Trust the Process – Why 0-17 is OK for the Dolphins in 2026
I ask the question.
Why do we get upset as Dolphins fans when we don’t win any games?
Why be upset?
We are in a massive rebuild, folks, inheriting a flawed roster with undeserving, overpaid players, a lousy former general manager, and a wild-ass head coach who was out of his element.
So, as a long-time fan, I say it is fine if we end up winless in 2026.
Do I want to see the Miami Dolphins win at least a few games?
Of course, but what does it matter in the big picture if they go 0-17, 1-16, 2-15, or 3-14? Who cares?
This is a year to do the following:
1 – Evaluate quarterback Malik Willis, first and foremost.
The Dolphins will certainly get a very high draft choice in the 2027 draft, and the question will linger until the end of the season.
Will the Dolphins draft a quarterback early?
Let’s think about this question, even though it’s very premature.
Will Malik Willis work out to be a capable quarterback, someone to build around, a dependable QB1 who can win games?
Then aren’t the Dolphins better served trading a high draft pick for several players down the board?
Those folks who believe Miami should use their expected very high pick to draft a quarterback have flawed reasoning.
2 – Decide which rookies, second-year players, and other young players remain on the roster after 2026.
What do the Dolphins do with Austin Jackson?
Even when healthy, he’s average at his best.
And former first-round pick, edge Chop Robinson?
This is his year to prove himself, or the door will be waiting.
And Jonah Savaiinaea, is he also a project that Coach Hafley is willing to develop, or will he also be cut loose?
Jon-Eric Sullivan’s 2026 rookie class is certainly showing promise, led by linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, defensive backs Michael Taaffe and Chris Johnson, wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell, and guard Kadyn Proctor.
3 – Who plays with the most intensity, physicality, effort, and a love for the game?
General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley have maintained clear, consistent standards.
Some answers have emerged already, although very early in the season, but the remaining 14 games will answer this question definitively.
So, again, trust the process and enjoy the season, even if the results aren’t what you hoped for.
Trust the Process – Why 0-17 is OK for the Dolphins in 2026
Trust the Process – Why 0-17 is OK for the Dolphins in 2026
I ask the question.
Why do we get upset as Dolphins fans when we don’t win any games?
Why be upset?
We are in a massive rebuild, folks, inheriting a flawed roster with undeserving, overpaid players, a lousy former general manager, and a wild-ass head coach who was out of his element.
So, as a long-time fan, I say it is fine if we end up winless in 2026.
Do I want to see the Miami Dolphins win at least a few games?
Of course, but what does it matter in the big picture if they go 0-17, 1-16, 2-15, or 3-14? Who cares?
This is a year to do the following:
1 – Evaluate quarterback Malik Willis, first and foremost.
The Dolphins will certainly get a very high draft choice in the 2027 draft, and the question will linger until the end of the season.
Will the Dolphins draft a quarterback early?
Let’s think about this question, even though it’s very premature.
Will Malik Willis work out to be a capable quarterback, someone to build around, a dependable QB1 who can win games?
Then aren’t the Dolphins better served trading a high draft pick for several players down the board?
Those folks who believe Miami should use their expected very high pick to draft a quarterback have flawed reasoning.
2 – Decide which rookies, second-year players, and other young players remain on the roster after 2026.
What do the Dolphins do with Austin Jackson?
Even when healthy, he’s average at his best.
And former first-round pick, edge Chop Robinson?
This is his year to prove himself, or the door will be waiting.
And Jonah Savaiinaea, is he also a project that Coach Hafley is willing to develop, or will he also be cut loose?
Jon-Eric Sullivan’s 2026 rookie class is certainly showing promise, led by linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, defensive backs Michael Taaffe and Chris Johnson, wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell, and guard Kadyn Proctor.
3 – Who plays with the most intensity, physicality, effort, and a love for the game?
General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley have maintained clear, consistent standards.
Some answers have emerged already, although very early in the season, but the remaining 14 games will answer this question definitively.
So, again, trust the process and enjoy the season, even if the results aren’t what you hoped for.
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