Dolphins receive dubious distinction from CBS

With OTAs in the rearview, the Miami Dolphins can begin turning their attention toward their mandatory minicamp on June 10-12.

As one of the final stages of the offseason arrives, CBS took a look back at the NFL offseason thus far. The Dolphins found their way onto a dubious top five ranking.

Miami was listed among CBS' five NFL teams that had the worst offseasons. The Dolphins joined Detroit, Cleveland, San Francisco and New Orleans among CBS' worst NFL offseasons.

Here's what CBS had to say about Miami's offseason.

Mike McDaniel caught the attention of the NFL world by quickly developing Tua Tagovailoa and building an offense that sometimes can look like the most explosive unit in the league, but the dirty truth is that Miami just doesn't beat good teams. Under McDaniel, the Dolphins are 24-9 vs. non-playoff teams, and 4-14 vs. playoff teams. McDaniel is also still looking for that first postseason win.

Did the Dolphins improve this offseason? It's hard to answer in the affirmative when you lose a talent like Jevon Holland in free agency. Miami had a solid draft, and put an emphasis on shoring up the trenches with defensive tackles Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips plus offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea, but are those players that will get Miami over the hump?

The vibes feel low in Miami, don't they? The Dolphins' offseason got off to a terrible start when Tyreek Hill told reporters in the locker room that he was "out" directly after the regular-season finale. Hill did more than just walk back those comments. He came to OTAs humble and focused on winning back the trust of his teammates. Hill even said he doesn't deserve to be voted a team captain. That's honorable, but I would rather have Tyreek, the outspoken confident personality that believes Tua is the best quarterback of all time, than Tyreek, the somber wide receiver who is the subject of trade rumors.

Speaking of trade rumors, star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is expected to be dealt soon. General manager Chris Grier made it clear in April that Ramsey wouldn't be on this roster in 2025, and it's a huge hit to what could be the worst secondary in the NFL this season. - Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports.

Miami seems sure to lose a star in its defensive backfield in short order in cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith could still be on the move after a career year in 2024, too.

With Ramsey likely on the move, some NFL analysts feel like Miami's secondary could be in the discussion for the league's worst position group. Miami signed defensive backs Artie Burns, Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ashtyn Davis during free agency and the Dolphins drafted Florida cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. in the fourth round and Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. in the fifth.

Still, there's legitimate questions to be had on whether or not Miami has properly addressed that bunch or if Storm Duck, Cam Smith and Patrick McMorris can take significant steps forward.

While that's a concern, Miami's 2025 hopes rest mostly with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's health and whether or not he can author his best season with the Dolphins. After ranking second in points per game in 2023, the Dolphins slipped to No. 22 in that category last season.

If Hill's frustrations have subsided and he's fully bought back in, then Hill and Jaylen Waddle still form one of the NFL's most explosive wide receiver duos. De'Von Achane is one of the league's best young running backs. That trio of stars alongside a healthy Tagovailoa needs to get Miami back into the mix as one of the NFL's top offenses.

Miami did also bolster its offensive line with the signing of guard James Daniels, added running back Alexander Mattison and signed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr.

This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins receive dubious distinction from CBS