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These are the 11 young players who I have spotlighted as guys who need to stand up and be counted in 2007. I know there may be others but I picked these 11 guys:
FB- Kyle Eckel ...... Has been out of football for a couple years while serving in the military. He was a guy who was a physical throwback and was as tough as nails when he played collegiately at Navy. Some say he is a more mobile version of a young Mike Alstott. We shall see.
WR- Derek Hagan ..... Has the size, speed and can play physical but needs to work on hand placement and catching the ball with consistency.
WR- Marcus Vick ..... Is a pretty good athlete who just needs more reps at WR. If he stays out of trouble he could blossom like other former college QBs turned WR.
G- Joe Toledo ..... Is a big, mobile and athletic guy who is raw. His biggest problem is staying healthy. A good project for Houck to work with.
T- Anthony Alabi ..... Another athletic o-lineman. He's entering his third season so he needs to turn it up a notch and challenge for playing time.
DT- Fred Evans ..... With Traylor possibly being in his last season and the uncertainty with guys like Kevin Carter (cap casualty?), Manny Wright and Wilkinson in 2007, Evans needs to step forward in a hurry. He's a high motor guy who needs to get stronger. An off-season in the weight room should help.
DT- Kevin Vickerson ..... A big tough guy who hasn't done much his first two seasons because of the depth on the Dolphins d-line. Entering his third season he needs to start pushing for playing time.
DT- Rod Wright ..... Needs a coach who will light a fire under him so he plays to his potential. He has all the tools and could play either DE or DT. He is the most intriguing of all the young d-linemen since he was considered a 1st round pick at one time.
DT- Manny Wright ..... The biggest question is, will he ever return to play for the Dolphins? If he does and has his depression problems under control and stays in shape he has the ability to develop into a dominant force. But right now there are simply too many question marks with him.
CB- Shirdonya Mitchell ..... Would've been a 1st day pick in the draft, the year he was eligible had he not suffered a knee injury. Ran 4.3's in the 40 prior to injury and is a good athlete.
S- Jason Allen ..... Needs to take command of the starting free safety job in 2007 and justify his 1st round selection. Will be fun to see how he is after a year under his belt.
FB- Kyle Eckel ...... Has been out of football for a couple years while serving in the military. He was a guy who was a physical throwback and was as tough as nails when he played collegiately at Navy. Some say he is a more mobile version of a young Mike Alstott. We shall see.
WR- Derek Hagan ..... Has the size, speed and can play physical but needs to work on hand placement and catching the ball with consistency.
WR- Marcus Vick ..... Is a pretty good athlete who just needs more reps at WR. If he stays out of trouble he could blossom like other former college QBs turned WR.
G- Joe Toledo ..... Is a big, mobile and athletic guy who is raw. His biggest problem is staying healthy. A good project for Houck to work with.
T- Anthony Alabi ..... Another athletic o-lineman. He's entering his third season so he needs to turn it up a notch and challenge for playing time.
DT- Fred Evans ..... With Traylor possibly being in his last season and the uncertainty with guys like Kevin Carter (cap casualty?), Manny Wright and Wilkinson in 2007, Evans needs to step forward in a hurry. He's a high motor guy who needs to get stronger. An off-season in the weight room should help.
DT- Kevin Vickerson ..... A big tough guy who hasn't done much his first two seasons because of the depth on the Dolphins d-line. Entering his third season he needs to start pushing for playing time.
DT- Rod Wright ..... Needs a coach who will light a fire under him so he plays to his potential. He has all the tools and could play either DE or DT. He is the most intriguing of all the young d-linemen since he was considered a 1st round pick at one time.
DT- Manny Wright ..... The biggest question is, will he ever return to play for the Dolphins? If he does and has his depression problems under control and stays in shape he has the ability to develop into a dominant force. But right now there are simply too many question marks with him.
CB- Shirdonya Mitchell ..... Would've been a 1st day pick in the draft, the year he was eligible had he not suffered a knee injury. Ran 4.3's in the 40 prior to injury and is a good athlete.
S- Jason Allen ..... Needs to take command of the starting free safety job in 2007 and justify his 1st round selection. Will be fun to see how he is after a year under his belt.
