Dante Collinelli
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
A to Z Sports Managing Copy Editor, Miami Dolphins writer for SI. NFL Draft yapper.
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Ranking My Favorite Draft Classes from 2025 NFL Draft
These teams made great picks this weekend
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NEW: I ranked my favorite draft classes from this weekend. I really feel like so many teams did well for themselves: open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
NEW: I wrote up a new Dolphins 7-Round mock draft after my trip to the Senior Bowl. Miami has so many paths to take in the top-100. Which way did I go?
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Miami Dolphins 2026 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl Predictions
The annual Senior Bowl wrapped up with the game Saturday, which means we’re in the thick of draft season. This year is a big one for the Miami Dolphins. The te
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February 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
NEW: I wrote up a new Dolphins 7-Round mock draft after my trip to the Senior Bowl. Miami has so many paths to take in the top-100. Which way did I go?
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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No NFL today? No problem, we've got your covered. Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I for a live All Dolphins Podcast episode where we'll discuss the coaching staff, an early draft outlook, the QB situation, and more. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Pre-Super Bowl Live Episode: Sizing Up the Dolphins Coaching Staff, Draft Prospects, QB Situation
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February 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
No NFL today? No problem, we've got your covered. Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I for a live All Dolphins Podcast episode where we'll discuss the coaching staff, an early draft outlook, the QB situation, and more. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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NEW: I had an opportunity to chat with a few of Jeff Hafley’s former players at Boston College. What was their favorite part of playing under Miami’s new HC?
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Ex-Hafley Players Share What Stood Out Most, and It’s Exactly What Miami Needs
MOBILE, Alabama — When the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley to be their new head coach, one of the major talking points was his time at Boston College. Hafley
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January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
NEW: I had an opportunity to chat with a few of Jeff Hafley’s former players at Boston College. What was their favorite part of playing under Miami’s new HC?
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READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
NEW: Senior Bowl practices are over, so I've got 8 players who stood out that should fit what the Dolphins are looking for at various positions of need. Which players made the cut from a busy week?
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8 Standout Prospects 2026 Senior Bowl Practices for Dolphins
MOBILE, Ala. — Thursday was the last day of practices at the Panini Senior Bowl, and it featured a ton of team periods from both the National and American teams
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January 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM
NEW: Senior Bowl practices are over, so I've got 8 players who stood out that should fit what the Dolphins are looking for at various positions of need. Which players made the cut from a busy week?
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NEW: The grade for De'Von Achane for his 2025 performance should be pretty obvious, but what about the other Miami Dolphins running backs? Our series of 2025 Dolphins report cards from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social continues.
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Dolphins 2025 Running Back Report Card: Achane Dominates
The Miami Dolphins’ season did not go as planned, largely because their roster didn’t meet expectations. Now that the team is turning the page with GM Jon-Eric
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January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
NEW: The grade for De'Von Achane for his 2025 performance should be pretty obvious, but what about the other Miami Dolphins running backs? Our series of 2025 Dolphins report cards from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social continues.
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The Miami Dolphins have needs at CB, SAF, and WR, so I spent Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices watching those groups. Who stood out?
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Standout Prospects from Day 2 of Senior Bowl Practice for Dolphins
Mobile, Alabama — Day 2 of practices at the Panini Senior Bowl was Wednesday, and we were treated to a lot more live reps after a quiet start to Tuesday’s pract
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January 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM
The Miami Dolphins have needs at CB, SAF, and WR, so I spent Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices watching those groups. Who stood out?
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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NEW: While the Miami Dolphins are turning the page to a new era, we look back on the 2025 season with a report card for the key players at every position from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social, and it starts with the quarterbacks. And, no, it isn't pretty.
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Dolphins 2025 Quarterback Report Card: What Grade for Tua?
The Miami Dolphins’ season did not go as planned, largely because their roster didn’t meet expectations. Now that the team is turning the page with GM Jon-Eric
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January 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
NEW: While the Miami Dolphins are turning the page to a new era, we look back on the 2025 season with a report card for the key players at every position from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social, and it starts with the quarterbacks. And, no, it isn't pretty.
