Rosters evolve throughout the NFL season as teams look to improve and overcome injuries throughout a 17-game season. The Miami Dolphins have stars at the top of the roster, but what happened to the middle class? AllDolphins.com's Omar Kelly joins the show to explain how the season could unfold faster than we all think. Tune in for thoughts on linebackers, cornerbacks, and offensive linemen — oh my! This podcast is a clip from "Diagnosing Miami's Depth Concerns with AllDolphins.com's Omar Kelly!"...
Aug 24, 2023•11 min
Two preseason games are in the books, meaning the regular season is just weeks away. The preseason for fantasy football looks a bit different. that's why we have Upper Hand Fantasy's Faraz Siddiqi (@farazsiddiqi) on today's show. We discuss the ideal drafting position, Travis Kelce vs. the field at tight end, and much more. High-risk high-reward players like Jame Cook are brought to the table while Faraz also provides some names to avoid throughout the drafting season. With just one preseason ga...
Aug 22, 2023•16 min
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception on the first play from scrimmage — not much else went wrong in a big 28-3 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday. The offense ran for over 200 yards while the defense held Houston to just 32 yards on the ground — tune in for 10 things we learned from Miami's win in Week 2 of the preseason. Was Tua Tagovailoa HIM(self)? Did anyone forget Mike McDaniel was a run-game coordinator? Is Chris Brooks the new Jonas Gray? Who will earn the No. 3 wide rece...
Aug 21, 2023•37 min
New Miami Dolphins coach Vic Fangio had the perfect gameplan as the Houston Texans were held to just three points on Saturday afternoon. First-round pick C.J. Stroud and Houston's passing attack was limited to just 154 passing yards. Dameon Pierce and Houston's group of running backs closed the game with just 32 rushing yards on 14 attempts. David Long Jr. made his Miami debut and landed a big hit in his limited action. 2022 third-round draft pick Channing Tindall had himself another big game af...
Aug 21, 2023•14 min
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception to begin Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans but the fourth-year quarterback had a strong performance overall in his first live action since Dec. 25, 2022. Houston's Denzel Perryman intercepted Tagovailoa, who finished the day 5-7 for 61 yards. The former Alabama standout quarterback looked comfortable during a 93-yard drive that closed with a touchdown from Raheem Mostert. Coach Mike McDaniel was determined to run ...
Aug 21, 2023•14 min
The Miami Dolphins had a big scare on Thursday afternoon as left tackle Terron Armstead was rolled up on and had to be carted off the field during joint practices with the Houston Texans. Armstead, Miami's top offensive lineman, has battled injury throughout his career and played 13 games with the Dolphins last season. Night-to-day was the improvement we saw in Miami's offensive line when Armstead is on the field -- making him critical to any playoff hopes the Dolphins may have. That being said,...
Aug 18, 2023•17 min
From 'Reception Perception' ( subscribe here ): In this clip, Matt and James shine a light on a guy we all know is a stud, but how good is he actually? The cheetah, the dolphin - Tyreek Hill. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookie...
Aug 18, 2023•17 min
The Miami Dolphins dropped the year's first preseason game to the Atlanta Falcons last week but hope to turn the page against the Houston Texans this weekend. Ahead of Saturday's game, the Dolphins and Texans gathered for two days of joint practices in Houston. Injuries are piling up for the Dolphins — when can we expect to see Kader Kohou and Cam Smith back on the field? Is it possible that Liam Eichenberg has lost his job at left guard with the emergence of Robert Jones and Lester Cotten? The ...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min
Tua Tagovailoa and the rest of Miami's starters are slated to play in Houston on Saturday — but we're not entirely sure who all those players could be. Robert Jones, Lester Cotton, and Isaiah Wynn are all having strong camps -- what could the Dolphins do with the offensive line? River Cracraft and Cedrick Wilson Jr. logged the most snaps among Miami wide receivers but we know what to expect from those players. Week 2 of the preseason is a chance to see who is pushing for the No. 3 roster spot — ...
Aug 17, 2023•19 min
The Miami Dolphins are making the most of the preseason with joint practices in back-to-back weeks. The Dolphins hosted the Atlanta Falcons last weekend before traveling to Houston to work with the Texans ahead of Saturday's game. It was an eventful day of practice in Texas we received injury updates on Kader Kohou, Cam Smith, and Jaylen Waddle -- when can we expect the Dolphins to inch closer to full health? News broke on Wednesday that former first-round pick Christian Wilkins isn't participat...
