The Dolphins must have thought 2023 would go swimmingly in defense with the arrival of DC Vic Fangio, but with his departure the team has more questions than answers.
Miami were 22nd in points conceded last season and that was enough for Fangio, who recently resigned.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters at the NFL Combine that the departure of the defensive coordinator was surprising.
“In regard to the defensive coordinator transition this offseason, I’d be lying if I said I was expecting that during the season at all.
“I think Vic would feel similarly. What happened was basically, I think it’s important when the season ends for you to remove emotion and evaluate and have very, very good conversations with all people that you’re depending on. With Vic and I, we had extensive conversations that were very healthy.
“Ultimately, when push came to shove, it seemed like we both had the opportunity and it’d be best for both parties involved to literally, mutually part. So, it wasn’t anticipated. It was something that I think was a factor of great communication between him and I, where we feel like we’re all best served if we go a different direction, which is something that we had mutual belief. I’m excited for both parties moving forward,” he added.
Fangio has moved on to the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he worked as a consultant, before moving to Miami.
The former Broncos head coach has enjoyed a stellar decade with eight top 10 scoring defenses in the league.
