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If I could do a change on the Defensive Line...

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan7171, Nov 10, 2015.

  1. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    ...I would move Mitchell from the starting lineup and replace him with Phillips. He seems to get better with each snap. I think it would strengthen the line and the offense a different look when they are on the field.

    What do you say?
     
  2. Finster

    Finster Finsterious Finologist

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    That depends on how many mistakes he's making, is he missing assignments and so forth, which is probably the reason he isn't seeing the field, or is he taking plays off like he was notorious for doing in college, I'm not sure, I haven't been watching him in particular.
     
  3. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I haven't heard anything about him taking off off plays but it would be interesting to see.
     
  4. Finster

    Finster Finsterious Finologist

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    I haven't either, but he's not a high profile player at the moment either so if no media people are asking about him then you won't hear about it, but I'm sure there is a reason why he hasn't played a lot, under Philbin I wouldn't know what the deal was but I think Cambo would be playing him if he were the better option, but like I said above I haven't been watching him in particular and since he's only played so much I can't give an opinion on how well he's doing.

    He certainly has flashed on some plays though.
     
  5. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it might be a bit immature for him to start. It just seems that when he is in there, he makes plays.
     
  6. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Phillips has a bright future, he just needs some more seasoning. He'll likely start next to Suh next year. I'd almost bet on it.
     
  7. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I'm with you on that. I can imagine how they would stuff the run next year.
     
  8. ExplosionsInDaSky

    ExplosionsInDaSky Well-Known Member

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    +1 He'll have the job next year, guy is super talented. Give him an offseason to get even stronger and learn and he'll be a welcomed additional next year. I'm hoping he has a bigger impact on the games as this year goes on.
     
  9. k-bayfinfan

    k-bayfinfan Bikini Inspector

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    Move Misi back to DE
     
  10. MikeHoncho

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    Get Kacy Rodgers back on this coaching staff somehow some way, by any means necessary.
     
  11. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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    No thank you. Misi's natural position is bench. To the op, there's very little we can do to the Dline for the remainder of the season. But we better find two(non under-sized) natural pass rushers this off-season or else we'll be in the same predicament next year.
     
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  12. JDelenne

    JDelenne Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I want to see Mosley put next to Suh and let Phillips keep his same rotational role. Obviously nothing is changing in stopping the run and Mosley is here because of Suh. So get them out there together.
     
  13. Sceeto

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    We need speed, power and containment from the edges. Now, with Wake out just when he was getting healthy, we don't have any depth. So, basically......damn.
     
  14. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I don't for the life of me understand why you think Misi shouldn't start. He's a pretty good player.
     
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  15. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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  16. miamiron

    miamiron There's always next year

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    PFF "everyone's" favorite evaluation site had

    Suh rated 37th against the run
    Wake 128th,Vernon 107th
    Derrick Shelby 40th,
    Earl Mitchell (rated 187th among 187 qualifying interior defenders
    Sheppard, rated 142nd of 162 lbs against the run.

    OUCH...OUCH...OUCH
    Jordan Phillips and CJ Mosley are 172nd and 173rd
     
  17. k-bayfinfan

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    He set the edge well on the strong side before K Coyle moved him to LB. Good aggression and strength. I've seen him lay the wood on some dudes this season. But he's a liability in pass coverage. Since he's moved to LB, I can only remember one, maybe two passes defended.
     
  18. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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    I don't know what K.Misi you're talking about. The one I've been watching these past seasons, based on his play, qualifies as an NFL backup. The plays he does make are few and far between. 4-3 OLB/DE or 3-4 OLB/DE it doesn't matter. So being that his protector(philbin) left the building it's "when" not if misi is cut.
     
  19. k-bayfinfan

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    Well that's your opinion and I guess your sticking to it. I'm not saying he is what you want him to be or the next greatest pass rusher in the world. What I'm saying is he played good assignment football. Kept runners contained in the box and helped his teammates make tackles. The position he's in now he is a liability in pass defense. He was drafted during Sparanos tenure and when he played as a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 DE he was a solid player, not the next coming of LT, but a solid player.
     
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  20. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Misi not hacking it at Mike is a big disappointment..
     
  21. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    I say it year after year. Misi is just not a good linebacker. For all the talk about how good he is setting the edge, RBs routinely run right by him. He's a liability in pass coverage. He never makes plays. He's one of the worst starting LBs in the league. Along with Kelvin Sheppard.

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  22. Fin4Ever

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    Very simple.....We needed a thumper at MLB.....We had him in Jeff Luc,yes he needs to improve some, but Sheppard or Misi at MLB....GIVE ME A BREAK
     
  23. 2socks

    2socks Rebuilding Since 1973

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    I would trade Suh for daft picks I couldn't really use and 1/2 what I paid for him.
     
  24. Vision

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    I'd love to see Olivier Vernon move inside on obvious passing downs. His strength is a big factor in his ability to rush inside. It often shocks OL how powerful he is. He isn't the quick twitch, big-time pass rusher on the edge, but does a very good job rushing from the interior.

    Chris McCain could slide into his spot off the edge, or if he's more comfortable on the other side, Shelby has rushed from both sides before. Suh obviously at the other DT spot on passing downs.
     
  25. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'm not sure what your argument is here. Koa Misi doesn't excel at anything, but he does everything pretty well. It's remarkable in a league where Pro Bowl guys can struggle with a shift in defensive scheme or position that he's been able to play so many different roles and quick them up so quickly at that level.
     
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  26. SuhMe

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    Koa Misi is very under appreciated. He's a solid, versatile linebacker who does a lot of the dirty work for this team that largely goes unnoticed. Of course people have varying opinions on him, it's not like he's a superstar or anything like that, but his 58 tackles this year speaks for itself.
     
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