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DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins' 2015 rookie camp is in the books. The team put in a lot of work over the four practices, and I gained quality intel on Miami’s first-year players.

With that said, here are five notes and observations from Dolphins camp:

  • Dolphins first-round pick DeVante Parkerlooks legit. Two days and four practices are a small sample size, but I saw a lot of good things from Parker in rookie camp. He’s a natural athlete who makes difficult catches look easy. Parker also has a burst to blow by defenders and knows how to use his long stride.

  • I saw some good and some bad from Dolphins second-round pick and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The first day, Phillips was solid and consistent. He showed good effort throughout both practices and consistently flashed his strength and athleticism for a 334-pound player. But Phillips didn’t have the same voracity on Day 2. He didn’t look as explosive in drills. It’s difficult to tell if he was gassed or laboring due to a minor injury. But consistent effort will be the key for Phillips at the NFL level.

  • Of Miami’s three undrafted free-agent linebackers, Mike Hull of Penn State had the best rookie camp. He was quick to the football and got an interception Saturday by reading the eyes of the quarterback. The Dolphins desperately need linebacker depth, and Hull should get a good opportunity to make the team this summer. He also showed a good motor on special-teams drills, which helps when challenging for a roster spot. This year Miami traded linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, cut Phillip Wheeler and let Jason Trusnik walk in free agency.

  • One of the biggest surprises of this camp was undrafted rookie receiver Tyler McDonald. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound receiver from South Carolina State made plays on Friday and Saturday. He was arguably the most consistent receiver this weekend after Parker.

  • As expected, I’m intrigued by running back and fifth-round pick Jay Ajayi. He has the potential to be the sleeper of Miami’s 2015 draft class. Ajayi’s stock dropped dramatically in the draft due to knee issues, but he says he’s healthy and he did well in practices. Ajayi also caught the ball well out of the backfield, which is needed in Miami’s offense.

http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/14866/five-step-drop-dolphins-rookie-camp-edition
 
Good to hear, shocked nothing was said of Douglas at all.
 
Douglas is a lot better than some on here give him credit. when he was a guard at ASU he was pretty good, and even held his own against the best thing since sliced bread in Leonard Williams. he moved to lt to help the team since he was their best olinman, and you could tell he wasn't comfortable. if given a fair chance he should win the lg spot

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Dolph N.Fan said:
I think mike hull makes the team.
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I hope so. reminds me of zach
 
D0lphan72 said:
Good to hear, shocked nothing was said of Douglas at all.
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I suppose judging lineman is difficult until full contact. I would like to know when Parker can work with Tannehill, Landry and the other receivers.
 
I may be in the minority, but I am cautiously optimistic about all the young linebackers. There is no replacement for a young, hungry linebacker on defense and special teams. I think Ellerbe and Wheeler were content with their past accolades. The addition of Suh and a revamped d-line should help our linebackers greatly.
 
claytonduper said:
I suppose judging lineman is difficult until full contact. I would like to know when Parker can work with Tannehill, Landry and the other receivers.
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....and against some veteran corners just to see how he does.
 
My problem with Douglas is the same one I had with Jonathan Martin, Dallas Thomas, Brenner, and seemingly every OL this board seems to get excited about. Power. I don't think the guy can open holes in the run game and I worry that his lack of power will lead to overcompensating to protect against bull rushes and get hung out to dry when they switch to speed.

We keep drafting pillow fighters who lack sand in the pants and aren't truly special athletes nor are they great technicians.

Our track record with these sort of players isn't good.
 
Digital said:
My problem with Douglas is the same one I had with Jonathan Martin, Dallas Thomas, Brenner, and seemingly every OL this board seems to get excited about. Power. I don't think the guy can open holes in the run game and I worry that his lack of power will lead to overcompensating to protect against bull rushes and get hung out to dry when they switch to speed.

We keep drafting pillow fighters who lack sand in the pants and aren't truly special athletes nor are they great technicians.

Our track record with these sort of players isn't good.
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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1759728/jamil-douglas

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

STRENGTHS: Looks the part with broad shoulders, trim middle and good balance. Quick off the snap. Plays with good leverage in pass protection to absorb bull rush, good flexibility and core strength. Slides well laterally and looks to help teammates when not covered up. Flashes a nasty streak, taking defenders to the ground.Good mover to and through the second level. Can hit the moving target and readjust beyond the point of attack. Above-average agility.

WEAKNESSES: Short arms (32 1/4 inches) limit his perimeter effectiveness in pass protection. Scouts will investigate 2010 arrest and burglary charge that led to suspension but was later dropped. Inconsistent in the running game and might make most sense for a zone scheme that utilizes athleticism and angles. Gets high to drive block, dropping his head to become vulnerable to over-arm swim moves. Can be indecisive in the open field and too often resorts to sealing off defenders, not driving through them.

I thought most scouting reports were he would grade favorable in running game but struggle with pass protection. This seems like a little bit of a contradictory comment about the running game or maybe it's the old consistent comment again.
 
WRs are going to be interesting to watch who makes the final 5-6

i liked the words on Douglas above... strengths and weaknesses, truth in there for him to work on!!!

I want to see Hull and Vigil battle it out with our young LBs... Vigil seemed to be getting a lot of good words in rookie camp as well.

Phillips my concern was wanting to hear or see him consistently DOMINATING throughout... hopefully he can get that going soon. possibly out of shape still, might be an effect.
 
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