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How Waller Shed Light on McDaniel's Final Day as Dolphins Coach
- Dolphins owner Stephen Ross interrupted a player exit interview to fire Mike McDaniel, according to Darren Waller.
- Waller says the firing followed a post-season discussion about plans for next year.
- Waller described McDaniel as brilliant and highly detailed in his teaching and preparation.
- Waller implied McDaniel could learn and improve from feedback, noting his intelligence.
- Waller’s account aligns with prior reporting from Dan Patrick and Dan Le Batard.
- The firing timing sparked questions about whether Ross acted earlier or waited until after the end of the season.
- The article places the firing within the Dolphins’ broader coaching cycle and post-season context.
- Waller suggested he might be open to McDaniel coaching him again if paths cross.
- Waller credited McDaniel with preparation and situational understanding for games.
- Waller’s future decisions will be made later this month regarding continuing his playing career.
- The piece notes Waller’s one-season tenure with the Dolphins began and ended on PUP and IR.
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