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WR Erik Ezukanma, MIA (1 Viewer)

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"Eazy-E" has made the biggest impact of any new player not named Tyreek or Terron. He's 6'2", 209 pounds with 4.53 40 speed. He's better than his college stats indicate, as the QB situation was subpar at Texas Tech. He uses his size and physicality to get open and get contested balls. His ball tracking skills are very good. He's hard to bring down. He did many jet sweeps at TT, broke many tackles. For dynasty, he's someone to follow. Forget the depth chart - he's already passed Preston and Bowden and might be on par with Cedric Wilson. I'm excited to see how he does this preseason starting Saturday vs the Bucs.

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My 1st post in this new forum...gonna take a little getting used to.
I also have seen that Eazy-E is tearing up camp and in fact Miami is trying actively to trade the Unicorn and that other guy the Miami fans here always like to inject in any Miami Dolphins post.

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He was a guy I targeted at the very end of my rookie drafts. I liked the measurables and other things that scouts had to say about him. I'm now wishing I grabbed him in more leagues since it sounds like he's making a name for himself.

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Excellent preseason game versus the Raiders. He's also been great in practices. He played in the 3rd quarter with Bridgewater at QB, and the 4th with Skylar Thompson. His skills remind me of Davonte Adams. Size and strength at 6'2" 209, enough speed at 4.53, good routevrunning, gets separation, good hands. By next year, he should be WR#3 behind Hill and Waddle.

Erik Ezukanma with an incredible catch from Skylar Thompson

From Ryan Smith of pff:

>>#Dolphins rookie WR Erik Ezukanma was the star of the team last night:

- 31 snaps
- 93.8 overall grade (elite)
- 8 targets, 6 receptions, 114 yards
- 4 first downs

*Here is your weekly “this team is DEEP at WR” reminder🔥🔥🔥

Photo cred: (@MiamiDolphins)
#FinsUp https://t.co/22YHmYbimL<<
 
One of my favorite "free" players from waivers in deep roster leagues. He flashed last preseason, is in a good offense, and is talented. You could do a lot worse.
 
dipandglide said:
One of my favorite "free" players from waivers in deep roster leagues. He flashed last preseason, is in a good offense, and is talented. You could do a lot worse.
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Me too
Omar has stated a few times that he can't stand out on a consistent basis and that's his biggest problem. He can flash on Friday then go several practices with doing nothing noteworthy. Coach said something similar and Erik was doing better.
It's not effort. It's maturity of the finest finer points that doing this n that makes a big play.
 
Achane being drafted, IMHO that will be Miami's #3 WR or could be 3rd on the team in catches.
I think Ezukanma is an exciting prospect, he won't get a lot of playing time when the season starts, he couldn't get on the field last year but some of that was a complicated playbook that was repeated by Tyreek Hill who claims he played on pure instinct and is just getting the playbook down for 2023...think about that. I also thought Waddle looked lost at times in the offense so again the playbook was difficult to learn for a lot of the players involved, especially the WRs.

Miami is actively looking to trade Cedric Wilson, when that happens it will open up more playing time for Ezukanma but also realize there are a couple other guys likely to see touches and try to bust big plays. Berrios and Cracraft will see the field and Cracraft was pretty good in '22. Also Robbie Anderson who goes by a different last name, Chosen, he's on the roster as well much to my dismay.
Lot of mouths to feed in this offense, just be careful on '23 expectations, I really don't see huge numbers for him yet.
 
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Erik Ezukama continues to intrigue. He can sink into his routes and explode out of them, and he's going to be stronger than most DBs he sees. Made a bunch of plays out here.

It's such a treat to watch Tua. The ball is always where it needs to be. Lots of run after catch today.
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I don't know that he even has a shot at playing time this year.
I think if I were...I'd ask the team to trade or release me in the most respectful meeting I can arrange.

Last year was the Titans- Glass WR corps that could break down any minute. Maybe the Giants this year? Maybe Broncos?

He's gotta make a move
 
Ministry of Pain said:
Achane being drafted, IMHO that will be Miami's #3 WR or could be 3rd on the team in catches.
I think Ezukanma is an exciting prospect, he won't get a lot of playing time when the season starts, he couldn't get on the field last year but some of that was a complicated playbook that was repeated by Tyreek Hill who claims he played on pure instinct and is just getting the playbook down for 2023...think about that. I also thought Waddle looked lost at times in the offense so again the playbook was difficult to learn for a lot of the players involved, especially the WRs.

