He's definitely not that tall unless he's grown in the past 3 years (found out he was 6'0"3/8 at his pro day), and I don't think he's quite that heavy.
To me the writing on the wall has been that Philbin doesn't really like Moore and that Garrard is his guy. Peter King essentially confirmed the second part of that whereas some things Philbin said earlier in the season about Moore gave me the impression he doesn't really like him much.
I suspect that is correct, MMoore can play Qb in the NFL the problem is Philbin/Sherman's offense simply does not match up to his strengths. MMoore can run hot and cold, throws a good deep ball, this offense requires accuracy and athleticism, two things MMoore does not have in abundance. He tosses far to many wounded duck/inaccurate passes. I thought he'd be a good fit in KC but they added the immortal Brady Quinn.
NFL.com has him at 6' even and 190. So that ten lbs would be it. His Pro Day ht/wt was 6003 and 182. So by this point, adding a little muscle and being 190 would seem logical. I guess I could have said top 9 WRs to include Julius Pruitt. Other than Moore being a couple double whoppers with cheese under 200, the rest of the top 9 (other than Bess) all exceed the 6' and 200 levels though. edit: Actually Gates is slightly under on both. Team site roster has him at 197, and 5'11, but his measured height at his pro day was 5116.
I guess I must be a blind Matt Moore homer, because I ain't noticed the writing on the wall indicating any preference Philbin has of Garrard over MM. Nothing he has flat out said, nor any hints he has dropped. Other than Garrard playing some WCO early in his career, I do not see any leg up that he may have.
He did for me when he said "I met Matt Moore and he was really positive" EG: I gave him some bad news and he was still positive about his chances
I can grasp at straws with the best of them... and I have to admit, that's really grasping ... on a similar note, NFLN had a poll... who would start opening day for the Dolphins. 40% said Garrard, 38% Tannehill, 22% Moore. Maybe they all know something that I don't. Maybe we should try that same poll here... oh and speaking of fits for the new Dolphins offense... how about Clyde Gates? Compare him to the receivers we drafted/brought in as UDFA's.
Jonas Gray @jgray_ND25 Trying to keep my head in this playbook, but I need my rest. Hope my twit fam is doing well. Talk to you guys in the A.M
I have to say that if Matt Moore isnt the starter from week 1 that its doing the Dolphins a huge disservice. I cant see why on earth we would start Garrard over Moore. Garrard has no upside or trade value. I see him as a vet that will eventually be cut seeing now that we have Tannenhill.
Its truely odd how 2 people can see different things in a player. I see Matt Moore as having plenty of accuracy and athleticism. I really dont see a MAJOR weakness in Moores game. The only thing that could possibly keep him from succeeding would be the pressure on him to carry this franchise to the post season (something he couldnt do with Carolina when having the chance). The more I watch Moore the more I fall in love with him and trust that its his job to lose this off season.
For all the talk prior to the draft about wide receivers, and the disappointment when we didn't draft one high, it appears like there is going to be a high level of competition with quite a few very promising young receivers in the mix. That much competition could also raise the bar and thusly the level of play. This is going to be a fascinating part of the off season. I can see some of what some of the conversation about Moore is about. He's a pretty decent QB and throws a nice deep ball, but his accuracy on the shorter quicker throws is inconsistent IMHO. He also doesn't have great vision and good vision is critical in the WCO.
Link Link Link All I've read is that his biggest issue is he's not thick or strong enough to handle getting jammed. He's tall and fast and can catch, but if he's not a "Big Man" like Padre said.
Three things that Philbin said yesterday as far as what is going to separate the group of quarterbacks this summer from 1st to 3rd string: Accuracy Decision Making Play Making IMO, Matt Moore is not as much of a play maker as the other two. When the play breaks down, and the qb has to move around and make a play with his feet... improvise... that's not what Matt Moore does... certainly not when comparing him to Garrard and Tannehill. How much better will he be in the accuracy/decision making dept's than the other guys determines whether or not he's the day 1 starter. Also, the likelihood that a play breaks down earlier in the season vs later in the season may be higher. So, I think it's going to be interesting to watch. I'm sure we'll know by week 3 of the preseason who the starting quarterback is going to be. Going to be a fun preseason though.
Anyone know what time these are going down today and tomorrow? If I get thrown out, I get thrown out. But it's worth a shot!
Draft status is no big deal with WR. Mark Clayton, drafted in the 8th rd, would have been an UDFA. I'm pretty optimistic we will come out of this thing with some receivers who can at least catch the damned ball.
Actually, the overall pick number that he was though, #223, would fall in the 7th in the current draft. Still, I totally agree with the point that WRs are one of the more likely positions to find anywhere in the draft or even as a UDFA.
