In the 2020-2021 offseason, the Miami Dolphins signed free agent C Matt Skura, who was not re-signed by the Ravens. I wasn’t a big fan of that move, I didn’t really have a lot of confidence in the Ravens castoff. Twofold reasoning here. When the Ravens let a guy go, there’s a reason. They are one of the best run franchises in the NFL and when they make personnel decisions, they’re usually correct. Unlike the move last year of bringing in former Patriot Ted Karras, this one smelled of we missed out on who we really wanted but we need to take someone. In walks 2019 Miami Dolphins 3rd RD pick Michael Deiter, #78 overall.
Deiter played all 16 games of the 2019 season at LG with 15 game starts. He played 93% of the offensive snaps that season. You have to go back to 2018 for Skura where played 100% of the snaps and each year his play has decreased. Of course it’s easy to say that Deiter didn’t play much at all last season, but 2020 is a mulligan due to COVID-19. There’s no official status yet that Michael Deiter will be our starting C but it seems clear that they wouldn’t mind if it worked out that way. The former Wisconsin road grader will be given every opportunity to take the job, and I hope he does just that.
Coming out of Wisconsin, Deiter played both left guard, right guard and center with the majority coming at center. Deiter is a bit tall for a C at 6’5 but the Dolphins had Mike Pouncey here for years who was also 6’5. Deiter can win at the LOS but has some trouble with second level blocks. I’ll take winning at the LOS for now. Deiter’s draft rating was “Good backup who could become starter” OK Mike, take the job and run with it! Deiter is signed through next season so we can get a good look at him this season and then we have next season to either decide whether he’s our future center or whether we need to look for another. Skura has a 1 year contract which to me says he was just an insurance policy that the team would use if necessary for one season.
As far as the other camp battles, Austin Jackson appears to be a shoe in for the LT position while at LG, my choice for RT Liam Eichenberg has been getting lots of snaps. I wouldn’t read too much into it, I still firmly believe that Solomon Kindley will be the starting LG. Robert Hunt has been at RG where I feel he will be the starter and Jesse Davis has been getting reps at RT. All this is very fluid though, guys need to get reps in and once again, I feel it will be Jackson – Kindley – Deiter – Hunt – Eichenberg when the dust settles. I do think there’s an outside chance that Jesse Davis starts at RT early but I think/hope that Eichenberg takes the spot.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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Miracle
That is awesome news
I’m amazed. Walking around doesn’t mean you don’t need knee surgery though . But could have been something else. But then why the cart?
He may have over reacted
I’d guess because they didn’t know the severity of the injury and wanted to be safe.
Guess they didn’t tell Travis
https://twitter.com/WingfieldNFL/status/1425492761327853575?s=20
He already deleted that tweet
What did it say?
Travis Wingfield
@WingfieldNFL
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First rep of 11 on 11 Rob Hunt rolls up a pancake as Malcolm Brown gets the edge
I really would like to see Long get all the reps he can
But I don’t see him being a contributor to our team early in the season unless there is an injury
Agree with that now but wouldn’t have before. But then seems he has popped up after getting killed like the QB Warren Beatty replaced in Heaven Can Wait.
I’d say just the opposite, before the injury would’ve liked to see him get all the reps he could, but now think they take it easy with him.
Not sure what to expect early in the season now, but if healthy think he can contribute early.
Travis Kelce without the top end skills, so maybe 85% of Kelce, which can be pretty good.
Maybe more like Jason Witten
Sorry — mixed up now and before in the start of that. We’re on the same page.
That’s pirty slick!
That is the first time I’ve ever thought of using the word ‘aplomb’ to describe a baseball slide, lol
Got an ATT tech in trying to get our TVs back. Man seems really frustrated with our complicated system.
Point out to him that on one of the TVs is showing a restart the receiver message and that must mean talking to the TV. He almost yells “No”….. real long pause and then “guess so.” 8 minutes ago walked out the door before doing the Arnold “I’ll be back.” Don’t think this is going to end well.
Wrong place…. ignore.
CAV: No, I was like WTF also. Why a f-ing slide? Where’s the swings and teeter totter?
Glad to know it isn’t just me, lol.
Not too worried about Fred. Seems like a laid back/chill name for a storm. Now if the storm says, “No, my name is Frederick” then I think it might be an asshole of a storm.
Don’t want to jinx anything, but we’ll see what happens. One old time Floridian told me “unless they are talking at least Cat 2 just some weather.”
https://phinphanatic.com/2021/08/11/nfl-ir-rules-2021-helps-miami-dolphins-roster/
I am waiting for tropical storm Dick.
