Head Coach Mike McDaniel | 08/18/2022 |The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz

Dan, Stu, and Mike paid a visit to the Miami Dolphins training facility to talk to new coach Mike McDaniel about his leadership style, finding a new side of Tua, finding out trading for Tyreek Hill was a possibility, and if listening to an audiobook counts as reading.
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[@vanhila]

3 months later…McDaniel is an oracle. Incredible young man.

[@aidanaffanato8699]

mike mcdaniel just single-handedly made me a dolphins fan

[@kevinlester199]

He’s the best

[@lotuswarshipgaming]

i’m a cardinals fan and yeah same😂

[@707pesci]

Rooting for a Niners dolphins Superbowl this year. Very well could happen too

[@coltsfann88]

My son has been a rabid Miami fan since he was 4. No joke. He knows EVERYTHING about them and their history. We raised him in IN and MI. He’s 36 now and with McDaniels coming in he’s beyond happy. He talks Miami Dolphins football nonstop. His 2 year old told me a friend of hers is “McDaniel” GO DOLPHINS!

[@Gatos-hy]

Come in to the gang. I waited 52 years for this.

[@jasonanderson2822]

Guy gave legitimate responses and is so engaged. I loved this, McDaniel is a players dream.

[@Jgleason23]

*nightmare

[@boboiuytrew]

Mike McD is a breath of fresh air. What an engaging, open personality.

[@TheReelidiots]

Yup

[@MisterMooster]

The most interesting nfl head coach to interview that I've heard- kind of the anti-Belichick.

[@timbauza1370]

I hope his genuine sense of transparency and honesty doesn’t get him “in trouble” down the road. It’s so cool to get more than the stock, guarded coach-speak we usually hear.

[@Jgleason23]

Look at us now

[@brandonvandine1695]

Don't see why it would get him in trouble unless he broke a rule. Guys a literal genius and I'm not just talking about football. A literal genius. IQ through the roof I'm pretty sure he's smart enough to not get in trouble lpl

[@JayT-ls3kz]

@@brandonvandine1695 agreed, I don’t see anything that could hurt him down the road. Really hope the Dolphins found their next Shula and sticks for a long time!!

[@angelomuro7186]

As a lifelong Jet fan and Dolphin hater, I will now be rooting for the Dolphins every week except for two. Coach McDaniel is gonna be great

[@eugene3484]

Respect bro. From phin nation

[@Mainecracka]

I’m a lifelong cowboy fan but absolutely love this guy.

[@ggbchronicles7355]

Same

[@darrennorniron]

Happy that Tua finally has a coach who is going to do everything he can to put him in a position to succeed

[@Jgleason23]

Do you still agree with this statement, lol?

[@yessir4385]

@@Jgleason23 yes still true

[@danlford]

@@Jgleason23 7 and 0 on complete games. So yeah still true today

[@ggbchronicles7355]

@@Jgleason23 do you oppose this take?

[@ggbchronicles7355]

@@danlford tua time. Phins 🐬 up 🆙️

[@overlandingturtle8480]

How can you not LOVE him. So well spoken and genuine!!

[@RayPaganJr]

I remember the anger I felt after Flores was fired. After hearing different sides about Flores’s attitude and demeanor, I am 100% behind McDaniel. He’s an awesome guy and the Dolphins look like a totally different team for the better. I wish him the best and pray our team kicks butt.

[@lisapatterson6597]

Hey Ray looks like our prayers are getting answered. We are 1st in the division.

[@crossinu3342]

Aged very well 😂 @RayPaganJr

[@PAWGmoth]

@@crossinu3342 nah he’s racist 😂

[@michaelcarrasquillo7830]

Same. I was sad that Flo was gone...but wow, such a different and refreshing head coach leading my fav team since I was a little kid.

[@JeffGoldberg561]

It's very rare to get genuine answers from a head coach. I appreciate his candor, he would be fun to interview on many subjets.

