When I predicted each team’s NFL win totals with over/unders, I did say that the Dolphins going 0-16 did not have a great possibility of occurring. But, the Dolphins traded their best offensive linemen and top receiver from last year to the Texans after I had predicted a 2-3 win season. And Yes, Miami did get a haul of picks back in the deal. Two 1st round picks, a 2nd round pick, an offensive lineman and cornerback from Houston are on their way to Miami. But what good does it do for Miami this year?

The Dolphins, already owners of the worst offensive line unit in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus, got worse after the loss of Tunsil. On top of losing Tunsil, the quarterback of Miami, either Fitzpatrick or Rosen, well they lose an offensive weapon in Kenny Stills. After that trade, the Dolphins didn’t stop dealing, trading linebacker, Kiko Alonso to the Saints.

What does the trade do for the Texans?

In a division that’s top team lost their franchise quarterback, the Texans went all in after getting Tunsil to sure up the protection for Deshaun Watson and added Kenny Stills into an already impressive offensive arsenal.

Deandre Hopkins, Kenny Stills, Will Fuller, and recently acquired running backs: Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson Jr. should make the Texans one of the best offenses in the NFL. With such an impressive offensive arsenal, the line has to protect Deshaun Watson, and bringing in Tunsil will do just that. I had the Texans winning over their projected total of 8 wins, but with the offensive additions they have made, I like their chances even more.

What does the trades made do for the Dolphins?

I can assure you trading their best offensive linemen and key defensive piece will not make them better this year. But for the future, the Dolphins will clear some cap space and get some draft picks in what should be a very talented draft class. I do not know if the Dolphins are planning on tanking for Tua Tagovailoa, I sure hope they would not give up on Josh Rosen that quickly. With the worst line in the NFL and losing another receiver, the Dolphins cannot expect much out of the second year quarterback from USC.

The Dolphins said they would ‘revolt’ if they traded Laremy Tunsil, and the Dolphins still sent him to Houston. Don’t get me wrong, it was a key move for the rebuild. However, sending a team leader off in a trade will not help Miami’s case for a good upcoming season.

I get it. Every team has hit the point where they have to tear it down to the studs and start over. But looking at this roster, the Dolphins could be in contention for one of the worst 53 man rosters of all time. Xavien Howard and Bobby McCain are solid young pieces in the Dolphins secondary. Mike Gesicki and Kenyan Drake are talented pieces on the offensive side of the ball. But with a rebuilding offensive line and lack of a pass rush outside of Jerome Baker, the Dolphins could be in for a very long season.

So how bad could Miami be?

A look at their schedule with predictions

Week 1: Ravens at Dolphins

I have to imagine Lamar Jackson and company will dominate a weak Dolphins team. With the addition of Eric Weddle, the secondary is scary, and will have their fair share of interceptions against Fitzpatrick. Dolphins start off the season 0-1.

Week 2: Patriots at Dolphins

I can’t imagine the Patriots have forgotten about the Miami Miracle. I sure haven’t forgotten about Gronk trying to tackle Kenyan Drake. That was hilarious. With that fresh on Brady and Belichick’s mind, and Belichick playing against former coordinator Brian Flores, it is tough to pick against the Pats. After Brian Flores’s failed revenge game, the Dolphins will be 0-2.

Week 3: Dolphins at Cowboys

Now that the Cowboys have worked out Ezekiel Elliott’s contract, the running game is sured up for Dallas. Playing in Jerry’s world will be tough for Miami as well. On top of the home game, the Cowboy’s defense is improved behind Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch, so that spells trouble for Miami. 0-3.

Week 4: Chargers at Dolphins

Sure Philip Rivers is getting older, sure the Chargers will be without Melvin Gordon, sure Derwin James is out for a good amount of the year. However, the Chargers still have Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Keenan Allen, and Hunter Henry. Talent plays in the NFL, and the Chargers have more of it. 0-4 for the Fins.

Week 5: BYE

Week 6: Redskins at Dolphins

Out of the five games listed so far, this is Flores’s best chance to get his first win as a head coach. Case Keenum is with Josh Rosen in the bottom tier of QBs according to PFF. But the Redskins running game is much better than the Dolphins, and with a weak front seven, I have to imagine a combination of Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice runs all over the Dolphins. And the secondary of Josh Norman, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Landon Collins, the Dolphins might struggle to move the ball through the air. Like I said, this is Miami’s best chance to get a win out of the first five weeks, but I still like the Redskins chances here. 0-5 for Miami.

Week 7: Dolphins at Bills

Another good chance for the Dolphins to get a win, Miami will have to neutralize the impressive second year QB Josh Allen. They added another receiver in Cole Beasley giving Allen more weapons to throw to. The defense is projected to be one of the best in the NFL this year. It is a rivalry game, and Allen is still young, but the Bills at home will be tough to beat for the rebuilding Miami team. 0-6.

Week 8: Dolphins at Steelers

Another road game, the Dolphins find themselves against a tough veteran QB in Ben Roethlisberger and some young weapons with James Conner and Juju Smith Schuster. They did lose Antonio Brown, but the Steelers will still be a tough game for the rebuilding Fins. 0-7.

