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The Miami Dolphins just couldn’t get out of the first round of the NFL Playoffs after losing to the Buffalo Bills in a close game.
Now, it appears the franchise is making a major change to the coaching staff. From the sounds of it, this team is serious about becoming a true contender.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Dolphins are officially hiring Vic Fangio as their new defensive coordinator. Additionally, Miami is spending some serious cash to bring him in. The well-respected defensive coach is becoming the highest-paid coordinator in the NFL after signing a three-year deal that comes with a fourth-year team option.
The #Dolphins have agreed to terms with Vic Fangio on a deal that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid coordinator, per sources.
It’s a 3-year deal with a 4th-year team option. Fangio, the former #Broncos coach, is one of football’s best defensive minds. Huge get for Mike McDaniel. pic.twitter.com/ynCK2BB2xC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 29, 2023
This is great news for the Dolphins as they now have a proven leader calling the shots on the defensive side of the ball. Vic Fangio is known as one of the best defensive minds in football. Couple that with Mike McDaniel’s creativity on offense and you have yourself a well-balanced team.
As you can imagine, Dolphins fans are all for this big hire.
What a get for us, huge. Absolutely buzzing. He's got some talent to play with, we are going to be scary.
— Jonny Dare (@jonnydare23) January 29, 2023
The Dolphins’ owner is not shy to spend money when he needs to.
Grandpa Ross has a lot of problems! Money ain’t one 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈 #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/DpIUsJwNsF
— Wevin 🐬 (@TuaisTheHimothy) January 29, 2023
Vic Fangio reuniting with Bradley Chubb could be huge for Miami.
Grandpa Ross has a lot of problems! Money ain’t one 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈 #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/DpIUsJwNsF
— Wevin 🐬 (@TuaisTheHimothy) January 29, 2023
Overall, this is a great hire for the Dolphins as they aim to take over the AFC East in the 2023 season.