La noticia del momento en la NFL es el despido del entrenador en jefe de los Miami Dolphins Mike McDaniel quien luego de 4 temporadas ha llegado a su fin su etapa en el sur de la florida.
El anuncio fue sorpresivo considerando que al principio de la semana la búsqueda el nuevo gerente general para el equipo tres de las ocho candidatos que tenían los Dolphins eran con personal de los San Francisco 49ers.
A continuación las reacciones en redes sociales al anuncio de la salida tema de McDaniel como entrenador en jefe del equipo.
ESPN Sources: Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross met with McDaniel this week to discuss the season. After that meeting and reflection, Ross decided to move on. pic.twitter.com/tp9TnpGQ1l
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are now looking to hire a new GM and head coach, which means this could be the first time since Steve Ross became owner in 2009 there could be a full org. reset.
(In 2016, new coach and GM but Grier had been with club since 2003 and Mike T was retained as Exec… https://t.co/MYXCDPp4tq
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) January 8, 2026
As of last night, the Miami Dolphins had had no contact with John Harbaugh or his camp, per sources.
I'd expect that to change.
And if you're connecting dots, Chad Alexander (interviewing for Dolphins GM job) has a long history with Harbaugh from their Baltimore days.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 8, 2026
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross met with Mike McDaniel on Tuesday to review 2025, and outline a plan for 2026. Ross really likes McDaniel—sticking with him through the firing of GM Chris Grier. But after some reflection (and changing dynamics on the market), he's taking this course.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 8, 2026
Los Miami Dolphins han decidido despedir a su entrenador en jefe Mike McDaniel. Por qué ahora? Les cuento todos los detalles por @espndeportes #nflxespn🏈 pic.twitter.com/wKnNneKAsi
— Sebas M. Christensen (@SebastianMCESPN) January 8, 2026
I do not normally respond to online rumors but feel the need to do so at this moment
I will not be a candidate for the currently vacant HC and GM positions with the Miami Dolphins.
While you never know what the future may bring right now my focus must remain on global events…
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 8, 2026
Miami Dolphins head into an offseason with a full organization reset.
– New GM
– New Head Coach
– New QBMost encouraging aspect of all of this and they looked inwards and knew they needed to change. Brought in Aikman to help. Hopefully this results in a bright future.
— Daniel Eliesen (@EliesenDan) January 8, 2026
I see the Harbaugh Sweepstakes coming down to the Giants vs. Dolphins now that Miami has fired Mike McDaniel. Dolphins added Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander to their GM search after Harbaugh was fired. Alexander worked more than 10 yrs with Harbaugh in Baltimore before 5 yrs…
— Gary Myers (@GaryMyersNY) January 8, 2026
I really liked Coach Mike McDaniel. Seemed like a very personable individual and I was impressed when speaking to him. But, in the NFL, you have to have results and unfortunately he did not get the Miami Dolphins to where the needed to be.
I wish nothing but the best for Mike!
— Big E (@ian693) January 8, 2026
#BreakingNews Mike McDaniel fired as Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins!
Join @FinStanza @FinsSammy and myself for an emergency pod live in a just a few minutes!
Watch: https://t.co/OjE4A2iZQY #PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/NlC29GXoGd
— Bobby Fins Talk (@BobbyFinsTalk) January 8, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have broken my phone and the internet this morning 😂 let’s gooo
— Dolphreaky (@dolphreaky) January 8, 2026
THE DAY HAS COME 👀
Some thought we’d never see it…
Harbaugh 👉🏼 pleaseeeee ✈️
wow. #phinsup https://t.co/cQh46Hhj3U
— 305 Sports Babe ❣️ (@305sportsbabe) January 8, 2026
Wishing Mike the best. I believe this is the right move for Miami. Perhaps this is a sign that a certain Super Bowl winning, available Head Coach could be on the way.
It’s a new dawn and a new day in Miami. https://t.co/WtPZMhDiaP
— Jason Sarney – Dolphins Wire (@Jason_Sarney) January 8, 2026
It’s been a roller coaster with Mike these past four seasons, but I want to thank him for the time and effort he put into our Miami Dolphins.
Players and staff alike love Mike McDaniel.
I wish him nothing but success in his future.#PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/6GqA8xjyNh
— The Kevin Harlan Effect (@KevHarlanEffect) January 8, 2026
In the end, this was the best thing for the Miami Dolphins.
Mike McDaniel has a brilliant football mind in schematics. But his leadership lacked and it was clear certain players were happy to move on from Miami after last season.
McDaniel will probably land in DC, LA, SF or…
— Tom Ernisse (@DolphinsTalkTom) January 8, 2026
Tantas veces te pedí una Ross…#PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/rebTmi9QR1
— César Mercado (@Csarmerc10) January 8, 2026
BREAKING🚨
The Dolphins have officially fired Head Coach Mike McDaniel🤯 pic.twitter.com/5k71jdGQFB— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) January 8, 2026
Chris Grier fired
Mike McDaniel fired
Tua Tagovailoa won’t be a Miami Dolphins anymore pic.twitter.com/ilTwWnIfDB— Kev ☔️ (@HollywoodxKev) January 8, 2026
I don’t think Mike McDaniel was the problem in Miami. I think he over succeeded initially with Tua, they paid him, and he regressed hard https://t.co/V3GhOPjXeB
— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) January 8, 2026
What does Mike McDaniel's firing in Miami mean for the rest of the NFL coaching carousel?@colincowherd breaks it all down pic.twitter.com/xtwwmXvwKL
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) January 8, 2026
Por un lado, una lástima que no funcionó. Creo puede ser un gran coach.
