The Dolphins ended their season with a 6-10 record and have many holes to fill if they want to be playoff contenders. Here's a look at their biggest needs and what they can do to fill them.
Quarterback: Finding a franchise quarterback will be the number one priority for the Dolphins this offseason. Matt Moore really stepped up and closed the season well, but it's hard to believe he can be a franchise quarterback. There will be four players out there who may fit the bill.
Peyton Manning is likely to be released and I see the Dolphins making a strong push for the future Hall of Famer. If healthy, he would immediately make the Dolphins a playoff contender. Manning will get to choose between a handful of teams who desperately need a quarterback. The Dolphins may be the team to get him.
Andrew Luck will not be on the Dolphins unless they want to sell the next two or three drafts. Even if they wanted to, I don't think the Colts are willing. Colts owner Jim Irsay has already...
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PLAYERS:
Matt Moore,
Peyton Manning,
Jim Irsay,
Matt Flynn,
Marc Colombo,
Vernon Carey,
Cameron Wake,
Mario Williams,
Julius Peppers,
Yeremiah Bell,
Paul Soliai
TEAMS: Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears
TEAMS: Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears
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