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What we were saying about the Miami Dolphins before this lousy season began

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Let's look back at the anticipation and skepticism surrounding the Miami Dolphins before they embarked on what's so far a disappointing season.

Catch up below:

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) on the sidelines during the NFL Football game against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, December 29, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 1: KELLY: EXPLORING THE DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE NEEDS AS FREE AGENCY APPROACHES | OPINION

The Dolphins need to rebuild the offensive line and provide a better backup quarterback than Tyler ‘Snoop’ Huntley | Published March 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) high five teammate Patrick Paul (52) after a play in the second half of their NFL game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla By David Santiago

NO. 2: KELLY: DOLPHINS REMAIN SOFT IN THE TRENCHES, AND SEEMINGLY DON’T CARE | OPINION

If Terron Armstead and Calais Campbell don’t return, Miami’s two most troublesome areas will become a crisis-level concern. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier speaks to the media during a pre-draft press conference at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: DOLPHINS GM CHRIS GRIER NOT WORRIED ABOUT FANS WHO WANT HIM FIRED AHEAD OF NFL DRAFT

‘We see how many people are calling for me to get fired after a season like that,’ Chris Grier said Monday. | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by C. Isaiah Smalls II

Miami Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell (56) works with running back Ollie Gordon II (31) during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. By SAM NAVARRO

NO. 4: KELLY: DOLPHINS WONDER WHO YOU’RE CALLING SOFT? | OPINION

It’s the worst insult one can say about a football player, or a football team on any level of the sport. | Published August 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field after suffering a concussion in a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 5: COTE: DOLPHINS CAN BE SURPRISE TEAM — IF TUA FINALLY PROVES HIMSELF | OPINION

How good is the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback? | Published August 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) takes the field before their NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Orchard Park, New York. By Al Diaz

NO. 6: BREAKING DOWN THE AFC EAST: IS BUFFALO A LOCK OR CAN THE DOLPHINS TRULY CONTEND?

The 2025 NFL season is set to get underway on Sept. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Wilson

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.