"MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins are in a desperate situation as they move toward their home finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Their coach, Mike McDaniel, is fighting to keep his job and their rookie quarterback, Quinn Ewers, is fighting to earn a job. All the while their fans are getting turned off by the entire situation and being constantly reminded the franchise hasn't won a playoff game since 2000 and the Dolphins (6-9) are concluding their second consecutive losing season."
"Quinn Ewers The rookie quarterback has drawn positive reviews from coaches and players for his debut performance last Sunday. Ewers seems more confident this week. One thing to watch is how Tampa Bay defends him now that it has a game's worth of video to review. The Buccaneers have a better idea of Ewers' strengths and weaknesses and you can be assured they'll attack his weaknesses."
"But Ewers (20 of 30, 260 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions vs. Cincinnati) has a strong arm, good composure, and he makes good decisions so this should be an interesting matchup. Ewers' success will likely have more to do with things that don't show up on his stat line such as pre-snap reads, mobility, and ability to deal with in-game setbacks."
"Mike McDaniel McDaniel, whose job status is in question, is taking lots of criticism both locally and nationally, from media and fans. He appeared to be in better spirits Wednesday than he's been in a while. He spoke clearly and assertively when addressing the media with very little stammering. McDaniel seems a bit more confident with Ewers on the field. Players say McDaniel remains the same now as he was a few months ago before the losses began compiling,"
The Miami Dolphins enter their home finale at 6-9 with mounting fan anger and a playoff drought since 2000. Coach Mike McDaniel faces job uncertainty amid widespread criticism but has shown clearer, more assertive communication and appears steadier with rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers starting. Ewers impressed in his debut (20 of 30, 260 yards) with a strong arm, composure, and sound decisions, though film study gives Tampa Bay time to exploit weaknesses. Ewers' success will depend on pre-snap reads, mobility, and handling in-game setbacks. A strong performance against the Buccaneers (7-8) could calm fan frustration and influence evaluations.
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