Dolphins fans excited for Mike McDaniel to guide Tua Tagovailoa forward
The Miami Dolphins are hiring former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and fans had some good feelings about what he could bring.
The Miami Dolphins firing head coach Brian Flores has undoubtedly brought about much more league-wide than just a coaching search for the franchise. That too, however, has been ongoing as the organization looked for the right guy to lead Tua Tagovailoa and this offense into the future.
Now, it seems they have found their guy.
After interviews with 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore this week, the former was the choice for the job. Initial reports came out that was the case on Sunday and were then confirmed by Miami on social media.
Thus, Mike McDaniel is the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
We have agreed to terms with Mike McDaniel. Welcome to Miami, Coach! pic.twitter.com/Hk5gIQsc6l
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 6, 2022
Dolphins hire Mike McDaniel as head coach: Fans react
As is often the case on social media, there wasn’t necessarily a universal reaction to the news. All told, though, the reaction seemed to generally be optimistic and positive about what McDaniel means for the Dolphins.
The Dolphins are hiring a coach, Mike McDaniel, described by players and coaches to me as "brilliant," "outside-the-box," "football savant," "innovative," "great football mind," "players' coach" and "communicator."
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) February 6, 2022
MCDANIEL SZN!
— Reason (@the_real_reason) February 6, 2022
THE BIG MAC HAS ARRIVED!
LETS GO!
LIVE AT 6:30 ON @PhinsideTheNFL! #finsup https://t.co/BVzhuUupQZ
The Miami Dolphins are going to name Mike McDaniel their Head Coach!!!
— Big E (@ian693) February 6, 2022
How many of you can give me a #FinsUp ????
Lets GOOOOOO!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Q0so2Gnh7c
Mike McDaniel seems like the type that walked into that interview and told Ross and Grier “tough week huh?”
— Milex (@pink1320) February 6, 2022
Based on what I’ve read, and his epic press conferences, I really like the Mike McDaniel hire.
— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) February 6, 2022
No doubt there’s risk in hiring a head coach without experience in that position and just one season as an OC. Plus, the impact of Shanahan in the success. But, Mike McDaniel seems universally respected around the NFL and getting a young, offensive guru isn’t a bad way to go.
— Will Manso (@WillManso) February 6, 2022
If the Mike McDaniel hiring isn’t reason enough for cocky Dolphins Twitter to come back then I don’t know what the fuck is🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/h0EdX4fHHv
— VBS (@VBSofficial_) February 6, 2022
The Dolphins hiring of Mike McDaniel as head coach is either going to be a total home run or complete disaster. For numerous reasons, I don't see any in-between here.
— Matt Infante (@MattInfante) February 6, 2022
That said, I have no doubt it will be entertaining as hell. And I'm absolutely here for that.
Mike Gesicki at the moment with Jaylen Waddle and Lynn Bowden Jr after the McDaniel news....
— DolFans Weekly - Jason Sarney (@Jason_Sarney) February 6, 2022
(rumor) pic.twitter.com/Q9s2E1GASU
There are some people in both the NFL and college media that will give every head coaching hire a “C+” because it looks good but no one totally knows how these things are going to work out when you get down to brass tacks.
McDaniel’s background and work with Kyle Shanahan and, on the field, Deebo Samuel should be reason for Miami fans to get excited about the future. This is a proven offensive mind who has been around people of that same ilk. Working with this talented Dolphins group has the potential to yield special results.
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