Episode 407: Raiders Game Preview, Tyreek’s Troubles, and More

Miami Dolphins On SI Publisher Alain Poupart is joined by South Florida Sun-Sentinel columnist Dave Hyde to discuss the Dolphins matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, why Tyreek Hill hasn’t produced in 2024, and more. Make sure to follow Alain on Twitter at @PoupartNFL and check out all the written content at si.com/nfl/dolphins.

20 comments

  1. Raiders played us tough last year. The Dolphins aren't good enough to expect an easy win against team they play. Especially if Tyreek is indeed dealing with a torn ligament in his wrist.

  2. Please define “tough”. We got rid of The last coach because he was too abrasive. Now we have a coach who shows empathy. Who is to say what? Mike is 3 years in. And we want to comp him with Fangio who has a much wider footprint of comparison. I’m not buying it

  10. Wow, Dave Hyde..totally disagree with you on Connor Williams. A case of his PFF score was misleading with the Dolphins. His high snaps at crucial times, were drive killers. Funny how some Seahawk content creators overlooked that, when I told them he has that issue. And, what happened? Yup, over snapping. And Dave Hyde it was obvious why Connor Williams was upset at the Dolphins. He wanted a new contract/extension his first year with the Fins. Grier said "No" and then Williams got hurt. So glad that Grier didn't pay him, nor pay him the following year. He was way overrated. He is not Robert Hunt, and Hunt isn't even a generational Guard.

    Don't get why the media has an issue repeating what they said when Connor Williams was signed. He was supposed to be the starting LG for the Fins. The ONLY two Oline question marks in 2022, was Center and RT. LT, LG, and RG were solved (Armstead and C Williams via Free agency, Hunt via the draft in 2020) . Either Coach McDaniel thought he could find a cheap Center to play, OR, he had huge faith in Coach Matt Applebaum to develop a center in Camp. All these were poor planning. The Fins didn't not only didn't draft a Center, but they also didn't sign a Center via UDFA that year, like they did this year with Meyer. It's easier to find a LG & RG than it is, a Center.
    Then it was said, when the Dolphins realized they could not get/develop a Center, that is when they looked to see which Oline player has the most Center experience. Connor Williams was the winner. The rest is history.

  13. Understand all the focus on Tyreek's drop off but I find it interesting that I almost never hear any similar commentary about Waddle. After nine games this season, Waddle has less than 400 yards receiving and just a single touchdown. This indicates a much broader (macro) issue with the Dolphins offense rather just a more (micro) problem with Hill.

  18. “Soft” term is intended for the entire team. The way you handle injuries with vacations to recover during the season. Intensity of practicing. Favoritism for average players. Your star quarterback injures easily and takes a long time during the season to recover if at all. How can you deliver a superbowl contender with promotions for injuries. The Team is an entertainer. When the tough played the Dolphins lose. DID I LIE….Literal Facts tell the truth.

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