Aug 17, 2023•30 min
The campaign to sign Dalvin Cook came to a close on Monday. The New York Jets added Dalvin Cook on a one-year $8 million deal to pair with Breece Hall in the backfield — what does that mean for the Miami Dolphins? Miami will lean on Jeff Wilson Jr. and Raheem Mostert throughout the 2023 season, but where does De'Von Achane come into play? How can Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin get into the mix? Lastly, the Dolphins have roughly $13 million in remaining cap space -- how will the team decide to use...
Aug 16, 2023•12 min
De'Von Achane played 50 percent of Miami's offensive snaps against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night but fifth-year tailback Myles Gaskin stole the spotlight with 57 rushing yards on seven carries. It's clear that coach Mike McDaniel and Miami's offensive staff is working to carve out a role for Achane in his rookie season. That said, can a successful preseason from Gaskin shake up Miami's plans at the running back position — considering Salvon Ahmed played just five snaps? Raheem Mostert and ...
Aug 15, 2023•10 min
The Miami Dolphins struggled to score in Friday's 19-3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. That said, we did get a better idea of what coach Mike McDaniel is looking to find in the 90-man roster. News broke that Cam Smith isn't expected to miss an extended period but may miss the start of the 2023 regular season. Jaylen Waddle and Robbie Chosen are also dealing with injuries but neither are expected to be serious. Miami gave rookie running back De'Von Achane a heavy workload and delivered in the passin...
Aug 14, 2023•38 min
The score didn't matter but players saw their stock rise with a strong performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night. Emmanuel Ogbah played just 11 snaps but showcased that he was ready to return from injury with two tackles and two quarterback hits. In the secondary, both Cam Smith and Noah Igbinoghene played well — what will the depth chart look like as the team looks to overcome the injury to Jalen Ramsey? Offensively, Erik Ezukanma touched the ball five times on his 26 snaps and wa...
Aug 14, 2023•19 min
The final score of a preseason game doesn't matter, but four quarters on the football field gives us an idea of what a coaching staff is trying to learn in training camp. The Miami Dolphins struggled to score points against the Atlanta Falcons but 66 offensive snaps provided hints to what the coaching staff is looking for from some young offensive players. De'Von Achane played 50 percent of the team's snaps against the Falcons and touched the ball 14 times. Wide receivers River Cracraft and Cedr...
Aug 14, 2023•10 min
Early in the preseason, it's easy to overreact to each bit of information released about a player or team. The Miami Dolphins released the first depth chart of 2023 earlier this week but did it offer any hints to what coach Mike McDaniel is thinking? Larnel Coleman was the backup left tackle on Miami's initial depth chart last year but things look much different this season. Will Isaiah Wynn stay at guard or get a shot at right tackle? Preston Williams was a second-team receiver on the depth cha...
Aug 11, 2023•20 min
It may seem hard to believe but the Miami Dolphins return to action this weekend with the season's first game — a preseason showdown with the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins and Falcons have practiced together throughout the week, offering both sides the opportunity to face some fresh faces for an extended period of time. It's clear that Miami's offense had a "dingers only" mindset early in camp as the balls are flying against Atlanta's thin group at cornerback. It sounds like...
Aug 10, 2023•38 min
The Miami Dolphins have until Aug. 29 to solidify opening day's 53-man roster and Friday's bout with the Atlanta Falcons is the first of three major tests for 90 players hoping to stick with the team. Coach Mike McDaniel wasn't clear on if Tua Tagovailoa and the starters will play on Friday, but there is still much to learn about the 2023 Miami Dolphins. Miami has question marks at left guard, right tackle, and cornerback — some of those questions could be answered against the Falcons. Is Isaiah...
Aug 10, 2023•14 min
The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons spent the week battles in joint practices ahead of Friday night's game at hard rock stadium. The Falcons offer a unique challenge as they're a team built in the trenches and on the ground. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are a finesse bunch flying around the football field. The joint practices have allowed the Dolphins to focus on their weaknesses in the trenches and at linebackers while Tua Tagovailoa and the offense have been hit-or-miss against the Atlanta defen...
