MIAMI Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has been caught playing a genius trick mid-game against the LA Chargers.
In his second season in Florida, the 40-year-old is looking to build upon their 10-8 2022 NFL season.
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But while this may be a serious business, McDaniel is someone who always finds a way to keep things light.
Look no further than his recent cameo appearance in the comical tryout commercial for season three of the Manningcast on ESPN.
Standing opposite the hosts, Peyton and Eli Manning, McDaniel bluntly told them: "You guys are terrible evaluators and go f**k yourself."
And this sense of humor was evident during Miami's Week 1 36-34 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
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As pointed out by NFL Network insider, Daniel Jeremiah, during their season opener, McDaniel and Chargers head coach Brandon Staley were shown on the 360-degree screens in the stadium after LA threw a challenge flag.
Clearly cognizant of the fact he was being closely watched by thousands of fans, McDaniel looks up at the scoreboard and gives off a slight wry smile.
He then looks back to the field and appears to say: "We're going to run it five times, we're going to run the ball five times."
Of course, the Dolphins immediately followed this up by letting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sling it.
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McDaniel's trickery has also drawn praise from former NFL punter turned broadcaster, Pat McAfee.
During his ESPN show on Thursday, McAfee said: "I like that McDaniel took the opportunity to just put a little thing into Brandon Staley's head.
"'Are they going to run the ball? Does he know that he's talking to the entire stadium right now? Is he working it?'"
McAfee also praised McDaniel for his self-awareness and understanding of "everything that is going on."
He even went so far as to call him "the perfect man to be a head coach in the NFL."
And fans too loved McDaniel's antics, with one tweeting: "Mike McDaniel's personality is so refreshing! You can tell he really enjoys the game and brings great energy as a coach."
A second added that the moment was "Hands down hilarious!"
While a third labeled McDaniel "the goat."
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Next up for McDaniel's Dolphins is a trip to Foxboro where they'll face a 0-1 New England Patriots team on Sunday Night Football.
That game is set to kick off at 8:20pm ET on September 17.
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