That one would sound worse than Peter.
LOL well played
I was going to post another article that Brian Miller did about the Top 5 best value contracts on the team. When I read it, all 5 players are on rookie contracts. I was like, well no shit, they are rookie contracts. So, not post worthy.
Oh, to have another ball hawk back there with X would be amazing.
Yessir!
BALL HAWK!!!
– During a lightning delay, Tua Tagovailoa spent time with Miami’s defensive linemen.
– Malcolm Brown took the first running back snap with first team.
– Christian Wilkins was with Miami’s first-team defensive line.
– Jason McCourty and Eric Rowe were Miami’s first-team safeties.
– Tua Tagovailoa whipped a few sharp slants to Mack Hollins.
– Hunter Long is on the sideline. Walking around pretty well. No brace or sleeve or anything.
– Tagovailoa’s pass to Jakeem Grant was affected by extreme wind.
– Akeim Hicks moved Robert Hunt in a 1-on-1 drill.
– Jakeem Grant and Jaylen Waddle did a nice job handling punts in very windy conditions.
– Khalil Mack stuffed Myles Gaskin on an inside run.
– Robert Foster was unable to haul in a long pass from Jacoby Brissett.
– Miami’s offensive line is still Austin Jackson-Liam Eichenberg-Michael Deiter-Robert Hunt-Jesse Davis.
– Cornerback Javaris Davis had a nice breakup on a pass by Justin Fields.
– Dan Marino is out here. I understand he led at least one important defeat of the Bears.
– Xavien Howard recorded an interception but Emmanuel Ogbah was offside.
– Shaquem Griffin had a sack.
– Rookie Jevon Holland intercepted Andy Dalton over the middle.
– Cre’Von LeBlanc had a pass breakup.
– Raekwon Davis manhandled a Bears offensive lineman.
– Gerrid Doaks had a drop.
– Jamal Perry had an interception.
– Tua Tagovailoa has a nice slant to Jaylen Waddle. And a strong crosser to Jakeem Grant.
– Solomon Kindley got some first-team action at left guard.
– Allen Hurns and Teez Tabor had some words.
– Robert Foster made a nice sideline catch from Jacoby Brissett
So maybe we aren’t cutting Kindley, lol
Sounds like they are trying to light a fire under his ass
3 days and we FINALLY get to see our new team in a game. I’m chomping at the bit. Flippin nfl game pass had better have their shyte together.
I tried to watch a game yesterday, and only the condensed games were available
Its so hard to make heads or tails out of a preseason game or camp practices. The most important thing I am hoping for is no injuries
I don’t care about categorizing, I just want to see some Dolphins
Got an ATT tech in trying to get our TVs back. Man seems really frustrated with our complicated system.
Point out to him that on one of the TVs is showing a restart the receiver message and that must mean talking to the TV. He almost yells “No”….. real long pause and then “guess so.” 8 minutes ago walked out the door before doing the Arnold “I’ll be back.” Don’t think this is going to end well.
Travis Wingfield
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@WingfieldNFL
Jevon Holland on his INT: he says he was reading his keys, read the QBs eyes and the ball happened to be there
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Student of the game
Flores says Hunter is day to day
Best news of the day
A Giants OL was taken off the field in a cart last week but did not suffer a serious injury. I think using the cart is just easier than guys having to help the injured player walk all the way to the training room. Glad Hunter Long didn’t suffer a serious injury.
Totally agreed. What’s more, a cart could prevent an injured player from doing even more damage (via walking) to an injury. It’s precautionary, that’s all.
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Take it for what it may be worth.
According to Omar, our new O-Line SUCKS.
But just the other day, Omar was singing the praises of Tua (he’s ‘always’ been a fan of Tua, SMH), saying how quickly he gets rid of the ball.
It could very well be that we weren’t showing what is up our sleeves to Da Bears. That may explain Omar’s points. But knowing Omar, ya can’t take him seriously.
I’m pretty sure they are just experimenting with lineups on the OL
The Bears have a good defense and it’s good work for this young OL. That’s what practice is for.
The Flying Pig says:
August 11, 2021 at 4:20 pm
I’m pretty sure they are just experimenting with lineups on the OL
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And according to others, that’s my impression as well.
Others = football writers aside from Omar.
Tim Knight says:
August 11, 2021 at 4:21 pm
The Bears have a good defense and it’s good work for this young OL. That’s what practice is for.
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As you would say, BINGO!
Omar only a few tweets away from telling everyone how sensitive they are about the team, the QB and now the OL
Is it just me or has Gerrid Doaks dropped a lot of passes in camp. Won’t make the team that way.
