Practice report: Highlights from Dolphins rookie camp (Day 2)

Parker's just catching everything, based on all reports. We'll see how he does against Grimes later on, but it's looking like this pick was worth it.

Phillips showing his strength, but he did acknowledge he takes plays off, which is worrying (from 0:20):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHCl0jxeB3A&feature=youtu.be

 

did dj make this one?

 

I think everyone in the forum was about to make that same comment.

 

Parker will be the best WR in the class. Yeah I said it.

 

Dear God....

 

Vertical looks adequate there. Reasonable extension.

 

Man I'm ready to get to business

 

For a split second, I thought that was Mike Wallace (flashbacks to him being #11). Then I realized, "Wait, he can't make that catch..."

That's our first round pick.

 

I do see it as very positive sign that Parker is impressing in shorts. Usually it's the small WRs that get the kudos at this stage.

 

I know right....

SWOOOON....

I know its hyperbole....but its so fluid and natural....reminds me of

 

http://www.miamidolphins.com/multim...ghlights/ef0f4483-25e5-4278-b036-25bbd3f932ad

That catch at 00:26 mark

 

The move Ajayi threw down just before that catch was pretty sick as well.

 

did anyone see that cut by ajayi..didnt look like bone on bone to me..

 

I remember writing about how hard Parker was flashing two years ago..pretty cool that he's a dolphin..

don't believe we've ever had a receiver as talented as him in our uniform..

 

that was sweet. and did you hear the reaction from the bystanders. a "whoa" was uttered in unison. gotta love that.
could really end up being a dynamic backfield. when was the last time we could say that? probably Ricky.

 

it was on mute but i whoa'd myself.

what I love about our class is that they all have nfl bodies already..douglas has to improve size and strength but the rest is all good.

 

I can't remember being this optimistic in the off-season. The difference is, it's not a charade like bringing in a Daunte Culpepper. Tannehill is a grown over 3 years talent from a rookie, so we know the basement and speculate on the ceiling.
-Add the big potential for the WR group (especially considering the bad fits Wallace and Hartline were)
-Add the best D line we've had since J Taylor-D Gardener-T Bowens-T Armstrong
-The hope that D Thomas won't be our LG and Billy Turner can at least be an average RG
-the duo that will be Miller and Ajayi instead of Miller and Thomas
-underappreciated upgrade of Cameron over Clay (if he can stay healthy)

 

I think Parker is going to have a huge year with Tannehill. That first catch was crazy.

 

definitely excited about Parker, but I could look at that pic 100 times & never think wallace b/c he wouldn't/couldn't jump and/or extend that high.

 

He had a good rookie camp, no question. But, maybe we can let him catch a pass in a game that mater before we declare him better than HOFers?

[video]http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Inside-the-Honor-Roll-Paul-Warfield/99db198c-d2cd-11e0-b52e-00144fe56e6c[/video]

 

i said specifically...as ''talented'' as we've ever had...

if you want to debate that then I'm all ears, find me another young receiver that is as gifted, not just athletically, but body control and hand eye coordination that tops Devonte Parker.?

i see that you linked paul warfield..he was a graceful athlete no question?, is that it?

 

How can you not love this guy. Jay reminds me so much of Marcus Lattimore, especially off the field. Super confident yet humble, and really glad to be a Miami Dolphin. Check out this interview if you haven't already. Gotta love that slight english accent too. It's about as unique as it gets in the NFL.

[video]http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Jay_Ajayi_Confident_Entering_Rookie_Year/4984c55c-42f4-4d12-a195-462154c1bfbe[/video]

 

JP {phillips} was working hard in that video as well..

damn man, I can't let these things get me this excited..I love being one of the youngest teams in the league.

 

I don't have to go past Warfield. Devante hasn't shown anything close to what Paul did. It's not fair to try to put that on him based on a rookie camp and college. He hasn't shown himself to be in Chris Chambers league yet.

I'm not saying it's impossible that he could go down as the most talented ever (or as talented). I'm saying it's far too early to declare that.

 

reporter..I didn't see you drop any balls today..

Dpark...no I didn't drop any balls..

dude was as serious as a freakin heart attack.

 

your not getting what I'm saying..all good.

 

As nice as it is, let's really remember that in the end everyone wins their matchup with air. Yes we can see athleticism etc but when the pads come on is when we should really pay attention. Training camp will be the true test and that is two months. Anything in shorts is nice an all but that's all it really is.

 

Talent =/= production, is what you're getting at, I think. One can be the most talented, even without playing one regular season game.

 

In that circle drill he showed an impressive amount of speed and body lean for a dude that big.

 

not necessarily production because we don't know, the combination of size, speed, coordination and pure receiver talent is the best I've seen in a dolphin uniform..

 

exactly taz, noticed that too, really noticed how he was hustling and his body..the big misconception is about his body, this is not a fat man, this is an athlete first, who happens to have a hereditary problem around his waist, in his case it will not affect his movement or athleticism, and I think we've seen that proof already so I know I'm correct..

 

I put myself in that kid's shoes and I find myself next to Ndamukong Suh, terrified that I might let him down when he's counting on me. As such, I find myself no longer worried about the kid's motivation.

 

Shorts are all we have right now. I'd much rather opine rookie prospects than dissect Joe Philbin at this point in the season.

 

Watch these two highlights and tell me you're not giddy at the potential improvement this year. Upgrade at WR corps, upgrade at #2 RB, upgrade at TE and Oline (potentially).
-We really need guard play to solidify
-We really need someone to step up to #2 CB slot now that our nickel is solidified
-We really need our depth to improve (which on paper seems to have happened)

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=2014+ryan+tannehill+highlights&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=C766EFFC287E3F9BCABCC766EFFC287E3F9BCABC

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=2014+ryan+tannehill+highlights&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=BD9A9E3932FA9C3C9F8DBD9A9E3932FA9C3C9F8D

[EDIT] and I've been a Wallace basher for awhile, but you have to admit, he had some nice catches last year when you least expected it. he didn't live up to his potential, but when Tannehill puts the ball there for him near the endzone, he had some nice TDs. having said that, with Parker and Stills I expect 2x the number of highlights in 2015

 

I'd like to see him play a season in our uniform before saying he is more talented than HOF WR Paul Warfield.