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Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Kelly: Stop all the doom and gloom about the 2025 Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins had a disastrous 2024 season, one where nearly everything that could go wrong did. The Pro Bowl tailback (Raheem Mostert) and fullback (Alec Ingold) both sustained injuries that hindered their contribution levels. The starting quarterback (Tua Tagovailoa) began the season shelved by a concussion, and then ended it sidelined by a hip injury. The No. 2 quarterback (Skylar Thompson, who beat out Mike White for the job) breaks his ribs in his first start replacing Tagovailoa, and his backup (Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley) had only been with the team a week prior to being elevated into a starting role, which forced the coaching staff to eventually simplify the offense to make it less putrid. The top two pass rushers — Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips — were sidelined by a pair of knee injuries, and the top defensive lineman (Zach Sieler) is shelved a couple weeks after being poked in the eye during practice. I have left plenty of important things out like losing Austin Jackson to a knee injury at midseason, which extinguished the run game, or having both Tyreek Hill (wrists) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) play through troublesome medical issues. But you get the point. The Dolphins had nonstop drama (some call them excuses) last year. Still, the 2024 Dolphins were a win against the New York Jets in the season finale, and a Denver Broncos loss away from advancing to the postseason in the final week of the season, and finished last year 8-9. Say whatever you want about last year's team, but they didn't quit on themselves, and their coaches, rallying back from a 2-6 start to finish 6-3. When others would have thrown in the towel, Mike McDaniel's third rendition of a Dolphins team kept fighting. That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill. Even though Mostert, Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith, Calais Campbell, Terron Armstead, five former Pro Bowl talents, are gone, along with Jevon Holland, Durham Smythe, Robert Jones, Anthony Walker, Kendall Fuller and others, it's difficult for me to conclude that Miami doesn't have the talent, or resiliency to exceed what was achieved last season. For starters, a season with a healthy Tagovailoa has a ton of hope in it considering he's one of the NFL's most efficient quarterbacks (he's the only QB in the NFL to produce three consecutive 100 passer-rated seasons the past three years), and has never produced a losing record as a starter (38-24 as an NFL starter, which means he wins 63 percent of the games he's started). And this year Tagovailoa's entering his third season in the same offense, which is unprecedented territory for the 2023 Pro Bowler, who has been in the MVP conversation heading into the final month of the season twice in his young career. What Tagovailoa needs outside of his health is more help. Miami wisely rebuilt the interior of the offensive line this offseason, and if youngsters such as Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea are capable, and James Daniels, and Jackson get healthy and become the NFL players they once were, the offensive line should improve. That unit's struggles handcuffed the team more than anything outside of Tagovailoa's absence, and McDaniel admitted he was calling plays last season with the awareness that his team struggled to run the ball efficiently, or protect its quarterback in the moments that mattered most. Hopefully that changes, and can subsequently help the Dolphins offense get back to being dynamic, which is how most people who can honest would describe it as in 2022, when it ranked sixth, and 2023, when it ranked first in the NFL. Miami's pass rushing should improve if Phillips and Chubb can stay healthy, and pick up where they left off in 2023. If Chop Robinson continues to progress that trio of edge rushers could form a forceful defensive front with Zach Sieler and 2025 first-round pick Kenneth Grant. They will likely serve as the backbone for the Dolphins' defense, especially considering how inexperienced Miami's secondary seems to be entering training camp since general manager Chris Grier hasn't added a veteran cornerback yet. While losing Ramsey wasn't ideal, the Dolphins did re-acquire Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the recent trade with Pittsburgh, and he should provide Miami's young secondary a stabilizing presence, which is needed while young cornerbacks begin to learn about the NFL game in their first stint real stint as starters and contributing players. It's fair to say Miami's inexperience at that position should create some concern about Anthony Weaver's defense. But the 2025 defense should has a couple more playmakers on it than year's unit did, and Weaver produced a top-10 unit in 2024. And let's not forget that Weaver entering his second season with Miami having a greater mastery of his personnel. That's is one of the many reasons the Dolphins have a chance to produce a winning record in 2025. A healthy Waddle and Hill provides another, and pair that with the continued growth and development of De'Von Achane, and the NFL return of Darren Waller, who was viewed as one of the NFL's elite tight ends before he surprisingly retired last season, and Miami has a chance to be dynamic if everyone can stay healthy. Nobody knows what to expect from Waller, but the same can, and should be said about this Dolphins team, which has labored all offseason to course correct the team's culture. If they can hold the locker room together, and don't get decimated by injuries, what they have given themselves is a chance. If McDaniel can hold it all together, and keep this team focused and driven, the Dolphins could exceed expectation, making some noise in the AFC.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
49ers Ex Destroys Former Team With Blockbuster Trade ‘Hot Take'
49ers Ex Destroys Former Team With Blockbuster Trade 'Hot Take' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco 49ers and their fans understand the idea of making tough financial decisions …. And probably cannot throw stones at the news that the Miami Dolphins finally found a trade-dump partner for veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey and veteran tight end Jonnu Smith. Advertisement But Raheem Mostert can. The Pittsburgh Steelers come out the winners here as they are the new employers of a pair of Pro Bowl standouts. So what's the problem? Niners ex Mostert - who is also a former starter for those same Dolphins - is roasting Miami for treating its standouts 'like (expletive).' Mostert carved out a reputation for himself during his time in San Francisco as a productive tough guy whose best season with the franchise came in 2019 when he racked up 952 total yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns. He was good with the Dolphins, too, but his role decreased last year and he joined the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. Advertisement Teams make budget cuts. Most players get that. Hey, didn't San Francisco recently dump Deebo Samuel in a trade largely due to finances? Wasn't there a roster juggling act performed by GM John Lynch to pay Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Fred Warner that put the squeeze on others? But even as all of that is factual, that doesn't mean Mostert's emotion-driven "hot take'' is wrong ... even with the burning-bridges risk involved in him so openly and willingly opting to buck the NFL's salary cap based system that is never going away. Related: Kittle To Let Wife And WWE Guide His Retirement Plan from 49ers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Be a Pro-Bowler, get treated like sh*t': Raheem Mostert blasts Dolphins over Jalen Ramsey trade
