The Splash Zone 7/14/23: State of the Miami Dolphins

In their first year under Mike McDaniel, the Miami Dolphins made the postseason for the first time since 2016. No one was quite sure what the offense was going to look like, but it exceeded expectations. McDaniel was tagged as a run guru, but it wasn’t the run game that was great. It was the Dolphins passing attack that left defenses nervous. The defensive side of the ball was a letdown as the unit struggled all season long on the field and dealt with injuries in the secondary. Josh Boyer was let go after the season and Vic Fangio is in as defensive coordinator. Expectations are pretty high for this 2023 squad.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

State of the 2023 Miami Dolphins: Can Tua Tagovailoa lead deep playoff run?
Can Tua Tagovailoa lead Miami on a playoff run? Will the additions of Vic Fangio and Jalen Ramsey pay off on defense? Adam Rank examines the state of the Dolphins heading into the 2023 NFL season.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Tua Tagovailoa's sleeve tattoo continues to grow, just like his body - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is undergoing a physical metamorphosis, gaining weight and muscle, and sporting a sleeve tattoo

Dolphins Tight Ends

2023 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Preview: Tight Ends - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Dolphins are hoping to get intangible contributions from a group that lacks star power

Dolphins 2023 Season

Ranking 2023 NFL contenders by tiers: AFC headlined by Chiefs, Bengals, Bills entering regular season - CBSSports.com
Here's where each team in the AFC stacks up entering the 2023 season

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 7/13/23: Tua Tagovailoa entering a critical year - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland makes ESPN’s list of Top-10 safeties in the NFL - The Phinsider
Holland has been recognized by his peers as one of the best players in his position.

Christian Wilkins: “Miami is home... That’s where I want to be.” - The Phinsider
Will the Dolphins extend the former first round pick?

Phinsider Mailbag Threads edition: Dalvin Cook, Isaiah Wynn, Jaylen Waddle - The Phinsider
We used our new Threads account to ask for your mailbag questions.

How will the Miami Dolphins replace two-time Super Bowl champion Elandon Roberts? - The Phinsider
Former sixth-round pick Elandon Roberts played 17 games in two of three seasons with the Miami Dolphins