Former Miami Dolphins Safety DeShon Elliott Calls Team "Soft as Fuck”
Former Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott didn’t hold back in calling out his former team, labeling the Miami Dolphins as "soft as fuck.” As much as I want to jump to the team’s defense, I can't disagree. In fact, Elliott just said out loud what most Dolphins fans have been muttering for the last 25 years: the Dolphins have lacked the edge, toughness, and grit that championship teams embody. From the colors of the uniform down to the culture, this team is soft as fuck.
Yes, even our uniforms scream "soft." I hate to admit it, but Frank and Big Cat are right—those light aqua pants don't exactly intimidate. No one's quaking in their cleats seeing a team decked out in pastel. But the issue runs much deeper than just color choices; it’s about a team culture that’s been diluted over two decades. Somewhere along the way, the Dolphins lost their bite and haven’t found it since. This is an organization that once had swagger and grit, yet now seems content with merely keeping up rather than dominating. Hence the never ending cycle of finishing .500.
Take, for instance, the decision to fire Brian Flores because, allegedly, he was too hard on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. To replace him, we brought in Mike McDaniel, the calm, quirky Yale grad with a laid-back style aimed at boosting Tua’s confidence. Don’t get me wrong, McDaniel has brought some fun to the offense, but here we are: still chasing the Bills, still falling short in the playoffs. I’m not saying we need a total dictator like Bill Belichick, but a little more Dan Campbell-style grit would be welcome. Oh, and let's not forget—we had Campbell as interim head coach once, only to let him go and bring in Adam Gase. How did that work out? Don’t even google search it, it was a disgrace to the game of football.
If this year ends with another underwhelming finish, it might be time to make a serious change. And if McDaniel’s laid-back approach doesn’t pan out, the first name I want to see on our radar is Mike Vrabel. Vrabel is a no-nonsense, tough-as-nails leader who could finally give this team the identity and attitude it desperately needs. No more Mr. Nice Guy; I’m ready for some dawgs on this squad—guys who hit hard, talk loud, and back it up. The Miami Dolphins don’t just need talent—they need teeth.