Despite recent reports suggesting otherwise, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel should be coaching the rest of this season like his job depends on it. With the Dolphins eliminated from the playoffs at 6-8, McDaniel has reached the low point of his tenure with Miami, and things don't look much more promising when looking ahead to next season.
The decision to bench quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, despite being justified, also represents a stain on his resume as the man in charge of this team. He built his offense specifically to cater to his skillset, and it worked well enough to convince Miami to give Tua a massive contract extension heading into 2024.