NFL Exec: Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane 'Legit Speed Merchant' | MAILBAG

Dolphins forge onward with 'track team' offense, Baker Mayfield's receiving corps draws praise, and drawing conclusions about new-look Patriots.

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The NFL preseason is in full swing, rookies are surging up depth charts, position battles are building towards a crescendo, and each morning the sun rises is another day closer to the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicking things off for real next month at Arrowhead.

While we wait, let’s dive right into this week’s Mailbag!

Is De’Von Achane still looking explosive? (@Controversycow on Threads)

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane’s rookie season sent aftershocks rippling across the NFL.

When I asked for his thumbnail on the emerging Dolphins star, one rival AFC executive struggled to contain his excitement over the 22-year-old’s potential, or envy that he isn’t headlining his team’s backfield.