The Miami Dolphins’ first preseason game against the Washington Commanders on August 14 in Landover, MD, was a total mixed bag. Forget about just winning or losing, the real takeaway is some serious concerns about their overall roster depth, even with a few strong starter performances.
Starters Flash Some Hope
We absolutely saw some fire from the starters though. That opening drive was a standout, right? Malik Willis, De’Von Achane, and Caleb Douglas really showed up. Douglas even pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch, fighting through defensive pass interference. Plus, guard Jonah Savaiinaea is finally developing like we all hoped for when they drafted him last year. That’s encouraging to see!
Backups Bring the Pain
But then the backups hit the field, and man, did the game just lose all its momentum. The offense looked downright putrid. And honestly, the defense wasn’t faring much better for the rest of the game. That second half was rough to watch.
So, what’s gotta change? This early preseason look shows some serious roster depth issues that need to be addressed, and hopefully fixed, before the season officially kicks off. The clock is ticking for the coaching staff.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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