Grading Dolphins' 33-27 loss to New England, and grading McDaniel
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Grading Dolphins' 33-27 loss to New England, and grading McDaniel
"It should be noted that the Dolphins are tied for last in the league in turnover margin at minus-4 and they're now minus-14 in turnover margin in the coach Mike McDaniel era, which started in 2022. Their minus-31 point differential this season is second-worst in the league behind Chicago (-34). Fans are mad. Players are trying to keep the faith. McDaniel appears downtrodden."
"If the Dolphins lose at Buffalo on Thursday, McDaniel might lose his job on Friday, which would give an interim coach 11 days of preparation before the New York Jets game on Set. 29. But defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who many think is the favorite to become interim coach, hasn't been much better than McDaniel. The defense is the biggest disappointment of the early part of the season."
"Run game: F The Dolphins rushed for 61 yards on 15 carries, led by running back De'Von Achane (11 carries, 30 yards). Wide receiver Malik Washington had three carries for 23 yards on jet sweeps and laterals, including an 18-yard gain, meaning his other two carries went for five yards. Rookie running back Ollie Gordon II had one carry for eight yards. The run blocking was suspect but more than that, the play calling was suspect."
Dolphins are tied for last in turnover margin at minus-4 and are minus-14 during Mike McDaniel’s era since 2022. The team has a minus-31 point differential, second-worst in the league. Fans are mad, players are trying to keep the faith, and McDaniel appears downtrodden. If the Dolphins lose at Buffalo, McDaniel could lose his job, giving an interim coach 11 days to prepare for the Jets. Anthony Weaver is a possible interim, but the defense has been the biggest disappointment. The run game rushed 61 yards on 15 carries; play calling and run blocking were suspect. Tua Tagovailoa completed 26 of 32 for 315 yards, two TDs, and one interception; the fourth-quarter pick was costly.
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