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BILLS-Dolphins Thursday Night Football Thread: Time Might Be Running Out on Mike McDaniel

Alright folks, buckle up — it’s Thursday Night Football and we’ve got a big one: Bills vs. Dolphins.

On paper, this should be fireworks. Josh Allen and the Bills’ defense against Tua, Tyreek, and Miami’s speed machine of an offense. But let’s be real — the real story here isn’t just the matchup. It’s Mike McDaniel and whether his seat in Miami is starting to heat up.

The McDaniel Problem

When McDaniel first showed up, he was the “genius play-caller,” the quirky guy with the offensive brain that was supposed to unlock Tua and make the Dolphins contenders. And for a while, it looked like it was working. But lately? Not so much.

Miami keeps folding against legit competition. They rack up wins against weaker teams, then disappear when it matters most. The offense feels stale, the defense is inconsistent, and some of McDaniel’s in-game decisions have been… let’s just say, questionable.

Why Thursday Matters

Here’s the thing: this isn’t just another game. It’s prime time, against a division rival, with playoff positioning on the line. If Miami comes out flat again, those whispers about McDaniel’s job security are going to turn into full-on debates.

Because let’s face it — this roster is loaded. Tyreek, Waddle, Mostert, a defense with big names… there are no excuses left. At some point, it falls on the head coach.

The Bills Factor

Of course, Buffalo isn’t exactly going to roll over. Josh Allen has been playing like a man possessed lately, and that Bills defense is built to slow down Miami’s speed. If they get pressure on Tua, it could get ugly quick.

Bottom Line

This feels like a make-or-break stretch for McDaniel. Beat the Bills on Thursday and he buys himself some breathing room. Lose — especially in ugly fashion — and the “time is running out” talk is only going to get louder.

So… what do you think? Is McDaniel the guy to take Miami to the next level, or are we watching his Dolphins tenure slowly tick down?