"If Dolphins owner Steve Ross sticks with rookie Quinn Ewers at quarterback and interim general manager Champ Kelly in the front office, it would surely mean coach Mike McDaniel returns as coach. That option is gaining steam recently, and rightfully so. I still favor taking a broom to the Big 3 - GM, coach and QB - and starting over. It's not personal, it's business. Even some of the good vibes from the second half of this season raise more questions."
"Why did it take so many years for the offense to find the stability of the run game? Why can't Miami, after four years, compete with playoff-caliber teams? Why did it take so long to get the culture correct, if, in fact, it's correct right now? Who remains that played a major role in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's four-year, $212 million contract extension, and should their judgment be trusted?"
"The fact remains McDaniel has stabilized the offense with the run game. He has apparently corrected the culture problem that was an issue previously. McDaniel, at this stage, has developed the rookie class. He has transitioned this team from a speedy, finesse group to a blue collar, grind-it-out crew that has some physicality. These players like and respect McDaniel. These players like and respect Kelly. None of that can be ignored."
Miami's decision on whether to retain rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, interim GM Champ Kelly, and coach Mike McDaniel frames the team's offseason direction. Critics argue a full reset of GM, coach and quarterback is warranted due to persistent questions about competitiveness and decision-making. Multiple years passed before the offense found run-game stability and cultural issues reportedly required correction. McDaniel is credited with stabilizing the run game, correcting culture, developing the rookie class, and shifting the roster toward a more physical, blue-collar identity that players respect. Key uncertainties remain about the pace of improvement and the ability to win a playoff game within two years.
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