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Miami Dolphins 2022 Preview

Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins 2022 Preview

The Miami Dolphins in 2022 have more optimism among the fan base than any other year in recent memory. A Miami Dolphins 2022 preview is not complete without looking at the new toys on offense. The Dolphins revamped their Running Backs, Wide Receiver, and Offensive Line rooms this off season. The defense has been good to very good over the last 2 seasons, and they kept all starters and the D.C. from 2021. Mike McDaniel comes over from San Francisco where he was OC with the 49ers. He brings an offensive mind to Miami that will feature the running game heavily. The Dolphins have hired offensive minded coaches in recent memory; Joe Philbin and Adam Gase. But this hire feels different. Philbin made his name with Aaron Rodgers and Gase with Peyton Manning. McDaniel made his name with Jimmy Garappolo.

Tyreek Hill Trade

In addition to McDaniel coming over from San Francisco, the Dolphins revamped their Running Backs, Wide Receivers, and Offensive Line. The biggest move for the Dolphins, and maybe the entire league, was the Tyreek Hill trade. Miami sent their 1st, 3nd, and 4th round picks in the 2022 and an additional 4th and 6th in next year's draft to Kansas City. the Fins then inked Hill to a 4-year/$72.2 million contract with $52.535 million guaranteed. Great news for the Miami Dolphins 2022 preview.

Make or Break for Tua

This is the make or break season for Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. His first 2 seasons were tremulous to say the least. Former coach Brian Flores did not want Tua as his quarterback. He is finally healthy for a full offseason, and has the weapons around him to highlight his strengths. Pair that with an offensive minded coach and a system that is QB friendly, and Tua has not more excuses.

The Price of Beer at Every NFL Stadium

The 2022 NFL Season is upon us and it's time to plan those game day trips. And when watching the NFL, beer is part of that budget. Maybe you plan to catch a game at an out of town stadium? Maybe I’m in Estero and every NFL stadium is out of town for me? That’s actually a lot more true. How much is an Uber round trip to Tampa?

If you're looking for the 2023 data on NFL beer prices, you'll find that here

So what about grabbing a beer at an out of town ballpark? Por que no los dos? But how much is it? Every year, sports business data firm Team Marketing Report releases its NFL Fan Cost Index and what they found, the price of beer varies greatly across the stadiums. Statista has really good data on this, too.  And the price of a beer seems to be totally unrelated to how good the team is. A beer at a Jaguars game is double what they charge in Cincinnati at a Bengals game.. They could charge more. The Dolphins charge $11 which is why I show up drunk.

Maybe a lower priced option should be available? The Washington Commanders have no business charging for beer at all. They should make beer free to anyone willing to buy a ticket. And the beer should be brought to me. With peanuts. Enough with the conjecture. Let’s analyze the price of beer at each of the NFL stadiums. Keep in mind that inflation is running pretty hot and I'm writing this on August 4th. They may raise the prices even more.

Pretty simple, team name, price for a small draft beer (or smallest and cheapest beer available), fun picture.  And a bonus at the end, was the segment from Fox DC5 who were quite upset by the findings.

Lions $5

The Lions actually have a whole thing called the Power Hour with even cheaper beers.

Falcons $5

From what I'm hearing, the Falcons have very fan friendly pricing on many of their concessions.

Jets $5

Bengals $5.27

This may have gone up. Until the season starts we'll not know for sure.

Texans $6

Ravens $6.50

Browns $6.50

Cardinals $6.50

Broncos $7.50

Colts $8

Chiefs $8.50

Raiders $9

Steelers $9.29

Cowboys $9.50

Packers $9.50

Vikings $10

Titans $10.50

Panthers $10.50

Seahawks $10.50

I've heard reports of a couple of stands where you can find cheaper beers. Will update once confirmed.

Patriots $10.50

Eagles $11

Giants $11

I'm hearing that once the losses pile up, beer prices come down. Giants fans should be paying 5 bucks into the season.

Dolphins $11

Bears $11

Maybe they could use some of that money to fix the field?

Chargers $11

Bills $11

Rams $11

Jaguars $11.50

49ers $11.50

Saints $11.50

Buccaneers $11.50

Commanders $14

Wait, what?

Yes, the team from Washington has the highest priced "cheapest" beer. A team that hasn't finished above .500 in 5 years. They did make the playoffs in 2020 when they won the East with a 7-9 record. I am hearing that their cheapest beer is a tall boy. So that's something.

UPDATE: Courtesy of Fox 5 DC

Thanks guys!

Schedule Breakdown

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9/11 vs. New England Patriots
9/18 @ Baltimore Ravens
9/25 vs Buffalo Bills
9/25 @ Cincinnati Bengals (Thursday Night Football)
10/9 @ New York Jets
10/16 vs Minnesota Vikings
10/23 vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday night Football)
10/30 @ Detroit Lions
11/6 @ Chicago Bears
11/13 vs Cleveland Browns
11/20 BYE
11/27 vs. Houston Texans
12/4 @ San Francisco 49ers
12/11 @ Los Angeles Chargers
12/18 @ Buffalo Bills
12/25 vs Green Bay Packers
1/1 @ New England Patriots
1/8 vs. New York Jets

What a start for the Fins. Home games against the Patriots and Bills and road games against Baltimore and Cincinnati on a Thursday night. Tua has never lost to New England, and I think that continues. The Ravens game is the toss up here, but I can't give them a win. Buffalo has owned Miami with Josh Allen, and until they can be competitive, they don't deserve the benefit of winning a home divisional game.  A road Thursday night game is always tough, so another L. Fins start 1-3. Then they hit the stretch where they can make some headway. I've got them going 6-1 over their next 7 beating the Jets, Steelers, Lions, Bears, Browns, and Texans while losing to Minnesota. Fins are 7-4 before hitting the second difficult stretch. Miami gets wins against San Fran and New England while dropping the other 3. 9-7 with a week 17 matchup against the Jets. That's a win.

