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[@pvillarreal8512]

"To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing" Wow I love this guy

[@HammyTheHammer]

That’s why most good parents have kids

[@craigdilbeck]

Definition of maturity.

[@thomassenemounnarath3278]

Taking the chargers on opening day, 2 prior playoff teams that got embarrassed in the wildcard round, man!

[@SnugglePWuggles]

Sounds awful

[@OsceolaNola7]

Selflessness.. soooooo profound 😑

[@maskedmambas]

Mike McDaniel is inspiring.

[@jonesyscool]

Mike McDaniel vapes

[@maskedmambas]

@@jonesyscool it was cold blud

[@andropholusinge6975]

Very

[@slimpaco]

He's a clown 🤡

[@bman6198]

@@jonesyscool Hell yeah, you know he's ripping THC pens.

[@johnchedsey1306]

He's gotta be one of the most unique and improbable head coaches in NFL history. And it's wonderful. I love his nerdiness and respect the heck out of his sobriety.

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

He's transphobic...

[@brandocalrissian3294]

​​​@@Loquacious_Jacksonhow is he transphobic?

[@jaredrogers7863]

haha good@@Loquacious_Jackson

[@jmorales6539]

​@@Loquacious_JacksonWho Cares.

[@jeffreed2794]

​@@Loquacious_JacksonThat's a bad thing?

[@Rastafarianinja]

This man started as a ball boy for the broncos, and he now owns the team. Truly a legend

[@BDSkin]

Not technically.. he is a coach

[@Rastafarianinja]

@@BDSkin I mean, when you put up 70 points on a team, I think you have the right to say that you own them at that point

[@jmoney7984]

ya but technically @@Rastafarianinja

[@Rastafarianinja]

@@jmoney7984 no, literally, he owns them now. Like instead of the Denver Broncos, we’ll just refer to them to them as the home of the hall of fame towel/ball boy, Mike McDaniels

[@Rastafarianinja]

@@jmoney7984 You guys missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime, this guy literally dreamed of being a hall of fame NFL head coach. All you had to do was give him a shot at an interview, but you guys weren’t even interested

[@micahlane200164]

I am not a dolphin fan but now i am a Mike McDaniel fan. Great interview.

[@Gacho96]

honestly this guy makes me a dolphins fan 😅

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Reflection Journal Most Handsome

[@user-en9qd5nx8w]

If only McDaniels could be more sarcastic.

[@juniorthe3rdjuniorthe3rd]

Same here. Hell my wife turned me on to him. She knew his story already.

[@FayoThinks]

He embodies what it means to unapologetically be yourself.

[@GrimmNastyy]

I hope I can learn to be more like him in that reguard

[@Joseph-tl5nw]

@@GrimmNastyyDon’t. You’re yourself and he is himself. You can learn to be unapologetic, but do so in your own way and you’ll find your own way.

[@mattblom3990]

He just radiates authenticity somehow.

[@jaredrogers7863]

you can tell this dude would never lie to you

[@mastod0n1]

He is unapologetically himself.

[@jeremiahgallagher]

Phenomenal. I am so happy he's our coach. Years upon decades since we can confidently say "oh yeah- we've got a good one" since Shula. Love watching this team

[@vantasticvanmail]

🙏

[@matthewmp111]

Well, you did have Jimmy Johnson

[@ian8lisle572]

Full time coach, full time father, part time comedian, love Mike McDaniel

[@xTheFly]

I don't think I could have ever said that I can relate to any coach in the NFL until now. This guy just seems like the dude that grew up down the block from you and remembers you when you see him years later. I am happy that the Dolphins organization has such a great coach and a great team. (NFL fan up in Northern Canada).

[@jomc3]

Love the 2,821 days paired with his surprised smile good job nfl films

[@SnoDawg]

The school of hard knocks is not an easy road to take. But sometimes it’s necessary to get to where you wanna go.

[@stevebarcia5945]

How can anyone not like this guy. Lifelong, diehard Niner fan, but I’m also rooting for the fins now

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Possible '84 super bowl rematch this year. Dolphins vs 49ers. McDaniels vs Shanahan. It would be awesome.

[@Kaylynyang24]

@@brandocalrissian3294 Not really. I rather they each win one. As a 9ers fan, I would hate to see either of them lose one to the other.

