ESPN Dolphins camp preview | FinHeaven - Miami Dolphins Forums

ESPN Dolphins camp preview

Green Phin

Green Phin

Starter
Joined
Apr 8, 2007
Messages
434
Reaction score
1
Keith Kidd of ESPN.com writes,

"Three Burning Questions
Can Trent Green be the short-term fix at QB?
Since the retirement of Dan Marino, the Dolphins have not yet found a new franchise quarterback. The quarterback position continues to be the biggest question this franchise needs to answer. Can an aging Trent Green, whose skills are declining, still play winning football? After suffering a concussion in last year's season opener, he never seemed to gain his confidence back, which altered his decision-making and accuracy. However, if Green can regain his confidence, he is a solid frontline starter who could excel in head coach Cam Cameron's offensive system. He is a tough, competitive player who does not easily get rattled under pressure, but he will need a strong running game to be successful in Miami. If the Green experiment doesn't work out, who will the Dolphins turn to? Backup QB Cleo Lemon is probably not good enough, so don't be surprised to see 27-year-old rookie John Beck at some point in the regular season.

Can the Dolphins find the right combinations on the offensive line?
The Dolphins' offensive line was not very consistent in 2006. Offensive line coach Hudson Houck will be under the gun to develop chemistry within an offensive line that has a lot of moving parts. Can former first-round pick Vernon Carey handle the left tackle position? Carey is a versatile player who could play either tackle position. He is a better run-blocker than pass-blocker and could have his hands full in protecting the quarterback's backside. L.J. Shelton has always had weight issues and looked very sluggish in the offseason. He is a versatile player who has been inconsistent throughout his career. Rex Hadnot is a versatile player who must continue to rely on his technique and improve his consistency. He is a big inside guard who relies on angles and body position to create inside run lanes. Two rookies could start on the inside: Samson Satele and Drew Mormino. Satele is the leader in the clubhouse to handle the right guard position, while Mormino will compete for the starting left guard position with Chris Liwienski."

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/trai.../trainingcamp07/insider/news/story?id=2938473

The rest of the article is for insiders, which I am not. Does any of you guys have subscription to ESPN insider so we can read the rest of it?

:lol2:
 
Green Phin said:
Keith Kidd of ESPN.com writes,

Two rookies could start on the inside: Samson Satele and Drew Mormino. Satele is the leader in the clubhouse to handle the right guard position, while Mormino will compete for the starting left guard position with Chris Liwienski."

:lol2:
Click to expand...

I thought Satele was set to start at center.
Where are they getting this info?
 
clearly taht "insider" guy doenst know jack **** lmaoo i love espn.
 
This is the entire article

Three Burning Questions

Can Trent Green be the short-term fix at QB?
Since the retirement of Dan Marino, the Dolphins have not yet found a new franchise quarterback. The quarterback position continues to be the biggest question this franchise needs to answer. Can an aging Trent Green, whose skills are declining, still play winning football? After suffering a concussion in last year's season opener, he never seemed to gain his confidence back, which altered his decision-making and accuracy. However, if Green can regain his confidence, he is a solid frontline starter who could excel in head coach Cam Cameron's offensive system. He is a tough, competitive player who does not easily get rattled under pressure, but he will need a strong running game to be successful in Miami. If the Green experiment doesn't work out, who will the Dolphins turn to? Backup QB Cleo Lemon is probably not good enough, so don't be surprised to see 27-year-old rookie John Beck at some point in the regular season.


Camp battle to watch

LG Chris Liwienski vs. Drew Mormino
The Dolphins don't have a starting left guard yet, and it could fall on the shoulders of rookie sixth-round pick Mormino. Mormino is versatile, having played both center and guard at Central Michigan. He lacks the good size and strength to match up inside but has a very good understanding of angles and body position due to his sound technique. Meanwhile, Liwienski is experienced and also offers versatility; he could fill in as a short-term starter. He is a smart, instinctive player who is best-suited in a confined area, where he can use his size and strength to maul defenders. Liwienski should come out on top; however, if both players struggle to make an impact, the Dolphins' offensive line will continue to have moving parts.


Can the Dolphins find the right combinations on the offensive line?
The Dolphins' offensive line was not very consistent in 2006. Offensive line coach Hudson Houck will be under the gun to develop chemistry within an offensive line that has a lot of moving parts. Can former first-round pick Vernon Carey handle the left tackle position? Carey is a versatile player who could play either tackle position. He is a better run-blocker than pass-blocker and could have his hands full in protecting the quarterback's backside. L.J. Shelton has always had weight issues and looked very sluggish in the offseason. He is a versatile player who has been inconsistent throughout his career. Rex Hadnot is a versatile player who must continue to rely on his technique and improve his consistency. He is a big inside guard who relies on angles and body position to create inside run lanes. Two rookies could start on the inside: Samson Satele and Drew Mormino. Satele is the leader in the clubhouse to handle the right guard position, while Mormino will compete for the starting left guard position with Chris Liwienski.


