I’ll say this - one of the main things I noticed over the past several years was how absent the Dolphins were in terms of having somebody there at practices, pro days, workouts, etc. at campuses all over the country. Other NFL teams would always have representation at these events, but not Miami.
Not anymore.
When you study draft prospects and know what’s going on in college football 365 days a year the way I do, you know who’s doing what and who ain’t.
Beginning this season, the Dolphins have had a massive presence at practices and campuses all over the country. They were much more visible at pro days and workouts in the months leading up to the draft.
This is how you learn about kids - by watching them practice and talking to people. This is how you get ahead when it comes to scouting and in your preparation to know what you’re dealing with. This is how you get the drop on underrated players.
For so long it seemed like the Dolphins weren’t even trying. Somebody has definitely gotten their asses in gear. I’m just telling you.