The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit
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Dive in with Miami Dolphins all-time great, O.J. McDuffie, and co-host Seth Levit as the guys are joined by their friends from Dolphins Nation for conversation that ranges from thought provoking to outrageously hilarious. Whether the guest is a former Dolphins player, team personnel, or member of the South Florida sports media, when you’re in the tank you can expect some of the best stories you’ve never heard!

  1. 3d ago

    Can the Dolphins’ O-Line Survive Brian Flores Without Achane? | Fish Tank LIVE

    With De’Von Achane sidelined, it’s time for the Miami Dolphins’ offensive line to take over. O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, Chris Perkins, Mike Oliva, Chad Van Horn and The Legendary Sevach break down what Miami’s offense needs to do without its biggest playmaker as the Dolphins prepare for a difficult road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. Perk explains why the offensive line—with Aaron Brewer, Patrick Paul, Kadyn Proctor and company—may now be the most important unit on the offense. Miami still wants to establish the run, but doing it against Flores’ aggressive, blitz-heavy defense will put the offensive line’s communication and development to the test while also taking pressure off Malik Willis. The crew also dives into the Brian Flores revenge-game storyline and what his history in Miami could mean for Sunday’s matchup. Plus, Juice explains why Miami’s young receivers will play a critical role in recognizing blitzes and giving Willis answers when Minnesota brings pressure. Later, Brian Miller of Phin Phanatic joins the Tank to defend his list of the 25 most beloved Dolphins of all time. Dan Marino or Larry Csonka at No. 1? Where should Ricky Williams rank? And is O.J. McDuffie at No. 12 way too low? Plus, the Van Horn Law Group Legal Zone tackles the NFL’s nearly $15,000 fine for Kyle Juszczyk’s controversial celebration, and “I Tried to Tell Y’all” gets serious as Juice shares his personal experience with concussions during his NFL career. Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group https://casabelladg.com/

  2. 6d ago

    Life Without De’Von Achane | Fish Tank x DolphinsTalk Crossover

    The Miami Dolphins showed signs of progress against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the biggest story coming out of the game was a devastating one: De’Von Achane is lost for the season. On the latest Fish Tank x DolphinsTalk Crossover, O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit and Mike Oliva react to the loss of Miami’s most explosive offensive weapon and examine what life without Achane could mean for the Dolphins for the remainder of 2026. Can Ollie Gordon II step into the RB1 role? How much can Miami ask of Jaylen Wright when he returns? Could Malik Washington become a bigger part of the running game? And with Achane no longer commanding the attention of opposing defenses, how much more difficult does life become for Malik Willis and Miami’s young receiving corps? how-much-will-miami-miss-achane The guys also discuss some encouraging developments from the loss to Kansas City, including an offensive line beginning to establish a physical identity, signs of second-half improvement from Jeff Hafley’s defense, and impressive flashes from young defenders Jacob Rodriguez and Michael Taaffe. Despite an 0-3 start, are we beginning to see this young Dolphins team take meaningful steps forward? how-much-will-miami-miss-achane Plus, Juice breaks down the controversial penalty involving Travis Kelce, the crew looks ahead to another difficult matchup against Minnesota, and the Dolphins prepare to find out just how much they can accomplish without the player who had become the centerpiece of their offense. Fish Tank x DolphinsTalk Crossover brings together O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit and Mike Oliva each week for an unfiltered conversation about the Miami Dolphins.

  3. Sep 24

    Where’s the Pass Rush? Hafley, Chop & the Dolphins’ Defensive Problems | Fish Tank LIVE

