Miami Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk

The weekly Miami Dolphins podcast from South Florida Sun Sentinel columnists Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde, along with reporter David Furones, has the latest news, analysis, rumors and more.

Week 12: Bye week and season analysis so far 11/20/2025

Week 12: Bye week and season analysis so far The Dolphins have surprised again, this time with a win against the Commanders in Madrid. For this week's bye week, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde break down the season so far. Is Mike McDaniel's job still on the line? What do we make of McDaniel's decision to not kick a field goal on Sunday? Is De'von Achane the clear MVP of the team? And how can we expect Miami to finish the season? The Dolphins' next came is Sunday, Nov. 30, against the Saints. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/39111315

Week 11: Dolphins vs. Commanders, in Spain 11/14/2025

Week 11: Dolphins vs. Commanders, in Spain The Dolphins displayed a bit of redemption last weekend against the Bills, and Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde wonder if it may have been the most impressive win of the Mike McDaniel era. Is it enough to save his job for now? Plus, Chris and Dave grade Interim GM Champ Kelly and the trade deadline grade, and give their predictions for this Sunday's matchup in Spain against the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. eastern time from Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/39034005

Week 10: Dolphins vs. Bills 11/05/2025

Week 10: Dolphins vs. Bills The Dolphins finally had a shakeup, though only a partial one. Chris Grier is out as general manager, but Mike McDaniel stays on as head coach. Was Grier just a scapegoat? What happens for the remainder of the season and does it mean Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa are staying? Plus, predictions: Will the Dolphins keep it together against the Bills? Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38927910

Week 9: Dolphins vs. Ravens 10/28/2025

Week 9: Dolphins vs. Ravens Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde break down the Dolphins' shocking win. Was it Tua magic? Better protection? What was holding Miami back? Plus, predictions for the Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff is at 6:15 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38816090

Week 8: Dolphins @ Falcons 10/22/2025

Week 8: Dolphins @ Falcons Everybody is asking: Will Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel be fired? And if so, when? Miami has sunk to 1-6 with very few bright spots to talk about. With the season virtually over, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde look at what's gone wrong. Is the McDaniel era over? What about the Chris Grier Era? What's happened to Tua Tagovailoa and what are Miami's options at quarterback? The Dolphins will meet the 3-3 Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38734180

Week 7: Dolphins @ Browns 10/15/2025

Week 7: Dolphins @ Browns The Dolphins’ house of cards is collapsing. The question is, what will be left in the rubble? Will owner Steve Ross made a midseason coaching move and, if so, who would replace Mike McDaniel? Could Zach Wilson lead this team? Has Tua Tagovailoa lost the respect of his teammates after his controversial comments? Plus Chris Perkins and David Furones give their predictions for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns who, like Miami, is 1-5 for the season. Kickoff is 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38591485

Week 6: Dolphins vs. Chargers 10/09/2025

Week 6: Dolphins vs. Chargers Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde break down the debacle against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday and ask whether there's any redemption for this year's Dolphins team. What happened to the defensive front seven? How close are Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier to losing their jobs? If McDaniel goes, would Anthony Weaver be the best interim replacement? Plus, predictions for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium is at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38527680

Week 5: Dolphins @ Panthers 09/30/2025

Week 5: Dolphins @ Panthers Despite beating the Jets on Monday night, the Dolphins are reeling from the loss of Tyreek Hill, who was carted out of the game with a and a torn ACL ligament. He's out for the season, at least, and Miami fans are left to wonder how the team is going recover from the loss of its best player. Chris Perkins and David Furones give their analysis. Plus predictions for this Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38411520

Week 4: Dolphins vs. Jets 09/25/2025

Week 4: Dolphins vs. Jets After an 0-3 start — and even with the Dolphins showing some bright spots in their loss to the bills — who is to blame? Is it head coach Mike McDaniel? QB Tua Tagovailoa? Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde break down what's going wrong and what Miami needs to do to start winning. Plus, predictions for the Monday night game against the New York Jets. Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38352565

Week 3: Dolphins @ Bills 09/16/2025

Week 3: Dolphins @ Bills Could this be Head Coach Mike McDaniel's final week with the Miami Dolphins? The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones break it down. Plus, are there any reasons for optimism, after the dismal performance of the first two games? What does the defense have to do to become effective? What about QB Tua Tagovailoa and the offense? Plus, prediction time: Who will have the edge in the Thursday night game between the Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills? Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38243220

