Locked On Dolphins Hit - Quick Takes on the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are 0-4, and the possibility of an historically bad season is becoming harder to completely dismiss. But could hitting absolute rock bottom actually be the best thing for the organization?

Wes Goldberg explains why he’s willing to embrace the possibility of 0-17—not simply because it would secure the No. 1 pick, but because sometimes an organization needs a season bad enough to force meaningful change. Miami still has winnable games ahead, including Cincinnati before the bye, so an 0-17 finish remains unlikely. But if rock bottom is what finally changes the direction of the franchise, maybe Dolphins fans shouldn’t fear it.

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Malik Willis struggled again for the Miami Dolphins, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 85 yards and earning another disappointing quarterback grade. While Willis flashed his playmaking ability on a spectacular would-be touchdown to Chris Bell, he also missed four open receivers and continues to struggle seeing the entire field.

Wes Goldberg goes to the film for his weekly Malik Willis QB Grade, evaluating his decision-making, execution and best and worst plays. Willis gets a D overall, with his biggest growth opportunity becoming clear: process his reads faster, improve his field vision and consistently find the open receiver.

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Wes Goldberg reveals what he liked and didn’t like from the Dolphins’ loss to Minnesota, including an improving defense, Ollie Gordon’s breakout performance and another difficult game for Malik Willis.

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The Miami Dolphins are 0-4 after falling to the Minnesota Vikings, but this might have been their most encouraging loss yet. Miami successfully dragged the game into the mud, played field-position football and covered a 10.5-point spread — but penalties, third-down struggles and an inability to finish once again cost them.

Wes Goldberg explains why the Dolphins played the game they needed to play, even as Malik Willis and the offense struggled to make the decisive plays. Then, is Miami’s defense actually becoming… good?

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The Miami Dolphins face the NFL's scariest defense this week when they take on the Minnesota Vikings. How can they move the ball against the league's top defense without De'Von Achane? What opportunities does this blitz package present?

Wes Goldberg zooms in on what the Dolphins can do when they are on offense and how he expects Miami to try to counter the NFL's most aggressive defense.

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The Miami Dolphins are 10.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings, and several players will be under the microscope without De’Von Achane. Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright and Miami’s offensive line now have to prove the Dolphins can still establish a running game without their most explosive weapon.

Wes Goldberg also explains why it may be time to take the restrictions off Malik Willis. Forget trying to prove he can single-handedly beat Minnesota—instead, every game should become a series of evaluation opportunities. Can Willis handle difficult situations, create with his legs and show Miami he can become a difference-making quarterback?

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The Miami Dolphins face their toughest offensive challenge yet against Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings—and they’ll do it without De’Von Achane. With Minnesota’s defense ranking at the top of the league, Miami may need to completely change the way it approaches Sunday’s game.

Wes Goldberg breaks down how the Dolphins can manufacture points without their best offensive weapon, why the defense may need to create favorable field position and how Miami can turn this into a grind-it-out game. After three weeks of high-scoring games, this could be an opportunity to win with defense, field position and patience.

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Malik Willis took a step backward as a passer in the Miami Dolphins’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Willis finished 20-of-36 for 210 yards with no touchdowns and an interception, while also losing a fumble in a game Miami kept competitive into the fourth quarter.

Wes Goldberg gives Willis a D grade, down from a C in Week 2, after another rough performance throwing deep. Willis completed just one of eight passes traveling 20-plus air yards and missed multiple opportunities for explosive plays. His rushing remains a bright spot, but Miami needs better accuracy and decision-making when Willis attacks downfield.

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A bad Miami Dolphins season just took a turn for the worst. Star running back De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, putting the Dolphins at an even bigger talent deficit. Now, 0-17 is even more in play. Wes Goldberg talks about how the Dolphins can approach replacing Achane and what it means for the roster and the season going forward.

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The Miami Dolphins showed more encouraging signs against the Kansas City Chiefs than in either of their first two games. Malik Willis finally became a major factor as a runner, Chris Bell produced his best performance yet and Miami got encouraging play from both its offensive and defensive lines.

Wes Goldberg breaks down everything he liked and didn’t like, including Willis rushing nine times for 56 yards, Chris Bell’s 67-yard performance, Jacob Rodriguez’s first career interception and a 42-yard strike to Greg Dulcich. But Willis still missed too many deep throws, De’Von Achane left injured and one fourth-down decision helped Kansas City break the game open.

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