Brutal! ESPN rankings a real kick in the caboose to Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins have been kicked around nationally during their rebuild, but Friday morning revealed disrespect in stark terms.
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ESPN published Mike Clay’s annual rankings of all 32 teams for every position group.
The Dolphins rank last in half of them.
According to Clay, the Dolphins have the worst set of receivers in the NFL, matched by the worst group of tight ends, edge rushers, cornerbacks and safeties.
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Given that, it should be no surprise that when Clay ranked teams as a whole, the Dolphins were bringing up the rear.
And the news wasn’t much better for Miami’s quarterbacks (ranked 27th), offensive line (also 27th) and interior defensive line (26th).
The only good news is the Dolphins came up eighth at running back (a nod to De’Von Achane).
And the highest regard went to the off-ball linebackers — ranking seventh — a credit to Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson and Jacob Rodriguez.
Among Clay’s comments:
Receiver: “The Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle era is over in Miami, leaving the rebuilding Dolphins with a major short-term hole at the position. I say ‘short term’ because they invested 2026 draft resources into the position.”
Tight end: “Greg Dulcich was solid for this team down the stretch last season, but the reality is that he's a 26-year-old journeyman with 67 career receptions who would be a depth piece on most rosters.”
Edge: “Third-year Chop Robinson is the headliner, and he saw a slip in playing time, sacks and pass-rush efficiency from Year 1 to 2.”
Cornerback: “On paper, this is an arguably worse group than the one that allowed a 58.3 QBR last season (fifth worst).”
Overall: “A last-place case could've also been made for quarterback, where 27-year-old starter Malik Willis has just 155 pass attempts to his name. Running back De'Von Achane is a baller, but he has little help and has to run behind a shaky offensive line. The defense has a few solid players, including linebacker Jordyn Brooks and defensive tackle Zach Sieler, but there are weak spots all over the unit. Needless to say, the Dolphins are in full-on rebuild mode with new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley. The only way for them to be competitive is if Willis emerges into a star.”
Hal Habib covers the Miami Dolphins for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at [email protected].
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