The Miami Dolphins are currently under heavy scrutiny. Whether it’s the organization, head coach Mike McDaniel, or the players, things appear to be unraveling. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin recently highlighted just how concerning the culture in Miami has become.
“Except this isn’t a one-year issue with Miami. Set aside the iffy football decisions, like Grier’s inability to field a stable offensive line or properly manage high-profile salaries over the course of a nine-year tenure featuring exactly zero playoff victories. Just from a culture perspective, Miami has been the NFL equivalent of an accident — a controversy, a feud, a drama — waiting to happen,” Benjamin wrote.
McDaniel enters the 2025 season firmly on the hot seat, and recent roster moves have only increased the pressure. The Dolphins traded away Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, raising questions about the team’s direction and leadership.
“All of those now put a tremendous amount of pressure on McDaniel, who is coming off his first under .500 season with the Dolphins, who were also on the outside looking in on the playoffs. We already listed McDaniel as a head coach with one of the hottest seats in the NFL entering 2025, and the road to save his job just got even more difficult,” CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan wrote.
Despite the turmoil, there may still be a silver lining for the Dolphins’ offense. Adding one more key piece could elevate the unit to a new level — and potentially give McDaniel a lifeline.
“That could create a nightmare scenario within the division, as some new projections have the Dolphins making a big signing to build an even more intimidating offense. As if receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle weren’t enough weaponry for Tua Tagovailoa, multiple analysts suggest they sign veteran Keenan Allen to round out the receiving corps,” Musket Fire’s Sara Marshall wrote.
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Allen would be a valuable veteran addition, especially alongside Hill, who is approaching this season with a renewed mindset. Not only could Allen strengthen the offense, but he could also help McDaniel stabilize his job security. If the trio of Hill, Waddle, and Allen can stay healthy, they could form one of the most dangerous receiving units in the NFL.
