The Miami Dolphins head into the 2026 season with expectations, pressure, and plenty of uncertainty surrounding the franchise. On this episode of The Gang Tackle, we take a big-picture look at where Miami stands right now and what a successful season would actually look like in a loaded AFC landscape.

Is this a team that should be satisfied with just getting back to the playoffs, or is it time to demand more? We break down the biggest strengths and concerns on the roster, the level of urgency around the current core, and whether the Dolphins are truly built to compete with the conference’s elite.

We also step outside of Miami for a head-to-head comparison with the Atlanta Falcons, evaluating which franchise is in a better position moving forward and which one you’d rather take control of if you were starting from scratch.

To close things out, we give our full 2026 outlook for the Dolphins, including record predictions and whether this is finally the year they take the next step — or fall short of expectations once again.

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