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FINALLY!!!
OTAs:
May 24-26
May 31
June 1-2
June 6-9
Mandatory Camp:
June 14-16
OTAs:
May 24-26
May 31
June 1-2
June 6-9
Mandatory Camp:
June 14-16
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Critical camp watch situations:
Xavien Howard- Not only was Howard our 2nd round pick but he was also our 4th round pick. To me, this says Greer is 100% certain that Howard will start in 2016. This was a huge decision with Greer's first real pick as the Dolphins GM. Tunsil pretty much fell from Heaven and right into his lap. If Howard can't beat out Lippett and Maxwell, we might be in for huge disappointment. Because the next pick was Alabama perennial back-up, Kenyan Drake. Greer passed up a RB in Kenneth Dixon that lit up the college football world both rushing and receiving as a fulltime back. He also passed up numerous offensive lineman along with some quality LBs and Safeties. Unless Ajayi proves to be a very solid starter and Drake is lightning in a bottle, this pick could will justifiably be viewed as yet another Dolphins head scratcher along the lines of Ted Ginn, Eddie Moore, Eric Kumerow and either one of the Jamars. Carroo, who is a stud WR, cost us plenty to acquire in round three. My question here is do we have the type of Quarterback with the ability to spread the ball around enough to keep all of these pass catchers happy? If not, one or two will be heading out the door after the season and our net gain is 0. Yes, you have to have quality depth to have a successful season but you have to have two quality starting line-ups to have any success at all. I don't understand stacking solid units when there are still holes to address (OG, MLB, S) or drafting college niche playmakers at a position that has no proven starter. If Howard is not starting day one and Drake slides back to the #3 or #4 RB, Greer should be sent packing, regardless of how players from Carroo on down perform.-
I dont understand what you are saying here my friend...
We drafted - let's get over it...
All those players you mentioned have an associated risk to them as well. No one can predict how they are going to perform in the NFL. our front office had a plan and they stuck to it...let's appreciate that and move on... -
Agree with Bahamas. Those were the picks. IMO they weren't looking for a "starting" RB because they have one in Ajayi. I mean he would have been a first round pick if not for "long range" concerns about his knee (a condition he's played through in college with no pain). Drake was a pick that fits Gase's offense, he can return kicks, he covers kicks, he's got great hands out of the backfield, and he averaged 6 ypc when running the ball for Alabama. He's a Reggie Bush type of player, which is what they were looking to draft. As for Howard, he was a top 5 CB on EVERY draft experts list. He perfectly fits they type of CB that VJ is putting on this team now.
Fact is every team has draft busts and surprises. Drake is not a head scratcher IMO, in fact I was pumped when they drafted him. I've seen enough of Ajayi in college to know he'll be a VG lead back, I'd venture to bet better than Miller at the end of the day. And to say Drake is a perennial back isn't much of an insult when you see who was playing in front of him. Drake would have been a starter and 1000 rusher on about 95% of division 1 college teams.
At the end of the day Greer picked the players that he, his scouts, and his coaches wanted to pick in those slots. I'm fine with that because unlike some posters here I actually know that I don't do the film study, sit in the meetings, or get paid to evaluate the players who will make this team better and fit the schemes the coaches are running, the guys who picked the draft do.
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Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero
Third round pick Kenyon Drake is Dolphins only unsigned draft pick.
Chris Perkins @chrisperk
CB Tony Lippett said he's getting more comfortable at press coverage.
Chris Perkins @chrisperk
Ja'Wuan James said he'll stay at RT.
Alain Poupart @apoupartFins
[email protected] says his foot injury last year was the first time in his football career, at any level, he had been hurt.
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Ja'Wuan James said he was excited when Tunsil was drafted. As we've reported, James said James is still at RT.
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Odd scene at Dolphin,with Suh(back from Oregon) sitting in on buddy Jason Jones' press conf. working video,on his cellphone.
Alain Poupart @apoupartFins
Jarvis Landry wants to "continue to push the envelope."
Alain Poupart @apoupartFins
DE Jason Jones says he took free agent visits with Dallas and Pittsburgh before signing with the @MiamiDolphins.
Chris Perkins @chrisperk
#Dolphins DE Jason Jones addresses the media w/Ndamukong Suh working video.
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Bobby McCain says he's first-team slot corner so far, as expected
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Mario Williams happy here. Says Vance Joseph implementing defense to play to their abilities.
