The Miami Dolphins’ 2020 bounty of draft picks was supposed to provide the franchise foundational pieces that would help South Florida’s NFL franchise become a perennial playoff team.
The smart and charismatic quarterback the team hopes will evolve into a franchise quarterback has overseen a 5-2 record as a starter.
The three offensive linemen are growing into their roles, as are the nose tackle and safety added. And three skill players, two acquired after the draft, are becoming playmakers in this RPO-based offense.
None of Miami’s rookies have become immediate stars, but many are regular contributors, and have proven they can handle more being put on their plate.