If the NFL had a Lombardi Trophy for the most surprising underdog coach, Mike McDaniel would’ve been a sure-shot winner! The head honcho of the Miami Dolphins has been nothing short of a gridiron magician pulling tricks out of his playbook that even Houdini would envy. Since taking charge in 2022, McDaniel has been orchestrating a comeback story that’s got Miami fans doing touchdown dances. Remember the Dolphins’ 3-0 start? That’s all thanks to McDaniel’s coaching wizardry, breaking a dry spell that had lasted three long years. Fast-forward to this year, and the coach has already notched three more wins under his belt, rewriting the franchise record books.  

Let’s take a look at McDaniel’s signature style. The guy is as cool as an ice-cold Gatorade on the sideline, always rocking those slick shades or glasses. Are they prescription lenses, or is there some mystical power in those frames that make him look that cool? Maybe they come with a warning label: ‘Side effects may include looking too awesome.’ Time to dive into McDaniel’s fashion playbook and uncover the mystery of his magical shades!

Fidgets, records, and McDaniel’s vision: Inside the Dolphins’ victory

In their epic clash with the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins didn’t just beat them; they made them kiss the turf with a jaw-dropping 70-20 score. However, they didn’t stop there; they wrote their names in the NFL history books with a brand new league record. They became the first squad to rack up a perfect 10 touchdowns from scrimmage, piled up over 350 yards through the air and on the ground, and boasted not one, but two players with four touchdowns each. 

The classic twist in the story? The only reason the Dolphins couldn’t create a second record is because McDaniel simply chose not to. He backed his actions during a post-match huddle, saying, “It felt like chasing points, chasing a record, that’s not what we came here to do. That doesn’t have a bearing on the overall season outcome…the message I thought it would send wasn’t in line with how I view things.” In the NFL, every head coach has their quirks, and McDaniel is no exception. He’s the man with the plan, often fidgeting with his glasses when he’s about to drop some unconventional play calling. We don’t know the prescription for those specs, but one thing’s crystal clear: McDaniel’s got a laser focus when it comes to the Dolphins. 

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However, could his calculated decisions against the Broncos be part of a grander strategy? It’s a mystery worth diving into.

Denver Broncos: The beginning of McDaniel’s villainous tale

Believe it or not, Coach Cool Mike McDaniel’s got a villain origin story worthy of a blockbuster movie. Before he was the mastermind behind the Miami Dolphins, he was the guy fetching footballs for the Denver Broncos. Rumor has it, that he even tossed in an application for the head coach gig, but the Broncos gave him the cold shoulder. A decision the Broncos have been severely regretting, legend has it.

But then, destiny had its own playbook. Just when the Broncos snubbed McDaniel, the Dolphins came calling. And from there, the NFL scriptwriters penned a tale of glory with their names in golden letters. It’s a classic case of ‘the one that got away’ for the Broncos, while McDaniel’s legacy continues to shine in the Miami sun. 

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