Dolphins vs. Jets is an audition for free agent QBs

The Result

To review, the Dolphins have the edge in general manager, head coach, skill position players, and offensive line, while the Jets were ahead in ownership and defense. That’s 4-2 Dolphins, but let’s make it even more simple. A potential free agent or trade target quarterback like Tom Brady, Derek Carr, or Jimmy Garoppolo will mostly look at his side of the ball, the offense.

The Dolphins have a young, offensive-minded coach that is great at putting quarterbacks in the best position to thrive. Tagovailoa was nearly in the “bust” category after his first two seasons. Now, he leads the league in passer rating and there were some arguments about whether or not he should make the Pro Bowl. The Shanahan-style offense McDaniel brought over from San Francisco makes average quarterbacks look great because he’s able to scheme people open. After dealing with chaos during his tenure in Oakland/Las Vegas, that probably sounds good to Carr. For an aging Brady, going from the constipated offense in Tampa to McDaniel’s surely appeals to him.

The Dolphins’ wide receiver duo is the best in the league. No teams have the firepower Miami does when it comes to the skill position. The lack of production and utilization from tight end Mike Gesicki is the lone blemish on this offense, but maybe McDaniel likes a more George Kittle-style tight end that can block at an elite level while also being a threat in the passing game.

Lastly, the offensive line has the potential to be great with one or two moves more moves, whether that’s via the draft, free agency, or trades.

Miami is a more desirable situation because of the offense, plain and simple, and the result on Sunday shouldn’t change that.