Patriots’ Rival Expected To Retain Head Coach Despite Failed Season

Key Highlights

• The Dolphins organization does want McDaniel to succeed, and believes that he can do it.”McDaniel signed an extension before the 2024 season that set him up to be the Dolphins coach through 2028.
• However, after a strong start to his tenure, his team has failed to make any noise in the last two years. The AFC East is a competitive division.
• The Patriots and Buffalo Bills both look like contenders, and the Dolphins have not consistently looked like a team built to compete with them.
• Despite a subpar season, the Dolphins have had moments where they look like a solid team, and that seems to be enough for the organization to stick with McDaniel. Meanwhile, the Patriots changed head coaches last offseason and are reaping the benefits.
• The Patriots can clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, while the Dolphins are already thinking about next season.