MIAMI GARDENS — I’m concerned about the Miami Dolphins’ Tua-to-Tyreek passing combination, and, by association, the Dolphins offense . Soon, you’ll be concerned, too, as you realize the Dolphins must spend the next week forcing the Tua-to-Tyreek chemistry in preparation for the Sept. 7 season opener at Indianapolis. This is a perilous situation for the offense.

The last time Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill were on the field together against an opponent was almost nine months ago, the Dec. 22 game against San Francisco, a 29-17 Dolphins win. Tyreek had three receptions for 29 yards, highlighted by a 24-yard reception. He was targeted seven times. Those aren’t the numbers of a sharp combination.

Their previous appearance together was the 20-12 loss

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