With the Washington Commanders visiting for a joint practice and preseason game last week, I posed a question to our readers: If you could take any player from the Washington Commanders roster to add to the Miami Dolphins, who would it be and why? Additionally, who would you cut from the Dolphins roster, assuming they are expected to make the regular season team?
Despite a mix-up in the team names, our sophisticated audience understood the intent. Here’s a recap of your insightful responses.
Alley Gator expressed a desire for a promising rookie quarterback as backup. He suggested Jayden Daniels, highlighting his affordability on a rookie contract and the need for solid protection behind a struggling offensive line.
Saskatchefin aimed for defensive improvements, selecting Daron Payne to fill a void left at defensive tackle by Wilkins and Jeremy Chinn to enhance the safety positions.
sdphinsfan has his eyes on a potential star tight end, proposing Ben Sinnott, who excels in blocking and possesses great receiving skills.
The Earl recommended acquiring Terry McLaurin, referring to him as perhaps the most underrated wide receiver in the league. With a proven track record of consecutive 1000-yard seasons, he believes McLaurin could elevate the Dolphins’ offense dramatically.
Yarganaught noted they would take Fuller, though it appears Miami has already secured him.
JKBMia suggested a series of players including the rookie QB, a center, a tackle, and a defensive lineman, mentioning the need for strong options to fill gaps on the line, possibly cutting Driscoll, Pili, or Gallimore in the process.
dedstrk316 humorously proposed the strategy of stealing a player like Jayden Daniels only to trade him for additional picks, despite Miami just signing Tua Tagovailoa.
Dolfanjoe showed enthusiasm for acquiring Sinnott, pointing out his promising skills as a tight end.
21Dave called for a strong defensive tackle in Daron Payne, emphasizing the need for improvement in that area.
phinette echoed the desire for an upgrade at center, specifically mentioning Tyler Biadasz and noting the interesting scenario of Luke McCarthy taking first-team snaps.
TheRoo1 jested about renaming the Commanders, suggesting the “Washington Con Men” or a name that accurately represents the city’s essence.
72Phins4ever proposed trading a backup quarterback for a center, imagining that such a move could earn General Manager Chris Grier accolades.
SuperG! resonated with a general sentiment among Dolphins fans regarding the need for talent improvements, particularly along the offensive line.
daytonadolfan humorously asked if they could acquire the Commanders’ water boy, perhaps signifying a feeling of frustration.
Overall, there were compelling suggestions focused on enhancing the Dolphins, especially on the offensive line. The team’s season potential heavily hinges on fortifying this critical area, and many are hopeful for necessary trades before the season kicks off. Thank you to everyone who contributed their thoughts to this discussion.