The Dolphins are more convinced than ever that they have a dangerous weapon in Charles Clay, who lined up at receiver and tight end and often found seams for 8 to 25 yard chunks. If he’s this open against other defenses, he’s going to be trouble. Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/#storylink=cpy
Holy overstatement, Batman! As Winston Wolfe once said, "Well, let's not start sucking each other's ****s quite yet. "
Good signs on our Rooks..Like what they had to say about Vern, Lamar, Egnew, expected some issues with Jon Martin, so that wasn't surprising to hear, really like hearing about those core players Odrick, Jimmy, Charlie, Roberto, Rj, their all so young, along with the rest of our core, VD, SS, Paul, Cam, Karlos, Jake, Pounce, Randy, CC, Reggie..I think we have a solid team, that needs one more free agency and draft to aquire a couple stars..I believe we will get solid Qb play so I think we'll have a solid season.
I fully expect Jared Odrick and Jimmy Wilson to make huge strides this season. In Odricks case I believe he can be an upper echelon DL. He is the player who will benefit mostly from the scheme change.
It seemed like Barry was reiterating what he was told or heard from players and coaches. "Tight end Michael Egnew came on strong during June minicamp, using his size (6-5) and speed to catch several balls downfield." Quotes like that I wonder if that's his opinion or someone else's.
I had us letting Langford walk this offseason, I thought and think we have upgraded the starting left defensive end position..
Jimmy Wilson seemed to get a lot of talk this offseason..kid is built like a little tank, and does have very good instincts..I really want to see if Rj's hype is for real.
I'm interested to see what Jimmy Wilson and Reshad Jones can do as the starting safeties. They can either be a complete disaster or they can thrive and solidify the position for a few years.
I think the safety spots would be Jones' and Clemons' to lose. I like Tyrone Culver more as the 3rd safety than Jimmy Wilson. Seemingly everyone's pegged Culver to get cut at one point or another, but he's been pretty dependable when called upon and is a good special teams player. I think Jimmy Wilson playing both S and CB is good, as he's depth at either, but I wasn't as impressed with him as most others seem to be last year. Good special teamer, average defensive player IMO. He's got some instincts yes, but I'm not sure if he's got the skillset to pair with those instincts to make him a capable contributor. What is he, a CB or a S? I will say that Cincinnati had a few guys like this playing under Coyle including Tom Nelson, Corey Lynch, and Rico Murray. Most of them found a home on special teams one way or another.
I liked reading that about Roberto Wallace. Someone has to emerge as a go to player and he has the prototype frame so it may as well be him. Hopefully he has what it takes to be another Miles Austin type that Ireland pulled off the scrapheap and let develop for a few years. I thought Simms comments at the end about Tannehill were telling as well. He did make a lot of pro throws in college and he seemed very high on Tannenhill. You always want a QB with pocket presence and Simms said his was very good. Hopefully Philbin can develop this kid so he can perform at a Rodgers-like level. Thats be sweet
I always had Jimmy being a safety, thought it was a mistake last year to move him to corner..He just moves like a safety, he'll come up and pop you in the mouth, has some instincts that I would like to see develope, and some good athletic ability..I think he beats out Culver.
I've got really high hopes for Charles Clay. If he plays up to his upside from his rookie season, he could be a really good player. There's just so much they can do with him. I'm personally hoping a lot of what the Packers have done with FB/H-Backs leaks into Sherman's offense.
I believe that subtle, yet saving grace distinction, was reflected in the premise "lets not start sucking...", rather than the notion, "lets stop sucking..."
It's only July but I think the new "media friendly" policies have something to do with it. Don't worry, the always ultra-positive South Florida media will start to shred the team soon enough.
This is massive progress for Wallace...... knowing what and where the sideline is. He possesses the natural talent and potential to make a lot of Dolphin WR bashers eat a large pile of their criticism IMHO. Just a thought but having Marshall gone might provide Roberto a burst of umph & hope to become Miami's new top dog at receiver rather than knowing all his efforts would still leave him in Brandon's shadow.
I haven't criticized him that much, just that I thought that his hands aren't that good..which is not the criticism you want to be associated with when your a receiver..
Not to diminish your point (which I agree with), but I was more thinking in terms of all the bashing Miami, specifically a Marshall-less WR corps, has received this offseason from the football world in general (fans, media, and so-called experts included). Wouldn't it be a hoot if Wallace turned into an 800+ yard, 8 TD receiver this year, which, combined with the overall progression of the rest of our WR/TE group, happens to actually make us better than we were with Marshall? Crazier things have happened in football, no?
absolutely, I want so bad from a team perspective to show the ignorant media how much they completely sensationalized certain subjects about the team...The local media as well, for they are the ones that were sh&$ing on every move we made this offseason and giving the national media their fuel..I blame a lot of how we are perceived by the amateurs surrounding our franchise.
General manager Jeff Ireland, speaking about Ryan Tannehill to the Dolphins’ web site: “I’m trying not to put too many grandiose expectations on the kid. I think the kid is our future. Obviously, I wouldn't have drafted him with the eighth pick [otherwise]. I feel like he's the kind of guy you want in the locker-room, the kind of athlete you want running an offense. But we’ve got two other quarterbacks here that are very established, very good competitors, so it’s not going to be easy for him." Tannehill has been slow in making decisions at times and has taken a lot of sacks. But Ireland said, "the speed of the game is challenging for any rookie.” Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...t-fins-canes-marlins-notes.html#storylink=cpy
I want to see what David Garrard can do in this offense..I respect Matt Moore, I know he's a tough bastard and won't back down to anyone, but I think Garrad has some more talent to work with, can rid the ball quicker, drive it faster, and scramble out of bad plays better.
Ready to hear some good news on Lamar Miller, to me he is the rookie with the best chance to make an immediate impact with Bush likely to be lined up at WR some of the time. Im expecting some GB'esk 4 wide sets with Hartline and Ocho outside and Bess and Bush working the slot. In order for Miller to beat out Thomas in these sets he will need to pass protect. This will be the most interesting pre season in some time, so many factors yet to be determined.
I am interested to see if they can improve our return game. Kickoffs have been neutered to a large extent with the changes last season but how long has it been since we've had a punt returner we could really get excited about? Bess has given us that "safe" feeling from knowing we don't have to worry about catching the punt or fumbling ... but I want a guy back there that gets me excited.
