On Monday, the Miami Dolphins announced their decision to fire head coach Brian Flores, after he spent three seasons on the job.
Flores’s head coaching stint wasn’t all that unsuccessful, as he compiled 24-25 record and had two winning seasons while in Miami. However, the failure to make the playoffs and lack of consistency both on and off the field prompted the owner Stephen Ross to set a new course for the franchise.
The 2021 season particularly was the perfect display of inconsistency for the Dolphins. They started the season with a win that was followed by a seven-game losing streak. The team then bounced back with a seven-game winning streak that rekindled their hopes of having a successful campaign. However, a loss in the deciding Week 18 game against the Tennessee Titans meant their postseason drought was extended to five seasons.
“I’ve been looking at this over three years now and watching the organization grow,” Ross explained his decision. “And I think an organization can only function if it’s collaborative, and it works well together. And I don’t think that we were really working well as an organization that it would take to really win consistently at the NFL level.”
Despite his shortcomings in Miami, Brian Flores will reportedly have a lot of suitors among other head coach-needy teams. As of now, the list includes the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and potentially the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Dolphins, on the other hand, are expected to pursue an experienced coach with a clear vision. Michigan coach Jim Harbaug is considered the favorite for the position, although Ross downplayed the franchise’s interest in him.
