"The trenches are where the Dolphins' biggest draft capital went in the past two years among defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, the 2025 first-round pick; guard Jonah Savaiinaea, the 2025 second-round pick; outside linebacker Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick; and Patrick Paul, the 2024 second-round pick. Plus, there's defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, the 2025 fifth-round pick. And the Dolphins found center Andrew Meyer, the undrafted second-year player."
"The Dolphins already have a limited amount of talent in the trenches. Beyond those aforementioned recent draftees the Dolphins' trench talent for 2026 also includes right tackle Austin Jackson, right guard James Daniels, center Aaron Brewer, and defensive tackle Zeek Biggers, the 2025 seventh-round pick. And they could have outside linebackers Bradley Chubb, if he doesn't get traded, and Jaelan Phillips (he's playing on his fifth-year option), if he agrees to a hometown discount."
Prioritize rebuilding the Dolphins by strengthening the trenches through drafting, developing, and adding linemen. The team invested significant draft capital recently on Kenneth Grant, Jonah Savaiinaea, Chop Robinson, Patrick Paul, Jordan Phillips, and discovered center Andrew Meyer. Current trench contributors include Austin Jackson, James Daniels, Aaron Brewer, and Zeek Biggers, with potential additions Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips. Building through the trenches has enabled teams like Philadelphia and Detroit to win without elite quarterback play. Development of existing linemen and hiring a head coach committed to trench-focused football should be core franchise priorities.
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