At one point after the 2021 season, the Miami Dolphins planned to take a big swing.

Per multiple sources, the Dolphins initially hoped to pursue Sean Payton as coach and Tom Brady as quarterback. The plan was scrapped after Brian Flores filed his lawsuit against the NFL and the Dolphins, New York Giants and Denver Broncos.

The Dolphins have since hired Mike McDaniel as head coach and Tua Tagovailoa remains the starting quarterback.