Miami Dolphins inch closer to naming their next head coach—will player development or past experience tip the scales? Kyle Crabbs spotlights emerging candidates like John Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Robert Saleh, and rising coordinators Jesse Minter and Kelvin Sheppard, dissecting what the Dolphins truly need in a leader. Instead of focusing on offense versus defense, the analysis zeroes in on culture, player development, and winning mentality as the keys to Miami’s long-term success. Key discussions include the pitfalls of chasing “scheme wizards,” why coaches like Matt Burke and Jon Gruden don’t fit the Dolphins’ vision, and the importance of building foundational toughness reminiscent of the Houston Texans’ defense. With in-depth questions around Stefanski’s staff and historical draft missteps under Gruden, Kyle Crabbs challenges listeners: What qualities matter most for Miami’s next era—and who truly fits the bill to take the Dolphins to the next level? 00:00 "Debating Coaches: Offense vs. Defense" 06:01 Building Teams: Patience Over Shortcuts 08:02 Coaching Traits and Team Toughness 11:49 "Quo: Smarter Business Communication" 15:36 Browns, Stefanski, and Coaching Futures 19:28 "Streamlined Payroll and HR Platform" 23:49 "Jon Gruden Is Not Ideal" 27:16 Raiders Draft Missteps Under Gruden 28:12 "Scheme Whiz Preferences and Connections" Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Join here: https://lockedondolphins.supercast.com/ Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) DIBS Save up to 70% on parking at your next Dolphins game: https://www.dibs-parking.com/ref/lockedon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