Raheem Mostert criticizes Dolphins for how they treat Pro Bowl talent after Ramsey trade. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) Raheem Mostert didn't hold back as he called out Miami's front office for disrespecting top-tier players and fans think he's got a point If you thought the Miami Dolphins' offseason shakeups were just quiet roster moves, Raheem Mostert just threw a grenade into the narrative. After the Dolphins sent Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, the former Miami running back had one thing to say and it was loud. Raheem Mostert's message wasn't just about Ramsey, it was about a pattern in Miami Raheem Mostert didn't just wake up and randomly fire shots. His frustration has been brewing and the trade of Pro Bowl corner Jalen Ramsey, plus versatile tight end Jonnu Smith, was the tipping point. 'Hot take: Be a Pro-Bowler on the Dolphins, get treated like sh*t. Happy for my guys though! GO BALL OUT!!' Yeah… he said that. And NFL fans are still picking their jaws off the timeline. The message behind his post? Even if you excel in Miami, don't expect that to mean anything when it's time to talk contracts or long-term value. And considering Mostert himself balled out in 2023 with 18 touchdowns only to be let go and fans understood exactly where that bitterness was coming from. Some even speculated that other Dolphins players may be feeling the same, but Mostert just said it out loud. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Dolphins are making bold moves but it's rubbing veterans the wrong way Miami's trying to keep pace in the AFC arms race, but there's a cost. With moves like cutting Mostert loose and flipping Ramsey to Pittsburgh, they're clearly chasing roster flexibility and cap relief. But when your star-level players start venting online, it's not just about football. It's about culture, respect, and loyalty and right now, Mostert's tweet suggests that the vibes inside the Dolphins' locker room aren't as sunny as South Beach. Mostert's words echo a deeper issue, the Dolphins have a loyalty problem It's one thing to make business decisions. It's another when your former stars are tweeting like they just got ghosted after carrying the team. Mostert's not mad his boys are headed to Pittsburgh, he's mad that being great in Miami apparently doesn't earn you anything back. And if that's the reality for Pro Bowlers, what message does that send to everyone else? Also read - 'At least one of my QBs invited me': David Bakhtiari's tweet fuels rumors of tension with Aaron Rodgers Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Dolphin Raheem Mostert rips team following trade of Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith: 'Be a Pro-Bowler, get treated like s***'
Raheem Mostert has candid thoughts on Monday's NFL trade that sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's happy for his former Dolphins teammates. But he's clearly not happy with his former team. The ex-Dolphins running back who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason had this to say on social media: Hot take: Be a Pro-bowler on the Dolphins, get treated like sh*t. Happy for my guys though! GO BALL OUT!! The Pro Bowlers in this instance are Ramsey and Smith. The Dolphins traded both to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday morning in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in a deal that also included pick swaps. Advertisement Mostert didn't expound on his displeasure with the Dolphins. But he appears to be unhappy with his own exit this offseason after three seasons in Miami that included a Pro Bowl selection in 2023. Raheem Mostert appears to be displeased with how his own Dolphins tenure concluded. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) (Diamond Images via Getty Images) Why so mad? Mostert joined the Dolphins from the 49ers as a free agent in 2022 on a one-year, $2.1 million contract. After starting 14 games in 2022, Mostert re-signed with the Dolphins on a two-year, $5.6 million deal. He followed up with the best season of his career in 2023 that featured 1,187 yards from scrimmage, an NFL-best 21 touchdowns and his first career Pro Bowl selection at 31 years old. That effort earned him an extension through the 2025 season worth up to $9.1 million over two years that included $3.71 million in newly guaranteed money. Advertisement The following season, Mostert took a secondary role in the backfield to second-year standout De'Von Achane. Mostert finished 2024 with 439 yards from scrimmage after making just one start. He didn't see the second, non-guaranteed year of his contract extension. The Dolphins released Mostert in February as part of a series of veteran cuts in an effort to get under the salary cap. The move saved Miami $3.065 million in cap space. Mostert later signed with the Raiders on a one-year, $1.6 million deal, a pay cut over the non-guaranteed money he would have made had he remained in Miami. And he's clearly not pleased with how the end of his Dolphins tenure transpired.
Fox News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-Dolphins star slams team over blockbuster trade with Steelers
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert ripped his former team after they traded Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Mostert unleashed his "hot take" on social media as reports trickled in about the trade. Smith and Jalen Ramsey were dealt to the Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Draft picks were also involved in the deal. "Hot take: Be a Pro-bowler on the Dolphins, get treated like s---. Happy for my guys though! GO BALL OUT!!" Mostert wrote. Mostert played with the Dolphins from 2022 to 2024. He put together a Pro Bowl season in 2023 when he ran for 1,012 yards and an NFL-leading 18 touchdowns. However, the 2024 season was marred with injuries, and he only rushed for 278 yards and scored two touchdowns. He signed with the Raiders in the offseason, joining a roster with Geno Smith as the team's quarterback and Brock Bowers as one of the primary targets. Mostert is set to be in a backfield with rookie Ashton Jeanty. Smith is a veteran tight end who is now set to play with his fourth team in four years and fifth team over the course of nine years. He earned a Pro Bowl nod for the first time in his career in 2024. He had 88 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. Those numbers either were career highs or tied career highs. Miami was 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time in two years. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
