It started off as a perfect marriage of a head coach and a general manager who together designed the perfect rebuild plan for the Miami Dolphins. On Monday, it ended in the firing of the head coach in a move that surprised many. Coming off a win over the New England Patriots and with two straight winning seasons, the Dolphins are suddenly changing course and moving on from Brian Flores.
What happened to end the Flores era after just three seasons? According to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, it came down to the basics. “I think if you look at it, it’s really communication and collaboration,” Ross said when meeting the media following the dismissal of Flores.