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Dolphins Hold Players-Only Meeting After 33-8 Opener as McDaniel Backs Locker-Room Reset

Team leaders cast the meeting as a routine accountability check endorsed by Mike McDaniel.

Overview

  • Following the lopsided loss to the Colts, captains led a players-only session aimed at keeping teammates “locked in” and restoring belief, according to Jordyn Brooks.
  • Tyreek Hill said the conversation centered on standards, preparation and accepting accountability without taking criticism as a personal attack.
  • Mike McDaniel said player-led meetings are part of how the Dolphins operate, adding he was more encouraged by the unified approach in practices that followed.
  • Tua Tagovailoa has been organizing film sessions on players’ off days and noted strong participation after the defeat.
  • The meeting drew national talk-show attention, and some outlets warned that another poor showing against the Patriots could heighten external scrutiny.