ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called out the Miami Dolphins in a scathing rant after they parted ways with general manager Chris Grier.

On Friday, the Dolphins announced that they parted ways with GM Chris Grier following their embarrassing 28-6 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens on ‘Thursday Night Football’. Champ Kelly will serve as Miami’s interim GM for the remainder of the season.

The Dolphins have only lost double-digit games once since the 2018 season, but this year’s group stands at 2-7 following the humiliating defeat in prime time. Thus, it only feels like a matter of time until head coach Mike McDaniel is also handed his walking papers.

During Friday’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take”, Stephen A. Smith ripped on the Dolphins for firing Grier first, wondering why McDaniel wasn’t also let go. With the way Smith worded things, fans are wondering if he was trying to imply that the Dolphins were racist:

“This BS. That’s the first fire? Really? That’s what we doing? With what we’ve seen?…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.”

Predictably, Stephen A. Smith’s take led to some backlash and responses from fans.

“Wow! I really like Stephen A Smith but he’s dead wrong. Chris Grier is awful and deserves the most blame,” a user wrote.


“Stephen A is a ragebaiting birdbrain. Chris Grier has been ruining the Dolphins longer than Mike McDaniel has been with the team,” said another.

McDaniel and the struggling Dolphins return to the field for a Week 9 home showdown with the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 9.

Chris Grier Spent 26 Years In Dolphins’ Organization

Chris Grier (Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images)
Grier began his NFL scouting/executive career with the New England Patriots in 1994 and stayed there until 1999. He joined the Dolphins as a scout in 2000 and was promoted to assistant director of college scouting in 2003, holding that position for four years.

In 2007, the Dolphins promoted Grier to the director of college scouting. After eight years in that role, he was promoted to GM in 2016, following the firing of Dennis Hickey.

Per Pro Football Reference, the Dolphins went 77-80-0 over Grier’s nine and a half seasons as the Miami general manager. They only finished with 10-plus wins three times and qualified for the playoffs thrice, but went one-and-done in the Wild Card Round each time.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.