Overview

• During Monday’s press conference, Mike McDaniel declared it a “great morning” because “we’re another day closer to death,” eliciting laughter from the room.
• The comment drew comparisons to Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla’s unconventional media remarks and underscored McDaniel’s offbeat motivational style.
• McDaniel’s dark humor masks underlying frustration with Tyreek Hill after the receiver publicly questioned De’Von Achane’s role on third downs.
• Earlier this week Hill suggested removing Achane in short-yardage situations, prompting McDaniel to sarcastically praise it as “genius reporting.”
• As Miami integrates All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in place of Jalen Ramsey, McDaniel balances edgy leadership with roster and injury uncertainties ahead of the preseason.