Miami Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel entered the 2025 season on the hot seat after failing to win a single victory in the playoffs during his first three years with the franchise.
The dolphins went from 8-9 in 2024, missing the playoffs for the first time during McDaniel’s mandate and extending the organization of the organization in the 24 consecutive seasons. Occasional previews of the resolution stood out, including a 6-2 stretch in the second half after starting 2-6, but the tangible success of the qualifying series has remained elusive.
RecognizeMcDaniel told Jeff Howe of athletics: “For me, representatives allow me to understand this work more. I understand more that my work is adapted to what people need. The work is difficult. I definitely feel healthy, stronger and overall the happiest of year 4.
“I don’t twist it, never. It is very clear that everyone depends on me to be better every year. Everyone depends on me to be my best. I’m not dropping people who depend on me. ”
The quarter of the quarter remains a critical concern for Miami. Since the Dolphins selected TAU Tagovailoa fifth in the general classification of the NFL 2020 draft, he started each match in a single season (2023).
In 2024, Tagovailoa missed four games due to his third concussion reported since 2022 and then missed the last two games with a hip injury. If Tagovailoa became unavailable in 2025, McDaniel should count on the former quarter of the New York Zach Wilson jets or the choice of seventh round in 2025 Quinn Ewers.
The dynamics out of the field also has potential challenges. The Tyreek Hill and Tagovailoa stars receiver were not at the best of the last season’s final, Hill replacing and later declaring that he was “released”.
Despite this, the Dolphins would not have been seriously considered to move Hill during the offseason, which suggests that management considers him as an integral part of the list in the future.
McDaniel played an active role in reshaping the team’s culture. During the exit meetings, he asked the players how the organization could improve and eliminate distractions. He cited that five players represented half of the team’s internal fines in 2024 due to a delay or other offenses.
By focusing on responsibility, McDaniel stressed that each player must join the team’s collective mission.
“Forty-five percent from the list is different every year in the league. You have to create a team, and how to create a team in one year with half of the (list) being different? The crucial responsibility of players through the locker room is a competitive advantage if you can (Get it).
On the ground, the Dolphins reported off -season training sessions on April 21, focusing on the construction of cohesion, leadership and technical mastery.
McDaniel has adjusted the training routines to reduce unnecessary injuries while ensuring players at full speed. He noted the intensity and concentration he observed from his list in the training camp, praising their commitment to each other and towards the vision of the Dolphins.
Thursday morning, Draftkings Sportsbook listed dolphins at +220 dimensions to make the playoffs.
Although the patience of the organization is remarkable, reports indicate that the failure of the subject of a playoff match in the coming season could place both the future of McDaniel and Tagovailoa with Miami in Jeopardy.
