"If Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel leads this team to a 10-7 record, yes, most definitely you'd have to consider him returning. He'd practically be guaranteed to return. I say that mainly because he'd be doing four things we haven't seen previously from McDaniel-coached teams - an eight-game winning streak (previous best is five games), defeating three playoff-caliber teams (Buffalo, Tampa Bay and New England; previous best is two in 2022), winning in December-January and winning late-season road games."
"Along with that, I'd want a requirement that McDaniel moves toward more of a physical/aggressive style on both sides of the ball with more emphasis on the run game offensively. I wouldn't favor employing the same strategy/philosophy that's failed to win a playoff game (assuming a playoff win doesn't happen this season). It's still ambitious to think this team could reach that mark. That would mean going into the season finale at New England, the Dolphins (4-7) would have won seven of their last eight games."
A 10-7 finish would make Mike McDaniel's return highly likely because it would demonstrate new achievements: an eight-game winning streak, victories over three playoff-caliber teams (Buffalo, Tampa Bay and New England), December-January wins and late-season road victories. Retention should come with a requirement to move toward a more physical, aggressive style on both sides of the ball and greater emphasis on the run game. Reaching 10-7 from a 4-7 position would require winning seven of the final eight games. Key upcoming games include Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Tampa Bay. A playoff berth remains unlikely but possible, and competitiveness should be prioritized over tanking.
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