Kyle McCord is getting his opportunity to run the Miami Dolphins offense, and the next few weeks could tell us plenty about both him and Malik Willis. McCord doesn’t bring elite mobility or overwhelming arm talent, but his ability to process quickly and get the football out on time could give Miami a very different look at quarterback.

Wes Goldberg breaks down McCord’s strengths, the concerns that could show up behind Miami’s offensive line and what this evaluation really means for the Dolphins’ future. Regardless of how McCord performs, Miami should still be looking to add another quarterback through the NFL Draft.

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Malik Willis is on injured reserve, the NFL trade deadline has passed and the Miami Dolphins’ season has shifted almost entirely toward development. Winning still matters, but the next few weeks are now about finding out which young players deserve to be part of Miami’s future.

Wes Goldberg explains what’s still worth watching with Kyle McCord taking over at quarterback. Can the young offensive line continue developing? Can Miami’s rookie receivers make McCord’s job easier? And on defense, players like Kenneth Grant, Chop Robinson and Miami’s young secondary should get valuable opportunities to grow through increased playing time.

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The Miami Dolphins didn’t trade a single player at the NFL trade deadline, but their path toward a top draft pick may have become even clearer. Zach Sieler is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn biceps, while Malik Willis is headed to injured reserve for at least four games.

Wes Goldberg explains why Miami may be pulling off the ideal rebuilding season: keep veteran leaders like Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, continue developing young players and still remain near the top of the draft order. Unlike other rebuilding teams, the Dolphins didn’t gut their roster—they may simply keep losing because of injuries.

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is headed to injured reserve with a groin injury, costing him at least four games at a crucial point in his evaluation. Through eight starts, Willis showed flashes but hadn’t done enough to establish himself as Miami’s unquestioned quarterback of the future.

Wes Goldberg explains why the injury changes the Dolphins’ offseason priorities. Willis remains under contract, but Miami could also be positioned near the top of the NFL Draft with a chance to select a quarterback. Plus, Kyle McCord now gets an extended opportunity while Willis is sidelined.

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The NFL trade deadline is almost here, and it’s time for the Miami Dolphins to name their price. Should a rebuilding team be willing to move veterans—or even young players—if another team makes an offer that’s simply too valuable to refuse?

Wes Goldberg runs through potential Dolphins trade candidates including Austin Jackson, Zach Sieler, Josh Uche and Chop Robinson and asks what it would take to actually move each player. Some veterans could help Miami add draft capital, while others are too important to the culture and young core to give away cheaply. Who should Miami sell, and who should be untouchable?

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The Miami Dolphins lost 19-9 to the Detroit Lions, but this was one of those games where you can feel encouraged and frustrated at the same time. Miami’s defense played physically, consistently forced Detroit to settle for field goals and once again showed the identity Jeff Hafley is trying to build.

But the Dolphins’ limitations were just as obvious. Malik Willis continues to operate with a tiny margin for error, the running game has stalled for two straight weeks, Miami’s young skill-position players aren’t producing enough and the special teams problems continue. Wes Goldberg breaks down both sides of a complicated loss.

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The Miami Dolphins are seven-point underdogs against the Detroit Lions, but Wes Goldberg expects Miami to make this competitive early. The Lions have started slowly at times, while the Dolphins have consistently produced points on opening drives and could lean on Ollie Gordon, quick throws and RPO concepts to neutralize Detroit’s pass rush.

The bigger question is whether Miami can sustain that success. Wes predicts the Dolphins will lead after the first quarter before Detroit’s offense eventually creates separation. Plus, predictions for Malik Willis’ passing production, a Caleb Douglas touchdown and a high-scoring second half. Final score: Lions 34, Dolphins 24.

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The Miami Dolphins face the Detroit Lions in a matchup that could serve as one of the biggest measuring sticks of their rebuild. Jared Goff leads an explosive Detroit offense against a Miami pass defense allowing the NFL’s worst opposing passer rating, while Malik Willis gets a chance to attack the league’s last-ranked pass defense.

Wes Goldberg goes 4 Downs with the biggest Dolphins-Lions questions: Can Willis keep up with Goff? Can Miami exploit Detroit’s secondary without letting Aidan Hutchinson take over? Can the Dolphins continue playing cleaner football? And can Miami show it is following the same path Detroit used to transform itself from a struggling franchise into a contender?

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