Aug 10, 2023•14 min
With eight training camp practices in the books, the Miami Dolphins scrimmaged in front of fans at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The day was won by the defense as Christian Wilkins, Zach Sieler, and Raekwon Davis all had big days in the trenches. That said, Miami also worked out former Eagles tackle Marvin Wilson. Tyreek Hill faced newcomer Eli Apple for the first time while the offense struggled to do much against Vic Fangio's defense. Terron Armstead, De'Von Achane, Terron Armstead, Malik Ree...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min
After years of campaigning, former Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas is finally getting the Hall of Fame Victory lap he rightfully deserved. The five-time First-Team All-Pro was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend — another opportunity to hear one of the NFL's best underdog stories. Thomas begin his career as a fifth-round draft pick and earned a starting job before his first season in the league. Thomas, member of the 2000s All-Decade team, was one of nine players t...
Aug 07, 2023•10 min
The Miami Dolphins made Vic Fangio the league's highest-paid defensive coordinator this offseason. Fangio, former head coach of the Denver Broncos, seems to have hit the ground running with the Dolphins as his defense locked up coach Mike McDaniel's offense on Saturday during the year's first scrimmage. It was a big day in the trenches for Christian Wilkins. Zach Sieler and Raekwon Davis. Meanwhile, undrafted rookie Aubrey Miller was in charge of calling plays — what else did Saturday's practice...
Aug 07, 2023•9 min
The injury report is on everyone's mind as the Miami Dolphins are less than a week away from the year's first preseason game. The Dolphins took part in a scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday but a handful of players were held out due to injuries. Odds are Miami is being overly cautious in hopes of avoiding long-term injuries, but when should we start worrying about some of the team's top players? Offensively, Terron Armest and De'Von Achane were two of the players who were held out. The Do...
Aug 07, 2023•12 min
The Miami Dolphins have until August 29 to cut the roster down to 53 players. The Dolphins are a week away from the first preseason game, a good benchmark for players looking to rise up the depth chart. That said, a week of training camp is in the books — what have we learned about the roster general manager Chris Grier constructed over the offseason? The Dolphins kept three quarterbacks on the active roster last season, but a rule change means Miami can hold on to a player at other positions. W...
Aug 03, 2023•53 min
The decision to select Cam Smith in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft was a wise one by the Miami Dolphins. Despite adding Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins learned that you can never have too many cornerbacks after dealing with injuries throughout the 2022 season. Early in training camp, Ramsey, unfortunately, suffered an injury that will keep him off the field for an extended period of time -- providing Smith the opportunity to contribute much earlier than some originally thought. Hindsight is a...
Aug 03, 2023•29 min
The Miami Dolphins continue spending for the third-straight season by acquiring All-Pro Defensive Back Jalen Ramsey. With more high-end players, Miami is now limited in terms of "mid-level" options to fill out the depth chart. The Dolphins kept five defensive linemen to begin last season but haven't found a veteran replacement for John Jenkins. Due to injuries in the secondary, will Miami choose to keep fewer linebackers in order to solidify depth at cornerback? Another Dolphins Podcast is hoste...
Aug 03, 2023•20 min
The Dolphins had five tight ends and five wide receivers on the first 53-man roster of the 2022 season. Those numbers can be deceiving — considering Mike Gesicki was used as a receiver with more than 50 targets a season ago. Miami added receivers Braxton Berrios and Robbie Chosen to the mix this offseason while re-signing River Cracraft to a one-year due. Due to special teams' duties, is it possible the number of receivers kept on the roster balloons in 2023? This clip is pulled from the episode...
Aug 03, 2023•25 min
The Miami Dolphins turned off sliders on defense after trading for All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey in a deal with the Los Angeles Rams during the offseason. Ramsey's first game in a Dolphins uniform may be delayed after suffering a torn meniscus during practice on Thursday. The Miami Dolphins must now again lean on Kader Kohou and rookie Cam Smith in the secondary until the six-time Pro Bowl cornerback can return to the field. Miami sent a third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long to the Ra...
Jul 28, 2023•27 min
The Miami Dolphins began training camp on Thursday -- what have we learned since then? The season is still more than a month away but the Dolphins have questions across the roster. Who will win starting jobs at left guard and right tackle? Who has won the orange jersey? Miami, looking to make the playoffs for the second-straight season, has little room for error as the entire AFC East got better this offseason. Who should you follow as players look to carve out roles? Another Dolphins Podcast is...
Jul 28, 2023•22 min
Replacing a star player is never easy but that is what Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is tasked with doing after Jalen Ramsey suffered an injury on Thursday that will force him to miss an extended period of time. Undrafted rookie Kader Kohou successfully filled in for the injured Byron Jones last season and will again be asked to have more on his plate. That said, Fangio may through rookie second-round pick Cam Smith into the fire as a physical presence on the outside. What can ...
Jul 28, 2023•12 min
