MIAMI (AP) —AFC East nemesis for help.New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores is a finalist in the Dolphins' coaching search Josh Sitton Jersey , a person familiar with the decision said Friday, and they're expected to offer him the job when his team's postseason ends.The person confirmed the decision to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins weren't commenting publicly about the status of the search. If they fail to reach a deal with Flores, they haven't ruled out Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Kris Richard.Flores has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons and took over defensive play-calling a year ago after the departure of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. In Miami he would replace Adam Gase, who was fired after three seasons and hired Wednesday as coach of the New York Jets.New England plays the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC playoffs Sunday. The Dolphins have been also-rans to the first-place Patriots in the AFC East 15 of the past 16 years.Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and general manager Chris Grier zeroed in on Flores after interviewing two Dolphins assistants Friday: special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. Both were considered long shots.Ross and Grier earlier interviewed New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.Miami has finished with six to eight wins in nine of the past 10 years, and hasn't won a playoff game since 2000. As a result Daniel Kilgore Jersey , the 78-year-old Ross said the Dolphins will abandon their win-now approach and build with the long term in mind.A roster revamp is expected to include the departure of quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who has been with the team since 2012. The next coach, who will report to Grier, will be Miami's 10th since 2004, including three interim coaches.The Splash Zone 9/8/18: Previewing Sunday’s Game Against The Titans The Miami Dolphins will open their seasons against the Tennessee Titans tomorrow and yes Albert Wilson Jersey , I used a picture of Jay Cutler from last season. Just think, last year at this time we were getting ready for the year of Cutler, but that hype quickly died down. Ryan Tannehill is finally back and has a great supporting cast with him. A lot of people are sleeping on this Dolphins team and I believe they are going to exceed expectations this year.You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.AC In The AM: Different Team, Different FeelDon’t expect any bold predictions on this Friday morning before the first Sunday of the NFL season. The Miami Dolphins are about to embark on a 16-game journey and so many variables come into play Robert Quinn Jersey , it’s impossible to know how it will end.Dolphins Wide ReceiversMiami Dolphins practice report: Replacements for WR DeVante ParkerThe fact that the Dolphins are going into their season opener without DeVante Parker, who is out wit...Miami Dolphins' receiver DeVante Parker not expected to play Sunday against Tennessee TitansDolphins' receiver DeVante Parker broke his right middle finger on Aug. 12 and returned to practice Friday for the first time since his injury but isn't expected to play in a game until Week 2 or 3.Dolphins Tight EndsMiami Dolphins TE Durham Smythe: “It’s time to accelerate things."When Durham Smythe was told veteran tight end MarQueis Gray was going to be out for the season with...Phinsider News You May Have MissedThe Splash Zone 9/7/18: Miami Dolphins Placed MarQueis Gray On Injured Reserve - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.Caption This! Miami Dolphins Vs. Tennessee Titans, Week 1 - The PhinsiderWe’re all pumped up and focused for Sunday, but we can most assuredly find some time to throw shade at a Titans fan.Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero Gave Me Context to Achilles Injuries - The PhinsiderIn his interview with Phinsider Radio Vincent Taylor Jersey , I asked him about the downfall of the 2nd CB position. The conversation that transpired gave me some existential perspective.FanPulse: Dolphins fans confident in direction of team, expect close win in Week 1 - The PhinsiderWelcome to SB Nation FanPulse, a survey of fans across the NFL powered by SurveyMonkey. Each week, we send 32 polls to 100+ plugged in fans from each team. Dolphins fans, sign up HERE to join...How to watch Titans at Dolphins Week 1: Online streaming Jakeem Grant Jersey , TV channels, kickoff time and more - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins open their 2018 NFL regular season with a Week 1 home game against the Tennessee Titans. A year after having their opening weekend home game wiped out by a hurricane, it will be...