"I think it translates because it gets guys talking,"
"You can go to some places where you may not talk to certain guys at all...so those Thursday dinners are a great time to bring everybody closer together and just kind of talk."
"And we're all fat asses,"
"We're eating at Chili's,"
Every Thursday night, the Miami Dolphins offensive linemen gather at South Florida restaurants, often steakhouses, for group dinners that foster bonding. The dinners typically involve 12 to 15 linemen, cost roughly two to three thousand dollars, and rotate payment weekly starting with the oldest veteran and moving toward the youngest. Players say the meals encourage conversation across the unit, breaking down social barriers and strengthening relationships. The routine has coincided with an improved offensive line performance and a three-game team winning streak, turning a former weakness into a surprising team strength.
Read at Sun Sentinel
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