{"id":412567,"date":"2026-01-14T15:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412567\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:26:08","slug":"dolphins-predicted-to-hire-grandson-of-nfl-coaching-legend-after-mike-mcdaniel-firing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/412567\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins predicted to hire grandson of NFL coaching legend after Mike McDaniel firing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The family connection in Miami appears to still be strong. <\/p>\n<p>Multiple reports suggest that the Dolphins requested to interview Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula as they search for their next head coach.<\/p>\n<p>Shula is the grandson of legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula, who won two Super Bowls with the Dolphins in 1973 \u2014 the NFL\u2019s only perfect season \u2014 and 1974, while appearing in three others.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38179263\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/los-angeles-rams-defensive-coordinator-118459515_f0103f.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula watching an NFL football game.\" class=\"wp-image-38179263\"  \/>Chris Shula has put together a dominant defense in Los Angeles.  AP<\/p>\n<p>The younger Shula is expected to be seriously considered for the job and some are predicting that he is hired.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction market <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/kalshi-promo-code\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kalshi<\/a> has projected Shula and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the clear favorites to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/08\/betting\/dolphins-next-coach-odds-where-miami-stands-in-john-harbaugh-sweepstakes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins\u2019 next coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shula. 39 has led a solid defensive unit for the Rams that ranked No. 4 overall in FTN\u2019s DVOA, behind only the Vikings, Texans and Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p>He has helped develop a young group of non-premium draft picks, including Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Jared Verse and others, into a top group in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this season, Shula expressed interest in becoming a head coach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think that\u2019s the goal of any coach that wants to be in the league, you want to take yourself to the highest profession,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/ramsnewswire.com\/chris-shula-enjoys-being-rams-defensive-coordinator-but-would-consider-head-coaching-opportunities\/2025\/11\/30\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shula said in November<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to walk away for any single opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38179388\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1993-file-photo-miami-dolphins-19492980.jpg\" alt=\"Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried on his team's shoulders after his 325th victory.\" class=\"wp-image-38179388\"  \/>Don Shula in 1993. AP<\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins are one of the nine jobs available after <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/13\/sports\/mike-tomlin-steps-down-as-steelers-coach-in-another-nfl-bombshell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Tomlin quit as Steelers coach on Tuesday.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins have a bit of a mess on their hands roster-wise, owing big money to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who appears to want a change of scenery.<\/p>\n<p>Miami semi-surprisingly fired coach Mike McDaniel after consecutive disappointing years.  <\/p>\n<p>Shula has been requested for interviews with the Giants, Titans, Ravens, Cardinals and Raiders, but it appears that his best chance this hiring cycle is with the Dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles heads to Chicago this weekend for the Divisional Round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The family connection in Miami appears to still be strong. 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