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Remake Dolphins

The Dolphins have had four years to create a solid offensive line for Ryan Tannehill. During this time, the line has been the worst in the league, with this year’s backups not being pro caliber.

Tannehill deserves better, and his agent should demand a trade before he gets killed. Some put the blame on him, but I don’t see any quarterback being successful in this situation, especially when his receivers are usually tightly covered when he’s rushed to throw or drop the ball. Considering his surrounding cast, he’s done very well since being drafted.

Then there’s the Dolphins “college level” defense. This is the result of terrible draft and free-agency decisions. The team needs to wake up and, for once, hire the right personnel to make these decisions. Otherwise, this bad joke will never end.

Edmond Leidesdorf,

Miami Beach

This story was originally published October 11, 2016 at 6:15 PM with the headline "Remake Dolphins."

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