Dolphins’ D-line far from static

1) Randy Starks is a more effective pass rusher from a DT spot in a four-front, imo

2) Don't think we have a good 2nd DT option inside in a 4-front on our roster

3) On passing downs, I could see Wake being tried as a down (or maybe even two point stance) DE. Still, Merling doesn;t have the moves or speed to threaten on the other end in a four-front, imo. Maybe you would see Jason Taylor at the Right End spot in a four front look, with Joey Porter outside him rushing... but that would mean a nickel, so might not work against spread offenses with 4 and 5 receiver sets (those would necessitate dime, at least). But imagine a left tackle having JT lined up over him AND Joey Porter to his outside shoulder. lol. Man.

I feel like we don;t have the ENDS to play an effective 4-front, yet we don;t have the right NOSE to play a great 3-front. We need a Nose in next year's draft.

Holliday is waiting in the wings to return
@32 he's got another two or three good years left
hope no one picks him up before we are in a position to bring him back

"the 23rd wrote:

Holliday is waiting in the wings to return
@32 he's got another two or three good years left
hope no one picks him up before we are in a position to bring him back

But would he after he was released?

I think he (Holiday) knows the Front Office is all about the business of the team & his release was as reluctant as it was impersonal.
I believe he would welcome a return (i.e. Jason Taylor & Crowder made sacrifices to play for the Dolphins under similar circumstances)
I know it's a long shot but believe it is one worth considering.
We'll know by mid-training camp. Got a feeling McDaniels is skating on thin ice. We'll see.

"Bpk wrote:

1) Randy Starks is a more effective pass rusher from a DT spot in a four-front, imo

2) Don't think we have a good 2nd DT option inside in a 4-front on our roster

3) On passing downs, I could see Wake being tried as a down (or maybe even two point stance) DE. Still, Merling doesn;t have the moves or speed to threaten on the other end in a four-front, imo. Maybe you would see Jason Taylor at the Right End spot in a four front look, with Joey Porter outside him rushing... but that would mean a nickel, so might not work against spread offenses with 4 and 5 receiver sets (those would necessitate dime, at least). But imagine a left tackle having JT lined up over him AND Joey Porter to his outside shoulder. lol. Man.

I feel like we don;t have the ENDS to play an effective 4-front, yet we don;t have the right NOSE to play a great 3-front. We need a Nose in next year's draft.

Well, we have some choices for next year. Suh, Terrence Cody, and the DT from Duke.

"Ashraf wrote:

Well, we have some choices for next year. Suh, Terrence Cody, and the DT from Duke.

NOt sure I know the Duke NT. I like Suh plenty.

"Ashraf wrote:

Well, we have some choices for next year. Suh, Terrence Cody, and the DT from Duke.

Oghobasee I think you're talking about. He's awfully big, like 6'6". He might be too big but we'll see how he plays with leverage. I have seen very little of him.

"Bpk wrote:

NOt sure I know the Duke NT. I like Suh plenty.

Vince Oghobaase. Not sure if he can play the nose, but from what I'v read, he excels at stopping the run.

would he? yes

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

But would he after he was released?

Holliday was on aqua vision and he stated he would come back . From the interview you clearly have the sense that he WANTS to be a dolphin again and that is his difinitive preference. He didn't dramatically announce it , but he left no doubt on where he is at for this.

We'd nab Holliday if there's a training camp injury, or if our kids REALLY struggle.

Vonnie will be available. I'm sure our F.O. recommended he stay in shape.

Thanks for the link John, the guy didn't put a whole lot of work into that article, did he?

I expect if the FO doesn't like what they see with our existing DL, we'll see Holiday back in a similar contract to JT.

"dolfan22 wrote:

Holliday was on aqua vision and he stated he would come back . From the interview you clearly have the sense that he WANTS to be a dolphin again and that is his difinitive preference. He didn't dramatically announce it , but he left no doubt on where he is at for this.

it is a good thing when good players really want to be a part of the team