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Now do you think Egnew makes the team?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Paul 13, Aug 4, 2013.

Do you think Michael Egnew makes the team?

Poll closed Aug 9, 2013.
  1. Yeah baby

    73.1%
  2. No way Jose

    26.9%
  1. ElNino

    ElNino Well-Known Member

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    I vote yes. Not sure why i'm rooting so hard for Egnew, but i am, i want to see this guy succeed. He did look good last night, saw him line up at Hback too. The good news is we are even having this conversation, meaning there are good options at TE this year.
     
  2. FinNasty

    FinNasty Alabama don’t want this... Staff Member Club Member

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    This will be interesting to see play out. I originally said I couldn't see him making this team, b/c I didn't think the team would keep 4 TE's (I was counting Clay as a TE). However, with Clay playing mainly H-Back, he may be getting the Fullback's roster spot... and when you combine that with the WR injuries... that really could open up the door for him. He played well last night. He keeps it up, and he's got a shot...
     
  3. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    40 to 11 in favor... wow. THIS is why I posted a poll before (only 35 to 31 in favor) and after the game. Amazing what one game does to people's opinion... a preseason game at that.
     
  4. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    I don't know anyone has seen enough one way or the other at this point. He may have woken up, but one preseason game is not enough info.
     
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  5. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I think he can beat out Kyle Miller for the 3rd TE role. I think Clay will be on the team as the FB/TE pushing Evan Rodriguez and Jovorskie Lane out.
     
  6. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Last year on week 1, we had Fasano, Clay, Mastrud and Egnew, as well as Lane at FB. Clay started the 1st game at FB. As I posted before, we also had 6 WRs on the roster on week 1.
    Since this is a more talented group, I could easily see us keeping Keller, Sims, Clay, and Egnew. Clay could be listed as a FB, and Miller kept instead of Lane, or if Rodriguez makes some plays he could be the lone FB. Either way, I'm penciling in Keller, Sims, Clay and Egnew all being on the opening week 53 man roster.
     
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  7. PlanB

    PlanB New Member

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    You realize he was playing a mediocre teams 2 and 3 string players right?
     
  8. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Because he's 6'5" with speed, size, and ridiculous measurables? If he succeeds, the sky could be the limit for this kid. A potential Jimmy Graham...


    Good to see him make some plays. Hopefully in continues over the next few weeks.
     
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  9. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I think the same thing, suspect Clay is in a bit of hot water but not roster jeopardy, keeping Egnew costs us nothing really and he does have as much upside as anyone we are likely to find after final cuts.

    What I liked about Egnew is once the lights came on and it matter, he performed, practice stars who do not perform on gamedays are not unusual, neither are practice duds who perform on gamedays.

    IMO Egnew will never be a great blocker, his frame is all wrong for it, do think he can be a heck of receiving weapon.
     
  10. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Does the fact that they were 2nd and 3rd stringers make them "mediocre," or because the Cowboys are "mediocre?" Either way it doesn't really matter. he took huge strides to making this team last night.
     
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  11. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Level of competition would be why we can't suddenly pretend like we know that Michael Egnew can do everything he did last night in real games.

    But I thought his general attitude and aptitudes were different and that's a good sign.
     
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  12. JMORGAN6977

    JMORGAN6977 New Member

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    I voted yes, not yeah baby but just a yes. He would have had to regress to get cut this year. Anything positive from him will be amplified and Ireland is pounding the crap out of his drum.
     
  13. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    you voted yeah baby. :wink2:
     
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  14. JMORGAN6977

    JMORGAN6977 New Member

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    My finger said yeah baby but my mind said yes
     
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  15. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    Because of Egnew's talent level, non disruptive demeanor, work ethic, and desire to be great, Philbin & Ireland will be looking for excuses to keep him, not cut him. Just FYI.
     
  16. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    Work ethic and desire to be great....

    Link?
     
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  17. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    The flip side to this is as Omar has been reporting, Egnew has not carved out a place on any of the special teams units and that could be a big blow to his bid for a roster spot.
     
  18. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    Don't recall where the links are.
    You never read the letters he wrote?.... watched his interviews?.... listened to coaches & players speak about him? Egnew's desire is massive. He gets that there's much more to it than talent alone and that he's gotta fight for it if he wants it. This offseason speaks to his work ethic. He treats this like it's his mission in life.
     
  19. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    That's a fair point. Has Egnew even been given opportunities on special teams?
    What about Clay?
     
  20. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    Hope it works out for him..and us.
     
  21. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    Me too. I enjoy seeing such passionate determined players rewarded. He's like the anti Vontae Davis.
     
  22. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    I doubt Clay is used on special teams... maybe kick return team as a blocker?
     
  23. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'm pretty sure he is in the not-wedge in return units. Or I've seen him there.
     
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  24. Claymore95

    Claymore95 Working on it... Club Member

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    I voted yes in the original poll because I thought his potential upside would be enough for the staff to give him another year, and the HoF game just cemented that opinion to me. I think he makes it.
     

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