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Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Bpk, Oct 14, 2012.

  1. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    I said there was absolutely NO chance of Olivier Vernon EVER making any impact as a pass rushing end. Well... he sure had an impact today.

    I still don;t see him beating tackles with speed, or power, or an iside move... but somehow he's getting to the QB. Once it was unimpeded, but I'll take it.

    Between today's game and how good he looks in pass drops, he gives us a lot of felxibility from the DE spot.

    I was wrong to take such an extreme stance. I hope I was wrong when I swore he'd "never post double-digit sacks in a season in his entire career".

    Here's hoping he proves me wrong on that one THIS season.
     
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  2. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    Cameron wake gives him the chance. Man can't be stopped!
     
  3. RickyNeverInhaled

    RickyNeverInhaled Well-Known Member

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    It was definitely nice to mention his name in a game thread.
     
  4. Ronnie Bass

    Ronnie Bass Luxury Box Luxury Box

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    You might be eating crow but this is the good kind of crow to eat.
     
  5. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Excellent crow to eat. Does that mean you are liking our GM more????
     
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  6. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    He made a few plays against the run as well. Best game yet from Vernon. That sack at the end essentially won us the game.
     
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  7. ToddPhin

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    Wake almost defies the laws of physics when he bends the arc.
     
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  8. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    With any player from the Randy Shannon era, the upside is always going to be more than what they showed in college. Also, most likely it's going to take a little bit of time. Vernon has gotten better every week IMO. And this looks like yet another in the growing list of check marks for Jeff Ireland.
     
  9. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    I wouldn't go that far.... yet.
     
  10. PerfectTeam

    PerfectTeam Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Vernon had a good game but looking who he went against tempers my enthusiasm some. Wayne Hunter and Barry Richardson are one of the worst tackle tandems right now in the NFL I would assume. That being said, I'm glad Vernon did well and I hope it continues.
     
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  11. PerfectTeam

    PerfectTeam Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That one sack he had where he was basically on the ground and jumped up and sacked Bradford.....wow
     
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  12. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    Vernon is supposed to be one of the worst
     
  13. LandShark13

    LandShark13 New Member

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    Pass rushers generally take a little time to develop as well. JT only had 5 sacks as a rook. This kid is SOLID and plays with a high motor. This is turning out to be a great draft for us.
     
  14. MikeHoncho

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    The kid's effort was literally the difference in this game.
     
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  15. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    Remember when Ray Edwards was a coveted FA because he lined up on the same line as Jared Allen?
     
  16. Bpk

    Bpk Premium Member Luxury Box

    What are you saying without saying it?
     
  17. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Basically that Jared Allen made Ray Edwards while hoping you don't realize he now lines up across from John Abraham I guess?
     
  18. Hurricane

    Hurricane Guest

    Proof

    If
    Ray Edwards > Olivier Vernon

    And
    Jared Allen + Ray Edwards = Cameron Wake + Olivier Vernon

    Then
    Cameron Wake > All
     
  19. MikeHoncho

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    fixed that for you
     
  20. cdz12250

    cdz12250 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    A new season starts next week in the AFC East.
     
  21. dolfan22

    dolfan22 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Pretty productive for a 21 year old :) I also LOVED the play where he made that tackle , that was one thing stood out for me when I watched him in college , he made plays around the line of scrimmage. For 2 or 3 yards as opposed to letting the ball carrier get 5 or 7 ... That is something some players have and others don't , he has had a good start to his career and I really like his upside , he may not fit into an easy definition , but I look at him and see a "football player" .
     
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  22. Boik14

    Boik14 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Remember when I said I still liked Vernon in that thread? Now you see part of the reason why. The fact that the rams tackles are somewhere between the pro level and college level concerns me but at least we can kick the tail of crappy Tackles.
     
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