Evaluating the Dolphins signings

[Daytona Fin]

The first free agent the Dolphins signed this past offseason, and perhaps the most important, says he has no regrets, no second thoughts. Branden Albert has, at least through training camp, been everything the Dolphins hoped he would be. A strong, powerful left tackle. The anchor of the offensive line. A leader to set an example for the young players around him.

The Dolphins moved swiftly to sign Albert. They did not hesitate paying him the kind of money a first-rate left tackle dictated on the open market. And now, as each week passes, they are seeing further evidence that their money was well spent.

“This was the best training camp of my career,” Albert says. “I’m out here every day mentally and physically. I was a little hesitant the first few days because there was so much to learn. But now it is full go for me. I’m 100 percent a Miami Dolphin. I’m so happy to be here.”

• Safety Louis Delmas: Has been the starting safety since the first time he stepped on the practice field and gives this defense a legitimate big play threat in the secondary. I’ve spent time with Delmas. I understand what he’s about. I’ve seen his enthusiasm first hand. My gut feeling is that Delmas is going to have an excellent season.

• Defensive tackle Earl Mitchell: The Dolphins are getting from Mitchell exactly what they hoped they would. A strong, tough-minded player who will rotate with Jared Odrick and Randy Starks in the middle of the defensive line. While I’m still not sure whether Mitchell will be as productive as Paul Soliai, I am certain that he will be a consistently good player and, in some games, a difference-maker.

• Cornerback Cortland Finnegan: He arrived with question marks because of injury and consistency problems over the past few seasons. But, with the exception of a few days off to attend a family funeral, Finnegan has been a factor in every practice. He has value at both the cornerback spot opposite Brent Grimes in the base defense and as a nickel back in passing situations. You watch him on the practice field and you see the type of plays that, only a few years ago, made him one of the top corners in the league.

• Running back Knowshon Moreno:

http://www.thefinsiders.com/blog/2014/andy-cohen-albert-leading-productive-free-agency-group

 

[j0hnny63]

Since incorrectly opining that he didn't think the rookie Wes Welker had what it takes to make it in the league, Andy Cohen has since decided to play it safe by never making a negative statement about anyone or anything ever.

 

[Dolphin North]

Since incorrectly opining that he didn't think the rookie Wes Welker had what it takes to make it in the league, Andy Cohen has since decided to play it safe by never making a negative statement about anyone or anything ever.

He did it before that. He called Wannstedt and Speilman good high quality football men.

Called Travis Minor a versatile back with excellent gifts, I mean, not completely a lie, his gifts were speed and agility, but not versaitile because he couldn't do anything at the NFL level to warrant the word excellent.

It's just his style.

No offense intended to anyone who posts Andy. I like Andy Cohen, but he is basically a PR man for the Dolphins and will never go against the organization lest he should lose his good standing with them. He doesn't really "evaluate" anything. He just tries to see whatever the gm/coaches are hoping for in a player.

 

[dlockz]

Cant judge any of these guys until they play some real games

 

[So Be]

Cant judge any of these guys until they play some real games

Does playing a combined 23 years in the NFL count as some real games? JK