The Dolphins need to address their self-inflicted mistakes to succeed in 2025

They’ve had their fair share of penalties, dropped passes, and turnovers, which have hurt them in crucial moments. It’s been a recurring theme over the past few seasons, and it’s something they need to fix.
For instance, they’ve lost games due to mistakes like fumbles and blown coverages. Grier mentioned that these self-inflicted wounds are especially evident in cold-weather games.
The Dolphins have to learn to play smarter football. Other teams like Buffalo and Kansas City have shown how important it is to avoid mistakes. The Dolphins ended the last season with a high number of penalties and turnovers, which is not a good look.
McDaniel has said that good teams don’t beat the Dolphins; they beat themselves. That’s a tough pill to swallow, and it’s clear that they need to change this narrative.
As they look ahead, the Dolphins must focus on being more disciplined and taking advantage of their opponents’ mistakes. If they can do that, they might finally break their playoff drought.