That’s why most NFL insiders expect the truncated NFL offseason, limited contact in training camp, and the lack of a preseason to present the greatest challenge to those units around the league.
Miami’s 14-player offensive line not only features eight newcomers, but six of them are rookies. And there’s also a new offense to learn, and a new position coach, Steve Marshall, responsible for teaching it.
This could lead to growing pains for a unit that not only finished tied with the Carolina Panthers for most sacks allowed (58) last season, but set a franchise-low in rushing yards gained (1,156).