MIAMI GARDENS — It was a simple question, one that the reporter who was asking Miami Dolphins defensive lineman John Jenkins about his elevated role and enhanced importance, that had no ill intent.
“How are you after the extensive playing time that you got?” the reporter asked. “I’m sure you didn’t go into the [Patriots] game thinking you’d be getting that many snaps.”
Even though Jenkins played 45 defensive snaps against New England, which is a heavy workload for a defensive tackle, the 32-year-old had a message to send.
“Why do you think that?” Jenkins asked.