Dolphins Newcomer is Only Person Who Can Accelerate Rebuild
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is the only person who can accelerate the franchise's ongoing rebuild.
The Miami Dolphins could secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Head coach Mike McDaniel was dismissed on January 8. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being paid $100 million to join another team after being released on March 9. Defenders Jaylen Waddle and Minkah Fitzpatrick were traded to the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively. Running backs Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb were released to save money. Numerous other players were lost between March and July.
Jeff Hafley, Kadyn Proctor, and Chris Johnson have been brought in to kickstart the rebuild, but only one player has the capability to accelerate it: Will Smith. Standing 6'1", weighing 225 pounds, and 27 years old, Smith signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract. His NFL career has been inconsistent; with the Tennessee Titans, he started only three games as a rookie, finishing with zero touchdown passes and three interceptions.
He was then drafted by the Green Bay Packers, where he played as a backup to Jordan Love. However, he impressed in limited appearances with the Packers before moving to Miami.
Although Smith did not receive top-tier quarterback money, he secured a substantial guarantee of $45 million, surpassing what Sam Darnold received from the Seattle Seahawks and Baker Mayfield received from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If the Dolphins believe in Smith, he can transform their current roster into a championship contender and potentially end their rebuild. Conversely, if he fails, he'll be seen as just another unsuccessful attempt to rebuild the team.
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