Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins fans face a high-stakes NFL Draft conundrum: which elite prospects are simply too valuable to trade away at pick 11? Host Kyle Crabbs spotlights Sonny Styles, Rueben Bain, and Caleb Downs as can't-miss talents, examining why their positional value, versatility, and fit could transform Miami's defense. With top-10 grades and critical roster needs, could passing on one of these game changers haunt the Dolphins for years?

Crabbs breaks down Miami’s roster situation, the surging importance of linebacker, edge rusher, and safety, and how players like Vega Ioane, and Francis Mauigoa stack up. From salary cap maneuvers with De'Von Achane to the strategic calculus of when to trade down, listeners get a passionate look at potential draft strategies, the evolving value of top prospects, and what it would take for the Dolphins to consider moving off their pick. The countdown to draft night is on—are Miami’s future stars already on the board?

00:00 "Inexact Science of NFL Draft"

05:48 "Blue-Chip Draft Evaluations"

07:33 "Devon Achane Trade/Extension Debate"

11:30 Versatile Off-Ball Linebacker Role

14:17 "Rueben Bain, Caleb Downs Analysis"

19:47 "Draft Picks and Trade Value"

22:31 "Draft Grades and Tier Gaps"

24:58 "Dolphins' O-Line Draft Strategy"

28:16 Miami Dolphins Draft Preview

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Miami Dolphins prepare for a franchise-defining NFL Draft haul with 11 picks and critical needs at wide receiver, tight end, and safety. Will Miami’s aggressive draft strategy and “competition in every room” mantra under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan pay off?

Kyle Crabbs analyzes top prospects like Carnell Tate, Kenyon Sadiq, and Caleb Downs, spotlighting the deep talent pool in positions where the Dolphins need fresh playmakers. The conversation tackles the rapid drop-off among offensive linemen, the urgency to land starting-caliber talent early, and intriguing fits for Miami’s evolving roster. Plus, hear insights on new competition signings Bradley Pinion and Tabor Pepper, plus which position battles still need to heat up. Will a surplus of picks finally move the Dolphins from rebuilding to real AFC contenders?

00:00 "Dolphins' Draft Strategy Insights"

04:19 Draft Prospects: WRs and TEs

07:13 "Sam Roush: Ideal Dolphins Target"

13:46 "Versatile Draft Prospects Analysis"

14:57 Offensive Line Depth Concerns

18:43 "Draft Strategy and DT Prospects"

23:52 "Roster Color Coding Breakdown"

24:55 "Team Building and Draft Needs"

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The Miami Dolphins just made a move that may have changed the future of the franchise.

So what exactly are they building right now?

The Dolphins have made it clear — this offseason isn’t about shining it up and making it pretty. It’s about ripping it apart and building it again- almost from scratch.

It’s a complete shift in how this franchise is being built. No more shiny object syndrome. It’s nuts and bolts time for Miami.

After trading WR1 Jaylen Waddle and loading up on draft capital, (exactly the way our Kyle Crabbs has been saying since halfway through last season) Miami now sits at a crossroads under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, Head Coach Jeff Hafley, Troy Aikman, Dan Marino, and everyone else on Dolphins’ Owner Stephen Ross’ advisory team.

On this episode of Dolphins Squad Show, host Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber is joined by Kyle Crabbs and former Dolphins DT Jeff “Z” Zgonina to break down what this new direction really means.

Our guys dive into:

• Why the Waddle trade revealed Miami’s true strategy

• What the Dolphins can do with their loaded draft capital

• Why trading star RB De’Von Achane should or should not be on the table, regardless of what the Dolphins are reportedly telling teams?

• How this new regime is reshaping the roster from the ground up, with extremely limited resources

Is this a rebuild… or the smartest reset Miami has made in years?

👇 Dolphins fans — do you trust the plan?

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***** 'LIVE' Miami Dolphins Commentary + Analysis from former Miami Dolphins Defensive Tackle Jeff “Z” Zgonina, Locked On Dolphins Host Kyle Crabbs and Dolphins POSTCAST Host Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber.

The Dolphins are building toward the 2026 season, and we will be right here 'LIVE' with your DOLPHINS SQUAD SHOW every Monday and Wednesday at noon ET all year long.

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The Miami Dolphins have reportedly told teams calling that Devon Achane is NOT available. What does that mean for the Dolphins' 2026 build, for Miami's draft capital, and more? Plus, the fallout from the Jaylen Waddle deal and a few free agent signings who could have fit in nicely with Miami but signed elsewhere.

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Miami Dolphins shake up the NFL by trading star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos for a first, third, and fourth-round pick. Is this the start of a full rebuild in Miami or the path toward a dynamic, draft-driven future?

Kyle Crabbs examines the Dolphins' aggressive roster overhaul, spotlighting the implications for Malik Willis, the wide receiver room, and the team’s draft strategy. Key points include the financial impact of massive dead cap, emerging receiver prospects like Omar Cooper, and Jon-Eric Sullivan’s promises to diversify Miami’s offense. The conversation also questions whether the Dolphins can replace Waddle’s production and navigate the challenges of a teardown season. Will Miami's new asset-loaded approach finally deliver sustainable success?

00:00 Big Draft Shift and Trades

06:20 "Dolphins' Wide Receiver Shift Analyzed"

09:22 NFL Trade Deadline Reflections

12:37 Packers' Wide Receiver Draft History

15:36 AFC East Cap Crisis

18:04 "Dolphins Fan Over Player Loyalty"

21:46 "QB Play Beyond Timing Systems"

25:06 Sully Builds Locked On Dolphins

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