Dolphins optimistic about new receivers

[Marco_r31]

March 19, 2008


The Dolphins have made more noise with their defensive additions this offseason, but word out of Miami is that the upgrades they’ve made to their WR corps may be just as important.

After cutting disappointing veteran Marty Booker, second-year pro Ted Ginn Jr. was the only wide receiver left on the roster whom the coaches felt comfortable trotting out as part of the starting lineup.

Since then, the Fins have added a pair of pass catchers with considerable promise. In ex-Jaguar Ernest Wilford, the Fins have obtained a physical, 6-4, 218-pound possession receiver who can keep the chains moving and be a factor in the red zone. Tab Perry is far more of a wild card, but an intriguing one.

Injuries have limited the 26-year-old to just four games over the last two seasons in Cincinnati, but the hope is that with a healthy return, he’ll make good on the prognostications that as a 6-foot-3 speedster, he has the tools to become a dangerous weapon.


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[FinAtic8480]

Nice Article

 

[G-Force]

Nice. Lets hope their right.

 

[Danny]

I still see us getting another WR either on draft day or after the june cuts

Ozzy rules!!

 

[RonnieBrownTown]

I still see us getting another WR either on draft day or after the june cuts

Ozzy rules!!

Yea I agree. But the wide recivers we brought in look to be nice additions nice read.

 

[zach8111]

ya i really like wilford and ginn together. if we could add james hardy, that would be awesome

 

[jason_taylor]

ya i really like wilford and ginn together. if we could add james hardy, that would be awesome

did we give up on keyshawn johnson ??

 

[Lazy1]

I think that wilford was a huge signing he has such a good frame and with ginn being so small we need a big guy like that opposite of him and wilford is the perfect fit and perry has shown a few flashes and he also is another big dude. They both added much needed size and depth thats for sure.

 

[PhinFan0202]

I think the WR core is more of a work in the progress than anything. If Ted Ginn can develop into a number 1 and Hagan can be a slot guy i think we will be ok.

 

[RUDEbyallMEANS]

IMO, I believe the Wilford signing is overrated. I think Tab Perry will be a very solid WR for this team (this is not the first time I said that). Perry has size and the abillity to seperate from defenders...

Wilford can't seperate from some defensive ends in the NFL.

 

[Deof Movestofca]

did we give up on keyshawn johnson ??

It would appear that Parcells and Ireland weren't interested in him in the first place. I heard absolutely nothing from the Dolphins about the possibility that they might pursue him.

 

[Deof Movestofca]

Wilford can't seperate from some defensive ends in the NFL.

I have a hard time believing that he's that slow....

 

[Etuoo33]

All Wilford does is make plays. I get to suffer through a lot of Jag games up here in N. FL and despite the fact they time him with an hour glass, he get's open and makes plays.

 

[Etuoo33]

Didn't Keyshawn (just get me the f#%^!*# ball) retire? Talk about slow.

 

[csabe]

IMO, I believe the Wilford signing is overrated. I think Tab Perry will be a very solid WR for this team (this is not the first time I said that). Perry has size and the abillity to seperate from defenders...

Wilford can't seperate from some defensive ends in the NFL.

He doesn't create much separation at times but is obviously a very big red zone target and will help move the chains for sure. Gadsden didn't get much separation either but could catch/block well. The guy is a huge asset in helping the run game as well. I am all for the Wilford signing. For the money we paid imo it was worth it.