Probably the biggest question is the Year 2 development of QB Mac Jones and just how he’ll go about improving with his seemingly unusual coaching arrangement.
QB Jarrett Stidham ( traded to Raiders).
Location: Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts Players report: July 19 (rookie) July 26 (veterans) Other hope for improvement comes from within, where Jevon Holland, Jaelen Phillips and Christian Wilkins are young stars on the rise. Melvin Ingram could boost the pass rush, and third-rounder Channing Tindall could work into a key role.
Where will the defensive improvement come from? Miami has been solid defensively the past two seasons, and the focus this offseason was more about keeping last year’s core intact, with a few additions along the way.
The offense hasn’t ranked higher than 15th in points or 22nd in yards the past seven seasons. If the offensive line jells, the blocking improves and Hill proves to be close to the weapon he was in Kansas City, the Dolphins should be a playoff team.
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How will the new offensive pieces integrate? The Dolphins upgraded the offensive line (including signing my colleague Gregg Rosenthal’s top-ranked free agent, Terron Armstead), added to the backfield (signing Raheem Mostert, Chase Edmonds and Sony Michel) and traded for big-play dynamo Tyreek Hill.
If Tagovailoa doesn’t step up and prove to be Miami’s franchise QB, the Dolphins will have two first-round picks in the 2023 draft to perhaps mull a change next spring. He has some talented targets, a beefed-up offensive line and reputed offensive guru Mike McDaniel in his corner and is another year removed from his college hip injury, but the pressure really is starting to hit.
The time for QB Tua Tagovailoa to produce is now.
Location: Baptist Health Training Complex | Miami Gardens, Florida Players report: July 19 (rookies) July 26 (veterans) But there’s also strong hope that Gabriel Davis, who scored nine TDs in his final seven games (including the four-TD effort in the playoff loss to the Chiefs), could be on the verge of stardom and help take this offense to new levels.
Is the offense ready to add even more explosiveness? There was a big addition to the backfield in second-rounder James Cook, a possible big-play threat and third-down option who will be folded in with recent draft picks Devin Singletary and Zack Moss and free-agent addition Duke Johnson.
However, the playoff struggles against the Chiefs proved that more firepower was needed. It was among the top 10 in interception rate (third) and sack rate (sixth), too. Buffalo’s defense ranked first in total yards allowed, pass yards allowed, first downs allowed and points allowed. Miller joined a good Rams defense midseason last year and helped raise it to championship-grade quality.
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Can Von Miller upgrade the Bills’ defense? At the price they paid him, that’s the clear, unquestioned expectation.
Bates must prove he’s as good as he was last year. He was up and down as a rookie but has strong potential at right tackle. With Rodger Saffold expected to take over a guard spot to replace Williams, the biggest improvement could come from Brown. Late last season, the team settled on a quintet of, from left to right, Dion Dawkins, Ryan Bates, Mitch Morse, Daryl Williams and Spencer Brown, with Cody Ford as the sixth option.
The Bills have been tweaking their offensive line each year, seemingly, trying to find the optimal starting five and the best reserve options.
But following back-to-back postseason losses at Arrowhead Stadium and last season’s “ 13 seconds” nightmare, his biggest proving ground likely won’t be reached until January. At 26 years old with 60 regular-season starts under his belt, Allen might be at the peak of his powers.
Is Josh Allen embarking on an MVP campaign? He’s coming off a strong regular season and two brilliant playoff performances.
John Fisher College | Pittsford, New York Players report: July 18 (rookies) July 23 (veterans)