General Manager Chris Grier and coach Brian Flores pledged to take a few weeks after the Miami Dolphins completed their 10-6 season to analyze the roster and examine the right moves to make this offseason in hopes of upgrading the team.
With roster purges on the way as teams begin to waive players to create salary cap space, free agency opening up on March 17, and the NFL draft to follow in late April, the Dolphins will have plenty of opportunities to address glaring needs.
Here is a breakdown of the Dolphins’ top five needs — in order — and an explanation of why bolstering these positions could help them advance to the postseason.