Mike McDaniel’s job might be safe for a reason Dolphins fans will hate

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel | Nick Cammett/GettyImagesHow bad do the Miami Dolphins have to be before Stephen Ross pulls the plug on head coach Mike McDaniel? Apparently, worse than a 1-6 record. While things could change in the coming weeks, for now, McDaniel appears to be safe.

Fans were upset that he wasn't fired after the implosion against the Cleveland Browns. It's one thing to be blown out by the Indianapolis Colts and then find out they are actually not a bad team, but it is entirely different to lose to another one-win franchise.

Now, ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio is suggesting there is another reason that McDaniel hasn't been fired. He believes McDaniel gives the Dolphins…