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Miami Dolphins: 5 offseason needs

By Parker Hurley

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Tight End

Looking at the Dolphins current roster, only MarQueis Gray is signed on for the 2017 season at the tight end position. Gray is a former college quarterback and in seven starts, and 16 games played, he had 14 catches.

He is not a quality blocker yet, and is working on refining his game. Still, he is more relied on than Jordan Cameron, who just could not stay healthy and will likely not be offered a contract to stay in Miami. Dion Sims and Thomas Duarte are better bets to be re-signed, but still, do Gray, Sims and Duarte strike fear into any teams hearts as a tight end trio?

This appears to be a deep and highly-talented class of tight ends in the draft. It may be early, but a guy like O.J. Howard in the first round would pretty much solidify the offense in the first round. They could also rely on the depth of the class, and given that tight end is not a major need for most teams, they could find some value in round three.

They really should look to the draft to fill this hole, but Anthony Fasano is a familiar name who could be a great blocking addition. Jack Doyle and Vernon Davis are other intriguing names if the Dolphins feel like spending a bit on the position.

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