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USA Today
26-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyreek Hill is tired of Dolphins narratives: 'Time to change who we are'
Tyreek Hill is ready to change the narrative around the Miami Dolphins. A team built on speed and finesse, many point to Miami's lack of physicality and struggles in the cold weather as things that hold them back. The Dolphins have routinely started fast since Mike McDaniel became the head coach in 2022. The Dolphins have compiled a 21-13 record in September, October, and November. However, they've posted a 7-12 record in December and January, including a 0-2 mark in the playoffs. During an appearance on the "Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel" podcast at the 2025 Fanatics Fest convention, Hill expressed a desire to flip the script. "It's time to change who we are as a team," Hill said of what he told the team as a leader. "It's time to change the narrative." MORE: Tyreek Hill making 'full-court press' to keep Jalen Ramsey a Dolphin Hill specifically pointed to the criticisms of the team in cold weather and physicality, saying he is tired of them. "I'm tired of that narrative," Hill said. "I'm tired of living behind not being able to go to the playoffs and win in Miami because we got a damn good team. We got a good quarterback, we got a good offensive line and we got some good coaches. And we got some good people in the community who deserve to be a part of it. I feel like this is the year that we change all of that." It's been an interesting offseason for Hill. At one point, he appeared to be headed for a one-way ticket out of Miami. Trade rumors swirled around the star receiver, dating back to his frustration at the end of the season. Time healed all wounds in this case, however, as Hill is back in the fold and on good terms with McDaniel. "He's one of those guys that, at first, he was odd," Hill said of McDaniel. "But I'm in year four with Mike now and our relationship is great." MORE: Tyreek Hill says he doesn't deserve to be Dolphins captain, has to prove himself again The five-time All-Pro has dazzled during his three seasons in South Beach, posting at least 1,700 yards in two of them. Hill's game, at least statistically, went to another level following his trade from the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2022 season. Hill credits McDaniel for a lot of that success, noting that the coach spends a lot of time in the office trying to find ways to scheme players open. "He's probably one of the best offensive coordinators I've been around," Hill said. "One of the best minds I've been around. The way he utilizes me in motions and jet sweeps and just whatever it takes to get me open – those two years I had seventeen-hundred yards in a row, it was just him and his creativity." The praise didn't stop there. "Mike really is a genius though," Hill added. "He's a nerd for a reason. He's a nerd for football." The Dolphins are seeking a return to the playoffs this season after a disappointing 8-9 finish to the 2024 campaign. Hill is eager to lead the team, hoping they can find some playoff success, much like his former team in Kansas City. He believes they have what it takes to get there, citing the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers as evidence. "We just seen OKC and the Pacers in the [NBA] Finals," Hill said. "Anything can happen, right?" The Dolphins open the 2025 regular season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Bold Jon Gruden Prediction
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Bold Jon Gruden Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jon Gruden took nine years off from coaching after getting fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009, only to return to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2018. He only lasted a little more than three seasons before he had to go on hiatus due to the email controversy that led to his resignation. Advertisement Gruden has slowly made his way back into the public eye. He's been working with Barstool Sports and was recently at a Baltimore Ravens practice as a guest of head coach John Harbaugh. Although his second tenure with the Raiders was unsuccessful, many believe he'll get another chance to coach. Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon J. Downing-Imagn Images Star defensive end Maxx Crosby, who Gruden drafted in 2019, believes that we'll see him coaching again at some point. 'The dude is addicted to football, that's all he does, and I think he will get another opportunity, whether it's college or being a head coach somewhere or coming back to the league and doing it at some point,' Crosby said on the "Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel" podcast. Advertisement Gruden has expressed interest in returning to coaching, but there's also no rush. He likely still made much of the remaining 10-year, $100 million contract he previously signed with the Raiders. Plus, he makes a lot of money with Barstool. However, he was also handsomely paid for his job at ESPN, and eventually chose a return to football. Eventually, the call to return will be strong, and there will likely be at least one team out there willing to give him another chance. Related: Geno Smith Predicted to Have Bigger Impact Than Sam Darnold in 2025 Related: Ashton Jeanty Details First Impression of Raiders QB Geno Smith: Exclusive This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Strong Message on Shedeur Sanders
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Strong Message on Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shedeur Sanders is going to continue to be a popular news topic for the foreseeable future, even after falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He's a talented quarterback who likely should've been drafted higher, but dramatically fell for myriad reasons. Advertisement It may never be clear why exactly NFL teams didn't want Sanders, but there's been a lot of speculation that he has a poor attitude, and his status as a big star could lead to some distractions. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has known Sanders since he was a kid, and he defended the young quarterback while stating that the concerns about him are misplaced. Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Blaze-Imagn Images '͏I think he's handled it the ͏right way,' Crosby said of Sanders on the "Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel" podcast. 'People have their certain opinions, you're Dei͏on͏ Sander͏s͏' son, he's got ͏a͏ big ͏personality, bigger than life, he's got his jewelry, he's ͏got this, and ͏you know ͏people just automatically put him ͏in a ͏box that he's a͏ distraction, not ͏a good ͏kid͏,͏ things like ͏that ͏and I͏ ͏think that's unfair.' Advertisement Sanders has shown some immaturity with how he's spoken about opposing players or players who transferred from Colorado while he was there, but he's never gotten into serious legal trouble, and most of his teammates have spoken highly of him. He hasn't created any major negative headlines since joining the Cleveland Browns, but time will tell if he truly deserved to fall to the fifth round of the draft. Related: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Has Bold Jon Gruden Prediction Related: Geno Smith Predicted to Have Bigger Impact Than Sam Darnold in 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
