In the 20th of a 32-part series, we will feature all National Football League teams with a prediction of where each team will finish within their division, key off-season acquisitions and their top fantasy stars. Today we will look at the Miami Dolphins.
Key Off Season Acquisitions
The most notable move the Dolphins made in the offseason was acquiring wide receiver Tyreek Hill of Pearson, Georgia in a trade from the Kansas City Chiefs. In return the Chiefs received the first round pick in 2022, the second round pick in 2022, two fourth round draft picks in 2023, and a sixth round draft pick in 2023. Last year Hill once again had an explosive season and was the top wideout in the Chiefs’ offensive attack. He had 111 catches for 1239 yards and three touchdowns.
Hill was not the only wide receiver acquired by the Dolphins in the offseason. They also acquired Cedrick Wilson Jr. of Memphis, Tennessee. Last year with the Cowboys, he had 45 catches for 602 yards and three touchdowns. Wilson signed a three-year deal worth $22.05 million.
At running back, the Dolphins signed Chase Edmonds to a two-year contract worth $12 million. Last season in the desert with the Arizona Cardinals, he had 116 rushes for 592 yards and two touchdowns, along with 43 catches for 311 yards. At fullback, the Dolphins signed Alec Ingold of Green Bay, Wisconsin to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million.
At offensive line, the Dolphins signed offensive tackle Derron Armstread of Belleville, Illinois to a five-year deal worth $87.5 million. Over the last nine seasons, Armstead was with the New Orleans Saints. Wilson Jr. was not the only offensive player that the Dolphins signed from the Cowboys in the offseason. They also acquired offensive tackle Connor Williams to a two-year deal worth $14 million.
On defense, the Dolphins signed outside linebacker Melvin Ingram of Hamlet, North Carolina. Last season with the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, Ingram had 25 tackles, four tackles for a loss, 11 quarterback hits, two sacks, one pass deflection and one forced fumble.
Fantasy Stars
Hill is currently the 10th ranked wide receiver. Do not be surprised he has a drop off in statistics due to the fact he is working with Tua Tagovailoa rather than Patrick Mahomes.
The Dolphins have the eighth best defense in fantasy. The fact that the majority of the defense remains intact from last year just shows how confident Miami management is in limiting points scored.
Projected Finish
The Dolphins could battle the New England Patriots for second place in the AFC East. At this time, the Patriots appear to be slightly better. The Buffalo Bills win the division and are a Super Bowl contender.
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