I want to bring something alarming to everyone’s attention. I have noticed a disconcerting trend whereby people are starting to write post in the Stanger style. That is to post with a lack of prepositions and pronouns. Stop it. Stop it now.
Nothing I post is stylistic
It’s all about typos in my case
Tough typing without opposable thumbs.
You dont even know
What talking Phelon?
F’n Stanger Talk…Steve is doing it now too!
Got…. sounds like Steve economy word fan. 🙂
Well shit!
I’m going to have to put this in my favorites!
https://www.youtube.com/c/MiamiDolphins/videos?app=desktop
Does Hunter Long have a soccer background? When he goes down its like “season ending” then the next day its all good (same as in college). Maybe we should tell him there aren’t any Red Cards in the NFL. 🙂
I equate that to being a drama queen
He’s 12, twelve year olds cry when they get a booboo
So this suggests he didn’t get injured? He faked it?
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-august-11-training-camp-joint-practice-observations
Different perspective
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2021/8/11/22620791/chicago-bears-vs-miami-dolphins-joint-practice-recap-day-1-khalil-mack-bilal-nichols-justin-fields
Omar Kelly
Pocket collapses on Tua again. He’s holding the ball too long.
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Yep, just like last year. he has to hold the ball, he can’t throw it over the guys in front of him.
You keep saying that but that’s not the case. Omar’s comment is also stupid – “Pocket collapses on Tua again. He’s holding the ball too long.” So he should just throw it as the pocket collapses and get picked off? Silly!
when he has to hold the ball too long with his limited size and semi sidearm release he gets stuck, he can’t get the ball off because of the obstacles in front of him. it’s not silly it’s a fact, see denver vs miami last year.
ORob, you do realize that when a QB takes a snap he’s deeper in the pocket so the depth of vision changes right? If the pocket collapses and a QB can’t set his feet, they usually get sacked or throw an errant pass. It doesn’t matter if a QB is 6-6 in that scenario. That’s why pass pro is so important.
He’s not the first QB at 6-0/6-1. It’s about passing lanes, if you don’t block it up front, there are no passing lanes. His throwing motion is not side arm either, it’s what they call 3/4 which a lot of QBs have.
after watching his putrid performance last year i asked myself what’s wrong? i went over his games and it would seem at certain times he can’t get the ball off, when he gets the ball and throws it right away he looks great, it’s when he holds onto the ball looking for 2nd options is when he gets in trouble, he gets stuck and can’t get the ball off, if you look at good QBs they get the ball over their head at the release point, he doesn’t. i’m just looking for answers as to why he struggled last year. i hope i’m wrong.
Jason Lieser
@JasonLieser
Dolphins rookie S Jevon Holland got INTs on Fields & Dalton today. Andy Dalton says of Miami’s defense, “There’s a lot of in-your-face man coverage. It’s great for our guys to get that
I just hope they give Tua a good taste of preseason football, he should play at the very least 2 quarters against the bears
It will probably be one or two series tops.
with only 3 preseason games i think you have to play him longer than that
Not the 1st PS game. I’d be surprised if he played much more than that. But I really have no idea what the plan is.
see 11:24 mark of video
4: 36 mark
Okay he couldn’t find anyone open and held the ball too long on that play. It had nothing to do with his height.
JUST COMPLETED 3 FULL DAYS AT WORK wearing the (God forbid) face mask. Our office normally has between 10-15 people in it during business hours, including more than a few who come here for just a brief period (delivery people, etc.). Proud to see I had NO shortness of breath or any other problems at all. A 13 step staircase connects the 2 floors. I take it every time I have to go to the boys room – – with no ill effects on me.
Also, I’m the ONLY person in the office who currently wears a mask. With covid numbers rising rapidly the last few days, I thought it prudent to don the mask so as to diminish the chances of taking home the virus or of transmitting the virus from home to work. As most of you know, my wife has had 10, count ’em, 10 surgeries plus a case of the covid – – so she DOESN’T need any more setbacks. And I’m recovering from cancer and two major surgeries in the last 3 years (plus a case of the covid), so, I know for a fact that my immune system is compromised. And I AM NOT ASSUMING that our two shots of Moderna will last forever. SO I’m being cautious, at least until I get the inevitable booster shot.
SOON, the Great Face mask debate will be addressed by the courts. My gut tells me that even the current Trump Supreme Court will uphold the right of health care facilities to demand covid shots and face masks as a requirement for those treating the sick. Requirements may, or may not, be upheld for our educational institutions as well. But I DON’T like Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chances of having his banning of masks in all schools upheld by the Supremes.
