Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel responded to comments made by former player DeShon Elliott, who criticized the team's mental toughness on a podcast. Elliott, now with the Steelers, described last year's Dolphins team as 'soft' and expressed excitement about playing against a tougher Ravens team. McDaniel chose to focus on the current season and the performance of this year's Dolphins, who recently ended a three-game losing streak with a win over the Rams.

• Mike McDaniel emphasizes focus on the current Dolphins team rather than past criticisms.
• Dolphins recently ended a three-game losing streak with a win against the Rams.
• DeShon Elliott's comments highlight a perceived lack of mental toughness in last year's Dolphins team.