Mike McDaniel on Bill Belichick: Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is known for his dry sense of humor and informal sarcasm during press conferences. On top of that, the 41-year-old is also consistent about one particular topic: His admiration for Bill Belichick.
McDaniel, who is seen as one of the most creative offensive minds in the NFL, has discussed his respect for Belichick before, calling him “one of the founding fathers of this generation of football” in a 2023 press conference.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL’s Annual League Meeting on Monday evening, McDaniel was asked what it will be like to coach in an AFC East that doesn’t include Belichick for the first time in a quarter century.