Are the Miami Dolphins in crisis mode? After a promising start, things have gone south in a hurry for Mike McDaniel’s squad.

Sure, they’re 3-2, but something just feels…off. Too many concerns with this roster that they must address.

Let’s break it down, shall we?

The Need for Balance

The Dolphins need balance, and McDaniel must dig deep inside to commit to the run. Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle are a dangerous trio, no doubt, but “too cute” is a great way to describe this offense—and not in a good way. They need to feed De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert, especially considering their Week 5 win against the New England Patriots was due in large part to the run game.

The offensive line does well in the run game. Why?

Because they don’t have to hold those blocks long. But ask them to pass protect…woof.

That’s a recipe for disaster, especially if Tagovailoa misses any more time.

Discipline, Discipline, Discipline

Miami has almost no self-discipline. They have the eighth-most penalties in the NFL, and this is with playing one fewer game than the seven teams ahead of them! It’s like they’re allergic to discipline down there in Miami Gardens.

McDaniel doesn’t hold the players accountable. Now, I’m not saying he needs to channel his inner Mike Ditka, but the players don’t need a buddy as the head coach; they need someone they want to fight for.

Where Do They Go From Here?

What happens out of the bye week will go a long way toward figuring out the rest of the season and maybe beyond. Dolphins must make a commitment to the ground game.

Offensive line needs to step up after the bye week. Dolphins need to become more disciplined with penalties.

Stephen Ross needs to look at the makeup of the roster and where the money is being spent, and he needs to evaluate Chris Grier’s performance to see what it actually is. The players, well, they need to hold themselves accountable for what this season has been.