Chris Grier says Dolphins followers despatched merciless emails focusing on his kids

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The Miami Dolphins completed final season with an 8-9 file and did not qualify for the NFL playoffs. The disappointing yr sparked ire from a few of the Dolphins' trustworthy.

Dolphins general manager Chris Grier spoke to the media on Wednesday, the day after trimming the workforce’s roster to 53 by the league’s deadline. Grier spoke concerning the basic construction of the roster coming into the 2025 marketing campaign and in addition touched on the standing of particular gamers as Week 1 attracts nearer.

However the media session took a flip when Grier revealed fan angst had resulted in emails focusing on his kids.

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Common supervisor Chris Grier of the Miami Dolphins seems to be on previous to the sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at Onerous Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Michael Reaves/Getty Photographs)

"If I am out, folks have at all times been respectful and good, they usually simply say ‘Hey, hold going. Recognize you.’ The fellows to my face have been good. I do know there's folks which are upset… (however) that is any job," Grier said.

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Grier acknowledged the angst that final season's ending sparked.

"And if I used to be comfy and saying I felt what issues are, then I’m an a--h--- …as a result of I am not being real looking about the place we're as a workforce and the place issues are going …after final season. I’m pissed off like [them] that we didn’t win sufficient video games final yr. I perceive that, I don’t take issues personally. Once I'm out, folks have typically been very constructive and stuff to me."

Miami Dolphins basic supervisor Chris Grier walks not the sphere previous to the sport between the Miami Dolphins and the Tennessee Titans at Onerous Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Sept. 30, 2024. (Jasen Vinlove/Imagn Photographs)

"I've gotten some colourful emails from a few folks.....[one] hoping my children die of most cancers," Grier mentioned. "That’s a enjoyable one. That’s why I don’t take issues very private or actual as a result of different folks produce other points and stuff in life."

Aug 3, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; A basic view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the sphere throughout coaching camp at Baptist Well being Coaching Complicated. (Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports activities)

Grier was elevated to the Dolphins' basic supervisor submit in 2016. He joined the franchise as a scout in 2000.

Because it pertains to urgent roster issues, Grier confirmed that cornerback Cam Smith will begin the common season on the non-football damage record. Smith appeared in six video games through the 2024 season.

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Grier gave a constructive replace on working again De’Von Achane’s availability for the season opener in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts. Achane has just lately been contending with a calf damage.