The Dolphins finally snagged their first win of the season on Sunday, but quarterback Malik Willis was quick to hit everyone with a reality check immediately after.
The Reality Check That Matters Right Now
Willis wasn’t letting anyone get carried away with the celebration, making it crystal clear where the team stands. “We’re 1-5, so it’s not like we won the Super Bowl,” Willis stated, putting that single victory firmly in perspective. He said the focus has to stay on getting better, continuing to work, and wanting to “stack more of those.” He wants the team to improve from what they’ve put on tape, not just from the loss column but also from their latest win. “That’s what’s important, keeping the focus on let’s try to go 1-0 this week,” Willis emphasized. “That’s what it’s about now.”
Back to Work Mentality is the Only Way
Willis made it sound like this “get better” mindset isn’t new; it’s an every-week thing for the Dolphins. He highlighted the need to focus on the next opponent just 24 hours after a game, no matter the previous outcome. “We’ve got another game coming this week, and if we’re stuck worrying about that, we won’t get any better,” he explained. Willis pointed out that even after losing five games in a row, they “continued to get better,” so winning one game means they “have to try to get better” too. The team did celebrate their win together in the locker room right after the game, according to Willis, but then it was “back to work.”
So, while the Dolphins finally have a ‘W’ in the column, Willis’s message is loud and clear: one win changes nothing in the grand scheme of a 1-5 season. It’s all about that 1-0 mindset for the next game and proving they can truly turn this thing around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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