Reasons for optimism heading into 2024 season – The Splash Zone 9/3/24

Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Football will be back for the Miami Dolphins and the rest of the NFL this week. It’s hard to believe another season is about to begin and expectations for the Dolphins remain high. Since Mike McDaniel took over as head coach, the Dolphins have had one of the most electric offenses in the league with playmakers all over the offense. But while they have been explosive, defenses have figured them out as the seasons went along. It’s up to McDaniel and staff to adapt when it gets late into the season.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Five Biggest Reasons for Optimism for Miami Dolphins Heading into 2024 Regular Season
The Miami Dolphins’ explosive offense makes the team almost an automatic contender

Mike McDaniel

Miami Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel Discusses Stephen Ross Dinner, Contract Extension
The Miami Dolphins head coach has a new three-year extension

Dolphins Offense

What Made the Difference For Miami Dolphins TE Tanner Conner and WR Erik Ezukanma
The hidden factors that likely affected the roster status of Miami Dolphins TE Tanner Conner and WR Erik Ezukanma.

Dolphins Defensive Line

New Miami Dolphins team captain Zach Sieler fights to get ‘all emotional’ – Yahoo Sports
Zach Sieler and David Long discuss what being a Miami Dolphins team captain means to them, joining a list that includes Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill.

Dolphins Linebackers

Dolphins rookie DE Chop Robinson taking tips from OT Terron Armstead – ESPN
Chop Robinson eagerly soaked up the knowledge Armstead shared and already has put it to good use.

Dolphins Injury Report

Miami Dolphins Practice Report: Encouraging Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Aaron Brewer Updates
The Miami Dolphins should have their entire starting offense available when they open the regular season Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dolphins Roster

‘They’ve earned their stripes.’ Meet your 2024 Miami Dolphins captains – Yahoo Sports
Jalen Ramsey, Calais Campbell, Zach Sieler and David Long Jr. are the four newcomers.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Mike McDaniel extension creates continuity – Miami Dolphins News 9/1/24 – The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins fans sound off on the media that covers the team! – The Phinsider
With the season quickly approaching, I asked the following question this past week:

Which Miami Dolphins beat reporters or NFL reporters, local or national, do you both respect and count on to give…

Miami Dolphins’ Jalen Phillips talks injury recovery, addition of Calais Campbell ahead of Jaguars in Week 1 – The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips continues to build toward a return from a 2023 Achilles tear. He talked about his recovery and the team’s addition of Calais Campbell this week.

Dolphins’ HC Mike McDaniel talks contract, team captains, and Jaguars – The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel spoke with the media first time since his contract extension as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Miami Dolphins starting center Aaron Brewer will practice ahead of season opener – The Phinsider
Mike McDaniel doesn’t commit to Brewer playing against Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dolphins name Tua Tagovailoa and seven others as 2024 team captains – The Phinsider
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been a team captain each season since Mike McDaniel became coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Five Things I Think I Think About the 2024 Miami Dolphins – Season Predictions – The Phinsider
“Can’t wait!” — Bart Scott, philosopher

Jacksonville Jaguar You Would Steal For The Miami Dolphins – The Phinsider
We ask Miami Dolphins fans which Jacksonville Jaguar player they would steal for our team if possible.