The Miami Dolphins struggled to a 6-10 record last season, in a year that saw head coach Joe Philbin fired mid-way through the season. Interim coach Dan Campbell provided a bit of a boost after taking over, but the team struggled late. Adam Gase is the new head coach, and he'll be tasked with getting the Dolphins back to the playoffs. In order for Gase and the Dolphins to make the playoffs, there are several areas they are looking to upgrade through the draft. Here's all the latest news and rumors surrounding the Dolphins:
Ezekiel Elliott a "perfect fit" for the Dolphins?
Miami has been heavily linked to Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott after losing Lamar Miller to the Houston Texans, and that may work in the Dolphins' favor. South Florida Sun Sentinel's Omar Kelly says Elliott would be a perfect fit in Miami's offensive system.
“It’s easier to sell with Ezekiel Elliott as your starting running back than Vernon Hargraves as your cornerback. Elliott may not be available at 13 but he’s a perfect fit for this offense.”
ESPN's Todd McShay agrees.
The No. 5 player on our board, Elliott has the skill set to be an every-down RB from Day 1. He's an exceptional blocker and a threat to catch the ball out of the backfield, while also showing great vision and suddenness in the open field. The Dolphins need some semblance of a run game to take the pressure off QB Ryan Tannehill.
Elliott ran for 1,821 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.
Arian Foster an option?
If Miami strikes out on Elliott in the draft, they do seem to have a backup plan. According to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, veteran Arian Foster "has not been eliminated as a possibility" for the Dolphins.
Foster played in just four games last year as he dealy with numerous injuries, which is why the Texans released him this offseason.
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