In a few days I and a co-worker will travel by car to a major convention just a bit up the road from Atlanta. A convention going on right now in Chicago IS REQUIRING full masks all day inside the publicly owned convention center. city police supposedly are ENFORCING THIS REQUIREMENT. Can’t wait to hear how conventioneers from the southern states react to this. Nor would I be surprised if several of them get arrested.
I remember way back in the 1970’s the reactions to required seat belt usage and open container laws which forbade consuming beer or hard liquor from open containers by anyone inside the car, especially the driver.
“They’ll get my open beer from me when they pry it away from my cold, clammy, hands” said an acquaintance of mine. “No, they won’t do that,” was my reply. I continued, “They’ll just fine the shit out of you until they have enough points on your record to confiscate your license,” I told him. That, in fact, was what happened. After losing his license, this redneck went driving with his favorite brew open right beside him. The judge threw the book at him, giving him 6 months in the slammer, plus an extra 6 months for punching a police officer who had arrested him.
It promises to be an interesting next few months on the legal front.
PS: I meant to say DeSantis’s chances of banning mask requirements way up the page.–My brain and my keyboard were out of synch.
OD I fully understand your situation!
But I wish you would not belittle others opinions, or situations.
I’m also glad that Mrs OD and you are doing fine!
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You gotta be kidding me
There is nothing in this post that belittles anyone
The man is talking about the health of himself and his wife, some one else’s feelings of how he characterizes the risk they put his family at are secondary
OD
If you are referring to the mask mandates in school. I personally don’t see a route to the Supreme Court on those controversies
So far it looks like the teeth of the EOs in Florida are through funding, I’m Not so sure there’s a federal question to make it to the Supreme Court
States have broad rights available to them in terms of how they fund their schools
That’s my Initial thought anyway
One day, about 9 years ago, I acquired toenail fungus. It’s absolutely disgusting to me, not to mention others. It’s likely I acquired it by showering in a locker room, shared by many others.
Shall we ban showers? Shall we ‘card’ everybody who enters a shower, that they don’t have toenail fungus?
I’d like to have ‘carded’ the 5 deer who have funked up 5 of my vehicles (TRUE!) over the years.
I’d like to have ‘carded’ the b!tch who gave me an (temporary, thank GOD!) STD long ago.
I’d like to have ‘carded’ the investor who sold me phony stock many moons ago.
We live, and we LEARN. We don’t need to be mandated (‘carded’) to do squat. If one has pre-existing problems, DO YOU. Can’t expect the other 95% of the populous to bend over backward for the 5%… though that’s what’s happening via the federal government (CDC).
5% of rain today at the ballpark. We’re going to mandate that in order to watch the game, you MUST buy a raincoat, or you’re denied entry.
*5% chance of rain today…
Like Andrew Brandt stated: PRECEDENCE.
Can anyone see how funked up our country is becoming?
these are analogies that have nothing to do with the current rise in hospitalizations and deaths
many people take their health and their families health more seriously, than your toenail fungus
Maybe not go down the ugly worm holes. None of us here are going to fix the nation and world issues with opinions and comments on a Dolphins football blog.
We’re in TC and headed towards our 1st PS game on Saturday. Go Football!!!!
You are 100% right
Actually I think it’s the kind of thing some one says that takes us out of the wormhole
Well oinked
LOL @ well oinked, even though I don’t oink. Sometimes I might say yikes though. LOL
I’ll follow up my previous comments with this. I think the political and social issues commentary chased a lot of people away from this blog. I get some discussions on current events but most of what we see here goes from that to agenda driven commentary. It’s football time folks, let’s enjoy what this blog is about. 🙂
It was good to hear Jaelan Phillips was back to practice, he’s missed quite a bit of TC so far after he got off to a good start.
Jaylon Waddle and Jevon Holland seem to be living up to why we drafted them. 🙂
I’m starting to believe Holland is going to be really good
He’s always been an athletic playmaker, but being a student of the game is what makes that happen. That’s what he’s known for. He played all over the place as a DB in college and coaches also tried to find ways to get the ball in his hands in other roles.
Some guys are simply really good football players. Holland seems to be one. 🙂
I’d be shocked if this guy doesn’t pan out.
I think it’s “going to be dope”…….
Someone posted a string of interviews with coaches and playes on you tube. I typically skip these, but decided to at least watch and listen to Flores first….
His theme and message about the joint practices with the Bears was basically, practice your assignments, techniques, communication, positioning, and then make the play. He must have said it 10x’s in answerimg reporter’s questions. I almost laughed that he seemed to have the same answer every time.
Then, I was like ok, I’ll isten to some of players’ interviews. Bar none, but in their own colorful and unique ways, mirrored the message of their coach.
