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Long before he became a fixture on sports television, Jimmy Johnson was known for turning the Dallas Cowboys into an NFL powerhouse.
After inheriting a floundering team in 1989, Johnson endured a rocky 1-15 start. But within a few short seasons, he orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in league history, leading the Cowboys to consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1992 and 1993.
His exit from Dallas came as a surprise-abrupt and marked by internal tension-but few expected he’d ever coach again.
Then came the Miami Dolphins.
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In 1996, Johnson was lured out of retirement to take over a team in transition. Legendary coach Don Shula had just stepped away following a disappointing season and playoff defeat.
The Dolphins were looking for a fresh start, and Johnson-already known for stepping into big shoes after replacing Tom Landry in Dallas-seemed like the perfect choice to replace Shula.
With his winning pedigree and a two-year break from the game spent in broadcasting, expectations were sky-high.
Johnson’s Miami debut looked promising. In his first game back, the Dolphins cruised past Bill Parcells’ New England Patriots with a 24-10 victory, setting an optimistic tone. Years later, Johnson would repost clips from that game online.
“Memories!” was the sole word he wrote as a caption-a clear highlight from his Miami chapter.
Success never followed in Miami
Despite the strong opener, the Dolphins finished the season 8-8 and missed the playoffs. Johnson later admitted he may have returned for the wrong reasons.
“If you go back for ego, if you go back for money, it’s the wrong reason,” he once reflected-echoing the regret shared by many former coaches who struggle to replicate past success.
Still, Johnson didn’t walk away empty-handed. Over four seasons in Miami, he led the Dolphins to three straight playoff berths and amassed a 36-28 overall record. While he never came close to another Super Bowl, he brought stability and discipline to a team that needed direction.
Interestingly, that opening win against Parcells not only boosted Johnson’s return but also foreshadowed shifts in New England, as Parcells would part ways with the Patriots not long after. It was a symbolic moment-one coach re-entering the arena, another preparing to exit.
Johnson’s Miami run will never be as celebrated as his Dallas dynasty, but it remains an important chapter in his coaching story.
It showcased the weight of legacy, the pressure of replacing legends, and the difficulty of chasing past glory in a new environment.
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