'This year's team is way different.' Here's why the Dolphins are in the midst of a culture shift

The Miami Dolphins are experiencing a culture shift, notably evident during rookie minicamp, where players, both newcomers and veterans, are being more present at the training facility. This change arises following a disappointing 8-9 season in 2024, spurring increased voluntary participation in practice. Players have expressed a willingness to put in extra hours for improvement and to build stronger team dynamics. Statements from players, like De'Von Achane and Bradley Chubb, reflect a shared commitment to turning around the team’s fortunes and laying a foundation for future success.

You can see this year's team is way different than last year's,” tailback De'Von Achane said. “Everybody is working, we got our little couple of hours in the building, but even after that window closes, people are still around working.”

If we want to get to where we want to go, that’s where the foundations will have to be laid,” edge rusher Bradley Chubb stated about the importance of optional practices and team commitment.

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