#quarterback-struggles

#quarterback-struggles

Almost everyone would agree it was a failed season for the Miami Dolphins. That's now two consecutive years in which that's been the case. The Dolphins (7-10) were one game worse this season than they were in the 2024 season as coach Mike McDaniel (35-33 regular season, 35-35 overall) posted the worst record of his four-year era. As an indication of how badly things went, consider that during the season the Dolphins fired their general manager (Chris Grier) and demoted their quarterback ( Tua Tagovailoa).

The defense keeps stacking sacks - seven in this game - and everyone is getting in on the fun. Nate Ollie was touted in the offseason as a big addition, and I'd argue he's the most impactful hire they made. Not only has Ollie gotten instant results from his rookie edge rushes, but he's also getting the most out of the veterans and the crop of young defenders who were going to waste. Leave it to the Falcons to be second in the league in sacks and not any closer to a winning season.