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Miami Dolphins: 3 major takeaways from Week 7 vs. Falcons

By Jeremy Klump

Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32), makes an interception in the end zone late in the first half on a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens.Atlant Falcons V Miami Dolphins 27
Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32), makes an interception in the end zone late in the first half on a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens.Atlant Falcons V Miami Dolphins 27 /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 24: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins jumps into the stands after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

3. Mike Gesicki is amazing

PAY THE MAN!!! PAY HIM!!!

If there is one player on the Miami Dolphins that deserves a contract extension, it is tight end Mike Gesicki. The tight end has been incredible all season outside of an inexplicable Week 1 where he was not targeted.

Since Week 1, Gesicki has 37 catches, 427 yards, and two touchdowns. He is the most reliable weapon on the Dolphins offense, and they should target him on every 3rd down and every play in the red zone. More likely than not, if you throw the ball to #88, he is going to catch it.

Miami would be crazy to let him walk in free agency, and they would show their incompetence by needing to franchise tag him too. Gesicki should be rewarded with a new contract this week to try and boost the team morale and get some positive vibes flowing in the locker room. It would show the other players that if you are going to play well, the Dolphins will give you what you have earned.

Gesicki may not be an All-Pro or Pro Bowler at the end of the year, but he is working towards being the Dolphins MVP on offense.

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