Miami’s season hinges on leadership more than X’s and O’s. McDaniel’s swift call that Tua Tagovailoa’s comments were misguided signals accountability without humiliation, while the locker-room rift simmers. The piece frames Porter’s Law as a lens on how veterans and a franchise QB shape culture, with a 1-5 start testing who steps up when pressure peaks. For fantasy managers, the key is which Dolphins rally, which unit steadies the ship, and how the schedule impact translates to weekly upside.

Last year’s resilience offers a blueprint, but this year’s mood matters equally. Armstead’s critique of vibe and energy highlights a potential leadership pivot. If the defense can shore up, and the offense translates leadership into consistency, a late-season surge remains plausible. In short, the rest of the season becomes a real-world test of trust, accountability, and the ability to perform under pressure.