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See the warning signs as the Miami Dolphins started their season

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles about the Miami Dolphins' season share themes of transition, growing pains, and optimism. All articles discuss potential improvements to the team's performance and reflect on past achievements. Mike McDaniel talks about improving the deep shot issues, addressing schematic changes, and how defenses prepare to defend speed. This season marks a critical point for the Dolphins, dubbed make-or-break, due to a long-standing playoff win drought.

Coach McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa focus on preparation and handling high-pressure situations. Despite a poor start to the season, they aim to adjust and fix key issues such as the dynamic offense they once had. Tyreek Hill's role is pivotal as they seek to regain their explosiveness in offense through better downfield passing and improved team practices. The Dolphins face significant challenges but focus on fixing their problems fast to turn the season around.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) greets wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), who has a bandages hand, during OTA’s “Organized Team Activities,” at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 1: DOLPHINS’ MCDANIEL ADDRESSES FIXING DEEP SHOT ISSUE, WALLER, TYREEK HILL, KICKER

One big key to the season that begins Sunday in Indianapolis (1 p.m., CBS): | Published September 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) react after a play in the first half of their NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By David Santiago

NO. 2: THE 2025 SEASON IS MAKE-OR-BREAK. LUCKILY, THE DOLPHINS HAVE HISTORY ON THEIR SIDE

The stakes for the 2025 Miami Dolphins cannot be higher. | Published September 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) stands with coach Mike McDaniel on the sidelines in the first half against the New England Patriots during their NFL football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, November 24, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: KELLY: TEN ISSUES THE DOLPHINS NEED TO FIX, FAST | OPINION

At some point desperation will set in, but for now the Miami Dolphins are seemingly staying composed despite getting off to a nightmarish 0-3 start this season. | Published September 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.