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Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio watches the defense during the scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium
Dolphins players’ jabs at Vic Fangio reveal the real reason why he left
The NFL world was left a little shocked on Wednesday after it was reported that the Miami Dolphins have mutually parted ways with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
The Dolphins have a solid season, with their defense being ranked 10th in the NFL. So this move was a little odd.
But the real reason it happened has begun to come to light.
It started when Fan Nation’s Omar Kelly reported that “Fangio’s stubbornness and uncompromising ways didn’t sit well with many of his players and other coaches.”
“According to team sources, Fangio’s performance was a major topic of discussion in coach Mike McDaniel’s exit interviews, and there were a number of the team’s top performers who either wanted Fangio to change his ways or be replaced, and flat-out told McDaniel this,” Kelly wrote.
This was even more evident when two players reacted to the news after it broke.
Cam Smith and Fangio clearly had some bad blood this season, after the coach told reporters that the cornerback needed to earn trust by playing more. But he didn’t get that many opportunities on the field.
Kelly reported in his piece that Smith was in “Fangio’s doghouse before the season and never exited despite Miami’s struggles at the position.”
So, his latest tweet showed just how free he feels after the latest news.
And Smith wasn’t the only one, with safety Jevon Holland also posting a video, reacting to the news.
Here he’s kicking rocks, basically saying that he wanted Fangio gone. And that has happened.
The coach is expected to move to the Philadelphia Eagles and take their open defensive coordinator position. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will be on the hunt for someone new.
Head coach Mike McDaniel released a statement after the news was made public.
“I want to thank Vic for his contributions in 2023. When we assessed the season, it became apparent that this was the best path forward for all parties involved,” McDaniel said the statement. “Now, we turn our focus to 2024 and beyond with urgency as we identify the best candidate to lead our defense moving forward. We remain steadfastly committed to the development of our players and to building a winning team with sustained success.”
Sophie Weller is an NFL writer and reporter for A to Z Sports, primarily covering the New England Patriots. She previously worked for MassLive as a high school and professional sports intern, graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a dual degree in Sports Management and Sports Journalism in May 2023.She is also an A to Z Sports official Taylor Swift reporter.
