Miami Dolphins Expected to Retain Coach Mike McDaniel Amid 1-6 Season Start

Despite the Miami Dolphins' poor 1-6 start to the season and a recent humiliating 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns, the team plans to retain head coach Mike McDaniel. Owner Stephen Ross continues to support McDaniel, who has a 29-29 record over four seasons, including two playoff appearances early in his tenure, though the team's performance has declined recently. McDaniel has expressed that he is not focused on job security, calling it "offensive" to worry about his position and instead emphasizing his commitment to doing his job to the best of his ability. He acknowledged the team's frustrations have affected their play, citing penalties and turnovers in the Browns loss, and stressed the need for everyone, starting with himself, to improve. Players remain supportive of McDaniel, stressing the importance of execution on the field. With a challenging schedule ahead and increasing external pressure, McDaniel's focus remains on coaching rather than the speculation about his future with the Dolphins.