Here’s the newest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, the place South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins reply questions from readers.
Q: Any inside response from the Dolphins to Tyreek’s 2025 retirement announcement? — Gage Mitchusson on Twitter
A: I wouldn’t instantly name it a retirement “announcement,” however Hill no less than let or not it’s identified he could have his sights set on a sure 12 months.
The speedster mentioned two issues concerning a possible retirement when he appeared on Kansas City’s Sports Radio 810 this week: That he needs to succeed in Year 10 in his profession (he enters an eighth NFL season in 2023), and that he needs to complete out his present contract with the Dolphins. He’s at present below contract by way of 2026 with Miami, however the deal could by no means attain that closing season at a $56.3 million cap hit with an $11.3 million useless cap quantity.
No inside response from the Dolphins has been put out, however I’d think about they’re supportive of no matter Hill needs to do so long as he’s out there to them for these subsequent few years of a title run window the franchise has created for itself.
With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa nonetheless on his rookie contract, carrying a cap hit of $9.3 million in 2023 and the fifth-year possibility determine of almost $23.2 million in 2024, the Dolphins are getting him at a discount now earlier than making ready to pay him upward of $40 million. That, after all, assumes his continued development and that he stays wholesome. But as soon as Tagovailoa begins making large cash, will probably be tough to afford every part else round him that the Dolphins have put in place.
Q: In your opinion do you suppose we commerce for [Dalvin] Cook or [Derrick] Henry or is all of it smoke? — @Legionofzoom954 on Twitter
A: The Dolphins seem dedicated, for the time being, to operating it again at operating again with the mix of Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. main the best way, plus Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin behind them. Maybe additionally they discover a gem rookie tailback, as nicely, or throw in one other low cost veteran into coaching camp competitors.
I don’t see them making a big-splash transfer within the backfield for the rest of the offseason. The manner one thing like a transfer for Cook or Henry opens up is that if they’re out there midseason for a commerce and the Dolphins’ backfield has both suffered a big harm or is struggling to provide. Then, possibly Miami is prepared to tug the set off on such a deal, much like how the San Francisco 49ers went for Christian McCaffrey ultimately season’s commerce deadline and utilizing 2024 draft capital to execute it.
The good thing about Mostert and Wilson right now is that they’re probably excessive worth choices for his or her worth — Mostert at $2.17 million and Wilson at $2.2 million in 2023. They’re each accustomed to coach Mike McDaniel and his run scheme and complement one another between Mostert’s breakaway pace and Wilson’s power-running capability.
Q: Besides Tua’s well being and a questionable O-line (interconnected), are there any weaknesses they need to attempt to tackle? — Rod on Twitter
A: Finding a official receiving tight finish with sufficient blocking abilities for the surface zone ought to be a precedence between the second- and third-round picks the Dolphins personal.
They prolonged Durham Smythe, who’s the longest-tenured offensive participant on the roster, added Eric Saubert and nonetheless have Tanner Conner whereas letting Mike Gesicki stroll in free company and buying and selling Hunter Long. A younger tight finish to develop alongside the group already in place can be superb.
Along with tight finish, and particularly on the offensive line, a proper sort out possibility on the second day of the draft would make sense. Austin Jackson wants competitors there, and past that, he couldn’t keep wholesome in 2022 anyway along with his ankle accidents. If not addressed within the draft, a veteran in free company is required at proper sort out later within the offseason.
Q: Would a small Cam Newton package deal be a match with him doing QB sneaks and on goal-line sneaks to maintain Tua wholesome? — TheRealRashad on Twitter
A: It’s an attention-grabbing thought, and Cam Newton listed Tagovailoa as one quarterback he’d be concerned with backing up, however the Dolphins seem all set for 2023 with three quarterbacks signed.
It’s Tagovailoa because the starter, and Mike White and Skylar Thompson will compete for No. 2 quarterback duties.
The backup quarterback package deal for Tagovailoa isn’t international to the Dolphins since Tagovailoa turned the group’s starter. In 2021, Brian Flores deployed Jacoby Brissett in that position, however McDaniel didn’t proceed that with Teddy Bridgewater in 2022.
Have a query?
Email David Furones, or tag @ChrisPerk or @DavidFurones_ on Twitter.
Previously answered:
Dolphins free company priorities, offseason guidelines
Why no change at particular groups coordinator?
Will Miami pursue a quarterback this offseason?
Should Tua think about retirement after newest concussion scare?
How impactful can defensive entrance be?
Should Mike Gesicki have been shopped in commerce talks? Why so many penalties?
Is Christian Wilkins subsequent for multi-year extension?
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