PFF offseason grades: Dolphins bleed talent in offseason

Kevin Nogle wrote:The Miami Dolphins had an offseason that will determine the direction of the franchise over the next few years. A new head coach and coaching staff, several young and talented free agent departures, some big name free agent additions, and a surprise draft all set up the Dolphins for the future. Of course, what that future will be still has to be determined, but it was a busy offseason for Miami.

Looking back on the offseason, it seems like Miami did basically exactly what they wanted to do. They targeted specific players and went and got them. They molded their team into the vision of head coach Adam Gase, who also will mold his systems to the players on the team. Would they have liked to keep players like Lamar Miller, Olivier Vernon, and Rishard Matthews? Of course, but there were other reasons, to include money and playing time, that led the players to signing with the Houston Texans, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans, respectively.

According to Pro Football Focus, the loss of those three, as well as players like Derrick Shelby, Greg Jennings, and Brent Grimes, did hurt the offseason grade for the Dolphins. PFF's offseason grade for Miami was a B-.

After bleeding that much talent, it’s difficult to be too excited about what the Dolphins did this offseason, even if many of the moves were necessary. They had one of our favorite draft classes, but Miami still only ekes out a B- for an overall grade.

CarsonChris wrote:None of the post draft grades matter. The record matters. Anything less than a three game improvement is a failure. We've treaded water for a decade. It's time to swim!

JMP wrote:I still see the OL as a major question mark, particularly the two guard spots and overall depth.

Degarmo wrote:

JMP wrote:I still see the OL as a major question mark, particularly the two guard spots and overall depth.

. . . and the durability issue which uncovers the depth issue.