Running back
Last year the running game was a complete train wreck and that has to change in 2020. It doesn’t matter if it is the draft or free agency or both that provide those changes but it has to get done. Miami’s leading rusher in 2019 was Ryan Fitzpatrick so that really tells you all you need to know. Of course, the less than impressive running by Kalen Ballage isn’t far off either.
Miami combined to rush for 1,156 yards on 349 carries on the season. Of those yards, 243 came on the legs of Fitzpatrick while 135 were on the legs of Ballage. Rookie Patrick Laird got more carries late in the season and added 168 yards to the team’s total. Only Mark Walton who was released after off-field issues, eclipsed 200 yards, 201 to be exact.
Offensive line
No other position on the Dolphins roster needs to be 100 percent better than the offensive line. The line struggled to pass block, run block, and frankly line up correctly and not commit pre-snap penalties although to be fair, they were better than 2018.
Miami likely needs to add two tackles, a guard, and possibly center to their roster as starters and that doesn’t include depth players that they need.
Miami won’t get all of the line issues fixed this year but if they can add a top lineman in free agency and then draft a top Oline guy and add from there, it will be a good start.