Who Else Could Be Competing Against The Miami Dolphins For A GM Hire In The 2026 Offseason?

The Miami Dolphins enter a pivotal offseason with a looming general manager vacancy, but just how competitive will their GM search be? Kyle Crabbs examines the possible pool of NFL executive openings. As Miami weighs options amid Mike McDaniel's uncertain status and quarterback contract questions, organizational stability and draft capital become crucial selling points.

Get expert analysis on organizational alignment, risk factors for new GMs, and the biggest NFC and AFC hotspots for front office changes. Explore which NFL teams—like the Jets, Titans, and Raiders—recently shifted leadership and why Miami's patient approach under Stephen Ross could give them an edge. Is this Dolphins GM job the most attractive on the market? Find out which path puts Miami closer to sustained NFL success.

00:00 Dolphins' Executive Hire Dilemma

04:21 Drafting Risks Amid Team Changes

12:48 Cleveland Browns' Analytical Challenges

15:00 Colts' Resilience Amid Challenges

19:30 NFL GM and Coaching Stability

24:43 "NFC South Race Breakdown"

25:56 "Falcons, Loomis, and GM Issues"

28:38 Coaching Turnover Since 2016

32:51 "Raheem Morris' Coaching Timeline"

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