Julian Edelman is not buying Miami Dolphins “hype” despite Jalen Ramsey addition

Former New England Patriots star Julian Edelman is not buying the “hype” surrounding the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2024 NFL season.

Dolphins fans have more reasons than most to be excited about the new NFL season.

Mike McDaniel made quite the impression during his first season as head coach, getting the very best out of Tua Tagovailoa after installing an offense full of gadgets and, of course, aided immensely by the presence of Tyreek Hill.

Jalen Ramsey has been added ahead of the new season, while the likes of Xavien Howard, Jevon Holland, Jaylen Waddle and others will have Dolphins fans bursting with excitement heading into the new season.

For most, Miami now has one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, and they are being backed for big success, even in a hugely talented AFC East, which features Josh Allen and Aaron Rodgers.

Edelman not buying Dolphins hype

But former New England star Edelman is not buying the “hype” surrounding the Hard Rock Stadium.

He told the The New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce: “I could see Miami taking a step back. I don’t know if it was a fluke but you know, December and November football’s different, it’s different.

“I see them taking a step back because they have so much hype around them.

“There’s like always that one team where they’re supposed to be good and something like, what is it, 40% of the teams that made the playoffs last year aren’t going to make the playoffs this year.”

The key for Miami will be keeping starting QB Tua upright and healthy on the back of his numerous concussion issues last season.

Meanwhile, competition will be rife to get out of the AFC East between the Dolphins, the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and the Patriots.