AC in the AM: Impressions After First Week Of OTAs

[Fin Fan in Cali]

http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/a...-Of-OTAs/b64494ea-e88c-4833-b4e4-55d3e67a27c9

• There is all good news surrounding quarterback
Ryan Tannehill. Those sprained ligaments in his left knee are fully healed. He actually started feeling 100 percent in late January. There are no restrictions placed on him. He wears a brace on his left knee for precautionary measures. Watching him on Thursday, he looked comfortable in the pocket, stepped into his throws with ease and moved around with quickness and certainty. “Everything feels totally normal,” he said afterward. “There are no more check points for me left at this point.” And that’s a relief to an entire organization.

The rookie class? All seven were on the field Thursday and all seven are signed, the last to seal the deal was No. 1 pick
Charles Harris who made it official on Wednesday night. That’s encouraging. That’s important. If any of these rookies are to make a first-year impact, they absolutely have to be a part of just about every team related activity. Getting the legalities out of the way gives them an easier route to succeed.

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

• One of the interesting characteristics of this year’s offensive line is the abundance of players who can play either guard or center. Two additions, free agent
Ted Larsen and rookie Isaac Asiata, fit into that category. “Always try to stay ready,” said Larsen. “You never know where you’ll be needed.”

 

[JakeemThe Dream]

Just seeing them in shorts, makes me wish the season was here already!!

I cannot wait to see our rookies, Tunsil (think he'll become our best player soon), and if Devante really did turn the corner?

For once, we don't have any one major glaring need.

I think these last 2 drafts are going to reap the benefits big time!!!

Harris just looks like he's a natural pass rusher. Nice build and apparently his first step is second to none according to Branch and everyone else that ever spoke a word about him.

That's major when it's someone who is vying for your job. Branch is a leader which is a huge reason why we wanted to keep him. For people that get mad about money, Sheard had 5 sacks and got paid 3 yr 25 mil with a 12.75 of it guaranteed while Branch got 3 yr $24 mil with 17 gtd.

I don't think that we overpaid. I doubt we were the only team bidding lol

I think we have the perfect young player to older player ratio and are going to see how good our young guys are getting.

There's so much to love about this team. It feels amazing!!

PHINS UP!!!

 

[phintim]

Biggest thing we have going for us this year that is way more important beyond any player is year 2 under the Gase system. The returning players know what to expect and we didn't let any key free agents walk this year compared to last year.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

It's very possible with Pouncey that Larsen ends up at center at some point this season. That may be the way Asiata ends up starting. Obviously, would love to have Pouncey healthy for an entire season but I don't think it's wise to count on that.

Great new regarding Tannehill. I wonder if he will wear the brace all season and how much that could impede his game. I definitely look for him to get out of the pocket more and make plays that way, not necessarily scrambling for yards but buying time for receivers to get open (like Rodgers).

 

[Vector1Dolphins]

I like the feedback we're getting from this off seasons OTA's....I really think this season will be better than last year...My only real concern is Pouncey...He's a great center but his career is starting to track like Jake Longs..Big guys don't heal so well..."IF" he can play the whole season we really have a shot of moving up the food chain in the AFC...If not...it will be somewhat harder for the season to end as well as we hope it will.

 

[allsilverdreams]

If Pouncey misses any time this year i think we draft a true center early in the draft next year

 

[JakeemThe Dream]

Biggest thing we have going for us this year that is way more important beyond any player is year 2 under the Gase system. The returning players know what to expect and we didn't let any key free agents walk this year compared to last year.

That's such an underrated aspect to our offseason.

Camaraderie is so important in a team sport like Football.

We could be a better team with a worse record. Doubt it

I say 10-6 or 11-5. We shall see

PHINS UP!!! It's almost time guys!! (:

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

If Pouncey misses any time this year i think we draft a true center early in the draft next year

I think Miami should draft a center even if Pouncey plays most of the games. He's just had so many injuries, you've got to have a plan for that. A starting caliber guard/center would really solve that issue.