Dolphins RB Lamar Miller’s presence at UM’s Pro Day provides example of NFL success

[datruth55]

Three years after Lamar Miller starred at his own Pro Day, he was back on the University of Miami campus — bigger, stronger and more accomplished than he was as an undergraduate.

Miller was there Wednesday to watch the next class of Hurricanes draft prospects audition for all 32 NFL teams. And as if they needed any additional motivation, Miller was an example of what could be.

He had a career year in 2014 — rushing for 1,099 yards and eight touchdowns as the Dolphins’ featured back.

“It was a blessing,” Miller said of his breakout season. “In that last game [against the Jets], I was aiming to get 1,000 yards. That was one of my main goals. I was blessed.”

Yet when Miller went back and watched film from last season, he saw flaws.

He didn’t break enough tackles, so he put on seven pounds of muscle in the UM weight room to get up to 225 pounds.

And he didn’t catch enough passes (38 in 2014, with six drops).

So Miller has spent the offseason in front of the Jugs football-passing machine. He has worked on technique with standout wide receiver Andre Johnson, who’s now a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

And he runs routes for Ryan Tannehill with the team’s other young skill-position players. On Tuesday, Jarvis Landry and Rishard Matthews were part of a group that caught passes from Tannehill.

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[broccoli rob]

Great to see Lamar Miller is putting in the hard work on the offseason. Hopefully he'll make another step forward next year.

Catching passes from Tannehill... Liked to see that. I hope Kenny Stills was part of that group on Tuesday.

 

[Hc90]

Man I really want Dorsett ....... I wish we were In a position to grab him but the way the team is set up and where we are on the board it'll either be a reach or we'll be lucky to grab him if he falls . I don't see it happening .

Id be surpsised to see Clive taken by us . Other needs that are much more important in the rounds he's likely to be taken

If Denzel Perriman falls to us in the second round id be more than happy to have him as our MLB behind suh .

 

[nick1]

Dorsett should rocket up boards. Most guys sit on combine numbers that good. But he did every drill impressively. Showing a great work ethic. Perryman killed the bench press. The reason most LBs aren't good right away is strength. Hes got it.

 

[Kdawg954]

Dorsett should rocket up boards. Most guys sit on combine numbers that good. But he did every drill impressively. Showing a great work ethic. Perryman killed the bench press. The reason most LBs aren't good right away is strength. Hes got it.

People are over analyzing Perryman. Dude has the instincts and skill to have a solid career in the middle of a defense. He's a better fit at MLB than Kendricks is . . . . he'd be ridiculous behind Suh.

If we drafted Waynes/Perryman with our first 2 picks . . . I'd probably breakdance at the bar

 

[hoops]

People are over analyzing Perryman. Dude has the instincts and skill to have a solid career in the middle of a defense. He's a better fit at MLB than Kendricks is . . . . he'd be ridiculous behind Suh.

If we drafted Waynes/Perryman with our first 2 picks . . . I'd probably breakdance at the bar

how so exactly???

 

[Wadeshow]

I feel a lot of these kids will surprise in the nfl. Especially if they get on teams with good coaching. They have spent the last 4 years playing for the worst football coach in America.

 

[Kdawg954]

how so exactly???

I think he's stronger and can shed blocks better than Kendricks. Kendricks is still a bit light and his coverage ability seems better suited for the weakside OLB where we already have Jenkins. I think if you are looking for a traditional MIKE, Perryman fits very well and would be an asset against the run. The kid oozes leadership and instincts come natural. He also had to deal with a poor scheme at UM and a coach who wouldn't adjust for anything.

I haven't watched Kendricks nearly as much, but from the little I have, that's the feeling I get.

 

[hoops]

you know kendricks made all the calls for the front 7 at ucla right???

