Just a week remains before the Miami Dolphins head to the West Coast for a Week 1 bout with the Chargers. Before things get real, we decided to take a shot in the dark to how the season may go.

We examine these nine superlatives:

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The Miami Dolphins are aiming for a Super Bowl run and chose to line the roster with experience instead of future potential. Sixth-round pick Elijah Higgins and seventh-round pick Ryan Hayes were both claimed off waivers while the team inked a handful of vets.

Did the Dolphins make the right decision to sign Justin Bethel (12th NFL season), Tyler Kroft (9th season), and Perry Nickerson (sixth NFL season) instead of investing in what-and-see rookies?

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The Miami Dolphins released the first 53-man roster for the regular season on Wednesday afternoon but things are bound to change before the ink dries. Is general manager Chris Grier searching couch cushions or will the team move forward with in-house talent?

At running back, the Dolphins kept five players including undrafted rookie Chris Brooks. How can the hard-nosed tailback make his way onto the field? Raheem Mostert is Miami's starting running back, could another back steal the starting role sometime during the 2023 season?

With only two tight ends on the roster, does Julian Hill's background as a quarterback give him a chance to stick as an undrafted rookie? On the defensive side of the football, is Miami window-shopping for a defensive tackle?

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Kader Kohou was Miami's undrafted gem in 2022 and it looks like three undrafted rookies will be on the Dolphins for Week 1 of the regular season. Based on talent, and opportunity like Kohou, which undrafted rookie could have the biggest role in 2023?

Julian Hill is one of two tight ends on Miami's roster while running back Chris Books is fifth on the depth chart in an offense that features two of the league's top receivers. On defense, can Brandon Pili give the team 15-20 good snaps on a week-by-week basis?

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The Miami Dolphins flirted with running backs throughout the offseason but decided to stick with Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr., and Salvon Ahmed after re-signing them when free agency began.

General manager Chris Grier didn't stop there — drafting De'Von Achane in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. On top of that, undrafted rookie Chris Brooks earned a spot on the active roster — but do the Dolphins have enough at the position?

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The roster cutdown day ended without a deal featuring the Miami Dolphins and Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Dolphins decided that Taylor was a bit too expensive — the same is true for a "mystery team" that was reportedly in the mix. Without Taylor, running back Chris Brooks was one of three undrafted free agents to make the team's 53-man roster.

Robbie Chosen and Myles Gaskin were cut from the franchise while former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. It was a busy Tuesday but we have you covered!

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The Miami Dolphins saw the 2023 preseason come to a close with a 31-18 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night. The game was called early after Daewood Davis was carted off the field with a head injury. Davis has since been released from the hospital following the injury.

From running backs to receivers and depth on the offensive line, Saturday's game told us plenty when preparing to watch the 2023 Dolphins. Who will take over as QB No. 2? Will Miami keep five running backs or decide to keep extra receivers? Looking at the defense, did someone finally take control at defensive tackle and safety? Tune in and find out!

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The Miami Dolphins have one of the better safeties in the league with Jevon Holland starting in the secondary. The issue, however, is that football teams usually start with two players at the position. On top of that, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme can leverage a third safety when at its best.

The Dolphins need to uncover answers at safety as Brandon Jones works back from an injury that sidelined him for most of the 2022 campaign. Miami signed DeShon Elliot in free agency and Verone McKinley III helped the team overcome injuries last year — is it enough?

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The Miami Dolphins entered free agency with no running backs under contract but re-signed Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr., Myles Gaskin, and Salvon Ahmed — last year's entire running back room — to new contracts during the offseason. The Dolphins also added rookie De'Von Achane in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Ignoring a possible Jonathan Taylor trade — who will join Mostert, Wilson, and Achane on Miami's 53-man roster? Ahmed shined with a handful of big runs throughout the preseason but Gaskin showcased a level of consistency any play-caller would like in the backfield. What about the hard-hitting undrafted rookie Chris Brooks?

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The Miami Dolphins ended the preseason with a lopsided loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars but began the regular season with a major win. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday morning that the Dolphins inked defensive tackle Zach Sieler to a three-year contract extension worth up to $38.65 million.

Sieler stuck with the Dolphins and signed a three-year contract extension in Nov. 2020. He set career highs with 70 tackles, two forced fumbles, and four passes defended in 2022. Sieler also earned 3.5 sacks in two of the last three seasons.

Sieler, Christian Wilkins, and Connor Williams each wanted new contracts this offseason but the former Baltimore Ravens DT may be the only one to ink a new deal before the 2023 season begins. What does that signal about Wilkins and his future in Miami?

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