Patrick Paul targets Maxx Crosby to manage Raiders defensive pressure

Dolphins left tackle Patrick Paul plans to unsettle Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby during this Sunday’s matchup. Paul characterized Crosby as a hothead, suggesting that the team will attempt to disrupt his focus with trash talk throughout the contest. This strategy follows a previous encounter in 2024 when Crosby drew an unnecessary roughness penalty for hitting former Dolphins guard Liam Eichenberg, an action that helped set up an early Miami touchdown. Paul noted that while Crosby remains a highly effective player, maintaining pressure on him for four quarters is necessary to protect Malik Willis. The Dolphins are looking to neutralize the defensive end’s impact on the quarterback throughout the game.

• 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins LT Patrick Paul: Maxx Crosby is a hothead, have to get him off his game