This article is being drafted before the NFL draft commences because to delay it any further would cause this space to become a bank page in the magazine which is about to be delivered to the printer.
Even before the NFL draft is held there are a few apparent weaknesses in the team and in the league in general.
First, many fans, and I am one of them, feel less loyalty to “their” teams because the rosters change so dramatically every year that it is difficult to connect with the players. This reduced loyalty demonstrates itself in the reduced attendance at home games and fewer viewers on our electronic devices. That is not healthy for the future of the sport.
Next, the weakness that has plagued the team for the past several years still persists, that being the offensive line. Now, with the retirement of Armstead, the weakness is even more glaring. It would take just short of a miracle for the team to build itself to where it belongs before the start of the season.
Then there’s the ever-present issue of having a fragile quarterback. It seems that we hold our breath until Tua survives each play. And, with a weak line in front of him, the challenge becomes even greater.
Finally, the team’s attitude does not appear very solid, and that was even before the departure of Calais Campbell. With his positive attitude removed from the roster and the daily question of whether Tyreek Hill is or is not a devoted member of the team, the result cannot be favorable to the development of new roster additions or to the improvement of other holdover roster players. Everything needs to be on the right track for a team to experience a successful season.
I have commented on the officials in the past and will conclude with another shot at them. It is essential that the individuals charged with officiating games be more diligent in discharging their responsibilities to eliminate criticism and the often heard “snarls” about how they are exposing their favoritisms for certain teams.
Let’s hope that the upcoming draft will provide good reason for us to improve our outlook for the upcoming season.
Photos Courtesy Of The Miami Dolphins