Mike McDaniel And The Bucs
January 8th, 2026
So the Dolphins just canned their head coach, a skilled playcaller who had the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense — and what a sight it was — in 2023. And the Bucs now have a fresh vacancy at offensive coordinator.
Mike McDaniel was known as the wizard behind Kyle Shanahan’s inventive running game with the 49ers before he landed the Dolphins head job. This season the Dolphins ranked No. 4 in the NFL in yards per carry.
McDaniel also knows how to throw deep, use elite weapons and get the most out of running backs.
Joe doesn’t care today about McDaniel’s shortcomings as a head coach. He was 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins. (Sound familiar?)
McDaniel can fill a role the Bucs desperately need. Joe can only imagine what he would produce with all the Bucs’ weapons.