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Quarterbacks (3): Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore, Brandon Doughty
The Dolphins have a history of keeping two quarterbacks on the active roster. But Doughty, a seventh-round pick, has the potential to change that line of thinking in training camp.
Running backs (3): Jay Ajayi, Kenyan Drake, Damien Williams
This group is inexperienced and not very deep. There is a lot of pressure on Ajayi to shoulder the load.
Wide receivers (6): Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills, Leonte Carroo, Jakeem Grant, Griff Whalen
This is arguably the deepest position on Miami's roster. The Dolphins could cut a receiver who could make another team.
Tight ends (4): Jordan Cameron, Dion Sims, Thomas Duarte, Jake Stoneburner
The Dolphins will need multiple tight ends to run rookie head coach Adam Gase's offense. This position must be able to catch and block efficiently.
Offensive line (9): Branden Albert, Laremy Tunsil, Mike Pouncey, Billy Turner, Ja'Wuan James, Dallas Thomas, Jermon Bushrod, Jamil Douglas, Kraig Urbik
This group has struggled mightily the past few seasons. The starting five is talented, but can they stay healthy?
Defensive line (9): Mario Williams, Cameron Wake, Andre Branch, Jason Jones, Ndamukong Suh, Earl Mitchell, Jordan Phillips, Chris Jones, Terrence Fede
The defensive line should play much better in 2016. Miami is counting on Williams to have a bounceback season and replace former Dolphin Olivier Vernon.
Linebackers (7): Jelani Jenkins, Kiko Alonso, Koa Misi, Neville Hewitt, Zach Vigil, Spencer Paysinger, Mike Hull
Miami's linebackers still have a lot to prove. The three starters -- Jenkins, Alonso and Misi -- are often injured without much proven depth behind them.
Defensive backs (9): Byron Maxwell, Xavien Howard, Bobby McCain, Tony Lippett, Bobby McCain, Reshad Jones, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Michael Thomas, Jordan Lucas
The secondary is expected to have three new starters this year. Howard, a rookie corner, has a lot on his shoulders opposite Maxwell.
Specialists (3): PK Andrew Franks, P Matt Darr, LS John Denney
This is the same trio from a year ago. Franks and Darr are expected to be more consistent in Year 2
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.http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolph...oster-projection-includes-entire-rookie-class
 
I'm not a fan of D Williams. And I will not be surprised if Miami starts the season with two big RBs - Ajayi and ? I'll be surprised if D Thomas sticks and mildly surprised if Miami keeps 4 TEs. Other than that, not real surprised.
 
Get Dallas Thomas away from this team! That guy is bad energy on the field.
 
That linebacking depth looks bad. Overall looks like a good roster, minus Dallas thomas
 
Aside from the fact that this poor excuse for a sports writer counted Bobby McCain TWICE, he is probably not that far off. I would be surprised if Duarte makes the final 53.

Other roster bubble guys from his list are....

Mike Hull, Jordan Lucas, Dallas Thomas, Terrence Fede & Damien Williams

It's way to early for this projection as I expect 2 to 4 more players to be added to the camp roster.
 
Not a Damien Williams fan. I'd like to see the team go in another direction. Maybe veteran depth behind the young players.

Dallas Thomas has to be gone.

There was a thread after the end of last season where some poster (don't remember who) claimed that the Dolphins didn't need an overhaul of the roster. Well, they're getting one anyway and it was sorely needed.
 
Seeing Dallas Thomas makes me a bit nervous, and I don't know if I care if the new coaching staff thinks he is looking good in camp or not.
 
NY8123 said:
Miami won't keep 4 TE's. They will keep 4 RBs way before 4 TEs.
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I think this speculation was based on the fact that Gase's base offense in Chicago was based on 12 personnel. 1 RB, 2 TE. I just don't see Duarte being ready for prime-time due to size and blocking deficiencies. They can still run 12 personnel with 3 active TE's and he ran more 11 personnel in Denver. He will run whatever suits our personnel, IMO. Chicago needed two TE's because they had so many injuries on the line and at WR. Our strength is at WR so you are probably right about 4 TE's.
 
tay0365 said:
Seeing Dallas Thomas makes me a bit nervous, and I don't know if I care if the new coaching staff thinks he is looking good in camp or not.
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There won't be any bad-mouthing from the coaches during camp. Not publicly anyway. Who knows, some team may become desperate enough to offer a 7th rounder for Thomas.
 
Dion Jordan and Matt Hazel missing from the 53....

Interesting
 
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