The Miami Dolphins find themselves on a rocky road to the playoffs, and while they are hopeful of making it to the postseason, there’s a pressing need to reflect on the recent missteps that have made this journey tougher. The spotlight is firmly on Chris Grier, the team’s general manager, whose tenure has seen a mix of high-risk moves that have not panned out as hoped.
Grier’s approach has included some questionable signings, perhaps none more notable than the acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr. The Dolphins were in dire need of bolstering their wide receiver depth but opted for Beckham, whose fitness was a concern. The gamble backfired, resulting in Beckham being released midway through the season. Another puzzling decision was bringing in Jordan Poyer, a seasoned player at 33, whose best days were arguably behind him. The former Buffalo Bills safety hasn’t delivered the performances that justify his presence in Miami’s secondary. Beyond individual signings, letting a player like Christian Wilkins leave in free agency without securing an adequate replacement has been telling. The efforts to fill Wilkins’ shoes with Teair Tart, Benito Jones, Isaiah Mack, and Jonathan Harris have simply not borne fruit.
Beyond personnel decisions, spending under Grier has raised eyebrows. While the Dolphins have undeniably signed some top-tier talent, the challenge has been keeping them and investing in areas that truly need reinforcement. Despite a whopping near billion-dollar splurge across six seasons, the Dolphins find themselves distanced from the Super Bowl picture. Over the last five years, they have topped league spending lists yet have little to show for it. A glaring issue has been the offensive line, or rather, the lack of focus on it. Young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has borne the brunt, suffering three concussions and enduring 111 sacks in his career thus far. It’s a testament to the roster management’s ineffectiveness and underscores the call for fresh leadership in the general manager’s office.
Enter an intriguing candidate for this potential reshuffle – Deion Sanders. Known as much for his charismatic flair as his strategic acumen, Sanders could bring a new dynamic to the Dolphins. “Prime Time” has been the talk of the town with whispers about him contemplating moves from his current coaching position. His denials so far shouldn’t entirely rule out the allure of stepping into a general manager role.
Sanders’ track record is compelling. He transformed Jackson State and has revitalized the Colorado Buffaloes. At Colorado, Sanders took over a squad that had finished a dire 1-11 and turned them into a top-25 college team boasting a 9-3 finish in the 2024 regular season. His experience with roster building through the transfer portal and recruiting can translate seamlessly to the NFL’s front office dynamics. This profound understanding of constructing a winning squad, combined with his previous experience as a respected player, positions Sanders as a potential game-changer for the Dolphins’ fortunes.
The situation in Miami is calling for change—a revival, perhaps, that could see the Dolphins steering confidently toward their glory days. Deion Sanders, with his proven transformative touch, might just be the spark they need.