Dolphins notes: Kiko Alonso says tackling issues will be fixed

[DKphin]

"Fine" isn't the best way to describe how a player is doing in training camp, but that's the word defensive coordinator Vance Joseph used when asked about linebacker Kiko Alonso's performance so far.

"Obviously the missed tackle, I didn't like," Joseph said, referring to a goal-line stop Alonso missed when he slipped off Giants running back Rashad Jennings' legs during Friday's preseason opener. "We had a bunch of missed tackles in that game Friday. That's expected. It's preseason. That should get rectified pretty soon."
Alonso — who became the starting inside linebacker after being acquired in a trade this offseason — and starting free safety Isa Abdul-Quddus missed critical tackles that contributed to the Giants scoring a touchdown on thetheir first offensive series of the Dolphins' 27-10 win.
Alonso, who had 43 tackles and one interception in the 11 games he played for the Eagles last season, is confident he'll get his tackling issues fixed.
"We're practicing that every day, and we have three preseason games," Alonso said. "We just want to keep getting better.
"We're going full speed and thudding up [in practice]. That's as close as you get in practice. When it comes to the game, we've just got to execute."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-0816-20160815-story.html

 

[dolpns13]

He's still trying to learn how to tackle? Um, ok....

 

[Travis34]

Have to hope it's just rust

 

[Coolguy3]

At least the coaches are blunt about things. Call them out and hold them accountable.

 

[xSxPxHx]

If I had magic potion I'd use it - Joe Philbin

LOL

 

[CChambers84]

At least the coaches are blunt about things. Call them out and hold them accountable.

It is refreshing to hear the coaches call out the team. It's better than Philbins "we gotta look at the tape" response to everything

 

[HogBoss]

This is something that your glad is happening but dont want to hear about it. The coaches aren't playing favorites. Other the hand it's literally the last thing you want to hear from a starting veteran linebacker.

 

[BlueFin]

1st preseason game....not worried.

 

[ANUFan]

Tackling aside the guy looks "tiny" for a starting MLB in this league. Does he have the power and can he hold up?

 

[rent this space]

Tackling aside the guy looks "tiny" for a starting MLB in this league. Does he have the power and can he hold up?

On the goal-line play, the Giants' announcers first thought he was the safety...lol

 

[Drfletcherdc]

I'm not sold on him. He is too small and I don't think he will hold up. I would even try Dion there and see if his athleticism can adapt to that position.

 

[FSU Truth]

I'm not sold on him. He is too small and I don't think he will hold up. I would even try Dion there and see if his athleticism can adapt to that position.

 

[phinschamp45]

Tackling aside the guy looks "tiny" for a starting MLB in this league. Does he have the power and can he hold up?

I have to agree with that......When i first saw him on the field i didnt know who it was....Then i looked at the back of his jersey and saw number and realized it was him.

He looked tiny as hell i agree. Thats a good question. Can he hold up the entire year?

 

[.....]

I'm not sold on him. He is too small and I don't think he will hold up. I would even try Dion there and see if his athleticism can adapt to that position.

I was with you on the first two sentences . On the third sentence... Not so much.

 

[Eesti]

I'm not sold on the backup MLB, James Michael Johnson. I think in reality if Alonso gets hurt, Misi moves inside and Hewitt steps in at SLB. He would also sub for Jenkins at WLB. He is our #4 LB.