The Miami Dolphins went all in, spending big to reel in quarterback Malik Willis this offseason, and honestly, you gotta wonder what they were thinking. Yeah, Willis flashed some real potential with the Green Bay Packers in limited snaps, and he's got upside. But let's be real, the guy's far from a finished product, and he absolutely needs a legit supporting cast to even sniff his potential. What did the Dolphins give him? The exact opposite, and some folks are already saying they've set him up for a spectacular fail.
Jared Dubin's Rankings Show a Grand Canyon Sized Problem
Here's the kicker: The Dolphins shelled out big for Willis, but then skimped hard on literally everything else. Jared Dubin over at CBS Sports just dropped his rankings for "offensive infrastructure" across all 32 teams. We're talking the whole enchilada: offensive line, quarterback, pass-catchers, running backs, and the play callers. And guess where Miami landed? Dead last, y'all. Not just last, but in a tier all their own. Dubin even pointed out the gap between the Dolphins in last place and the next closest team is bigger than any other two teams in the entire league rankings. That's how catastrophically bad their setup around Willis looks.The Pass-Catchers Are a Major Red Flag
So, what's dragging them down into this abyss? The pass-catcher department, by a mile. They pulled a '1' in that category, and when you look at the options, it makes sense. We're talking Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, and an injured Chris Bell for receivers. Does any of that trio scream WR1 to you? Nope, because none of them have ever been close. Then you look at the tight ends: Greg Dulcich, Ben Sims, and Will Kacmarek. Not exactly inspiring confidence, are they? They had Darren Waller last season, who made a few nice plays, but they didn't bring in any real difference-makers this offseason. The only glimmer of hope? De'Von Achane. He was re-signed to a long-term deal and he's one of the best running backs in the league. If the Dolphins want any shred of success in 2026, Achane is gonna need an elite season. Period. Willis showed glimpses in 2025 with the Packers, throwing for 422 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions in four games, with one start. He also added 123 rushing yards and two scores. The Dolphins clearly saw enough to give him a hefty three-year deal. But now, he's got to take it to a whole new level, with a new head coach and offensive staff. Can this unit somehow overachieve? Will one of these pass-catchers miraculously break out? If not, get ready, Dolphins fans, because it's looking like another long, tough season ahead.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.