With Mike McDaniel out, O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, and producer The Legendary Sevach dive headfirst into the Dolphins’ head coaching search, debating experienced winners vs. first-time hires and what kind of leader this locker room truly needs.

The conversation also turns heated as the guys react to comedian Daniel Soder’s comments defending his longtime friend Mike McDaniel — including criticism of the Dolphins organization and fan base — sparking a passionate response from O.J. and Sevach about accountability, culture, and South Florida football.

Plus:

• Why Troy Aikman’s continued role matters

• The GM process and John-Eric Sullivan’s influence

• What McDaniel got right — and where it ultimately fell apart

• A fiery “I Tried to Tell Y’all” segment with bold coaching takes

And yes… Chris Perkins and Chad Van Horn were mysteriously absent.

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The Miami Dolphins have officially parted ways with head coach Mike McDaniel — and the ripple effects are just beginning.

On this episode of The Fish Tank, O.J. McDuffie and

Seth Levit are joined by Sun-Sentinel columnist Dave Hyde to react in real time

to the stunning decision by Stephen Ross. The trio dives into why the move

happened, what the Dolphins’ GM search may have revealed behind the scenes, and

how the sudden availability of John Harbaugh may have changed everything.

They also tackle the tough questions:

· Was this about one

season — or an accumulation of mistakes?

· Did McDaniel lose control of the culture?

· How much did the Tua Tagovailoa situation factor into the decision?

· And is Miami headed for a full rebuild… again?

Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song

created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

The Fish Tank is presented by:

Van Horn Law Group

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Former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Craig Erickson joins The Fish Tank for his first-ever podcast interview to relive a remarkable football journey rooted in South Florida.

Craig reflects on leading the University of Miami to the 1989 National Championship, walking into one of the most stacked locker rooms in college football history, and what it was like competing and learning among Hurricanes legends during the program’s golden era. He also shares stories about legendary coaches like Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, unforgettable practices that were tougher than the games, and the personalities that defined those Miami teams.

The conversation turns to Craig’s NFL path—from Tampa Bay and Indianapolis to returning home in 1996 as a Miami Dolphin—where he found himself backing up Dan Marino and witnessing greatness firsthand in practice. From Marino’s legendary preparation to wild quarterback-room moments and classic Gary Stevens stories, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and nostalgia from one of football’s most unique eras.

Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

The Fish Tank is presented by:

Van Horn Law Group

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CasaBella Design Group

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