Mike McDaniel's Journey to the NFL | NFL Films Presents 

"To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing" Wow I love this guy

Mike McDaniel is inspiring.

He's gotta be one of the most unique and improbable head coaches in NFL history. And it's wonderful. I love his nerdiness and respect the heck out of his sobriety.

This man started as a ball boy for the broncos, and he now owns the team. Truly a legend

I am not a dolphin fan but now i am a Mike McDaniel fan. Great interview.

Phenomenal. I am so happy he's our coach. Years upon decades since we can confidently say "oh yeah- we've got a good one" since Shula. Love watching this team

He embodies what it means to unapologetically be yourself.

He just radiates authenticity somehow.

I don't think I could have ever said that I can relate to any coach in the NFL until now. This guy just seems like the dude that grew up down the block from you and remembers you when you see him years later. I am happy that the Dolphins organization has such a great coach and a great team. (NFL fan up in Northern Canada).

Full time coach, full time father, part time comedian, love Mike McDaniel

Love the 2,821 days paired with his surprised smile good job nfl films

How can anyone not like this guy. Lifelong, diehard Niner fan, but I’m also rooting for the fins now

The school of hard knocks is not an easy road to take. But sometimes it’s necessary to get to where you wanna go.

Such an inspiring and deep-thinking man, and yet still so relatable and down to earth. Fantastic stuff

Mike McDaniel is a very inspiring man.

You know why his team is successful because this guy has a energy that is contagious

The Dolphins have someone really special in charge of their team and I couldn’t be happier for both of them.

To hear the leaps and bounds of Mike McDaniel’s story is very honest and to see where he is now along with his personality makes him my personal favorite head coach.

I feel like this guy is the real deal. Vulnerable, inspirational, humble, and downright brilliant. Can't help but root for Mike McDaniel.

One of the coolest coaches in the NFL. I'm sure the players enjoy playing for him.

Mike has balls the size of grapefruits. To admit to an addiction in this profession is beyond admirable

I love McDaniel and as a Broncos fan how did we not even give this guy an interview he’s a Broncos fan who grew up in Colorado. Not getting him and going with Hackett is such a big whiff. It’s as big as us going with Vance Joseph over Kyle Shanahan.

My new favorite NFL coach...what a great story. Get yourself a ring this year, you deserve it.

100% going to back up his words and be a hall of fame head coach. Us phins fans love you Mike

We are so fortunate to have Mike as our Coach! He's an exceptional human being, Father, Husband and Coach. All the players hold him in highest regards. Many have said "I'd die for this man". He deserves Coach of the Year for his insane play calling and what he's done for the City of Miami with the Dolphins!!

I’m a Jets fan and I love this guy. That says a lot. Also, anybody who’s friends with Dan Soder is ok in my book.

So real, so talent, so confident, so cool, so funny! Really like this guy. I am sure he will be inducted into HOF.

As an eagles fan, I have a huge respect for this guy. One of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard. I hope you guys don’t steamroll us this weekend. Regardless, happy for this guy

Great interview and story behind the man who is the Coach of The Miami Dolphins. I've been a Dolphins fan all my life and I can tell you, Don Shula is probably smiling right now in heaven just thinking about how inspiring and authentic Mike McDaniel is and how lucky we are in South Florida to get him as the Head Coach for the Miami Dolphins. I'm one who is rooting for his success and the The Miami Dolphins success.

I hope he coaches for 40 years. As someone who had to get sober after meeting the love of my life, I think the world of this guy

Sobriety is a beautiful thing! Wow NFL Films…this one of the realest stories I’ve watched on here.

From Denver to Miami, his body will never forgive him in that heat lol. Very inspiring, also hilarious Miami dropped 70 on a team that didn’t hire him is the cherry on top. Hats off to Mike

Blessings to you and your family coach McDaniel!!! So glad your sober....I'm working on it as well!! I'm a lifelong Dolphins fan since 1971.....looking forward to you "leading us" to that third championship soon!! 'PHINS UP!!🙏🐬

Waited my whole life as a Phin fan for a man like McDaniel to lead this team. Proud to say this guy is our coach.

I am a Mike McDaniel fan! Very inspiring and a great interview!

I loved when he was a niner coach, but im so happy for the guy. He's killing it over there in Miami.

Mike is a great guy and coach. Miami is fortunate to have him. 😊

Hell yeah McDaniel collected sports cards?? Im an instant fan now

It really is crazy how one random interaction can change your life and in this case his mothers life forever. Life is just wild.

Love this guy. Rooting for him to win an sb.

cool ass story for a cool ass dude, excited to watch years and years of him as a head coach.