[@Nighthawkforever147]

Towards the end when he starts talking X’s and O’s, you can see his genius and I’d love to just hear his offensive philosophies all day long. This dude is like an Offensive coach/Molecular scientist

[@GpaRiix]

I never watch interviews. This was fun and enlightening. I am now a fan of Mr McDaniel

[@bertoyardie8731]

Watching this 3 games in makes you realize the genius of coach McDaniel. Breath of fresh air for the miami dolphins fan base. 🕺🏾🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@tripleh8472]

This video is aging like fine wine.

[@magic17fan4life]

Tua discussion at 21:50 Tyreek Discussion at 29:36 Enjoy !

[@glm88]

Dan is always asking people “how’s your sleep?” It’s cool

[@shometexan]

His interviews are almost exactly like Bellycheck’s - it’s like he studied his press conferences over the years. Seriously, what a breath of fresh air.

[@charlesfranz2510]

Fantastic interview !!!! Coach Mike's philosophy and methods of coaching are going to take the Dolphins to a playoff win. Twenty years without is in the past. There's a new sheriff in town and he's got a goal for the entire organization. A Very humble man !!!

[@MARYBLEUZ]

Only Dolphin coach I've ever ben able to watch in an interview. He's really close to genius material. Not only a student of football, he truly cares about the players. This is going to be great, productive season. The players have more drive than I've ever seen or heard. Such a funny guy too. Imagine spending a day with him. #finsup🐬

[@Reese13]

Sounds like u drunk the kool-aid too.

[@isiah675]

The only coach in your life? Lmao what the hell

[@Reese13]

@@isiah675 I feel like Mike got on KZbin and wrote that shit immediately after the interview.. " Genius Material." Child please 😂

[@isiah675]

@@Reese13 lmao that makes perfect sense

[@Reese13]

@@isiah675 Had to be Mike. I know Stugotz didn't write it. 😅

[@dubdub2657]

Imagine being McDaniel and having to be interviewed by these stooges. Kudos to him for being graceful, candid, and invested in the interview.

[@lizzyphinsfan9927]

Love this guy. We as fans like to watch our coaches interviews. It was difficult to listen to Flo. He acted as if everything was a secret and he would say words without saying anything.

[@xuimod]

Doing his best to imitate Belichick.

[@briangrenier2149]

Dan ways asking the good questions great interview

[@joncren]

He’s a writer!

[@briangrenier2149]

Woke my ass do you know the definition of woke better research that. I know who he is been listening for a long time

[@jh0720]

Man this guy knows what's important!! The rest of league missed big time not hiring him

[@mca217]

Only Stu and Greg would praise their own questions.🤣🤣

[@TheMurphsa1]

Awesome!!! The most interesting and stimulating NFL HC interview I've ever seen!!! Tks for hosting and managing the best ever NFL HC interview!

[@TheReelidiots]

Lots of optimism for the dolphins after all their roster moves and listening to coach McDaniels!

[@larrymeyer6978]

I have been a Dolphins fan all my life and I like what I see !!!! Mike McDaniel is very genuine coach and a funny sense of humor!!

[@mitchellcarter1045]

Can't believe neal brennnan made it to the NFL. Impressive 👍

[@17thNO]

Right

[@josephhazelwood9196]

After hearing both McDaniel and Tua in interviews, I feel like they are meant for each other. We're going to have a good season. Maybe a super bowl in a couple years while Tyreke is still in his prime.

[@j0hnj0hn_83]

His personality will take the dolphins to new places! Excellent interview!

[@eja35oz]

I thought I liked this man a lot before this interview. It's on a whole other level now lol

[@Ukulelevis]

Best and funniest interview of coach up till now! Great infos and insights!!!

[@prodigy513]

Idk if he's gonna do well or not, but he's certainly an enlightened human being. A breath of fresh air in terms of coaching personalities.

[@kyagu2]

props to the video department... the quality/production on this video is top notch

[@sam6545]

Not a Dolphins fan, but 100% a Mike McDaniel fan. He just seems like a super genuine dude, which is super respectable

[@kevinlester199]

You should join us and be a dolphins fan

[@bcg5175]

good stuff, would enjoy an interview w riley &/or spo like this in an office, preferably the one w the table riley dropped the rings on & try get him to reenact that moment

[@jorgefernandez5231]

Best interview ever love it

[@JuanMartinez-ez2cv]

I thought he did that at a restaurant at dinner

[@bcg5175]

uk what, maybe

[@MisterMooster]

It's fascinating seeing this intellectual approach work so well in such a physical sport.

