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Angry Dolphins Fans Hire Plane to Fly over Hard Rock Stadium Calling for Mike McDaniel’s Firing
Fans flew a banner urging the firing of coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier amid frustration over the Dolphins' 0-2 start and missing playoffs after an 8-9 2024 season.
- Miami Dolphins fans flew a plane over Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday urging the firing of coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier during the home opener.
- This protest followed the team's 33-8 loss to the Colts a week earlier and comes amid dissatisfaction over the Dolphins' 0-2 start and long playoff drought.
- McDaniel, in his fourth season, acknowledged fan frustration, took responsibility for communication issues during the 33-27 loss to the Patriots, but said he does not worry about job security.
- Supporters contributed almost $1,900 through a crowdfunding campaign to finance a plane banner displaying the message "Fire Grier, Fire McDaniel," reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the team's management and performance.
- The protest highlights growing pressure on Dolphins leadership amid mounting losses, long playoff win drought since 2000, and expectations to improve ahead of a crucial game versus Buffalo.
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Mike McDaniel responds to plane banner calling for his firing amid Dolphins’ winless start
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel wasn't fazed by the airplane that flew a massive banner calling for him to be fired over Hard Rock Stadium prior to a 33-27 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
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Miami Dolphins in Disarray as Calls for McDaniel's Job Grow
The Miami Dolphins found a way to lose a winnable game at home to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 33-27. The loss drops them to 0-2 on the season and the Miami fans were restless even before this game.Apparently, some of the fans crowdsourced a banner to be flown over the stadium that read “FIRE GRIER. FIRE MCDANIEL.”As you may have guessed, they were referencing general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel. The latter said in hi…
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