It’s hard not to overreact when the Miami Dolphins got absolutely embarrassed by the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday. Issues that have plagued the Dolphins since Mike McDaniel took over were still there, Tua Tagovailoa looked like a shell of his former self, and the defense couldn’t stop a nose bleed. Before the season even began, there were rumblings that McDaniel and GM Chris Grier were likely on the hot seat. That seat is pretty hot right now and if something doesn’t change within the coming
weeks, many see Dolphins owner Stephen Ross cleaning house.
You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Dave Hyde: Grier, McDaniel and Tua have Dolphins careers on line
For the past four years, I’ve expected some linguistic entrepreneur to invent a Mike-McDaniel-to-English dictionary for his winding speeches.
Mike McDaniel
Insider notes on Mike McDaniel’s potential firing: Dolphins HC’s future uncertain, Tua Tagovailoa’s concerns, and more
The discontentment in Miami continues to grow and is close to reaching a boiling point after the team’s blowout loss in Week 1 to the Indianapolis Colts
Dolphins Tight Ends
One of the Dolphins’ developmental projects finally got his big shot in Week 1 — and it captured everything wrong with Miami’s offense
One of Miami’s long-term developmental projects got his biggest chance in Week 1. We’ve probably seen enough.
Dolphins Offensive Line
Dolphins OL Options Following Injuries to Multiple Starters
The Miami Dolphins are already dealing with injuries to the offensive line.
Dolphins Add Former First-Round Pick at OL
The Miami Dolphins are adding an offensive lineman who a division rival drafted in the first round.
Dolphins Secondary
Miami Dolphins’ thin secondary exposed in loss to Colts
On the final play of the first quarter during Sunday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts, Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips sprinted past Colts right tackle Braden Smith and forced quarterback Daniel Jones to shuffle around him — and right into the path of linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Phinsider News You May Have Missed
Reevaluating Dolphins after their week 1 disaster – The Splash Zone 9/9/25
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.
Miami Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player | Week One | Slim Pickings
De’Von Achane saves Dolphins from being shut out against Indianapolis Colts in Week One.
Miami Dolphins add former first-round draft pick to offensive line
Dolphins add Cole Strange off of Cleveland Browns practice squad.
Week 1 Injury Recap – Miami Dolphins – 2025
The Miami Dolphins suffered a slew of injuries in their 8-33 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1.
Five Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins – Week 1
bamboozlement (noun) – a state of mental uncertainty
3 Reasons Why The Dolphins Lost To The Colts In Week 1 – 2025
In this weekly column, I outline three reasons why the Dolphins won or lost their previous game, and provide a short preview for next week’s game.
Phinsider Question Of The Day: New England Patriots Players You Would Steal
We ask Miami Dolphins fans which New England Patriots players they would steal for the Phins.
