Mike McDaniel may be the reason the Dolphins fall short again in 2026

Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel | Kenneth Richmond/GettyImagesDespite two conflicting reports on the future of Mike McDaniel, we have to assume that he will return again in 2026. That won't sit well with many fans, but if he does return, he could also be the reason the Miami Dolphins fail for the third season in a row.

The Dolphins can't afford to get off to a slow start. Their opponents are not entirely set yet, but most are already known, and many are playoff teams. If the Dolphins take a similar path they did this year, the Dolphins are going to fail, and they may not get on a win streak to cast doubt on their future.

Miami's head coach is not looking at a comforting return to his 2023…