Bills quarterback Josh Allen expressed gratitude for earning the MVP award for his performance last season but emphasized that his sole ambition since entering the NFL has been to win a Super Bowl. Speaking with SI.com’s Liam McKeone, Allen acknowledged the honor but made clear that a championship ring remains his ultimate objective.
Allen stated,
“You know, it is such a great honor, and I do appreciate being honored for my work,”
but added,
“But at the same time, I still didn’t win a Super Bowl. Didn’t win a ring, and that is the only goal. It’s the only focus that I’ve ever had going into this league.”
The Challenge Ahead: Playoffs and Championship Pursuit
Allen explained that winning MVP reflects his team’s strong position heading into the postseason. He pointed out that making the playoffs is crucial, but the real test comes after, when a team must win multiple games to claim the title. The Bills quarterback voiced determination to push beyond regular-season success.
He said,
“The one positive, I will say, about winning an MVP means that your team is in a good position. You’re making the playoffs, you’re playing well and you’re doing whatever you can to help your team win football games. But at the end of the day, you got to make the playoffs and then you got to win three, maybe four games. And that’s what we need to do. And we’re going to continue to work as hard as we can and myself included. What can we do to find a way over that hump? So that’s the only goal going forward.”
Dolphins Linebacker Bradley Chubb Admits Past Shortcomings in Team Culture
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb opened up about the team’s culture struggles last season, describing the effort to change as incomplete. Despite not playing last season due to a torn ACL, Chubb was candid about the team’s inability to fully commit to improving its culture and competition.
He shared,
“I’m going to say last year, we were lying, honestly,”
and continued,
“Point blank, period. We felt it. We put our toe in the water, but we didn’t dive all the way in. We didn’t get all the way there with each other. We weren’t making the effort to go the extra mile and I would say this year, we’re doing that.”
Chubb later elaborated on the current mindset within the Dolphins locker room, admitting uncertainty about the outcome but emphasizing a stronger collective commitment.
“I’m not sure how it’s going to turn out for us, but we are putting forth that foot to change it because last year, like I said, we said we wanted to change, yeah, we’re doing this, we’re doing that; but it’s not going exactly how we want to,”
he said.
“But this year, I feel like everybody has the right mindset and moving forward, so if it works out, it’s going to work out. If it doesn’t, we’re going to get back to the drawing board and make sure it works out.”
Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel Focuses on Future, Responds to Culture Comments
When asked about Chubb’s remarks on the team’s culture, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel acknowledged the past but emphasized his focus is on preparation for the 2025 season. Rather than dwelling on previous issues, McDaniel highlighted the importance of looking ahead for the organization’s success.
He said,
“It would have been awesome if he would have told me on the front end when they were lying.”
McDaniel added,
“Beyond that, 2024, unless I’m using it directly for an analogy, I’m much more concerned with 2025. I think you do a lot more for the organization if you spend your time thinking forward in terms of not this, that, or the other, or whose fault it was. No, we want it like this, let’s do it like this and this is who we are. I don’t even — what year did you speak of? I guess I’ll read about that in history books.”
Chubb later clarified that he does not blame McDaniel for the culture issues, attributing responsibility to the players themselves for accepting and acting upon the coaching staff’s guidance.
Chubb explained, “It’s not necessarily him changing,” and continued,
“It’s more about us, man, about how we accept what he’s telling us. Like he may have a joking way of getting a serious point across, but it’s up to us in the room to be like, ‘Okay, he might have said it funny, but at the end of the day, this is what we’re doing and this is how we’re moving about it and as a team, this is what we’re going to do.’ So not much of him has changed. I would say the people around him and the buy-in of the players that he wants has changed and guys are taking accountability of how we want it to look out here because he can only do so much in terms of with the game plan, the team meetings and all that, prepping and putting us in the right position; but we’ve got to go out there and execute.”
Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Confident in Defensive Line Strength
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed optimism about the team‘s defensive line entering the new season, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the front seven. He praised the players’ dedication to development during the offseason.
Vrabel said,
“Well, there’s a lot of other names out there as well, so I wouldn’t just single those three out. I think that’s got to be a strength for us this year, that front seven. We certainly invested in that position, and I like how they’re competing. I like how they’re working. This is a tough time. It’s just like, ‘Hey, rush the passer, be a physical presence as a D-Lineman, but to a certain extent in the spring, and then pull back and get out of the way, no bull rushing’ and all these things that we give them, but I’m excited about where they’re at. They’re learning a lot of installation. I think they’re working well together. I think they’re communicating, which is important. I think they’re working hard and they’re getting in shape.”
Looking Ahead: Focus on Team Growth and Success
As the NFL offseason progresses, Josh Allen’s clear focus on translating regular-season success into a Super Bowl championship remains a central storyline for the Bills. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are striving to rebuild their locker room culture under Mike McDaniel’s guidance, with players like Bradley Chubb urging accountability and buy-in. The Patriots are banking on a strong defensive line to boost their competitive edge. These developments highlight the ongoing efforts teams are making to position themselves for success in the challenging NFL landscape.