Doaks versus Laird

[SF Dolphin Fan]

If it comes down to these two, who does Miami keep?

Currently, at least the way I see it, Laird gives the team more. He's a good wide receiver out of the backfield and has special teams value. Doesn’t seems to be very instinctive as a runner, though.

Doaks is more about physical, downhill running. He showed up versus Cincinnati, with a couple of nice runs. I think he did miss a block and he has struggled catching the ball in training camp.

 

[circumstances]

absolutely keep gerrid doaks. and i love me some laird.

need to see what we have in doaks, already know what we have in laird.

 

[Ryan1973]

I would actually love to see them keep both and get rid of Brown. I think Doaks can do a lot of the same things Brown does.

 

[circumstances]

I actually would love to see them keep them both and get rid of Brown. I think Doaks can do a lot of the same things Brown can do.

What Can Brown Do For You?

 

[artdnj]

Doaks no doubt

 

[kdog69]

I would keep Doaks over Laird right now. We already have 2 RBs that can do what he does. Right now if Brown was to go down we have no one on the roster that can pound it inside.

 

[dolfan91]

What Can Brown Do For You?

He can Brown Bag It, out of Town!!!

 

[FINOMINAL]

I like the classy was Laird hands the ball to the ref after a run. But mostly, he's really good and I think his best days are ahead if he gets the reps.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

I would keep Doaks over Laird right now. We already have 2 RBs that can do what he does. Right now if Brown was to go down we have no one on the roster that can pound it inside.

Not quite. Laird was MUCH better I pass pro

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I would keep Doaks over Laird right now. We already have 2 RBs that can do what he does. Right now if Brown was to go down we have no one on the roster that can pound it inside.

That's what I'm thinking as well. Doaks showed he can move the pile, which is exactly what Miami needs from him IMO. He'll have to work on his receiving, but he made some athletic catches in college.

 

[Dolphinator530]

It’s tough because at this time Doaks kind of gives away the play if he is lackluster at pass blocking but gotta love the dude looking for contact.

Laird is what he is, his blocking will save him but I feel like Ahmed has killed it so much on passing plays he will displace Laird in some of those sets.

Tough call but I saw Doaks get 4 yards when the world knew we were running up the gut. Very valuable to get a guy who just makes the yardage happen even when planned against

 

[NBP81]

Keep Doaks, you need someone on a rookie contract to replace Brown and he's pretty much the only one on roster who can do it right now.

 

[nick1]

It’s tough because at this time Doaks kind of gives away the okay if he is lackluster at pass blocking but gotta love the dude looking for contact.

Laird is what he is, his blocking will save him but I feel like Ahmed has killed it so much on passing plays he will displace Laird in some of those sets.

Tough call but I saw Doaks get 4 yards when the world knew we were running up the gut. Very valuable to get a guy who just makes the yardage happen even when planned against

Doaks claims he is great at pass blocking. I haven’t really seen enough to comment

 

[Danny]

Doaks because I picked him on the contest to make the team

 

[vagrantprodigy]

Probably Doaks, but if they think they need a pass protecting RB, I could see Laird instead. Really it all comes down to whether power running to close out games, or pass protection is more important.