Miami Dolphins revamp their coaching staff as linebacker expertise takes center stage. Is this renewed focus the key to unlocking the franchise's defensive potential?

Kyle Crabbs breaks down the Miami Dolphins’ latest hires, including defensive coordinator Sean Duggan, linebackers coach Al Washington, and the return of Joe Barry. With Austin Clark retained to guide the defensive line and question marks swirling around the vacant tight ends coach position after John Embee’s departure, the Dolphins are stacking experience in crucial spots. Key insights spotlight Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks’ roles, Austin Clark’s track record with Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler, and how Al Washington’s developmental chops could reshape Miami’s front seven. Can these staff moves ignite a new era for the Dolphins under Jeff Hafley and Bobby Slowik? Get the latest evaluation of roster impact, emerging mysteries, and off-season priorities shaping Miami’s path forward.

00:00 Dolphins Retain Coaches Barry & Clark

06:13 "Coaching Moves Showcase NFL Cycles"

10:12 "Jon Embree's Tight End Legacy"

13:42 Tight End Efficiency & Dolphins Needs

16:20 "Quo: Smarter Business Communication"

21:41 "Al Washington's Coaching Versatility"

23:01 "Al Washington's Coaching Impact"

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The squad welcomes its own Kyle Crabbs- host of Locked On Dolphins- back from his Senior Bowl trip.

We go over Jeff Hafley’s latest new hires and look at the Miami Dolphins coaching staff so far.

We also get Kyle’s take on what the Dolphins might be able to do in the draft, after seeing some real good possibilities in Mobile.

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The Miami Dolphins' challenge for 2023 is to win big. Their challenge for after the season is to redistribute their salary cap and keep the nucleus of the team in place for the long-haul. How that happens is a mystery but much of the attention on the subject has been given to a number of players. But heavyweight players like Bradley Chubb, Jalen Ramsey and Tua Tagovailoa also offer some cap flexibility after the season.

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