Overview
- The former Dolphins running back described McDaniel as nonchalant and laid back, asserting that players respond to a head coach with a firm, authoritative approach.
- Mostert said Miami lacked toughness under McDaniel and warned that the absence of a disciplinarian presence can be detrimental to a team.
- He spoke from extended experience with McDaniel, having played under him for five seasons in San Francisco and three in Miami.
- McDaniel was fired this offseason after Miami went 8-9 in 2024 and 7-10 in 2025, leading the franchise to pivot toward a harder-nosed identity.
- Reports indicate McDaniel is now serving as offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles, while Miami has hired Jeff Hafley to reshape the team’s culture.