Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has seen both ends of the football weather spectrum during his playing and coaching career.
Once upon a time, the Miami boss was a wide receiver at Yale. Though the Bulldogs and Ivy League don't typically play past mid-November, McDaniel no doubt got a taste of biting New England autumns.
On the other hand, McDaniel is in his second year with the Dolphins, and presumably acclimated to a balmier existence. When Miami beat the Jets 34-13 on Friday, McDaniel spent plenty of time lingering near the MetLife Stadium sideline heater—setting up one of the funniest exchanges of the season.
Mike McDaniel response to being taunted for using the heater. 😭💕 pic.twitter.com/3ZogdwjfPK
— Stan of Mike McDaddy/Wilkins/Tua (Honky Hater) (@Tranracialangel) November 25, 2023
When New York fans gave McDaniel a hard time while their team was down 27-6, he turned to the crowd and yelled, “I’m cold!” After a beat, he turned again and added, “Also winning!”
The Dolphins have certainly done their fair share of winning this season, jumping out to an 8-3 start.
Whether the playoffs will take them to a warm or cold environment is a different story.
