If you are a fan of rewarding mediocre employees who have a success rate of absolutely Zero, then this is a sad day.

If you want want to win, however, you must hire winners. Chris Grier is a loser. Make no mistake…if you have no success, then you have lost. And Grier brought no success.

The only bad part of this move is that Ross took 7 or 8 seasons too long to make it.

Slowly but surely, I see some improvement in Mike McDaniel. I still want him gone at the end of the year, but I can point to things that he improved on. I cannot say the same for Grier. At least McDaniel finally showed some passion and was furious last night about some of the calls that refs screwed us on. Grier would have just said, “I’m not worried about this.”

Good riddance to Grier.

I doubt you will find anyone on earth who says this is a bad move.

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  1. Dolphins Finally Make the Right Move: Chris Grier Out but Now It’s Time to Get the Hire Right! At long last my friends the Miami Dolphins have taken the step we all knew was overdue: General Manager Chris Grier is out.

    After nearly a decade of inconsistency, mis-drafts, and paper-thin playoff appearances it looks like Ross finally recognized that “good enough” wasn’t good enough. I think the timing of this move at mid-season and before the trade deadline shows Ross is done accepting mediocrity.

    What Comes Next: Picking the Right Architect

    Reports say Miami is considering Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby, Buccaneers Assistant GM Mike Greenberg, and Lions Assistant GM Ray Agnew for the permanent job.

    Each has strengths:

    Halaby brings analytics and process discipline.

    Greenberg is one of the best cap and contract minds in the league.

    Agnew has real scouting chops and leadership presence from the Lions’ recent resurgence.

    But let’s be honest — none of them should be the only names in the room.

    The Candidate They’re Overlooking and I’ve commented about hi before is Ian Cunningham of the Bears and the only real A list hire the Dolphins have a shot at IMO.

    The Dolphins need a builder, not another number-cruncher or contract clerk.
    Ian Cunningham, Assistant GM of the Chicago Bears, is exactly that.

    He’s the rare executive who blends Ravens-style scouting discipline with Eagles-level analytical structure. He’s calm, process-driven, and has championship DNA. Every indicator says he’s the next Ozzie Newsome or Howie Roseman a long-term franchise architect.

    If Miami were serious about sustainable success, they’d at least make the call. Cunningham is an A-list GM candidate by any measure. Ray Agnew, to his credit, is a B-list with A-list upside and is at lest a strong fallback option who could grow into the job. And who know maybe the Dolphins did call Cunninghamm and he said HELL NO! Who would blame the guy!

    The bigger picture is that we need a definitive Leadership Reset. This front-office shake-up can’t stop at Grier. The next GM must also evaluate Head Coach Mike McDaniel with clear eyes. McDaniel is a creative play-designer, but he hasn’t proven he can manage a full football team. Three seasons in, the same problems remain: No halftime or in-game adjustments, Overreliance on scripted offense, Zero year-to-year evolution or improvement, A quarterback (Tua Tagovailoa) who has regressed instead of ascending. Miami doesn’t need a quirky offensive coordinator masquerading as a head coach. It needs a CEO-style leader who can win physical football games in December and January.

    The formula going forward needs to be somthing like….. Hire an actual program-builder not just an analytics guru. Reset the culture around accountability, toughness, and adaptability.
    Evaluate the QB position honestly. If Tua isn’t the guy, stop pretending he is. Build the trenches first not highlight reels. Chris Grier’s exit is the first domino to fall, but it won’t mean much unless the next hire sets a new tone. The Dolphins don’t need another splash.
    They need a leader who can build an organization that wins in January. Ian Cunningham should be that guy, If he’s not, let’s hope Miami finds someone who thinks and builds the way he does.

  2. I think if we get smoked by the Bills and the Commanders, McD will be finished as well. Just my $0.02.

  3. Not sure what their plan is, I thought they might trade more players….

    and watching the other recently bad teams play better, competitively with their new younger QB is quite disheartening and demoralizing. Man, we Dolphins suck.

    but anyway, Go Phin! 🐬

    1. December is here!
      Danger Danger, Will Robinson!

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