Since we're posting tweets ... I'll add this one just for fun at Jets expense. Trouble in Greenville with Coples already?
updating... J. Haulcy-Bateman @Nunya_Biznaz I can get use to this life Kelcie McCray @primetime_kmac This has been by far the hardest 2 days of my life.. Been doin pretty good tho.. Kelcie McCray @primetime_kmac Still ain't over tho.. kheeston randall @KRan409 My roommate is talking in his sleep this is hilarious Josh Samuda @Josh_YM_Samuda Last day of mini camp tomorrow. Glad i got some good work in. Goodnight World ! Jonas Gray @jgray_ND25 Last day of Mini Camp Looking forward to the future with my new team. Starting to feel at home. Happy to call myself a Miami Dolphin!
well... it's all over... Kelcie McCray @primetime_kmac Well mini camp is over.. Now headed back to the great state of Georgia... J. Haulcy-Bateman @Nunya_Biznaz I have never been so excited to back to Cali, can't wait to leave this weather (that doesn't sound good for JHB's chances of getting signed) Derek Dennis @6BONECRUSHER3 Yo I absolutely love Annie ...flying home first class!!!! #PhinsUP Kelcie McCray @primetime_kmac No matter how tired I am.. I jus can't sleep in an airport... Jacquies Smith @Jachalp3 Mane slow motion thru this airport body sore need a massage Wen I gt bak luckily I got this fly by pass tho BJ Cunningham @BjCunningham_03 Bout to b knocked out on this plane.. Kevyn Scott @K_Scott26 Rookie mini camp was intense but Thank God I made it through injury free.. Now its time to head back up 2 cuse for graduation. Wheels up! Josh Kaddu @JoshKaddu Back to Eugene.I'ma miss Florida Albert Evans @Shwaggin32 Flyin back to Indiana first class. Ok thanks Dolphins. Jacquies Smith @Jachalp3 ✈ bak to the D Miami I shall return Josh Kaddu @JoshKaddu Miami to be specific.been missing eugene too.thought I'd never say that but it has a way of growing on u ha..Phins Up..Go Ducks Josh Kaddu @JoshKaddu “@JEDWEAVER: @JoshKaddu when u coming back for the whole team minicamp?” Early June..gotta wait for the 08 class to graduate kheeston randall @KRan409 Had a great time at practice this week can't wait to get back kheeston randall @KRan409 It's always great when you see people walking around the airport in longhorn apparel
Thanks again Pauly.. Kaddu engraciating himself to me. I wonder if FinNasty got busted and is in the slammer...lol
J. Haulcy-Bateman didn't sound like he knew one way or the other, but wasn't fund of the weather. Not clear on whether he would say no, or if he will get an invite. I wonder if any of the players invited will get an invite, but I am personally pulling for long haired Chaz to get an offer. Would be sweat to see a guy move to the football like Zach used to do. That has been sorely missed in Miami for some time.
You don't have to watch all of these videos, but I have linked directly to some time indexes that may interest you, as far as getting off the jam... Route – Near side vs. 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=64s Catch – Far side vs. 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick and 1st rounder Mark Barron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=98s Route – Near side vs. 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick (jab step) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=139s Route – Far side vs. press from 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=168s Catch – Far side vs. press from 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=200s Player fumbles, future 1st rounder Robert Lester recovers, Moye tracks down from behind, forces TD-saving fumble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=251s Route – Near side vs. press from future 1st rounder Dee Milliner (doesn’t get off it) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=362s Route – Near side vs. future 1st rounder Dee Milliner (clean inside release) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=371s Route – Near side vs. press from future 1st rounder Dee Milliner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjrESd4mhQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=421s Route - Near side vs. press from future 1st rounder Dee Milliner (see replay) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pm8rvGSIcA&feature=player_detailpage#t=93s Route – Far side vs. press from 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pm8rvGSIcA&feature=player_detailpage#t=158s No catch – Far side vs. combo coverage 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick and 1st rounder Mark Barron (late ball, poorly placed) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pm8rvGSIcA&feature=player_detailpage#t=184s No catch – Near side vs. press from 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick and help from 1st rounder Mark Barron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pm8rvGSIcA&feature=player_detailpage#t=223s Catch - Near side vs. press from 1st rounder Dre Kirkpatrick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pm8rvGSIcA&feature=player_detailpage#t=310s
that's correct. According to Wiki he works in real estate... probably trying to hook up Kaddu with his next house
From the national football post.. "Wide receiver—Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M. He was one of the higher ranked players coming into the 2011 season. Two front office men told me last fall Fuller was a first round talent. He didn’t play as well as a senior as he did as a junior. He had a poor senior Bowl. Everybody got down on him. But it’s still crazy that he was undrafted. It will be a surprise if he does not stick with the receiver-poor Dolphins.
It would be nice to know if anyone earned a contract this weekend that tried out. I was pulling for Chaz Walker and Addison Lawrence.
