Miami Dolphins: WR Ted Ginn Jr.- The former Ohio State Buckeye enters his second professional campaign firmly entrenched in Miami’s starting lineup. The former #9 overall pick will look to build upon last year’s late-season heroics, which saw him catch a 54-yard reception and score on an 87-yard punt return. Ginn’s new coaching staff should help improve his route running. link to story http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Latest/bust_out_players_2008.html
He ought to be a lot more productive on kickoff and punt returnes with the improvements on Special Teams and help shorten the field for a young, struggling offense.
I think he's our best option as a burner back there, unless some of our new blood shows they bring something to the table. Maybe Parcells and Co. have something else in mind for him but I still think we need to give him a shot with a decent Special Teams unit and see how he holds up. You have to take advantage of the abilities he brings to the table. JMO
I would hope so AT, but when you look at the guys they've brought in it seems Ginn will likely be limited to either Punt returns or kickoff returns, with punt returns being more likely. we really won't know until the season gets underway though. I hope to see Ginn back there he is just so exciting as fast as he runs.
He did ok last year he shouls do even better this year here are his stats http://www.nfl.com/players/tedginnjr./careerstats?id=GIN403290
How many of these people actually watch film? Ginn's a solid route-runner. Are they next going to claim that he doesn't go over the middle? But on that note, I hesitate to think that there are things Karl Dorell can coach into Ginn that Terry Robiskie couldn't.
I think Ginn will have a very solid season for us. I expect about 4 to 6 receiving touchdowns along with 750 to 800 yards receiving. To add to that, I expect about 2 or three special teams TD's.
That may be a little too much. It depends on how dedicated we are to the run, or at least how often we need to pass. I suspect we'll try to stick with the run as much as possible, passing only when necessary--and if it's necessary, I suspect we'll look at Wilford more than Ginn.
You may be right about the run but as for the Wilford comment, I think if Beck starts, his primary target would be Ginn.
Wilford's a veteran possession receiver. If we need to pass, it's on 3rd and long. I think we'll resort to Wilford in that spot.
I think theres a lot of things Dorell will teach Ginn. Part of that will be how things work when you have an actual coach leading this team. The other parts will have to do with his route running, timing, and blocking. I dont question Ginn's hands or ability to go over the middle. I question some of the other areas where his game has yet to evolve. I think Ginn will be alright, but because of how often receivers fail, because they think they can rely solely on physical tools, I have tempered expectations accordingly.