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Dolphins experimenting with Jason Fox, a nice guy who could finish first

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Jason Fox isn't one of those nasty, aggressive types who intimidates opponents. You won't find the ex-University of Miami standout finishing blocks by driving defensive ends and linebackers into the ground and towering over them victoriously.

But that doesn't necessarily mean Fox, an all-around nice guy who has spent his four-year NFL career at right tackle, can't protect quarterback Ryan Tannehill's blind side.

In fact, Fox — who could open the season as the starting left tackle because Branden Albert is still recovering from last year's knee injury — thinks he's ready for the job.
"It's unfortunate what happened to Branden, he's an excellent tackle," said Fox, who has made five starts in 22 career games.
"But it's an opportunity. I've got to make the most of it. I've got to show up and help this team win ballgames."
The left tackle situation might be the most ambitious experiment in the Dolphins' starting lineup at this point, moreso than either guard spot because it's the most important position on the offensive line.
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...phins-jason-fox-20150612-story.html?track=rss
 
And if Fox gets nicked, it's Dallas Thomas once again starring as the right tackled in the Miami offense.

LD
 
LDaniel7 said:
And if Fox gets nicked, it's Dallas Thomas once again starring as the right tackled in the Miami offense.

LD
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Turner played RT late last year. I assure you Turner plays RT before Thomas
 
"Jason Fox isn't one of those nasty, aggressive types who intimidates opponents."
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Aqua and Orange then Google Image Searches "Jason Fox Dolphins", hoping to prove this statement wrong with a truly badass mugshot...

...Finds this to be the top image:

Jason-Fox.jpg
 
Hopefully we can sign Mathis. I think our O-line as it now stands right now is our weakest link. Lots of average guys and injured players.
 
Aqua and Orange said:
Aqua and Orange then Google Image Searches "Jason Fox Dolphins", hoping to prove this statement wrong with a truly badass mugshot...

...Finds this to be the top image:

Jason-Fox.jpg
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How is that not bad ass? Handling a bitch like a boss
 
Nice picture but Fox overall is a below average lineman that cannot stay healthy. Not a good combo.
Opening the year with him as a starting tackle is a hazard to Tannehill.
 
DolphinDevil28 said:
Bring on the knee jerk reaction parade who'll take this as Albert not being ready
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Why would it be a "knee jerk reaction"? The quote from Fox is pretty telling:
"It's unfortunate what happened to Branden, he's an excellent tackle," said Fox, who has made five starts in 22 career games.
"But it's an opportunity. I've got to make the most of it. I've got to show up and help this team win ballgames."

A person can certainly read that and reasonably think Fox has been told there's a decent chance Albert won't be ready for the opener. At this point, I think it's fair to say that we don't really know if Albert will be ready or not.
 
At least the coaching staff realizes it's best to set the other line spots in stone and use the backup at LT rather than shuffling the whole line around for now, and then re-shuffling it when Albert returns. Even if the talent is sub-par they should have a chance to gel. And if Fox is truly healthy and 100% and has been all off-season, he's as good as you will get in a backup short of an ascending young talent.
 
I'd rather start him at LT and kick Albert inside to guard than start that pile of dog **** known as Dallas Thomas.
 
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