If Sunday’s matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins was an AFC East litmus test, then the Dolphins have a lot of work to do in the coming months. After hanging in with Buffalo for a half, the Bills pulled away with dominance en route to a 48-20 win that somehow didn’t even seem that close.
The Dolphins have lofty ambitions because of Mike McDaniel. But he even knows they’ll likely get through Sean McDermott’s Bills to achieve them. As such, McDaniel approached McDermott with nothing but respect in their post-game greeting.
And based on a cromulent reading of McDaniel’s lips, he seems to be a VERY big fan of McDermott’s work in Buffalo:
(Warning: NSFW language/reference in the video below.)
Mike McDaniel to Sean McDermott “I respect tf out of you” pic.twitter.com/pGLd8sIovj
— Logan Macaluso (@L__Maca) October 1, 2023
Honestly, what a classy gesture from McDaniel. His team is a divisional rival with the Bills, and he doesn’t have to show McDermott any respect. But Buffalo is the team Miami is chasing in the AFC East. Buffalo is the team that’s three of four matchups (including playoffs) with McDaniel’s Dolphins dating back to last season.
This was one heck of a way to express how much he appreciates McDermott, even amidst the tough loss.
This was how Twitter reacted to McDaniel's apparent gesture toward McDermott
(Warning: NSFW language in most of the quoted/referenced tweets below.)
"I respect the F***k out of you" – Mike McDaniel to Coach McDermott 🔥💪🏾
— Karlton With A K (@karltonspeaks) October 1, 2023
Mike McDaniel to Sean McDermott just now
"Unbelievable job today. I respect the fuck out of you."#billsmafia pic.twitter.com/seAWrNxA91
— 🅙 🅔 🅕 🅕 (@GilcoGames) October 1, 2023
I noticed McDaniel say this also when I saw the clip in normal motion https://t.co/eTKFoLi1bI
— Tweets by Sneaky Joe (@SneakyJoeSports) October 1, 2023
I hate the Dolphins but I cannot hate Mike McDaniel. Just seems like a really good dude. https://t.co/5umnwWH5OO
— Shaun (@shauntzyB) October 1, 2023
Dammit. Coach McDaniel keeps doing things to make me like him. Respect. https://t.co/9mxsXeCRFb
— Craig H. (@315to513) October 1, 2023
These two will be matching up for quite some time. Both teams have great coaches. https://t.co/F1FmLeHzIO
— bennthewave (@bennthewave) October 1, 2023
I mean, Sean McDermott has already proven he's a great coach many times! 🤷🏼♀️ https://t.co/pkNINkLwU1
— Amy Murray (@VTDukefan) October 1, 2023
This gets me hyped asf. This dude McD is a mastermind rn. https://t.co/fBcfu3Oq2p
— Derek (@beuywrld) October 1, 2023
That’s a “I can’t believe you stopped my offense” kind of comment.
— Tefaha (@TefahaMuney) October 1, 2023
McDaniel is a great coach, he has the Dolphins at the edge.. I look forwardto this rivalry!
— Bob Anastasia (@BobAnastasia) October 1, 2023
I honestly wish I could dislike McDaniel, but he seems like a genuine dude who just loves football.
— BoJim (@TheOtherJimbo) October 1, 2023
