"They have too much talent to be as bad as some national forecasts, but too many glaring holes to predict a surprising season. The secondary is a concern in a passing league. The offensive line has no depth. The schedule offers a chance to build early confidence with the opener at Indianapolis and home game against New England. After playing in Buffalo, they then have the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers."
"The biggest drawback in the coach Mike McDaniel era isn't quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's health or the offensive line. It's that the Dolphins can't beat playoff-caliber teams even with a healthy Tua and an intact OL. They're 4-16 vs. playoff teams in the McDaniel era, including 1-6 vs. Buffalo. At this point, you figure the playoff teams on the 2025 schedule are Buffalo (which Miami plays twice), Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati and Tampa Bay. And you've got to watch the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh."
Projected records for the Miami Dolphins fall in the 8-9 to 9-8 range. Roster strengths include top-tier talent, but glaring holes create inconsistency. Defensive secondary weakness and limited offensive-line depth are primary concerns in a pass-heavy league. The early schedule contains several winnable games at Indianapolis, home vs. New England, at Buffalo, and matchups with the Jets and Panthers that can build confidence. Historical struggles versus playoff-caliber teams are notable, with a 4-16 mark in the Mike McDaniel era, including 1-6 versus Buffalo. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's durability remains an important uncertainty. Super Bowl projections include Baltimore vs. Philadelphia and Kansas City vs. Detroit.
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