Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media during the 2024 NFL Owners Meeting today, covering various topics such as the status of free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the impending contract extension for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. However, one particularly noteworthy aspect was Coach McDaniel’s acknowledgment of considering relinquishing his playcalling responsibilities.
Mike McDaniel said he thought about giving up play-calling "long and hard."
Said he will call plays in the spring and plans to do it in the fall as well. Adds he'll see how things go.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) March 25, 2024
During the press conference, Coach McDaniel discussed the possibility of delegating play-calling duties for the upcoming season. This revelation piqued my interest, as well as that of the beat writers present at the event. As someone observing from a personal perspective, I had previously raised this question on an episode of Another Dolphins Podcast at the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season. At that time, I pondered whether a first-time head coach and play-caller might have too much on their plate, potentially affecting the efficiency of play delivery to the quarterback and the team’s late-game strategy regarding the running game. Additionally, I considered the implications of such a decision on the team dynamics and who might be best suited to assume the playcalling role if it were to be reassigned.