Lol….I loved it!!!!!
Ultimately it’s their play that will matter but I do like the culture we have here now.
You can really see the with stark contrast the change in culture that has occurred in that 1st game against the Jest. Fresh off of fucking up our team, Gase really did a number on NY. I’m not exaggerating when I say the Jest probably made more than a dozen mental errors in the 1st half alone, and it led to a 21-0 Dolphins lead that the Jest never recovered from.
Over the last 3 days I’ve rewatched the Jax, Niners, and 1st Jest games. Just a few takeaways:
Gaskin was a force the 1st quarter of the Jax game and the 1st half of the Jest game. He did it all, running, catching, getting extra yards, effective in the redzone. The Jax game, he basically single handedly got the yardage for our first score. It forced the Jags to adjust, and then opened up our passing game.
A big reason he was effective was our oline was opening holes, but he did his part as well. The oline was also effective in opening holes against the Jest in the 1st half. Gaskin isn’t going to create something on his own, he’s not that guy, but if the oline is effective, Gaskin can be too.
Howard and Jones played almost exclusively on their sides and did not shadow a particular receiver in any of the 3 games.
Adam Gase may be the worst coach in the history of the league. I don’t think the Jest are nearly as bad as their record last year. In the 1st game against us, it was mental error after mental error with that team. If Saleh is decent, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Jest make a jump, maybe even be around .500.
I’ve never been a big ugly, ugly maybe….lol.
IMO, it all starts up front on both sides of the ball.
Agreed. I was actually surprised to see how good our oline was in all three of those games.
I’m not sure what you mean by “create something on his own” but I saw him break plenty of tackles and elude defenders when the o-line broke down last year. Maybe we just differ in how we define that phrase. I just went through and watched his plays from the games you watched and I can see why you got that impression because we were opening up some room and it was nice to see.
I hope we can keep him fresh with the other guys in the running back stable, because he’s extremely efficient with the touches that he did get. I think our biggest problem last year for the run game was the inconsistent use of it as a whole. We lost 3 out of our first 4 games of the season and Gaskin had an average of 9 carries per game. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. We weren’t being blown out and he was over 4 yards per carry in all of them. He was at least being targeted with passes, so I can’t complain there, although I would have liked to see him get 1-2 targets more per game.
I don’t see the talent disparity between NFL teams as that big of a gap between the top teams and the lowest teams. I’ve said this for years. That’s why coaching is so important in this league. I definitely see the Jets as better with the subtraction of Adam Gase alone, so I wouldn’t be surprised that the Jets are a much tougher opponent. New England should definitely be tougher than last year. It’s going to be a tough season. Hopefully we’ve got the team that can rise above it.
Actually, that last statement about the Jest, I should qualify that. Their record will depend on their QB situation too, and if the rookie stinks they won’t sniff .500, but the team itself has more talent than their record last year.
He’s gonna stink
In the Jest game, Howard had an INT, and he just barely missed getting 2 other picks.
bears, PS1 is saturday at 1 PM
season is here!
An aside comment on Ehlinger: Most of you know I live in ATX about 2 miles from Westlake HS. I tend to keep up with some of the HS stars at WHS, i.e. where they go to college, if they make pro, etc. Drew Brees is the most successful from WHS.
Glad to see Ehlinger went from WHS to UT to the Colts. Excited for him.
Also, sad for him these days, He found out about his brother’s death while in Colts’ TC. His brother was a WHS Lb and walk-on at UT.
His father, a triahlete, died when he was 14 while participating in a swim to Alcatraz…he became a man that day with his mom and two younger siblings.
I hope Sam knocks it out the park with all the odds against him.
Yeah, I like the kid also. I had mocked him to us several times to groom as a backup to Tua and be like our Taysom Hill type player.
MF. nobody is using toenail fungus cream to take care of their covid,
the CDC is recommending Vaccinations, lol
this is what is making this problem much tougher to eradicate, lack of focus from the leaders and citizens
we are too easily sidetracked with side nuances, when we could be winning this race full speed ahead with blinders on
everyone should take life and death seriously, especially for their children IMO
Take it seriously, yes. Overdramatize it, no.
agreed, but that hasnt been a problem in FL, a state with all time records in hospitalizations and deaths
maybe its a problem elsewhere, im not certain
one thing i thought of was, if WE are guilty of being too careful, we can survive,
but if we disregard common safety, or think of it as a minor ailment with no consequences, then its a much bigger problem
Maybe we can survive, if we’re too careful, but what about the suicides from the lockdowns?
