NFL analyst Bart Scott took a shot at the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick earlier this week, calling their early trip down to Miami a “desperation move.”

Patriots safety Devin McCourty does not agree with those comments.

He appeared on the The Greg Hill Show Friday morning, two days before the Patriots get set to take on the Dolphins. New England will be looking to win in Miami for the first time since the 2019 season. But they’ll have their work cut out for them, as Miami has a potent receiving corps led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Although the Patriots will have their hands full, McCourty vehemently disagrees with Scott’s assessment.

“We’ve played down here, call it, the two or three times—we haven’t won,” McCourty said. “…I think being down here has gotten guys acclimated to the heat, and you know, I think for all of us, the plan is to go out there and play well and try to get a win. So, I think all of this comes from that.

“But desperation? I don’t see it like that. But I’m playing on the team, so I don’t think I would. But I think it’s been good for us. I think guys have been out there practicing and felt good practicing in the heat. So, hopefully, it pays off for us.”

The Patriots will look to start off the 2022 season on the right foot, as they try to contain the new-look Dolphins offense.

The Miami defense isn’t too shabby either, led by pass-rusher Emmaunel Ogbah. Simply put, the extra practice may pay off for the Patriots in the long run, as they look to put forth a solid effort Sunday.