Por otro lado, inicia una nueva era . Nuevo HC, nuevo Gm.
Por fin una buena decisión de Ross para iniciar de 0 https://t.co/LMN2aY6n0R
— Delfines de Miami 🇲🇽 (@Dolphins_MX) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel seeing John Harbaugh at the Dolphins facility after he just got fired https://t.co/PqYRyC6D8L pic.twitter.com/Wm6SJYRxEI
— Bet105 (@bet_105) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel proved to be a Top 5 offensive coordinator but an average head coach … 35-33, 0-2 playoffs in 4 seasons. I don’t blame owner Ross for wanting more. Unfortunately the new coach/GM will be stuck with a Tua Problem.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 8, 2026
thank you, mike mcdaniel. head coaching career was shorter than his pants. pic.twitter.com/tYpwialoPs
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) January 8, 2026
Miami Dolphins total offense ranked under Mike McDaniel
2022 – 6th
2023 – 1st
2024 – 26th
2025 – 27thMike McDaniel coached under Dan Quinn in Atlanta and is pretty close with Dan Quinn
Should be a name to watch for Commanders OC job. pic.twitter.com/ayEsQvAf7h
— 𝒆𝒍𝒊… (@CMNDERS) January 8, 2026
From our breaking news segment on @NFLNetwork: The #Dolphins fired coach Mike McDaniel, a surprise move for everyone involved. What does it mean and what now? pic.twitter.com/8bAPy64LTI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2026
it's been discussed that Mike McDaniel would be a really solid candidate at his next coaching stop after Miami. Then it seemed like he was staying and with a new GM and possibly QB, that "second stop" would be in Miami. It's not. Now an 8th opening and another potentially strong… https://t.co/zPe02XHZdy
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 8, 2026
Never thought I would be thanking a Cowboy. But it seems someone in the front office has some sense. This move smells like Alexander as the GM and Harbaugh as the HC. And that changes everything in Miami. pic.twitter.com/Q3IQxh07mh
— Mike Williams (@SelfMade0602) January 8, 2026
Tiki says the Dolphins are "100 percent" a threat to get John Harbaugh now that Mike McDaniel is fired: pic.twitter.com/kudDkbD7cn
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel fired: What led to the move, future candidates, McDaniel outlook and more. https://t.co/cJfxPfQLCZ
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 8, 2026
The Dolphins can interview out-of-work coaches at any point. If they wish to interview coaches on the Seahawks or Broncos, they need to get those in by Monday or risk not being able to speak with them until after the Super Bowl, should their team make it.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel looking at Tua Tagovailoa while leaving the Dolphins facility pic.twitter.com/70Ft79R22G
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) January 8, 2026
The Miami Dolphins to Mike McDaniel the moment John Harbaugh become available pic.twitter.com/GpWfcflec5
— NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) January 8, 2026
I get this move.
But I’m not sure McDaniel had a real chance to prove himself.
His marching orders were to salvage and maximize Tua, and, inarguably, he did.
If he gets another chance, in a better situation, I think he could be a really good coach. pic.twitter.com/wP61hC1yXC— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel's tenure will be remembered for having good/competent offense ONLY when Tua Tagovailoa was his QB, building a good Run game, he got away from consistently, and LOSING every single big game, he got to, every single year.
— Alfredo Arteaga (@Alf_Arteaga) January 8, 2026
Mike McDaniel is going to come out of this smelling like a rose. He can pick his OC job/who he wants to work with, setting himself up for success and another HC shot, *if* he doesn't get a different HC job in this cycle.
— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) January 8, 2026
Wishing Mike McDaniel the best. I believed in the offensive IQ, but the repeated second half lapses were impossible to ignore. He’ll be better suited as an offensive coordinator. https://t.co/YiPLzGXX1T pic.twitter.com/IUFzXaY8Dt
— Nin9tyNin9 (@casados_aaron) January 8, 2026
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— Guillermo Schutz (@memo_schutz) January 8, 2026
Ahora, por Harbaugh.
Y en una de esas, por lo difícil que será para Ravens mantener a Lamar.. habría un nuevo 8 en Dolphins.
Ok ok.. todo es un sueño, pero… pic.twitter.com/dSk2Bke8HP
— Alfredo Tame (@Tamedamus) January 8, 2026
Maybe he's not a "leader of men." But whoever gets my long-lost brother Mike McDaniel is getting one of the NFL's best schemers.
Had #Dolphins 3rd in yards per play in 2022, 2nd in 2023. Even 14th in 2025 with no Tyreek, corpse of Tua, horrific OL.
You also legit comedy. https://t.co/szRwUhmHBk
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) January 8, 2026