Week 2: Dolphins vs. Patriots 09/09/2025

Week 2: Dolphins vs. Patriots Dave Hyde joins Chris Perkins on this week's episode to break down the Dolphins’ Week 1 debacle against the Indianapolis Colts. How did QB Tua Tagovailoa find himself on the hot seat? Did the embarassing loss put the jobs of Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier on the line? Plus, Perk and Hyde look ahead to Week 2, the Miami home opener against the New England Patriots. Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38146570

Week 1: Dolphins @ Colts 09/03/2025

Week 1: Dolphins @ Colts Season premiere episode: The Dolphins 2025 season is under way and Perk and Furones dive into Week 1 predictions for Miami at Indianapolis this Sunday. Will they start with a win over the Colts? Who could be an unlikely hero for the Dolphins? Can the defense dominate? Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38071750

SPECIAL EPISODE: Previewing the season opener 08/29/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: Previewing the season opener The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones weigh in on Miami’s season opener a week from Sunday at Indianapolis and break down the 53-man roster and discussed the revamped secondary. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/38023270

SPECIAL EPISODE: Preseason update and wrapup 08/22/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: Preseason update and wrapup On this episode of Dolphins Deep Dive, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones weigh in on Miami’s joint practice with Jacksonville, as well as the team's week in Chicago and Detroit, ahead of the Dolphins preseason finale against the Jaguars on Saturday night. Plus, a look at the Dolphins’ starting cornerbacks and the backup quarterback situation. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/37924235

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Training Camp 08/01/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Training Camp The Miami Dolphins have hit the field for 2025 Training Camp. The South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones share their observations — the strengths, the weaknesses and the Top 5 performers. Plus, is it panic time for the team’s secondary? And how did draft picks Kenneth Grant and Jonah Savaiinaea look out there? /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/37637545

SPECIAL EPISODE: Big off-season roster moves 07/03/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: Big off-season roster moves The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones weigh in on the Miami Dolphins’ stunning trades this week, involving Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and Darren Waller. What were the advantages and disadvantages? Will any kind of culture change be achieved? Will coach Mike McDaniel’s job be saved? And how do Chris and Perk define success as the 2025-26 season draws closer? Plus, fan questions answers. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/37270685

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Draft Preview, Part 2 04/18/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Draft Preview, Part 2 The Miami Dolphins have found another way to amaze their fans — and once again, it's not good. Sun Sentinel reporters Chris Perkins and David Furones look at what's behind the Jaylen Ramsey trade move and why they're so disappointed with the Mike McDaniel-Chris Grier era. With other veterans lost in the off season, what does it all mean for Miami's upcoming NFL draft strategy? Also, why University of Miami Hurricane fans should be pumped about the draft. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/36219410

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Draft preview 04/10/2025

SPECIAL EPISODE: 2025 Draft preview The 2025 NFL draft is right around the corner and the Miami Dolphins have four significant needs among their five picks. In this special episode, the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones talk about what the Dolphins will do and why? Do they simply go for the best player available, or do they target those specific needs? What has been the most important draft move in recent years? And Perk and Furones give you the inside scoop from Terron Armstead's retirement part in Wynwood. Plus, they take your questions. The 2025 draft is Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/36081870

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency scorecard 03/19/2025

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency scorecard NFL free agency has wrapped up and Chris Perkins and David Furones rate the highs and lows for the Miami Dolphins. What's been the focus so far, and what have the Dolphins fixed? Where are the holes that remain in the depth chart? What needs to be done during the next milestone — the NFL draft — in order to declare the off season a success for the Dolphins? The draft starts Thursday, April 24. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/35780720

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency recap 03/14/2025

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency recap How have the Miami Dolphins scored so far in the 2025 free agency cycle? Chris Perkins and David Furones dive into the best and worst of what they consider to be frugal moves. Are Grier and McDaniel on the hot seat? Was Zach Wilson a good signing as backup quarterback? And what should the team do with the remainder of free agency? Be sure to follow the team on X, formerly Twitter: Chris Perkins: David Furones: Dave Hyde: Follow our TikTik channel Sun Sentinel Dolphins coverage: Sign up for our weekly . /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/35700715

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency preview 03/06/2025

BONUS EPISODE: Dolphins free agency preview In this special bonus episode of Miami Dolphins Deep Dive, Chris Perkins and David Furones take a look at free agency. What are the team's priorities? What does "investing" in the offense line look like? Also, has public sentiment turned against Tyreek Hill? Stay subscribed to the show for updates on offseason Bonus Episodes, including the NFL draft and more. Be sure to follow the team on X, formerly Twitter: Chris Perkins: David Furones: Dave Hyde: Follow our TikTik channel Sun Sentinel Dolphins coverage: Sign up for our weekly . /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/35564910

