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Jaelan Phillips: There's No Cheat Code To Success

Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

A unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism helped Jaelan Phillips become the number one rated football recruit in the country in just his junior year at Redlands East Valley High School in California. Phillips followed a family legacy to UCLA and was on the path to fulfilling his gridiron dreams before a barrage of injuries, including being hit by a car, forced him into retirement. After walking away from the game completely, Phillips seized the opportunity to enroll at the University of Miami, rebuilt himself mentally and physically, and became a stalwart of the Hurricanes' defense earning second-team All-American honors. The Miami Dolphins helped Phillips find football redemption when they selected him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he responded by setting a new franchise record for quarterback sacks as a rookie with 8.5.

In The Tank, Jaelan discusses his early interactions with new Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel (5:42), relives his journey from being the nation's top high school prospect to becoming a promising young UCLA player battling unprecedented adversity (9:56), and candidly shares his feelings of failure after being faced with medical retirement just two years into his college career (17:40). Jaelan also stresses the importance of managing the mental aspect of football (19:28), reveals why he worked with a confidence coach this past year (21:06), reflects upon his strong finish to the 2021 season (23:33), and explains what drives him to give back to the South Florida community (28:52).

Contributors to this episode include Sean "DJ Prec" Todd, Alex Bitchatchi, and Dolphins Productions.

Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Larry Shannon: Jumping out of the Gym

Larry Shannon arrived in Miami as a third-round draft pick with elite measurables and sky-high potential, but when Jimmy Johnson compared him to Randy Moss, the weight of those expectations quickly became a burden too heavy to bear. Injuries would derail Larry's Dolphins career, but could not stop him from finding his purpose.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Dedric Ward: All Go

After four seasons with one of the Miami Dolphins biggest rivals, Dedric Ward traded Jets green for aqua and orange and joined the Fins' wide receiver room in 2001.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Jermon Bushrod: Supersize

In 2016, Jermon Bushrod arrived in Miami with an impressive nine years of NFL experience, two Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl championship, all while playing left tackle. With the Dolphins, he shifted to right guard and was instrumental in helping Jay Ajayi rush for 1,272-yards, the third-highest single-season total in franchise history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Doug Betters: Do a Good Turn Daily

At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, it didn't take Doug Betters long to stand out in a crowd. The Miami Dolphins 1978 sixth-round draft choice quickly became a key contributor, and by 1983, he was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. A key member of the Fins' fabled Killer B's defense, Betters is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in team history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Joe Rose: The Big Dog is Back

Just when you think you've heard it all from Joe Rose, the former Dolphins tight end and long-time radio play-by-play man is diving back in, and as expected, it's a wild ride.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kevin Burnett: Straight Outta Compton

Kevin Burnett spent two of his nine NFL seasons in Miami, registering 100+ tackles in back-to-back years from 2011-2012. The former linebacker dives in to discuss his upbringing in Compton, California, his special relationship with former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, and making sure Jason Taylor's final game was a special one.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kenyan Drake: Miami Miraculous

Kenyan Drake delivered his fair share of big plays in three-plus seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but none was more spectacular than his 69-yard "Miami Miracle" to lift the Fins over the Patriots in 2018. The recently retired Drake dives in to discuss that iconic moment and other great memories during his Dolphins tenure.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Larry Little: Chicken

Undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman in 1967, Larry Little turned a $750 free agent signing bonus with the San Diego Chargers into a Hall of Fame career with the Miami Dolphins. Little led the way for Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, and Jim Kiick during the Dolphins run of three straight Super Bowl appearances, back-to-back championships, and the NFL's only perfect season.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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