The past few years haven't been ideal for the Miami Dolphins, a team expected to find success. Whether it's due to Tua Tagovailoa getting injured, Mike McDaniel not calling the right plays in certain situations, or anything else, the Dolphins need to be better moving forward, and there's no question about that.
However, according to a recent report, it sounds like there's much more going on behind the scenes than what the Dolphins have shown. According to a report from the Miami Herald’s Omar Kelly, coaches Wes Welker and Sam Madison lost their assistant jobs on McDaniel's staff due to Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill's Antics.
“According to multiple sources, Ramsey and Hill’s antics and behavior contributed to two former Dolphins greats - Wes Welker and Sam Madison - losing their jobs as assistants on McDaniel’s staff.
Miami Dolphins receivers coach Wes Welker, left, with wide receivers Jaylen Waddle (17) and Tyreek Hill (10) during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami Dolphins receivers coach Wes Welker, left, with wide receivers Jaylen Waddle (17) and Tyreek Hill (10) during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium.
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“The Dolphins struggled to hold both stars accountable, and I’m told it polluted the locker room because others started following their lead, showing up late for film study sessions and practices,” he wrote.
Two of the better players in the NFL, Ramsey and Hill have been around this league for a very long time.
However, that doesn't mean they can be on the field and off the field doing whatever they want, and ultimately, that's something that falls on McDaniel.
It's a bit unfair that both of them lost their job, but the Dolphins have to do what they believe is right.
Welker, mainly, seemed to be liked by many players. Despite that, it looks like that was a false narrative, as the Dolphins couldn't keep their guys under control.