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Three things we were saying before the Miami Dolphins season took a wrong turn

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles on the Miami Dolphins focus on roster challenges, coaching pressure, schedule demands and management up through the first few losses.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during team practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By David Santiago

NO. 1: KELLY: SETTING REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS FOR DOLPHINS OFFENSE | OPINION

Dolphins owner Steve Ross told everyone in the organization that the ‘status quo’ won’t do, but what are reasonable expectations for Miami’s offense? | Published May 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) scrambles with the football as Miami Dolphins linebacker Matthew Judon (8) and defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) close in during the first half of an NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, September 7, 2025 Indianapolis, Indiana. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 2: KELLY: ALL OF DOLPHINS WORST FEARS ACTIVATED IN SEASON-OPENING LOSS | OPINION

The Miami Dolphins came into the 2025 season with a mantra of “they say, we do,” and used it to respond to every criticism that got doused on South Florida’s NFL franchise all offseason. | Published September 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Omar Kelly

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.