"And the main thing we're watching is availability after he missed six games in 2024. If we're watching backup Zach Wilson instead of Tagovailoa, it could spell bad news for the Dolphins this season. Tagovailoa has answered a number of questions in his career, but the injury question, including concussions, once again comes to the forefront for him after he appeared to get over that hump in 2023, his lone fully healthy NFL season."
"Hill needs to get back to producing the way he's capable of, but moreso, he must fix his behavior in and out of the locker room. With 2024 leaders like Calais Campbell and Terron Armstead gone, Hill needs to be a plus in providing leadership, not a detriment that true leaders need to counter. Keep an eye on whether he fulfills that role, as incorporating his offseason track training for Noah Lyles race that never happened probably helped keep him in good football shape."
"The Dolphins' 2018 first-round pick is back! He was originally shipped out as part of the 2019 rebuild, and as cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith were traded to the Steelers, Fitzpatrick returns. The Dolphins' secondary, on paper, is questionable heading into the season. If Fitzpatrick at safety can help mask some of the potential deficiencies at cornerback, that would be a huge plus for defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver's unit."
Tua Tagovailoa's availability is the primary determinant of the Dolphins' 2025 outlook after he missed six games in 2024; a Zach Wilson start would be a setback. Tagovailoa's concussion and injury history resurfaces despite a fully healthy 2023, and he must reconnect with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle downfield. Tyreek Hill needs to regain 1,000-yard production, improve behavior, and assume leadership with veterans like Calais Campbell and Terron Armstead gone, while offseason track work helped maintain his conditioning. Minkah Fitzpatrick's return provides versatility at safety and could mask cornerback deficiencies for Anthony Weaver's defense.
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