MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott didn’t maintain again when it got here to talking concerning the Miami Dolphins — the team he performed for in 2023.
Ahead of the Steelers’ Sunday showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, Elliott took a swipe on the 2023 Dolphins, calling them “soft as f—” throughout a latest look on the “Punch Line Podcast,” which his hosted by Ravens veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
Elliott, who spent final season in Miami, hinted that the team lacked psychological toughness, noting there have been just a few “tough guys” however that total, the roster fell brief.
Starting 15 video games for Miami final 12 months, Elliott’s Dolphins loved an 11-4 begin earlier than dropping their remaining three video games, together with a wild-card blowout to the eventual Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
As a member of the Dolphins in 2023, Elliott allowed 5 landing passes, 18.6 yards per completion, and missed 9 tackles, in accordance to NFL reporter Adam Beasley.
Elliott instructed Humphrey throughout his podcast look that Miami’s tradition lagged behind what he present in Baltimore, the place he’d beforehand performed 4 seasons.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa responded to Elliott’s remarks on Wednesday.
“I think I am supremely only concerned with the 2024 Dolphins,” McDaniel mentioned. “Every team’s ability to be mentally tough during the season is definitely tested, and I think our team played tough, hard-fought games over the last three weeks and found ways to win. That’s not the easiest thing to do.”
Tagovailoa added, “Every man speaks for himself and has his own voice. I’ve had the chance to talk with [Elliott] a lot, and if that’s how he feels… cool.”
Elliott’s feedback come on the heels of an identical evaluation from new Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer, who, upon becoming a member of Miami, mentioned he’d seen a bent for the team to “fold” below strain in previous matchups as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
The Dolphins (3-6) will look to win back-to-back video games for the primary time all season once they host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
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