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Maxwell not at practice

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Finatik, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell left last Saturday’s game against the Jets in the first quarter with an ankle injury and hasn’t returned to the field yet.

    Maxwell missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday, leaving his status for this weekend’s trip to Buffalo in doubt a couple of days ahead of kickoff. The feeling earlier in the week was that Maxwell would be a 50-50 shot to play, but head coach Adam Gase said, via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, that the ankle is not progressing as quickly as the team hoped.

    Maxwell’s absence would leave the Dolphins with Tony Lippett, Bobby McCain and rookie Xavien Howard at corner against the Bills. Howard stepped in for Maxwell last week.

    Linebacker Jelani Jenkins also missed practice for the second straight day with hand and knee injuries.
     
  2. dirtylandry

    dirtylandry Well-Known Member

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    Worried about this.


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  3. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    We are fine with Howard in his place. The kid played amazing last week...one of the best complete games I've seen from a CB this season.
     
  4. Deus ex dolphin

    Deus ex dolphin Well-Known Member

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    Howard did great, but we lose a LOT of depth with Maxwell out. We have to get a win versus Buffalo and allow Maxwell time to heal. If we have a real shot at the #5 seed next week, we will need Maxwell back to help win versus the Pats.

    It is funny to lose a starter and not be THAT concerned though. Far cry from where we were early in the season.
     
  5. Phins_Fan_87

    Phins_Fan_87 Phins and Heat fan Club Member

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    next man up.
     
  6. Deus ex dolphin

    Deus ex dolphin Well-Known Member

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    *Except if that man is Dallas Thomas....


    :)
     
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  7. dWreck

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    Although unlikely, he still might play. Coach said in his presser he wasn't sure and it'll be probably be a game day decision but Maxwell is someone he'd be comfortable with starting even after missing the week of prac.
     
  8. MrPhinn

    MrPhinn Active Member

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    I'm not. Maxwell is too inconsistent, and Howard did a great job of filling in last week. He looks better than Maxwell.
     
  9. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    I read somewhere he's officially "doubtful".
     
  10. Hoops

    Hoops Well-Known Member

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    With maxwell out one more boundary corner injury means bobby mccain gets plugged in out there and thats a serious problem
     

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