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New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley are overseeing a clear rebuild this offseason.
The Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and defensive end Bradley Chubb before free agency.
After signing quarterback Malik Willis, Miami traded receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.
The reset was necessary after missing the postseason two years in a row.
The Dolphins added two key pieces in the first round of the draft by taking offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson.
More News: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Slams Ole Miss for Basket Weaving Degree More News: FIFA Under Fire For Defending Attendance For World Cup Match However, Matt Okada of NFL Media questioned the way Sullivan and Hafley are rebuilding.
He thinks Miami would have done better by drafting safety Caleb Downs in stead of trading down in the first round.
Giving running back De'Von Achane a four-year, $64 million contract doesn't make a lot of sense given where the Dolphins are this offseason.
"Even in the context of a rebuild, Miamis moves felt a little disjointed: signing Willis to a three-year deal instead of tapping an inexpensive bridge QB; extending Achane for four years while shipping Waddle to Denver; and trading down in the first round, ultimately passing on a potential defensive game-changer like Caleb Downs," Okada wrote.
"We wont see the whole structure for another couple of years, but so far, I'm not convinced by the foundation." While the Dolphins aren't expected to compete for the Super Bowl, the players on the roster are going to want to compete and win games this fall.
Willis and Achane have the potential to keep Miami in games, even if the team might be better off in the future by losing those games so they can earn a higher pick for a loaded quarterback class in next year's draft.
Downs could end up being the best player in the draft, but the Dolphins added two players at premium positions in the draft.
If Proctor and Johnson become Pro Bowl players, no one will question Sullivan for trading down.
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