Dolphins' Mike McDaniels goes full Miami Vice with new press conference look

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniels is entering his third season leading the team, and his new press conference look had the internet cracking jokes.

Aug 15, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to reporters before joint practice with the Washington Commanders at Baptist Health Training Complex. / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Mike McDaniels is an entertaining character. The Miami Dolphins head coach often flexes his dry sense of humor and sarcasm during press conferences, but ahead of the team's preseason finel fans noticed something else.

McDaniels appeared in front of the media to provide an update on star wide receiver Tyreek Hill's hand injury, and he's slowly transforming into his environment as he enters his third year.

Pulling up to the podium in his aviators, gold watch, and pink drink, Miami Vice Mike had the internet on fire, with plenty of X users cracking jokes.

Mike McDaniel’s update on Tyreek Hill injury pic.twitter.com/WiAxsZO6Rq

— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 21, 2024

Several joked Mike McDaniel was transforming into a cocaine kingpin.

It only took two years in Miami for Mike McDaniel to go from Best Buy assistant manager to South Beach cocaine kingpin. pic.twitter.com/JxuKOZRU4C

— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) August 21, 2024

if this man did a time travel to 1987 miami he’d be arrested immediately with 10 kilos of yayo in the trunk https://t.co/1a48fuXKsA

— mike taddow (@MikeTaddow) August 21, 2024

Or maybe he is getting ready for a film role?

Why does Mike McDaniel look like he’s trying to get a part in “The Hangover” https://t.co/hlSyQ6JunX

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 21, 2024

Whatever look he was going for, Mike McDaniel has undoubtedly brought the swagger back to the Miami Dolphins.

Last season, the Dolphins finished second in the AFC East with an 11-6 record. The team had one All-Pro, Tyreek Hill, and six Pro Bowlers, including Hill, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Ramsey.

The team kicks off its 2024 campaign on Sunday, September 8, at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

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