This Wade Smith stuff cracks me up. LA Fin - to say that we have a legitimate concern is one of the most laughable things I have read on this site in ages. Did you not see him last year?? You watched a May QB school where our 2nd year LT, who was allowed minimal contact and who wasn't kick sliding because of a hamstring injury was getting beaten by the NFL's finest pass rushing defendive end. In May. In shells. With a bad hammy. Watch the games in September and watch him play. Don't give off this nonsense about him being a "legitimate concern" after a couple of non contact QB schools 4 months from the season's start, when it was obvious to most people that Smith has a very bright future and tremendous upside. We almost gave up most of our draft last year for Stanford RT Kwame Harris. I saw Harris start at LT for the 9ers last year and I obviously saw Smith start all season. Smith was the better player. By a long way. This stuff about Wade is non-sensical and people who continually bring it up should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Boston Has To Lose First His Ego---then The Muscle Will Follow.
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I think boston knows exactly what he is doing, i think he knows his body better then anyone else in the world, I don't think there is going to be a problem at all concerning boston. I don't think it is fair to judge him because he missed practice due to a bleeding shin, I also don't think it is fair to say that his ego is getting in the way of his performance and ability to lose weight. I just think that we need to backoff feeley and d-bo and let the thing progress a little bit farther then the early stages of mini-camp before we start getting our panties in a bunch.
PhinstiGator
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I doubt that Mr. Boston will have a major personality change. He is what he is.
The weight loss will come when he establishes the correct diet for his target weight. He simply needs to limit his protein intake (since fat is NOT a problem). If his target weight is 229 then he needs to limit his protein intake to 115 grams per day. If he just needs to loose about 10 lbs it should be no big deal.
It looks like Boston's initial problem is that he is not used to working as hard as the Dolphins work. It's a culture shock. He need to adjust to how hard the Dolphins work. It's a good challenge for him. Obviously, the internal bleeding thing is going to slow him down.
This first QB school is a rehearsal to the rehearsal. Many players are not at their optimal weight, playing shape, or full mental grasp of the scheme.
We are talking about "practice" (not in an Iverson way). Progress will be seen and measured right here in Finheaven.
Boomer I hope your right
However, don't believe everything you read. If Smith was hurt why was he in practice ??? You may be right, and it's laughable however,most at the practice do not agree with you . However, you know best you are in London. :)
However, don't believe everything you read. If Smith was hurt why was he in practice ??? You may be right, and it's laughable however,most at the practice do not agree with you . However, you know best you are in London. :)
Predaphin
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Welcome back DCH, nice to see you here again...i needed my DCH fix.
Muck said:
A future second round pick?Big deal.The Dolphins acquire a veteran QB who can possibly start down the road or at least a capable backup.
3 million signing Bonus isn't much when you spread it out over his contract length and he is getting pay peanuts for base salary.
2nd round pick = Big Deal?? Man, if we're ever a GMs....CALL ME!! :tongue:
You don't trade away #2 picks on a whim. Especially when you rarely have all your high picks year-to-year. And CERTAINLY not for players you don't project to be big contributors.
I wouldn't mind picking up a vet QB. But I don't see many out there worth a darn.
You don't trade away #2 picks on a whim. Especially when you rarely have all your high picks year-to-year. And CERTAINLY not for players you don't project to be big contributors.
I wouldn't mind picking up a vet QB. But I don't see many out there worth a darn.
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I agree, We do seem to get a little impatient...
as Phin fans. From what I understand, AJ did show steady improvement as the camps went on. Many have said he struggled with the defensive pressure. Well, so did our OL. He can practice throwing to recievers all day long and learning the play book, on his own time, between camps, but how is he going to simulate the pressure Jason Taylor is going to put on him? Answer? Only in the camps. We need to remember that the camps are for learning and refining players skills. Steady improvement and a good attitude is all we can hope for until the pads come on, then we will really see what AJ can bring to the table.
