A starting point for Dolphins roster

Identifying where team stands at each position

The Miami Dolphins were a major disappointment in 2017 and this offseason will likely be spent trying to make sure 2018 doesn’t produce another dismal season.

That’s why the Dolphins’ trifecta of power — vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum, general manager Chris Grier and head coach Adam Gase — will spend the next eight months remaking a roster that skidded to a 6-10 record behind an inconsistent running game, leaky offensive and defensive lines, and a number of defenders who struggled in pass coverage.

Here’s a look at the starting point for Miami’s depth chart heading into free agency and the NFL draft:

Quarterbacks (2) — Ryan Tannehill (starter) and Brandon Doughty (Jay Cutler, Matt Moore and David Fales are free agents)

Tannehill has a 37-40 record in his five seasons as Miami’s starter. He turns 30 in July and is coming off a serious knee injury that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season. Finding a quality backup is critical for the Dolphins, especially if Moore, who is 33, isn’t re-signed. It would be ideal for Gase to find a young quarterback he’d like to develop for the future.

Tailbacks (4) — Kenyan Drake (starter), Senorise Perry, De’Veon Smith and Brandon Radcliff (Free agent: Damien Williams)

After becoming Miami’s featured tailback in Week 13, Drake led the NFL in rushing yards, churning out 444 in the final five games of the regular season. He’s a young, promising talent who could develop into a star. But Drake hasn’t proven he can