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NEW: Here are the players who stood out during Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices that I think the Miami Dolphins should keep an eye on. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
Standouts from Day 1 of Senior Bowl Practice for Dolphins
Mobile, Alabama — The first day of the Panini Senior Bowl was Tuesday, and it was a somewhat underwhelming day of action. The first practice went about 50 minu
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January 28, 2026 at 1:40 AM
NEW: Here are the players who stood out during Day 1 of Senior Bowl practices that I think the Miami Dolphins should keep an eye on. www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
I’m in Mobile, Alabama, for this year’s Senior Bowl, and I wrote up a few previews of players I’ll be watching for the Miami Dolphins.
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Senior Bowl Players Dolphins Fans Should Watch: Offense
The Miami Dolphins have a new general manager, coaching staff, and five picks in the top 100. If the Dolphins are going to become a contender anytime soon, it’
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January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I’m in Mobile, Alabama, for this year’s Senior Bowl, and I wrote up a few previews of players I’ll be watching for the Miami Dolphins.
Offense: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
Offense: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Wide Left's crew — me, @katson.bsky.social, @devinjackson.bsky.social, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social, @friesfootball.bsky.social, @noflagsfilm.bsky.social and @lukebraunnfl.bsky.social — voted for end-of year awards
MVP, POYs, ROYs, HCOY and our All-Pro teams
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MVP, POYs, ROYs, HCOY and our All-Pro teams
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Wide Left Awards: MVP, All-Pro Teams, Coach of the Year and More
Wide Left team came together to vote on the Most Valuable Player, Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Most Improved Player, Comeback Player of the Year, Coaches of the Year and our All-Pro Teams
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January 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Wide Left's crew — me, @katson.bsky.social, @devinjackson.bsky.social, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social, @friesfootball.bsky.social, @noflagsfilm.bsky.social and @lukebraunnfl.bsky.social — voted for end-of year awards
MVP, POYs, ROYs, HCOY and our All-Pro teams
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MVP, POYs, ROYs, HCOY and our All-Pro teams
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NEW: Despite what you may have heard, the Miami Dolphins GM opening actually is a pretty desirable one, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social contends as he lists the reasons for his position.
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Why Dolphins GM Job Is Pretty Desirable for Candidates
The Miami Dolphins are starting the process of hiring a new general manager this week after finishing the 2025 season at 7-10 and firing Chris Grier on Hallowee
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January 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
NEW: Despite what you may have heard, the Miami Dolphins GM opening actually is a pretty desirable one, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social contends as he lists the reasons for his position.
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PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I are 8:30 p.m. ET for the live All Dolphins Podcast Week 18 postgame breakdown, where we'll talk Dolphins-Patriots and a lot more.
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Live Dolphins Week 18 Postgame Breakdown
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January 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I are 8:30 p.m. ET for the live All Dolphins Podcast Week 18 postgame breakdown, where we'll talk Dolphins-Patriots and a lot more.
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NEW: The weekly Miami Dolphins rookie stock report features mostly positive reviews (though not all was perfect). Via @dantecollinelli.bsky.social.
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Dolphins Week 17 Rookie Stock Report: The Best Week Yet?
The Miami Dolphins’ win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17 had the fingerprints of the team’s rookie class all over it. Multiple rookies made standout
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: The weekly Miami Dolphins rookie stock report features mostly positive reviews (though not all was perfect). Via @dantecollinelli.bsky.social.
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It was a busy day in Dolphins land, so I figured I’d thread all of the content I did today, starting with my initial thoughts on Tua’s benching and why it had to be Ewers taking over: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
How Benching Tua for Ewers Was the Only Logical Decision Dolphins Could Make
The Miami Dolphins have made a major change at the quarterback position. The team is benching Tua Tagovailoa in favor of seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers ahead o
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December 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It was a busy day in Dolphins land, so I figured I’d thread all of the content I did today, starting with my initial thoughts on Tua’s benching and why it had to be Ewers taking over: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
I understand why Dolphins fans are extra hesitant about players with injury histories. All I’m saying is that the Jermod McCoy (Tennessee, CB) 2024 tape is exceptional. Like, really good.
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I understand why Dolphins fans are extra hesitant about players with injury histories. All I’m saying is that the Jermod McCoy (Tennessee, CB) 2024 tape is exceptional. Like, really good.
NEW: I took a look at who ESPN’s latest mock draft has the Dolphins selecting in RD1. It’s not the player I would’ve taken, but I get it.
