Following a crushing Thursday Night Football loss, the Dolphins decided to address their internal issues, starting with the dismissal of nine-year veteran and general manager Chris Grier. Under Grier's leadership, the Dolphins hold the league's longest playoff winless streak (since 2000). Grier's draft record has been widely criticized; while he had his moments of brilliance with players like Xavien Howard, Jerome Baker, and Christian Wilkins, he also has a history of disappointing decisions, such as choosing Charles Harris over TJ Watt and selecting Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert.
Simultaneously with announcing the general manager's departure, the Dolphins also announced that head coach Mike McDaniel would remain with the team until at least the end of the season. The Dolphins' owner likely believes the current poor performance is more attributable to the general manager's inept roster planning, while the head coach is simply a case of being unable to cook without ingredients. This announcement has forced many teams eyeing McDaniel to temporarily back down, but it's believed that with his abilities, he will undoubtedly become one of the most sought-after offensive coordinators in the league.
