Last Updated: November 04, 2023, 02:30 IST
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was a historical past main however is making use of math abilities to attempt to downplay the importance of Sunday’s closely anticipated matchup towards the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany.
FRANKFURT, Germany: Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was a historical past main however is making use of math abilities to attempt to downplay the importance of Sunday’s closely anticipated matchup towards the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany.
McDaniel steered on Friday that beating the Chiefs at Deutsche Bank Park would merely quantity to a “cool regular season win,” although there are potential AFC playoff implications in a conflict of two 6-2 groups.
“Quite literally, this is one-17th of the season. That’s how important it is,” he mentioned at a press convention earlier than follow. “If it was Major League Baseball, it would be 10 games. That would be five games in the NBA.”
It’s most necessary to progress by way of the season, he added.
“Does seven wins get you into the playoffs? Probably not,” McDaniel mentioned.
The Chiefs have advertising rights in Germany and are hoping to win over native followers, however McDaniel is doing a reasonably good job with a global allure offensive of his personal.
His first feedback in Germany earlier within the week had been a social media hit, and he appeared shocked that he was the inspiration for some Halloween costumes.
McDaniel was requested if he’d be eager about being coach of the U.S. flag soccer group on the Olympics: “I’m just trying not to get fired at my current job.”
The second-12 months Dolphins coach inspired a French reporter who requested a query in English to not apologize for having an accent “when you’re speaking your second or third language. Hats off to you. I know one, and I’m not very proud of that.”
Coaching within the first common-season NFL sport in Frankfurt is an honor, he mentioned.
“It’s an exciting opportunity. I’ve never been to Europe — I’m a history major. This is awesome. Maybe I’ll get to see a sight here soon,” McDaniel mentioned.
INJURY UPDATES
Left sort out Terron Armstead might return from a knee harm sustained in Week 4 towards the Buffalo Bills. McDaniel mentioned he’s “optimistic” about activating Armstead off injured reserve.
Armstead’s progress has been “very encouraging” however they deliberate to evaluate his standing after follow. He was questionable for Sunday.
WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was additionally listed as questionable. McDaniel was assured the veteran will play.
“He felt a little something. It wasn’t a full injury so we’re going to test it out today and see how it goes. Optimistic with him,” McDaniel mentioned.
OL Rob Hunt (hamstring) was dominated out. CB Xavien Howard (groin) and TE Durham Smythe (ankle) had been each restricted in follow and questionable for Sunday.
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