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Dolphins' Tyreek Hill reacts to major coaching change

Originally posted on NFL Analysis Network
By Jake Rogers | Last updated 1/26/24

The Miami Dolphins made a surprising announcement on Wednesday, announcing their decision to part ways with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio by mutual agreement.

This unexpected move came as a surprise to the sports world, especially given Fangio’s reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive strategists. Many had assumed he would continue his tenure with the team into the 2024 season and beyond.

The decision also took some within the Dolphins organization by surprise, reflecting the external NFL world’s sentiment.

Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill expressed his reaction to the news on social media Wednesday evening, posting, “Not OG Vic Fangio.”

Not OG Vic Fangio
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) January 25, 2024

The Dolphins explained that the mutual decision would allow Fangio to be closer to his family in Pennsylvania.

With Fangio’s departure, Miami is now tasked with finding a new defensive coordinator as they prepare for the 2024-25 NFL season. In 2023, the Dolphins boasted one of the NFL’s most potent offenses, led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who topped the league in passing yardage.

Hill had been on track for a historic season – aiming to become the first wide receiver in NFL history to reach 2,000 receiving yards – before his pursuit was derailed by injuries.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Dolphins faced numerous challenges, including injuries to key pass rushers such as Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb.

Their season culminated with a frigid road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs, in what was one of the coldest games in NFL history.

While Hill, Tagovailoa and many of Miami’s offensive stars are set to return, the absence of Fangio from the coaching staff leaves the team with the task of addressing defensive strategies for the upcoming season.

This article first appeared on NFL Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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