During last off-season throwing sessions, Cracraft replied that he had played 10 lbs later the previous season @185. His shoulder injury along with Ezukanma's neck injury may have had a bigger impact than noticed. The offense seemed vulnerable to an edge blowing up the QB & RB in the backfield so they may have used a kitchen sink approach at with multiple players targeting the edge with blocking, chipping, running, and receiving assignments. Losing these two to shoulder and neck issues may have impacted the offense more than realized.
The Dolphins off-season workouts lead by Tua has a college spring practice vibe. With better timing, did Cracraft add intermediate routes during these workout? Last season also had rookie skill position players with very limited production in the passing game. With Anchane injured during training camp and other 2 UDFAs, it's understandable and perhaps we'll see significant improvement. The weight target for borderline players may also be telling. Brooks contribution was as a blocker; a role played by injured players as well as Jeff Wilson so might he come in lighter. Ahmed seems like another that might be lighter as his contribution may be greater in the passing game and would he be more agile at a scatback weight?