[@notundermywatch3163]

He's like that low key stand up straight As college buddy we all knew who just vanished after graduation and we have no idea where he is but we all know he's doing fantastic things 😂

[@user-be3dc5vy5o]

Can we get another one of these after this season. So much love for this guy.

[@Frnkwlf]

Dolphins let Dan into the building?!?!? What new age are we in?

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

They know his career has reached the bottom of a dumpster and reaches nobody anymore

[@lowpro131]

😂🤣

[@CADClicker]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ he's. that. guy

[@slappydoodle]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ watch ur ear creek

[@CChrist-mh4mk]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ oh. You don’t get the show and you never got it.

[@damiencaldwell1448]

Loved the interview. Dan had to throw in the awkward moment at the end with the tap on McDaniel’s leg. I think it was editing but looked like he did it 2x 🤣 Josh Norman all over again 😂

[@Robman-HfoodO]

Yes very awkward

[@ross2662]

Man I really want this team to do well now, what a good dude. I hope he dunks my patriots both games

[@ampinghard111]

If you think about it, this team is littered with incredible storylines… so much that it’d be a travesty for them to not do something big so there’ll be a movie made one day. From the story of how McDaniels NFL coach step-dad met his mom, to his struggles with alcoholism and getting hired by the only team to ever interview him, to the tyrant Flo suing the team, Tua being bullied by the media and fans who spread the false narrative that he’s a bad qb… then this coach that looks and acts like no coach we’ve ever seen before comes in and changes EVERYTHING… the stage is set for them to do something special…

[@programmingisreal]

@@ampinghard111 absolutely and this playbook he is implementing is going to be fun to watch. We will not see it till season time this running game is going to explode.

[@eugene3484]

@@programmingisreal hope so. The Tua haters have been really pissing me off.

[@danlford]

@@ampinghard111 watching and reading this 3 months later the story line is only gets better. With the concussion and and the losses with the back ups to winning 4 in a row after returning, and still after putting up top 5 numbers even with missing 2 and a half games getting hate. Tua has won a lot of people over but the haters are still there. This movie is writing itself. lol

[@bstives58]

Browns fan here...I now want to see the Dolphins succeed. Mike McDaniel is super relatable and I wonder how many other coaches would feel this way in this setting...

[@DaleSmith816]

Did this age well? lol

[@bstives58]

@@DaleSmith816 yea…it did. Still like McDaniel and still want him to succeed. Did you have this marked down to come back to the day after the Dolphins beat the underdog Browns at home?

[@DaleSmith816]

@@bstives58 Lmao no, It was on auto play and it just happen to go to the video and then I was reading comments. Just had to happen the day after the game lol

[@kawehionalani]

He is so insightful. It’s all about the relationship. If the relationship is not there, then nothing is.

[@JohnnyGingy]

For those who don’t know Mikes childhood best friend is Comedian Dan Soder you can tell comedy and storytelling is a part of both of their personalities.

[@CharlotteBlaire]

Thank you. I was trying to remember the name of his childhood friend who is a comedian

[@ChazFLA648]

Wow, what a difference from Flo! From a Belichick trained monotone to an thoughtful, open intellectual. I'm hoping the best for this man. The league needs more like him.

[@Michael-ld2np]

love his approach to the game. if we make the playoffs and get at least 1-2 wins, he did exactly what he needed to.

[@WhoDeanyUnchained]

41:44 I love this question 🥹

[@thachiefrocka]

God I hope the Dolphins are good this season.

[@programmingisreal]

People have to remember we are going from detention every day to recess everyday. Let the players be themselves but remind them this is still their job.

[@nabokovfan87]

This coach. Might accidentally be the one time Ross/Grier actually helped the team. This is like Sparano all over. Love the mindset and the dedication to doing things right. I'm so pumped for this season.

