While thermal culture might hold some significance, dolphin culture certainly does not seem to fit the bill.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb, who faced injuries in 2024, expressed his thoughts during Wednesday’s minicamp regarding the cultural changes from the previous season.
He noted that culture cannot simply be taken for granted.
“Last year, we were being dishonest—let’s just say it outright. We all felt that,” he acknowledged.
“We dipped our toes in the water, but we didn’t fully commit. It was hard to connect with one another consistently.”
Chubb’s comments followed a challenging 2024 season for the Dolphins, who finished with an 8-9 record, marking their first losing season since 2019.
After suffering an ACL injury in 2023, Chubb missed the entire 2024 season, previously recording 11 sacks two seasons ago.
He added, “I think we’re on the right track this year. I’m not sure what the outcome will be, but we’re ready to make a change… if it works out, great.”
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reacted to Chubb’s statements.
“If he had told me upfront that things weren’t as they seemed, that would have been impressive,” he remarked.
“Looking ahead to 2025 is where my focus lies. If you’re caught up in the past, whether thinking about this or that, it won’t benefit the organization as much.”
The Dolphins reached the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023 but have not won a postseason game since 2000.
Now entering the 2027 season, Chubb has accumulated 39.5 career sacks since being drafted fifth overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft.
