{"id":647326,"date":"2026-01-08T21:57:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=647326"},"modified":"2026-01-08T21:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:57:49","slug":"miami-dolphins-next-head-coach-betting-odds-and-favorites-after-the-firing-of-mike-mcdaniel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/miami-dolphins-next-head-coach-betting-odds-and-favorites-after-the-firing-of-mike-mcdaniel\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Dolphins Next Head Coach Betting Odds and Favorites After the Firing of Mike McDaniel"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a surprising post-Black Monday development, the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, January 8, 2026, ending his four-year tenure. Despite a late 5-3 surge that appeared to secure his position after a 7-10 campaign in 2025, the organization opted for a full reset following the midseason departure of GM Chris Grier. Speculation points to extended evaluation of the season’s shortcomings, or the emergence of high-profile candidates like John Harbaugh, as catalysts for the pivot. <\/p>

McDaniel, 42, departs 35-35 regular-season record, including two early playoff berths (0-2 postseason) but back-to-back losing seasons thereafter. As he contemplates his next move, potential landing spots emerge for the innovative offensive mind. <\/p>

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