Do the Dolphins have enough depth at corner to match up in sub situations?
The Dolphins' defense finished the season fifth in the NFL against the pass. However, Will Allen and Andre' Goodman are adequate starters. Goodman is a solid technician with speed, athleticism and quickness, but he has durability concerns. Allen is a confident player who lacks size, but he is tough and aggressive versus the run. He also has durability concerns. Travis Daniels is expected to be the No. 3 cornerback. Daniels has the size to match up with big receivers but lacks good man-to-man cover skills. Former first-round pick Jason Allen was moved from safety to corner this offseason. Allen had a solid spring but still is not as consistent as the coaching staff would like. Backup Michael Lehan should compete for the final corner spot, but there is not a lot of quality depth here.

Fantasy take

Chris Chambers was one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football last season, and we can all thank Daunte Culpepper and Joey Harrington for that. Even at 37, Trent Green should stabilize quarterback and allow Chambers to have a strong bounce-back season if the two can find some early chemistry.
-- Nate Ravitz
• Complete ESPN.com fantasy coverage

The player under the microscope

Jason Allen. He was a huge reach by the Dolphins in the '06 first round and saw very limited playing time last season. He has a very good combination of size, strength, speed and athleticism. However, he struggled to grasp the Dolphins' complex defensive system at free safety and was moved outside to cornerback this offseason. Can Allen step up and compete for one of the starting corner positions, or will he assume a backup position and contribute on special teams? This is a critical year in his development as an NFL player.


Breakout player

Lorenzo Booker. Cameron will build his offense around the power running game with Ronnie Brown, while utilizing the talents of Booker as a change-of-pace back opposite Brown. Booker is an explosive player with speed and elusiveness who can keep defenses off balance. He has good receiving instincts and route-running skills. However, he lacks the size and strength to be an every-down player and will have some limitations as a pass blocker in sub packages.


Comeback player of the year

Chris Chambers. Chambers struggled last season with his consistency. A lot of his struggles were due to the poor performance at the quarterback position. Chambers is an explosive athlete with size, speed and playmaking skills. He is a nice target who has the ability to be effective on all three levels in the passing game. However, he has been somewhat inconsistent at times over his career due to his lack of concentration. With Green, the Dolphins' passing attack should improve, and Chambers' numbers should get back to a Pro Bowl level.


Offensive philosophy

Cameron will be the architect of the Miami offense. His philosophy on offense will be to pound the ball out of a two-back power set to set up the play-action passing game. Cameron will feature multiple groupings that will create mismatches for his playmakers. Also, look for the Dolphins to do a fair amount of shifting before the snap to create mismatches with Chambers and Brown. The Dolphins don't have a lot of explosive playmakers, which will limit Cameron's play calling in third-down situations, so look for the Dolphins to use a lot of multiple-receiver groupings. Green will rely on the three- and five-step passing attack to spread the ball around with natural timing routes when attacking the short and intermediate areas in the passing game. However, the lack of a playmaking tight end could hinder the offense in 2007.


Defensive philosophy

One of Cameron's smartest moves this offseason was retaining second-year defensive coordinator Dom Capers. Capers is known for attention to detail and his mastery of the concepts of the zone-blitz schemes. He does a great job of keeping offenses off balance and hiding defensive weaknesses. The Dolphins utilize multiple three- and four-man fronts to find different ways to generate pressure with their zone-blitz style. They play a lot of matchup zones on the back end in coverage. The addition of LB Joey Porter from the Steelers should give the Dolphins a lot of versatility in the way they utilize DE Jason Taylor in pass-rush situations. The Dolphins will continue to alter their defensive game plan from week to week depending on their opponent. While the Dolphins' front seven continues to play at a high level, there are still concerns on the back end in coverage.
Keith Kidd spent 14 years in NFL front offices, including key roles in the personnel departments of the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.
 
Two statements that make me wonder if this writer knows anything at all.

1. Satele is the leader in the clubhouse to handle the right guard position. (No, he plays Center).

2. One of Cameron's smartest moves this offseason was retaining second-year defensive coordinator Dom Capers. (No, Capers was hired before Cameron).

Useless drivel.
 
also didnt mention David Martin when talkin about lacking a playmaking tight end.
 
PhinKev said:
Two statements that make me wonder if this writer knows anything at all.

1. Satele is the leader in the clubhouse to handle the right guard position. (No, he plays Center).

2. One of Cameron's smartest moves this offseason was retaining second-year defensive coordinator Dom Capers. (No, Capers was hired before Cameron).

Useless drivel.
Click to expand...
#2 is right, retained, as in kept him on the staff.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom