Overview

• Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel Sr. launched a scathing critique of Miami Dolphins leadership on his “Say What Needs To Be Said” podcast.
• He described head coach Mike McDaniel as a “pushover” and GM Chris Grier as having “no backbone,” accusing the organization of running “like a little league team.”
• Samuel Sr. blamed the organization’s sensitivity for the trade of All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• His remarks have cast serious doubt on any potential signing of his son, Asante Samuel Jr., who remains a free agent recovering from neck surgery.
• The Dolphins are now facing intensified scrutiny over their secondary strategy as they search for cornerback reinforcements this offseason.