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The five best moves made by the Miami Dolphins in 2020

By Matthew Stevens

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: The Miami Dolphins mascot performs as Santa Clause during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: The Miami Dolphins mascot performs as Santa Clause during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Adam Shaheen
Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (80) scores the Dolphins first down after being found wide open in the first quarter against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, October 18, 2020. [ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post] /

The Miami Dolphins trading a late-round draft pick to the Bears for TE Adam Shaheen

Tight end has long been a perplexing position for the Dolphins.  It seems the Dolphins often have talent at the position but, whether it’s scheme or quarterback play, the offense never seems to get enough production out of the position.  Last season, Mike Gesicki finally seemed to take a step forward in the offense, however, he’s considered quite limited as an in-line blocker.  With that in mind, and on the eve of training camp, the Dolphins traded a ‘late-round pick’ (will either be a 6th or 7th round pick) to the Chicago Bears for TE Adam Shaheen.

Why was it a good move?

While they expected him to help in the run blocking game, he has proven to be quite an asset in the red zone as well.  Shaheen only has 10 catches for 125 yards but he’s parlayed those limited touches into three touchdowns through 14 games.  With Gesicki missing the last two games with a severe shoulder injury, Shaheen has stepped up in his absence and helped the Dolphins rush for 250 yards last week versus the rival New England Patriots.

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