Locked On Dolphins Hit - Quick Takes on the Miami Dolphins

Malik Willis has a chance to prove he can be the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback of the future, but passing stats and wins won’t tell the entire story. The Dolphins need Willis to perform in critical situations, establish himself as a leader and develop dangerous chemistry with De’Von Achane.

Wes Goldberg identifies three things he needs to see from Willis this season before buying into him as Miami’s long-term starting quarterback. Can Willis execute on third down, respond under pressure and become a weapon in the Dolphins’ rushing attack? Plus, how should we define success for a rebuilding Dolphins team even if the wins don’t come immediately?

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Miami Dolphins QB Cam Miller should be Malik Willis’ backup—and that’s my strongest Dolphins hot take right now. With the Dolphins evaluating their quarterback depth before Week 1, Miller has shown enough improvement to make a legitimate case for Miami’s QB2 job.

Wes Goldberg answers Dolphins mailbag questions, starting with why he believes Miller deserves the backup quarterback role. Plus, how much does it actually matter that Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem spoke to the Dolphins? Wes explains why he’s normally skeptical of motivational speakers—and why conversations with players have changed his mind about the impact someone like Haslem can have.

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The Miami Dolphins ran just 36 offensive plays against the New York Giants, and that number explains the biggest problem with their ugly preseason loss. The Dolphins need preseason reps to evaluate their roster, but Miami’s offense couldn’t stay on the field long enough to give players meaningful opportunities.

For the Big Number, Wes Goldberg explains why 36 matters more than the final score. Miami needs to make difficult decisions about the bottom of its 53-man roster, and that requires actual game tape. Against Atlanta, staying on the field could be crucial to getting those evaluations right.

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Miami Dolphins fans are fed up after another humiliating preseason blowout, but is the real issue the lack of starter action? Frustration mounts as Jeff Hafley’s new-look squad plays its first home preseason game without giving supporters even a glimpse of stars like Malik Willis and the starting offensive line. Many, especially longtime fans who can only afford preseason tickets, feel shortchanged by seeing only backups on the field.

The debate rages: Are joint practices now more important than preseason games themselves? With key reps happening behind closed doors against the Giants—and with Miami’s lack of roster depth a driving factor—should the NFL reconsider the purpose of both? As regular season approaches, Dolphins fans are left wondering if preseason games are still worth the hype, or if televised joint practices would give them the access and excitement they crave.

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The Miami Dolphins wide receivers might be much better than expected despite ESPN ranking the group worst in the NFL. Kevin Coleman Jr., Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell are giving Miami legitimate reasons for optimism after an otherwise brutal preseason loss to the Giants.

Wes Goldberg breaks down Coleman’s spectacular one-handed catch and why the Dolphins could have multiple rookie contributors at receiver this season. Plus, Cam Miller showed meaningful improvement in his second preseason appearance, completing 6 of 11 passes and making plays with his arm and legs. Has Miller actually moved ahead of Quinn Ewers for Miami’s backup quarterback job?

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The Miami Dolphins’ depth is officially a concern after an ugly 26-3 preseason loss to the New York Giants. Miami was outgained 390-102 and ran just 36 offensive plays, raising serious questions about the bottom half of the Dolphins roster.

Wes Goldberg explains why it’s too early to call this a depth crisis—but why GM Jon-Eric Sullivan should aggressively work the waiver wire as NFL roster cuts approach. Malik Willis, De’Von Achane and Chop Robinson provide reasons for optimism at the top, but Miami needs more NFL-caliber talent behind its starters, especially after Trey Moore’s injury.

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De’Von Achane is becoming the centerpiece of the Miami Dolphins offense, and his 70-yard touchdown run against the Giants showed exactly why. With Malik Willis adding a rushing threat and Miami emphasizing physical blocking, Jeff Hafley and Bobby Slowik could build one of the NFL’s most dangerous rushing attacks around Achane.

Wes Goldberg explains why Miami’s offensive identity could be Achane and Willis rather than its unproven receivers. Plus, Achane ranks No. 26 on the NFL Top 100 after leading the league with 5.7 yards per carry. Can the Dolphins star establish himself as a top-five NFL running back this season?

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Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants preseason action will provide a major test for the Dolphins offensive line against Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. After Miami’s pass protection struggled badly during joint practice, all eyes are on Austin Jackson and the Dolphins O-line.

Wes Goldberg breaks down the two things that actually matter in this preseason matchup. Beyond the offensive line, forget the final score and focus on Miami’s depth. Which players outside the established starters can learn from the joint practice, respond in the game and prove they deserve a spot on the Dolphins’ 53-man roster?

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The Miami Dolphins offensive line struggled badly against the New York Giants pass rush during Thursday’s joint practice, with Brian Burns saying the Giants “dominated” Miami up front. But should Dolphins fans actually be worried about the offensive line and Malik Willis’ protection? 

Wes Goldberg breaks down the difficult test Patrick Paul, Austin Jackson and Miami’s young offensive linemen faced against Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Jeff Hafley wanted his players challenged without hiding them schematically, making these reps an important measuring stick. Plus, Willis explains why Miami would have had more pass-protection answers available in an actual game.

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Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis has a message for anyone worried about the Dolphins’ wide receivers: “You get a name by working hard and putting it on tape.” After ESPN ranked Miami’s WR room last in the NFL, Willis is betting on competition, opportunity and the Dolphins’ young talent to prove the doubters wrong.

Wes Goldberg breaks down whether Miami’s anonymous receiver room can outperform expectations and which Dolphins could become household names this season. From Chop Robinson and Caleb Douglas to first-round pick Chris Johnson, Miami may not have many established stars—but it has several young players with breakout potential.

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