Unbelievably, the Dolphins’ head coach signed a 46-year-old key player and owner, despite this being his biggest issue.
Before the Miami Dolphins’ season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 10, you may want to reconsider your assumptions about the team’s roster turnover. Disgruntled Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is not just of mild interest to Miami; reports indicate that the Dolphins made an offer to sign Taylor prior to Week 1.
One of the NFL’s top tailbacks, Taylor, is reportedly being courted by the Dolphins.
This is just the most recent indication that general manager Chris Grier is prepared to spend big to have a roster full of stars. He has shown a keen interest in building a Super Bowl team today by trading away assets for tomorrow, whether it was trading for Tyreek Hill last offseason or Jalen Ramsey this offseason.
Although there is no denying Taylor’s talent, there are strong arguments that adding him to Grier’s roster would be a step too far in his attempt to assemble the best team money can buy. These are the dolphins’ five obvious problems with catching another whale.
Insufficient Draft Capital
A lack of capital already exists for the Miami Dolphins in preparation for the 2024 NFL Draft. It’s unfortunate to lose out on a third- and fourth-round pick, especially considering their roster makeup. Because of the team’s reliance on a top-heavy structure and big contracts, GM Grier and upper management must maximize the remaining salary cap space.
The most economical method of locating talent is through the NFL Draft. It will be very difficult for Miami to fill out the roster if they are forced to send out a first-round pick in 2024 or both of their remaining top picks. Furthermore, a few Dolphins who are currently on the roster will soon need to sign large contracts of their own, making things even harder.
Operational Back Room
The running backs in Miami are already very strong. In 2022, the group accumulated 1,686 rushing yards. This is not a roster shortcoming. Not at all.
