The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18 by way of a Denver Broncos win and their loss to the New York Jets. Despite lingering frustrations about not getting over the hump, owner Stephen Ross announced after the game that head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier will return to their posts in 2025.
Fans are not reacting to the news well, taking to social media to express their displeasure.
Dolphins Fans Upset After Mike McDaniel, Chris Grier Return in 2025
After an embarrassing 32-20 loss to the Jets, Ross announced McDaniel and Grier would be back for at least one more campaign.
Yet, fans have grown tired of the status quo. The Dolphins haven’t won a playoff game since 2000, spanning coaches, quarterbacks, and the end of some fans’ patience. Miami entered Week 18 with the 15th-best offense by PFN’s Offense+ metric. Like so many years before, the unit was average, but not good enough to compete with the league’s best.
Fans are even mocking Ross and questioning his lucidity for how he is steering the ship. Some are calling for a boycott of the team. They don’t want others to buy tickets, merchandise, or otherwise spend money to support the franchise. They’ll hope to impact his decisions by hurting his pockets.
In response to Ross running it back…
I'd like to see some solidarity from our base after 25 years without a playoff win, one division title in the last 21 seasons and only 7 winning seasons in the last 21.
We haven't won 12 games in a season since 1990.
NO MORE MERCH! NOT A…
— BLT (@BillfromBoynton) January 6, 2025
One fan, who is a season ticket holder, will not be renewing his tickets. He is disappointed the Dolphins are not doing anything to improve their front office, asking fans to put up with stagnant play and increasing prices.
Probably insignificant,
I’m just one person but I won’t be renewing my season tickets.This team increased ticket prices going into this season, BY A-LOT.
Do little to nothing for their real fans and cater to celebrities. The most important section of the stadium is empty… https://t.co/WzOandgVU7— Mike (@Mik3Jay_) January 6, 2025
Meanwhile, Grier has caught flak for poor free agent decisions like Odell Beckham Jr., who didn’t catch a touchdown in a Dolphins uniform. Others are willing to point the finger at him for fragile roster construction that’s yet to earn an optimistic playoff berth.
Edge rusher Shaquil Barnett sat out the whole season before being waived before Week 18. Barnett ultimately signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in time for their playoff run.
Some fans simply do not believe the personnel decisions will get any better in 2025. Recent draft classes haven’t been kind to Grier’s standing, and the clock is ticking on an expiring window.
After hearing the news that both Grier and McDaniel are coming back next year… The 2025 Dolphins are officially eliminated from playoff contention. pic.twitter.com/JpV8QFbg01
— ABDY (@Abdysphere) January 6, 2025
One fan was happy to call Ross a clown and believes the Dolphins are a circus. The problem with the circus is they come to town, take your money, and then you leave unsatisfied. He might be on to something.
This clown has taken my beloved Miami Dolphins and made them into a complete joke of a franchise. I’ll never forgive him!! pic.twitter.com/pqV2dnauCP
— @MTLDolfan (@Montrealdolfan) January 5, 2025
Finally, some fans would have accepted a half-measure, hoping for a sign of life from Miami. All they wanted was for the Dolphins to show some signs of change to conjure up excitement for next season.
Miami Dolphins fans are waking up this Monday morning going from “they’ll only fire one of them and take the usual half measures” to “damn, I wish Ross would have at least taken the half measure”. #GoFins pic.twitter.com/DqP3f93u1K
— Reason (@the_real_reason) January 6, 2025
The Miami faithful are frustrated, and a once-beloved head coach has found himself in the fans’ crosshairs. If that doesn’t kickstart the front office, Ross may find himself regretting his quick trigger after Sunday’s season-ending loss.