NFL World Reacts to Miami's Shocking Coaching Decision

The Dolphins fired coach Brian Flores on Monday despite two straight winning seasons.

While a flurry of coaching moves are always expected on NFL's Black Monday, the Dolphins firing Brian Flores was not one of them.

After leading the Dolphins to consecutive winning seasons with a 10–6 record in 2020 and 9–8 mark this season, Flores was fired on Monday much to the shock of NFL fans. 

In total, Flores went 24–25 as Dolphins coach. However, Miami has only recorded three winning seasons in the last 13 years, and two have come in the last two seasons under Flores. 

In fact, the Dolphins have recorded more wins in the last two seasons than the following playoff-bound teams: the Cowboys, Raiders, Patriots, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers.

“I made a decision today to part ways with Brian Flores,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. “After evaluating where we are as an organization and what we need going forward to improve, I determined that key dynamics of our football organization weren't functioning at a level I want it to be and felt that this decision was in the best interest of the Miami Dolphins.”

It's safe to say the move left Dolphins and football fans perplexed, while fans of teams currently without a head coach are clamoring for their sides to make a move for the former Patriots assistant.  

Coach Brian Flores,

Thank you for your time with the Miami Dolphins!

Although you did not accomplish what you wanted while with the Miami Dolphins, there were aspects of the team that grew because of your leadership.

I hope you find success in the future. #FinsUp always!

— Big E (@ian693) January 10, 2022

Brian Flores now the first coach in nearly 2 decades to lead the Dolphins to back to back winning seasons and the first coach to sweep the Pats since God knows who ... And fools want him gone 😂

— Ezekiel (@phinsanity32) January 10, 2022

Brian Flores getting fired is wild. Wow

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 10, 2022

Really shocked by this Brian Flores news. Did not see that coming. Great coach!

— Nicole Lynn (@AgentNicoleLynn) January 10, 2022

In the history of the @MiamiDolphins , there have been some historically dumb and bad moves. The firing of Brian Flores is perhaps the single worst decision this organization has ever made. This is not only a desperate move, it’s a pathetic one. Shame on on everyone involved .

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 10, 2022

.@JayGlazer of @NFLonFOX said yesterday ‘keep your eye out on’ Brian Flores in Miami & said, ‘if they get rid of Flores w/ #Dolphins there is a lot more problems in that organization than just that. Welp… 😳 https://t.co/vZ5g6q1vC9 pic.twitter.com/n3DCame2Ms

— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) January 10, 2022

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