Mike McDaniel may have just guaranteed Dolphins fans' worst nightmare

Miami Dolphins v Buffalo Bills | Bryan M. Bennett/GettyImagesThe Miami Dolphins may not have won on Thursday Night Football, but they managed to do enough to keep Mike McDaniel safe for at least another week.

Before Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Stephen Ross doesn't want to fire McDaniel. However, he conceded that if things get worse, he may not have a choice. Looking at the season ahead, it may not get worse until the season is actually over.

The Dolphins' 0-3 start isn't going to last long. Fans realize the chances of Miami turning around its season are slim, but this team proved it can still play when it wants to, and that could…