Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins’ rookies shine while offensive line issues raise concern after a tough matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Caleb Douglas impresses with standout reliability and above-expectation plays, while Chris Bell flashes potential despite missing out on touchdown opportunities due to breakdowns elsewhere. Can these new talents anchor Miami's future, or will inconsistency slow their rise?
Kyle Crabbs breaks down the granular film grades, highlighting Kadyn Proctor’s steady performance amid rookie mistakes and Malik Willis’s high-variance day at quarterback. Dolphins fans get an inside look at Austin Jackson’s fourth-quarter struggles against Maxx Crosby, the troubling pass protection from De’Von Achane, and the ongoing battle for snaps among receivers and tight ends. With ongoing questions and heated competition, is Miami forging a new offensive identity or facing more questions than answers?
00:00 Finishing player grading analysis
05:40 Missed touchdown opportunities for Bell
08:02 Analyzing Kadyn Proctor's blocking techniques
12:59 Locked On Network restrictions discussion
14:17 Player misalignment and Coleman's absence
19:48 Quarterback pressure and defense challenges
23:53 Evaluating player performances
25:05 Quarterback performance analysis
29:25 De'Von and Brewer's key play
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Miami Dolphins fans face a tough reality check as the youngest team in football falls 27-13 to the Las Vegas Raiders. Can growing pains fuel long-term success, or is another challenging season on the horizon? Kyle Crabbs breaks down the game’s most pressing issues, from Kirk Cousins exploiting soft middle coverage to struggles at the line of scrimmage and underwhelming special teams play that handed Vegas prime field position.
Despite disappointment, promising signs emerge: Jacob Rodriguez tallies 14 tackles, Caleb Douglas matches a franchise debut receiving record, and rookies like Chris Johnson and Michael Taaffe show flashes of potential. Are these silver linings enough to keep Dolphins fans invested? With Jeff Hafley’s discipline-focused leadership and crucial matchups ahead—especially against the San Francisco 49ers—the focus shifts to player development and evaluating Miami’s new core as the franchise looks to build for the future.
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00:00 Reacting to a tough game
05:56 Defensive struggles and edge issues
09:00 FanDuel Rewards and Game Analysis
10:43 Malik Willis play style discussion
15:38 Discussing special teams performance
17:20 Rookie performance and defensive highlights
23:05 Consequences for Taunting and Mistakes
24:25 Discussion on taunting penalty and consequences
29:24 Beginning the season's journey
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The Miami Dolphins opened the Jeff Hafley era with a frustrating 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and the final score only tells part of the story.
Host Jim "Gries" Grieshaber, Kyle Crabbs of Locked On Dolphins and former Miami Dolphin Jeff "Z" Zgonina break down a Week 1 game filled with missed opportunities, costly penalties and protection problems. Miami's defense intercepted Kirk Cousins twice, while the return game repeatedly created favorable field position — including a spectacular 79-yard Jaylen Wright kickoff return — but the Dolphins continually failed to turn those opportunities into points.
Malik Willis finished 15-of-27 for 222 yards with one interception, added 39 rushing yards and Miami's only touchdown, but was sacked five times for 35 yards. De'Von Achane was held to 36 rushing yards on 11 carries, while Caleb Douglas emerged as one of Miami's brightest offensive performers with 5 catches for 94 yards.
Defensively, Miami's youth was tested. Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez led the Dolphins with 14 tackles, Chris Johnson recorded 11 tackles, a TFL and two passes defended, and young safeties Michael Taaffe and Dante Trader Jr. each intercepted Cousins.
The Squad breaks down the game's turning point, Miami's inability to capitalize in Raiders territory, the offensive-line problems, the lack of a running game, the Raiders' success with Ashton Jeanty, and what Hafley's young Dolphins must correct before remaining out West to face the San Francisco 49ers next week.
Raiders 27. Dolphins 13. Miami is 0-1 — and now the response matters.
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Miami Dolphins’ 2026 playoff hopes take a major hit as Kyle Crabbs predicts a challenging 5-12 season. Can Jeff Hafley's squad defy the odds with captains like Patrick Paul, Aaron Brewer, and Malik Willis leading the charge? Matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers loom large, while the offensive line and lack of depth raise concerns about overcoming powerhouse offenses led by Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Jared Goff.
Crabbs breaks down the season into “no way,” “probably not,” “hey, it could happen,” and “we’re winning” buckets, shedding light on winnable clashes with the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders. New England Patriots’ Drake Maye, and unpredictable injury impacts spark debate about Miami’s path forward. Will the Dolphins steal a late upset—or is 2026 just the beginning of a rebuild?
00:00 Categorizing Dolphins' 2023 games
04:49 Dolphins' potential tough matchups
07:13 Early Season Game Optimism
12:18 Predicting Dolphins' Tough Matchups
15:23 Adjusting Offensive Strategy
19:30 Buying NFL tickets with GameTime
21:47 Discussing Dolphins vs. Jets game predictions
25:25 Discussing win predictions and viewer comments
27:24 Dolphins' injury impact on season
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The wait is over.
The Jeff Hafley era officially begins Sunday as the Miami Dolphins head to Las Vegas for Week 1 against the Raiders — and this will be the first real look at one of the most dramatically rebuilt teams in the NFL.
Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber is joined by Kyle Crabbs and former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jeff Zgonina for the official Dolphins Squad Show Week 1 pregame breakdown.
Miami enters the season with a new head coach, a new starting quarterback in Malik Willis, roughly 35 players who were not active for the Dolphins in Week 1 last season, and young players being asked to take major roles immediately.
Willis begins his first season as Miami’s QB1 after being voted a team captain alongside De’Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, Patrick Paul, Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks. The crew breaks down what Miami needs from Willis, how Bobby Slowik can build the offense around Achane, and whether young receivers Malik Washington, Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas are ready to make an immediate impact.
Up front, one matchup looms over everything: Patrick Paul and Miami’s offensive line against Maxx Crosby. Can the Dolphins protect Willis, establish the run and prevent Crosby from taking over the game?
Defensively, the matchup changed significantly when Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was ruled out following a knee procedure. That leaves Miami’s young defense facing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Ashton Jeanty, and a Raiders receiving corps without its biggest weapon.
Kyle and Z also break down rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, who will wear the defensive green dot and relay Jeff Hafley’s calls in his first NFL start, plus the potential pass-rush opportunities for Chop Robinson and Zach Sieler.
Finally, the guys make their official Week 1 predictions and hit the biggest stories from around the NFL after Seattle defeated New England and San Francisco dominated the Rams.
The rebuild is over.
The preseason is over.
Now Jeff Hafley, Malik Willis and the new-look Miami Dolphins finally get judged on the scoreboard.
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