"The thinking is two-fold. You can't have too much talent at most of those positions, and you don't have nearly enough talent at any of those positions. The Dolphins had a decent, although not necessarily strong 2025 draft class despite the fact all seven draftees got playing time last season, and five made at least one start. None of those rookies seems on a path toward stardom or even a Pro Bowl."
"I fully realize that in the past two years the Dolphins have used four drafts picks on the defensive line, including two first-rounders with edge rusher Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick, and tackle Kenneth Grant, the 2025 first-round pick, and also including tackles Jordan Phillips (fifth round, 2025) and Zeek Biggers (seventh round, 2025). None is good enough."
"None is good enough. In addition, defensive tackle Zach Sieler was awarded a three-year, $64 million contract extension in August. He wasn't good enough last season, and he'll be 31 years old next season. Worse, the Dolphins' defensive line enters the offseason as a major concern. But all of that happened under the old regime. You'd like to think the new regime will do a better job of selecting talent at the sa"
Miami's roster requires significant offseason attention, with the defensive line identified as the top priority. Last year's seven draftees all saw playing time but failed to show clear Pro Bowl or stardom trajectories. Multiple recent defensive-line picks, including two first-rounders and later-round tackles, have not delivered the necessary impact. Defensive tackle Zach Sieler received a three-year, $64 million extension despite underperforming and approaching age 31. The new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley can re-evaluate early-round choices and should consider re-drafting several positions to add more proven talent.
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