TripleThreat
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Ugh like the player but needs are SEEMINGLY so glaring
I think if Miami wanted a TE they would have drafted one. They knew when the TE run was coming and could have traded up had they desired.Looks like Miami is doing the best they can wpith the way the draft has fallen to them and their lack of picks. I think the TE run hurt them as they figured that one of those guys would make it to them. I think the kid from penn state is still out there.
I think they wait to see how the Dalvin situation goes. Also swift is likely in play. Miami likely goes into training camp with the 5 guys they currently have. If dalvin gets released or becomes available miami can jettison 3/5 guys currently on the roster with minimal hits. I think the seventh rounders are for a big fat DT/NG type and a “whatever pick”I would have said don't be surprised if they took another RB, but I see they don't have a pick until the 7th round. Perhaps Chris Rodriguez in the 7th or as an UDFA?.
Not sure, but it sounds right given if you include practice squad players. These UDFAs could contribute in 2023: P Michael Turn, OK, Matt Turk's nephew. Nose tackle, Brandon Pili, USC, since Jenkins left. He got $100k guaranteed $. CB Ethan Bonner, Stanford, 4.39 40 proday, probably try at ST gunner and backup safety, got $80k guaranteed. Crossen could be cut, so we need a ST replacement.Saw a stat yesterday that I’m not sure is accurate. UDFA’s made up 23% of all NFL players last year !?!
Anyone know if that’s true?
Definitely the message to this point is TE is going to be a 6th OL/hybrid FB, Miami can line up Hill and Waddle wide, 7 blockers plus Tua and then hand off to Achane or others and free them for huge gashes and chunk playsOk. So now we have 20 udfa coming in for the weekend along with 4 picks and what do we know:
1)the Te position in this offense is not a priority. They are a blocker and much like the fullback more of an “outlet” pass than a matchup issue. We do have 2 move te prospects on the roster but how do they see the field with berrios and Wilson still in the team.
2) the rb room will be inexpensive. Dalvin might change that if something happens, but I think miami is set up like the pre-cmc 9ers.
3) this defense is going to be the key in this division. miami, the bills, and the jets all got better offensively this offseason so whichever team slows down the opposing offense and gets turnovers is going to matter.
4) finally: I get a sense miami is not done. Listening to Grier it seems like they went into the draft obviously knowing they weren’t going to solve every issue with 4 picks. They likely went with the “let’s see how this draft unfolds and go from there” we get a cap bump in June and I guess Ced Wilson comes to camp and likely gets traded near cutdowns Or stays if someone gets hurt.
Cam Smith-9.68 out of a possible 10The Dolphins signed a bunch of UDFA rookies to the OL, both starting tackles from Michigan, including 7th rounder Ryan Hayes. One of them should make the team, perhaps a couple on the practice squad. Some are good at run blocking, some at pass protection, if they were good at both they would've been drafted early! We need a decent FA tackle like Cam Flemming to compete with Austin Jackson and backup Armstead.
We also signed a physical TE from Campbell University, Julian Hill, who also has athleticism and YAC ability. I had to look it up, Campbell is in NC. Competition between Tanner Conner, 6th rounder Elijah Higgins, and now Hill. At NT, we gave $100k to the big guy from USC. We also gave $80k to Ethan Bonner, a 4.4 40 CB from Stanford who will likely be tried at safety and ST gunner.
In June free agency, I think we go strong after Cam Flemming and a veteran NT.
I'm excited to see what Cam Smith and Devon Archane do in September. Rookie minicamp starts next week.
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RAS scores for every Dolphins draft pick, some UDFAs
While the Miami Dolphins only had four draft picks in the 2023 selection meeting, general manager Chris Grier and his staff were still busy over the last week. Between the final touches on their scouting process, making the picks and signing over 20 undrafted…dolphinswire.usatoday.com
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Dolphins sign tackle Isaiah Wynn on one-year deal
The Miami Dolphins are adding veteran tackle Isaiah Wynn.www.thephinsider.com
And this is exactly what Miami needs. He may or may not make the team, might be a swing man or back up, 6th man off the bench.
