To everyone outside of the Miami Dolphins organization, Mike McDaniel was never truly safe. Inside the building may have been a different feel, but ultimately, the only one who didn't see it all coming down the way it did was the head coach.
Reports indicated that McDaniel was shocked by the development. How he couldn't see the possibility is what is shocking. Ian Rapoport, however, took it to another level. He wasn't just shocked, he was telling everyone he was safe.
From our breaking news segment on @NFLNetwork: The #Dolphins fired coach Mike McDaniel, a surprise move for everyone involved.