Dolphins RB makes confident ‘top back' declaration before training camp
The Miami Dolphins will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disappointing 2024 season in which Tua Tagovailoa was injured and the Dolphins missed the playoffs. One Dolphins player is ready to step up and make an impact during the 2025 season.
Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright made a bold claim before the start of training camp. Wright feels he has the talent to become one of the best backs in the NFL.
'I just really feel like and I know I can be a top back in this league,' Wright said Thursday on Up & Adams. 'I feel like just my skill set, my ability and the system I'm in, it sets me up to be great. … It's a long season, staying the course, doing what I got to do every time I touch that rock, every time the ball comes to me just make a play. I'm very excited. I'm very blessed to be in this position. It's going to be a very great year this year.'
Wright shares a backfield with third-year back De'Von Achane. Now that veteran Raheem Mostert is gone, Wright is ready to shoulder more of the workload in 2025.
Wright also declared that he is ready for the Dolphins to diversify his workload.
'Pass game, I'm going to be way more involved this year,' Wright said. 'Way more involved just in everything. Run game, pass game, pass protection, everything, so it's going to be really good.'
Wright had 68 carries for 249 yards as a rookie. He was minimally involved in the passing game, only managing three receptions for eight yards.
The Dolphins will be counting on Wright to have a breakout season in 2025.
Can Jaylen Wright help will the Dolphins back into the playoffs in 2025?
If Jaylen Wright does have a breakout season, it could bring some stability to Miami's offense.
But will that be enough to get the Dolphins back into the playoffs?
The issue for the Dolphins is that they play in both a competitive division and conference. Miami would have to go through Buffalo if they want to guarantee homefield advantage in the postseason. Otherwise, they are at the mercy of other AFC teams in winning a wild card berth.
Unfortunately, it may be Miami's defense that holds the team back. The Dolphins had concerns about their secondary before trading away Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers.
If the Dolphins have trouble slowing down their opponents, they'll need to outscore them.
Dolphins fans are hopeful that both their offense and defense will take a leap forward in 2025. Otherwise, it could be more of the same in Miami.
Related: Dolphins finally comes to terms with 2025 2nd-round pick
Related: 10 greatest Miami Dolphins teams of all time
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
18 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Archie Manning says Arch 'isn't going to' leave Texas for 2026 NFL Draft
Don't be shocked if Arch Manning spends more than one season as the starter at Texas. The redshirt sophomore enters the 2025 season as the Heisman favorite and a ton of expectations as he takes over the starting quarterback job from Quinn Ewers. If Manning has an excellent season, he's seen as the possible No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. If he leaves school. In an interview with Texas Monthly for a feature on his grandson, Archie Manning said that he expected Arch to be at Texas in 2026. From Texas Monthly: "As the season approaches, many of the same people who have already awarded Arch the Heisman and the national championship are predicting that he will also be the number one NFL draft choice in 2026. Stories abound about how NFL teams could position themselves to get him, though there is no reason to believe he would leave Texas next year, with or without a championship ring. His grandfather says he hasn't discussed it with Arch, but he knows his grandson: 'Arch isn't going to do that. He'll be at Texas.' The Mannings are buying exactly none of this hype. It feels, to them, like a setup. 'People are saying he's a Heisman candidate,' said Archie, the scorn building in his voice. 'You're not a Heisman Trophy candidate when you haven't played but three games. It's crazy.' Since the 2025 season is Manning's third in Austin, he's eligible for the draft next season. And even though he's only played part-time — and only started when Ewers missed time due to an oblique injury in 2024 — the rumor mill has already run wild regarding the Cleveland Browns' alleged interest in drafting him next season. But there are myriad reasons why it makes sense for Manning to stay in school for another year. His uncles Peyton and Eli didn't leave school after their third seasons for the NFL. Peyton sent four seasons at Tennessee and was second in the Heisman voting to Charles Woodson in 1997. Eli spent four seasons at Ole Miss and was third in the Heisman voting in 2003. Both were No. 1 overall picks in the NFL Draft. Peyton and Eli also stayed in school during a time where college athletes were officially prohibited from making money off their name and image rights. Arch is already cashing in at Texas with numerous endorsement deals and can continue to make even more money in a fourth season with the Longhorns. Plus, another year of development under a coach like Steve Sarkisian can also be a significant benefit for Manning's NFL future. Sarkisian is known as one of the most innovative offensive minds in college football and has experience as an NFL offensive coordinator. While it wouldn't be a total shock if Manning left Texas after the season — especially if the Longhorns win the title and he wins the Heisman — it doesn't seem wise to pencil him in at the top of next year's draft.
