I have really enjoyed watching the first 3 games of the preseason. That defensive line against Atlanta was sweet. But all of the plays I have seen made this preseason were by veteran players. Tannehill, Landry, Miller, Suh, Wake, Grimes, etc. I already knew these guys could play.
What I really wanted to see this preseason was Parker, Stills, Cameron and Ajayi. I am still waiting. These are very talented athletes who can elevate the level of play for any team. The Dolphins look like wild card contenders without any of these guys, so what will they bring to the table when fully implemented and in synch with the offense? I am a very big believer in the matchup aspect. For example, if Parker becomes #1 WR and Sills becomes #2, what will Landry and Jennings do? If a defense has trouble covering that talented group of receivers, who covers Sims and Cameron? If the opponent plays 6 Defensive backs to try to cover these weapons, what will Miler and Ajayi do? If somehow you found a way to cover all these guys down field, Tannehill moves pretty well with the ball in his hands, especially if the defense is running away from him in coverage. If these new players are anything close to what they were projected to be, this offense will be as big of a matchup nightmare as our defense is shaping up to be, maybe even more! If the offense does come together, I feel like that elevates this team to a Superbowl Contender by the end of the season. Fortunately for us, that's when the Superbowl is played!
What I really wanted to see this preseason was Parker, Stills, Cameron and Ajayi. I am still waiting. These are very talented athletes who can elevate the level of play for any team. The Dolphins look like wild card contenders without any of these guys, so what will they bring to the table when fully implemented and in synch with the offense? I am a very big believer in the matchup aspect. For example, if Parker becomes #1 WR and Sills becomes #2, what will Landry and Jennings do? If a defense has trouble covering that talented group of receivers, who covers Sims and Cameron? If the opponent plays 6 Defensive backs to try to cover these weapons, what will Miler and Ajayi do? If somehow you found a way to cover all these guys down field, Tannehill moves pretty well with the ball in his hands, especially if the defense is running away from him in coverage. If these new players are anything close to what they were projected to be, this offense will be as big of a matchup nightmare as our defense is shaping up to be, maybe even more! If the offense does come together, I feel like that elevates this team to a Superbowl Contender by the end of the season. Fortunately for us, that's when the Superbowl is played!
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