Miami Dolphins Linked to Potentially Record-Setting Coach
After missing the playoffs last year, the Miami Dolphins kicked off the 2025 season hoping to return to the postseason. A 1-6 start erased those thoughts, but Mike McDaniel’s team has bounced back and improved to 4-7 with better play as of late.
We’ve already seen the Dolphins fire general manager Chris Grier. But what about coach McDaniel? Will the team’s recent turnaround save him? At this point, the Dolphins may be willing to give him the rest of the season to figure things out, and hope to end on a high note
Or, it’s possible the Dolphins are quietly planning to make changes anyway. If so, there’s a sneaky candidate who could have a great amount of interest in coaching in South Beach.
Specifically, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph could be a fit in Miami for 2026.
Joseph was previously hired as the head coach of the Broncos, but was let go after leading them to just a 11-21 record across two seasons from 2017 to 2018. He was brought back, in a defensive coordinator role in 2023.
Denver’s defense ranked 29th and 27th in yards and points allowed in his first season. Joseph improved those marks to seventh and third last season, and they rank third in both categories once again in 2025.
Whether Joseph could do better in his second opportunity to be a head coach again remains to be seen, but chances are the 53-year-old will get more interviews this offseason.
Bills Without Ed Oliver vs. Jets, Keon Coleman Emerges as Josh Allen’s Go-To Target
BUFFALO — Just ahead of their crucial AFC East battle with the New York Jets in Week 2, the Buffalo Bills are dealing with a significant blow: defensive tackle Ed Oliver is out with a left ankle injury suffered in practice. Seen in a walking boot and using a scooter, Oliver’s absence weakens Buffalo’s interior defensive front, especially after his standout performance in Week 1. The team is now forced to rely on younger, less proven bodies under head coach Sean McDermott.
In the wake of that setback, all eyes are on Keon Coleman, Buffalo’s second-year wide receiver. He exploded onto the scene in the season opener with 11 targets, 8 catches, 112 yards and a touchdown. More importantly, Coleman earned Allen’s trust in tight windows and off-script plays — a clear signal that he could become a primary weapon in Buffalo’s evolving offense. With the defensive line thinned and secondary dealing with its own injury concerns, having a reliable receiver like Coleman takes on greater urgency.
Special teams also played a defining role in Week 1. With kicker Tyler Bass sidelined by injury, veteran Matt Prater stepped in, delivered clutch field goals — including the game-winner — and earned a spot on the active roster. Prater’s veteran presence tempers uncertainty at kicking, giving Buffalo a firmer foundation while some starters evaluate recovery timelines.
Secondary depth remains a concern. Cornerbacks Tre'Davious White, Taron Johnson, and Maxwell Hairston are all managing injuries, which could force the Bills into trade discussions for upgrade options. Analyst chatter has suggested Greg Newsome of the Browns as one potential target, given his experience and relative youth.
With personnel challenges mounting, the Bills must adapt quickly. It’s a mix of opportunity and test: Coleman may rise from promising role to dependable target, backups at defensive line and secondary must step up, and veteran leadership will have to carry more than just morale. Buffalo’s Week 2 performance will be a major indicator of how well the team can sustain its playoff-worthy aspirations under pressure.
