The Dolphins bringing Frank Gore back home hit all of the right emotional notes. The heart testified it was purely perfect — that a born-and-raised local kid and all-time Miami Hurricanes great should end his excellent NFL career back in this city, his city.
All of that is true, but so is this: The Dolphins signing Gore continues a troubling offseason for the Fins, one that sees the team getting older by bringing in stopgap veterans who won’t be a part of whatever future this franchise is hoping and planning for itself.
Let’s start with the positive of Gore’s reunion with Miami and South Florida fans, because it is a plus, when seen through a micro lens.