Day After the Dolphins-Jets Week 15 Game: McDaniel’s Takeaways
Head coach of the Miami Dolphins Mike McDaniel reflects on his team’s 30-0 triumph at Hard Rock Stadium over the New York Jets.
After the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 30-0 at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, head coach Mike McDaniel held his customary day-after-the-game press conference.
The following were the main points of McDaniel’s press conference:
— In response to the first question, McDaniel stated he was unaware of Andrew Van Ginkel’s broken nose until he saw his face. Van Ginkel was reportedly injured against the Jets.
— After exacerbating his oblique injury, Austin Jackson left the Jets game; however, according to McDaniel, the injury is not as serious as the one that sidelined Jaelan Phillips for a few weeks. daily phone calls to him.
In reference to Tyreek Hill and Xavien Howard, McDaniel notes that any player who exercises prior to a game should be regarded as “close.”
— Raheem Mostert broke the franchise record for both total and rushing touchdowns in a season. McDaniel also expressed his teammates’ excitement for Mostert and complimented him on his perseverance throughout his career
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— Initiating precautions The Jets game was missed by Jevon Holland DeShon Elliott, and according to McDaniel, the team will continue to handle Holland on a case-by-case basis. Throughout the entire game, refers to Holland as “a coach on the field”. Elliott is still in the concussion protocol, but according to McDaniel, he’s making good progress and should be ready for the Dallas game.
— McDaniel described Emmanuel Ogbah as day-to-day due to a hamstring injury.
McDaniel claims he hasn’t given much thought to the narrative that Miami hasn’t beaten a team with a winning record this season as the Dolphins prepare for Dallas week. Declares that the Cowboys will be the only team on the agenda and jokes that he gave his players the go-ahead to tell any reporter who inquires about it this week to respond with “All due respect, F off.”
— When asked about Durham Smythe’s contributions, McDaniel highlights his all-around effectiveness for the group. “Every time he’s on the field, he’s a big part of what we do.”
This week is the deadline for activating running back Chris Brooks. According to McDaniel, Brooks has put himself in a good position and “guys can depend on him,” so choosing to activate him was simple.
— McDaniel reiterates that he doesn’t like to close the door on any player, but adds that “it’s not really on my radar at this time.” Guard Isaiah Wynn is still on injured reserve.
— Due to a hamstring injury, Robert Hunt has missed the last few games; however, McDaniel says he’s not ready to give up on him and that he hopes to play on Sunday.
— Cam Smith is also day-to-day due to a soft-tissue injury (specified as hamstring).
