CUT Tua Tagovailoa? Mike McDaniel’s Job SAVED? FIRE Anthony Weaver? Dolphins Rumors After TNF

Dolphins' Early Season Struggles

• 📉 The Miami Dolphins are 0-3 after losing to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football.
• 🏈 The team's performance against the Bills showed some inspired play, contrasting with earlier season efforts.

Tua Tagovailoa's Quarterback Play

• ⚠️ Tua Tagovailoa struggled late in the fourth quarter again, throwing interceptions in crucial moments against both the Bills and Patriots.
• 📊 His career stats in late-game trailing situations show 7 touchdowns and 7 interceptions with a passer rating in the 70s.
• 💸 Cutting Tua is financially unfeasible due to his large contract and significant dead cap hits, making a trade or post-2026 cut more likely.
• ⏳ The speaker believes Tua is "all but done in Miami" long-term, anticipating a new coach and GM in 2026 will plan for his replacement.

Mike McDaniel's Coaching Performance

• ✅ Coach Mike McDaniel received credit for having the team "prepared and ready to play" against the Bills, avoiding a blowout.
• 📈 However, McDaniel's career record is 3-14 against teams with a winning record and 25-12 against teams at .500 or worse, labeling him a ".500 coach."
• ❌ His inability to win big games against good teams and recurring miscommunications are cited as reasons he is not seen as the long-term head coach.

Defensive Coordinator & Personnel Issues

• 📉 The Dolphins' defense, led by Anthony Weaver, is described as the "worst defense in all of football", consistently giving up over 30 points per game.
• 🏈 The highly-touted front seven has been "absolutely abysmal" in generating pressure, with Josh Allen facing only a 9.4% pressure rate.
• 🧠 Weaver's questionable play calls, such as dropping defensive lineman Zack Sieler into coverage on third down, were highlighted.
• 🛠️ Blame for the defensive struggles is also attributed to GM Chris Grier for poor personnel decisions, particularly in the safety room and cornerbacks.