There’s also other mental health issues and not getting treatment for underlying issues
My sister was almost a victim, thankfully they caught her in time
Why are so many so fast at agreeing to these mandates, then have no problem when they let illegals in untested, many of which were positive?
SB,
By create something on his own, I mean if the blocking isn’t there, he’s not going to make anything happen. So I think we’re talking about the same thing, but perhaps have different opinions.
A top end back will win some plays on his own even without good blocking, Gaskin doesn’t have the size or speed to make anything happen like that. When the blocking breaks down I haven’t seen him making something out of nothing in the run game in any of the games I’ve been watching.
That’s not to say he doesn’t run hard or with some power for his size. One thing he consistently does that impresses me, is he finishes runs well. He often gets a yard more than I’d expect as the play develops.
I see him as a quality all purpose back with decent speed and very good hands that’ll make plays in the passing game out of the backfield, and is a decent runner, but he doesn’t have elite elusiveness, speed, or power, and doesn’t create explosive plays. That’s not a knock, it’s just what I see.
I don’t think an offense has to have a top end back to be successful, and I think we’ll be fine with our stable of RBs.
With that said, you have to pick where you want to spend your cap dollars and RB isn’t a spot where I want to spend too much, so the RBs we have are good enough.
Look at Gurley, Zeke, and Barkley, when healthy they make a difference, but they get hurt, then what do you do?
It’s OK to draft an RB in the 2nd, but I wouldn’t give him a 2nd contract
I don’t see him as elite either, but he’s definitely on the borderline of the tier below that IMO. Like I said, I feel the failure in our run game last year was coaching in usage of our backs. Our top 3 RB’s averaged over 4ypc. If we can improve our situational football with the change at OC and growth from Tua, then I think we should be in a pretty good position offensively. I still would have liked to have seen more effort to improve our stable than Browns or Doaks though.
Can’t disagree, especially the part about Tua
When you dink and dunk it affects the entire offense, hopefully that’s behind us
Again the beat writers are putting to much into the front 7s dominating
We hear every year in camp the DL is ahead of the OL as expected, because of how much more the OL has to learn and how they have to mesh
Yet as soon as we get a joint practice or PS game they all seem to forget what they said the week before
good point, lol
Right on cue Crabbs comes thru
Comes through with what? I read the article. It doesn’t coincide with your original post, unless there’s an article where he says the opposite from the previous week.
From the article:
“With Miami committing more assets to move up and secure Eichenberg a year after after drafting three offensive linemen in the first four rounds of 2020, should the team be concerned about a modest start to camp?
Not at all.
The team’s depth at tackle may have taken hits from the injury release of DJ Fluker and the low-risk gamble on Isaiah Wilson flaming out. But generally speaking Miami’s got a pretty clearly defined group of seven offensive linemen; most of which are young. And even more important than who is in the room, we must remember that this process is still extremely early.
There are plenty of Dolphins fans showing signs of anxiety over the status of the line. But the Dolphins have yet to play even a single meaningful simulated snap in a game setting this summer. That opportunity comes on Saturday when the Dolphins and Bears square off in a preseason clash.
Between the youth of Miami’s offensive front that is still growing and evolving and the lack of true reps taken this summer during camp, we are no where near the time to panic about the offensive line unit and what the final product is going to look like or perform like.”
Seems pretty nuanced and on point to me.
Point was all of the chicken Littles out there worried about the OL based on 1 joint practice
Crabbs says, should the team be concerned about a modest start to camp?
Not at all
What theyvsaid last week was the DL is ahead of the OL as expected
Cav, I think we will be fine with our RB’s also. I like what we have gotten from Gaskin so far and he seems hell bent on getting even better. I also look forward to see what Salvon Ahmed brings in his second year. He has the speed and ability to make something out of nothing.
What makes Ahmed valuable is when Gaskin is dinged up we don’t miss a beat, when he goes in
Consistency is what I’m looking for
In years past, when Suh played in Miami we’d get lots of 3 and outs, but if our opponent got that 1st first down they usually drove the length of the field, because we were too top heavy
On D we seem to have some plug and play guys and some different packages, that allow consistency
On O can’t say that about our OL, but I can about the receivers and backs and to some extent maybe even at QB
This type of belicheatian team allows you to stay fresh and compete in any scenario
there are only 3 preseason games, so We may get a significant look at the starters, before the benches are cleared tommorow
im hoping the starters get at least several drives before they get pulled, ya know, give us a taste of whats to come
I expect it to be treated like any other year, with the starters getting 1 or 2 drives, depending on how they play, move it right down the field and the starters are out, struggle and stay in a while
steveccnv says:
August 12, 2021 at 9:59 am
Maybe we can survive, if we’re too careful, but what about the suicides from the lockdowns?
