MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins huddles with the offense during Training Camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on August 04, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Well, we’ve finally made it everyone! The first week of real Miami Dolphins football (does preseason count as real?) is here. Our beloved Dolphins could be on the cusp of becoming a legitimate contender and with Xavien Howard back in the fold, expectations are lofty for this group. With higher expectation, comes increased scrutiny and there are several areas that fans should pay increased attention to this year.