"The news conference room at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid is bigger than the makeshift room at Hard Rock Stadium where Miami Dolphins players and coaches typically speak after a game. This one is more of an auditorium, complete with a stage and about 100 ivory white chairs with Real Madrid's crest stitched into each seat. It's where Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II spoke following his team's overtime win over the Washington Commanders in November. While Gordon spoke, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel snuck off the side of the stage and sat in a chair in the second row."
"When a member of the team's communications staff called for the last question, McDaniel spoke up. "Talk about how well you're coached," he said with a deadpan expression. The reporters in the room laughed, enjoying a trademark McDaniel moment. McDaniel has grown famous for his viral moments, dry sense of humor and dense sarcasm. But the people who have played for him, past and present, say McDaniel is so much more -- a genuine, brilliant and thoughtful coach who also happens to be one of the NFL's most influential minds."
A Madrid press conference room's larger, auditorium-style setup contrasted with Miami's makeshift Hard Rock Stadium media room. Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II answered questions there after an overtime win over the Washington Commanders while coach Mike McDaniel quietly sat in the second row. When given the last question, McDaniel interjected, deadpan, "Talk about how well you're coached," prompting laughter. McDaniel has earned notoriety for viral moments, dry humor and dense sarcasm, yet players describe him as a genuine, brilliant and thoughtful coach. Teammates praise his offensive innovation and influence on NFL play design.
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