Dolphins’ Patrick Paul doesn’t hold back on Mike McDaniel — an informative take.

The Miami Dolphins undertook a major front-office and coaching overhaul this offseason, bringing in Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager and Jeff Hafley as head coach. The changes came after the decision to part ways with former head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel’s tenure included a 2023 season in which the team went 11-6 and earned a playoff berth, but they were eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card Game. While McDaniel guided the Dolphins to the playoffs in his first two seasons, the team did not win a playoff game, and in his final two campaigns they missed the postseason and finished below .500.

Patrick Paul, a 24-year-old draft pick for the Dolphins during McDaniel’s era, weighed in on his former head coach during an appearance on The Set with Terron Armstead on July 9. Paul said he felt for McDaniel and described him as “the type of coach that spoke courage into his players.” Paul noted that McDaniel drafted him and believed in him, expressing appreciation for the coach’s approach. He also expressed confidence that McDaniel would continue to succeed with the Chargers, mentioning that Butch Barry, another former Dolphins coach, would be joining McDaniel with Los Angeles as part of Jim Harbaugh’s staff additions.

Paul also commented on Butch Barry, noting Barry’s departure from Miami to join the Chargers. He recalled Barry’s unique coaching style, describing it as efficient and passionately dedicated, and he anticipated positive results for the Chargers given their past and current leadership.

In related commentary, Jonathan Zaslow of ESPN Radio and The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz offered a projection about McDaniel’s future coaching career. Zaslow suggested that McDaniel could become a highly successful offensive coordinator rather than a head coach, citing examples of coaches who thrived in coordinator roles after head coaching stints. He implied that McDaniel has the potential to excel as a coordinator, akin to figures historically noted for strong offensive play-calling and game planning.

Summary:
– The Dolphins replaced their head coach and general manager, moving on from Mike McDaniel after a fluctuating tenure.
– Patrick Paul reflected on McDaniel’s impact and his belief in Paul’s development during their time together, and he indicated confidence in McDaniel’s future with the Chargers alongside Butch Barry.
– Paul described Barry’s coaching style and expressed optimism for the Chargers’ evolution under his influence.
– Industry observers projected that McDaniel could find success as a high-caliber offensive coordinator, rather than continuing as a head coach, based on past patterns of similar career paths.

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