For all the flaws on the roster that ultimately led to ex-GM Chris Grier's ouster, the Miami Dolphins had a glaring issue in the preseason that took way too long to address.
Sure, credit where credit is due, the Dolphins did eventually make decent investments to bolster this key area. The issue is that it was too little, too late — at least in terms of being competitive at the dawn of the 2025 season.
A big part of the reason that Miami fell into a 1-6 hole in the first place was due to lackluster personnel in the defensive backfield.