Dolphins players say they remain receptive to coach Mike McDaniel amid 1-6 start

"I think we all believe in him as coach, and we have to execute as players,"

"Absolutely. We're not going to stop listening to our coaches because we're 1-6. It's a pecking order and it trickles down. We're going to listen to our coaches, and the coaches are going to listen to whoever's above them. We're not going to come in the building and disrespect anybody. We're going to come in the building and actually work harder because we want to win. It's not like we're happy with losing."

"It's hard truths. They're hard to hear, but you got to hear them. They're said. They're listened to. They're heard. And you need to apply them. At the end of the day, that's accountability and that's growth and that's character. We need to get better fast."

The Miami Dolphins fell to 1-6 after a 31-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns that featured four turnovers and 10 penalties for 98 yards, while the Browns gained only 206 yards. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw three interceptions in the defeat. Players in the locker room affirmed support for coach Mike McDaniel and emphasized continued respect for the coaching hierarchy. Team leaders called for accountability, hard truths, and rapid improvement in execution and discipline. The Dolphins will travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons, with attention focused on the team’s response and corrective measures.

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