The Miami Dolphins have reached a tipping point after a dreadful 1-6 start. This has left the spotlight squarely on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel. Disagreements first surfaced with mixed explanations for a game-losing interception in week 3 vs. Buffalo , followed by Tagovailoa’s public frustrations with teammates skipping player-led meetings.

McDaniel’s recent concern about Tagovailoa’s league-leading ten interceptions only fueled outside concern after Tagovailoa was benched in the fourth quarter during the blowout loss to Cleveland . An Athletic report via Dianna Russini confirmed that while the locker room has not quit on McDaniel, the relationship between coach and quarterback badly needs repair for any hope of salvaging the remainder of the season

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