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Depth Chart/Post Draft

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Phoenician Fan, May 12, 2014.

  1. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    From what I've seen he kinda sucks as a lead blocker.

    I quite like him as an in-line blocker though.
     
  2. phinswolverinesrockets

    phinswolverinesrockets If he dies, he dies

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    Just re-watched the Gator Bowl against Nebraska....and to be honest, he was getting killed on blocking no matter where he lined up. He leans entirely too much and gets off balance alot. His initial punch needs to be stronger and more violent also. That can all be coached out of him. He gets pretty decent separation when he runs his underneath routes though. Made a few key drops in the 4th quarter. Maybe it was just a bad game, so i'll try to watch one more.
     
  3. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    If Hoskins proves to be an effective pass catcher; and if Sims and Kyle Miller come in strong on blocking and effective at receiving, that could squeeze Lynch out of a job. He will have to really be competitive both in blocking and receiving. I liked the pick but I don't think he has an effective edge over the others. Better blocker than Hoskins but not sure he's a better receiver; don't know if he's better than Sims in any area. But, the positive is that they drafted him and sent a message to Sims and Miller - "you better show up because we have competition coming in." Other than QB, competition like that in camp is always a good thing, imo.
     
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  4. sandcastle

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    I'm no draftnik, but I think Arthur Lynch was picked since the staff views an inline TE as a distinct role from H-back, flex TE, & FB. He'll provide competition and depth for Dion Sims.

    The pick is more about freeing up Charles Clay so he can be featured in the offense. Clay is the only proven player that breaks tackles and is a reliable target for seam passes.

    Egnew has been an enigma as most of us expected him to be a seam threat as TE. However, I think he'll settle in as a FB. As a blocker, his length is not a disadvantage as he'll face lots of stand-up defenders. Philly led the league with shotgun/read-option snaps and ZBS should lead to him engaging a stand-up DL as OL slides to 2nd level. As a receiver, his college production was mostly short passes, which may mean he'll be more successful with a FB route tree. Moreover, Tannehill's ability with sideline passes may result in Egnew being a more inviting target than a typical FB.

    Finally, with Clay and Egnew more involved in the offense, especially the wrinkles (formation, motion, etc) to make the offense less predictable, the inline TE will be used in short yardage and when the running game is having success. Lynch along with Sims and Miller will provide Dan Campbell with mentality needed to achieve the desired production from the position.
     
  5. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    44 if you want to count the backup QB who you hope doesn't need to contribute.
     

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