Vic Fangio was released by the Miami Dolphins after just one season, but the players he left behind don't seem upset about it.
Fangio is now headed to the Philadelphia Eagles as defensive coordinator and will return to where he was as a consultant for the 2022 season.
Injuries have been an issue for Fangio's Dolphins defense this season, especially on the defensive line.
But members of the defense team seem to believe the issue goes far beyond medical reports.
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Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will lead a battered defense into the playoffs against Kansas City. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Safety officer Jevon Holland posted a video of himself kicking a rock shortly after the news broke.
His father, Robert, agreed.
“Everyone loves their iPhone, but no one wants iPhone #1. #Upgrade,” he said. Posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Cornerback Cam Smith posted an unlocked emoji on the platform.
That's a far cry from just a month ago, when Miami defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah called Fangio a “genius” in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“When it comes to defensive schemes, he knows how to put guys in the right positions to make plays,” Ogbah said. That's definitely not the case. I definitely learned a lot from him. …He definitely improved my game a lot. ”
After that interview, the Dolphins lost their final three games of the season.
Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Andrew Van Ginkel were out with injuries. All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Dolphins before the season, also missed the start of the year due to injury.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey celebrates after intercepting a pass thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the second half of a game on November 19, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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The Dolphins went 11-6 this season, but lost a home game to the Buffalo Bills in Week 18, missing out on the AFC East title. They then lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round.
Miami's offense was phenomenal. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yards, and Tyreek Hill led the league in receiving yards. Miami's Bugaboos were like any other playoff team.
In the regular season, the Dolphins went 1-5 against teams that advanced to the postseason.
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Fangio will inherit a solid group up front for Philadelphia, but may need to do some work in the secondary after the pass defense slumped late in the season.
Fox News' Scott Thompson and Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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