Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel covers a variety of topic, including how he's enforcing team rules this year.
MIAMI GARDENS -- Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters before Day 8 of training camp.
Highlights:
McDaniel jokes about electric first down technology: "I think it's good. Unfortunately, are we going to have less humans running into people with metal sticks?"
Enforcing the rules: McDaniel was asked about if he needed to be tougher this year.
"For me it's easy to evolve into what's best for the players," he said. "Is it hard for me to post in front of a team meeting, people who have gotten fined for not upholding what our standards are? No, it's not. It's very easy."
Zach Sieler seeking new contract: Team MVP Zach Sieler wants a new contract but isn't holding out. McDaniel said his teammates "very much" recognize how Sieler is approaching this.
"He's showing teammates how he wants to play football," McDaniel said.
Sheffield back: CB Kendall Sheffield will be at practice today.
Gordon makes impression: Rookie RB Ollie Gordon II left his mark on the team's first padded practice, McDaniel said.
"Ollie kind of took the opportunity to introduce himself to the team."
Matos update: Bayron Matos was airlifted off the practice field but has since been released from the hospital. McDaniel said Matos "is getting better. He's with his family and with the appropriate care. That was the only concern we had."
LT Patrick Paul impresses: McDaniel said second-year OT Patrick Paul is "acting like he knows the NFL regular season is coming and wants to surprise people."
The right approach: The other day, Tua Tagovailoa said he's focused on the bigger picture rather than whether he threw an interception in practice on a given day. McDaniel said it's a "gigantic" step because handling "noise" is what defines a franchise QB's job.
Help on the way? McDaniel was asked whether the team plans to bring in a veteran cornerback for a visit. He responded with his standard answer that they're always looking to improve the team.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel says it's 'very easy' to enforce team rules
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