In the aftermath of the Dolphins' 59-10 loss in the regular season opener against the Ravens, a number of Miami players went to management and asked to be traded away from what they saw as a futile situation.
In an effort to secure the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a report in the Miami Herald, Dolphins' owner Stephen Ross privately told people interviewing for his team's head coaching position this year, the idea was to lose -- a lot.
And then, in the days leading up to the start of the regular season, the team traded away starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and starting wide receiver Kenny Stills for draft picks.