The Miami Dolphins have stumbled out of the gate, opening the season with two straight losses that have put Miami head coach Mike McDaniel under sharp scrutiny. Frustrations from Dolphins fans are loud , but a leaked message from inside the locker room suggests players still believe in their coach.

According to one player, McDaniel urged his team to stay present and control what it can, saying that records mean nothing and the only focus should be on beating Buffalo. That sentiment shows McDaniel trying to keep his team centered even as the noise around him grows. A banner flew over Hard Rock Stadium calling for the firing of McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier before the team’s home opener. Boos echoed in the stadium after a sloppy finish in the 33-27 loss to New England

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