NewCoachPlease
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Basically they have us in the middle of the AFC and I think this assessment is reasonable. I agree our D should be amazing and not sure about Bush. I think we need more RB depth, maybe Ricky resigning. Also obv the QB position is not really a sure thing.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6821084/nfl-post-lockout-grades-every-afc-team
Miami Dolphins
Key additions: Reggie Bush, Kevin Burnett, Matt Moore, Tony McDaniel (re-signed), Marc Colombo, Jason Taylor, Ronald Fields
Key losses: Ronnie Brown, Tyler Thigpen, Channing Crowder
Analysis: Miami hasn't gone out and grabbed a big-time quarterback, but I see this team as vastly improved. The Dolphins have improved the supporting cast around the quarterback position and have made life easier on Chad Henne. I also expect Miami to have one of the elite defenses in football this year. Bringing back McDaniel for depth is a valuable re-signing, but upgrading from Crowder to Burnett -- who offers a wider overall skill set -- makes a lot of sense, considering that, to thrive in this division, the Dolphins need to deal with the wide variety of offensive personnel groupings New England will throw at them. I have my doubts about how effective Bush will be here, though. To me, Bush -- a player I consider equal parts running back and wide receiver -- needs to be in an offense (such as the ones in New Orleans) that has a masterful playcaller and an elite quarterback. That doesn't sound like Miami to me.
Although I am one of the few experts out there who isn't yet ready to write off Henne, I am also very high on Moore. Moore just hasn't yet been given a true opportunity to show what he can do at this level. Also, as Taylor returns to his former club, he could be a great mentor for Koa Misi and act as a productive third outside linebacker and specialty player. Having Taylor in the locker room certainly can't hurt, either.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6821084/nfl-post-lockout-grades-every-afc-team
Miami Dolphins
Key additions: Reggie Bush, Kevin Burnett, Matt Moore, Tony McDaniel (re-signed), Marc Colombo, Jason Taylor, Ronald Fields
Key losses: Ronnie Brown, Tyler Thigpen, Channing Crowder
Analysis: Miami hasn't gone out and grabbed a big-time quarterback, but I see this team as vastly improved. The Dolphins have improved the supporting cast around the quarterback position and have made life easier on Chad Henne. I also expect Miami to have one of the elite defenses in football this year. Bringing back McDaniel for depth is a valuable re-signing, but upgrading from Crowder to Burnett -- who offers a wider overall skill set -- makes a lot of sense, considering that, to thrive in this division, the Dolphins need to deal with the wide variety of offensive personnel groupings New England will throw at them. I have my doubts about how effective Bush will be here, though. To me, Bush -- a player I consider equal parts running back and wide receiver -- needs to be in an offense (such as the ones in New Orleans) that has a masterful playcaller and an elite quarterback. That doesn't sound like Miami to me.
Although I am one of the few experts out there who isn't yet ready to write off Henne, I am also very high on Moore. Moore just hasn't yet been given a true opportunity to show what he can do at this level. Also, as Taylor returns to his former club, he could be a great mentor for Koa Misi and act as a productive third outside linebacker and specialty player. Having Taylor in the locker room certainly can't hurt, either.
