Mike McDaniel ignores that the former player called the Dolphins “soft”

In an appearance on the “Punch Line Podcast,” Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott said he was looking forward to playing against the Baltimore Ravens this week because the team he played for last year, the Dolphins, was “very soft “. “.

Elliott was part of a Miami team that went 11-6 last season, but the Dolphins lost 56-20 to the Ravens late in the season in a game that would have sealed an AFC East title if they had won.

Speaking on the podcast, hosted by Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, Elliott talked about the “majority” of last year’s Dolphins team.

“There were some guys who were tough, but most of them [Dolphins] “We weren’t mentally strong individuals,” Elliott said. “So being in a [Steelers] team with a whole team of mentally strong guys facing a mentally strong team… this is going to be fun.”

McDaniel was asked Wednesday about Elliott’s comments and declined to address them directly, opting instead to focus on this year’s team.

“Without a doubt, the only thing I’m worried about is the 2024 Dolphins,” McDaniel said. “Our team played a very close game the last three weeks and ended up finding a way to win last week. That’s not the easiest thing to do.

“I’m just worried about this year’s team. Did he say that on a podcast? Great podcast.”

The Dolphins recently snapped a three-game losing streak with a 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10. Miami (3-6) is 2.5 games behind the Denver Broncos for the final AFC wild card spot.

The Steelers are 7-2 and a half-game ahead of the Ravens for the AFC North lead.