The Miami Dolphins have had a tough first half of the NFL season.
They come into Sunday’s showdown with the Washington Commanders as the third-place team in the AFC East with a 3-7 record.
Jon Gruden Has High Hopes For Miami Dolphins
That said, one person who has not given up on the team is NFL legend Jon Gruden.
Gruden wrote (via X): “You want a hot take?! Well here’s one! Don’t be shocked if you wake up in a few weeks and the MIAMI DOLPHINS are in the playoff hunt!!”
You want a hot take?! Well here’s one!
Don’t be shocked if you wake up in a few weeks and the MIAMI DOLPHINS are in the playoff hunt!!@watchfoxone pic.twitter.com/DXZqQ0tdRd
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) November 14, 2025
Following the Commanders, the Dolphins will play the play the New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.
According to Gruden, they will win all four games (which would have them on a five-game winning streak).
Via David Furones of Sun Sentinel: “Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a sight to behold. Where the Dolphins and Commanders will play the NFL’s first game in Spain on Sunday.”
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a sight to behold.
Where the Dolphins and Commanders will play the NFL’s first game in Spain on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ZovdHPEcM8
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) November 14, 2025
The Dolphins are coming off a season where they went 8-9 (and missed the NFL playoffs).
Previously, they had made the postseason in 2023 and 2024.
Right now, the Dolphins have a lot of momentum after a shocking 30-13 victory over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (last Sunday in Miami).
Via @MLFootball: “🚨🚨INSANE FOOTAGE🚨🚨 #DOLPHINS HC MIKE MCDANIEL WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO DRIVING BY THE ELBO ROOM TAUNTING #BILLS FANS WHILE IN HIS BENTLEY. 💀💀💀 ALL-TIME GREAT TROLL JOB AFTER DOMINATING BUFFALO.”
As for Gruden, he last coached in the NFL during the 2021 season when he was with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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