We didn’t learn much from last night’s 13-6 win over the Washington Commanders. We won’t learn much about this year’s version of the Miami Dolphins until after opening week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. We’ve only seen a smattering of starters thus far in the preseason and aren’t likely to see any of them in the final tune-up next week in Tampa.
So, I kind of find it hard for any followers or experts to opine on this team since they’ve only seen about 10% of it. Look, I get it. Injuries happen.
Minnesota lost its potential quarterback, JJ McCarthy, for the season with a knee injury. The best way to prepare for the season is to treat the pre-season like the season. Play the starters each week, even if only for a drive, to get into the routine of weekly games.
The Chiefs seem to do it this way. You can’t argue with their success, can you? I just don’t think you can flip a switch, and presto , you’re in mid-season form. Based on the current roster, the Dolphins are the league’s second-oldest team.
They need to shed some vets and keep some promising youngsters who, I think, are playing better and are cheaper than said vets. THE GOOD Tua Tagovailoa. We finally got to see him.
He was solid in his debut, completing all five passes for 65 yards, including a beautiful timing pattern to River Craecraft for a 13-yard touchdown. Erik Ezukanma. Arguably the star of the game, he caught five balls for 65 yards and had a reverse run for six yards.
He’s in a crowde.