The Miami Dolphins were interested in John Harbaugh — but John Harbaugh was not interested in the Miami Dolphins.
Late on Wednesday night, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that former longtime Baltimore Ravens
head coach John Harbaugh and the New York Giants were working towards finalizing a deal that would bring the Super Bowl winning coach to East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Harbaugh was reportedly high on Miami’s list of potential coaches to replace former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, but in the end, the Dolphins didn’t even get a chance to make their pitch to the 63-year-old coach despite owner Stephen Ross being close friends with the entire Harbaugh family.
The Dolphins will now turn their attention towards other candidates — of which there are many.
Miami concluded an interview with former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski on Wednesday. They’ve also interviewed Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, in addition to completing a virtual interview with Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Candidates who have been requested for an interview, but have not spoken with the Dolphins’ brass at the time of this writing include, San Fransisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
