Camp 2013 Day 1....Season starts today !!!

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James Walker ‏ 6m #Dolphins WR Brandon Gibson remains the top slot player. His development there will be key for Miami. It's not Gibson's natural position.

James Walker ‏ 53s BTW #Dolphins rookie CB Jamar Taylor is also in practice today. #TrainingCamp

James Walker ‏ 7m #Dolphins WR Brandon Gibson remains the top slot player. His development there will be key for Miami. It's not Gibson's natural position.

Jesse Agler ‏ 2m Brent Grimes, as always, has a football in his hand during stretch.

From Barry Jackson's article from the link alex posted:

but they also were uneasy about Reggie Bush’s pass protection, and opponents knew it.

The Dolphins say they want a running back that can play any down if needed, which makes it more difficult for opponents to identify play call tendencies. That also keeps the Dolphins from needing to substitute as much, which makes it easier to play at a faster pace (Joe Philbin's preference) and keeps opponents from being able to substitute as much.

Backup Daniel Thomas and others will get carries, but the Dolphins believe they have that everydown back in Lamar Miller, whose blitz pickup is much improved, according to Ryan Tannehill. So the Dolphins are hopeful they're at the point that they can leave Miller in the game to pass protect without being vulnerable.

That, to me is a very important blurb that pretty much explains our offense's issues last year outside of having any real receiving threats.

"Fin D wrote:

From Barry Jackson's article from the link alex posted:

That, to me is a very important blurb that pretty much explains our offense's issues last year outside of having any real receiving threats.

The Dolphins did not have much of that in 2012. Just listen to center Mike Pouncey:

“Teams knew what we were doing last year,” he said. “We did the best we could with what we had. But what we’ve added is going to help tremendously. Teams can’t stack the box as much against us.”

Last year, opponents played eight in the box against the Dolphins 23.1 percent of the time, according to Pro Football Focus. That ranked in the middle of the pack, but consider that Miami faced more eight-man fronts than doormats Buffalo and Arizona (who both beat the Dolphins) and naturally, much more than teams with elite quarterbacks such as New England, New Orleans, Baltimore and Denver.

The Dolphins not only were limited by personnel at receiver and tight end – teams knew they would not complete a lot of deep passes over the top -- but they also were uneasy about Reggie Bush’s pass protection, and opponents knew it.

The Dolphins say they want a running back that can play any down if needed, which makes it more difficult for opponents to identify play call tendencies. That also keeps the Dolphins from needing to substitute as much, which makes it easier to play at a faster pace (Joe Philbin's preference) and keeps opponents from being able to substitute as much.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/07/dolphins-expecting-more-unpredictability-fins-heat-canes-marlins-chatter.html#storylink=cpy

Honor the speed..it's a real thing.

Naturally, Mike Wallace should make the biggest difference in giving defensive coordinators more to worry about. “He makes everyone around him better, because you have to honor his speed,” CBS analyst Bill Cowher said. “It opens up the middle of the field. You can’t diminish that.”

But this also will make Miami less predictable: For the first time, the Dolphins can deploy two tight-end sets in which both are stretch-the-field targets: Dustin Keller and Charles Clay, or perhaps – if he develops – Michael Egnew. They couldn’t with Anthony Fasano.

“Having a stretch-the-field tight end, it’s going to result in more attention being paid to the middle of the field,” quarterback Matt Moore said. “With Keller and Wallace together, it’s pick your poison.”

And there’s this: For the first time in years, the Dolphins have size in the slot, with 6-0 Brandon Gibson instead of 5-10 Davone Bess, and 6-3 Armon Binns also working there. That will create mismatches with shorter slot corners.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2013/07/dolphins-expecting-more-unpredictability-fins-heat-canes-marlins-chatter.html#storylink=cpy

Ryan's Tannehill most underrated area, I think he can be absolutely explosive in the middle if the field, his anticipation there is excellent, his touch excellent, and most importantly his accuracy, excellent.

was Jeff Ireland right about his statement regarding Lance Louis ?