Miami is actively looking to trade Cedric Wilson, when that happens it will open up more playing time for Ezukanma but also realize there are a couple other guys likely to see touches and try to bust big plays. Berrios and Cracraft will see the field and Cracraft was pretty good in '22. Also Robbie Anderson who goes by a different last name, Chosen, he's on the roster as well much to my dismay.
Lot of mouths to feed in this offense, just be careful on '23 expectations, I really don't see huge numbers for him yet.
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This was spot on
He's not going to see a lot of snaps with the infusion of a couple young rookie WRs that have a good chance to catch on and be a part of the offense.
Erik has had 2 full seasons to establish himself and make a contribution, he hasn't and it's time for Miami to possibly move on.
 
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Ministry of Pain said:
He's not going to see a lot of snaps with the infusion of a couple young rookie WRs hat have a good chance to catch on and be a part of the offense.
Erik has had 2 full seasons to establish himself and make a contribution, he hasn't and it's time for Miami to possibly move on.
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He had a Deebo role as a rusher in the first 2 games last year before the season-ending neck injury. Not super successful 5 rushes 22 yards. I'm hearing that he's not a great route runner, which is imperative in this offense. He excelled in preseason 1 with Skylar based on phyicality. I think they move on or trade for a conditional pick which is sad given that Welker probably had a role in his selection and he went a round early based on NFLdraftBuzz.

That would leave Cracraft, Berrios, and the Washington guys fighting for 3 spots.
 
SoBeDad said:
Ministry of Pain said:
He's not going to see a lot of snaps with the infusion of a couple young rookie WRs hat have a good chance to catch on and be a part of the offense.
Erik has had 2 full seasons to establish himself and make a contribution, he hasn't and it's time for Miami to possibly move on.
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He had a Deebo role as a rusher in the first 2 games last year before the season-ending neck injury. Not super successful 5 rushes 22 yards. I'm hearing that he's not a great route runner, which is imperative in this offense. He excelled in preseason 1 with Skylar based on phyicality. I think they move on or trade for a conditional pick which is sad given that Welker probably had a role in his selection and he went a round early based on NFLdraftBuzz.

That would leave Cracraft, Berrios, and the Washington guys fighting for 3 spots.
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Berrios can return kicks and has done it throughout his career, my guess is Cracraft might not make it on the final roster in August
 
Ministry of Pain said:
Berrios can return kicks and has done it throughout his career, my guess is Cracraft might not make it on the final roster in August
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Cracraft is a better WR than Berrios and can play all positions. But he's struggled to stay healthy. Berrios has been reliable at KR and PR, maybe top 3rd, but isn't a threat to break off a long one anymore, I think he bulked up too much. He caught almost everything as a WR, but got little separation. Unless someone emerges in pre-season at KR & PR, you're probably right about Berrios.

Tahj just caught this bomb from Tua in OTA, I'm not sure who was covering. I'd hate for either Washington to not make the team if they show promise in preseason. BTW, Tahj returned KOs in college.


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So what's up with this guy? I know Waldman and other draft nerds were high on him pre-draft. Camp reports always seem positive, and when he's on the field, he really does pass the eye test. He looks like he belongs. So what's missing? Toughness? Problems learning the playbook? Darren Waller stuff? I'd love to see him get a chance but it's an ominous sign he's never been given a chance to show out on Sundays. It looks even worse with Miami being able to sneak him onto the practice squad. Seems like we can chalk it up to unrealized potential at this point.
 
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So what's up with this guy? I know Waldman and other draft nerds were high on him pre-draft. Camp reports always seem positive, and when he's on the field, he really does pass the eye test. He looks like he belongs. So what's missing? Toughness? Problems learning the playbook? Darren Waller stuff? I'd love to see him get a chance but it's an ominous sign he's never been given a chance to show out on Sundays. It looks even worse with Miami being able to sneak him onto the practice squad. Seems like we can chalk it up to unrealized potential at this point.
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Didn't have a great summer per usual, made it to the PS like "he's our guy "
He should have left whenever he's had the chance. He's never going to beat out Hill or Waddle and needs experience. All this sitting gives me big doubts about him
 
Bri said:
Jacob's Ladder said:
So what's up with this guy? I know Waldman and other draft nerds were high on him pre-draft. Camp reports always seem positive, and when he's on the field, he really does pass the eye test. He looks like he belongs. So what's missing? Toughness? Problems learning the playbook? Darren Waller stuff? I'd love to see him get a chance but it's an ominous sign he's never been given a chance to show out on Sundays. It looks even worse with Miami being able to sneak him onto the practice squad. Seems like we can chalk it up to unrealized potential at this point.
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Didn't have a great summer per usual, made it to the PS like "he's our guy "
He should have left whenever he's had the chance. He's never going to beat out Hill or Waddle and needs experience. All this sitting gives me big doubts about him
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Agree. I'm out. Resigning Waddle and Hill early and drafting Washington are even worse signs for the guy. Not getting sniped by another team is even worse. The WR position is just so deep in the NFL these days, you have to do a lot to set yourself apart. It doesn't look like Eazy E ever will.
 
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