Dolphins Call On Troy Aikman To Aid GM Search And His Role Could Help Avoid A Major Pitfall
Miami Dolphins shake up their front office search by tapping Hall of Famer Troy Aikman as a consultant, signaling a bold new direction. Are quarterback legends Dan Marino and Aikman the keys to identifying the franchise’s next general manager and breaking the Dolphins’ playoff ceiling? Kyle Crabbs covers the surprise addition of Aikman, implications for Miami’s leadership structure, and why the Dolphins are seeking outside voices for a fresh perspective on talent evaluation and roster construction. The episode spotlights Brandon Shore’s expanded role, the Rams-inspired organizational model, and the strategic logic behind Miami’s unconventional Week 18 signing of quarterback Cam Miller. Tua Tagovailoa’s future in jeopardy? Get the inside scoop on potential Dolphins moves, how new perspectives could reshape front office culture, and what this means for the team’s pursuit of sustained success. Stay ahead of every Miami Dolphins twist as the offseason rollercoaster begins.
00:00 “Troy Aikman Joins Dolphins Search”
04:09 “Unprecedented NFL Access and Insights”
09:25 Cam Wolfe’s NFL Network Spotlight
11:11 “Dolphins’ Contract Culture Critique”
14:39 Dolphins’ Struggles with Talent Management
17:12 “Team Contracts and Talent Strategy”
20:40 Unconventional Late-Season Practice Squad Signing
23:50 “Unusual Moves Signal Direction”
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Dolphins Call On Troy Aikman To Aid GM Search And His Role Could Help Avoid A Major Pitfall
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24 comments
I wonder what Dan Marino thinks of this. I am guessing he doesn't really care because he likes to drink and fuck and that's about it. But maybe this kind of gets his competitive juices flowing. IT being one of his contemporaries who got over the hump when he didn't, is kind of a big kick in the nuts to Dan.
Happy New Year Kyle. Appreciate all that you do for us.
How about the U baby!!! Go Canes and Dolphins
Fins Up!!
This could be a good thing… or it could be a cluster, if there are personality issues within this so called structure. My take is Kelly should NOT be under consideration as GM. His work with the Raiders speaks for itself… and not in a good way.
Did we not have Tannenbaum as a consultant at one point? Ross has owned the Fins for 15 . Is he now stepping back some? If this fails. Media will be all over Ross and Akman. Got some serious concerns how he is going to approach this. Could it cost us a draft pick?
Should have given that job to Jimmy Johnson.
I like this move, Troy is a smart and well respected guy. He is also a proven winner and knows what a good organization looks like.
Tom Garfinkel and Brandon Shore should have absolutely nothing to do with the GM search. They are NOT football guys – they’re $$ guys. I’d rather use Aikman than Mike Tannenbaum.
I was so happy to see these reports yesterday.
I don’t care who Ross’s consultant are. As long as Ross is making the final decisions, I have no hope for this franchise.
I was hoping for Ozzie Newsome as a consultant but he works for the Ravens.
Straight PR move the interim gm should have shipped out 10 guys to clear cap space. I love the dolphins but it's just rinse repeat at this point.
This got jimmy Johnson all over this
Richmond Williams, Director of Pro Personnel for the Packers, is my choice for GM.
I would've preferred Louis Riddick
This is a smart move for a few reasons. Ross is finally realizing that he's reached his level of ignorance and is asking for help.
11:08 from what I’ve seen all the extra guaranteed was Griers pushing that and Shore actually pushed back on the idea.
Kyle is right. "There are no guarantees." Except for all of my draft picks doing well. 🤔 But beyond that, there are no guarantees.
Interesting take on Jimmy J as next GM
Standard Dolphin move. Bring in a big name and generate some buzz…and then completely shit the bed when it matters.
Troy comes off as credible to me. We’ll see.
Christian Wilkins, jonu Smith, Brandon Jones, Elliot, Hunt, Vanginkle are all guys the Dolphins let walk that deserved extensions. I’d prefer any of them over the guys they actually extended. Tyrek and Ramsey not worth the headache and Wilkins had a higher ceiling than Sieler (no pun).
Good move.