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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Bradley Chubb admits to ‘lying' about Dolphins' culture change
The post Bradley Chubb admits to 'lying' about Dolphins' culture change appeared first on ClutchPoints. When the Miami Dolphins decided to part ways with Vic Fangio after the 203 NFL season, it was supposed to 'fix' the team's cultural issues. Advertisement The Dolphins players didn't like Fangio's old-school ways, made that known down the stretch, and when he was finally relieved of his duties – allowed to instead lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl – the hiring of Anthony Weaver was supposed to finally get things back on track. And yet, even one of the team's defensive leaders, Bradley Chubb, admitted to reporters at camp that a cultural change simply didn't happen, as the Dolphins put a to – read: fin – into the water instead of going all-in on the change. While the Dolphins still finished second in the AFC East in 2024, they took major steps back from 2023, with their total number of wins, point differential, and offensive rating all taking major steps backward. Still, their defense did improve under Weaver, so who knows? Maybe a renewed commitment to playing defense the right way could correspond with a return to the playoffs if the Dolphins' offense can get back on track. Related: 3 Miami Dolphins underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season Related: Dolphins rumors: Mike McDaniel most to blame for Miami's offensive struggles
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver reacts to Jalen Ramsey split: 'Relationships are hard'
Life will presumably be a little tougher for Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver without seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey leading his unit in 2025. While Ramsey didn't have his best season in 2024, missing the Pro Bowl for the first time since his rookie year, the corner still earned the third highest PFF grade on the Dolphins defense and was even top five on the team in quarterback pressures. But now Ramsey is set to be traded by the Dolphins because, according to reports, he has a "broken relationship" with head coach Mike McDaniel. Advertisement "This game, things change by the day," Weaver told reporters Wednesday. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ramsey, he played very good ball for us, but shoot, relationships are hard. Both mutually have chosen to go other ways, and I respect that and I wish him nothing but the best moving forward. 'I'm fine with it, that's the league. The one thing I know is whether it's through injury during the season or what's happening here with us with Jalen (Ramsey), I'm not getting any sympathy cards from anybody. It's my job, and our job collectively as a staff, to find a way to make these pieces work." For now, Ramsey is still on the Dolphins' roster, although a trade appears inevitable. Assuming he's dealt soon, Miami will be left with a relatively untested and unheralded secondary. Free agent addition Artie Burns, 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith, and second-year undrafted signee Storm Duck are among the top options on the boundary with Kader Kohou set to start in the slot. However, the Dolphins have been in contact with a few free agent cornerbacks, including Rasul Douglas and Asante Samuel Jr. Advertisement "To this point, all I've seen is a bunch of guys who are competitive, are tough and just hungry to get better," Weaver said of the Dolphins cornerbacks. "Usually when you have that combination with good coaching, you're going to find a way to make it work. Ultimately, the cream will rise to the top, but I have ultimate faith in all the guys in that corner room right now who are going to go out there and play for us." The Dolphins would be left with about $25.2 million in dead money if they traded Ramsey before the start of June. By waiting until after the end of May, that dead money total will drop to just $6.7 million. This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver reacts to impending Jalen Ramsey trade
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 questions for the Dolphins to answer in OTAs
3 questions for the Dolphins to answer in OTAs The Miami Dolphins begin organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, the last of their offseason work before a June 10-12 minicamp and a lengthy break before training camp. While still early in the process leading to the regular season, the OTAs are a good time to focus on a few key areas heading into the summer. Miami added eight rookies in the 2025 NFL draft and signed more than a dozen undrafted free agents. Those additions join plenty of second- and third-year players vying for roster spots, so getting off to a good start is vital for several of those on the bubble. Despite being without full pads and contact, and before the rigors of training camp, there are still stories in motion at OTAs as momentum builds for the 2025 Dolphins season: What will the post-Jalen Ramsey secondary look like? Barring a miraculous reconciliation, Ramsey will be traded at some point this summer. As recently as last week, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said the team and cornerback "mutually have chosen to go other ways." Instead, Miami enters OTAs with a secondary comprised of a slew of young, mostly unproven cornerbacks. The Dolphins are likely to eventually bring in a veteran free agent, or maybe even trade for a new No. 1 cornerback. But for now, 2023 second-round draft pick Cam Smith will compete with past