AFC Notes: Tyreek Hill, Mike McDaniel, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins

  • Jeremy Fowler of ESPN doesn’t think the Dolphins are hitting the panic button just yet after their disastrous 33-8 loss to the Colts. However, he feels GM Chris Grier and HC Mike McDaniel are approaching “a rather early crossroads.”
  • Fowler questions Miami’s player leadership after several changes over the offseason and wonders who within the current locker room can fill that role. 
  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano thinks there is evidence that the Dolphins could be the league’s worst team and big changes could be on the horizon. 
  • Fowler thinks trade rumors regarding WR Tyreek Hill are worth watching and is curious to see if the phone lines open if Miami continues losing.
  • Fowler’s understanding is that the Dolphins previously received trade calls on Hill, but did not show any interest.
  • According to NFL Media’s Cameron Wolfe, the Dolphins plan to start Larry Borom at right tackle in Week 2 with Austin Jackson dealing with a toe injury.
  • Regarding domestic violence allegations against Hill, McDaniel said they are in communication with the NFL on the matter: “We’ve been in communication with the NFL and will let the process play out.” (Barry Jackson)
  • McDaniel said they will have more information on TE Darren Waller‘s availability later this week: “I expect to not know what to expect until later on this week … We may get to a point where we realize the risk is too great for the rest of the season and we’ll have to do what’s best for the team.” (Marcel Louis-Jacques)

Jets

Jets HC Aaron Glenn said the decision to release WR Xavier Gipson following a critical fumble was well-thought out and not just a reaction to that play.

Decisions that’s made are not rash decisions,” Glenn said, via NFL.com. “They’re never based off of one incident. I will keep it at that. Xavier’s a really good player, and he’s gonna play in this league, but I felt it was time to move on in another direction.

Patriots

The Patriots signed OLB Harold Landry as a free agent, reuniting him with HC Mike Vrabel following their time together on the Titans. When asked if he has a chip on his shoulder based on how things ended in Tennessee, Landry said he doesn’t have any hard feelings. 

โ€œNo. I care more about being an inspiration to my two boys (Greyson and Ollie) than I do about something that happened with my former team,โ€ Landry said, via Mark Daniels of MassLive. โ€œI wish them nothing but the best. This is a business that weโ€™re in. Thankfully for me, Iโ€™m able to come back with Vrabes and this coaching staff and this type of team.โ€

Landry had five total tackles and 2.5 sacks in Week 1 against the Raiders. Although he would’ve liked a win, he was glad to have some positive production. 

โ€œI wish it couldโ€™ve obviously ended in a win, but yeah, for me, it was definitely good to get out there in the first game and be able to have that production,โ€ Landry said. โ€œIโ€™ve been excited to be here. Super grateful to be back with these coaches and to have such a great group of guys to play alongside. The more reps we get together, the more games we play, the better weโ€™re going to get. I really think the skyโ€™s the limit for us, especially up front.โ€

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