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The success or failure of the 2025 Miami Dolphins likely comes down to several factors. But, the play of the offensive line is a huge one. Simply put, this unit has to be dramatically better if the Dolphins are to contend for a playoff spot. Is it? Here is the projected starting offensive line.

LT Patrick Paul 6-7, 332
LG Jonah Savaiinaea 6-4 324
C Aaron Brewer 6-1, 295
RG James Daniels 6-4, 327
RT Austin Jackson 6-5, 315

Paul has big shoes to fill as Terron Armstead was close to an elite left tackle when healthy. Paul is known for his pass blocking and if he's better than average there, that's exactly what he was drafted for. The rest of the line is more skilled in run blocking. Daniels and Savaiinaea should improve the guard position. Maybe dramatically. Brewer was a great addition by Grier at center. The Dolphins running game was significantly better when Jackson was healthy, but he has missed a lot of time.

Now for the depth. Four or five of the following should make the 53, with probably 3-4 on the practice squad.

OG/OT Larry Borom 6-5, 333
OT Jackson Carman 6-5, 322
OL Braeden Daniels 6-4, 297
OL Liam Eichenberg 6-6, 302
OT Ryan Hayes 6-6, 302
OT Ted Kushi 6-7, 305
OT Bayron Matos 6-7, 334
C Andrew Meyer 6-3, 295
OL Josh Priebe 6-5, 306
OT Kion Smith 6-5, 300
OL Addison West 6-3, 305

Liam Eichenberg and Larry Borom have both been starters in this league. While both have struggled in that role, they are young with potentially more upside. Eichenberg, while clearly not a fan favorite, gives Miami positional versatility as he can play tackle, guard or center. Those two should be roster locks. Kion Smith, who impressed two years ago, albeit in limited action, probably has the upper hand for another spot. He can play left tackle. The Dolphins get an international roster exception with Bayron Matos again for 2025, meaning he doesn't count against the practice squad numbers. Jackson Carman is a former 2nd round pick (2021), who has played in this league. Andrew Meyer has experience at center, which could factor in.
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
The success or failure of the 2025 Miami Dolphins likely comes down to several factors. But, the play of the offensive line is a huge one. Simply put, this unit has to be dramatically better if the Dolphins are to contend for a playoff spot. Is it? Here is the projected starting offensive line.

LT Patrick Paul 6-7, 332
LG Jonah Savaiinaea 6-4 324
C Aaron Brewer 6-1, 295
RG James Daniels 6-4, 327
RT Austin Jackson 6-5, 315

Paul has big shoes to fill as Terron Armstead was close to an elite left tackle when healthy. Paul is known for his pass blocking and if he's better than average there, that's exactly what he was drafted for. The rest of the line is more skilled in run blocking. Daniels and Savaiinaea should improve the guard position. Maybe dramatically. Brewer was a great addition by Grier at center. The Dolphins running game was significantly better when Jackson was healthy, but he has missed a lot of time.

Now for the depth. Four or five of the following should make the 53, with probably 3-4 on the practice squad.

OG/OT Larry Borom 6-5, 333
OT Jackson Carman 6-5, 322
OL Braeden Daniels 6-4, 297
OL Liam Eichenberg 6-6, 302
OT Ryan Hayes 6-6, 302
OT Ted Kushi 6-7, 305
OT Bayron Matos 6-7, 334
C Andrew Meyer 6-3, 295
OL Josh Priebe 6-5, 306
OT Kion Smith 6-5, 300
OL Addison West 6-3, 305

Liam Eichenberg and Larry Borom have both been starters in this league. While both have struggled in that role, they are young with potentially more upside. Eichenberg, while clearly not a fan favorite, gives Miami positional versatility as he can play tackle, guard or center. Those two should be roster locks. Kion Smith, who impressed two years ago, albeit in limited action, probably has the upper hand for another spot. He can play left tackle. The Dolphins get an international roster exception with Bayron Matos again for 2025, meaning he doesn't count against the practice squad numbers. Jackson Carman is a former 2nd round pick (2021), who has played in this league. Andrew Meyer has experience at center, which could factor in.
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I'm so old I remember when the Center was the biggest player on an NFL team. - LOL
 
Hopefully, no OL get hurt this year!! That depth is expansion level bad!!

Eich cannot play tackle, sucks at guard, and is capable of snapping the ball, but that's about it. Borom has been equally as bad as Eich at tackle. The other names are just a random list of people nobody has ever heard of outside of Matos who gives us an extra roster spot, being that he's international.
 
Depth is worrisome, if there's an injury to a starter. Not sure why and how both Carman and Borom are on this team. Eichenberg is like Felix the Cat with Nine Lives. The guy just can't seem to dissappear, unless he's playing in a game. All three make me extremely nervous.

I agree about Savaiinaea playing RG over LG. It appears the right side is his more natural comfort zone.

Let's hope for the best.
 
cullenbigcstill said:
Hopefully, no OL get hurt this year!! That depth is expansion level bad!!

Eich cannot play tackle, sucks at guard, and is capable of snapping the ball, but that's about it. Borom has been equally as bad as Eich at tackle. The other names are just a random list of people nobody has ever heard of outside of Matos who gives us an extra roster spot, being that he's international.
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Not to defend Grier, but offensive line talent and depth is a league wide issue with the exception of Philadelphia and a few other teams.
 
dolfan91 said:
Depth is worrisome, if there's an injury to a starter. Not sure why and how both Carman and Borom are on this team. Eichenberg is like Felix the Cat with Nine Lives. The guy just can't seem to dissappear, unless he's playing in a game. All three make me extremely nervous.

I agree about Savaiinaea playing RG over LG. It appears the right side is his more natural comfort zone.

Let's hope for the best.
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I like Jackson, but if he misses significant time again I'd look to replace him. Probably with a high draft pick.

I know fans are sour on Eichenberg and generally weren't pleased with the Borom signing. But they could be okay as backups, in limited action.
 
I wonder if there's a plan to use the $10mm (or so) in cap that's freed up in a post 6/1 Ramsey trade on guard depth. There's STILL a decent amount of talent out there on the market. Risner, Hernandez, Scherff, Whitehair, etc.
 
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