The Miami Dolphins’ general manager, Chris Grier, has been with the team for over two decades, yet his performance has been underwhelming. Despite his long tenure, Grier has failed to lead the team to consistent success.
Grier started his NFL career as an intern with the New England Patriots in 1994. He later became a scout and was part of the team’s staff during two double-digit winning seasons. However, after he left the Patriots, the team went on to win multiple Super Bowls.
In 2000, Grier joined the Dolphins as a scout and eventually became the Assistant Director of College Scouting. During his time in this role, the Dolphins had their last playoff win.
Grier took over as the Director of College Scouting in 2007 and held this position until 2016. During this time, he was responsible for drafting players who failed to make a significant impact.
Despite his lackluster performance, Grier was promoted to General Manager in 2016. Since then, the Dolphins have had only three playoff appearances and no wins.
Here’s how Grier’s performance compares to other long-tenured GMs:
- Mickey Loomis (Saints): 205-153 record, 1 Super Bowl win, 9 playoff appearances
- John Schneider (Seahawks): 140-89-1 record, 1 Super Bowl win, 10 playoff appearances
- Howie Roseman (Eagles): 127-102-1 record, 1 Super Bowl win, 8 playoff appearances
- Les Snead (Rams): 102-95-1 record, 1 Super Bowl win, 5 playoff appearances
- Jason Licht (Buccaneers): 77-89 record, 1 Super Bowl win, 4 playoff appearances
- Chris Grier (Dolphins): 68-66 record, 0 Super Bowl appearances, 3 playoff appearances
Grier’s record as a GM is just two games above .500, which is concerning considering the team’s struggles.
The Dolphins have had issues with their offensive line, quarterback situation, and have had three head coaches during Grier’s tenure as GM.
It’s hard to understand why Grier still has a job despite the team’s lack of success.
Comparing Grier’s stats to other GMs, it’s clear that he lags behind in terms of success.
Grier’s longevity with the Dolphins is impressive, but it’s not enough to justify his continued employment.
Since Grier arrived in Miami, the Dolphins have won the division twice, while the Patriots, his former team, have won it 17 times.
The numbers don’t lie, and it’s hard to justify Grier’s position as GM given the team’s performance.
Chris Grier’s tenure with the Dolphins raises questions about his ability to lead the team to success.