MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins were supposed to contend for the AFC East title in 2021 after winning 10 games in 2020; instead, they missed the playoffs for the fifth straight season in disappointing fashion.
The team fired coach Brian Flores and hired 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, ushering in an "innovative" era, as owner Stephen Ross put it.
"We look forward to him working with us and (general manager) Chris (Grier) in creating a team that will win Super Bowls," Ross said. "First, we got to start winning our conference games and our division games, and hopefully get to the Super Bowl.