Omar Kelly ‏5mLance Louis is wearing a helmet, which means he's practicing. The possible starting right guard has a brace on his left knee.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 3mThe Dolphins have Jorvorskie Lane listed at 258 pounds. If true he's trimmed down.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 5mFor what it's worth, LT Jonathan Martin looks in solid shape. It doesn't appear he slacked off in the weight room after minicamp.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 8m#Dolphins first-team o-line: Clabo, Jerry, Pouncey, Incognito and Martin.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 3mIf u watch Lance Louis work it is clear he's not physically where he needs to be because of the ACL injury he suffered last November. Day 1

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 1mCornerback De'Andre Presley is working as a returner and it appears he has a little but of wiggle to him.

Go get'em Jerry, 338 huh, god job big boy..now go fu&$in run some people over.

Man, I haven't posted here since last year! Go Fins!

damn, looks like CK was right....

Jesse Agler ‏@finsjesse 12mLooking like Dion Jordan (shoulder) is going to be working off to the side today. No great surprise. We'll see for sure in a bit.

"djphinfan wrote:

Go get'em Jerry, 338 huh, god job big boy..now go fu&$in run some people over.

are you there ???

"Alex13 wrote:

damn, looks like CK was right....

Pissass....well, it evens shows more in the character dept for the kid, he knew he couldn't hit anyone but he still wanted to be out there

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James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 23sFirst drop pass of training camp goes to...backup RB Jonas Gray.

"Alex13 wrote:

are you there ???

No bro.

"djphinfan wrote:

Pissass....well, it evens shows more in the character dept for the kid, he knew he couldn't hit anyone but he still wanted to be out there

still all the guys who had surgery are out there....we have to wait until tomorrow probably if they come out again, but Jordan out there, Taylor, Louis, Thomas...its a good sign

"djphinfan wrote:

No bro.

jeeez, what the **** happened ?

And they take the field!

I wanna skull **** those new helmets...

there goes the chance for the streak...i think andre johnson once had a streak of no drops in TC for 4 years in a row....gotta start it off next year !!!

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 3mJust watching Mike Wallace drop a catchable ball. Let the panic set in. Calm down!

This thread is better than early Sunday am sex.

Don't stop!!

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

This thread is better than early Sunday am sex.

Don't stop!!

I knew you were a virgin.

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

This thread is better than early Sunday am sex.

Don't stop!!

i absolutely agree..... :)

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 1mPhins begin outside portion of practice with 7-on-7. First play Tannehill over throws Mike Wallace. 2nd play Binns can't pull in SL catch

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 2mThird throw by Ryan Tannehill is a 1st down completion to Dustin Keller.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 1mDion Jordan has apparently disappeared. He doesn't seem to be working. Remember he had a shoulder injury that was surgically repaired.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 2mGood crowd here at #Dolphins training camp. Ryan Tannehill goes deep to Mike Wallace and overthrows him. Wallace had Brent Grimes beat.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 2m #Dolphins TE Dustin Keller beats S Chris Clemons over the middle. Good throw this time by QB Ryan Tannehill. #TrainingCamp

Looks like Matt Moore is in the zone this morning.

our copyrighted way of practice in full affect :)

omar could be in trouble...Jesse Agler tweeted "no pics allowed during practice"

"Alex13 wrote:

our copyrighted way of practice in full affect :)

That's just beautiful.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 7m #Dolphins WR Brian Hartline beats CB Richard Marshall on a comeback route. MIA's passing game is looking sharp early.

James Walker ‏@JamesWalkerESPN 2m No Dion Jordan sighting during the outside portion of practice. This story continues to develop.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly 36sDolphins working on special teams during practice No. 1.

Armando Salguero ‏@ArmandoSalguero 44sDolphins are not in pads by NFL rules for the first couple of days of practice.

I think that rule is stupid

Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley 5mDion Jordan is MIA. Was on the field for warm-ups, but left after few minutes and hasn't been seen since. Just guessing, but shoulder issue?

Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley 5mIf it were a strength and conditioning issue, he'd probably be watching practice. Guess they're easing him back in.

Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley 1mCarpenter just boomed a football on top of the roof of the training facility. As @flasportsbuzz just said, never getting that back.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/20/though-not-a-holdout-jordan-is-1-2-weeks-away-from-contact/