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In his post-game comments, McDaniel spoke vaguely about the importance of players being ready and not a distraction, which critics interpret as a veiled critique of his team’s performance and leadership. His comments, especially about benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the fourth quarter—a move spurred by the team’s disastrous game—were seen as emblematic of a coach who is struggling to manage his squad effectively.