Chris Perkins: I Talked To Dolphins Players Off The Record. Mike Mcdaniel Hasn’t Lost The Locker Room Amid Team’s Struggles

MIAMI GARDENS — I still have playoff hopes for the 2024 Miami Dolphins. Honestly. Obviously, my playoff hopes are slimmer than a few weeks ago. But my playoff hopes for the 2024 Dolphins (1-3) still exist. Players still have a good attitude. Players are still playing hard. I frequently talk to players in the locker room off the record.  I talked to quite a few players after the game Monday, and then in the locker room Wednesday. I don’t get the sense coach Mike McDaniel has lost the locker room. I don’t get the sense this team has quit, or is about to quit. I do get the sense frustration is simmering here and there. Related Articles Miami Dolphins | Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips suffered partial tear in ACL, ending his season Miami Dolphins | Tyreek Hill clears up apparent sideline tirade, trade speculation; Dolphins get good news on Odell Beckham Jr. Miami Dolphins | Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots Miami Dolphins | Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel’s message to fans through troubling times of inept offense Miami Dolphins | Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ one-dimensional offense has been figured out, and now it’s as useless as the Wildcat Miami Dolphins | Dave Hyde: A Miami Dolphins embarrassment that goes right to the top But that’s normal when losses mount and disappointment builds. Regardless, I think this team answers the call starting this week at New England Patriots (1-3). There’s too much talent on this roster for this team to drop to 1-4. There’s too much talent on this roster for this team to fall out of the playoff picture before December.