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NFL Free Agency: Breaking Down Each Team’s Biggest Offseason Need

By Peter Panacy

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the first half against San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the first half against San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins

Projected Cap Space: $41,050,292

Biggest Need: Offensive Guard

The Miami Dolphins defense was a primary area of concern last year, but one should expect them to address that issue via the NFL Draft. Especially adding some more pass-rushers to complement Ndamukong Suh and Co.

But even more glaring a weakness is the interior of Miami’s offensive line.

Neither guards Kraig Urbik nor Jermon Bushrod should be considered key fixtures in starting roles, and it wouldn’t hurt to bring in some help here in what looks like a decent free-agent class at the position.

Kevin Zeitler, formerly of the Bengals, is likely to be one of the more sought-after guards on the market this offseason.

And Miami should have no trouble ponying up the money to bring him in.