Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel decided to retain special teams coordinator Danny Crossman despite subpar performances. McDaniel emphasized the importance of communication and players' response to coaching. The Dolphins struggled in kickoff coverage and punting, although kicker Jason Sanders had a successful season with an 85.7% field goal success rate.
The special teams unit allowed key returns that impacted games, but return specialist Braxton Berrios stood out. McDaniel's decision to keep Crossman for another season despite previous questions shows his confidence in the coach's leadership and ability to improve the team's performance.