Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins passes the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins have been knocking on the door of AFC East dominance for the past few seasons. Despite finishing last season with an 8-9 record, the Dolphins attribute the outcome to injuries and missed