Miami isn't done wheeling and dealing and don't be surprised if Cook ends up starting Week 1 for them
You guys are forgetting this line was solid as long as Armstead was in there. When he was out it was more of a challenge. I also think Miami is likely going to a 6 lineman set with the inline TE basically being another blocker/outlet, but the base grouping will be waddle/HIll RB and then a slot guy/move TE or fullback rounding out the sets. I think the interchangeability of Waddle/Hill/Achane mimics what The niners do with Cmac/Deebo/Aiyuk with the latter being bigger and the former being faster.100% agree.![]()
Dolphins sign tackle Isaiah Wynn on one-year deal
The Miami Dolphins are adding veteran tackle Isaiah Wynn.www.thephinsider.com
And this is exactly what Miami needs. He may or may not make the team, might be a swing man or back up, 6th man off the bench.
Miami isn't done wheeling and dealing and don't be surprised if Cook ends up starting Week 1 for them
Hope they use whatever resources/cap they have left to patch together an average Oline. Really the only glaring need left for them.
Armstead is indeed all world while in but hasn't played a full season yet.You guys are forgetting this line was solid as long as Armstead was in there. When he was out it was more of a challenge.
Gotcha. I agree to a point. Fact is until we get the cash injection from flushing Jones away its going to be a treadmill. The guys they brought in for rookie camp didn't look the part so they brought in these two guys. Lewan still out there as are a few other more costly Tackles. I think Miami goes to camp with this and then see what shakes out. they also have all their draft picks if they need to trade for a tackle later on in the "process"Armstead is indeed all world while in but hasn't played a full season yet.You guys are forgetting this line was solid as long as Armstead was in there. When he was out it was more of a challenge.
These signings haven't moved the needle for me at all... I'll be surprised if they make the team, pleasantly surprised if they contribute. Happy if they're better than last year.
I still have the worry cloud about the OL. I think that Mike White will be better than 2 gloves but if they can't keep Tua upright ... cringe time. The rest of McD's offense I'm excited about... even the TEs
What i took away from this was Achane looks special and our back up QBs are terrible if we lose Tua although I still feel like Sky and his experience thru the Playoffs is something they can build around. Sky is the future Don Strock on this team. But Achane is going to have a lot of mismatches and McDaniel is going to design plays specifically for him and to isolate him on a LB speeding up the sidelines on a wheel route with Hill on the other side drawing double coverage and Waddle underneath also occupying the better DBs.OTA reports starting to leak out...
and McD presser (before heading back the Heat sideline to pump up the crowd?)
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Here's a link to his GoFundMe.Tragic news in our community of Dolphins fans this week. We lost the man behind the hilarious Tuanon parody account. Eric leaves behind his wife and four children. Anything helps
Dolphin players and wives and fans have been generous. First, AVG's wife donated $1,000. Then Cheetah with $7,000. Now, Tua with $10,000. Initial goal of $50k reached, so now the goal is $75k.Here's a link to his GoFundMe.Tragic news in our community of Dolphins fans this week. We lost the man behind the hilarious Tuanon parody account. Eric leaves behind his wife and four children. Anything helps
I've met Big E and Dolphreaky both have done really good work in the community. Dolphreaky most recently with the hurricane, she lives in SW FL.A buddy of mine is a season ticket holder. He's far from a diehard, but he's gotten to know some of them. Last year I went to a game with him and I got introduced to a guy who had been named Fan of the Year. At first I thought he was joking, but it was actually an award the NFL gives out to people like him. It opened my eyes to the notion that a lot of the guys you see on TV painting their faces and wearing silly costumes make use of their platform to do good works in the community, raise money, etc.
I'd love a showcase and trade of Ced WilsonThe battle for #3, #4 WR will be intense. Ezukanma and Chosen are making noise in camp. Berrios will also be in the mix, along with Cracraft who made key catches early last year. Cedric Wilson could be odd man out, a trade is unlikely due to the $7 mil salary, but he did well in 2021 when pressed into action in Dallas.
If they can do all 3 BONUSI absolutely get the allure, if signing him negates resigning Connor Williams and Zach Sieler, I'm out.
Achane has the potential to be really good
He posted that on his Twitter, he basically is telling the NFL to go bleep themselves, he only wants to be a Miami DolphinMoP you're gonna be happy with his IG story minutes ago.