Vic Fangio wasn't with the Miami Dolphins for very long, but he sure produced a lot of conversation after he left via a mutual parting of the ways to join the P

After 272 regular-season games and three rounds of playoffs, the NFL's championship matchup is finally upon us. That's right: It's Super Bowl time. Festivities begin Monday, when the last two teams standing meet in New Orleans for Opening Night,

Up until the last couple of games, we were ranked very high in defense. We were top five in every stat. Then we lost six or seven starters over last few games.” Why did Vic Fangio depart Miami Dolphins?

Now at age 66, Fangio is at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, where he started his NFL coaching career, as defensive coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles team he grew up supporting with a chance to fill one of the few remaining gaps on a stellar career.

Fangio has led a full life — boyfriend, father, grandfather, protégé, colleague, mentor, coach, and friend. Those close to him confirm that what you see is what you get, on and off the field.

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the best teams in football. The Miami Dolphins are not. Doesn't take an analyst or a statistical deep dive to figure that one out. The Eagles are getting ready for their second Super Bowl in three years this week,