Running Back
Everything relevant about the wide receiver needs can also be applied to the running back position. Myles Gaskin has been a treat to watch come into his own as a back for Miami this season — especially after he was unexpectedly thrust into the feature role early in the season. But what is the ceiling with Gaskin? He’s not overly big, he’s not overly explosive. He’s tough, he’s reliable (except for a brutal fumble in Week 7 against the Rams) and he’s tough and willing as a pass catcher and as a pass blocker. Miami has embraced him as their featured back because the entire playbook seems to be available to them when he’s on the field.
But Miami certainly needs to ask themselves some hard questions here, because the running game has regressed in recent weeks and the team now averages just 3.6 yards per carry on the season.
Not all of that falls at the feet of Gaskin. The line needs to be better, too. But the Dolphins certainly need a more dynamic option here and they don’t seem too intent on raising up the snaps of RB Matt Breida — so consider this position a big need as well. (The Dolphins seem to agree, given their pursuit of Le’Veon Bell in October.)