    Two games into the season, the Miami Dolphins have plenty of issues to sort out—but few are more glaring than a pass rush that simply hasn’t gotten home. O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, Chad Van Horn, Mike Oliva, and The Legendary Sevach break down Jeff Hafley’s struggling defensive front and ask what Miami can do to generate pressure with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town. With Chop Robinson returning to practice, Juice explains why it’s time for the former first-round pick to start making his presence felt—and why pressures can be nearly as valuable as sacks for a secondary that can’t be asked to cover forever. The crew also examines the bigger challenge facing Hafley: Miami’s defensive front isn’t just struggling to rush the passer—it needs to be better against the run, too. Is this a scheme problem, or does Hafley simply not have enough proven personnel to execute what he wants to do? Plus, the guys discuss why Dolphins fans may be judging Malik Willis too quickly, the growing pains of Miami’s young receivers, the latest injury news on Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell, the disastrous start for the special teams unit, and which Dolphins rookies have been the biggest surprises through two games. And in “I Tried to Tell Y’all,” The Legendary Sevach channels Tupac to remind Dolphins fans that if they wanted real change after the old approach failed, they may have to live through the uncomfortable part of a rebuild before they see the results. The Dolphins knew this season would require patience. But with Mahomes coming to Miami, the defense doesn’t have much time to find some answers. Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group https://casabelladg.com/

  4. Sep 21

    Sure, It’s Bad… But These Ain’t the 2019 Dolphins | Fish Tank x DolphinsTalk Crossover

    The Miami Dolphins are 0-2, the losses haven’t been pretty, and frustration is already boiling over. But are the comparisons to the infamous 2019 "Tank for Tua" Dolphins really fair? O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit and DolphinsTalk’s Mike Oliva reunite for another Fish Tank x DolphinsTalk Crossover to break down what’s actually happening with this young Dolphins roster — and why it may be way too early to start burning everything down. The guys examine the biggest differences between this rebuild and 2019, what Malik Willis is really dealing with behind a struggling offensive line and inexperienced receiving corps, and why Miami’s inability to generate a pass rush could be one of the biggest concerns on the entire roster. They also discuss Jeff Hafley and Bobby Slowik through two games, the disappointing play in the trenches, costly special teams mistakes, whether Austin Jackson’s job should be in jeopardy, and why making declarations about Willis — or already looking ahead to Arch Manning and the 2027 NFL Draft — makes little sense in September. The Dolphins may not be good right now. Nobody is pretending otherwise. But as Juice puts it: “Everybody just chill the hell out.” Is this simply a young team going through growing pains, or have you already seen enough to be concerned about the direction of the rebuild?

  5. Sep 17

    Don’t Panic Yet: Dolphins Rookies SHINE Before Huge 49ers Test | Fish Tank LIVE

    The Miami Dolphins may have left Las Vegas with a loss, but Week 1 gave us our first real look at what this young team could become. And despite the final score… there were flashes. Jacob Rodriguez looked comfortable in the middle of the defense. Caleb Douglas continued to make his case. Miami’s young players stepped up in big moments, and Malik Willis showed enough athleticism, toughness and arm talent to make the conversation around his future a LOT more interesting. But this is still a rebuild — and there were plenty of reminders. The pass rush disappeared. The offensive and defensive lines struggled. And Miami’s special teams were anything BUT special, nearly surrendering multiple huge returns and repeatedly putting the Dolphins in terrible situations. So what happens now? The Dolphins stayed out West, headed to Napa and now prepare for an even tougher Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. On this episode of Fish Tank LIVE, O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, The Legendary Sevach, Mike Oliva and Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins break down: •What we actually learned from the Week 1 loss to the Raiders •The impressive debut of Miami’s rookie class •What Malik Willis showed — and where he still needs to grow •The Dolphins’ alarming special-teams problems •Jacob Rodriguez’s impressive first NFL game •Caleb Douglas and Miami’s young playmakers •What a REAL NFL rebuild actually looks like •What improvement should look like from Week 1 to Week 2 •And whether this young Dolphins team can hang with the San Francisco 49ers This season was never going to be a finished product in September. Week 1 was the baseline. Now we find out whether Miami can start stacking bricks. The bond don’t break. #MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #FinsUp  Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.   The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group https://casabelladg.com/

  6. Sep 11

    Fish Tank Iconic: The Game We Needed | The Dolphins, the Raiders and Football's First Sunday After 9/11

