MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke to native reporters throughout his weekly Monday media availability, and there was a way of frustration.
It’s exhausting to blame the whole lot on him, although.
The Dolphins held a 27-23 lead in the fourth quarter after large receiver Malik Washington returned a Patriots punt 74 yards for a landing – sending the Hard Rock Stadium crowd right into a frenzy.
It was the first time since Nov. 1, 2020 {that a} Dolphins participant returned a punt for a landing.
What felt like seconds later, nevertheless, Miami’s particular groups unit gave up a 90-yard kickoff return to operating again Antonio Gibson, giving the Patriots the lead again, 30-27.
The Dolphins by no means regained the lead, in the end falling 33-27 to drop to 0-2 for the first time below McDaniel, and first 0-2 begin since 2020.
The last drive highlighted the identical points which have plagued the Dolphins throughout McDaniel’s 4 seasons: pre-snap penalties, miscommunication about participant positioning, and poor offensive line play in essential moments.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who accomplished 26 of 32 passes for 315 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, was sacked 5 instances Sunday.
Miami’s schedule doesn’t get any simpler, as the crew travels to Buffalo on a brief week to face the 2-0 Bills, who dominated the New York Jets, 30-10 in Week 2.
A reporter requested McDaniel Monday what he’s doing to keep sane with so many individuals calling for his job.
“Buffalo,” McDaniel stated.
Two weeks in, Buffalo is shaping up as a professional Super Bowl contender – led by quarterback Josh Allen and operating again James Cook.
Including the playoffs, the Dolphins are 1-6 in opposition to the Bills in the McDaniel period – the lone win coming Sept. 25, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium.
It’s no secret the Dolphins shall be heavy underdogs once they take the discipline Thursday night time at Highmark Stadium – hoping to keep away from their first 0-3 begin since 2019.
McDaniel is definitely not seeing it that means.
“Fortunately, the bad taste in our mouth continues, but we get another opportunity to play Thursday night against an opponent that will not care about any of our hardships,” McDaniel stated Sunday. “At least we get to try to get back out there and make some things right here in a couple days.”
Miami’s Week 3 sport kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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