While the running back situation is far from settled as to which RB’s will be getting lots of playing time, touches or carries, the wide receiver situation is quite clear, especially when it comes to the top 3. Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson are the top dogs. It’s definitely muddy after that and potentially even more muddy after the Dolphins just signed veteran WR Mohamed Sanu. If I’m going to be honest, I don’t think Sanu makes the 53. We have too much young talent here to displaced by a 33 year old WR. By talent alone, Preston Williams is making this roster, but his health and his body have let him down and he hasn’t been able to stay on the field. Lynn Bowden Jr. offers versatility and may most closely resemble Deebo Samuel in as much as he can carry the ball out of the backfield and play WR as well. Bowden Jr. himself though has had trouble securing a spot on the roster and staying healthy. We drafted WR Erik Ezukanma in RD 4 and I’d expect him to make the roster. Then there are wild cards like Trent Sherfield who at 6’1 219 brings a big, physical presence at WR, and also history playing for the Niners in a similar offense. There’s also speedy WR River Cracraft who also played for the Niners.
Even though he’s classified as a TE, you could easily count TE Mike Gesicki as a WR as he is so often positioned in the slot. That may change though as McD attempts to make Gesicki a more well rounded TE like his former TE George Kittle, one of the leagues best all around TE. Kittle is a great receiver with uncanny run after the catch abilities, but no TE puts forth more effort blocking in the run and passing game as Kittle does. If Gesicki can become half the blocker Kittle is he will be so much better and our team will as well. The numbers at WR will also be affected by how many RB’s we carry, considering we know we will have a FB on our roster. It’s possible we only carry 5 WR’s and if that’s the case, I’d expect it to be Hill, Waddle, Wilson, Williams and Ezukanma. If it’s 6 WR’s, then one of those wild cards, or perhaps the veteran Sanu gets the nod, but to me that’s a long shot.
We haven’t had this much talent at the WR position since we had the Marks Brothers, Duper and Clayton. This truly is the closest as far as speed and talent to that duo. Cedrick Wilson could be our Nat Moore completing the trio. Our talent stretches even further though will potential guys like Williams and Bowden Jr. If Williams can stay healthy, much like his former counterpart DeVante Parker, he can be that big WR that wins those contested 50/50 throws. I think Tua is excellent at placing that ball to make those plays work.
I definitely consider the WR position one of our biggest strengths of the team, along with the defense. While our defense isn’t a star studded affair, it’s very solid and there a few young players on the cusp of stardom. In contrast, the WR corps has the stars right now, as Tyreek Hill is a top 3 WR on most lists and Jaylen Waddle, who is just going into year 2 would probably make top 10 on most lists. Cedrick Wilson may really feast this year if/when opposing defense give extra attention to Hill and Waddle. Like Tim often says, and of course this all dependent upon our O-line being competent, our offense will be difficult to defend. If the running game is working and we’re getting push up front, how do they possibly defend our passing game as long as Tua stays upright with enough time to throw? Pick your poison. This WR unit and our defense are the things that have me most excited. Hill, Waddle, Holland, Phillips, Jones, Baker, Wilkins, Ogbah and many more on that defense. If this WR unit plays as well as we hope, we won’t be worrying about who’s getting the carries in the run game.
#stangerstrong
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“Tagovailoa scrambled into the end zone from about 10 yards out.”
If he’s wearing a red no contact jersey and there is no tackling anyhow….. exactly how does that work? We going two hand touch?
It could have just be a clean run, it happens.
It does, but was more interested in the Camp rules in general on such. Obviously if no one is going to tackle Tua he can hit the endzone any time he wants.
I think you’re over thinking it. Everyone knows if the play was there. All the defender has to do is show that the play most likely would have ended here and not in the end zone.
Cool. Just didn’t know how it worked, which I take is an honor system thing. Had never read about the way it goes down before.
“I think that’s a dangerous team. The Dolphins, that’s a dynamic group. You hate to say it’s all on the quarterback, but it kinda feels that way. They’re gonna be solid in just every department, and it’s a matter of whether or not Tua can elevate. If he can elevate, this is another team that’s got double-digit win potential because they’re as explosive as any team in the league right now.”
— NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah
Stanger,
concerning Tua running it in, why could he not just run every play in, even from 50 yds out ?
this is what I was asking you yesterday … how is it clear any play is “over”?
What does “tag off” mean is happening to signal a play has ended?
Was my Q to TIm as well. Why I brought up two hand touch.
Stanger, there are plays where the WR might have been blown up but all the DB does in TC is make soft contact and say you’re done, I could have lit you up. The same with a RB hitting the hole, everyone saw the LB had a chance to blow it up. Or it would have likely been a sack on the QB. The coaches know who won the play and which side has to do better next time.
Guys, yes, Tag off means to tag the guy. You can tell if it would have been a tackle. They aren’t allowing tackle to the ground yet this season. Tomorrow pads come on and maybe Steve will give us some updates from open camp!
I’m here, T-31
We get to hear the opinions on the line play and running game starting tomorrow.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/braylon-sanders/32005341-4e20-3847-fb9d-a498b128c066
LOL
Never heard it put exactly this way
“Grew very few limbs on his route tree. “
Considered a one trick pony but he has athletic and speed skills. You never know.
One thing McDaniel wants is speed.
https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/day-5-miami-dolphins-2022-training-camp-notebook
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Good stuff!
gulp gulp gulp
LOL
I think what’s happening is we’re all so guarded as fans to accept we have a good team. The speed we have on offense is going to pressure teams to back off stacking the box. The run game then takes over.
Braylon Sanders Averaged 21.1 yards per catch for his career. That’s over several years, not one game or even a freakish season.
What if we average over 30 points a game like Dallas and Tampa Bay did last year?
They were #1 and #2.
We were #22 at 20 points per game.
Even the patriots had 27 ppg.
And The Miami Dolphins swept the NE team last year.
But they scored 24 pass and 24 rush TDs.
We got 12 rushing.
CB Trill Williams has been flashing. Iggy has also been playing better. Good to see.
Today marks 7 years since I lost my best friend Jimmy to cancer… he was only 38 years old and left behind 4 beautiful children.
Live your best life, y’all… life is far too short.
I feel for you bro. That’s always tough stuff.
Thank you, my bigger Bro. I appreciate that, man.
Naples – If we average over 30 points per game we’re going to be a legitimate contender this season. Our defense should be even better, so if that happens on offense, look out!
We’d only need one more TD and a FG over what we did last year.
Doesn’t it seem like having a better OL, better RBs, Tyreek, and McDaniel taken all together could equal one more TD and a FG per game?
Yes and no. New offense, a lot of new coaches and a brand new playbook. Sean McVay got that Rams offense humming his first season to 30PPG (29.9 to be exact). I’m thinking if McD can duplicate that he will be close to the top of COTY and the Dolphins could be SB contenders.
RIP Jimmy.
That’s just way too young.
I remember M talking about that years ago. Yeah, way too young.
Pads today!
You know the guys must be jacked in anticipation.
Preston Williams tweets that he wants an opportunity
Dude, you’ve had an opportunity for 3 years now. Don’t be a whiny baby. Step up!!!
Figures PFT would jump on a negative story.
If our #2 bold prediction happens, look out!
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-bold-predictions-every-nfl-team-2022-afc-east
T -43
I’m in, and in the shade, couple players out early, the rest in about 15 minutes
This place is beautiful, 2 side by side 100 yard fields
May be spam
New punt returner, Jason Sanders😝
I’m kinda glad to see a slightly unhappy tweet from Williams.
First, if he’s struggling to get an opportunity, it means our WR corp is significantly upgraded, which we knew, but this means it’s showing during practice.
Second, I’ve been waiting for an unhappy shoe to drop. It’s been all roses so far, which, in this business it’s unrealistic to think it would go on forever. This is mild disgruntlement; I’m curious to see how it’s handled.
