It didn't come on Black Monday, like many of the other firings across the NFL, but the Miami Dolphins have dismissed head coach Mike McDaniel. The team took extra time to reach a verdict that somehow feels unsurprising and shocking at once.
McDaniel seemed safe, considering the Dolphins could've let him go immediately after their season ended, let alone months ago. Nevertheless, the club has officially decided to go in a different direction.
In the immediate aftermath of McDaniel's departure, Dolphins chairman and owner Stephen Ross released a statement.
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross sends message on Mike McDaniel firing
By the sound of it, Ross was truly torn on how to proceed.