MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel doesn't see Jaylen Waddle balking at the chance to be the Miami Dolphins' No. 1 receiver.
Tyreek Hill has been the centerpiece of Miami's high-flying offense the past few years but the All-Pro receiver will be sidelined the rest of the season with a serious knee injury , so the Dolphins will rely on Waddle to help fill the huge offensive hole left by Hill's absence.
McDaniel believes Waddle is up for the challenge. He noted the Dolphins have always viewed the speedy receiver in the same tier as Hill — not just as a complementary piece, but as a star in his own right. Waddle hasn't been a primary target since his rookie season, but he and the Dolphins will be tasked with figuring out a new-look offense as they hope to build on their first win o