“Can we get a ‘hell yeah?’” See how fans were fired up to see the Miami Dolphins practice
By David J. Neal and
Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins fan Brandon Martinez arrives for practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Al Diaz
adiaz@miamiherald.com
Few NFL players call training camp practices “fun,” but there’s an extreme monotony when the stands are empty. That’s why the Dolphins players might’ve been as happy to see their fans Saturday as their supporters were to see this year’s model of Dolphins.
Fans wanted to see the improvement in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback’s chemistry with new swift wide receiver Tyreek “The Cheetah” Hill and what changes would be apparent under new head coach Mike McDaniel.
Hill knew this. Before scorching to a big play touchdown that put a thrill into drills, he said into the microphone to the crowd at the Miami Gardens facility, “Can we get a ‘hell yeah?’ Thank you guys for coming out. It’s going to be electric. We need your energy. Get your popcorn ready.”
Fans had their popcorn, face paint and selfie skills ready.
Miami Dolphins fan Finley Barnell, 5, waits for the start of practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill signs autographs after practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) motivates the fans as the team rushes the field for practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle signs autographs after practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins Jaelan Phillips motivates the fans as the team rushes the field for practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
