Miami Dolphins quarterback Cam Miller launched a ball to rookie wide receiver Kevin Coleman to kick off the first quarter, and that was just about the only play that produced an exciting look at the youth for the team.

The Dolphins could not get anything going, and were routed with a final score of 26-3. 

In what was another showing of the immense issues at depth for the Dolphins, the New York Giants coasted to an easy win, which was as easy as their opening drive touchdown had been.

The Giants dished the ball to running back Devin Singletary, wide receivers Darius Slayton and Calvin Austin III, and even quarterback Jameis Winston got in on the action by punching the ball in on a 12-yard touchdown.

Simply put, the Miami defense had no answers, and that is the main issue. 

One cannot truly judge preseason too harshly, as the point of these games is to assuredly see what the backend of the roster may look like. However, the Dolphins could be in some big trouble if injuries are to occur.

Those injuries did happen, as running back Ollie Gordon II and linebacker Trey Moore both exited the game. 

Moore was first and suffered what appeared to be a left leg injury. After attempting to tackle Winston, Moore was on the turf in obvious pain.

Moore had to be helped by trainers, and was carted off the field.

Gordon suffered what looked to be either an arm or chest injury. It was hard to tell what occurred, but he was also on the ground for multiple minutes after being swarmed by multiple Giants defenders.

Head coach Jeff Hafley had indicated that every player should be ready to play, and kept most of the starters out of the game. That was not the case for Moore and Gordon, and both may be out for some time.

Tests will need to be completed to determine the extent of their injuries, but both looked significant enough.

The run game was stagnant, as neither Gordon nor Jaylen Wright could get anything cooking with their legs. Collectively, the rushing game produced 50 yards on the ground.

Miami also had major issues hanging onto the ball, as Tahj Washington, Wright, Coleman, and Gronowski also committed fumbles.

The only fumble recovery came from safety Jackson Woodard, as he jumped on a dropped run from Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.

In terms of missed tackles, there appeared to be plenty. Per Pro Football Focus, there were nine on the defense, three of which were committed by linebacker Cam Riley.

Woodward was one of the standouts and was the highest-graded player on PFF, with an overall grade of 90.7, but more is needed.

The backup quarterback situation needs a major boost, which was evident by both Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski both failing to get anything going. 

Following the bomb from Miller to Coleman, there was little else that looked good.

Miller finished his day going 6-for-11 for 60 yards. 

Gronowski was even worse, as he finished his day going for 1-for-6 and one yard.

Second-year passer Quinn Ewers remains injured, as he was dealt a groin injury during the Dolphins' first preseason game. 

Whatever general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has planned, that needs to include signing a veteran quarterback to step in should something happen to Malik Willis. Even before Ewers was injured, he was also a bit shaky in his own preseason action.

One surefire way for a team to ensure that it fails to move the ball is to commit penalties. While Hafley has preached process and fundamentals, those appeared to once again disappear in a big way during the second preseason game.

The Dolphins committed eight penalties for 59 yards in their second preseason game, which is only one more than the seven they committed in their first game against the Washington Commanders.

Cleaning up mistakes is also a part of preseason, and Hafley showed his level of coaching by pulling Gordon from the first game following a post-snap penalty that wiped away a solid gain.

Hafley may have done so in the second, but that is not entirely known. Either way, the Dolphins head coach needs to remind his players how important it is to play clean football.