Dolphins’ draft position puts fans in awkward spot over rooting interest

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle | OSCAR DEL POZO/GettyImagesThe Miami Dolphins fan base, especially those who brave the social media world, is at an impasse. On one hand, losing means a higher draft pick, but on the other hand, who roots for your team to lose?

The victory on Sunday morning in Madrid has fans talking playoffs again, but also the drop from a top-5 pick to 11th. The back-to-back wins have damaged their draft slotting, and fans are torn on why they are rooting so hard for a 4-7 team that has struggled all year long.

That isn't lost on the media either. Both Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald called out fans for wanting the team to…