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It's time for Miami's second-year players to come of age during an important time for many within the organization. Head coach Joe Philbin is entering an important third year after going 15-17 his first two seasons, and there could be a lot of change next year if the Dolphins aren't successful.

Stuck on the sideline

The Dolphins had the third-fewest snaps by rookies during the 2013 season:

RankTeamSnaps
32.Broncos1,066
31.Seahawks1,111
30.Dolphins1,126
29.Giants1,348
28.Redskins1,440
Source: ESPN Stats & Info

Most of Miami's top picks -- including defensive end Dion Jordan, offensive lineman Dallas Thomas and cornerbacks Jamar Taylor and Will Davis -- basically had red-shirt seasons in 2013, thanks to injuries, inconsistency and lack of confidence from the coaching staff. That lack of production was one reason why the Dolphins failed to get to the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.

"They got less than anybody in the league out of their draft class, and they had high picks. That's a huge issue," ESPN.com NFL scout Matt Williamson said. "But if that group, the corners and especially Jordan, can play up to what Miami thought they were and what most people thought they were, the Dolphins could rebound."

"We have a lot of hope for the draft class from last year," Philbin said at the NFL owners meetings in late March. "A lot of them have been back early, working. You want to see development throughout the course of an individual player's career, but I think all of you guys would agree you usually see a significant jump between Year 1 and Year 2. These are guys we thought highly of a year ago when we drafted them.

"They had some injury issues that kind of curtailed their development in Year 1. So I'm excited about working with them, developing them and seeing them progress here this season."
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Well, getting them on the field would certainly be helpful.
 
One of the least productive rookie classes in dolphin ville all time
 
Round 3.....fight...

Dallas Thomas, trade up for Will Davis....**** nuggets....

I GOT THIS...
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I agree that the 13 class needs to step up. A full offseason to recuperate, get stronger, improve. That key person from the 12 class needs to start bringing his A game as well.
 
Will go down as perhaps the worst draft ever. And this is if Dion becomes very good starter and three down player.
 
I think this draft class will surprise. Jordan will be a stud when he gets his shot, Taylor and Davis will come into their own. Dallas Thomas will get an opportunity to win a spot this year. Sims will get a shot to play opposite of Clay in big sets. Not saying all will be good but 2 or 3 will be studs for this team in a year or two.

Im not giving credit to Ireland because he was trying to draft for the now and got guys with future potential.
 
123phins said:
I think this draft class will surprise. Jordan will be a stud when he gets his shot, Taylor and Davis will come into their own. Dallas Thomas will get an opportunity to win a spot this year. Sims will get a shot to play opposite of Clay in big sets. Not saying all will be good but 2 or 3 will be studs for this team in a year or two.

Im not giving credit to Ireland because he was trying to draft for the now and got guys with future potential.
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Irleand always ahead of the curve. Now every NFL team knows u trade up to top of the draft for your projects lol
 
I think 2013 will surprise As well.. Philbin needs to get them on the field.. No excuses, they're all healthy buddy...
 
Considering that many experts rated our 2013 draft an F grade, that's gonna be hard to do.
 
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