Miami Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk

Coming off their bye week, the stage is set for the Dolphins (6-3) to make a second-half run. Are they destined to win the AFC East? Will the filming of "Hard Rocks" become a distraction? Will Miami cover a huge spread facing a rookie QB this week? Join Chris Perkins and David Furones as they go over the main Dolphins story lines. Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5)  kicks off at 1 p...

Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde take advantage of the Dolphins' bye week to score the first half of the season and give their predictions for the remaining games. Are they overrated, or making progress against the league's toughest teams? 

The Miami Dolphins (6-2) face their biggest challenge yet this season when they play the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (6-2). In this episode, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss how the Chiefs game could decide home field avantage in the AFC, the impact of Jalen Ramsey's return to the secondary, how the team will look after next week's bye week and give their predictions for th...

Halfway through the season, the big question for the Miami Dolphins (5-2) is whether they're overrated. In this episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the significance of the loss to the Eagles last Sunday, review the team injuries that may be impacting play, and give their predictions for this Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots. Bonus: Which player will emerge as most i...

Now at 5-1 after Sunday's win against the Panthers, the Dolphins head to Philadelphia for a critical road-trip matchup against the 5-1 Eagles. Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the importance of the matchup. Also, is Tyreek Hill Miami's MVP? Does Miami's offense need to carry bigger load vs. Eagles? Where does excitement surrounding Dolphins-Eagles rank in recent history? Plus, Chris and Dav...

The Dolphins seemed to be back on track after Sunday's win against the Giants. Does that put them in the top tier of the AFC with the Bills and the Chiefs? Should Miami rethink how it uses De'Von Achane following his injury? Was adding receiver Chase Claypool the right move for Miami? Who returns first: Armstead or Ramsey? Columnists Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde answer these questions and more — pl...

After the Dolphins' opening win streak came to a crushing end in Buffalo, Chris Perkins and David Furones ask how much blame Vic Fangio's defense should get. Is Miami's offensive line in trouble without Armstead? Should rookie De'Von Achane be the starting running back? Plus, grading the Dolphins so far this season and predictions for this Sunday's game at home against the Giants. Kickoff is 1 p.m...

In this episode, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde can't help but revel in the Dolphins' blowout against the Broncos, 70-20. But there's so much more to discuss: How should Mike McDaniel manage running back touches when all the guys are healthy? Will his personality and coaching style attract even more good players to Miami? Are special teams a significant weak spot? And it's prediction time: Will momen...

Could the Miami Dolphins be the best team in the AFC East? In the latest episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones look at last Sunday's prime-time win over the Patriots and ahead to the home opener against the Denver Broncos. Are injuries a major problem right now? Do the Dolphins need to bring in kickers to replace Jason Sanders? Plus, it's prediction time: Miami receivers should feast on the Bro...

Coming off the Dolphins' thrilling Week 1 victory in Los Angeles, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde analyze Miami's performance. Does it look like the offensive line has finally been fixed? Is Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill the best combination in Dolphins' history? Plus, a look ahead to this Sunday's important matchup against the Patriots. Kickoff in New England is 8:20 p.m.

Here we go, Dolphins fans! The 2023-24 season gets under way this Sunday in Los Angeles. In our first episode of the official season, Chris Perkins and David Forones give their analysis and predictions for the season and give their thoughts for the Week 1 game against the Chargers. Will Mike McDaniel be outcoached by the Chargers' Brandon Staley again? Will quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's jiu-jitsu l...

Chris Perkins, Dave Hyde and David Furones preview the Miami Dolphins' training camp on the latest edition of Dolphins Deep Dive. Can receiver Tyreek Hill can get 2,000 receiving yards this season, and what that would mean for the offense? What are the top training camp position battles to watch? And just how high should our expectations be?

The NFL draft starts Thursday. Chris Perkins and Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the Dolphins options, and whether they can screw up their second-round pick. Also, where do the Dolphins rank in the AFC after the Jets addition of QB Aaron Rodgers and what letter grade does general manager Chris Grier get so far this offseason. Plus, a look at QB Tua Tagovailoa's flirtation with retirement.

The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss whether the Dolphins will make a trade in NFL draft to move higher, or further back to fill more needs. Also, can newly signed Dolphins receiver Chosen Anderson stay focused on and off the field in Miami? And what does Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' huge contract extension mean for Dolphins' future plans?

The NFL draft is just weeks away, and the Dolphins have work to do — especially on offense. In this off-season episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones (Dave Hyde is off) take a look at key priorities for Miami, including at tight end. Disagreement continues over QB Tua Tagovailoa, who looked bulked up, upbeat and self-assured at a recent charity event. And Chris explains why his early concern for...

The NFL draft is weeks away and in this bonus episode, the Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones analyze Miami's depth chart, their best moves so far in the off season, their philosophy of "win now, pay later," and take a look ahead to their best next moves.

Dolphins fans should be excited about the off season with big things happening in the early stages. Chris Perkins and David Furones look at what's happened in the opening salvo of free agency — mostly on defense. But what needs to happen on the O-line? And where does Miami stand against the rest of the AFC East? 

In a new bonus episode: Steve Ross is writing big checks to clear up salary-cap space with Miami in 'win-now' mode. Plus, Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss if the Jalen Ramsey trade makes Miami legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and more on free agency moves.

The gears began turning fast at the end of last season and Chris Perkins and David Furones have a lot to talk about in this bonus episode of Dolphins Deep Dive. What are Miami's biggest needs and what moves could they make in free agency? Are expectations high for new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio? Are the Dolphins as committed to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they say they are? And it's never...

The Dolphins' rollercoaster 2022 season ended in dissapointment in Buffalo during Miami's first playoff game in six years. In this episode, Chris Perkins and David Furones break down what went wrong and what went right. Plus, a look at the lessons we learned in Mike McDaniel's first years as head coach and analyze what needs to be done to make the Dolphins a better team in the 2023 season. Dolphin...

The Miami Dolphins head into the AFC wild card game this Sunday against the Bills. Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde look back at the regular season to analyze what worked and what didn't — and what lessons Miami needs to take with them to Buffalo. Should Tua Tagovailoa play if he's cleared from concussion protocol? And Chris and Dave have some ideas for what Miami can do to win. The Dolphins play at 1...

Chris Perkins and David Furones debate whether the Dolphins are a playoff-caliber team. What's the outlook for Tua Tagovailoa and what should Miami do about their quarterback situation this week? Is the Dolphins offense overrated? For that matter, is Mike McDaniel overrated? Plus, Perkins and Furones make their picks for Sunday's game against the Jets in Miami Gardens.

Tua Tagovailoa's injury, Miami's chances against the Patriots, diagnosing the offense and defense, the playoffs outlook and more. The Dolphins head to New England for a Sunday 1 p.m. kickoff.

With the playoffs on the line, the Dolphins will take on the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day at Hard Rock Stadium. Chris Perkins and David Furones break down what Miami has to do to finish strong in the final three games of the season. What do Tua Tagovailoa and the offense need to do? Sunday kickoff is at 1 p.m.

What's wrong with Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense? Has the competition discovered a blueprint for beating them? Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde talk about why Miami has hit a wall. Are these the same Dolphins of years past, or can they rally to beat the Bills for this Saturday night's game in Buffalo?