Miami Dolphins fans knew the 2025 season wasn't going to be as good as their own expectations. Deep down, they realized that the changes made to the roster before the season began left little hope for a return to 2023.
Chris Grier couldn't fix the roster during free agency because overspending had cost him critical cap space. Left with monetary restrictions, Grier bargain shopped while adjusting the roster with one-year contracts, and the hopes of building a team worth putting on the field.
All of it came down, however, to the play of Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel's ability to run an efficient offense.