Miami’s 2-6 start might be a blessing in disguise, because this team needs a rebuild, writes Andrew Perloff.

The Miami Dolphins could be more likely to pull a move at the NFL trade deadline if they upset the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. It may be hard to justify adding a player or two if the Dolphins are 2-6.

MIAMI GARDENS — Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day for the country but also an election day of sorts in the NFL. It’s the NFL trade deadline. With the Dolphins at 2-5, it’s possible GM Chris Grier is a seller, not a buyer, this year, if he thinks the odds are against this team turning things around. Here are three players the Dolphins could deal: