DE Jordan A Perfect Fit For Wide-Nine Scheme

[DKphin]

From the moment he was drafted three years ago, Dion Jordan has been an enigma; like an exotic dancer, wreathed in a multitude of veils and scarves, try though we might to pull aside the veils and see what lies beneath, the dancer deftly slips away, leaving us grasping at empty air, left only to speculate at what talent and skills lurk beneath the surface.

One of the most popular beliefs on the Phinsider board is that the team should move Jordan to linebacker, even though it has yet to be determined whether or not he can play the position he was drafted for and remains listed at: defensive end. At 6 6 1/2, 275 lbs. , it would seem, that at least for this season, Jordan will remain at end. The newly implemented 'Wide-Nine' defensive scheme is, in our opinion, the ideal alignment from which to unleash the veritable arsenal of size, strength, speed and athleticism Dion Jordan possesses. This defensive scheme is designed to feature, and highlight, the pass rushing skills of the defensive ends, and Jordan, whom John Brenkus, of 'Sports Science' called, "One of the most agile pass rushers we've ever analyzed", could well begin making up for lost time sooner, rather than later, by terrorizing the quarterbacks of opposing teams this season.

To be sure, the team has a logjam at defensive end, while being woefully thin at all three linebacker spots. However, fans should be thinking beyond just the 2016 season, in assessing Jordan's long term value. After all, Cameron Wake and Mario Williams aren't going to play forever. If we're willing to, repeatedly, give the front office a pass, for devoting nearly their entire draft, for three consecutive years, to the offensive side of the ball, we should be equally willing to apply this same line of thinking to how the team uses what could potentially be its next great defensive lineman.

The idea that Jordan should be deployed in a wide variety of ways - call it the 'Swiss Army Knife' philosophy - while impressive sounding on paper, simply isn't realistic for a player who is still trying to learn one NFL position. As for Jordan's oft vaunted, and, in our opinion, far overrated, coverage skills, those skills are much more likely to be effective when used a handful of times a game, when the other team doesn't know he'll be dropping into coverage. With his height, ridiculously long arms (81" wingspan) and athleticism, think Jordan might be able to bat down some balls at the line of scrimmage ? Good guess.

http://www.thephinsider.com/2016/8/2/12345992/dolphins-training-camp-dion-jordan-wide-nine-technique

 

[VBCheeseGrater]

Dion Jordan has been an enigma; like an exotic dancer, wreathed in a multitude of veils and scarves, try though we might to pull aside the veils and see what lies beneath, the dancer deftly slips away, leaving us grasping at empty air, left only to speculate at what talent and skills lurk beneath the surface.

Well at least he can fall back on his stripper gig if this football thing doesn't work out.

 

[BigNastyFish]

At this point IMO you need to realize he's a failure until proven otherwise.

Definitely was a REACH pick with Ireland's fingers crossed to make a big splash and land a football terrorist.

The odds of him turning his career around and playing up to his draft status are remote -- regardless of wide 9 or whatever.

But yea, you can always pretend otherwise for now.

BNF.

 

[Fintastic2124]

I don't expect him to make the team at all. I also didn't expect Daniel Thomas to be on the team. Or Dallas Thomas to open up as the starter. I guess there's hope for d Jordan afterall.

 

[Virginia99]

http://www.thephinsider.com/2016/8/2/12345992/dolphins-training-camp-dion-jordan-wide-nine-technique

Wake me up when he actually gets back on the field.

 

[artdnj]

I really like what i saw of him in his super limited time here. I question his mental fortitude mostly and not optimistic. If he can get his head on straight i think he can become a force to be reckoned with...time will tell

 

[Drazzub]

I don't expect he'll play one down this year...

 

[Eesti]

Considering he's starting this year the same ways as he did his rookie year....(injured), I have lost pretty much all hope for any contribution this year. Stack that on top of of all the treatment red tape he has to wade through and....

as Armando just wrote...he could end up on NFI or IR to start the season.

 

[hoops]

i got to wonder how legit a surgery is on a knee where the very next day the guy isn't even wearing a sleeve on it etc while doing rehab work...something is amiss here if you ask me

unless I read it wrong he reported and had surgery one day and the very next day he was on the field wearing nothing on it and doing a rehab assignment...

 

[utahphinsfan]

I really like what i saw of him in his super limited time here. I question his mental fortitude mostly and not optimistic. If he can get his head on straight i think he can become a force to be reckoned with...time will tell

Agree.

Dion IMO is ideal for the Sam Position in a 4-3 under which I thought what VJ was running.

 

[Dr. Phin]

Stop with all the Dion Jordan this...Dion Jordan that...the guy hasn't shown ****...he isn't even on the field right now and we have some stupid thread about this loser every other ****ing day.

Pay attention to the guys who are actually doing things right and putting in the time...not this over-hyped loser!

 

[MDFINFAN]

i got to wonder how legit a surgery is on a knee where the very next day the guy isn't even wearing a sleeve on it etc while doing rehab work...something is amiss here if you ask me

unless I read it wrong he reported and had surgery one day and the very next day he was on the field wearing nothing on it and doing a rehab assignment...

You read it wrong, he recently had surgery, so it's no telling how long ago that was, so no brace tells me it's been at least a month...

Knee scopes:
Image result for how long does knee arthroscopy take to heal
It takes up to six weeks for the knee joint to re-establish normal joint fluid after arthroscopic surgery. Because of this, you may not realize the benefits of your surgery for four to six weeks. There is a high degree of variability in recovery times.
Knee Arthroscopy | Arthroscopic Knee Surgery | POA
www.prolianceorthopedicassociates.com/knee-arthroscopy/

 

[hoops]

You read it wrong, he recently had surgery, so it's no telling how long ago that was, so no brace tells me it's been at least a month...

Knee scopes:
Image result for how long does knee arthroscopy take to heal
It takes up to six weeks for the knee joint to re-establish normal joint fluid after arthroscopic surgery. Because of this, you may not realize the benefits of your surgery for four to six weeks. There is a high degree of variability in recovery times.
Knee Arthroscopy | Arthroscopic Knee Surgery | POA
www.prolianceorthopedicassociates.com/knee-arthroscopy/

so he had surgery on his own without the dolphins knowing? gase said to the media that the first he heard about it was when he reported...I really doubt that a guy can do that in his contract without letting the team that signs his checks know about it

so that also smells funny to me

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

The odds of him turning his career around and playing up to his draft status are remote -- regardless of wide 9 or whatever.

I agree with you, but he doesn't have to play up to #3 overall status to be productive...especially on a defense that was as bad as this one was last year. That said, my expectations for him are as low as they could possibly be so I'm not holding my breath either.

 

[Eesti]

so he had surgery on his own without the dolphins knowing? gase said to the media that the first he heard about it was when he reported...I really doubt that a guy can do that in his contract without letting the team that signs his checks know about it

so that also smells funny to me

Technically he was not on the team. He could have no contact and was not being paid. How else would it be "news to me" (Gase) unless he did it on his own?