Dissecting The Dolphins

Breaking down every player on the 2019 roster

- Alain Poupart

With the 2019 season now over, we examine the contributions of every player on the season-ending roster as well as their status with the team moving forward.

Players are listed alphabetically by position and include those who finished the season on injured reserve.

QUARTERBACKS

RYAN FITZPATRICK — Fitzpatrick was the perfect quarterback for a young team desperate for leadership at the quarterback position. His final numbers weren’t overly impressive, but they don’t tell the story of what he meant to the Dolphins in 2019. It’s certainly possible he’ll be back in 2020.

JOSH ROSEN — There’s no polite way of saying it other than to point out that Rosen was a disapointment after coming over in the trade with the Arizona Cardinals because it soon was apparent he’s still a long way from a finished product.

RUNNING BACKS

KALEN BALLAGE — After an impressive training camp, Ballage put up historically poor rushing numbers. No doubt he was hindered by shaky blocking up front, but he’s got to take some of the blame as well. He should get another shot, but needs to take a big step forward in 2020.

CHANDLER COX — One curious thing that happened in 2019 is how little the Dolphins used Cox on offense considering they spent a seventhround pick on the fullback from Auburn.

MYLES GASKIN — Gaskin had to stay patient until he got his shot and he had some flashes before he ended up on IR with a leg injury. He should get another chance next summer.

PATRICK LAIRD — One of the feel-good stories, Laird made the roster as a rookie free agent and then proved a steady, reliable back. While he’s not flashy, he’s the type of player who’ll be in the NFL for years.