​LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 14: Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) throws a pass from the pocket during the Miami Dolphins preseason game versus the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 14, 2026, in Landover, MD. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Following our Miami Dolphins’ first preseason contest against the Washington Commanders this past Friday evening, I asked the following question:What were your takeaways from last night’s preseason game between our Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders? What were the positives and negatives that you saw? What was encouraging, and what has to be addressed/hopefully fixed before the season begins?Below are some of your thoughts and answers-ShulaSunglasses had an unfamiliar feeling watching the first team play.Willis looked reasonably sharp and the O line moved people when the starters were in. The first drive represented what we will be starting in week 1 and it looked positive. I understand the Commanders didn’t have theirs 1st team Def in on that drive which bewilders me, but I was pretty please to have a cohesive front unit and a qb who can move and throw. I was happy actually which is a feeling I am unfamiliar with lately.SOD1961 points out that the horrible cap situation led to woeful depth on this team after the starters.Not a lot of depth should be expected with 60% of the cap dedicated to players no longer on the team. A reset was needed to get the cap back in order. We are on the way up, but gonna be a tough year if injuries pile up like they normally do. Thanks Grear and McPansy. Summer of ‘24, aka Summer of Unnecessary Extensions, sunk this franchise at least through this season. If Hafley wins 6 games, he should be Coach of the year.gizmoe65 wants to see the team send Ewers packing like yesterday.Ewers has to go ASAP, he’s not the answer. We need to make a trade for veteran back now.JUK was overall okay with what was put on film Friday night but is understandably concerned about the backup QB situation.The more i think about it the more I’m ok with how it went. My main reactions:Our backup QBs are bad. The most disappointing thing was Ewers looking dreadful, but I thought his ceiling was capable backup anyway. I don’t know how Malik will go, but if he gets hurt it could be a brutal timeConsidering everything our D was fine. We had 10 possessions (not including the one play at the end of the 2nd quarter) and had 3 turnovers and 5 3 and outs. To only concede 20 points (and just 3 in the second half when we had one drive with a first down) in those circumstances isn’t bad. The only real issue was the Run D in the second quarterPleased we ran the ball ok with all units except the real scrubsOverall as i said elsewhere id rather win the opening drives 7-0 and lose 20-0 the rest of the way than the other way around. Better hope Ewers can bounce back if Willis does get banged uppete s. sees this squad on