The Facts: The Dolphins didn't draft or sign a running back this offseason who will take over the starting role in the backfield. The lack of a big-time move at the position puts Gaskin in line for the starting gig. Gaskins isn't worried about the pecking order in the offseason. "Above my pay grade," Gaskin said via. "To be honest with you, obviously whatever they do upstairs is what they do upstairs. Whoever we bring in, I know it's going to be the best for the team.

Diehards Line:After Miami added short-yardage back Malcolm Brown and reserve Jordan Scarlett and drafted Gerrid Doaks in the seventh-round, Gaskin should enter training camp as the starter in a backfield that also includes Salvon Ahmed and Patrick Laird. Still, he's taking nothing for granted. "I don't think drafting a back or bringing in a back is going to change anything for me," Gaskin explained. "I'm trying to compete with myself, compete with others obviously, but definitely compete with myself, make sure I'm the best running back I can be come the end of July whenever camp starts, and then leading up into the season." The Dolphins could have drafted a running back with the No. 18 overall pick. The three top backs were all on the board for Miami's second first-rounder last month but instead upgraded the defense with Jaelan Phillips. Opting not to grab a back until Doaks late in the process underscores the club's confidence in Gaskins and the rest of the group. But working in Gaskins' favor heading into 2021 is his ability in the passing game, where he put up a 41/388/2 line last season. His ability to stay on the field all three downs should give him a leg up in winning and hanging onto the starting gig in a new offense under co-coordinators Eric Studesville and George Godsey.