"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.

He embodies what it means to unapologetically be yourself.

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 just radiates authenticity somehow.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!!🙏🐬

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

WOW! A great story…and beautiful family. 😊

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

He's got a great sense of humor 😂

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.

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

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

What a good dude. Rooting for him.

Man so inspiring 😊

He is an awsome coach 💙 ❤

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

Mike's a real one. Respect this dude.

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

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

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!

Fascinating man and a great story.

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

Love to hear his story.

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.

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.

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.

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

Such a beautiful story!

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

Man...what a great man

Love his story

I respect his grind and determination.

Pats fan here, Mike is an awesome guy and is inspiring

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

How do you not love this guy?

im in tears

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

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 dude is chill AF

My favorite coach

Man, love this 👌👌👌

God this is a guy I wish was my teams head coach. Honest, takes accountability and has an extremely unique football mind.

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

impossible not to be a fan of him

I love this guy

I won’t claim I’m the best dad in the world, I do love my girl very hard. Whenever I see dads talk about being a dad it overwhelms me with joy. Good for him I wish him the best of luck in life

This is truly a great story , inspired me beyond measures

Love this guy. Miami got lucky. This is just the beginning. He does a TED talk everything he speaks.

This dude is awesome!

I love this dude

Shout out from the Ravens flock. What an interesting story and seems like a great dude.

I really wished Mike kicked that field goal against Denver for 73 points and the record. They blew off the hometown kid for HC interview and he still mercifully pulled his starters up 43 points.

Love this guy. Hes the coolest coach in the NFL.

Great video! Your the man Mike! keep it going