The Dolphins are a long way away from being a playoff contender. The past three seasons, they\u2019ve finished 25th or worse in points scored and 27th or worse in points allowed.<\/p>\n
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Enter Tagovailoa, who threw 87 touchdowns vs. just 11 interceptions in three seasons at Alabama. He is +800 to win Offensive Rookie of the Year at most sportsbooks; BetMGM is the outlier at +1,400.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Whoever earns the job at quarterback, the only legit weapon is receiver DeVante Parker, who caught 72 passes for 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns last season. The running game might have been the worst in NFL history. The 37-year-old Fitzpatrick led the team with 243 rushing yards. Enter Jordan Howard (3,895 yards in four seasons) and Matt Breida (5.0 average in three seasons).<\/p>\n
There could be six new starters on defense. Cornerback Byron Jones, pass rusher Shaq Lawson, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy signed in free agency, and the first three draft picks were used on cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (first round), defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (second round), and safety Brandon Jones (third round).<\/p>\n
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Editor’s Note: This is the 15th of 32 NFL team previews<\/strong> and the third of four on the AFC East.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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