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Kyle McCord is getting his opportunity to run the Miami Dolphins offense, and the next few weeks could tell us plenty about both him and Malik Willis. McCord doesn’t bring elite mobility or overwhelming arm talent, but his ability to process quickly and get the football out on time could give Miami a very different look at quarterback. Wes Goldberg breaks down McCord’s strengths, the concerns that could show up behind Miami’s offensive line and what this evaluation really means for the Dolphins’ future. Regardless of how McCord performs, Miami should still be looking to add another quarterback through the NFL Draft. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Malik Willis is on injured reserve, the NFL trade deadline has passed and the Miami Dolphins’ season has shifted almost entirely toward development. Winning still matters, but the next few weeks are now about finding out which young players deserve to be part of Miami’s future. Wes Goldberg explains what’s still worth watching with Kyle McCord taking over at quarterback. Can the young offensive line continue developing? Can Miami’s rookie receivers make McCord’s job easier? And on defense, players like Kenneth Grant, Chop Robinson and Miami’s young secondary should get valuable opportunities to grow through increased playing time. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins didn’t trade a single player at the NFL trade deadline, but their path toward a top draft pick may have become even clearer. Zach Sieler is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn biceps, while Malik Willis is headed to injured reserve for at least four games. Wes Goldberg explains why Miami may be pulling off the ideal rebuilding season: keep veteran leaders like Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, continue developing young players and still remain near the top of the draft order. Unlike other rebuilding teams, the Dolphins didn’t gut their roster—they may simply keep losing because of injuries. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is headed to injured reserve with a groin injury, costing him at least four games at a crucial point in his evaluation. Through eight starts, Willis showed flashes but hadn’t done enough to establish himself as Miami’s unquestioned quarterback of the future. Wes Goldberg explains why the injury changes the Dolphins’ offseason priorities. Willis remains under contract, but Miami could also be positioned near the top of the NFL Draft with a chance to select a quarterback. Plus, Kyle McCord now gets an extended opportunity while Willis is sidelined. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL trade deadline is almost here, and it’s time for the Miami Dolphins to name their price. Should a rebuilding team be willing to move veterans—or even young players—if another team makes an offer that’s simply too valuable to refuse? Wes Goldberg runs through potential Dolphins trade candidates including Austin Jackson, Zach Sieler, Josh Uche and Chop Robinson and asks what it would take to actually move each player. Some veterans could help Miami add draft capital, while others are too important to the culture and young core to give away cheaply. Who should Miami sell, and who should be untouchable? Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins lost 19-9 to the Detroit Lions, but this was one of those games where you can feel encouraged and frustrated at the same time. Miami’s defense played physically, consistently forced Detroit to settle for field goals and once again showed the identity Jeff Hafley is trying to build. But the Dolphins’ limitations were just as obvious. Malik Willis continues to operate with a tiny margin for error, the running game has stalled for two straight weeks, Miami’s young skill-position players aren’t producing enough and the special teams problems continue. Wes Goldberg breaks down both sides of a complicated loss. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins are seven-point underdogs against the Detroit Lions, but Wes Goldberg expects Miami to make this competitive early. The Lions have started slowly at times, while the Dolphins have consistently produced points on opening drives and could lean on Ollie Gordon, quick throws and RPO concepts to neutralize Detroit’s pass rush. The bigger question is whether Miami can sustain that success. Wes predicts the Dolphins will lead after the first quarter before Detroit’s offense eventually creates separation. Plus, predictions for Malik Willis’ passing production, a Caleb Douglas touchdown and a high-scoring second half. Final score: Lions 34, Dolphins 24. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins face the Detroit Lions in a matchup that could serve as one of the biggest measuring sticks of their rebuild. Jared Goff leads an explosive Detroit offense against a Miami pass defense allowing the NFL’s worst opposing passer rating, while Malik Willis gets a chance to attack the league’s last-ranked pass defense. Wes Goldberg goes 4 Downs with the biggest Dolphins-Lions questions: Can Willis keep up with Goff? Can Miami exploit Detroit’s secondary without letting Aidan Hutchinson take over? Can the Dolphins continue playing cleaner football? And can Miami show it is following the same path Detroit used to transform itself from a struggling franchise into a contender? Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com.  KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins face their toughest defensive challenge of the season against a Detroit Lions offense that leads the NFL in total yards and features Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta. Goff has thrown 15 touchdowns against just one interception, while Gibbs is averaging more than 150 scrimmage yards per game. Wes Goldberg explains Miami’s best chance to survive: pressure Goff without constantly blitzing, make stopping Gibbs the priority and eliminate explosive plays downfield. The Dolphins probably won’t completely shut Detroit down—but if Chop Robinson and Zach Sieler can disrupt the pocket, Miami may be able to force enough mistakes to keep the game competitive. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins face a Detroit Lions defense that ranks last in the NFL in passing yards allowed, giving Malik Willis a major opportunity to prove he can take advantage of a favorable matchup. But there’s a catch: Detroit also owns one of the league’s best pass rushes, led by Aidan Hutchinson. Wes Goldberg breaks down Miami’s offensive game plan against the Lions, including why Willis needs to get the ball out faster, how his legs can neutralize Detroit’s pressure and why the Dolphins still can’t abandon Ollie Gordon and the running game. If Willis wants to prove he can be Miami’s quarterback of the future, this is the kind of matchup he has to capitalize on. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happened when Miami Dolphins rookie Chris Johnson appeared to have Drake Maye lined up on a corner blitz—and didn’t finish the play? Wes Goldberg answers that question and another from the YouTube comments in today’s Dolphins mailbag. Jeff Hafley remains confident in Johnson, calling it a one-play mistake and emphasizing his belief in the rookie’s future. Wes also examines whether missing Kadyn Proctor was really the biggest reason Miami struggled to run the ball. Jarrett Kingston actually graded well in Proctor’s place, while other offensive linemen had much rougher performances against New England. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Malik Willis delivered another solid performance for the Miami Dolphins, but against New England, solid wasn’t enough. Willis played mostly clean football, showed improved accuracy and made several impressive throws under pressure, including a third-down strike to Greg Dulcich that kept a touchdown drive alive. Wes Goldberg gives Willis a B on his weekly quarterback report card and breaks down his best throws, two costly misses to Caleb Douglas and the biggest area for growth. Willis’ floor appears to be rising, but Miami needs him to become more aggressive at the right moments and consistently create the explosive plays that can change games. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chop Robinson was the biggest silver lining from the Miami Dolphins’ 24-19 loss to the New England Patriots. Robinson recorded two sacks and two tackles for loss against Drake Maye, giving him four sacks in six games and continuing a breakout stretch as one of the NFL’s most disruptive young pass rushers. Wes Goldberg breaks down why the production finally matched Robinson’s advanced metrics. He entered the game with an elite pass-rush win rate and one of the league’s best pressure rates. Robinson still needs to consistently finish those pressures, but Miami may have found something every rebuilding defense desperately needs: a pass rusher opponents have to game-plan around. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins led the New England Patriots 13-3 at halftime before losing 24-19, but Wes Goldberg doesn’t believe this should be framed as Miami simply blowing a double-digit lead. The Dolphins played mostly clean football, Malik Willis avoided many of the costly mistakes that plagued him earlier this season and Miami held its biggest lead of the year. So what changed? Explosive plays. New England hit touchdown passes of 43 and 48 yards, while Miami couldn’t generate enough answers until Kevin Coleman’s late catch. In a close game between two young quarterbacks, Drake Maye made the explosive plays and avoided the turnover Miami needed.Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Miami Dolphins are seven-point underdogs against the New England Patriots, but Wes Goldberg expects a much closer game than the spread suggests. Miami has scored on three of its last four opening possessions, Malik Willis is coming off his best game and New England has struggled to consistently turn offensive production into points. Wes lays out his expected game script, including pressure on both quarterbacks, explosive scrambles and Miami hanging around into the fourth quarter. The Patriots still have the unit he trusts most in the matchup, but the prediction is close: New England 27, Miami 23—with the Dolphins covering. Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour EnergyBRING THE APPLE ORCHARD EXPERIENCE WHEREEVER YOU GO THIS FALL WITH A CARAMEL APPLE 5-HOUR ENERGY SHOT, available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. HaggarShop the Pro Football Hall of Fame x Haggar(Hay-Gerr) suit collection exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com. KalshiToday's hit is sponsored by Kalshi. Download Kalshi and use code HIT to get $25 when you trade $25. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.