I got a Robert Delpino auto as a kid when he was with the Rams 20yrs later our kids were on the same Basketball team at the YMCA Keep up the Great Work coach McDaniel

Obsessed with this dude. Especially with the broncos sucking. I feel like I can root for him because he’s from the mile high

This is genuinely one of the best things I have seen all year.

good for you Mike and your family... such a great watch, thanks @NFL Films

He's got a great sense of humor 😂

I'm a big Dan Soder fan and to hear that 2 best friends from high school both raised by single mothers who were picked on and dismissed by the popular crowd, both went through alcohol problems and came through them and both succeeded in fields where it's nearly impossible to reach the top. Very inspiring story

"To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing" wow... that resonated.

SOOOO happy & proud that Mike McDaniel is head coach of my Miami Dolphins!!

Love everything about this guy. Shula probably wouldn't have given him a job as a towel boy. I especially love that the interview was like an '80s GQ photo shoot. Everything was white and McDaniel was wearing linen from head to toe.

Man so inspiring 😊

A rare thing indeed when good nature and comedic sense meets with lethal competence.

This guy is an inspiration to everyone wow. I had no idea he had those struggles. I hope he will reach the big game and win it all. I'm a life long pats fan Miami got a jem in Mike MC

im a steelers fan and i love this dude lol hes funny af

Rooting for my NY jets, and Mike McDaniel in this life

Coach gives me a Napoleon Dynamite vibe 😂 However I like his style, great coach, and seem like a pretty real and cool dude.

Mike's a real one. Respect this dude.

What a great story. This guy is so sincere and refreshing

impossible not to be a fan of him

Him running full sprint to the locker room during halftime makes way more sense now

My favorite coach

Love his story

What a good dude. Rooting for him.

WOW! A great story…and beautiful family. 😊

2013 Washington (Redskins) Commanders Offensive Coaching Staff - Mike Shanahan HC Kyle Shanahan OC Matt LaFleur QB Mike McDaniel WR Sean McVay TE Chris Foerster OL

He is an awsome coach 💙 ❤

This man has a black man for a father...no bs words..Much Success and Happiness to him and his family and friends 💯

Love to hear his story.

Fascinating man and a great story.

Okay...I live in Georgia so of course I knew and liked the Mike McDaniel of the Falcon's. To see how amazing his life is now, to see his compassion, for others and to exist for something larger than yourself ❤️❤️❤️. I'm ecstatic that he's in such a wonderful place. Go get 'em Mike!

“I was technically coaching Jerry Rice” 😂😂😂😂 love it man lol

He is a real cool soul

Mike McDaniel is just an awesome dude in general just seems like a chill guy

I think the Dolphins 🐬 have majorily improved with him being coach. Very exciting.

This resonated with me on so many levels. I always wanted to work on Wall Street and made it fairly young as well and was highly successful early on and am already in a supervisory role. I also remember specific dates from my life and accomplishments but also remember what day of the week it was too. For example I moved to the US March 17, 2015 and it was a Tuesday. I also struggle with impostor syndrome and use substances to cope and party with. I'm trying to get out of it, but it takes being comfortable in your own skin and really having confidence from competence to stop. I'm on my way, I know I'll be able to beat it, but just wanted to let anyone who's going through this know that it's ok, just keep pushing, it'll be alright if you just keep pushing.

Such a beautiful story!

He's childhood friend is my fav comedian

I’ll get sober because of Mike

Man...what a great man

Lmao "You know the date?" MIKE: "Well because it was 860 something days since I was in the NFL.." completely lacking self-awareness that it's not only the date but he's counted the days...love coach and nice to have a solid leader after growing up w Shula.

This is an awesome story and even as a rival fan I can’t help but root for him

Everyone is brushing past the fact that the man went to YALE, like it’s some normal university. 😂 love this man and what he has done for the league.

his “a football life” will be awesome some day

As a recovering alcoholic myself, I resonate with Coach McDaniel's story. So happy that's he's sober! What a great coach as well, rooting for his success!

Well damn now I want him to win a ring

I respect his grind and determination.

Wow. Absolutely amazing, other than this weekend, of course, I am rooting for you, brother! It is so hard not to!

How do you not love this guy?

im in tears

My Boi basically sent his Mom! Str8 W 😂😂😂

*I love this, from a Michigan man, never quit*

He's the gd MAN. So glad he's finding sucess

I’m definitely a McDaniels fan and fins now. Wish the bears had him as a coach.

I love this guy

Hat rizz goes crazy

Gotta be my favorite coach in the NFL. Great guy!

Man, love this 👌👌👌

I love this dude

damn. how could you not be a fan of this guy.

I.adore.him.