Hindsight is always 20/20 in the NFL, and a new 2025 re-draft is sparking debate about the Miami Dolphins' biggest decision. With the 13th overall pick last year, the Dolphins bolstered their defensive line by selecting Michigan's powerful interior force, Kenneth Grant, envisioning a formidable duo with veteran Zach Sieler.

However, the landscape shifted quickly. The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner, in a recent retrospective, argues Miami missed a crucial opportunity. With Tua Tagovailoa's departure to Atlanta, Baumgardner suggests the Dolphins should have used that precious first-round capital on Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, pointing to a now-glaring need under center.

The logic is compelling. Shough, who was snapped up by the New Orleans Saints in the second round, had a promising rookie campaign. Thrust into the starting role, he led the Saints to a 5-4 record, showcasing accuracy and poise. In Miami, he could have provided immediate competition and a potential succession plan for Tagovailoa, possibly accelerating a change that the Dolphins made later with Quinn Ewers.

Meanwhile, Grant's rookie season was solid but unspectacular, failing to make the transformative impact expected of a top-15 pick. This "what-if" scenario highlights the high-stakes gamble of the NFL Draft, where selecting for immediate need versus long-term value is a constant puzzle for every front office.