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HALL OF FAMER TROY AIKMAN HIRED AS CONSULTANT FOR MIAMI DOLPHINS GM SEARCH

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman joins the Miami Dolphins as a consultant. Read why Stephen Ross is using the analyst to find a new GM.

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman hired as consultant for Miami Dolphins GM search
Dolphins bring in Troy Aikman

The Dolphins are in the middle of a messy hunt for a new general manager, and they’ve decided to get creative. Instead of sticking with the usual suspects, they’re bringing in Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman to help steer the GM search.

Yeah, you read that right—Aikman. He’s not exactly the first name you’d expect for this sort of thing. But with all the chaos swirling around the team right now, maybe it makes sense. Tua Tagovailoa just got benched, the whole franchise feels a little directionless, and fans are stuck wondering what’s next.

It’s also wild how much time has passed since they fired Chris Grier, who got the boot back on Halloween after that ugly 2-7 start. Owner Stephen Ross kept Mike McDaniel as head coach, which probably made the GM search even trickier.

Ross made his usual statement after the firing, promising more effort and no excuses. He said, “There is a lot of football left to play, and we all need to fight even harder… I have always been and remain committed to building a winning team that consistently competes for championships. Our performance on the field and our team-building process have not been good enough. There are no excuses. You deserve a championship-calibre team you can be proud of.”

Now, Aikman’s role isn’t totally clear. He’s not in the running for the GM job himself, but he’s jumping in as a temporary consultant—maybe he’ll just give advice, maybe he’ll have a bigger say. He’s spent decades in the broadcast booth, and his name definitely carries weight in the league. Still, you have to wonder how much influence he’ll really have.

The Dolphins have bounced back a bit since that brutal start, but once again, they’re watching the playoffs from home. Losing Grier made some fans happy, but a lot of the heat is on McDaniel, who’s only managed two playoff trips in four years and holds a 35-2 record—solid, but not exactly legendary.

So here comes Aikman, and honestly, it’s a fascinating move. Maybe his time as a colour analyst on Monday Night Football gives him an edge here. He knows the league, he knows the people, and he’s got a reputation you can’t ignore. But is this actually going to help the Dolphins find the right GM, or is it just a Hail Mary?

Aikman himself sounds cautious about jumping into a front office job. “I’m not opposed to hard work… It’s not so much the hours that would be involved; it’s more about, at my age currently, there would be a learning curve,” he admitted. “Would an organisation be willing to allow that to happen? It’s a young man’s game; it’s a young man’s world.” He might help out with the search, but he’s not itching to be the guy in charge.

For Miami, this move feels a little desperate, maybe a little bold. It could shake things up in a good way—or just add to the confusion. The only thing that really matters now is who they pick and what comes next.

KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND

Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.

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Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.

Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.

Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.

He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”

This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.

Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.

So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.

MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING

Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.

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The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.

Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.

Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.

Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.

So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.

If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.

LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.

Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.

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