Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins

The Jordan and Jordyn Show was in town for the Dolphins on Friday's training camp practice. Jordyn Brooks and Jordan Poyer popped in a big way for Miami's defense — plus tight end Jonnu Smith was back as a participant and looking the part of a missing link for Miami. Sprinkle in perhaps Tua Tagovailoa's best practice I've seen in 4 years and you've got yourself a heck of a day of action in Miami Gardens.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa have agreed to terms on a 4-year contract extension. The deal ends a tough negotiation offseason for Miami and puts the Dolphins focus back on a 2024 contending season.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins are still looking to get their stars back on the edge in 2024 — Jaelan Phillips & Bradley Chubb continue to heal from injuries at the end of last season. But the Dolphins' young guns are stepping up early in training camp...with an unexpected name leading the way. Plus, Tua Tagovailoa's 'hold-in' with the Dolphins took a turn and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

And we're off! The Dolphins were back on the practice field for an opening practice of training camp on Wednesday. The central theme was a tone-setting Day 1 from new Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver — who had his unit playing fast and aggressive. Plus, Jevon Holland takes a bump and Tua & the Dolphins continue their contract dance with limited practice participation.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

One of the primary storylines of the past two preseasons has been Tyreek Hill's quest for 2,000 yards. Is it on for a third straight season in Miami? Plus, new Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer dishes on the perception of how to control a game against the Dolphins. And how big of a distraction is the potential Tua Tagovailoa contract negotations? Jaylen Waddle and others spoke about it on Day 1 of Miami Dolphins 2024 training camp.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

If the Miami Dolphins could be guaranteed three healthy groups this season, which ones would you take? We reveal which other ones we'd take beyond the obvious of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Plus, the team adds Emmanuel Ogbah on the defensive line and the NFL is teasing adding an 18th game to the regular season.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins are moving fast. In the aftermath of Shaquil Barrett's surprise retirement this weekend, the Dolphins are reportedly hosting at least two veteran pass rushers for workouts today. One is a familiar face in Emmanuel Ogbah. The other? A productive pass rush mercenary in Yannick Ngakoue. What are the strengths and fit of each for Miami?

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

There's nothing quite like a last minute bit of adversity to get you ready for football season! That's exactly what the Miami Dolphins are dealing with now as veteran pass rusher Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement this weekend. Where does that leave the Dolphins on the edge? What are the financial implications? What free agent options are left as backup plans?

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins placed several prominent players from the 2023 season on the Physically Unable To Perform (PUP) List ahead of the start of training camp. What does it mean for the availability and outlook of Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Isaiah Wynn and others? A look at the rules of the PUP List — plus a few new Dolphins get drafted to the UFL.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Terron Armstead's annual work at OL Masterminds didn't just include words of wisdom for the young offensive linemen in attendance — it included a guest appearance on the "Up & Adams Show", where Terron dished on Miami's 2024 defensive install, Tua and his ongoing contract negotiations and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Jaelan Phillips is looking for a big bounce-back season in 2024. Phillips had a rocky start to 2023 before looking like a breakout player, only to tear his Achilles against the New York Jets on Black Friday. How is his recovery from the injury coming? Phillips took to social media to speak out about his calf as he looks to make it back to the field. Plus, a Dolphins draft pick gets placed on the PUP list and more.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins were well represented in the 2023 edition of the NFL100 — they had 6 players make the list. Which ones make the list in 2024? Who rises and who falls? What new faces could we see this upcoming season when the list is released later this month?

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

The Miami Dolphins' rookie draft class is 7 players deep — plus a collection of UDFAs that are all aspiring to make the 53-man roster. Which ones are best positioned to take the most snaps in 2024? Can Top-60 pick Patrick Paul push through a crowded tackle room? Can Malik Washington transcend his draft status?

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

The quickest way to take care of business and punch your postseason ticket is to win your division. Miami couldn't close the deal in 2023 but will try again for an AFC East crown in 2024. How well equipped are they to battle the best parts of their division rivals this upcoming season?

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler polls 80 NFL executives, coaches and scouts every summer to find the top NFL talent at each position entering the year. The 2024 edition of the survey has some positive feedback for young Dolphins defenders — but should have the Dolphins on notice for getting new contracts done.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

Year 3 of the Miami Dolphins offense under Mike McDaniel will be a critical one in more ways than one. What can the Dolphins realistically add in the way of layers to their operation this season in order to have more "pitches" in their arsenal? A look at personnel usage, play-calling trends and tempo as a means of improvement for Miami's offense in 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

If the Miami Dolphins do decide they want to add more competition to their interior OL group but they don't like the available options in free agency, who could they explore? A look at six OL options from the NFC that could be available for the right price based on the circumstances around their respective teams.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

What is a 'Relative Athleticism Score'? Aside of being a major measure in a player's athletic ability in the pre-draft process, it is also a common theme for just about every major move the Miami Dolphins made this offseason. A look at RAS, what it is, why it matters and how the Dolphins attacked their roster reconfiguration with it looming over their decisions.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