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Dolphins CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu said he had two surgeries on his knee by same doctor. Doctor says he's "perfectly fine" now.
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Fins CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu said he's gaining back everything he had before knee injury...Doing everything now...Says working in slot & boundary
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Mario Williams on playing with Cameron Wake: "Being able to play alongside him, it's going to make it a little bit easier."
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jordan Phillips calls 31-year-old Mario Williams "a freak of a man.
Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero
Dolphins CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu worked in OTA drills today. Second day in nearly 18 months since knee injury he's worked in a practice setting.
Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu: "I definitely have to learn the game all over again and get a feel for a new defense."
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Nice to see some updates. Suh is back, IEO is healthy and working, the defense is loving Joseph and we're not reading any BS about ''scheme fit''. Instead Joseph is tailoring to the strengths of his players.
Wish we had more new from the OL and offense.
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K... said fk it and checked out Omar's twat account. He's already given Andre Branch the KOD by bragging on him.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Brandon Doughty with a nice first down throw to Jarvis Landry. Caught my eye. Well placed ball
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Looks like Jordan Phillips has leapfrogged Earl Mitchell.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Very impressive to see Byron Maxwell run with Kenny Stills step for step on a deep pattern. No separation on a thrown ball that was inc
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Laremy Tunsil just took a left tackle snap with the third team OLine and put Farrington Hugeunin on the ground. Nice punch.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
I need to see Andre Branch in pads because without pads nobody can block him consistently
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Nice left side run by Kenyan Drake, who is presently running with second teamers.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Laremy Tunsil just allowed Chris Jones to get a would be sack on Matt Moore. Not impressed
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Andre Branch's revenge. He would have crushed Tannehill on blindside. I'm becoming a fan
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 25m25 minutes ago
Nice wash away block by Branden Albert to keep Andre Branch away from Tannehill.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Tyler Patmon has caught my eye. Just watched him breakup his second pass.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Nice run by Jay Ajayi. I don't evaluate tailbacks without pads, but he's putting in that work.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Andre Branch just collapsed the pocket on Ryan Tannehill. He has a quick first step.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Michael Thomas just broke up a deep catch Devante Parker almost caught over Tony Lippett, who let him get behind him.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
The Dolphins are cross training all the lineman. One snap Jamil Douglas is playing guard, the very next he is at center.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Jay Ajayi is likely going to be utilized plenty in the Dolphins' passing game.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
The way Kenny Stills is moving is a lot different than last year. You can tell he's healthy & working to get the $
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
DeVante Parker is running these routes hard and crisp. Nice!
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Laremy Tunsil looks like he's at home playing next to Mike Pouncey.
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Love the look IEO gave Omar was asking him stupid questions.
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Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Adam Gase called the first week of OTAs "a little sloppy."
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
"He has done a good job. He challenges the wide outs....he hasn't disappointed one bit," Gase on Byron Maxwell.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Top performers from today: 1. Byron Maxwell (INT); 2. Andre Branch (constant pressure) 3. AJ Hendy (INT, active safety)
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Tight end Gabe Hughes just scored a TD during 7-on-7s, which includes some RAC. Didn't see the QB.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Laremy Tunsil stayed after practice to work on his pass setting with his coaches and Ruben Carter.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Byron Maxwell picked off a Ryan Tannehill pass during 7-on-7 after DeVante Parker fell on his route.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
Nice breakup by AJ Henry on a pass to Brandon Shippen. OK rookie....you now have my attention. Carry on
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
The Dolphins saved 7-on-7s for last, allowing the Dlinemen and Olinemen to go inside. This is new.
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly
I've now watched three Dolphins practices and I haven't noticed Isa Abdul Quddus once. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
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Interesting stuff on Hendy. The Bucs were reported to have him listed as the 3rd best FS coming out. He had some character concerns at Maryland and was suspended at one point. He played alongside Sean Davis.Comment
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From the morning...
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Thomas Duarte (on quarters system), Reshad Jones (presumably contract), Cam Wake and Spencer Paysinger not present for the start of practice.
Luis D. Sung @FLSportDebater
Hey guys, remember to take tweets with a grain of salt, maybe more than one. They're all in pajamas out there, no pads or hitting.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Early 5/26 practice report: Jones still away from Dolphins camp
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Nice to see Branden Albert out there for a May practice. Last year was tough for him
Chris Perkins @chrisperk
WR/TE Thomas Duarte not at OTA today. UCLA on quarter system (not semester) & hasn't graduated yet.
