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Following a devastating 28-6 defeat against the Baltimore Ravens, the Miami Dolphins have decided to part ways with General Manager Chris Grier. This move has sparked commentary from notable sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, who suggests that racial issues may have played a part in Grier’s departure.
By Friday morning, the Dolphins officially announced their decision to “part ways” with Grier, marking a significant shift in the team’s management strategy. The team’s Chairman of the Board and Managing General Partner, Stephen M. Ross, issued a statement addressing the situation.
“This morning, I made the decision, along with general manager Chris Grier, to mutually part ways,” Ross stated. “I have incredible respect for Chris and his family, and I want to thank him for his many contributions to the Miami Dolphins over the past 26 years.”
Ross emphasized the need for change, stating, “As I assessed the state of the team and in my discussions with Chris, it became clear to both of us that change could not wait. We must improve — in 2025, 2026, and beyond — and it needs to start right now.” Consequently, the team has appointed Champ Kelly as the interim general manager, effective immediately, as they embark on the search for a permanent replacement. This development was reported by BroBible.
As I assessed the state of the team and in my discussions with Chris, it became clear to both of us that change could not wait. We must improve — in 2025, 2026, and beyond — and it needs to start right now. Champ Kelly will serve as the interim general manager, effective immediately, and we will begin our search for a new general manager. BroBible reported.
But Stephen A. Smith didn’t see a decision that was best for the team. He seems to see racism, and he wonders why the white Mike McDaniel wasn’t fired before the black Chris Grier.
“It was about Tua. It was about Mike McDaniel. And the brother gets fired first? All I know is this, I better hear Mike McDaniel’s name today,” he exclaimed on ESPN’s First Take on Friday.
Smith went on to blast the team and said McDaniel should be fired, too.
“Mike McDaniel with the glasses, giving one-word answers at the press conference, looking like a man from the Geek Squad from Best Buy…that brother gets to keep his job for the rest of the season? Nah, that’s BS. That man needs to be gone, too,” Smith said.
One commenter turned that right around on Smith, writing on X, “If McDaniels’ skin was darker, there’s no way SAS would call for his firing.”
Smith has a history of throwing the race card in his sports commentary.
In August, for instance, he insisted that white sports analysts should not be allowed to comment on black players’ actions on the field during fights between players.
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