Which players on the bubble for the Miami Dolphins in 2024 must not only defeat the competition on the field but also hurdles from a salary cap perspective? A look at both sides of the ball and who will have to perform at a high level to beat all that is working against them.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2024

The evolution of the Miami Dolphins' roster this offseason has brought on a ton of new faces on both sides of the ball. And after a 2023 season that was full of promise but ultimately fizzled late, many fans are curious about how the Dolphins' roster stacks up not just to last year but to their competition in the AFC and across the league. How do the Dolphins stack up? A look today at the defensive position groups and where Miami ranks against the league at each: * Defensive line * Linebacker * Secondary

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

The evolution of the Miami Dolphins' roster this offseason has brought on a ton of new faces on both sides of the ball. And after a 2023 season that was full of promise but ultimately fizzled late, many fans are curious about how the Dolphins' roster stacks up not just to last year but to their competition in the AFC and across the league. How do the Dolphins stack up? A look today at the offensive position groups and where Miami ranks against the league at each: - Quarterback - Skill Players - Offensive Line

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Let's not forget about Tyreek Hill! Amid all of the headlines and updates and debates about a contract with Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, their best player still lingers with a desire for an adjusted contract, too. Tyreek Hill has delivered big time on the field thus far in his Dolphins career but rising costs of the WR position have suddenly left Hill in the dust. One former NFL agent recently weighed in with his thoughts on Hill and the recent precedent that may help get something done.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

Back in March, we ran a full simulated offseason to try to get a gauge of what Dolphins fans should expect to be accomplished this spring. The 2024 Offseason Blueprint looked at salary cap management, free agency, the NFL Draft and what a 53-man roster could look like for Miami — and now we've generally had a chance to see what the Dolphins have actually done with their resources in real life. Did the Dolphins out-perform expectations?

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Back in March, we ran a full simulated offseason to try to get a gauge of what Dolphins fans should expect to be accomplished this spring. The 2024 Offseason Blueprint looked at salary cap management, free agency, the NFL Draft and what a 53-man roster could look like for Miami — and now we've generally had a chance to see what the Dolphins have actually done with their resources in real life. Did the Dolphins out-perform expectations?

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Woo boy. The tone around the Miami Dolphins and QB Tua Tagovailoa's contract negotiations has taken a bit of a shift. ESPN's Jeff Darlington is plugged into the Dolphins like few in sports media and his appearance on NFL Live yesterday ended with more questions than answers regarding Tua and Miami's long-term negotiations. What has changed? How is Miami playing things? Will it bite them in the butt?

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

The South Florida sports scene welcomes a new champion — the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions! But the journey has been long, complex and trying. The Dolphins are on their own trying journey...what kind of inspiration can the Dolphins take from the Panthers' achievements and accomplishments?

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

What do the sportsbooks say about the Miami Dolphins and their outlook for 2024? FanDuel boasts a bunch of NFL Futures action — much of which seems to be favorable to Miami making a return to the postseason. What is the outlook for Tua Tagovailoa, the team's workload share in the backfield and Miami's win total in 2024?

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

The Miami Dolphins' latest surge of free agent signings is still missing the veteran offensive lineman that so many fans are hoping for. Also still on the market? Former Dolphins OL Connor Williams. Williams is, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, beginning to talk to teams and hopes to sign before training camp next month. Could the Dolphins bring him back? What kind of offer could Miami provide?

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

The Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback has no shortage of opinions available to him across the NFL. Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner recently weighed in with his and today joins Locked On Dolphins to take a deep dive into all things Tua and Miami. Kurt shares his perspective on: - Tua's perception as a system quarterback in Miami - What Tua's evolution can look like based on Kurt's own experiences - What exactly is "anticipation" and how Tua uses it so effectively - How the Dolphins can unlock more answers in their offensive structure - & much more!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

The Miami Dolphins have not just Tua Tagovailoa looming as a big contract decision in the next year. Between Tua, Jevon Holland and potentially even Jaelan Phillips, Miami has a core of young talent that is going to need new deals sooner or later. But if they want to set the market versus pay the market, they'd need to be first on each. Who are the other players across the league looming as contenders to drive up the price? Can and should Miami beat them to the punch on each?

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

The Miami Dolphins' salary cap outlook for 2024 has been a primary storyline amid the Dolphins' transition in talent. But when the team must cut to 53 players and add 2 more to their cap total, they're actually looking at the prospect of saving even more against the cap. Here's how.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

One of the biggest concerns about the Dolphins' ongoing contract negotiations with Tua Tagovailoa is if the team is bidding against themselves for his services. Today's show looks at the 2025 scheduled free agent market, the 2025 upcoming NFL Draft class and the teams that stand most obviously in the crosshairs of needing a quarterback in 2025. The end result? What kind of expected market Tua could have if the team let him play out this season and then test free agency to get a better picture of his pricing.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

The need for more depth on the EDGE? The Dolphins just addressed it. The need for another rotational player with a high floor on the defensive interior? The Dolphins just addressed it. Miami's quality of leadership on the defense? Miami just addressed it. The Dolphins' experience within the scheme and playing with Anthony Weaver? The Dolphins just added to it. Calais Campbell brings all of this to Miami 20 years after he suited up in South Florida with the Hurricanes.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

Much of the fuss over the Miami Dolphins' approach to this offseason was centered around the restrictive nature of the salary cap. The Dolphins have made some strategic tweaks to their outlook as a result but they still face a number of big contracts to hand out in the months ahead. What does the cap outlook look like for NEXT offseason after the moves of this one?