Steve
inFINSible said:
as Phin fans. From what I understand, AJ did show steady improvement as the camps went on. Many have said he struggled with the defensive pressure. Well, so did our OL. He can practice throwing to recievers all day long and learning the play book, on his own time, between camps, but how is he going to simulate the pressure Jason Taylor is going to put on him? Answer? Only in the camps. We need to remember that the camps are for learning and refining players skills. Steady improvement and a good attitude is all we can hope for until the pads come on, then we will really see what AJ can bring to the table.
Steve
NathanHunt
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The Sky is falling.... :roflmao:
The Sky is falling.... :roflmao:
If you guys think we have fears... imagine how Giants' fans feel about Eli.
I'll take a fat David Boston over a skinny Derrius Thompson ANY DAY.
We knew what we were getting when we traded for him. It's obvious he's never been a practice guy. There's no reason to think Miami's money is GREENER and has magical influence. And, there's no reason to think he won't fail Sullivan. Times are different and circumstances are different. If Sullivan TRUELY knows what makes Boston tick, he'll rediscover him.
Let's wait until August before we clinical.
The Sky is falling.... :roflmao:
If you guys think we have fears... imagine how Giants' fans feel about Eli.
I'll take a fat David Boston over a skinny Derrius Thompson ANY DAY.
We knew what we were getting when we traded for him. It's obvious he's never been a practice guy. There's no reason to think Miami's money is GREENER and has magical influence. And, there's no reason to think he won't fail Sullivan. Times are different and circumstances are different. If Sullivan TRUELY knows what makes Boston tick, he'll rediscover him.
Let's wait until August before we clinical.
Grooves - actually it was Harris:
"That's a pretty good move," Wannstedt said. "The guy we were going to give up the whole draft for (Stanford tackle Kwame Harris, drafted by 49ers), I don't think he played as much as Wade did. Time will tell how that pans out. But we were willing to give up six years worth of drafts for him on draft day. I'm exaggerating, but..."
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And LAFin - way to go with the personal attack about where I live. I would imagine that my time on this board and my contributions would make most people forget where I live to be honest. As for being at the practices or not - I actually watch tapes of games rather than see what happens in a meaningless QB camp 4 months away from the season. I actually watch the kid in college and see what he's going to be like. Hey, but you take the opinion of the people sitting in the bleachers whilst a load of guys in shorts play pat-a-cake with defensive linemen. The fact that he had a hammy strain isn't enough for him to sit - I'm happy that he worked whilst it was strained as it shows that he can get it done whilst not at 100%. I again re-iterate that he couldn't kick slide or make anything more than gentle contact. I will go with my own analysis of Smith based on actually games, which is the same opinion as guys like Jeff Fisher, Tony Wise, Jason Taylor, Hugh Douglas, Michael Strahan, etc, which, with all due respect, I value more than some fans sitting in the stands IN MAY.
"That's a pretty good move," Wannstedt said. "The guy we were going to give up the whole draft for (Stanford tackle Kwame Harris, drafted by 49ers), I don't think he played as much as Wade did. Time will tell how that pans out. But we were willing to give up six years worth of drafts for him on draft day. I'm exaggerating, but..."
http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/content/shared
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And LAFin - way to go with the personal attack about where I live. I would imagine that my time on this board and my contributions would make most people forget where I live to be honest. As for being at the practices or not - I actually watch tapes of games rather than see what happens in a meaningless QB camp 4 months away from the season. I actually watch the kid in college and see what he's going to be like. Hey, but you take the opinion of the people sitting in the bleachers whilst a load of guys in shorts play pat-a-cake with defensive linemen. The fact that he had a hammy strain isn't enough for him to sit - I'm happy that he worked whilst it was strained as it shows that he can get it done whilst not at 100%. I again re-iterate that he couldn't kick slide or make anything more than gentle contact. I will go with my own analysis of Smith based on actually games, which is the same opinion as guys like Jeff Fisher, Tony Wise, Jason Taylor, Hugh Douglas, Michael Strahan, etc, which, with all due respect, I value more than some fans sitting in the stands IN MAY.
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