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Every head coach in Miami Dolphins history, ranked

By Anthony Cardenas

MIAMI - DECEMBER 15: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Dave Wannstedt watches his team in action against the Philadelphia Eagles December 15, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Eagles won 34-27. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
MIAMI - DECEMBER 15: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Dave Wannstedt watches his team in action against the Philadelphia Eagles December 15, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Eagles won 34-27. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images) /
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#2 Miami Dolphins head coach: Dave Wannstedt

Love it or hate it, but Dave Wannstedt was at the helm for the most successful time in team history outside of Don Shula.

Yes, he took over an already wildly talented defense. And yes, he used Ricky Williams more than any running back should ever be used. But Wannstedt went 42-31 in his five seasons at the helm, good enough to qualify for two playoff berths.

He remains the last Dolphins head coach to win a playoff game, and his .575 winning percentage is the second best on our list.

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#1 Miami Dolphins head coach: Don Shula

Don Shula became the second head coach in the history of the Miami Dolphins in 1970 and helped create one of the winningest franchises in professional sports during his tenure.

Shula is the winningest coach in NFL history with 328 wins under his belt, including a 257-133 record in 26 seasons as the head of the Dolphins. His teams in Miami finished with a losing record just one time, qualifying for all 5 Super Bowl appearances in franchise history.

The great Bill Belichick still remains 38 regular season wins behind Shula in the all-time rankings.

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