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McDaniel Rebukes Tagovailoa’s Public Callout as Dolphins Reel at 1-5

The coach said the postgame podium was the wrong forum and cast the missed sessions as non‑mandatory player‑orchestrated film work.

Overview

  • After a 29-27 loss to the Chargers, Tua Tagovailoa told reporters some teammates were late to or skipped player-only meetings, raising questions about accountability.
  • On Monday, Mike McDaniel called those remarks a "misguided representation" and said a franchise quarterback should not air such concerns right after a defeat.
  • McDaniel added that he has ultimate responsibility for performance, noted Tagovailoa has since spoken directly with teammates, and shifted focus to Week 7 at Cleveland.
  • Several players declined to discuss the issue publicly, with linemen Aaron Brewer and Patrick Paul saying such matters should stay within the team.
  • Former Dolphins receiver DaeSean Hamilton posted on X that Tagovailoa had previously arrived late to a team meeting, as media scrutiny intensified while reports indicated McDaniel is expected to remain head coach for now.