There’s also other mental health issues and not getting treatment for underlying issues
My sister was almost a victim, thankfully they caught her in time
Why are so many so fast at agreeing to these mandates, then have no problem when they let illegals in untested, many of which were positive?
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Steve, blaming mexicans for the covid is not an effective treatment,
i believe , we have to follow CDC guidelines, and not get sidetracked with flavor of the month scapegoats
scapegoating will NOT end the pandemic, there must be concrete solutions to this for eradificaton
hopefully the emphasis will change to solutions, not scapegoating
It’s not blaming Mexicans for covid, it’s pointing out the hypocrisy.
On one hand they’re so concerned about covid, that they want to mandate and lockdown on the other they let illegals in untested, the 2 don’t go together.
It’s the same hypocrisy with blm, those lives matter, but only when killed by cops
Don’t want to get into a political debate, so I’ll leave it at that
Let’s not discuss politics today for the reasons Tim mentioned last night
If it makes you guys feel better each of you is 100% right, and everyone feels that way so there is no reason to discuss it any further…lol
Back to 🏈
But it’s not about politics Pigs, it’s about the chilllllllldren!
I only care about piglets
steveccnv says:
August 12, 2021 at 10:12 am
Point was all of the chicken Littles out there worried about the OL based on 1 joint practice
Crabbs says, should the team be concerned about a modest start to camp?
Not at all
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Right, I posted that myself. It seemed to me that you were accusing Crabbs of being one of the chicken littles using his article, so I was getting you to clarify, because the article was anything but.
https://phinphanatic.com/2021/08/12/mack-hollins-putting-show-camp/
It’s weird how good he’s been
this isn’t a slight against him but I hope when we start the year he’s no more than 5th on the depth chart
Initially I thought let him fall where he may on the depth chart, but looking at thebtop 4 I agree
Once the season starts you’ll have your starters, then everyone else will just play based on matchups, so the depth chart doesn’t really mean much, Flores is all about productivity
Is Eichenberg injured?
Sounds that way, and it’s the first I’ve heard of it.
probably why they just hired a new beat writer? I’ll miss Mando’s articles. He stirred too much shit during the offseason to make up stuff to read, but he was pretty dialed in with the players. (Never heard a player threaten to kick his ass like the braided coconut, LOL)
I am not a fan of his.
This sucks!
Lock Down
Offensive PI!!
Waddle and Grant are putting on a show in this period.
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I wanted to see how these good Bear DB’s do vs our speed. Glad to hear they are struggling.
Lets open it up baby!
Give Flores and Grier credit for having at least 2 of every type of WR, so they can matchup against anyone, seems speed kills today
Grant can run and get separation but don’t trust him to catch a ball. Wilson can run, separate and catch but don’t trust him to stay on the field. Time to move on from those 2
Guess he didn’t have the Covid?
I think he did but he is back now
Sounds like the OL got ripped into, after yesterday’s practice, could’ve been Tua, Flores, or the OL coach
Maybe there’s a reason why we have 14 WRs camp, with all of the injuries they’ve had in the past.
Almost seems like they will keep 7, so when the injuries come they’ll have adequate replacements.
As if they’re planning for the injuries
Tua doesn’t seem to miss a beat whoever us out there
You guys are missing the obvious. Flores has clearly been putting Tua on the rack every night to stretch him out a few inches. How else could he see over his OL?
Can’t touch this
https://www.youtube.com/
Let’s try this one
The thing that sold me on Waddle as our pick before the draft was something I read, they said the focus of the opposing D was always Waddle and not Smith, then they showed the attention he was given and was still Bama’s leading WR before he got hurt.
When our pick was in I said, hopefully, Waddle, Waddle, Waddle, then was relieved, when actually was the pick
Last year a Tua excuse was the WRs on the field with him weren’t exactly world beaters and I agree with that, but in camp it doesn’t seem to matter who the WRs are.
Have they gotten better?
Has competition brought it out of them?
Has Tua advanced to that level already?
Maybe all 3? Grant said he worked on hands the off-season. Gesicki caught everything thrown his way. Waddle is a new toy. Hollins wasn’t bad and now he has the chance to shine.
My 7 WR keepers is solidifying
Parker
Waddle
Fuller
Wilson
Grant
Hollins
Ford/Foster
Williams to PUP/IR to return
I could live with that, so does Ford and Foster make the opening game 53, with Fuller suspended?
Maybe. And whoever the 7th is probably gets cut when/if Williams comes back.
