What to know on Dolphins’ coach/GM search and the rules

What to know on Dolphins’ coach/GM search and the rules

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Key Points:

  • The Dolphins are interested in hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, and he is considering offers, but no formal contact has been made since his recent firing by the Baltimore Ravens; Harbaugh has multiple suitors and is taking time to evaluate options.
  • The Dolphins are close to deciding on a new general manager, having interviewed four candidates including interim GM Champ Kelly and Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander, who has ties to Harbaugh.
  • Miami is unlikely to pause their GM search or give Harbaugh authority to hire his own GM due to Harbaugh's desire to consider multiple teams, candidate expectations for clarity, and Rooney Rule constraints.
  • The Dolphins plan to interview at least three coaching candidates to comply with the Rooney Rule, including