The Dolphins' coach expresses growing frustration over the Tyreek Hill predicament, stating, "It's become increasingly challenging for me to not feel more enraged the more I ponder over it."
"I've been finding it tougher to keep my cool the more I ponder over it," McDaniel mentioned at a press conference.
"And that's because of my teammates and their emotional state, which I can relate to in a way, and then the bummer is knowing that I can't truly understand the depth of their feelings, since I haven't experienced what they have."
"I do believe in waiting for all the facts before jumping to conclusions, but the emotions shared with me are certainly uneasy," McDaniel continued.
"However, two positives emerged from this challenge. I'm incredibly proud of my teammates showing solidarity, and I'm equally proud of them understanding the significance of their platform and intending to use it wisely."
McDaniel was questioned about the police holding back the body camera footage of the event, citing an ongoing Internal Affairs Investigation.
"For anyone to form an opinion, they should have all the facts first," McDaniel responded.
"I have confidence that everything will be looked into. I believe this issue is too prominent to be ignored, so I guess I'm not privy to the details right now."
"Facts are crucial, so I think it's vital for everyone to allow a fair process for all information to come to light," McDaniel added.
McDaniel suggested that the team's short week leading up to the home game might act as a form of therapy for the players.
"There's a lot of positive thinking to be done, and sometimes, that can be our best ally – providing us with the ultimate distraction," McDaniel stated.
"I can't speak specifically about this situation, but there have been countless instances where distractions and camaraderie have offered solace and reinforcement to players in difficult times."
The Dolphins will face their division rivals, the Bills, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, beginning at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday night.
McDaniel expressed his support for his teammates, stating, "I'm equally proud of them understanding the significance of their platform and intending to use it wisely." In light of recent events, he emphasized, "Facts are crucial, so I think it's vital for everyone to allow a fair process for all information to come to light."
