The Miami Dolphins should use this off-season blueprint

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 28: Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field during player introductions before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

Current

Xavien Howard – Elite.

Byron Jones – The other half of a scary cornerback duo.

Nik Needham – Returns to Miami as a RFA. Always shows up.

Noah Igbinoghene – Hopefully Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain, jumpstart his development.

Justin Coleman – Really came on in the second half of last season. Veteran slot-corner.

Javaris Davis – has been with the Dolphins, and has contributed as a corner and safety.

Elijah Campbell – Solid special-teamer. Miami tendered him as a RFA.

D’Angelo Ross – Former Patriot, will look to make an impact this off-season.

Additions

Jason Verrett (49ers) – 1 YR, $3 million (fully guaranteed). Verrett has had a truly disappointing career thus far, as he’s struggled with injuries. He’s really talented though, and worth the money as a “just-in-case” scenario if one of the two stars get hurt.

Safeties

Current

Javon Holland – One of the highest (PFF) graded safeties in the NFL last season…as a rookie.

Brandon Jones – Really impressed with 5.5 sacks last season. Needs to improve his coverage skills.

Trill Williams – Didn’t see much action last year, but there’s a lot to like.

Quincy Wilson – futures-contract signing.

Addition

Jaquiski Tartt (49ers) – 1 YR, $2.5 million (fully guaranteed). One last Forty-Niner for Miami. Tartt should be a cheaper, but butter player than Eric Rowe. Should be able to fill in at either spots, if needed.

Special Teams

Current

K Jason Sanders – will need to rebound from a disappointing season.

LS Blake Ferguson – Solid player.

Currently don’t have a Punter. The Dolphins should look to the draft, where there’s a few very promising options.

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