Dolphin D- As Good, Maybe A Bit Better?

[So Be]

i think our D will be no worse than last year .... albeit, there are always questions ...

- does Ellerbe improve in year 2 ... I absolutely believe so

- does Wheeler improve in year 2 ... that I don't believe -- terrible signing, good news is that Jenkins showed some potential to supplant him quickly

- does Jordan improve in year 2 ... I absolutely believe so, would like to hear better reports about his off-season training, but we knew he was damaged last year - and still bitched about him. Should see drastic improvement being healthy and OTCs ...

- does Taylor improve in year 2 ... I absolutely believe so, another damaged goods pick .... should see some great strides being fully healed and OTCs ...

- does Davis improve in year 2 ... I'm not sure ... we took a flier on him, reminds me of Carroll and Wilson ... and we know how long it has taken/took for them to contribute (even though we have better coaching now)

- the weak link on the DL is Shelby ... no contribution that I see ... still don't have a 280+ DE for the run (albeit Vernon has done 'ok')

- the weak link in LB is Wheeler ... see above

- the weak link in CB is ??? ... have to say Taylor right now, pending another FA signing ??

- the weak link in S is Delmas ... I say this only because of his injury history ... if he stays healthy - then it turns to Jones ... and I'm am interested to see Kovacs in year 2 ....

so right now today .... compared to last year -- the only real detriment would be 'the other' CB (and maybe nickel) .... everything else is at least a push at worst ....

Good post. Last year the only players who played at or above what they have shown in the past were Starks, Odrick, OV, Grimes, Clemons and Carroll. We only lost Clemons and Carroll.

The rest of the D in Wake, Ellerbe, Wheeler, and Jones had big drop offs from the year before. I think it's realistic to expect more this year, as well as last years draft getting playing time and making making an impact, and maybe a S play maker at #19. Add in another couple of FA, and I believe we will be better.