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James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
First would-be sack of #Dolphins practice today goes to DT Jordan Phillips on QB Ryan Tannehill.
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Carroo is not practicing but running on sidelines. Doesn't look like anything serious
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
Then, #Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill throws a strike to WR DeVante Parker on the next play for 20-plus yards. Good comeback by the offense.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Add Jason Jones to the players doing rehab work to the side
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
I took a look at #Dolphins rookie CB Xavien Howard for a couple plays. Good size and likes to get his hands on WRs. His development is key.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Tannehill misses the target by a foot, then drops and does push-ups.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Still no Ja'Wuan James in team drills. Getting a long look at Billy Turner.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
My one kicker tweet for the day: Marshall Koehn can CRUSH the ball.
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
A clear hold by OL Billy Turner on DE Mario Williams, who was closing in QB Ryan Tannehill. That play would've cost the offense 10 yards.
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
On the next play #Dolphins DE Andre Branch gets a QB sack.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Tunsil getting some "welcome to the NFL" moments in practice today.
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
Interesting that DL Chris Jones beats #Dolphins OL Laremy Tunsil. Rough day for the o-line so far.
Luis D. Sung @FLSportDebater
Tunsil getting put through the wringer at guard apparently. Welp time for the entirety of Dolphins Twitter to have a collective heart attack
James Walker @JamesWalkerNFL
#Dolphins WR DeVante Parker beats CB Byron Maxwell over the middle for a first down. Fun matchup to watch.
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Gase on Parker: He's had some snaps where he's won and he's had some snaps that he's lost.
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Gase on Tannehill: His intelligence is off the charts
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Jenkins: What gives me confidence is scheme, not just me but a lot of guys. We'll be able to make a lot of plays and play fast
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Jenkins says this scheme works really well for him and other players. Let's them play fast.
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Jelani Jenkins says everyone listens to DC Vance Joseph, he has command of the room and is "brilliant"
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Parker: "It feel great to be healthy. ... It put me behind a lot. It was a struggle. Looking forward to this season now."
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Parker said all the WRs are being moved around, outside and slot
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Parker said he's learning every position, would be comfortable playing slot.
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Parker said he went back and forth between hometown and South Florida in offseason, worked with Tannehill and the other WRs
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ndrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill on Gase: He's an excellent teacher. He's very efficient, clear. Everyone in room can understand what he's saying & expects
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill: Things weren't as clean as we would have like today. But it's Day 3 of OTAs. We're learning. We want it to happen quickly
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill says he had himself do 20 push-ups after missing a target
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill has more freedom now to adjust on line of scrimmage. "There's a lot of freedom in what we do, that'll make us always on attack"
Adam Beasley @AdamHBeasley
Tannehill on Parker: "I expect big things out of him. ... Be a guy that other teams fear."
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill: This is exciting offense to be in no matter what position because of the way we attack defenses, Gase's aggressive style
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill: Lazor's offense we wanted to create tempo we were locked in -- what he called was what we ran. This offense we'll mix it up
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill: We've been sacked a lot here the last few years. To have Tunsil drop to us in first round was huge for us
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill on Tunsil: First time I saw him in person I looked over "wow, that looks like an OL." He's athletic, he's big, he has long arms
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP
Tannehill calls Jakeem Grant "a fun guy." "he's small but we call him Mighty Mouse. He's one of the fastest guys I've ever seen"
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP 2h2 hours ago
Tannehill says Carroo was dinged up 1st day of OTAs but he's "a strong, physical guy." Likes what he can bring to the offense
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP 52m52 minutes ago
#Dolphins LB Koa Misi involved in late-night bar fight, not arrested. Source says Misi attacked first & retaliated
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Gase and Tannehill fluffing each other.
Dafuq is Koa Misi doing in GD bar late at night? Seems like every fkn off-season, he's in the news for a fist fight.
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Only question i have is who the hell is Farrington Huge Onion??!!!Originally posted by cuchulainn View Post
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Koa Misi should start looking for a job after this year. Tired of his no brain antics.The happiness of the Dolphin is to exist.... Jacques Cousteau.Comment
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An aggressive guy who seems to love violence...you'd think he'd be a better football player! SMH...Originally posted by Aquaaiea View PostComment
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cuchulainn commented
9 hours ago
Misi is a SS LB and nothing more. Can't see us bringing him back after this season.
Unfortunately it seems we've been saying that the last few years...
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