Getty Mike McDaniel removed himself from consideration for a coaching job Following the season, the Miami Dolphins decided to dismiss head coach Mike McDaniel . Despite reports indicating that McDaniel was expected back, the Dolphins head coach did not retain McDaniel following a second consecutive season below .500. Under McDaniel, the Dolphins made the postseason in his first two years; however, they failed to end their postseason win drought as they lost in the Wild Card round on both