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Miami Dolphins Needs You Still Think Need Filling

Following the draft, I asked the following question: Now, following the NFL Draft, which holes do you still see that need to be filled on this roster before heading into training camp for our Miami Dolphins, and why? Below are some of your thougths and answers- Bull Pupp says this rebuild will take 2-3 years. […]

Dolphins approach at wide receiver – The Splash Zone 5/2/26

The Miami Dolphins had plenty of needs to address during the NFL Draft and wide receiver was one of them. After trading away Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins lacked a top receiver but had plenty of bodies in the room. The expectation was that Miami would use one of their top three […]

Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 675

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […]

‘They killed it’; Dolphins draft earns high praise in league circles

Newly hired general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was tasked with rebuilding the Miami Dolphins after the team parted ways with a multitude of players this offseason including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, pass rusher Bradley Chubb and more. Of course, a total rebuild cannot be completed in one offseason, but according […]

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UDFA’s You Think Make The Dolphins Final Roster

Following this year’s draft came the annual flurry of undrafted free agents by every team around the NFL. Our very own Miami Dolphins had eleven of their own this year. I then asked the following question: Which of the UDFA’s that are being signed by our Miami Dolphins do you actually expect to make the […]

Six Dolphins make Matt Miller’s top-100 favorite picks for 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, but the conversation surrounding the new players selected by all 32 teams will rage on for quite some time. On Wednesday, Matt Miller of ESPN listed his top-100 favorite selections from the draft based on value, scheme fit, team needs, and on-field productivity — and six Miami […]

Miami Dolphins add former Jaguars’ executive Josh Scobey to front office

Yesterday, the Miami Dolphins officially parted ways with “senior personnel executive” Champ Kelly. Kelly, as you remember, was the Dolphins’ interim general manager after the team fired Chris Grier back in October. New GM Jon-Eric Sullivan kept Kelly on board through the draft process, but like many of the team’s former scouts, he was relieved […]

2026 NFL Draft Grades: How did the fans rank the Miami Dolphins’ picks?

The 2026 NFL Draft was completed last weekend, with three days of selections leading to 257 new rookies entering the league. The Miami Dolphins made five percent of those picks as they selected a league-high 13 college prospects. The Dolphins stuck to their board, selecting the players they liked when they wanted to pick them, […]

Does pursuing Jauan Jennings make sense – The Splash Zone 4/30/26

The Miami Dolphins have an abundance of players in their wide receiver and are reportedly eyeing the market for another veteran option. Jauan Jennings name has been brought up and wouldn’t be that bad of an option to have in the room. There are pros and cons to every move though. Jennings was pretty solid […]

Dolphins part ways with former interim general manager Champ Kelly

According to various media members, the Miami Dolphins parted ways with former interim general manager Champ Kelly on Wednesday. Kelly took over for Chris Grier when the team fired him during the 2025 NFL Season, however the Dolphins passed on hiring Kelly as the full-time general manager this offseason — instead inking Jon-Eric Sullivan for […]

Dolphins Fans Choice Of Best/Worst 2026 Draft Picks

As we are all aware, the NFL draft took place late last week into this past weekend. Our Miami Dolphins enter the draft with eleven overall picks, eventually exiting the draft with thirteen picks overall after a trade down and a trade up. Following the draft, I posted a list of all the draft picks […]

Dolphins plan to start Kadyn Proctor at guard, not tackle

The Miami Dolphins used the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Kadyn Proctor, a 6’6, 315 pound left tackle from the University of Alabama. Proctor made 40 starts in college under head coaches Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer, all of which came at left tackle. However, according to general manager Jon-Eric […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Who Will Surprise Everyone Edition

With every draft class, there are different categories that players wind up falling into. There are those guys who you don’t expect a thing from, and ultimately, that’s what we get from that player: little to nothing on the field. There are those guys who you expect to be good to great that go on […]

Dolphins WR Chris Bell motivated by draft slide

The Miami Dolphins went into the 2026 NFL Draft with a serious need for a wide receiver (or two… or three) after parting ways with both Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason. The team selected Caleb Douglas out of Texas Tech with their first third round draft pick, but doubled down at the position […]

Which undrafted rookies have the best shot – The Splash Zone 4/28/26

Draft weekend flew by and when that came to an end, teams around the NFL began to reach out and sign those undrafted rookies. The Miami Dolphins brought in a few and hopefully found one or two who could help this team. RB Le’Veon Moss could be one of those undrafted players who could be […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Needs Unmet Edition

We have now seen the new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and new head coach, Jeff Hafley, conduct both their first free agency period and their first NFL draft at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. It goes without saying that these are their tools to set this roster for the following season. We, the fans, […]

NFL Draft grades 2026: Miami Dolphins reactions after 13 picks

The Miami Dolphins made 13 picks during the 2026 NFL Draft, the most of any team during the three-day selection meeting. It was a busy weekend, with the team making multiple trades up and down the draft order and selecting players who will fit the team’s identity under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new […]

2027 NFL Mock Draft: Early look at who Miami Dolphins could target

The 2026 NFL Draft ended over the weekend, with the Miami Dolphins adding 13 rookies over the three-day selection process. The team is also working the phones to sign undrafted free agents, with that list growing as more players agree to head to South Florida. But, as soon as mock draft season ends for one […]

Dolphins ignore QBs for generational pass catcher in early 2027 NFL Draft mock

The 2026 NFL Draft concluded on Saturday, and even though the Miami Dolphins added thirteen new players via the selection process — and many more as undrafted free agents — that won’t stop the powers-that-be (or, you know… journalists) from proactively adding even more players via way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft mocks. One such mock came […]

Recapping the 2026 draft class for the Dolphins

The 2026 NFL draft has come to a close, and the Miami Dolphins made full use of their capital, bringing in 13 players. Entering the draft, no single position was a bigger need for the Dolphins than any other. In other words, general manger Jon-Eric Sullivan’s goal was simple: Pick the best available player at […]

Dolphins get more physical – The Splash Zone 4/27/26

To quote Jon- Eric Sullivan: “Fast gets slow, but big doesn’t get small”. The Miami Dolphins have a new philosophy heading forward and it showed during the draft. The previous iteration of the Dolphins was based around speed and unfortunately, Sullivan’s quote became pretty true. This new regime wants to change the opinion of this […]

Miami Dolphins Discussion: UDFA Edition

Following the NFL draft last evening, the annual scramble by teams to sign the best undrafted players begins. Our Miami Dolphins, as of the writing of this post, have come to an agreement with 11 free agents. Of course, none of these “deals” are official until these players actually put pen to paper, officially making […]

2026 NFL Draft Recap: Every trade and all 257 picks

The 2026 NFL Draft concluded last night, ending three days of all 32 teams selecting 257 college prospects as new rookies in the league. Thursday night’s Round 1 started with the selection of quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana by the Las Vegas Raiders. The chaos started after that, leading to seven rounds of trades, unexpected […]

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