Miami head coach Mike McDaniel did not appear overly concerned about any potential knee injury suffered by Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane in Sunday’s win over the Giants.
McDaniel, despite admitting that the star rookie back is being evaluated for a knee injury, opted at one point to not seriously respond to questions during his Monday press conference. For instance, is Achane undergoing an MRI exam?
“There’s various things that he’s undergoing, handshakes as well, high fives. I think from all accounts he had a good breakfast and lunch,” said a joking McDaniel.
Achane, who ranks second behind Christian McCaffrey among all NFL running backs with 460 rushing yards, is averaging an amazing 12.1 yards per rush in four games. The third-round pick out of Texas A&M is second on the team behind Raheem Mostert (8) with seven total touchdowns.
Mike McDaniel when asked if De’Von Achane is undergoing an MRI for his knee injury:
— King of Phinland🐬👑 (@KingOfPhinland) October 9, 2023
“There’s various things that he’s undergoing, handshakes as well, high fives. I think from all accounts he had a good breakfast and lunch.”
Mike doesn’t seem too concerned about it😂 pic.twitter.com/xXqbd3mQnM
Achane's feat of three straight games with 100 rush yards and a rushing touchdown has only been accomplished by two rookies (Mike Anderson, 2000 and Barry Sanders, 1989) during the last 35 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
Despite facing a potential major blow to their high-powered offensive attack, NFL fans were enamored with McDaniel’s hilarious response and attitude.
This man is so unserious, I love him https://t.co/RoVjOFsvnJ
— Britt (@Brittalexis25) October 9, 2023
That's my coach😆 #FinsUp https://t.co/zOaHatl8qV
— TJ Braymiller (@BraymillerTj) October 9, 2023
Never change Bro 🤣😂 https://t.co/jmPHrNoyro
— Vinny Marino (@Vin_Mobile) October 9, 2023
Mike McDaniel is the funniest coach in the game😂 https://t.co/aHTqhWI76c
— 🅆🄷🄾🄻🄴 🄻🄾🅃🅃🄰 🅂🄰🅄🄲🄴 (@WholeLottaSauss) October 9, 2023
McDaniel is the best 😭 https://t.co/KH0TooLjDH
— Ben (@HowUBenFeller) October 9, 2023
The Dolphins host the Panthers in Week 6 at 1 p.m. ET.