[@Isipdirtydrugs]

You know why his team is successful because this guy has a energy that is contagious

[@nathanschellhamer6814]

Mike has balls the size of grapefruits. To admit to an addiction in this profession is beyond admirable

[@Joseph-tl5nw]

Ayo??? 🤨

[@WSmith-wo4sc]

I feel like this guy is the real deal. Vulnerable, inspirational, humble, and downright brilliant. Can't help but root for Mike McDaniel.

[@johnthecrouton]

Mike McDaniel is a very inspiring man.

[@shush2000]

Such an inspiring and deep-thinking man, and yet still so relatable and down to earth. Fantastic stuff

[@brandocalrissian3294]

He doesn't take himself too seriously and has his priorities straight. It's rare these days.

[@marvin7533]

One of the coolest coaches in the NFL. I'm sure the players enjoy playing for him.

[@kevinandrewsphoto]

I hope he coaches for 40 years. As someone who had to get sober after meeting the love of my life, I think the world of this guy

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I think he will hold the job in Miami until he doesn't want it anymore. He's gonna be the next Don Shula.

[@jaredrogers7863]

agreed, hes a keeper@@brandocalrissian3294

[@xipingpooh5783]

The Dolphins have someone really special in charge of their team and I couldn’t be happier for both of them.

[@The360Nate]

I love McDaniel and as a Broncos fan how did we not even give this guy an interview he’s a Broncos fan who grew up in Colorado. Not getting him and going with Hackett is such a big whiff. It’s as big as us going with Vance Joseph over Kyle Shanahan.

[@Omnis2]

You still got Vance Joseph. 70-20

[@TeamShred1]

Completely agree. I keep saying this same thing about ignoring Kyle Shannahan and McDaniel.

[@sonnyp1573]

JOE ELLIS

[@The360Nate]

@@sonnyp1573 I could not have explained it better myself Joe Ellis and his blood feud with Mike Shanahan cost us Kyle.

[@daltonjohnson38]

Agreed.

[@dean9445]

My new favorite NFL coach...what a great story. Get yourself a ring this year, you deserve it.

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

To hear the leaps and bounds of Mike McDaniel’s story is very honest and to see where he is now along with his personality makes him my personal favorite head coach.

[@nexusyang4832]

"Don't a judge a man by his past but judge him by where he is going." Deion Sanders (Coach Prime)

[@johng.4711]

I’m a Jets fan and I love this guy. That says a lot. Also, anybody who’s friends with Dan Soder is ok in my book.

[@slimpaco]

If ur a Jets fan, how can you like a coach who coaches in the same division as you?

[@Tiffinz]

@@slimpaco because he’s not a child 😂

[@jmorales6539]

​@@slimpacoIt's pretty easy. I'm a Dolphins fan and I love Robert Saleh.

[@slimpaco]

Y'all are unserious fans @@Tiffinz

[@Dbfjjxnd]

Sorry about you being a Jets fan

[@W3SXX7]

From Denver to Miami, his body will never forgive him in that heat lol. Very inspiring, also hilarious Miami dropped 70 on a team that didn’t hire him is the cherry on top. Hats off to Mike

[@djdavis3726]

100% going to back up his words and be a hall of fame head coach. Us phins fans love you Mike

[@MARYBLEUZ]

We are so fortunate to have Mike as our Coach! He's an exceptional human being, Father, Husband and Coach. All the players hold him in highest regards. Many have said "I'd die for this man". He deserves Coach of the Year for his insane play calling and what he's done for the City of Miami with the Dolphins!!

[@TheGridironX_]

As an eagles fan, I have a huge respect for this guy. One of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard. I hope you guys don’t steamroll us this weekend. Regardless, happy for this guy

[@brandocalrissian3294]

I can't wait for that game. I'm a dolphins fan, but the eagles are my nfc team. I hope it's a super bowl preview.

[@TheGridironX_]

@@brandocalrissian3294 it was a weird game lol ref’s looked like they decided the winner before kickoff. I can’t believe the amount of flags thrown against y’all and not us… I’m happy for the win but it wasn’t pretty tbh

[@ugh297]

we need to rebuild a lot of this defense

[@christ88991]

So real, so talent, so confident, so cool, so funny! Really like this guy. I am sure he will be inducted into HOF.