[@jontreeatreeify]

Sparano?! More like Shula, baby!

[@b.stinger6784]

oh yea he's sneaky good looking which means tough football players will toy with him

[@keyoke69]

Ross will blow it.

[@chuckseasel9505]

@@b.stinger6784 Huh?

[@chuckseasel9505]

Sparani took them from worst to first. Unbelieveable job he did. Underrated

[@car25ram]

genuine, sincere, playful and motivated. were going to win a lot of games.

[@tuiesera3231]

3 months later…u called it!! Miami is a winner at the moment!!

[@benlingen4880]

Killed it. Really enjoyed it. Thanks you. Sneaky quality show.

[@amacdonald42]

Watching this right now as we sit 8 and 3 :) with tua in the mvp conversation

[@Joe.305.]

Dan looks like the Dolphins told him pre interview “no goofing around!”

[@DemoDougie]

I am super pumped and ready for the season!

[@Ry-zj8wk]

Outside of football, I truly admire his experiences and outlook on life

[@eugenioolazabal1867]

Outstanding interview of Coach McDaniels. His answers are so real and spontaneous. Definitely will be watching this team in action. His mind seems to be clicking mega-fast. This was excellent to hear.

[@WGB3019]

I would argue they aren’t spontaneous but authentic. Sorry. You see him describe his thought process in a way few do. Once you hear how he talked about Tua, you think it’s obvious. But you have to both emotionally and tactically tuned in. That’s a really wild combination in a person - the general that can utilize each soldiers personality uniqueness to attack the adversary. Wow!

[@eugenioolazabal1867]

@@WGB3019 Yes, I agree with you, the answers were "authentic". At the very least, his answers seem so much more believable than answers given by others in his position. His answers do not seem to be "scripted" at all.

[@seraphimvulture]

As a 30-year-long Dolphins fan, I must say........I love him. lol

[@bobrees686]

McDaniels is the most interesting interview I've seen in a long time ... This is Head Coach that I can see becoming one of the few to transcend his profession and become an 'in demand' Public Speaker... Articulate Ginuwine and quite Comfortable in his quirkiness...

[@vince3804]

holy - i thought the pat one was good - this was unreal im in love with this guy - i wish him the best

[@ampinghard111]

I think it was the wording of the question that prompted McDaniel to come the closest to ripping the previous regime and some of the current O-linemen, than he’s ever been when he mentioned Tua wasn’t put in position to succeed but said he wouldn’t go into all that.

[@dolphanatic23]

When you ask a Dolphins fan who their best qb was in the last 20 years they will say Pennington. They dont care that he couldnt throw the ball 25 yards down the field because he was so accurate inside the numbers. These same people will turn around and complain about Tua.

[@jeffreyk8998]

This was an awesome interview. That is a very intelligent dude.

[@dwaynemingo968]

Awesome interview! Thanks

[@sla1dc2]

So easy to like and pull for this guy. Hope he is extremely successful

[@crwmdp9]

You would follow this guy anywhere!

[@daddiospatio]

We finally have a coach who talks good sense. How many others have we had that you simply scratched your head in trying to understand what they were saying or it was all just simple coach BS. I think McDaniel will be here a long time winning games and hopefully a Superb Owl or three...

[@707pesci]

Miami picked up a gold mine. McDaniels offensive mind is next generation. The best of the KS tree💪🏽💯

[@taotetyrone]

Do they sell Mike McDaniel jerseys???

[@ralphbryant8178]

These type of coaches make you play at your best. I understand now why the Dolphins hired him. I hope they have a great year

[@futcheaky4587]

Awesome podcast/interview! Fins up

[@eja35oz]

Dan's face when stugotz starts asking his X's and O's question lol

[@miamisportsvibes]

In coach Mike we trust!

[@akaufmanbmrly1]

The double head nod around 42:18 is incredible.

[@chrispurcell8892]

Shit, now I'm a Dolphins fan 😩

[@stevenkoester9917]

He is 100% spot on when it comes to leadership! This man gets it! This team will go far with this man!