Hot as fuck on the field. Getting ready for Sept 1pm home games
Cloudy though
Go get you one of these Steve
Missed it coming in, will swing by later
Coach has jokes
Zen
X in pads ready to go
Based on music I predict Hill in Orange jersey
Here we go
False alarm, just kickers and punters
Heather’s 70 yard punts and high
Davis is big as fuck
Braylon Sanders getting crowd fired up
Seiler in Orange
Different music now, more to my liking
Just group drills so far, nothing meaningful
Everyone on field 1, here we go
11 on 11
Tua in crowd loud
Tyreek!!!
Bootleg left
Ingram 5 yard loss on a run
OMG is Waddle fast Phillips had edge didn’t matter
Tua to Hill for 20, AVG mightve had sack
Nice run by chase
Ahmed nice run
Teddy in on the runs
Mostert blown up 4 yard loss
Mostert fast to outside
10 in box
Chase is elusive and quick
Skyler
Just missed on outside 20 yards downfield catch no toe tap
Sack Goode
White with nice outside run
Tua in, play action no one open threw into ground
Sack again Ingram
Tua quick 7 Gesicki, someone knocked him on ass
Bridgewater sack, looked clueless, rush all over him
Egovoen big hit on Gaskin run
Skyler threaded needle 10 yard out to EZ
Skyler scramble past Ingram, may have let up
Doaks for nothing middle run
Wilson nice catch and run for 15-20, EZ on the play was held 15 yards downfield after a nice move
STs kickoff 11 v 11
Heather’s deep in EZ Mostert return
Now Waddle, no kicking machine kicks 5 deep in EZ
Chase on KR
Actual kickoff, Heather’s deep and to corner, he has a big leg
Nice breeze in last row on 35
11 v 11
Carter nice catch on side, he’s a bull
Chase nice off tackle
Tua almost pick
Tua 35 yard perfect pass lob over top to EZ, then 15 to Gesucki middle
Skyler 8 yard drop-down to Chase
Doaks nice outside run
Tua throwaway wheel route
Gesicki 10+ over middle pitch and catch
Mother FFFFFFFFFFF
and fined $1.5 million.
Dates don’t add up
Mostert can’t hang on 25 yards outside over top
Tyreek 7 yard crosser
Skylar, Rowe with sack
FLMFFKFK
Skyler deep wobbler to EZ incomplete
Back shoulder deep to Sherfield
NOT HAPPY with Steve Ross right now… 😡
Lots of late dragging crosses for 10+ Gesicki on last one, bread and butter, if the line can hold up
Sorry to fuck up your play by play Steve
No worries
Steve,
Great work, my man! Hope you’re enjoying yourself down there!
Yeah, lots of action, can’t get a read on outside zone yet
Hill screen pass for 10+, all day
Tua to Waddle big gain middle, but pressure there first
Redzone
Run for a couple middle
Play action bootleg to Waddle for 10
1st and goal
6
Jackson false start
Timeout, players confused
Hill screen pass for 5
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The NFL did not find evidence to support Brian Flores’ tanking allegation. Instead, the league unleashes major discipline for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton.
Waddle marked it at 2, practice over, he may have scored
Thanks Steve!
Now for some more shitty news
So they found no evidence of Flores’ allegations, which bodes well for us with his lawsuit, but good lord did Ross really screw the team over. We should feel lucky we’re only losing a first and a third…
“The investigators found tampering violations of unprecedented scope and severity,” Commissioner Goodell said. “I know of no prior instance of a team violating the prohibition on tampering with both a head coach and a star player, to the potential detriment of multiple clubs, over a period of several years. Similarly, I know of no prior instance in which ownership was so directly involved in the violations.”
I guess the good thing is, this kind of proves Flores didn’t get fired because of race, but because the team was setting up a major coup which backfired…
Can’t wait to read OD’s take on Ross after this 😂
Ross is such an idiot. Seriously
yep
Ross needs to step the f^ck back and let his GM handle ALL personnel stuff. It has been a disaster in trying to woo these big names going all the way back to Harbaugh and Fischer. It’s never worked out and we always come away with egg on our faces, but this time it cost us some major picks.
The more I think about this and how important it is teams don’t tamper, the happier I am it’s just a 1st and 3rd- not even in the same year. If this was the Pets, I’d be screaming that Goodell let them off light.
At least the 1st round pick will only be 32. Like losing a second rounder.
Hell yeah