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3 replacements for Brian Flores as Dolphins head coach

By Byron Smith

Oct 24, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on from the field during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks on from the field during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 8, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks with offensive coordinator Kevin OÕConnell during mini camp held at the team practice facility at Cal State Lutheran. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks with offensive coordinator Kevin OÕConnell during mini camp held at the team practice facility at Cal State Lutheran. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin O’Connell – Offensive Coordinator, Los Angeles Rams

Maybe this pick is a season too early, but the reality is that as long as the Rams continue to perform the way they do, O’Connell will be the hottest head coaching candidate in a few years.

Sean McVay has made it abundantly clear that O’Connell is a vocal and vital piece of the Rams’ coaching staff, and that he deserves a lot of credit for their success this season. His play-calling and leadership have helped elevate a Rams’ offense that should still be getting comfortable and getting more familiar with the changes made this offseason.

The Dolphins have the offensive pieces available that O’Connell can use to turn the Dolphins into an AFC title contender. The biggest question mark would likely be the quarterback position, but the Dolphins have a plethora of options there. From there, he would just need a competent defensive coordinator to take over the defensive play-calling, preferably a coach with experience coaching linebackers.

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