"A tight decision between teams that entered 3-7 normally doesn't do much to move the needle for a squad, but what's unique about this victory is it validated the investment into each other Dolphins players and coaches made through the travel abroad, practices in a foreign country and a game on the international platform. "Yeah, it's a big deal," McDaniel said of the team-building that occurred in Spain. "I think our team has done a great job of working through adversity, but there comes a point where you have to push that into success.""
"Fans who would prefer the team tanks for a better draft pick, made by a new general manager whether it's an outside hire or interim Champ Kelly retaining the permanent role, may be disappointed by two consecutive wins. At 4-7, the Dolphins are now 2 1/2 games ahead of the Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 pick and 2 1/2 games back of the Jacksonville Jaguars for the final wild-card spot in the AFC."
Bradley Chubb and teammates enjoyed local Spanish meals while coach Mike McDaniel appreciated remarkable bread during a Madrid outing. The Dolphins' week in Spain culminated in a 16-13 overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. The win validated investments in travel abroad, foreign practices and an international-game platform and translated team-building into on-field success. McDaniel said the experience empowered players who had to believe in themselves and pushed the team from enduring adversity to achieving results. Consecutive wins may frustrate fans favoring tanking, while interim GM Champ Kelly is prioritizing support for McDaniel as the team seeks more victories.
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