The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday morning after a disappointing 7-10 season in which the team missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.

The Miami Dolphins have ripped it down to the studs. Already, the organization was on the hunt for a new general manager after the in-season split with Chris Grier, but now they are also looking for a new head coach.

For the first time under owner Steve Ross, the Dolphins are searching for both a general manager and head coach. With Mike McDaniel fired and the GM search narrowed to three candidates — and John Harbaugh emerging as a potential target — we analyze what it all means for the franchise on this episode of Dolphins in Depth.

McDaniel made the playoffs in his first two seasons in Miami, but a second straight losing season spelled the end for the Dolphins coach.

After parting ways with the Ravens, John Harbaugh could have another coaching option after the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel

The Miami Dolphins are finalizing a deal to bring in longtime Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager as the franchise continues a major reset.

The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel following a 7-10 season in which Miami missed the playoffs for the second straight year

Harbaugh is quite familiar with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross — who is close with Harbaugh’s brother Jim, because of their Michigan ties. But ultimately, John Harbaugh needs to feel comfortable with Miami’s GM. Along those lines, here’s what ESPN’s Jeff Darlington noted: