"Any winning percentage that's worse than Gase, Flores, and Sparano, and only narrowly better than Philbin is a abject failure. McDaniel had little to say Wednesday when asked about his career record. "I'm not in the mindset of reviewing eras," McDaniel said, adding it doesn't benefit anyone for him to evaluate his era and that his time is better served by solving problems, which is part of his job de"
"If McDaniel finishes 6-11 this season, which means going 5-6 the rest of the way, he finishes the season with a 34-34 (.500) Dolphins record. That's the epitome of underachievement. If McDaniel finishes this season 5-12, which means going 4-7 the rest of the way, he finishes the season with a 33-35 (.485) Dolphins record. That's failure territory for his era. If McDaniel any more unlucky, ending this season 4-13 or worse, he'll have a 32-36 (.471) record and he's definitely in failure territory."
The Miami Dolphins under general manager Chris Grier, coach Mike McDaniel, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa are sliding from mediocrity toward possible failure. A full-blown rebuild is a possible outcome in 2026 but remains unguaranteed. Several players still believe the roster is talented and capable of a turnaround. McDaniel's overall Dolphins record sits near .500, and comparisons to recent predecessors show marginal differences. Multiple season finish scenarios (6-11, 5-12, 4-13) would shift the era from underachievement to failure. McDaniel emphasized focusing on problem-solving rather than evaluating eras. Players expressed optimism after locker-room conversations but acknowledged urgency for results.
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