[@KaonashiJP]

Sobriety is a beautiful thing! Wow NFL Films…this one of the realest stories I’ve watched on here.

[@EJD339]

It really is crazy how one random interaction can change your life and in this case his mothers life forever. Life is just wild.

[@eugenioolazabal1867]

Great interview and story behind the man who is the Coach of The Miami Dolphins. I've been a Dolphins fan all my life and I can tell you, Don Shula is probably smiling right now in heaven just thinking about how inspiring and authentic Mike McDaniel is and how lucky we are in South Florida to get him as the Head Coach for the Miami Dolphins. I'm one who is rooting for his success and the The Miami Dolphins success.

[@jazminforbes209]

Period !!!

[@tjayk9127]

Waited my whole life as a Phin fan for a man like McDaniel to lead this team. Proud to say this guy is our coach.

[@user-bk3xm7kr3g]

Blessings to you and your family coach McDaniel!!! So glad your sober....I'm working on it as well!! I'm a lifelong Dolphins fan since 1971.....looking forward to you "leading us" to that third championship soon!! 'PHINS UP!!🙏🐬

[@boris2997]

He's got a great sense of humor 😂

[@kbaifa]

Obsessed with this dude. Especially with the broncos sucking. I feel like I can root for him because he’s from the mile high

[@PayDay4Youtube]

Hell yeah McDaniel collected sports cards?? Im an instant fan now

[@BazookaTooth707]

I loved when he was a niner coach, but im so happy for the guy. He's killing it over there in Miami.

[@gmartin34341]

I am a Mike McDaniel fan! Very inspiring and a great interview!

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I'm a big Dan Soder fan and to hear that 2 best friends from high school both raised by single mothers who were picked on and dismissed by the popular crowd, both went through alcohol problems and came through them and both succeeded in fields where it's nearly impossible to reach the top. Very inspiring story

[@raywalsh9152]

Love everything about this guy. Shula probably wouldn't have given him a job as a towel boy. I especially love that the interview was like an '80s GQ photo shoot. Everything was white and McDaniel was wearing linen from head to toe.

[@leestewart5424]

I got a Robert Delpino auto as a kid when he was with the Rams 20yrs later our kids were on the same Basketball team at the YMCA Keep up the Great Work coach McDaniel

[@TheBigFunShow]

And one day his kids can play on the same basketball team as Robert delpino's kids

[@leestewart5424]

@@TheBigFunShow That would be Great or his Grandkids

[@karenhardie1132]

Mike is a great guy and coach. Miami is fortunate to have him. 😊

[@EdwardJOrmsby]

This is genuinely one of the best things I have seen all year.

[@cantguardz1642]

Love this guy. Rooting for him to win an sb.

[@alvinmapanao920]

good for you Mike and your family... such a great watch, thanks @NFL Films

[@dolfan9401]

SOOOO happy & proud that Mike McDaniel is head coach of my Miami Dolphins!!

[@brandocalrissian3294]

It's been a long time since I've been so happy to be a dolphins fan.

[@slowm240]

cool ass story for a cool ass dude, excited to watch years and years of him as a head coach.

[@313drepeso313]

Coach gives me a Napoleon Dynamite vibe 😂 However I like his style, great coach, and seem like a pretty real and cool dude.

[@stevenshelp1107]

"To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing" wow... that resonated.

[@tcmarineaddiction6609]

This guy is an inspiration to everyone wow. I had no idea he had those struggles. I hope he will reach the big game and win it all. I'm a life long pats fan Miami got a jem in Mike MC

[@UNCULTUREDSTEVE]

im a steelers fan and i love this dude lol hes funny af

[@444SELLIN]

Man so inspiring 😊

[@nighthowell]

A rare thing indeed when good nature and comedic sense meets with lethal competence.

[@dwalkokc2593]

“I was technically coaching Jerry Rice” 😂😂😂😂 love it man lol

[@richboyprado]

Rooting for my NY jets, and Mike McDaniel in this life

[@tcos332]

2013 Washington (Redskins) Commanders Offensive Coaching Staff - Mike Shanahan HC Kyle Shanahan OC Matt LaFleur QB Mike McDaniel WR Sean McVay TE Chris Foerster OL

[@CrispColdChris]

Lmao "You know the date?" MIKE: "Well because it was 860 something days since I was in the NFL.." completely lacking self-awareness that it's not only the date but he's counted the days...love coach and nice to have a solid leader after growing up w Shula.

