Unless the Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots on Sunday — indeed, unless they somehow make the playoffs — some very serious questions are going to be asked of the coaching staff, the personnel department, and basically, anyone in management that has say over the product on the field.
And the most intense spotlight will be shined on the talent evaluation and acquisition end of this organization because, after all, if that’s broken there is no hope of being any good.
As the Dolphins’ stated goal is to build primarily through the draft and then retain the good players they find, it’s fair to look at what has happened in the draft the past three years since general manager Chris Grier began running the personnel department, and coach Adam Gase and executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum helped form the brain trust that brings players to Miami.