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By James Brizuela
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After a rough 2-7 start to the 2025 season for the Miami Dolphins, owner Stephen Ross has already made a sweeping change by parting ways with Chris Grier. Grier and the organization have agreed to part ways, and now it appears the team has made a decision on head coach Mike McDaniel.
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Per Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are not going to fire McDaniel, at least through the 2025 season. What happens beyond that is anyone's guess, though it would not be the least bit shocking if Ross kept the head coach through 2026.
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To McDaniel's credit, the Dolphins roster has been questionable for multiple seasons, mainly on the offensive line. While the head coach does have a say in roster decisions, those decisions ultimately come down to the general manager.
With a shaky secondary and mediocre offensive line, the Dolphins were sure to struggle in 2025. That has been proven in the team's 2-7 start.
McDaniel may have more time to turn things around and potentially get the team close to a winning record when all is said and done. However, that may not guarantee that he will return in 2026.
Ross's affinity for McDaniel has been well-known, as rumors of his being fired reached a boiling point way ahead of the Dolphins' loss to the Ravens in Week 9. The once-thought-of "genius" coach has seemingly lost his touch with the team, leading to many people calling for the organization to blow things up and start fresh.
Ross may choose to do just that at the end of the season, but for now, McDaniel will remain the head coach for the team.
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