The Dolphins are riding the wave back to the top of the NFL after years of mediocrity.
Miami, who qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, opens the 2023–24 NFL season with the ninth-best Super Bowl odds at free football picks.
Although the top quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed the final three games of the previous season due to two concussions, concerns about his durability still exist as we head into training camp.
Why it’s important With a third-string rookie standing in for the injured Tagovailoa, the Dolphins still came close to beating the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, and the team has only gained momentum since then.
Recap
During the offseason, Miami appointed defensive coordinator Vic Fangio the highest paid coach in the NFL. He should improve a team that had a terrible season last year.
Jalen Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro cornerback, was also acquired by the team via trade; however, he suffered a knee injury during training camp and is anticipated to be sidelined until December (Miami has since signed veteran corner Eli Apple).
Additionally, the Dolphins have not ruled out chasing Dalvin Cook, a free agent running back.
Quarterback
The expectation is that, if healthy, Tagovailoa will light up the NFL by passing to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, two wide outs who are probably the best receiving tandem in the league.
Las season, Tagovailoa, who was chosen for the Pro Bowl for the first time, topped the NFL in passing rating and went 8-4 in games in which he started.
This offseason, he trained in jiu jitsu to develop safe falling techniques and lessen head injuries.