Week 9: Jets at Dolphins

The new look Jets come into Hard Rock in what is Adam Gase’s revenge game. After getting fired by the Dolphins in December of 2018, Gase got hired by the Jets in January immediately after getting fired. Darnold may still be a question mark, throwing 15 interceptions in 13 games, but the addition of Le’veon Bell will significantly help the offense. On the defensive side of the ball, Jamal Adams, C.J. Mosley, Leonard Williams, and rookie Quinnen Williams should be a solid unit for what should be a contending Jets team. A stout defense and an improved offense should beat up on the rebuilding Dolphins. 0-8.

Week 10: Dolphins at Colts

Yes, they lost Andrew Luck, and Jacoby Brissett is not nearly as good as Luck. However, an improved defense behind the addition of Justin Houston, and a top 5 offensive line according to PFF should have no trouble managing a W against the Dolphins. The Colts should be competing for a wild card spot in the AFC as well, so they will not be able to afford a loss against the Dolphins. 0-9.

Week 11: Bills at Dolphins

This will be the one of their best chance outs of all sixteen for a Dolphins W. Yes, I said the Bills have a solid defense and Josh Allen will be better than what he was last year. But at home, if the Dolphins can’t win against a divisional rival who is young, but improving, Miami could be in for a long last 6 weeks of the season. Like I said, this could be one of the best chances to win all season, but the Bills could still be in the playoff hunt determining on how much Josh Allen improves. 0-10.

Week 12: Dolphins at Browns

Baker, OBJ, Jarvis Landry, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt. That offense will be tough to stop for the young Fins defense. In the battle of new coaches, I expect Freddie Kitchens to use this as a tune-up game for Kareem Hunt to get up to speed and run through Miami in Cleveland. 0-11.

Week 13: Eagles at Dolphins

The Eagles should be playing for the top of the NFC East by this time of the season, and similar to the Colts, they will not be able to afford a loss against one of the worst teams in the NFL. 0-12.

Week 14: Dolphins at Jets

The Jets and the Bills should be around a similar record, and both could be in contention for an AFC Wild Card spot. The Jets will be at home against what could be a winless team at this time, expect New York to beat up on Miami at home. 0-13.

Week 15: Dolphins at Giants

This game could very well be the battle for the worst team in the NFL in week 15. The loser could easily fall into the number one pick. The Dolphins have a very good chance for a win here as well, but similarly to the game against the Chargers, talent plays, and picking against an offense that has Saquon Barkley is tough here. The game is in New York as well, so sorry Miami. 0-14.

Week 16: Bengals at Dolphins

Look, Andy Dalton is simply not that good. But the pieces around him are. Joe Mixon, A.J. Green (if he is not traded), Tyler Boyd, Giovanni Bernard, and Tyler Eifert (if he doesn’t get hurt again). There is definitely a chance for Miami here, especially at home. And if Eifert has his yearly injury, and Green gets traded, which might happen, the Dolphins could very easily fall into a win. But barring injury and a trade, the Bengals offense is better than Miami’s. This is another one of their best chances to get a W, but the Bengals offense could be solid if healthy. 0-15.

Week 17: Dolphins at Patriots

There is a good chance that Brady and the bunch do not play this game because the Pats have already clinched a home-field advantage playoff spot. However, they could be playing for a 1 seed as well. Playing for home field advantage is very likely, so the Pats could take advantage of playing the Dolphins at home to clinch a home field spot. If the Pats have a top spot clinched, the Dolphins have a solid chance of getting a W against some of the backups for the Patriots, but if the Pats are playing for a top spot, the Dolphins will get stomped on. 0-16.

Best Chances for a Win

At home against the Redskins in Week 6.

At home against the Bills in Week 11.

On the road against the Giants in Week 15.

At home against the Bengals in Week 16.

On the road against the Patriots in Week 17 if the Pats have clinched a home-field advantage playoff spot.

I hope that the Dolphins do not judge their new QB and new coach on this upcoming season. This is due to the fact they are tearing it down to the studs, and the offense will be one of the worst in the NFL. There is a decent chance that the Dolphins could be joining the infamous 0-16 list. Hard to have Fitzmagic run wild when he will be literally running wild away from defenses with the offensive line they currently have. And for Rosen, I’m sorry, going from bad offensive line to bad offensive line, but this time you don’t have the steady hands of Larry Fitzgerald to throw to or David Johnson to check down to. I’m pulling for him, and I do not want see people putting the bust tag on Rosen when he has not had a sense of protection around him.

In 2008, the Lions became the first post-2000 team to go 0-16. Photo Credits to ESPN.com

In 2017, the Browns joined the Lions in infamy. Photo Credits to dailysnark.com

So Dolphins fans, prepare yourselves, because you guys could be the newest member to join Lions and Browns fans in the infamous list.

Featured Image Miami Dolphins helmet. Photo Credit Dolphins Wire.