Take out the fandom aspect with the Miami Dolphins, and expectations for the team in 2025 are not very high.
Miami is one of those teams that many analysts have admitted they don't know what to expect from in the upcoming NFL season, but there are several reasons to believe that this will not be a playoff team this year.
Nevertheless, Dolphins fans should feel optimistic about the future, given their recent success and depth acquired in the NFL Draft.
Miami Dolphins rookie classes have team on upward trajectory for 2026 and beyond
I am not normally one to give credit to general manager Chris Grier.