Mike McDaniel explains why the Dolphins signed Sony Michel
There are high expectations for the Miami Dolphins offense after an offseason filled with impactful additions on that side of the ball.
One position that general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel have seemed to key on is running back, as Miami has added Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert and Sony Michel to a room that wasn’t as productive as they should’ve been in 2021 (92.2 rushing yards per game – good for 29th in the NFL).
Michel is the most recent signing, as he joined the team just last week. The move came as a bit of a surprise, considering the Dolphins already had Edmonds, Mostert, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, Gerrid Doaks and undrafted free agent ZaQuandre White on the roster.
McDaniel, speaking to the media on Tuesday, took a moment to explain the signing.
“[With] Sony, you have an opportunity in the offseason to add a player of his caliber, of his pedigree, just him as a human being, a multiple Super Bowl winner,” McDaniel said. “We jumped at the opportunity. His interests fit our interests. Competition for the Miami Dolphins is only a good thing. I think one thing that’s unique about that particular room is that no one shies away from competition. Everybody in there is excited for the offense, for the opportunities, and wants the best man to win.”
Competition has been a constant theme in Miami since McDaniel joined the staff back in February, so this summer will be an interesting one to watch at every position but especially at running back.
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