Mike McDaniel has no problem being honest, and the Dolphins coach seemed to acknowledge that when asked about reports that he intervened to keep veterans on the roster.
McDaniel told reporters that he threw an “adult tantrum” in front of general manager Chris Grier in an effort to keep defensive lineman Calais Campbell after the team received an offer for him before the trade deadline. spoke.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. There was a deal in place to send the Dolphins lineman to the Ravens, but McDaniel reportedly reneged on that deal.
“The offer of compensation for his services was genuine,” McDaniel said. According to Pro Football Network. “And I don't think it was like Chris versus me. [We] We worked together and yes, I may have thrown an adult tantrum.
“That's the difficult part of Chris' job. He has to take a long-term and short-term view at the same time while considering the best interests of the organization.” They depend on each other and one of them is the locker room and what one individual does for the whole team.”
This move definitely sent a signal that the Dolphins were giving up on the season after falling to 2-6 at that point.
However, things have improved since then, and Miami is back in the playoff conversation.
The Dolphins won their third straight game since the NFL trade deadline with wins over the Rams and Raiders, and a 34-15 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Campbell has two sacks in the last three games.
“My job is to speak on behalf of what's best for the Dolphins in 2024,” McDaniel said. “I'm really lucky to work for an organization where myself and the GM can be transparent and work together. He didn't want to see any more adult tantrums.”
