Dolphins’ Season Unravels as McDaniel Faces Mounting Pressure
The Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL season has kicked off with a string of disappointments, and the heat is on head coach
Mike McDaniel like never before. After a crushing 33-8 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, the Dolphins have landed among the league’s worst in both points scored and allowed. With the team entering Week 3 as major underdogs against the Buffalo Bills, speculation is swirling:
Could McDaniel be the next NFL coach shown the door?
Why McDaniel’s Future Is Suddenly Uncertain
McDaniel, now in his fourth season with Miami, has delivered two playoff berths but failed to notch a postseason win. Last year’s 8-9 finish and playoff miss already had fans and analysts questioning his tenure. The Dolphins’ latest embarrassing loss only intensified those doubts, especially as six other coaches hired in McDaniel’s class have already been fired.
NFL insiders point to owner Stephen Ross’s history of making swift coaching changes. Ross fired Joe Philbin after a 1-3 start in 2015, and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio recently told The Rich Eisen Show,
“If the losses continue, I suspect that Stephen Ross will consider making some sort of in-season change.”
The Next Two Weeks Could Decide Everything
While a loss to the Bills—Super Bowl contenders—might not be the final straw, ESPN’s Peter Schrager believes the real test comes in Week 4. If the Dolphins lose at home to the New York Jets on Monday Night Football and start the season 0-4,
“that’s when we really start talking about this,” Schrager said.
The pressure is palpable. Miami fans are restless, and the national spotlight is unforgiving. McDaniel’s overall record (28-24) is respectable, but the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” business, and patience is wearing thin.
What’s Next for Miami and McDaniel?
If the Dolphins can’t turn things around quickly, McDaniel could join the growing list of coaches ousted before midseason. The next two games—especially the primetime matchup against the Jets—may be his last chance to prove he can right the ship.
For now, McDaniel remains at the helm, but the clock is ticking. Miami’s front office and fanbase are watching closely, and the outcome of the next few weeks could reshape the franchise’s future.
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