2024-25 Season Wrap-Up 01/08/2025

2024-25 Season Wrap-Up On the final regular-season episode of Dolphins Deep Dive, the team is all together — Chris Perkins, Dave Hyde and David Furones break down the highs (there were a few) and lows (there were many) of Miami's 2024-25 season. Plus, they look ahead to Tyreek Hill's future with the team, the Dolphins' chances for a successful offseason under current leadership, and the pressure on Tua Tagovaiola, Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier. Stay subscribed to the show for updates on offseason Bonus Episodes, including the NFL draft and more. Be sure to follow the team on X, formerly Twitter: Chris Perkins: David Furones: Dave Hyde: Follow our TikTik channel Sun Sentinel Dolphins coverage: Sign up for our weekly . /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34779505

Week 18: Dolphins @ Jets 01/01/2025

Week 18: Dolphins @ Jets The Miami Dolphins are heading into their final regular-season game with the playoffs on the line. Chris Perkins and David Furones say Miami should win this game, but in this season of uncertainty, anything can happen. Tua Tagovailoa won't be playing and Perk and Furones wonder if he's going to be able to stay healthy for the Dolphins in the long term. Plus, who is this season's MVP, resolutions for 2025, and predictions for the Jets game and the Dolphins' playoff hopes. Kickoff in New York is 4:25 p.m. Sunday. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34679225

Week 17: Dolphins @ Browns 12/24/2024

Week 17: Dolphins @ Browns The Miami Dolphins had a solid win against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the team still needs a serious culture change. What needs to happen, and who should stay and go? What will the last two games of the season tell us? Plus, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde weigh in with their predictions for Sunday's game against the Browns. Kickoff is in Cleveland at 4:05 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34599145

Week 16: Dolphins vs. 49ers 12/18/2024

Week 16: Dolphins vs. 49ers The big question on everyone's minds is whether the Dolphins should keep GM Chris Grier and Head Coach Mike McDaniel after this season. Should Miami cut its losses and focus on rebuilding for next season, or is there still a glimmer of hope for a playoff spot? Plus, predictions for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34508925

Week 15: Dolphins @ Texans 12/10/2024

Week 15: Dolphins @ Texans The Dolphins (6-7) kept the door open — even just a crack — to a playoffs spot after Sunday's nail-biting OT win against the Jets. Can Miami shake the narratives and make it into the postseason? And if they do, is the defense too old to carry the Dolphins far? Plus, why can’t Miami figure out the Cover 2 defense? And Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde give their predictions for Sunday's game in Houston against the Texans (8-5). Kickoff is at 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34371380

Week 14: Dolphins vs. Jets 12/03/2024

Week 14: Dolphins vs. Jets The New York Jets (3-9) are coming to town as the Dolphins stagger toward the final lap of the 2024 season. Is it a guaranteed victory? Chris Perkins and David Furones aren't so sure, but still don't think the Dolphins are out of the running for the playoffs. They also look ahead to the end of the season — will heads roll? Are Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier on the hot seat? Plus, the Furones Bonus and predictions. Kickoff is 1 p.m. Sunday. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34270720

Week 13: Dolphins @ Packers 11/26/2024

Week 13: Dolphins @ Packers Hopes are back alive for Dolphins fans with Miami on a three-game winning streak and Mike McDaniel in full control. But the schedule is about to get a little tougher; can the ’Fins really win against good teams? Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde break down what the Dolphins have to do. Plus, is Miami stuck with Skylar Thompson as backup quarterback? And Perk and Hyde lay down their predictions for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day road game against the Green Bay Packers. Kick off is at 8:20 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34154210

Week 12: Dolphins vs. Patriots 11/19/2024

Week 12: Dolphins vs. Patriots The Miami Dolphins (4-6) are on a two-game win streak with another matchup on Sunday that they should win. In this episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the playoffs outlook and break down what's gone right and where Miami still has weak spots. Do they like the Dolphins’ new-look offense? What is the best path to the playoffs? Who are the MVPs on the starting line right now? Plus, predictions for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots (3-8) and answers to fan questions. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/34004227

Week 11: Dolphins vs. Raiders 11/12/2024

Week 11: Dolphins vs. Raiders Dave Hyde joins Chris Perkins this week to talk about Monday night's win against the Los Angeles Rams — arguably their strongest performance of an otherwise dismal season. With two relatively easy games ahead, is Miami on a path two a nine-win season and possibly a playoff spot? Or are are there persistant weaknesses that will hold them back? Plus, predictions for Sunday afternoon's home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kickoff is 1 p.m. /episode/index/show/xs-and-omar-miami-dolphins/id/33905697

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