Looking forward to the Miami Dolphin’s 2019 schedule, there is plenty of reason to be skeptical that the Dolphins win more than four games. Considering the changes made to Miami’s roster, the Dolphins’ hopes for the playoffs seem very dull — at best.
While that may be true, there is still one aspect of these Dolphins that can give them hope. Speed, speed and more speed on offense.
With all the changes, it is easy to forget that Ryan Fitzpatrick is coming into an offense that features a well known deep threat in Kenny Stills, a big-time playmaker after the catch in Albert Wilson and another speed-demon in Jakeem Grant. All three of these receivers can give opposing defenders fits, especially Grant and Wilson, in the open field and after the catch.
The Dolphins have their quiet leader in Kenny Stills. Kenny has averaged 15+ yards per catch the past two seasons — with four different starting quarterbacks, no easy feat.
Both Grant and Wilson are currently rehabbing and recovering from 2018 injuries, but they both have time to get back to form.
Remember, Wilson destroyed a great Chicago defense with six receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns. One of those scores went for 43 yards, the other 75 yards.
When you combine all three, Stills can take the top off of the defense and open up additional spacing for Wilson and Grant to work underneath and create after the catch.
Dolphins fans will have some adjustments ahead — new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is much more aggressive taking shots down field than Ryan Tannehill ever was. As a result, this offense can make plays.
Let’s not forget about the speed at the running back position, too. Both Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage have both flashed big play ability — Ballage logged a 75-yard touchdown against the Vikings late last season. Drake, while limited in touches, has shown his speed plenty since being drafted by the Dolphins in 2016.
If the Dolphins can fix their offensive line in this year’s draft, this offense can be quite potent at times thanks to their speed.