 

[Phinatic8u]

I think he's stronger and can shed blocks better than Kendricks. Kendricks is still a bit light and his coverage ability seems better suited for the weakside OLB where we already have Jenkins. I think if you are looking for a traditional MIKE, Perryman fits very well and would be an asset against the run. The kid oozes leadership and instincts come natural. He also had to deal with a poor scheme at UM and a coach who wouldn't adjust for anything.

I haven't watched Kendricks nearly as much, but from the little I have, that's the feeling I get.

I get the same feeling.

Perryman screams stud at MIKE, Kendrick's IMO is more suited for WILL

 

[hoops]

I get the same feeling.

Perryman screams stud at MIKE, Kendrick's IMO is more suited for WILL

what about kendricks drop into a middle zone work and understanding of route combinations and awareness says will exactly??? the only thing that says will is 232 lbs...but he's an inch and a half taller than perryman and 2 tenths faster than him and much more sound in all phases of coverage...and he has much better horizontal range also...kendricks instincts are also more consistent...perrymans come and go...

you guys can back flip with waynes and perryman i will with waynes and kendricks and i'll know i got a 3 down lb in the process should i want him to play in the sub

 

[datruth55]

what about kendricks drop into a middle zone work and understanding of route combinations and awareness says will exactly??? the only thing that says will is 232 lbs...but he's an inch and a half taller than perryman and 2 tenths faster than him and much more sound in all phases of coverage...and he has much better horizontal range also...kendricks instincts are also more consistent...perrymans come and go...

you guys can back flip with waynes and perryman i will with waynes and kendricks and i'll know i got a 3 down lb in the process should i want him to play in the sub

There's no comparison in pass coverage between Kendricks and Perryman IMO. Kendricks by far and away is better. Perryman's instincts are very good, he will guess on occasion though but one thing I don't remember ever seeing with Perryman is a missed tackle. When it comes to tackling Perryman is textbook...head up, wraps the ball carrier and runs right through him...kid hits like a mack truck.

 

[nick1]

what about kendricks drop into a middle zone work and understanding of route combinations and awareness says will exactly??? the only thing that says will is 232 lbs...but he's an inch and a half taller than perryman and 2 tenths faster than him and much more sound in all phases of coverage...and he has much better horizontal range also...kendricks instincts are also more consistent...perrymans come and go...

you guys can back flip with waynes and perryman i will with waynes and kendricks and i'll know i got a 3 down lb in the process should i want him to play in the sub

How do you get kendricks and waynes though? Both projected 1st rounders. I think Perryman can play passing downs. And will go round 2. You won't get kendricks and waynes but you might get waynes and Perryman

 

[Phinatic8u]

what about kendricks drop into a middle zone work and understanding of route combinations and awareness says will exactly??? the only thing that says will is 232 lbs...but he's an inch and a half taller than perryman and 2 tenths faster than him and much more sound in all phases of coverage...and he has much better horizontal range also...kendricks instincts are also more consistent...perrymans come and go...

you guys can back flip with waynes and perryman i will with waynes and kendricks and i'll know i got a 3 down lb in the process should i want him to play in the sub

I'd love both of those combinations.

 

[hoops]

There's no comparison in pass coverage between Kendricks and Perryman IMO. Kendricks by far and away is better. Perryman's instincts are very good, he will guess on occasion though but one thing I don't remember ever seeing with Perryman is a missed tackle. When it comes to tackling Perryman is textbook...head up, wraps the ball carrier and runs right through him...kid hits like a mack truck.

No doubt but perryman also gets caught up in traffic more than a guy with his instincts and strength should...if perryman can get to you he can hit you question is especially wide can he get to you

I know you see that inside run game inconsistency...hes late at times...and as a result gets held up at the second level...and in coverage you got to pretty much throw the ball between his numbers for him to make a play on it

Although i will say that i agree with you canes when you say you expect some of these kids to be better pros than collegiate players...chickillo for one looks like underutilized talent while at the u now...walford didnt get the rock enough in the games i saw...

Just about all of perrymans tape is zone and no real feel for it but i do think he can cover the flats and backs out of the backfield...