Finsmob Unleashed

In just two weeks, the Miami Dolphins will begin Training Camp! This will be our first real look at the new Miami Dolphins 2024 Draft class, as well as seeing up close and personal how our players coming back from injury look, such as our OLB trio of Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode, although the 2 starters, Chubb and Phillips are obviously most important. As far as the rookies are concerned, OLB Chop Robinson and OLB Mohammed Kamara could potentially take on some big roles early on if the aforementioned duo of Phillips and Chubb aren’t ready to go at the start of the season. RB Jaylen Wright figures to have a chance at a decent amount of playing time, but RB Raheem Mostert is still at the top of the depth chart along with last year’s rookie sensation De’Von Achane. Achane, however, had a tough time staying on the field, so Wright could end up with a prominent role.

Besides the injured players and rookies, we’ll get our first look at some newcomers, such as CB Kendall Fuller, S Jordan Poyer, LB Jordyn Brooks, along with the majority of the defensive line, including Calais Campbell, Teair Tart, Neville Gallimore, Benito Jones, Da’Shawn Hand, Isaiah Mack, Jonathan Harris and Brandon Pili. 2nd year CB Cam Smith, who was our first draft pick in 2023, RD 2 pick #51, really needs to show up and have a strong camp, along with a strong preseason as well. Rookie LT Patrick Paul will be given a fair learning curve and there should be no immediate need for him to be ready for action as we have good depth at the tackle position with Kendall Lamm and Kion Smith. It would be great if Paul could look the part quickly, but again, not necessary.

Other rookies who could end up being counted on as depth pieces in the offense are WR’s Malik and Tahj Washington (no relation). One, or both may end up making the roster as they compete with veteran WR’s Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft, Erik Ezukanma, Braylon Sanders and Anthony Schwartz, as well as UDFA Je’Quan Burton. The offensive line battle should be a good one, as there are several players who are pretty close in talent vying for 3 spots in the interior. LT Terron Armstead and RT Austin Jackson are the only 2 positions that are decided, although I know many feel C Aaron Brewer is also locked in. To be fair, the heavy competition will be at the 2 OG spots as Isaiah Wynn, Lester Cotton, Robert Jones, Jack Driscoll, and Liam Eichenberg battle it out for the LG and RG spots. It’s possible we might still add another player to be in this competition. I also want to see the two special teams guys we picked up, because lord knows we could do better there. LB Anthony Walker, formerly of the Cleveland Browns and S Siran Neal, formerly of the Buffalo Bills. These two aces should help solidify our special teams unit that struggled last season.

First and foremost, let’s hope for no serious injuries. Let’s also hope for strong competition all around, and maybe a nice surprise or two. Wouldn’t it be a thrill if either or both Jaelan Phillips and/or Bradley Chubb looked ready to go? Wouldn’t it be wild if Patrick Paul came into camp like a beast and looked good enough to start right away, making the inevitable games missed by starter Terron Armstead less trepidatious? I’m hoping for some good things from the Washington WR’s, and hope one or both show well enough to stick. I hope Cam Smith looks great, good enough to start right away. I hope Jaylen Wright looks physical, along with being quick through the hole and show some pass blocking ability. We could use a back who runs with some “mean”. As a whole, competition usually brings out the best in players, let’s hope we get the best.

GO DOLPHINS!!!