Prediction: 10-7

Key Additions

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LT Terron Armstead (New Orleans Saints); 5-year/$75 million

WR Tyreek Hill (via trade with KC); 4-year/$72.5 million

WR Cedrick Wilson (Dallas Cowboys); 3-year/$22.05 million

C Connor Williams (Dallas Cowboys); 2-year/$14.04 million

RB chase Edmonds (Arizona Cardinals); 2-year/$12.1 million

OLB Melvin Ingram (Kansas City Chiefs); 1-year/$4 million

Fantasy Outlook

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Miami has some real fantasy options for your team this year. Tyreek Hill is a WR1 that should be targeted mid to late 2nd round. Jaylen Waddle is a high end WR2 that will go in the 3rd round, maybe 4th if you're lucky. Cedrick Wilson is worth rostering, but don't use him as a starter to start the season. Chase Edmonds is the RB that you want in this offense. Miami signed him hours into free agency, and he has been the feature back in Training Camp. Because we don't know exactly how this rushing attack will look, do not use him as a starter. He has a ton of upside though. TE Mike Gesicki is a low-end starter/ high-end backup. Target him later in your draft. I would not draft the defense because the schedule is so difficult. However, picking them up after week 4 is a great idea.

Best Cast Scenario

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Plain and simple; Tua proves he's the long-term answer at quarterback and leads the team to a playoff win. This roster is too talented for anything short of a playoff appearance to be acceptable. They also need to show that they have closed the gap with the Bills in the division. The Dolphins can get to 12 wins if everything goes right. Start the season 2-2, then rattle off 7 wins in a row to get to 9-2. If they can then find a way to beat the 9ers, Patriots, and Packers at home on Christmas, plus the Jets win this team will be 12-5.

Best Case Scenario: 12-5 with a Wild Card win

The Price of Beer at Every NFL Stadium

The 2022 NFL Season is upon us and it's time to plan those game day trips. And when watching the NFL, beer is part of that budget. Maybe you plan to catch a game at an out of town stadium? Maybe I’m in Estero and every NFL stadium is out of town for me? That’s actually a lot more true. How much is an Uber round trip to Tampa?

If you're looking for the 2023 data on NFL beer prices, you'll find that here

So what about grabbing a beer at an out of town ballpark? Por que no los dos? But how much is it? Every year, sports business data firm Team Marketing Report releases its NFL Fan Cost Index and what they found, the price of beer varies greatly across the stadiums. Statista has really good data on this, too.  And the price of a beer seems to be totally unrelated to how good the team is. A beer at a Jaguars game is double what they charge in Cincinnati at a Bengals game.. They could charge more. The Dolphins charge $11 which is why I show up drunk.

Maybe a lower priced option should be available? The Washington Commanders have no business charging for beer at all. They should make beer free to anyone willing to buy a ticket. And the beer should be brought to me. With peanuts. Enough with the conjecture. Let’s analyze the price of beer at each of the NFL stadiums. Keep in mind that inflation is running pretty hot and I'm writing this on August 4th. They may raise the prices even more.

Pretty simple, team name, price for a small draft beer (or smallest and cheapest beer available), fun picture.  And a bonus at the end, was the segment from Fox DC5 who were quite upset by the findings.

Lions $5

The Lions actually have a whole thing called the Power Hour with even cheaper beers.

Falcons $5

From what I'm hearing, the Falcons have very fan friendly pricing on many of their concessions.

Jets $5

Bengals $5.27

This may have gone up. Until the season starts we'll not know for sure.

Texans $6

Ravens $6.50

Browns $6.50

Cardinals $6.50

Broncos $7.50

Colts $8

Chiefs $8.50

Raiders $9

Steelers $9.29

Cowboys $9.50

Packers $9.50

Vikings $10

Titans $10.50

Panthers $10.50

Seahawks $10.50

I've heard reports of a couple of stands where you can find cheaper beers. Will update once confirmed.

Patriots $10.50

Eagles $11

Giants $11

I'm hearing that once the losses pile up, beer prices come down. Giants fans should be paying 5 bucks into the season.

Dolphins $11

Bears $11

Maybe they could use some of that money to fix the field?

Chargers $11

Bills $11

Rams $11

Jaguars $11.50

49ers $11.50

Saints $11.50

Buccaneers $11.50

Commanders $14

Wait, what?

Yes, the team from Washington has the highest priced "cheapest" beer. A team that hasn't finished above .500 in 5 years. They did make the playoffs in 2020 when they won the East with a 7-9 record. I am hearing that their cheapest beer is a tall boy. So that's something.

UPDATE: Courtesy of Fox 5 DC

Thanks guys!

Chris has been on ESPN Soutwest Florida in one way or another dating back to 2010. As a Southwest Florida native, Chris understands what's important to the locals. He is a huge football fan; both professional and college. Although he has a special place for the Miami Dolphins and the entire SEC. He is also very into golf, both playing it locally and covering it on a global scale. Sports are supposed to be fun, and Chris likes to reflect that in the way he covers it. Chris writes about sports news and opinions.