Some surprising perspective on the Miami Dolphins’ many injuries

Injuries have played their role in this Miami Dolphins season. That is without doubt.

The team has nine players on the injured reserve list. Starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill has missed five starts, although he is scheduled to start against Indianapolis on Sunday. Head coach Adam Gase said he has spoken to owner Stephen Ross about the issue.

So the Dolphins must be doing something wrong.

Because plagues such as this don’t just happen, right?

Well, actually that is not true.

The team has searched for possible reasons why it has struggled with so many injuries this season. It has researched what it could change to curb injuries. It has compared what it does compared to other teams.

And the answer?

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