The Miami Dolphins traded two of their best players to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith left Tua Tagovailoa‘s team and one NFL player in particular is having bittersweet emotions about it.
That guy is Raiders’ running back, Raheem Mostert, who played for Miami the last three seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2023, after leading the NFL in total touchdowns with 21.
Mostert also left the team and it wasn’t on good terms, or so it seems. Via his official X account, Mostert said “Hot take: Be a Pro-bowler on the Dolphins, get treated like sh*t. Happy for my guys though! GO BALL OUT!!” Yikes.
There is some truth to Mostert’s statement, though. Jonnu Smith was the second-best player on the team regarding passing yards. He also led the team in touchdowns. Yet, when asking for a new contract, Miami didn’t budge. As for Ramsey, his issues with the Dolphins’ front office have been well documented.
Three faces gone, but who’s new in Miami?
Well, he might not be new to Miami as he already played for the team. However, having Minkah Fitzpatrick back is great news for the team. Skill wise, the Dolphins have added role players. Tight end Pharaoh Brown, wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and running back Alexander Mattison are going to bring depth to the offense, but won’t precisely light the NFL on fire.
Defensively, the Dolphins spent their first-round pick on Kenneth Grant, defensive end. They also signed Willie Gay Jr. and K.J. Britt as a linebacker duo. The secondary has seen much new faces arrive besides Fitzpatrick. Ifeatu Melifonwu, Ashtyn Davis, Artie Burns, Kendall Sheffield and Ryan Cooper Jr. will all reinforce the perimeter.
Is Mike McDaniel on the hot seat?
Mike McDaniel was hired as the Dolphins head coach back in 2022 after spending one year as the 49ers offensive coordinator. While he has two winning seasons and one 8-9 record last year, his seat might be getting warmer.
His postseason performances haven’t been great and multiple players have questioned their ‘soft’ identity. Most recently, Bradley Chubb was vocal about it. It seems like players are not particularly ecstatic about how McDaniel approaches coaching. This season might be the one where his future is determined.