    Just 12 days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders took the field at Pro Player Stadium as the NFL returned to action. What followed was an unforgettable football game played at a moment when sports meant something far beyond the final score. In Fish Tank Iconic: The Game We Needed, Seth Levit and O.J. McDuffie commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 through a Miami Dolphins lens by revisiting that extraordinary afternoon through the firsthand memories of 19 people who lived it. Together, they chronicle the shock of September 11, the NFL's decision to postpone its games, the uncertainty surrounding its return, unprecedented security, an emotional national anthem, and a remarkable game that produced an ending no one could have scripted. Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler, a New York native personally impacted by the attacks, is joined by Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon, the game's two head coaches in Dave Wannstedt and Jon Gruden, Pro Football Hall of Famers Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas, All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain, Oronde Gadsden, James McKnight, Todd Wade, Dedric Ward and Trace Armstrong, along with South Florida journalists Greg Cote, Dave Hyde and Mike Mayo, and other members of the Dolphins organization from that time period. With five seconds remaining, Fiedler dove across the goal line to complete an improbable 80-yard game-winning drive and provide an enduring image of one extraordinary afternoon. This isn't a story about a football game healing a nation. It's the story of what sports could offer in that moment: something familiar, a reason to come together, and a chance - even if only for a few hours- to feel joy again. Twenty-five years later, this is Fish Tank Iconic: The Game We Needed. The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group https://casabelladg.com/

  7. Sep 10

    Jay Fiedler Returns! Dolphins-Raiders Then & Now + Malik Willis’ Miami Debut | Fish Tank LIVE

    TheMiami Dolphins are officially back — and what better way to kick off the2026 NFL season than Dolphins vs. Raiders with Jay Fiedler joining us LIVE brought to you by Van Horn Law Group (https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/) and Casa Bella Design Group (https://casabelladg.com/)? With Miami preparing for itsseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders,former Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler joins O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, Chris Perkins and the Fish Tank crew to break down this young Dolphins roster, Malik Willis, Miami’s rookie wide receivers and what to expect as the Jeff Hafley/Jon-Eric Sullivan era officially begins. Jay gives a quarterback’s perspective on Malik Willis, including the challenge ofbuilding trust with a young receiving corps featuring rookies Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas, while O.J. explains why Miami’s receivers may have to prove themselves as blockers before anything else. But Dolphins vs. Raiders carries some serious history, too.Twenty-five years ago, Fiedler — a native New Yorker — led Miami against theRaiders in one of the most emotional games in franchise history as the NFL returned to action following the September 11 attacks.Jay reflects on that experience, what he remembers from 9/11, the responsibility the Dolphins felt when football returned, and why that game became about much more than football. The crew also previews Fish Tank Iconic: The Game We Needed, an upcoming audio documentary chronicling that unforgettable Dolphins-Raiders game through the voices of Fiedler, Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, Dave Wannstedt, Jon Gruden and many more.

  8. Sep 3

    The Dolphins Told Us This Was Coming…So Why Is Everyone Freaking Out?

    The Miami Dolphins told everyone what was coming. Now that the rebuild is actually here, why is everyone so surprised? O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit, Chris Perkins, Mike Oliva and Chad Van Horn break down Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley’s aggressive roster overhaul as Miami continues getting younger, churning the bottom of the roster and reshaping the team in their image. Is this simply what a true rebuild looks like—or are the Dolphins making too many changes at once? The crew digs into the completely revamped quarterback room, the decision to move on from Quinn Ewers, Kyle McCord’s arrival behind Malik Willis and the challenge of getting new quarterbacks ready with the regular season already here. They also identify their biggest concerns entering Week 1, including Miami’s youth, an uncertain pass rush and major questions in the secondary. Plus, Juice takes everyone back to school with an “I Tried to Tell Y’all” lesson on roster math: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication—and the 53 players left when the equation is finished. The rebuild is no longer theoretical. This is what it looks like. Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group https://casabelladg.com/

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Dive in with Miami Dolphins all-time great, O.J. McDuffie, and co-host Seth Levit as the guys are joined by their friends from Dolphins Nation for conversation that ranges from thought provoking to outrageously hilarious. Whether the guest is a former Dolphins player, team personnel, or member of the South Florida sports media, when you’re in the tank you can expect some of the best stories you’ve never heard!

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