Dolphins, including owner Steve Ross, are frustrated but say they're not a 'dumpster fire'

"We talked about the challenge ahead to get ready for the Chargers. And that was kind of the extent of it."

"I don't think there's any sort of conflict between players and coaches, so I don't think there's any concern where players are pointing fingers at coaches and vice versa that can cause strife in the locker room,"

"With our record there's no expectation of them to be happy,"

The Miami Dolphins lost 27-24 at Carolina and enter the week with a 1-4 record ahead of a home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Mike McDaniel spoke with owner Steve Ross after the loss; both expressed frustration and emphasized preparing for the upcoming challenge. Frustration has been a recurring theme this season, yet players maintain that the locker room remains united and free of player-versus-coach conflict. Players acknowledge unhappy fans and largely avoid engaging with social media criticism. Ross confirmed McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier will return for 2025 while warning that the status quo is not acceptable. The franchise still seeks its first playoff win since the 2000 season.

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