The Miami Dolphins head coach, Mike McDaniel, enters the 2025 season on the hot seat after failing to secure a single playoff victory in his first three years with the franchise.

The Dolphins went 8-9 in 2024, missing the playoffs for the first time during McDaniel’s tenure and extending the organization’s postseason win drought to 24 consecutive seasons. Occasional glimpses of resolve stood out, including a second-half 6-2 stretch after starting 2-6, but tangible postseason success has remained elusive.

Acknowledging the pressure , McDaniel told Jeff Howe of The Athletic, “For me, the reps allow me to understand this job more. I understand more of my job being tailored to what people need. The job is hard. I definitely feel healthier, stronger, and overall the happiest in Year 4.

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