The Miami Dolphins’ 2023 campaign is off to a great start, as they’ve put together a 6-3 record through the first 10 weeks of the season.
A large chunk of the responsibility for the impressive beginning is due to the success of Miami’s running game with Raheem Mostert leading the pack.
The former Purdue Boilermaker leads the league in rushing touchdowns (11) while rushing for 605 yards on an NFL-best 5.6 yards per attempt. He’s also added another 151 yards and two scores on 19 receptions as an outlet for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
With this being Mostert’s best season to date, he recently shared on his podcast, “Relentlessly Motivated with Raheem Mostert,” that he has much loftier aspirations than just a strong season.
“I’ve got an opportunity to want to have a gold jacket,” Mostert said. “That’s my goal. Everybody has their accolades. They want the fame. They want the money. All of that’s fine and dandy. But, at the end of the day, what is your true purpose? And, for me, my true purpose is getting my name called on the stage, for the gold jacket, giving out my speech, and thanking everybody that helped me along the way. Because that’s what you want, at least for an NFL player, that’s what you should aspire to be.”
Mostert has a long way to go before getting his name called in Canton is a realistic expectation, but he’s put together a decent resume so far.
His efficiency is what’s eye-popping. His 5.2 yards per carry since joining the Dolphins has actually lowered his career number from 5.7 to 5.41. However, 5.41 yards per carry still has him as the most efficient back in the Super Bowl era with at least 500 attempts, just ahead of Bo Jackson and Jamaal Charles.
If he can stay healthy and continue producing for years to come, he might be able to make a case for himself.
