Dolphins’ Baffling Trade Deadline Strategy: Are They Buying or Selling?

The Miami Dolphins are 2-6, but apparently, they think their season isn’t over just yet. This would lead one to believe they would stand firm with their roster and let the season play out, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

According to super-agent Drew Rosenhaus, the Dolphins are making calls ahead of the trade deadline, not to send their own players away, but to actually bring players in.

Rosenhaus stated that Chris Grier and the Dolphins have been very active in making phone calls, trying to get better, but so far, they haven’t been able to make a trade.

This raises questions about what the Dolphins are thinking. Are they trying to salvage their season or make a desperate attempt to save Grier’s job?

If the Dolphins are indeed buyers at the deadline, fans should be upset, especially if Grier starts spending future draft capital that normal organizations in Miami’s financial situation would need to build their roster.

Grier’s Desperate Move?

It’s possible that Grier is trying to shore up defensive issues, but at what cost? The Dolphins would need to run the table and win nine games in a row to have a shot at the postseason.

With the Packers, 49ers, Texans, and two games against the Jets still on the table, it’s a long shot to sweep nine games.

This week, they head to the West Coast to take on the Rams, but it’s hard to see them turning their season around.

Fire Sale or Buying Spree?

If the Dolphins start spending future draft capital, it would be a mistake. Grier’s draft picks have done nothing more than ride the bench or the inactive list, so does it really matter how many selections he has?

Perhaps failing after making these mistakes would be the catalyst for Stephen Ross to make a move that is long overdue.

The Dolphins’ trade deadline strategy is baffling, and fans should be concerned about the direction of the team.

Grier’s desperate attempt to save his job could lead to disastrous consequences for the team’s future.

Only time will tell what the Dolphins will do at the trade deadline, but one thing is certain – something needs to change in Miami.