The Miami Dolphins accelerated their transition into a franchise reboot when they fired longtime GM Chris Grier on Friday. In the wake of Thursday's 28-6 loss to the Ravens in prime time, apparently owner Stephen Ross felt like somebody had to answer for it.
While Mike McDaniel's future as head coach remains up in the air beyond this season, Grier's exit plays into McDaniel's somewhat now-infamous "I wish it were colder" philosophy.
That is to say, bring on the adversity. It's an opportunity for growth. Or as Yoda says to Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi, "The greatest teacher, failure is.