Dolphins RT for 2022-23

[BC Phins4Life]

I was hoping for a RT first and foremost in Free Agency and was scared to h.... it would be JD again. Thankfully it will not be but there is no obvious starter.

Cast your vote and your reason and maybe tell us why you would not pick another.

I Vote for AJ as he was very young coming out of the draft and has the size and will get the coaching needed to win the job. I hated watching him last season but just feel that he will make great leaps in year 3.

Not Robert Jones. So many say watch him in that NE game last year. He was good but so was the line in general the last few games. Who was even lined up against him? He was a backup all season for many reasons and will likely be fighting for a roster spot.

 

[clownfish]

I picked Robert Jones. He did do well, even against Judon. And the reason he didn’t see playing time prior to that has more to do with inept coaching than his talent level, IMO.

 

[Coach_Rob]

bump hunt back out

 

[GRYPHONK]

Robert Jones or D. Faleele

 

[DOLFANMIKE]

Eich will absolutely start at RT, and Robert Jones will be his backup.
The only adjustment I could see outside that is Hunt being pushed outside and Eich at RG.
Jackson will not be a Dolphin much longer UNLESS he has a massive improvement under McDaniel.

 

[madridfinfan]

LT Armstead - Jackson
LG Williams - Kindley
C Tretter - Dieter
RG Eich - Jones
RT Hunt - Coleman/Rookie

 

[Yessir]

Don’t like any of those options honestly. And I’m definitely opposed to moving Hunt from his natural position.

 

[Joe Dolfan]

I selected Jackson. As usual, I hope the guys currently on the team can cut it, so other areas can be improved.

Didn't Micky D state he wanted to try Jackson at RT?

 

[phinzfan21]

Feels like I should think Eich, but leaning Jackson with his athletic ability and better coaching and scheme. Could finally be his year where potential comes to fruition. Think Hunt is RG, but could end up RT if Eich and Jackson flop. .

 

[Mach2]

I voted AJ, but without any strong conviction, other than that might be the best long term outcome were he to lock that side down for the foreseeable future. He is the most athletic of the bunch if he can get his footwork, and hands technique straitened out.

I really think anything is just a guess, akin to a roll of the dice. I truly believe the coaching was so bad last year that nothing tangible can be gleaned about any of them except Hunt, who IMO would be the worst case scenario fall back plan. Not that I don't think he could be solid there, but his ceiling is higher at guard, particularly in a wide zone/RPO setting.

Who knows, maybe Coleman comes into camp and establishes himself as the guy to beat.

In any case, there are a couple question marks that the new staff will have to figure out.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

That is a good question. I think likely Eichenberg for 2022 and beyond if he does well.

 

[Atila]

Whoever starts at RT, will have Smythe permanently chipping to help support.

 

[Joe Dolfan]

Whoever starts at RT, will have Smythe permanently chipping to help support.

And a FB to help clean up, assuming Armstead plays enough games

 

[Feverdream]

Let's go back in time a bit...

ROBERT HUNT
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Cody Ford
Overview
Like Cody Ford in last year's draft, Hunt is a plus athlete with a big man's frame who could be considered at guard or tackle. Inconsistent footwork and pad level are the primary culprits when he fails to win the rep, but there aren't any physical limitations that should prevent him from improving in both areas. Pass protection traits are present but getting the skill level up to par is going to take time. He's a little raw but has the necessary talent to become a solid future starter at right tackle.

AUSTIN JACKSON
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
D.J. Humphries
Overview
Early-entry tackle prospect who is raw but gifted and is likely to be coveted by a variety of teams, thanks to his true left tackle traits. Jackson has loads of athletic ability and play talent that is waiting to be developed and harvested. Inconsistent hand placement and footwork could be exploited early on if teams try and rush him into the starting lineup, but issues are correctable. He's scheme-diverse with potential guard flexibility if he improves his strength. He could become an early starter but may offer a wider split between floor and ceiling than some teams might like.

LIAM EICHENBERG
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Justin Pugh
Overview
A better run blocker than pass protector at this juncture, Eichenberg is a three-year starter at left tackle but might be asked to move to the right side due to average slide quickness and inconsistencies in pass protection. He's well-schooled in a variety of running schemes and attacks his job with above-average strain and leg drive once he has his block centered. His punch lacks crispness, accuracy and is too easy for defenders to time up. He could see early starting reps at tackle but could face early difficulties until he learns to cinch up defenders with his grip rather than popping and separating so often.

 

[Joe Dolfan]

Let's go back in time a bit...

ROBERT HUNT
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Cody Ford
Overview
Like Cody Ford in last year's draft, Hunt is a plus athlete with a big man's frame who could be considered at guard or tackle. Inconsistent footwork and pad level are the primary culprits when he fails to win the rep, but there aren't any physical limitations that should prevent him from improving in both areas. Pass protection traits are present but getting the skill level up to par is going to take time. He's a little raw but has the necessary talent to become a solid future starter at right tackle.

AUSTIN JACKSON
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
D.J. Humphries
Overview
Early-entry tackle prospect who is raw but gifted and is likely to be coveted by a variety of teams, thanks to his true left tackle traits. Jackson has loads of athletic ability and play talent that is waiting to be developed and harvested. Inconsistent hand placement and footwork could be exploited early on if teams try and rush him into the starting lineup, but issues are correctable. He's scheme-diverse with potential guard flexibility if he improves his strength. He could become an early starter but may offer a wider split between floor and ceiling than some teams might like.

LIAM EICHENBERG
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Justin Pugh
Overview
A better run blocker than pass protector at this juncture, Eichenberg is a three-year starter at left tackle but might be asked to move to the right side due to average slide quickness and inconsistencies in pass protection. He's well-schooled in a variety of running schemes and attacks his job with above-average strain and leg drive once he has his block centered. His punch lacks crispness, accuracy and is too easy for defenders to time up. He could see early starting reps at tackle but could face early difficulties until he learns to cinch up defenders with his grip rather than popping and separating so often.

So you're saying we should write them off after a season or two with supposedly bad coaching?