The Miami Dolphins' Biggest Needs Through Six Weeks—And Who Could Change Their Fate?

Miami Dolphins face a pivotal stretch as several players—including Malik Willis, Josh Uche, and JuJu Brents—battle to secure their long-term starting jobs. Can emerging talents like Trey Moore and Michael Taaffe improve enough to shift the team’s needs hierarchy, or will key positions such as edge defender, right tackle, and cornerback remain critical weak spots as the season unfolds? Kyle Crabbs takes listeners inside his film-based scoring system, exposing underperforming starters and highlighting the Dolphins’ pressing roster holes. Insights include Zach Sieler’s resurgence at B-gap defensive tackle, Chris Bell’s rollercoaster at wide receiver, and the challenges at quarterback with Willis under scrutiny. Plus, discussion of Mike McDaniel's struggles as Chargers OC and Jaylen Waddle’s surprising production in Denver put Miami’s offseason decisions in perspective. Don’t miss this fast-paced assessment of Miami Dolphins’ long-term roster outlook and remaining season storylines. 00:00 Mock draft team needs analysis 04:28 Evaluating player needs and game plan 08:25 Brooklyn Bedding sponsor message 12:17 Touchdown Miami data suite launch 16:03 Evaluating cornerbacks for future contracts 18:20 Evaluating player decision-making 23:01 Evaluating Contract Decisions and Needs 25:46 Player confidence and position analysis 28:37 Evaluating Mike's coaching performance 31:39 Signing off with positivity -------- Image Credit: Sam Navarro - IMAGN Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HomeChef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Gusto Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Gameday Men's Health Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/re... Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Apple You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimit... Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) The Miami Dolphins' Biggest Needs Through Six Weeks—And Who Could Change Their Fate?    / @lockedondolphins   WANT MORE DAILY MIAMI DOLPHINS CONTENT? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 http://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow on Twitter: @KyleCrabbs Follow the show on Twitter: @LockedOnPhins