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The Miami Dolphins have featured one of the league’s most dynamic offenses since Mike McDaniel became the fourteenth head coach in franchise history.
Miami’s offense averaged 28 points per game last season while Tyreek Hill was a first-team All-Pro with 119 receptions and more than 1,700 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons.
The offense gravitates around Hill, but that hasn’t stopped Jaylen Waddle from becoming the first player in franchise history to kick-start his career with three straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sparked Hill and Waddle’s production with a league-high 4,624 passing yards in 2023.
Finding a capable third-receiving option was one of Miami’s top priorities this offseason, considering a third target has failed to reach 500 receiving yards in the McDaniel era.
Rarely seen in the NFL, the Dolphins are positioning themselves with a chance to be the sixth team in league history to feature three straight 1,000-yard receivers.
1980 San Diego Chargers — Kellen Winslow: 1,290 yards, John Jefferson: 1,340 yards, Charlie Joiner: 1,132 yards.
1995 Atlanta Falcons — Eric Metcalf: 1,189 yards, Terance Mathis: 1,039 yards. Bert Emanuel: 1,024 yards.
2004 Indianapolis Colts — Marvin Harrison: 1,113 yards, Reggie Wayne: 1,210 yards, Brandon Stokley: 1,077 yards.
2008 Arizona Cardinals — Larry Fitzgerald: 1,431 yards, Anquan Boldin: 1,038 yards. Steve Breaston: 1,006 yards.
2020 Dallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper: 1,114 yards, CeeDee Lamb: 1,074 yards, Michael Gallup: 1,004 yards.
Easier said than done, but it’s important to consider that Tagovailoa has led the league in passing yards, the Dolphins ranked 20th in passing yards last year, but Tagovailoa was second among quarterbacks averaging 8.3 yards per attempt (minimum 100 attempts) .
Looking at Miami’s pre-catch movement, Hill played 63% and Waddle played 56% of the offensive snaps in 2023, but did massive damage with over 14 receiving yards each.
The Dolphins have struggled to get third downs while Hill or Waddle have been out, but enter 2024 with three players capable of joining them as 1,000-yard receivers.
Hill and Waddle have been known to torment the latter before and after the catch, but remember, Odell Beckham Jr.’s 16.1 yards per reception.
ranked 8th among all tackles last season. The opportunity to play in McDaniel’s system was one of the main reasons the three-time Pro Bowl receiver signed with South Florida.