Should the Dolphins be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?

We are less than one month away from the Nov 5th NFL Trade Deadline.

The Miami Dolphins are currently on their Bye Week, sitting at 2-3, and their starting quarterback should be returning to the field by the end of October.

This leads to the question: Should the Dolphins be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? The Dolphins are built as a win-now team with veteran players over the age of 30, such as Calais Campbell , Terron Armstead , Jordan Poyer , Tyreek Hill , Odell Beckham , Emmanuel Ogbah , Marcus Maye , and Raheem Mostert .

They are currently the oldest team in the NFL, and their winning window is right now.

This isnt a team that is looking to be a contender a year or two from now; they built this team to win now.

I know the first five games of the season havent reflected that, but there still are a lot of games to be played on the schedule, and in the NFL, you dont want to do a total 180 one month into the season and waive the white flag.

They are only one game out of first place, the AFC looks like a mess with teams like Cleveland, Cincinnati, and the Jets in total disarray at the moment (much like Miami is), and you can make the case if Miami gets hot, they can get a playoff spot or even win the AFC East if the Buffalo Bills slip on a banana peel.

The Dolphins right now have 10 (yes 10) picks in the 2025 NFL Draft; they have seven they can trade right now today, and if you feel this team has just had bad luck the first five games, lets use some of those picks to bring in a piece to replace Jaelan Phillips .

Lets use a pick to fix the offensive line.

Lets use a pick to add a healthy, capable #3 WR.

That is a valid stance because with the contracts Chris Grier and Miami have passed out this past offseason to Tua, Ramsey, Waddle, and Hill; they are ALL IN on this season.

And you may as well be more ALL IN and trade away future assets to try and help fix this roster now to win in 2024.

There is a flip side though, and that is taking a step back and re-evaluating everything.

Yes, the Dolphins front office; this was going to be their year to win the AFC East, win a playoff game, and have a successful season.

Through five games, it hasnt worked out that way.

Tua had another concussion, Jaelan Phillips came back from the Achilles but tore his ACL, Jevon Holland is now out, signings like Isaiah Wynn and Odell Beckham havent contributed in any way at all, and the faith they had in their offensive lineman hasnt worked out.

So, the reality the Dolphins are living in now, in October of 2024, is not the reality they thought they would be living in this past summer.

The first step is admitting you have a problem or made a mistake.

So, Miami being sellers at the trade deadline to acquire future assets (i.e., draft picks) to help plug the holes you have on this roster next offseason in 2025 and beyond is also a valid approach to take.

Would a contending team who lost a running back to injury part with a 6th or 7th rounder for Raheem Mostert? Probably Would a contending team that needs an upgrade at offensive tackle or to replace an injured offensive tackle for the home stretch give up a 6th or 7th-round pick for Terron Armstead? Probably And here is the big one: Would the Miami Dolphins and Chris Grier trade away Jevon Holland now to get a second or third-round pick in the 2025 draft if they have no intention of re-signing him this offseason? Holland is in the final year of his contract.

He currently has a broken hand.

If Miami is 2-5 at the trade deadline and it seems like the playoffs are out of reach, move him now for an asset in next years draft.

Rather than holding onto him, let him walk as a free agent and get a compensatory pick (end of Rd 3 (technically start of Rd 4)) in 2026.

We know Chris Grier only pays big money to premium position players (QB, WR, OT, Edge, CB) and lets talented players he drafted who dont play premium positions ( Christian Wilkins , Robert Hunt ...etc) leave after their rookie contracts.

Holland doesnt play a premium position, so if Miami is a seller, its time to move him now to get maximum value in return.

I think the outcome of the Miami-Indianapolis game will go a long way in determining if Miami is a BUYER or SELLER at the trade deadline.

Being 3-3, you have hope, especially with your starting QB returning.

At 2-4, knowing you have a tough stretch of games coming up, it may be time to have a come-to-Jesus moment and say, This season isnt going our way; lets look towards the future.

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