"MIAMI GARDENS - I don't understand how Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel could survive a housecleaning unscathed when former general manager Chris Grier and demoted starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have paid a price for the underachievement and disappointment of the past three-plus seasons. Nothing is decided for certain with McDaniel. We don't know for sure that owner Steve Ross will retain McDaniel for the 2026 season."
"Grier, who deserved to lose his job, gave McDaniel the best talent this franchise has had in two decades, headlined by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Tua, who deserved to be demoted behind rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers and veteran backup Zach Wilson, gave this franchise the best quarterback play it's had in years. He told Tua to throw the ball to Tyreek. That's about it. I exaggerate for effect, but only slightly."
Mike McDaniel appears likely to return as Miami Dolphins head coach for 2026 despite the team's underperformance over the past three-plus seasons. Former general manager Chris Grier lost his job, and starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was demoted, yet McDaniel seems safe. McDaniel received a contract extension after a 2023 playoff loss and retained owner Steve Ross's confidence despite a missed 2025 playoff opportunity. McDaniel's record stands at 34-31 (.523) in regular seasons and 34-33 (.507) including playoff losses. McDaniel is credited with maintaining organizational harmony and a process-focused approach, while critics emphasize a lack of playoff results.
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