MySportsUpdate<\/a>, explaining what Miami identified in him.<\/p>\nThe focus was not on reputation alone, but on the access and insight he has built through decades in the league.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cI think the Dolphins were wise in understanding my relationships around the league. And knowing I have information that they don\u2019t have or can\u2019t get.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I think they were smart in taking advantage of that, whether it was through me or somebody else.\u201d<\/p>\n
The point is direct. Aikman is offering something teams cannot easily develop internally, which is why Miami moved to involve him.<\/p>\n
Troy Aikman says Dolphins\u2019 role gives him stake despite Cowboys history<\/p>\n
Aikman also addressed how the role changes his perspective, even given his deep ties to Dallas.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cThe Cowboys have never elected to that, at least with me. You know, maybe they have with others. But no, I don\u2019t feel there is conflict. But I will say I\u2019m pulling for the Dolphins. \u2026 because now I have something at stake.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think they hired two really talented, wonderful people, and I think that\u2019s gonna prove itself out. \u2026 But yeah, I\u2019m pulling for them. I want to see them do well because I feel like my fingerprints are on it as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comment shows how invested Aikman has become in the Dolphins\u2019 direction, even in a consulting capacity.<\/p>\n
It also underlines the nature of the role. This is not symbolic involvement, but something he sees as contributing to real decisions inside the organisation.<\/p>\n
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