Miami Dolphins 2017 decisions are being decided now

Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on in the game against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on in the game against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Miami Dolphins are going to have some interesting decisions to make at the end of the 2016 season. Those decisions will be based on the performances on the field of play throughout the season.

It looks more and more likely that the Dolphins will keep Ryan Tannehill in 2017 despite his ballooning cap hit. Adam Gase likes what he is seeing in Tannehill but admits there is still a lot of growth that needs to be made.

Changes on the offense and defense will be interesting but no position is going to be safe and no players will be either. It’s far too early to be talking about 2017 but it’s really about the players who are basically auditioning for another chance after the season. It’s important now, as we will update it throughout the year, because those players who could be gone, are playing for their careers now.

Aug 12, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Case talks with Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Case talks with Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrates his game winning touchdown in overtime against the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrates his game winning touchdown in overtime against the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron (84) cannot make a catch while defended by Dallas Cowboys free safety Byron Jones (31) in the game at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron (84) cannot make a catch while defended by Dallas Cowboys free safety Byron Jones (31) in the game at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Mario Williams (94) during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Miami Dolphins defensive end Mario Williams (94) during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs past Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs past Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Over the course of the next three months the Dolphins will evaluate their players ahead of the 2017 off-season. Miami will wrap the first quarter of their season on Thursday night and hopefully positive changes start to show on the field after Adam Gase made it clear that he will get players on the field that will play and not simply go through the motions.