[@Daddybernardo]

What a great story. This guy is so sincere and refreshing

[@lolligaggin63]

Him running full sprint to the locker room during halftime makes way more sense now

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

This man has a black man for a father...no bs words..Much Success and Happiness to him and his family and friends 💯

[@avid4810]

Everyone is brushing past the fact that the man went to YALE, like it’s some normal university. 😂 love this man and what he has done for the league.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

WOW! A great story…and beautiful family. 😊

[@nuce79]

Mike's a real one. Respect this dude.

[@dagang2305michelin]

impossible not to be a fan of him

[@donnacochran3335]

Okay...I live in Georgia so of course I knew and liked the Mike McDaniel of the Falcon's. To see how amazing his life is now, to see his compassion, for others and to exist for something larger than yourself ❤️❤️❤️. I'm ecstatic that he's in such a wonderful place. Go get 'em Mike!

[@mompower894]

He is an awsome coach 💙 ❤

[@AliHarajli20]

Love his story

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

This resonated with me on so many levels. I always wanted to work on Wall Street and made it fairly young as well and was highly successful early on and am already in a supervisory role. I also remember specific dates from my life and accomplishments but also remember what day of the week it was too. For example I moved to the US March 17, 2015 and it was a Tuesday. I also struggle with impostor syndrome and use substances to cope and party with. I'm trying to get out of it, but it takes being comfortable in your own skin and really having confidence from competence to stop. I'm on my way, I know I'll be able to beat it, but just wanted to let anyone who's going through this know that it's ok, just keep pushing, it'll be alright if you just keep pushing.

[@dope_prolific]

Wow. Absolutely amazing, other than this weekend, of course, I am rooting for you, brother! It is so hard not to!

[@michaelanderson9897]

Fascinating man and a great story.

[@upwardgaming1880]

My favorite coach

[@NMTrucks]

Love to hear his story.

[@asphyxiafeeling]

What a good dude. Rooting for him.

[@TheTEN24]

This is an awesome story and even as a rival fan I can’t help but root for him

[@imjuskeepinitaband]

My Boi basically sent his Mom! Str8 W 😂😂😂

[@cameronchiesa1031]

As a recovering alcoholic myself, I resonate with Coach McDaniel's story. So happy that's he's sober! What a great coach as well, rooting for his success!

[@NukaDaycare]

I’ll get sober because of Mike

[@mistakeswereclearlymade4617]

Mike McDaniel is just an awesome dude in general just seems like a chill guy

[@3XG__]

Such a beautiful story!

[@iamjamescortez1]

Man, love this 👌👌👌

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

He's the gd MAN. So glad he's finding sucess

[@mvpandrew93]

*I love this, from a Michigan man, never quit*

[@gennadyrosin1177]

Great video! Your the man Mike! keep it going

[@groundzero270]

Gotta be my favorite coach in the NFL. Great guy!

[@mompower894]

I think the Dolphins 🐬 have majorily improved with him being coach. Very exciting.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

The dolphins with him at the helm will be a top 10 team for years to come.

[@chris2ferUtoob]

I'm a believer in outlier exceptional humans. The more I learn about this guy, the more I believe this dude is one of those people.

[@SeeingSebastian]

I fuqn love this dude

[@maniacmod3383]

I respect his grind and determination.

[@abrahamhidalgo3605]

Man...what a great man

[@ImportAl]

I really wished Mike kicked that field goal against Denver for 73 points and the record. They blew off the hometown kid for HC interview and he still mercifully pulled his starters up 43 points.

[@Kilometers_KPH]

If you think about it, if Brooks didnt have a blocker when he went down I think near the 30 or 20 yard line he would have broken the record.

[@CALIchitown]

I’m definitely a McDaniels fan and fins now. Wish the bears had him as a coach.

[@DanRustle]

I love this guy

[@sullivan8686]

How do you not love this guy?

[@JerryHunt92]

Love this dude

[@Mir199x]

This is truly a great story , inspired me beyond measures

[@merchernel123]

I.adore.him.

[@benjaminklappert5185]

im in tears

[@RiceRiceBaby54]

This dude is awesome!