Jonah is showing signs of growth & Proctor special power
The Miami Dolphins are still early in the process of building their new offensive identity, but the first pieces of practice film are beginning to provide something more valuable than camp reports: evidence. It’s a small sample size and the challenge level raises against other teams and when game planned against. But the early signs are encouraging in both the camp reports and film on guards Jonah Savaiinaea and Kaydn Proctor.
Given how long Phins fans have waited to have quality offensive line, this good news is welcomed even if it’s still early.
So, here’s to hoping that both these players drive this new regime’s plan to be physical and run the ball effectively in the 2026 Season and beyond.
Jonah Looks Improved
One of the biggest comes from Jonah Savaiinaea. His technique was a concern last season, particularly a wide, bow-legged stance that affected his balance and ability to generate controlled movement. On the new practice film, his stance looks noticeably improved. His feet are closer together, his pad level is better, and he appears far more balanced before the snap.
There is still work to do. Savaiinaea showed some unnecessary “pitter-patter” with his feet before initiating contact, causing him to arrive late and lean forward rather than driving through his base. But even after losing the initial leverage, he recovered and fought through the block rather than collapsing.
That makes the improvement significant even if the finished product isn’t there yet.
Kayden Proctor, meanwhile, showed exactly why his physical upside is so intriguing.
On one running play, Proctor initially lost leverage when powerful Joran Phillips attacked inside and began turning him. Instead of being tossed aside, however, Proctor absorbed the contact, maintained his base and eventually drove the defender backward enough to reopen the running lane. You can bet with the best pay per head that it wasn’t textbook technique—it was exceptional raw power and balance overcoming a bad position.
His pass protection remains the bigger question. Another rep showed Proctor vulnerable to an inside move, something that could become costly against NFL veterans. Still, the combination of size, balance and power is difficult to teach.
The encouraging film wasn’t limited to the offensive line.
Willis Is Looking Like a Good Move
Malik Willis flashed legitimate arm talent. On one rep he maintained his vision as pressure arrived, stepped up and delivered accurately toward the perimeter. On another, he worked through his reads, moved outside structure, stopped and delivered an off-platform throw to an outside-breaking tight end. Those are traits that could force defenses to defend the entire width of the field.
Then there is Kacmarek, whose blocking ability was already part of his appeal. The surprise may be his receiving ability. He produced an impressive toe-tapping touchdown after getting open downfield, reinforcing the possibility that he can become more than simply Miami’s blocking tight end.
It’s practice film, not September football. But that’s precisely why the details matter.
Savaiinaea looks technically improved. Proctor’s rare power is translating. Willis is showing the ability to attack the whole field. And Miami’s tight ends are displaying versatility.
For an offense trying to establish a new identity, the film is beginning to match the plan.
