Confidence in the Dolphins young guys?

[So Be]

We have a number of young guys on the roster. Depending on how things shake out in FA and the draft, which ones do you believe can start or, be solid in playing major minutes?

O- Ajayi, Sims, Douglas, Turner.

D- Fede, Jordan, Phillips, Hewitt, Vigil, C McCain, Hull, B McCain, Lippett, Aikens.

 

[uk_dolfan]

I have very little faith in all but a handful of recent draft paicks

Parker
Phillips - if he steps up
B McCain - if he tightens coverage
James
Landry
Jenkins

Could start from our last few drafts

 

[So Be]

I have very little faith in all but a handful of recent draft paicks

Parker
Phillips - if he steps up
B McCain - if he tightens coverage
James
Landry
Jenkins

Could start from our last few drafts

B McCain and Phillips stepping up would be a big help now and in future. I'm thinking Turner or Douglas could be close to average at one OG spot, maybe Hewitt at LB, and would like to see more of Sims at TE.

 

[biggrouper]

I have optimistic feelings for our young players.

Landry is already a STUD and Parker has all the tools to become one. Ajayi should be a useful piece for us based on his limited usage last season. And James has proved he is certainly capable on the right hand side when healthy.

Philips will be going into his second year and it takes time for DTs to develop. I have high hopes that (baring injury) he will do this and become a dominating tackle next to Suh. Lippet showed he is learning. Hewet showed a lot of promise for being un-drafted. McCain didn't stink.

Biggest Key for me is can Gase et al. develop the talent on this team while bringing in more potential... There is a lot to be positive about for our future.

 

[broccoli rob]

I have no confidence in and would not rely on: Douglas, Turner, Jordan, Vigil, McCain, Hull, Aikens..

Ajayi, Sims, Fede, Phillips, Hewitt, Bobby McCain, and Lippett should/will get a shot to show what they can do with the new coaching staff.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Some good, young talent.

Landry is already one of the better wide receivers in the NFL (in his role). I believe Parker has the talent to be a superstar in the league. Like what I've seen from Ajayi. Not too confident in the young players on the offensive line - Turner, Douglas and Taylor.

On defense, the team needs a serious infusion of young talent. There are a few who could step up. Phillips showed flashes, which hopefully will become more consistent play with experience. I like the potential of Lippett and McCain in the secondary.

That's about it.

 

[Kingdom Come]

Terrence Fede is the key. If Fede can excel at DE then do we really need to pay Vernon 14 mil a year??? Hell No?

If Dion Jordan is reinstated and Damontre Moore is solid depth, do we really need to give our right arm for Vernon?? Hell NO!!

If the Dolphins restructure Cam Wake and he returns to form, do we need to engage in another monstrous contract??? Hell No!!!

If the Dolphins can draft well and find the best edge rusher in the draft that is available in the mid rounds. James Cowser may slide as far as the 5th or 6th rounds because of his age.

Tony Lippett is the real deal imo. Total confidence in him becoming a very good boundary CB. I think McCain needs another year and Jamar Taylor is a FS imo.

I like Douglas at center and I am praying Pouncey is traded. One or two more years as a backup behind a nice stopgap like Tony Bergstrom would give him ample time to be ready.

Ajayi and Sims are both great, but cannot be relied upon. Dolphins need another solid RB and a young speedster x-receiver with elite ball tracking abilities.

Draft Carson Wentz and there is no limit to our future success.

 

[cullenbigcstill]

Crazy question but how can one be "great" yet cannot be relied upon?

 

[AL R]

I have no confidence in and would not rely on: Douglas, Turner, Jordan, Vigil, McCain, Hull, Aikens..

Ajayi, Sims, Fede, Phillips, Hewitt, Bobby McCain, and Lippett should/will get a shot to show what they can do with the new coaching staff.

I agree with your list but I think there might be hope for Douglas, and maybe Turner with good coaching. Fede is a real question mark out of all these, thought he had a great camp and pre-season but didn't hear much from him after.