But as Ian Rapoport noted on Thursday, fans and players could potentially turn the heat way up on the entire situation"Stehen Ross, the Dolphins' owner, does not want to fire McDaniel. ... My sense is nothing is imminent for the Dolphins on [potentially firing McDaniel]," he reported. Granted, while the culture in the locker room is important, it's ultimately the results on the field that matter, and the Dolphins have been poor to start the 2025 season. The Dolphins moved on from some talented players in the offseason, and perhaps an adjustment period was always inevitable. But the Dolphins were a disappointment in 2024, and they are trending that way again this season.