The Miami Dolphins held steady at the NFL trade deadline, opting to keep their roster intact despite some intriguing conversations between Head Coach Mike McDaniel and General Manager Chris Grier. The duo weighed their options, exploring potential trades both for and by the team, but ultimately decided not to shake things up.<\/p>\n
McDaniel reflected on these discussions, expressing that sticking with their current lineup was a conscious choice. \u201cWe had a couple of conversations about people reaching out to us and different possibilities, inward and outward,\u201d McDaniel shared.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I think the action was that there was no action. We believe in the roster and want to see the guys come through a tough time.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s really what was executed.\u201d<\/p>\n
While specific players weren\u2019t mentioned, it\u2019s a safe bet that veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell piqued some interest from other teams. At 38, he\u2019s still delivering an impressive season, making him a valuable asset.<\/p>\n
Additionally, teams might have inquired about Miami\u2019s deep stable of running backs, such as Raheem Mostert or Jeff Wilson Jr. Left tackle Terron Armstead might have been another name floating around, given his age, considerations about retirement, and the drafting of Patrick Paul, his potential successor.<\/p>\n
Despite the team\u2019s current 2-6 standing, tying them with eight other teams for the league\u2019s lowest win total, McDaniel is optimistic about the Dolphins\u2019 future. The team has shown flashes of improvement in recent matchups against the Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills, even though they didn\u2019t come away with victories.<\/p>\n
McDaniel insists that progress, however gradual, is evident. \u201cSometimes there\u2019s false hope where you\u2019re saying you\u2019re close, or you\u2019re saying things will get better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI live in real hope, which is, how are people\u2019s games getting better? Are we getting better?<\/p>\n
Does that mean it\u2019s up to standard or that losses are acceptable? Absolutely not.<\/p>\n
But vital to football teams having success in any NFL season is that they master the art of getting better in the noise, and don\u2019t confuse noise with just losing noise. It\u2019s very loud when you\u2019re winning, and sometimes you could be sitting at 6-2, and if the ball isn\u2019t getting better through all the noise, I don\u2019t have real hope.\u201d<\/p>\n
For McDaniel, tangible improvement is the key to unlocking success down the road. \u201cMy hope is real because the football that I\u2019m watching and detailing is improving.<\/p>\n
I think the team is focused on trying to have a game where they feel like their brand of football was mastered. And I think the football team knows that when that occurs, things will take care of themselves in the win column.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the current record, McDaniel\u2019s faith in the process might just be the spark Miami needs to turn things around. As the team continues to hone their craft amidst the noise, they\u2019re keeping an eye on what truly matters \u2013 mastering their unique brand of football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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