"The Patriots are fortunate to be in a position this offseason that doesn't require a complete teardown and rebuild for the first time in three years, as they already have their head coach, staff, and quarterback in place. The same cannot be said about their most prominent rivals, particularly in the division, and that is almost as good to see."
"The Dolphins are the first team in the AFC East to make significant roster changes, beginning Monday with a long list of releases to some of their most prominent players, including Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill. There's a good chance that even more big changes are set to come, particularly revolving around Tua Tagovailoa, which would really put the Patriots' chances of owning the division again at the top."
"The Dolphins are not a desirable destination for free agents, so there's a high chance they won't be able to replace some of their biggest-name releases, and matters are made worse for them by the questions surrounding their quarterback. If Tua isn't the answer, and he will ride the bench next season because of his contract, making it impossible to cut or trade him, then they'll have to look to free agency for the answer,"
Patriots enter the offseason with head coach, staff, and quarterback already in place, avoiding a full teardown for the first time in three years. Dolphins initiated a significant roster purge, releasing prominent players such as Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill, and may pursue additional moves centered on Tua Tagovailoa. Salary-cap driven cuts and poor appeal to free agents could limit Miami's ability to replace losses. Bills remain the primary AFC East rival, but Patriots gaining wins over Miami would strengthen division prospects. Questions around Tua's contract and availability could force Miami to seek solutions in free agency.
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