Alain Poupart
Publisher of Miami Dolphins On SI. Host of the All Dolphins Podcast. PFWA member. Father. Husband. Straight shooter.
- NEW: What to make of Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino's comments about Tua and QB competition. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: What to know about the latest Miami Dolphins roster addition, specifically what makes him intriguing and worth a shot. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- First call for a question for a Super Bowl weekend Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag. Hit me (questions in replies) with anything regarding the coaching staff, personnel, Tua, Super Bowl or whatever else you can think of. Thanks in advance.
- NEW: What's ahead in February and beyond for the Miami Dolphins. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- It needs to be asked, period.
- NEW: Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley stressed character and relatability in his decision to hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator, but what about results? We examine Tabor's previous work, both good and bad. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: In the new All Dolphins Podcast episode (#640), Perk and I break down what we heard during the coordinator press conferences, the Tua question, the search for a new QB coach, and more. youtu.be/VeCfBVCDZgk
- NEW: The Miami Dolphins once again are in the market for a QB, so now what? Could there be a simple solution out there? www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: When it comes to Tua, the question needs to be asked every chance Miami Dolphins writers get, but the answer will remain consistent, as it was with Bobby Slowik on Wednesday and there's a reason for that. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: When it comes to 2025 Miami Dolphins position grades (for each player), there weren't many groups more disappointing than the edge defenders. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The lowdown on the Miami Dolphins signing of a former second-round pick Wednesday morning, plus a Bevell update. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: You'll want to check out the names Troy Aikman threw out in the same sentence as new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley. I mean, 👀 www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: There already have been some interesting similarities between Tua Tagovailoa and Ryan Tannehill, starting with the fact they both were rare Dolphins first-round QB picks. Could they now share a similar exit? www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Really interesting comments from Buffalo's Brandon Beane regarding trade discussions about a certain wide receiver from the AFC East, perhaps (probably, almost assuredly) a certain receiver his teammate thought "was gone." www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: @chrisperk joins me to chop it up. Episode 639: Are the Right Pieces in Place? youtu.be/giDtcoMueBw?... via @YouTube
- NEW: The 2025 Dolphins report card for the offensive line is a study in extremes. Via @dantecollinelli.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: More assistant coaches being retained, some smart moves by Jeff Hafley, and keeping tabs on former Dolphins coaches in the news with a former coordinator landing a new job. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley didn't have his staff in place at the time of his introductory press conference, but in a subsequent interview he explains his choice of Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator. Plus a cool Vrabel connection. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The 2025 positional report cards for the Miami Dolphins move to the tight ends. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Sean Duggan will become the 18th Dolphins defensive coordinator since Miami joined the NFL in 1970. Here's the complete rundown, along with the results of the first season and beyond. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Part 2 of the Senior Bowl weekend Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag includes the question of what's the key position in the Jeff Hafley defense. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: What to know about the addition of the new Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator (confirmed by a league source) as the coaching staff continues to come into focus. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- No NFL today? No problem, we've got your covered. Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I for a live All Dolphins Podcast episode where we'll discuss the coaching staff, an early draft outlook, the QB situation, and more. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. www.youtube.com/live/wi1Xc2f...
- NEW: Part 1 of a Senior Bowl weekend Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag touches on Tua (of course), the coaching staff, draft prospects, Austin Clark, Darren Rizzi, and more. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: While Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith has himself a new gig in the NFC, where might Anthony Weaver wind up? The hope is as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, but what are other good options? www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: What the Salary Cap Jump Means (And Doesn't Mean) for the Dolphins www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Continuing our 2025 report cards for the Miami Dolphins with the wide receivers. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The lowdown on the latest addition to the Miami Dolphins coaching staff, with a look at who very well (likely will be) could be next. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- All Dolphins Podcast Episode 638: Assessing the Coaching Staff Progress youtu.be/FMZwbTGLY4A?... via @YouTube
- First call for questions for a Senior Bowl weekend Miami Dolphins On SI mailbag. You know the drill (questions in replies or you can email miamidolphinsonsi@yahoo.com). Thanks in advance.
- NEW: The latest update on the Miami Dolphins coaching staff tracker. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Miami Dolphins coaching staff update tracker with the lowdown on the latest addition. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: How Jeff Hafley's GB defenses of 2024-25 compared statistically to what the Miami Dolphins produced those two seasons. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The grade for De'Von Achane for his 2025 performance should be pretty obvious, but what about the other Miami Dolphins running backs? Our series of 2025 Dolphins report cards from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social continues. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Aaron Brewer up for a major award and the Miami Dolphins bringing in the "ball king" are part of a Wednesday night notebook. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: What to know about the new Miami Dolphins RB coach, whose arrival likely signals the departure of the longest-tenured coach on the staff. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: That's now two 2025 Miami Dolphins assistants finding a new job Wednesday, and the replacement for Butch Barry was a logical choice with all sorts of intriguing connections (including to Barry). www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: With Senior Bowl week in full swing, it's time to examine the Miami Dolphins' history of picking players who participate in this game, their pretty long streak, and how things have turned out. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: While the Miami Dolphins are turning the page to a new era, we look back on the 2025 season with a report card for the key players at every position from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social, and it starts with the quarterbacks. And, no, it isn't pretty. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Examining the Miami Dolphins coaching staff and which assistant from 2025 could be retained, including the idea of Eric Studesville potentially working for a fourth different Miami head coach. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- Tom Brady was not the last pick in the draft. He was a sixth-round pick.
- Yeah, except the Patriots won a lot of their Super Bowls because of defense (17 points vs. STL, 21 vs. PHI but 7 on a late TD with outcome settled, 3 vs. LAR). Besides, did you know that Brady's playoff passer rating of 89.8 is only 22nd all time.
- NEW: A second Dolphins defensive assistant interviewed for the DC job with the New York Jets on a wild day around the AFC East that could be good for Miami, and former Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson has a strong reaction to the wild Bill Belichick news. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The Dolphins-related takeaways (and others) from Mike McDaniel's introductory presser with the Chargers, including his quip regarding Justin Herbert's improbable game-winning pass at Hard Rock Stadium last October. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Examining what a realistic timetable for a Miami Dolphins turnaround might be, the factors involved, with a look back at previous Miami rebuilding projects. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: Breaking down the latest Miami Dolphins coaching staff developments, with some big moves coming soon and a logical blueprint being followed. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: How the Chargers' social media team went from having fun at Mike McDaniel's expense before to having fun with Mike McDaniel now that he's one of them. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- NEW: The Monday morning Miami Dolphins coaching staff updates include a new interview for both Anthony Weaver and Frank Smith, new jobs for two 2025 assistants, and more. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
- Neither did Darnold before he went to Minnesota
- He’s from the Shanahan tree and certain players are made for that scheme, so, yes.
