Mike McDaniel hot seat: 5 best replacements for Dolphins ft. Nick Saban, Deion Sanders, and more

Published Sep 08, 2025 11:44 GMT

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#4) Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders has insisted that he wants to remain in the collegiate coaching ranks, but could a Floridian homecoming in the NFL prove too much? After all, Sanders was born in Fort Myers and attended Florida State in the capital of Tallahassee.

But that is not all. Hiring him may also involve a trade for his son, Shedeur, who is rumored to prefer playing in a big media market like Miami. It would be one of the most heavily discussed series of offseason moves in years, and is not outside the realm of possibility.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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