I know reports from camp haven’t been great but not willing to give up on Bowden yet.
Ken says:
August 12, 2021 at 11:41 am
Grant can run and get separation but don’t trust him to catch a ball. Wilson can run, separate and catch but don’t trust him to stay on the field. Time to move on from those 2
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Read a post, I think from Travis Wingfield, that he has been really working on that and has been catching everything in camp this summer. So here is to him getting past that!
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Womp Waaaaaaaa…
Get it out in practice
Maybe Chicago doesn’t have the depth we do
There’ll be a time to move on from both, but now isn’t that time.
Grant can be a great asset, if he can catch, I’d give him 1 last chance, hoping he’s solved the butterfingers.
Wilson can be dynamic, when on the field, don’t think his injuries will continue, at least hoping that will be the case.
Don’t want to just get rid of WRs for the sake of getting rid of them, wait until we’re forced too
It’s nice to hear, but let’s put it into perspective, that Bears OL is a mess with injuries and other issues
Sounds like someone brought 90 cans of whoopass to practice today
owe you a beer
🙂
Seems like Gesicki is catching a pass on every other play, Tua is sharp, and an Iggy sighting
Travis Wingfield
@WingfieldNFL
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Igbinoghene stays on a slow developing route and pins the receiver to the end line – ball sails out of bounds incomplete. He’s been strong today.
I think Iggy just needs to play with more confidence.
Get rid of Wilson and Grant when Parker and Fuller can’t reach the practice field. Makes no sense. Also would be getting rid of half our speed at WR which is what is making this offense work this preseason apparently.
Sounds like Wilson is a keeper if healthy. Grant is on the proverbial bubble.
Think Grant is having a training camp to save his career, he’s been good, especially deep.
Parker, Fuller, Waddle and Wilson, when healthy will be active each week, as would Grant and Hollins, if they make it for STs
Odd men out seem to be any of Williams, Foster or Bowden, just because they may be inactive
We’ll see about Grant. Not like have been watching him at camp each day. And his play does have to justify a bigger salary.
I think we need a WR room by committee, so WHEN someone gets hurt, someone else can be active
Hasn’t seemed to make much difference who is in, they all seem to be ballin
Never exactly loved Mando, but gonna miss him nonetheless. And one thing for sure was he always had the best inside look into what was happening with the team when it wasn’t on the field.
Bet you his new opportunity is with one of the internet only places.
Also Brown and Holland have been ballin
what can brown do for you?
Hey, Stanger, check this out…
https://twitter.com/OmarKelly/status/1425855721720225797?s=20
That and a drop are the only way to stop Brandon Field from throwing a TD when he is ready to throw. Dude has a cannon.
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I thought of you the INSTANT I saw this!
with no pads on ahmed and gaskin look awesome, when the pad are attached Brown takes over.
ORob,
How’s the foot coming along?
still hurting but managing to live with it.
Ouch. Be healthy, my friend.
Thanks
Travis Wingfield
@WingfieldNFL
Goal line: Malcolm Brown powers through – he’s been in the end zone a lot today.
12:38 PM · Aug 12, 2021
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that is why we didn’t take a RB early, any questions?
So far, so good! I like hearing this about Brown.
i think grant makes the team, wilson is a lock, in fact he’s our starting slot rec over waddle
If Wilson starts over Waddle at slot first game, will only be cause Fuller can’t play and Waddle is on the boundary.
You talking about part time Wilson? 🤣
Seems to me that a lot of people are sleeping on Lynn Bowden Jr.
I realize we haven’t heard his name mentioned much in camp this year, but he’s very good and a former 3rd round pick of the Raiders… who foolishly only tried him at RB.
Worst case scenario is we try to stash him on our PS, where he’d surely be poached.
Can he be placed on the PS
I know he played in a few games last year and there is a PS eligibility RqmNt
I believe so, but I’m not 100% certain. He did land on the COVID list last year, so he missed some time with that. In other words, he didn’t play in all 16 games last year, and I believe that makes him eligible for the PS.
Absolutely eligible….. he was a rookie last year. Question would be if some other team would poach him. And think that would happen.
Without question, we have the deepest WR corps in the NFL. Somebody is likely to be traded for a swing-Tackle, but whom?
We really are deep at the position. We’re going to cut a couple of good receivers that’ll be picked up instantly elsewhere.
I’m hoping we keep 7, because injuries are going to need to be managed constantly with this group.
100% agreed: we should keep 7.
I would keep…
DeVante
Fuller
Wilson
Waddle
Grant
Bowden
Hollins
Temp IR: Preston Williams
Once Williams comes back, somebody is going to have to go.