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Which Miami Dolphins players have the most at stake for the 2024 season? Between expiring contracts, a lack of guaranteed money, age, production and competition on the roster there are no shortage of pressure points for players who call Miami home in 2024. A look at 5 veteran players who have a lot to gain (and a lot to lose) based on their performance in 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

One of the more pressing questions of the last two months for the Miami Dolphins' defense has been 'who is the third safety'? Now we know. The Miami Dolphins have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran safety Marcus Maye, giving them a third starting caliber safety and someone with prominent league experience in a couple of different roles. Who is Maye, what does he have left in the tank and what does this signing mean for several other talents for Miami?

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

There's been plenty of focus on how the Dolphins have struggled to travel and successfully pass the football. But what about their ability to travel and defend the pass? A recent history of the Dolphins' success with their pass defense away from Hard Rock Stadium is alarming — and raises a number of questions.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spoke at mandatory mini-camp to share his views on Miami's linebacker room, their defensive line depth and how they're trying to cultivate healthy changes for the Dolphins defense and coaching staff. What direction is the trends of the league taking linebackers? Do the Dolphins feel they have enough horses up front? All of that & more on today's episode of Locked On Dolphins.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

One of the biggest changes looming for the NFL this season is centered around the kickoff — the league has totally revamped the rules thanks to some influence from the XFL. As the league tries to reignite the play and get more returns this season, teams are scrambling to explore how to best adapt their approach to the play. How are the Dolphins aligned? Who should be their primary staple players? And who should be the kick returner this upcoming season?

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

It was a heavy hitting day on Tuesday at Miami Dolphins mandatory Mini-Camp...as Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill both met with the South Florida media to discuss their ongoing negotiations with the franchise. Plus, Mike McDaniel offers insight on how Miami is compromising with their quarterback during the contract talks and Tua shares what he's taking away from his work with 3DQB & former Dolphins quarterback John Beck.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

This week the Miami Dolphins will hold mandatory minicamp at the team's facility. What are the key storylines to watch? Could we see a mega-contract finalized in the coming days? And what are the key battles to watch that we could get some clarity on in the coming days and weeks?

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

The weekend brought what Miami Dolphins fans have been waiting on for seemingly months — some reinforcements to the team's salary cap. The Xavien Howard cut has been officially processed and the Dolphins now have $18M+ more in cap space than they did on Friday. Where do they rank in the league, what opportunities do they have to spend and who is still on the free agent market now that the next wave of transactions is on the way?

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

We have the details of the contract for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle! What does the cash and cap flow tell us? Is it a big deal that Waddle got his contract before Tua? And where exactly does Waddle rank among his peers in the NFL? All of that goes under the microscope on Locked On Dolphins.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

The Miami Dolphins locked in one massive wide receiver contract thanks to Jaylen Waddle's deal this morning — could they have another one in the works? Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports seems to think so based on some reporting this morning. What is the current standing of Hill's contract, what options to the Dolphins have and, ultimately, what should they do?

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

The Miami Dolphins and WR Jaylen Waddle have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $84.75M contract extension that puts Waddle under contract in Miami through the end of the 2028 NFL season. How do these figures stack up to the rest of the WR market and what does it mean for Miami moving forward?

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

How exactly can Tua Tagovailoa level up his game entering into Year 5? Mike McDaniel shared where he's seen Tua be different this year during OTAs. Plus, Nik Needham and Liam Eichenberg shared insights on how this time of year provides valuable reps for them individually & as a team. And Dalton Risner has been labeled as a potential solution for the Dolphins in free agency — he's off the board and back to Minnesota. How should you feel?

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2024

Undrafted free agency has been a point of success as the Dolphins in recent years. Between Nik Needham, Kader Kohou, Julian Hill and others, Miami has gotten strong contributions from players who slipped through the cracks in the draft process. Who could be "next" in line for such an opportunity in 2024?

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

The Miami Dolphins have added som exciting elements to their defensive scheme in 2024 — bringing in Anthony Weaver from Baltimore to run a more pressure-exotic oriented unit. But do the Dolphins have the horses to run things the way the Ravens did? How does Miami's defense measure up to the 2023 Ravens unit that averaged under 17 points per game allowed and was No. 1 in the NFL in turnovers?

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only member of the Miami Dolphins in line for a new, big contract. A year after watching Christian Wilkins & Robert Hunt walk out the door, can the Dolphins realistically expect to retain all of Jaelan Phillips, Jaylen Waddle, Tua Tagovailoa and Jevon Holland long-term?

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only member of the Miami Dolphins in line for a new, big contract. Jaylen Waddle has been one of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history through his first 3 seasons. What does that mean for his next contract and how can the Dolphins properly value his play while simultaneously keeping Tyreek Hill in the picture?

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024