"MIAMI GARDENS - I hope Dolphins owner Stephen Ross asked new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan one question during his interview: "What did you think of this franchise's 2023 season?" Sullivan, whose hiring isn't yet official, needs to have said, "It was a huge disappointment, and a borderline failure." If Ross heard anything else he should have kicked Sullivan out of his office and informed him that such a participation-trophy mentality isn't welcome to the new-era Miami Dolphins."
"Here's the hardcore facts about Sullivan's No. 1 requirement as new Dolphins GM... The Dolphins need an organization-wide attitude adjustment. Badly. That's the biggest need of the offseason, beyond general manager, head coach and quarterback. I've seen this done on a few levels to a few extents among covering the Texas Rangers (1994-96), University of Miami football (1997-99) and Miami Heat (2002-12). The early Dolphins teams that I covered (2000-02) had a winning mentality. The recent Dolphins teams haven't."
"The previous Miami Dolphins administration celebrated and over-valued the 2023 season. They basked in its glory and wonder even though it only resulted in an 11-6 record that ended with a weak first-round playoff exit. The Dolphins patted themselves on the back for having the league's No. 1 offense, six Pro Bowl selections and lots of "likes" on social media. That can no longer be accepted as success for the Dolphins. The same goes for a single playoff win. The Dolphins must close Disneyland and open a football factory"
The Miami Dolphins require an organization-wide attitude overhaul aimed at eliminating complacency and low standards. Leadership must reject celebrating superficial metrics like social-media attention, individual honors, or a single playoff win as success. New management must replace an easygoing culture with a relentless, winning mentality throughout the franchise. Concrete cultural change should extend beyond hiring general manager, head coach, and quarterback to daily practices, training camps, and accountability. Historical examples from other Miami teams show deliberate attitude shifts can produce sustained competitiveness. The franchise must prioritize higher expectations and convert talent into playoff and championship results.
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