Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported Thursday that Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed five players on last year's roster accounted for half of the team's internal fines for violations such as being late.

One of the crucial steps for McDaniel in rebuilding Miami's culture was getting rid of distractions. That meant some players had to go.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel could be heading into a make-or-break season regarding his tenure with the organization after he failed to guide the club to a single playoff win over his first three campaigns in charge. McDaniel appeared to acknowledge the reality of his situation during a recent chat with Jeff Howe of The Athletic.