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Why Latest National Mock Pick for Dolphins Would Fill Huge Need
Although the Miami Dolphins have put together a nice winning streak the past four weeks, it’s still unlikely that they will make the postseason. With that in m
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December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
NEW: I took a look at who ESPN’s latest mock draft has the Dolphins selecting in RD1. It’s not the player I would’ve taken, but I get it.
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
READ: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
I’ve audibly said “Hell yeah” like 5 times in the first 20 minutes of Lee Hunter’s (Texas Tech, NT) tape. Great blend of quickness and strength on the interior.
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I’ve audibly said “Hell yeah” like 5 times in the first 20 minutes of Lee Hunter’s (Texas Tech, NT) tape. Great blend of quickness and strength on the interior.
It doesn’t hurt, but I’m hesitant to draw any big conclusions until I see what this final stretch looks. I cover this in the article, but we’ll learn about Weaver and his unit these next four weeks.
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It doesn’t hurt, but I’m hesitant to draw any big conclusions until I see what this final stretch looks. I cover this in the article, but we’ll learn about Weaver and his unit these next four weeks.
The numbers behind Miami’s defensive improvement shocked me, but it’s hard denying how well things are going.
Can they keep it going? Read: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
Can they keep it going? Read: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
Just How Legit Is the Dolphins Defense?
Much has been made of the Miami Dolphins’ evolution on offense. The team has become a running juggernaut, and not in the same way it was during the 2023 season.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The numbers behind Miami’s defensive improvement shocked me, but it’s hard denying how well things are going.
Can they keep it going? Read: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
Can they keep it going? Read: www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and myself for the All Dolphins Podcast live postgame breakdown show at 5 p.m. ET.
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Live Dolphins-Jets Week 14 Postgame Breakdown 📱
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December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
PSA: Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and myself for the All Dolphins Podcast live postgame breakdown show at 5 p.m. ET.
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I have watched 3 Senior Bowl tight ends the past two days and none of them can block.
December 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I have watched 3 Senior Bowl tight ends the past two days and none of them can block.
Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren accepted his Senior Bowl invite today, and man his film is so fun. Throwback physicality at safety — excellent as a robber and makes so many good plays vs. the run.
He’s an early All-Hollywood Team contender.
He’s an early All-Hollywood Team contender.
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren accepted his Senior Bowl invite today, and man his film is so fun. Throwback physicality at safety — excellent as a robber and makes so many good plays vs. the run.
He’s an early All-Hollywood Team contender.
He’s an early All-Hollywood Team contender.
Interesting quirk of this draft class is how many undersized edge players are near the top of boards.
David Bailey: 6-3, 250 (calling cap)
Cashius Howell: 6-2, 248
Romello Height: 6-3, 240
R Mason Thomas: 6-2, 249
Joshua Josephs: 6-3, 240
David Bailey: 6-3, 250 (calling cap)
Cashius Howell: 6-2, 248
Romello Height: 6-3, 240
R Mason Thomas: 6-2, 249
Joshua Josephs: 6-3, 240
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Interesting quirk of this draft class is how many undersized edge players are near the top of boards.
David Bailey: 6-3, 250 (calling cap)
Cashius Howell: 6-2, 248
Romello Height: 6-3, 240
R Mason Thomas: 6-2, 249
Joshua Josephs: 6-3, 240
David Bailey: 6-3, 250 (calling cap)
Cashius Howell: 6-2, 248
Romello Height: 6-3, 240
R Mason Thomas: 6-2, 249
Joshua Josephs: 6-3, 240
Will probably spend most of my time here dropping random NFL Draft thoughts as I work through the class.
It’s obviously incredibly early, but I’m not a huge fan of the perceived top of the class players.
It’s obviously incredibly early, but I’m not a huge fan of the perceived top of the class players.
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Will probably spend most of my time here dropping random NFL Draft thoughts as I work through the class.
It’s obviously incredibly early, but I’m not a huge fan of the perceived top of the class players.
It’s obviously incredibly early, but I’m not a huge fan of the perceived top of the class players.
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Had @friesfootball.bsky.social break down Max Brosmer's preseason back in August www.wideleft.football/p/is-max-bro...
Is Max Brosmer the Vikings’ Next Hometown Underdog Story?
In Matt Fries' first piece for Wide Left, he dissects Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer, undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota. Could he be a dark horse for the backup quarterback job?
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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Had @friesfootball.bsky.social break down Max Brosmer's preseason back in August www.wideleft.football/p/is-max-bro...