[@ozbarrientos6199]

Haven’t been this excited about head coaches for both Miami teams (Canes & Phins) in a very very long time.

[@verytiredatdoingthis]

Great interview and we've got a great man as a coach. Let's hope he can put out a great team with many wins!

[@scottyjoe22]

The Perfect Season 2.0 is not going to be easy :)

[@pluturner893]

Hoping success for Coach McDaniels. Black coaches barely get legitimate opportunities for success in the NFL and if this Black man has success hopefully it opens up more doors for others. I'm so glad that The Dan LeBatard show w/ Stugotz and featuring Miguel Ruiz was able to get this interview.

[@deanfulford69]

What he's not even black

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@deanfulford69 his father is African-American & mother caucasian.....he\s bi-racial

[@pluturner893]

@@deanfulford69 he's not Black? Did Stephen Ross and the NFL lie to us? Why did the 49ers get a draft pick for him getting the HC job then? He's obviously Black just look at that melanin dripping off of his skin.

[@abefroman8528]

Great interview gents

[@lowkeyfallasleep9511]

As eagles Fan, I love this dude. Glad to see Miami‘s got one, nice city beautiful team colors they deserve to be winning

[@Santos-ns2rz]

Great interview

[@dennisturbeville3695]

Barry, Everything you bring to us comes with fact and truth (good & bad) your an honest man who as a former player knows firsthand what it takes to set the table for success and prepare how to prioritize and break down building on what the Dolphins do well but also keep the organization accountable for improving and also learning and improving on things to improve on learning how to turn a weakness Into a strength. Tough love you get it and yet still respect people on and off the feild. I was at the 1st Dolphins game in 1966 and a season ticket holder through the Shula perfect season 17-0 into the late 90's. I look forward to everytime you are on and as a lifetime Dolphins fan appreciate your oldschool attitude, accountability, and pride you take in wanting the best for our team. We need to clone you. As far as the haters go especially the tua haters, there's plenty of room on another team's bandwagon. The true fan base does not need you. Barry thankyou for all you do for us real fans, GOD BLESS YOU, WE LOVE YOU MY BROTHER...

[@rdeeeezy]

Coach McDaniel seems to be stand up guy. Stu's question about the "RPO game" was absolutely ridiculous and made me laugh out loud. :)

[@carljefferygivings799]

Is it me, or this guy is a totally brand new breed of coach????

[@jasonsulewski8215]

He's so f@&king great.

[@chuckseasel9505]

More than anything, they asked great questions.

[@johnpawl2378]

Just learned that Dan L. is Jersey City born..Being a Dolphins fan myself from the same place, that's pretty cool to hear. Good interview, BTW. Mikey is very intelligent with the X's and O's and you can tell he cares about his his craft, players and the fans. He'll have his troubles as a new Coach, yet I see has the intangibles to overcome them. Such a breathe of fresh air compared to Flores or Gase. I wish him the best....Go Dolphins!

[@michaelsilvey8436]

Fins Up! My Grandmother was Jersey City!

[@lincolncurrie5841]

Loved this interview! Great work guys 👍🏻

[@crismagalonaiii5370]

wow, mcdaniels articulation with his vernacular is me after an acid trip

[@WGB3019]

These first few minutes is not about football at all - it’s about managing people. This is just fantastic - talking about something as simple as sleep is something I’ve experienced.

[@akivaplutno]

Imagine if every manager and CEO did what he is saying , the world would be a better place

[@geobots65]

I have never heard Dan that quiet in an interview ever

[@mholt1010]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaan. South Beach Session. Mid season. Check-in w/Coach. 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesteele5726]

I love our coach. I think things are going to be different.

[@tuiesera3231]

3 months later…you’d predicted it … things are so much different at the moment.. in the good way!!

[@CoreyLIVES91]

I love listening to this man speak

[@dontme5670]

People can talk shit about younger generations but sometimes they change the norms for good. Coach is fresher than the usual hc.

[@rockykimpel]

After watching this interview.....I'm 100% positive he took some vitamins with Pat McAfee before that interview and I love it!