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Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagles would have hired Vic Fangio last year if they could but the timing didn’t work out.
So it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them hire him this offseason when they finally got the chance.
But why did Fangio’s time in Miami last just one season?
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was asked about the split — which was termed “mutual” when it happened — at the NFL Combine on Tuesday.
“I’d be lying if I said I was expecting that during the season at all,” McDaniel said. “And I think Vic would feel similarly. What happened was basically, I think it’s important when the season ends for you to remove emotion and evaluate and have very, very good conversation with all people that you’re depending on. With Vic and I, we had extensive conversations that was very healthy, and ultimately when push came to shove, it seemed like we both had the opportunity … it’d be best for both parties involved to literally mutually part.
“So it wasn’t anticipated. It was something that I think was a factor of great communication between him and I where we feel like we’re all best served if we go a different direction, which is something that we had mutual belief and excited for both parties moving forward.”
The split wasn’t a surprise to anyone who was paying attention. There were plenty of reports and whispers out of Miami that it could be heading that way. And from the beginning it seemed like McDaniel and Fangio were an odd pairing.
This has been in the works for about a week. Philosophical differences would probably be the best way to sum up the divide. I’d expect Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel to look for a more collaborative approach from his next DC. https://t.co/TSX884GlbQ
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 24, 2024
When Fangio became available, the Eagles pounced. The Dolphins moved on and hired Anthony Weaver to be their next…
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Publish date : 2024-02-29 12:00:00
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