The Miami Dolphins are poised to enter the second phase of the franchise’s full-scale renovation a month from now when training camp is scheduled to open. Of course, every successful rebuild requires a solid foundation.
Here is a look at 10 of the relatively young and mostly proven talents that South Florida’s NFL franchise should view as integral pieces in the coming seasons, because their impact will determine how successful the rebuild engineered by coach Brian Flores and General Manager Chris Grier will be.
Injuries, competition and player development can alter this list of foundational pieces, but it’s a good starting point to understand where Miami’s talent resides, because these players will be expected to carry the Dolphins in 2020 and coming seasons.