Biggest Week 1 Miami Dolphins overreactions… or not? Let’s talk Jevon Holland contract, OL

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-17, on Sunday in the season opener at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jason Sanders won it with a 52-yard field goal as time expired.

Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill connected on an 80-yard touchdown.

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Jevon Holland had the biggest play of the game with a critical forced fumble.

Let’s overreact, or not, on this Overreaction Monday.

Overreaction? Yes. I mean, look, Holland had an outstanding game and is a very good player. But the Dolphins seem unlikely to view safety as a priority position, compared to say, cornerback, edge rusher, offensive tackle and receiver. Miami can always franchise tag or transition tag Holland next offseason, if necessary. Holland is clearly a player worth signing. But keep in mind – Miami did let a defensive tackle and guard walk last offseason.

Miami’s lack of run game is a problem

Overreaction? Yes. Look, Miami had 81 yards and only 3.2 yards per carry, which is well below all goals and targets. The Dolphins’ offensive line didn’t get much traction and Raheem Mostert had only six attempts for nine yards. De’Von Achane was Miami’s greatest threat as a receiver, which is important to monitor. But it’s one game. Too early to panic.

This offensive line is not good enough

Overreaction? Maybe. I mean, look, Tua Tagovailoa was sacked three times, which is not ideal. The run game didn’t get going. There were a few penalties. We have confidence in offensive line coach Butch Barry and what he proved in his Year 1 with Miami. We think the tackles will be fine. But we’re closely monitoring the interior.

Jake Bailey is a Pro Bowl punter again

Overreaction? Maybe not. I mean, OK, Bailey had three punts inside the opponents’ 20 and two inside the opponents’ 10. It’s a great start for the former New Englander. Bailey had a pretty good camp. Since kickoffs are so anti-climactic now, perhaps we can shift our attention to the punters. Punters are people, too.

This team is not a Super Bowl contender

Overreaction? Yes. I mean, come on, it’s one game, and Miami found a way to win. Finding a way to win is usually what separates bad karma teams from good karma teams and Miami could use some good karma in 2024. This was not a front-run win. It was a come-from-behind win in which they were seconds from trailing 24-7. A win’s a win’s a win. It’s not easy to win games in the NFL, something pretty much every coach says.

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