Marino says Dolphins fans should "stay positive" after 0-2 start

• Miami will try to avoid an 0-3 start Thursday at 8:15pm against the Buffalo Bills (📺 Prime Video, CBS Miami).

🎤 The Hall of Fame quarterback sat down for an interview with Axios to discuss the football season and promote a new health campaign with Novo Nordisk.

🏈 What they're saying: Marino says he understands Dolphins fans feel down.

• "I understand it. I'm a fan. ... It's a long season, we've got a lot of games left. Got a big game Thursday night. I say try to stay positive."

Marino, who serves as a special adviser for the team, says he felt encouraged by the Dolphins' play on Sunday, despite the 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots.

Catch up quick: After a blowout loss in Week 1, Miami was one mistake away from scoring the go-ahead touchdown late in Sunday's game.

• "I thought we were going to win that football game," Marino told Axios.
• A 44-yard receiving touchdown from De'Von Achane didn't count after the running back stepped out of bounds.
• "It was the most incredible run and it's one of those things. ... You can't make mistakes here and there or you're going to get beat and that's what happened."

What's next: The Dolphins now face the heavily favored Bills, who have beaten Miami the last six times they've played going back to 2022.

Yes, but: Marino noted that the last time they played, in November, the Dolphins had a chance to win the game.

• Buffalo ultimately won 30-27 on a last-second field goal.
• "We know we can do it."

Threat level: Since 1979, just six teams have started a season 0-3 and made the playoffs, per NBC Chicago.

As part of the "Unordinary Stories" health initiative, Marino revealed that in 2007 he was diagnosed with the liver disease MASH.

• He said it was manageable with diet, exercise and "having a positive attitude." He encouraged people to get regular checkups.
• "As you get older, you have to take care of your body and understand the things you need to do."