Yahoo
18 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Why Bears fans should be rooting for Tyrique Stevenson to win CB2 job
The Chicago Bears have a handful of positional battles going on at training camp, including the battle for the second cornerback spot opposite Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson. With Johnson nursing a leg injury suffered while training before camp, it's been a duo of Tyrique Stevenson and Nahshon Wright running with the starters (with Terell Smith rotating in with Stevenson at times). In Johnson's absence, Wright has been great. Stevenson hasn't been bad by any means, but Wright has been noticeable, which has created a competition between the two. Earlier this summer, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen proclaimed the job is 'completely up for grabs'. As camp progresses, that becomes increasingly believable. With that said, it's fair to root for Stevenson to win the job ahead of Week 1. If you believe that a football team has the best chance to win when they start their most talented players, then you'd like to see Stevenson out there in Week 1's tilt against the Minnesota Vikings. He's the second-most talented cornerback on the roster after Johnson. Did Stevenson make a bad mistake on the Hail Mary play against the Washington Commanders? Of course, he did. Matt Eberflus didn't do a good enough job holding him accountable for it either. As we've seen in training camp so far this summer, however, Ben Johnson is a different kind of head coach. He's holding everyone accountable, and that includes Stevenson. Don't think the new head coach or defensive coordinator doesn't know what happened last year. There is a higher standard going forward. It's good to see that Stevenson has to earn the trust of the new coaching staff. It's on him to take that job and run with it. As far as getting the best talent on the field for as many snaps as possible, Stevenson fits the mold better than anybody in the cornerback room, except for Jaylon Johnson. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Why Bears fans should be rooting for Tyrique Stevenson to win CB2 job
Yahoo
18 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Ravens vs. Colts: How to watch, listen, and stream the Week 1 preseason game
The Baltimore Ravens will face the Indianapolis Colts in their first preseason game of the summer, where there will be plenty to watch. For Baltimore, quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry are among the key starters who'll sit out and rest after participating in the spirited joint practice. Thursday night offers a first look at rookie safety Malaki Starks, second-round pick Mike Green, along with a group of second-year players headlined by wide receiver Devontez Walker. For Indianapolis, it'll be the debut for star tight end and first-round pick, Tyler Warren. All eyes will be on the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Here's how you can tune into Ravens-Colts. Game Information Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts Date: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Location: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore, Maryland) Television NFL Network, WBAL Ch. 11, WJLA (Washington, D.C.), WWCW (Roanoke, Va.), WGAL (York, Harrisonburg, Pa.), WUPV (Richmond, Va.), WTVZ-TV (Norfolk, Va.), WMDT (Delmarva) (Watch FREE with Fubo) Stream Watch live out-of-market preseason games on your phone or tablet with NFL+. (Watch FREE with Fubo) Announcers Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play), Rod Woodson (analyst), Evan Washburn (sideline) Radio/Listen Local radio: WBAL 1090 AM/101.5 FM. 98Rock (97.9 FM). For affiliates in your area, click here. 2025 Preseason Schedule Preseason 1 August 7 (Thursday) Indianapolis Colts 7:00 p.m. Preseason 2 August 16 (Saturday) Dallas Cowboys 7:00 p.m. Preseason 3 TBD Washington Commanders TBD This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: How to watch, listen, and stream Ravens preseason game against Colts
