Remember last season when the Dolphins were flying high? Fast forward to the present, and it’s a different story.

The Fins are looking like anything but contenders. The Miami Dolphins didn’t do much this past offseason, and it shows on the field.

The Dolphins have looked horrible despite the high expectations coming off last season’s success. Let’s break down the five biggest head-scratchers from the offseason.

The Quarterback Quandary

The Dolphins failed to have a plan in place should Tua Tagovailoa get hurt. The Dolphins looked at 2023 and figured that Tua wasn’t going to deal with concussions anymore, so they felt comfortable rolling with Skylar Thompson and signing Tim Boyle to back him up.

Yeah, about that. The Dolphins’ decision to gloss over the position returned to haunt them.

Wide Receiver Woes

The Dolphins had a poor plan at wide receiver despite the history lesson presented to them. Injuries to Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft, and Erik Ezukanma early in the season forced the Dolphins to rely on Robbie Chosen, Dee Eskridge, and Grant DuBose to step up. Signing Odell Beckham seemed like a good idea at the time, but he wasn’t ready for the start of the season.

Offensive Line Issues

The Dolphins still believe the offensive line isn’t a problem. Sure, they can run block, but pass protection is still a major issue.

They let Connor Williams walk and then signed Aaron Brewer to replace him. Liam Eichenberg and Robert Jones are still starting at guard.

Enough said. Robert Hunt and Christian Wilkins are good players, but they can’t do it all themselves.

Edge Rusher Rollercoaster

The Dolphins had no idea what they were doing with their edge rushers. They thought they had it figured out when they signed Shaq Barrett to a short-term deal to replace the production lost when they decided against paying their former player.

However, Barrett retired before training camp even started. Instead of spending a little more money, Grier once again believes he can get by shopping at Dollar General.

They brought Emmanuel Ogbah back, but that’s not going to cut it. Jaelan Phillips is good, but what happens if he gets hurt again?

Chop Robinson’s their only hope. Instead of paying Andrew Van Ginkel for a couple more years of service, the Dolphins opted to sign Shaq Barrett to a short-term deal, only to see him retire before the season even began.

Special Teams Debacle

The Dolphins still have no explanation for retaining Danny Crossman. The only explanation is that they wanted to save money by not having to hire a new special teams coordinator.

The poor performance was Danny Crossman’s tenure with the Dolphins in a highlight reel. From Jason Sanders missing kicks to blocked punts, the Dolphins special teams was a comedy of errors.

The most embarrassing moment? The muffed punt return that led to a New England Patriots touchdown.

The Cost of Cost-Effectiveness

The Dolphins’ 2024 offseason moves have been criticized for being cost-effective but lacking in strategic foresight. While saving money is important, it shouldn’t come at the expense of fielding a competitive team. The Dolphins’ lack of depth and questionable decisions have come back to bite them, leaving fans wondering if this team can turn it around.