Embattled Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel Appears Out of Answers After Falling to 1-6 in Loss to Browns
Coach Mike McDaniel cites turnovers and 11 penalties as key factors in the Dolphins' 1-6 record, emphasizing accountability for players and staff.
- On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins lost 31-6 to the Cleveland Browns, and Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel called `I'm thinking about having a job` `very offensive` while pledging full commitment.
- Self-Inflicted errors — including 11 penalties for over 100 yards and a minus-4 turnover margin — undermined Miami Dolphins’ offense and field position.
- Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa struggled, fumbling three times and throwing three interceptions, while all Miami Dolphins points came on field goals, marking McDaniel's third scoreless touchdown game in four years.
- The defeat left Miami Dolphins 1-6 and deepened culture concerns, while Mike McDaniel warned players and staff subject to evaluation and vowed to coach better.
- McDaniel called for a complete evaluation, saying breakdowns mean you must 'evaluate everything,' while Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb urged fixes before the next game at the Atlanta Falcons.
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McDaniel: Dolphins must ‘face the truth’ after blowout loss to Browns, not focused on firing rumors
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke to reporters Monday, a day after his team’s 31-6 blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns, and after sources confirmed that he is not expected to be fired.
Miami Dolphins Coach Delivers Ominous Message About Team After Another Humiliating Loss
Screenshot Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel made some eyebrow-raising comments about the future of his team following their blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Dolphins lost 31-6 to the lowly Browns to move to just 1-6 for the season. Throughout most of the game, the Dolphins appeared lifeless and hardly put up much of a fight. They trailed the Browns 17-6 at halftime, and things only got worse from there. Fueling the blowout l…
Mike McDaniel Worries Fans With Rambling Press Conference After Embarrassing Blowout Loss To Browns
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel appears to know that he’s in the hot seat. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins got embarrassingly blown out by the 1-5 Cleveland Browns. After the game, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported that McDaniel could get fired by the Dolphins sooner rather than later. Stephen Ross had planned to wait until after the season to make a decision on a potential coaching change. A 1-6 start and a blowout loss at Cleveland coul…

Embattled Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel appears out of answers after falling to 1-6 in loss to Browns
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel spoke from the heart, yet appeared to be out of answers. Questions about his job status, however, were plentiful.


Dolphins Deep Dive: ‘Wow, what an embarrassment.’ Breaking down another ugly Miami loss
In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s David Furones and Dave Hyde discuss a disappointing performance for Miami (1-6), which loss to the lowly Cleveland Browns (2-5). At this point, it seems the question isn’t if Mike McDaniel will be fired but when it will happen.
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