Everything Dolphins QB Kyle McCord said ahead of his first NFL start
Now, after starting Willis for the first eight games of their 2026 campaign, Miami is set to give Kyle McCord the first start of his NFL career.
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- So I think the confidence level coming from those games is definitely there." On the feeling of being QB1 "It's a blessing, but I think once you get the first play call on the helmet and get going, I think it'll feel just like football.
- I feel like you gain confidence and excitement knowing that you’re putting the work in, you’re putting the reps in and you’re putting yourself in an opportunity to have success on the field." On his play style "I pride myself on just being the ultimate competitor out there on the field.
- And then on top of that, I feel like being able to process information at a quick rate and getting the ball out and being accurate and being on time, I feel like those are all things throughout college and into my preseason games in the NFL that I had success with.
McCord spoke with the media on Wednesday as he prepares to start his first game in the NFL.
I think anytime you get a chance to play, especially in NFL games, it’s a great opportunity." On capitalizing on his time since joining the Dolphins "Yeah, I think even when Malik was going with the ones, still standing right behind and getting those mental reps too.
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- And I feel like that's something, it's tough to do when you're not playing and staying locked in, but I feel like in moments like this is when you reap the benefits of that." On his growth in Miami "I think as you guys know, it's pretty similar to Green Bay in just in terms of the same family, the same system.
- The Miami Dolphins have placed Malik Willis on injured reserve due to a groin injury that he's been playing through the last couple of weeks and had progressively gotten worse.
- But I feel like even though, and I know I said this when I first got here, I wasn't here for OTAs and camp, I still was getting reps in the….
- The Dolphins traded for the 2025 sixth-round pick at the roster cutdown deadline, and he took over as Willis' backup.
- So the physical piece is obviously ramped up a little bit, but I think the mental side of it is pretty consistent." On how the experience of big college games has prepared him "I mean, I think that's something that you definitely can hang your hat on.
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