MIAMI GARDENS — I like the Miami Dolphins’ initial 53-man roster . I like that it has a good amount of youth and, for the most part, I like the final decisions that were made. Will this roster get them to the playoffs this year? That depends.

The defensive front seven and starting offense are strengths, but offensive depth is a clear weakness at almost every position and cornerback remains a major concern.

If the Dolphins utilize a more physical style in the run game and have less emphasis on the deep pass, both of which would be departures from previous years, I think they’ll have a much better chance at a playoff berth.

Of course, they have to be able to beat quality teams and win in December and January, too, two things that have plagued this team since 2022.

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