'24 Preview: Miami Dolphins

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Aug 20, 2024

Volume XXIV Edition XLIV | 2024 Preview: Miami Dolphins

AFC EAST || 2023 Record: 11-6 || AAF Preseason Power Ranking: 7

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Team Brass

Owner: Stephen Ross || General Manager: Chris Grier || Head Coach: Mike McDaniel || Offensive Coordinator: Frank Smith || Defensive Coordinator: Anthony Weaver || Special Teams: Danny Crossman

2024 NFLPA Report Card || Overall Ranking (1 of 32)

Offense Rankings

Total Offense: 401.3 (1st) || Passing: 265.5 (1st) || Rushing: 135.8 (6th) || Points: 29.2 (2nd) || Sacked: 31 (T-4th) || 3rd Down: 42.1% (7th)

Defense Rankings

Total Defense: 318.3 (10th) || Passing: 221.2 (15th) || Rushing: 97.1 (7th) || Points Allowed: 23 (22nd) || Sacks: 56 (3rd) || Turnover Differential: 2 (T-12th)

Top 10 Franchise Players

WR Tyreek Hill (photo credit: Miami Dolphins)
CB Jalen Ramsey
LB Bradley Chubb
WR Jaylen Waddle
OT Terron Armstead
RB Raheem Mostert
RB De’Von Achane
QB Tua Tagovailoa
DE Zach Sieler
FB Alec Ingold

Key Additions

WR Odell Beckham Jr (Ravens) || WR Anthony Schwartz (Browns) || TE Jonnu Smith (Falcons) || OG Aaron Brewer (Titans) || DE Jonathan Harris (Broncos) || DT Calais Campbell (Falcons) || DT Neville Gallimore (Cowboys) || DT Benito Jones (Lions) || DT Teair Tart (Texans) || LB Jordyn Brooks (Seahawks) || LB Anthony Walker (Browns) || CB Kendall Fuller (Commanders) || S Marcus Maye (Saints) || S Jordan Poyer (Bills) || S Siran Neal (Bills)

Key Losses

WR Cedrick Wilson Jr (Saints) || WR Chase Claypool (Bills) || OG Robert Hunt (Panthers) || C Connor Williams || DT Christian Wilkins (Raiders) || DT Raekwon Davis (Colts) || LB Andrew Van Ginkel (Vikings) || LB Jerome Baker (Seahawks) || CB Xavien Howard || CB Eli Apple || S Brandon Jones (Broncos) || S DeShon Elliott (Steelers)

Breakout Players

RB De’Von Achane - A healthy Achane adds an additional element of speed from the backfield position in the Dolphins pedal to the medal offense. He started just four games as a rookie, yet still managed to fall just three yards shy of 1,000 total scrimmage yards, including 800 rushing yards and an eye-gouging 7.8 yards per carry! Achane saw just 300 snaps (43% of total offensive plays). The more Miami can increase that number, the more dangerous they will become.

WR Anthony Schwartz - After two lackluster seasons in Cleveland, the Dolphins took a flier on Schwartz, a one-time third round pick. If anyone is able to squeeze any production from the 4.27-speed wideout, it’s head coach Mike McDaniels.

CB Kader Kohou - One of the most underrated players in the NFL, Kohou is bound to become well-known amongst the mainstream after doing an admirable job during his first two seasons. The Ivory Coast native was an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M Commerce following the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Kohou has started 29 games, making 135 tackles. His ascension has strengthened the Dolphins secondary.

2024 NFL Draft Class

The biggest steal of the entire draft class may have came when the Dolphins chose Malik Washington with the 184th overall pick. His skill-set is a perfect match for the Miami offense. Ironically, seventh round selection Tahj Washington is very similar, just not as twitchy. The ‘Fins also made a splash on the edge, adding pass-rushers Chop Robinson on Day 1 and Mohamed Kamara on Day 2. Initial Overall Rookie Assessment: High Level Impact