The Tyreek Hill trade is going to affect the Dolphins and the Chiefs. 1:09
Since 1995, the Miami Dolphins have not had a top 10 offense. It will not be for lack of talent if that streak continues.
The Miami Dolphins signed Pro Bowl tackle Terron Armstead to a five-year contract and then traded five draft picks to the Kansas City Chiefs for All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Considering the moves of playoff hopefuls such as the Broncos, Bills, Von Miller, Raiders, and Deshaun Watson, the Dolphins needed to make a move.
From his news conference, he made it clear what his team needs were. He reminded everyone that Tua Tagovailoa was not solely responsible for the success of the offense.
He said that he has never seen a quarterback win a football game by himself. He needs to not be tackled before he throws.
The Dolphins are better off in both departments with Hill and Armstead alone.
The Dolphins improved their backfield by adding Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert, as well as adding another speedster at receiver in Cedrick Wilson. The six likely new starters for Miami next season, most of whom have one thing in common, are speed.
Alec Ingold said that everyone was going to be running. Shoot, the entire offense is going to be running.
Ingold was talking about his backfield mates.
Adding Mostert, Edmonds and Wilson is something else. The Dolphins gave up a first-round pick, a second-round pick, a fourth-round pick, and a sixth-round pick for Hill.
Over the past five seasons, Hill has 26 receiving touchdown on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield, four more than the Dolphins have. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, the fourth-lowest mark in the league, since Miami drafted Tagovailoa in 2020, its wide receivers have averaged 2.64 yards of separation on targets.
The average yards separation for Hill was 3.59 last season. Jaylen Waddle finished 26th in the NFL in the category of 3.32 yards.
Waddle and Hill have the potential to be the fastest wide receiver duo in the history of the game. In yards after the catch, Waddle and Hill were both in the top 10.
Tagovailoa's average depth of target last season was fourth lowest in the league. He led the league in completion percentage on passes of at least 25 yards, even though he attempted the second-fewest passes among qualified quarterbacks.
Tagovailoa is in a make-or-break season. His supporting cast, abysmal offensive line and subpar coaching staff are no longer excuses.
He now has the most dangerous wide receiver in the league on one side with the franchise's rookies leader on the other. He is one of the most versatile backs in the league and he is the fastest running back in the league.
Hill, Mostert and Waddle have broken the 21 mph mark on the field.
The new additions are just the beginning. The team will add someone in the upcoming draft, but it is not yet known who that person will be.
The man calling plays is considered to be an offensive guru by many players and coaches in the league.
When asked why he chose to sign with the Dolphins, Edmonds said that he felt like he was playing to his players' styles.
I felt like the Niners did a great job of just playing to their players abilities, playing to their strengths, finding ways to utilize guys and maximizing their efficiency.
The additions of the Broncos, Bills, Bills, Raiders, Raiders, Bolts, and Dolphins muddyed the already convoluted playoff picture.
The Dolphins should be included in that mix.
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