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Eight NFL teams that got much worse during the offseason

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4. Miami Dolphins
Losing Lamar Miller in free agency while failing to replace him with anyone of substance hurts big time in Miami. Simply put, Ryan Tannehill needs a good running game to act the part of an above-average quarterback.
Jay Ajayi might be that guy, but we are talking about a running back that dropped leaps and bounds during the 2015 NFL Draft due to alarming knee issues. Can he be relied on moving forward?
Despite boasting a talented young group of receivers, Miami’s offense doesn’t have the look of anything special. Maybe that’s Tannehill’s lack of progression under center. It could have also had to do with Miami’s coaching staff a season ago.
Either way, this means the team’s defense needs to step it up big time. Unfortunately, the Dolphins let their top corner from the past several seasons in Brent Grimes walk back in March.
Adding former Philadelphia Eagles free-agent bust Byron Maxwell to replace him really shouldn’t inspire much confidence in Miami’s ability to defend the boundaries.
We also need to see just how well Suh and Mario Williams will work together. There’s a ton of talent here, but both have had their issues with taking plays off and rubbing their coaching staffs the wrong way.
Heck, Suh’s absence from Miami’s initial off-season activities under new head coach Adam Gase raised some read flags.
Without strong linebacker play and missing their top corner from a season ago, the Dolphins need their defensive line to be dominant. If that doesn’t happen, this is going to be a majorly disappointing season in South Beach.
The Yardbarkerhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/8_nfl_teams_that_got_much_worse_during_the_offseason/s1_12680_20970376
 
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Not directed at you lurking.
There are too many ifs ands & buts going around right now. We'll see how things go this fall.
 
Lamar Miller is a good back, not a great back. Love his speed, love his feet, but as a receiver, blocker and inside the tackles runner he's marginal. The Dolphins let him go because Ajayi might end up being a better and tougher all around back and he's much cheaper. Of all the issues this team has, going From Miller to Ajayi/Drake isn't one I'm particularly worried about.
 
Always welcome constructive criticism but at least have an idea of what you're talking about when offering it.


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lurking said:
4. Miami Dolphins
Losing Lamar Miller in free agency while failing to replace him with anyone of substance hurts big time in Miami. Simply put, Ryan Tannehill needs a good running game to act the part of an above-average quarterback.
Jay Ajayi might be that guy, but we are talking about a running back that dropped leaps and bounds during the 2015 NFL Draft due to alarming knee issues. Can he be relied on moving forward?
The Yardbarker
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1. Ajay hasn't had any knee issues since 2011 yet these so-called writers keep bringing it up.

2. Lamar Miller dropped leaps and bound in the 2012 draft because of shoulder issues and he has done alright for himself.

3. Why am I responding to an article that is almost 3 months old?
 
Sounds like a person who only sees highlights and not actual game film.
 
lurking said:
4. Miami Dolphins
Losing Lamar Miller in free agency while failing to replace him with anyone of substance hurts big time in Miami. Simply put, Ryan Tannehill needs a good running game to act the part of an above-average quarterback.
Jay Ajayi might be that guy, but we are talking about a running back that dropped leaps and bounds during the 2015 NFL Draft due to alarming knee issues. Can he be relied on moving forward?
Despite boasting a talented young group of receivers, Miami’s offense doesn’t have the look of anything special. Maybe that’s Tannehill’s lack of progression under center. It could have also had to do with Miami’s coaching staff a season ago.
Either way, this means the team’s defense needs to step it up big time. Unfortunately, the Dolphins let their top corner from the past several seasons in Brent Grimes walk back in March.
Adding former Philadelphia Eagles free-agent bust Byron Maxwell to replace him really shouldn’t inspire much confidence in Miami’s ability to defend the boundaries.
We also need to see just how well Suh and Mario Williams will work together. There’s a ton of talent here, but both have had their issues with taking plays off and rubbing their coaching staffs the wrong way.
Heck, Suh’s absence from Miami’s initial off-season activities under new head coach Adam Gase raised some read flags.
Without strong linebacker play and missing their top corner from a season ago, the Dolphins need their defensive line to be dominant. If that doesn’t happen, this is going to be a majorly disappointing season in South Beach.
The Yardbarker
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i can't concentrate on what the article says thanks to your Sig.
 
Well most of us think we got much better this off season, so FU buddy!! (Not The OP Lurking)
 
Getting Tunsil alone makes us better in my opinion. i liked Miller but the combo of Ajayi and Drake should make up for his loss.
 
fishfanmiami said:
Getting Tunsil alone makes us better in my opinion. i liked Miller but the combo of Ajayi and Drake should make up for his loss.
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For sake of argument, let's say the switch from Miller to Ajayi IS a downgrade. That still doesn't justify "MUCH worse."
 
Another article that states Miami has questions at some positions. I get it. We have the same questions. That doesn't mean they got worse. If anything it's a wait and see.
 
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