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Former Miami Dolphins Offensive lineman Richie Incognito took a swipe at head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovialoa amid a rocky start to the 2025 season.
Tagovailoa had a terrible game against Cleveland Browns in which he threw for just 100 yards on 23 attempts and threw three interceptions. He is now tied for the league lead in interceptions with 10.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) signals for his team at the line of scrimmage against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field on Oct. 19, 2025. (Scott Galvin/Imagn Images)
The loss dropped the Dolphins to 1–6, and McDaniel had no answer to help the team overcome its adversity.
“I hate the whole situation they’re brewing there,” Incognito said on air. “Arena: Gridiron”. “It’s a dumpster fire and you see McDaniel and Tua throwing bags of gasoline on the fire. We look at this guy on TV – I don't see a leader of people. When I go out there on Sunday and I want to rip someone's head off, I don't get turned on by that guy's (McDaniel) pregame speech.
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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel leaves the field after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 12, 2025. (Rich History/Pictures of Images)
“Tua was talking last week about guys being late and he was talking about leadership. Well, leadership begins and ends with Tua because you are the franchise quarterback. Everyone was on the side: “Did he point his finger at the locker room?” I think when he said leadership he pointed the finger at Mike McDaniel. When people are constantly late in a professional sports organization, this indicates a fracture. This shows favoritism. … For me, this is the biggest flaw in this whole operation.”
Incognito played four years for the Dolphins and earned one Pro Bowl nomination. During the 2013 season, he was at the center of a high-profile bullying scandal.
He said the responsibility lies with team owner Stephen Ross, whom he called an “absentee owner” and who “trusts the wrong guys.” He pointed to general manager Chris Grier, who he said was “bringing in guys who don't fit the mold.”
Miami Dolphins defensive end Richie Incognito (68) prepares to make a block against the New England Patriots in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2013. (Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports)
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So far, the organization has retained Grier and McDaniel. Miami will look to bounce back on Sunday against Atlanta Falcons.
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