Regardless of the end result, the Dolphins have to proceed constructing with their present head coach, Mike McDaniel. Tales surfaced this previous week with the suggestion that the second-year offensive genius could also be on the new seat with a Dolphins loss to the Chiefs.
It might be a monumental mistake on the a part of Dolphins senior administration to jettison McDaniel so quickly. Positive, the Dolphins haven’t fared properly towards top-shelf competitors, however their first-round opponent, the Chiefs, solely have three wins towards groups with information above .500 and just one victory versus a playoff staff: the Dolphins.
Miami goes into KC lacking greater than eight starters and is also with out featured working again Raheem Mostert and star extensive receiver Jaylen Waddle. There’s a breaking level for a staff to be void of a lot expertise in significant video games and it seems that McDaniel has to mitigate too many accidents, even for a staff that has been resilient most of this season.
But, the principle cause for the Dolphins to stay with McDaniel, it doesn’t matter what, is quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. So far in his profession, the Dolphins QB has not proven that he can win the large sport, however the dude was prime 5 in his place for each essential class: yards (1st), touchdowns (fifth), completion proportion (fifth), ranking (fifth) and completions (4th).
The Dolphins want stability and continuity. Since Miami drafted him fifth general within the 2020 draft, Tagovailoa has had seven completely different offensive coordinators. He lastly has a coach in McDaniel who believes in him and it takes time for some QBs to get to the Tremendous Bowl.
Do a little analysis on former Corridor of Famers John Elway and Steve Younger. The sub-zero bowl in Kansas Metropolis will probably be Tagovailoa’s first publicity to the playoffs and his coach deserves extra than simply some credit score for a way he has carried out this 12 months.
McDaniel is an revolutionary, attention-grabbing individual who has led the Dolphins to the playoffs in back-to-back campaigns. It is a franchise that hasn’t posted a W in a postseason contest since 2000 and has solely certified for the playoffs 4 instances within the final 15 years.
So, whether or not the Dolphins handle to get by the Chiefs or not, McDaniel ought to get a heat welcome again to Miami subsequent season.
