Short in stature with a pair of glasses, Mike McDaniel does not resemble your prototypical hard-man NFL coach, but he is certainly getting the job done with the Miami Dolphins this season.
The Dolphins lead the AFC East with an 8-3 record and they are on course for a play-off place for the first time since 2016, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle forming arguably the league's best wide receiver duo.
But perhaps McDaniel's biggest success so far is putting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a situation where he can thrive. Blessed with electric receivers and an inventive scheme, the former Alabama standout is having his best season as a pro by far, throwing 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions with a rating above 115.