undrafted additions Storm Duck and Ethan Bonner, veterans Artie Burns and Kendall Sheffield, as well as rookie fifth-round pick Jason Marshall Jr and undrafted rookie BJ Adams. The safest man in the room is Kader Kohou, a former undrafted gem who has found a home as the Dolphins' slot specialist, but also has the versatility to play on the boundary, if needed. There are also former undrafted signees Jason Maitre and Isaiah Johnson looking to impress in year two. Which bubble players will make an early impression? There are several Dolphins players on the roster who haven't yet lived up to their draft billing and could be down to their last chance to impress coaches. That includes all three remaining members of the Dolphins' Hindenburg-level disaster draft class of 2022. Third-rounder Channing Tindall, fourth-rounder Erik Ezukanma, and seventh-rounder Cameron Goode could all be in trouble when cut-down day arrives. The fourth and final member of the class, Skylar Thompson, was already purged from the roster earlier this year. This offseason is also an opportunity for young players who haven't had much of a chance to make a first impression yet. Tahj Washington, a seventh-round pick in 2024, spent his entire rookie year on injured reserve and tight end Hayden Rucci was on the Dolphins' practice squad for almost all of last season. It could also be an opportunity for 2024 sixth-round safety Patrick McMorris and his draft classmate, fifth-round linebacker Mohamed Kamara, to stand out after quiet rookie seasons. How will the Dolphins' offensive line be arranged? Miami appears to have its five-man starting front on the offensive line written in pen, and -- health permitting -- it could be formidable group in 2025. That depends on a lot of things, though. The Dolphins are hopeful that 2024 second-rounder Patrick Paul will adequately take over for the recently retired Terron Armstead, and that 2020 first-rounder Austin Jackson will make a smooth return at right tackle after suffering a season-ending injury last year. The center spot carries the least ambiguity with 2024 free agent acquisition, Aaron Brewer. Now it's not a question of who will play next to him, but at which sides? Versatile veteran lineman James Daniels was signed as a free agent this offseason and should start at one of the guard spots. The other was filled in the 2025 NFL draft when the Dolphins traded up to select Jonah Savaiinaea in Round 2. The real competition up front will be for the spots on the depth chart behind the starting five. Newly acquired lineman Larry Borom is an early frontrunner to replace Kendall Lamm as the Dolphins' swing tackle, but 2023 seventh-rounder Ryan Hayes could also be in the mix, along with Jackson Carmen, Kion Smith and undrafted rookie Tedi Kushi. Despite his struggles as a starter, Liam Eichenberg is likely safe as a versatile backup unless an undrafted rookie like Josh Priebe manages to impress. The backup center role should belong to second-year player Andrew Meyer, although undrafted rookie Addison West could push for a spot.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver reacts to Jalen Ramsey split: 'Relationships are hard'
Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver reacts to Jalen Ramsey split: 'Relationships are hard' Life will presumably be a little tougher for Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver without seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey leading his unit in 2025. While Ramsey didn't have his best season in 2024, missing the Pro Bowl for the first time since his rookie year, the corner still earned the third highest PFF grade on the Dolphins defense and was even top five on the team in quarterback pressures. But now Ramsey is set to be traded by the Dolphins because, according to reports, he has a "broken relationship" with head coach Mike McDaniel. "This game, things change by the day," Weaver told reporters Wednesday. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ramsey, he played very good ball for us, but shoot, relationships are hard. Both mutually have chosen to go other ways, and I respect that and I wish him nothing but the best moving forward. 'I'm fine with it, that's the league. The one thing I know is whether it's through injury during the season or what's happening here with us with Jalen (Ramsey), I'm not getting any sympathy cards from anybody. It's my job, and our job collectively as a staff, to find a way to make these pieces work." For now, Ramsey is still on the Dolphins' roster, although a trade appears inevitable. Assuming he's dealt soon, Miami will be left with a relatively untested and unheralded secondary. Free agent addition Artie Burns, 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith, and second-year undrafted signee Storm Duck are among the top options on the boundary with Kader Kohou set to start in the slot. However, the Dolphins have been in contact with a few free agent cornerbacks, including Rasul Douglas and Asante Samuel Jr. "To this point, all I've seen is a bunch of guys who are competitive, are tough and just hungry to get better," Weaver said of the Dolphins cornerbacks. "Usually when you have that combination with good coaching, you're going to find a way to make it work. Ultimately, the cream will rise to the top, but I have ultimate faith in all the guys in that corner room right now who are going to go out there and play for us." The Dolphins would be left with about $25.2 million in dead money if they traded Ramsey before the start of June. By waiting until after the end of May, that dead money total will drop to just $6.7 million.
