What is each NFL team's grade now that the season is over?

How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 23: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Miami Dolphins-C-

Finishing with a 7-9 record makes it pretty obvious the Dolphins were almost the definition of mediocrity in the NFL this year. Ultimately that cost head coach Adam Gase his job, but he landed on his feet with the Jets.

The real issue with Miami this year is that they didn’t get a clear answer on whether or not they can count on Ryan Tannehill moving forward. It’s imperative for the franchise to pick a direction at quarterback and stick with it. Tannehill wasn’t really a part of Miami’s problem this year, but he wasn’t a part of the solution, either. Expect his inability to stay healthy to be his undoing this offseason.

The Dolphins defense was a disaster all over the field. Minkah Fitzpatrick showed signs of being a real difference-maker, but his unit still gave up 27.1 points per game. That number will have to come way down in 2019 if Miami has any hopes of returning to the postseason.

This team deserved a C if you only judged it by its final record, but the fact that they didn’t position themselves for a brighter future drops their grade to a C-. Things may have to get worse before they can meaningfully improve in South Florida.

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