Three factors why these Dolphins are better than last season

The Dolphins have long been trying to put together a team that can make a successful playoff trip. Since 2008 when the team won its division, they have only reached the postseason once and in these last two seasons they have stayed at the gates.

But this time, the third time, it seems that it will be the charm and the team will finally reach this stage. There are three reasons to think that it will happen, although it may be just a hair’s breadth. He has it very difficult against the Bills (twice), Ravens, Bengals, 49ers and Chargers away and Packers at home, so he could finish 10-7.

There are three factors that invite optimism and these rather have their own names, so it is expected that the dolphins will do a better job than last season.

The first factor is the group of coaches with Mike McDaniels at the helm. There is the truth that what works does not change and Josh Boyer will remain as offensive coordinator; In turn, a good offensive coordinator was brought in in the figure of Frank Smith, in addition to other good coaches for each position.

Nothing of two offensive coordinators as in the era of Brian Flores, which was a resounding failure and a greater influence of coach McDaniel in this section, contributing the experience in his previous jobs. Knowledge, youth and desire are the main strengths of this team of coaches, which a priori seems successful.

The second factor is that these Dolphins look stronger on the ground with the addition of running backs Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert. The ground game is expected to be used much more this season and that will allow the ground game to be much more fluid, not to mention that these rB are good receivers and can always surprise.

Edmonds and Mostert are two proven running backs who have relegated Myles Gaskin, last season’s starter, to third or fourth options. Although the ground attack will not be the first option, it will be used frequently and could be a real spectacle.

The show will be put on by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, one of the best in the league, or at least the fastest, in place of DeVante Parker; while on the other side will be Jaylen Waddle, another one who is strong and fast.

So quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, more confident than ever and better protected with the arrival of offensive left tackle Terron Armstead, will be able to put together the version of “Fast and Furious” for the Dolphins and this will be the third key factor.

Although the defense must improve on the previous one, it remains almost the same with respect to its players and should not be a factor in terms of a notable improvement, although it is expected that, with a better offense, it will be more rested and can perform at a higher level than in 2021.

The special teams in which kicker Jason Sanders remains as his great asset will not be a factor either.

The question is whether Miami has definitely got the offensive line it needs. In addition to Armstead, the rest of the attacking players in the trench have to become strong to stop the rival and be able to carry out the attack plan. and what there is no doubt is the great atmosphere that there is now in the team.

Seeing what is happening, Dolphins fans couldn’t be more eager for the season to start, hoping that their team, in addition to advancing to the playoffs, could cause a surprise.

To begin with, being second in the AFC would be a step forward, unseating Buffalo from the first place would be an illusion, as is advancing to the second round, although in truth there are at least three reasons to dream.

This story was originally published on July 7, 2022 8:56 a.m.