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Here’s The Dolphins’ Thinking At Defensive Tackle With A Prominent Free Agent Available

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A six-pack of Dolphins topics a week into camp:

▪ Defensive tackle remains something of a concern amid the March release of Ndamukong Suh, but Miami has decided — at least for now — to stick with this group and not pursue free agent Johnathan Hankins.

According to a source, the Dolphins - in their internal evaluation — did not see Hankins as an ideal scheme fit. Also, Hankins would be costly, and Miami has just $14.2 million in cap space with the hope of carrying over most of that money to next offseason.

Hankins had 44 tackles and two sacks in 15 starts for the Colts in 2017, a year after producing 28 tackles and three sacks in 16 starts for the Giants. The Colts released him after changing defensive scheme.

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Kind of figured that was the approach- still makes me uncomfortable but.. other notes at the link.
 
I think there will be another under the radar Akeem Spence style signing in case of injury but that position is pretty much set (in their eyes). Hope that line of thinking works out. Minimal flexibility because of past transgressions so it is what it is at this point.
 
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The youngins have to step up sometime, is this a position of weakness? depends on how this group comes together and plays, we really don't know. The Dolphins cannot continue to go out and pluck players to shore every position....time for guys to step up.
 
BobDole said:
I think they'll be another under the radar Akeem Spence style signing in case of injury but that position is pretty much set (in their eyes). Hope that line of thinking works out. Minimal flexibility because of past transgressions so it is what it is at this point.
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agree, and thats IF we were to sign anyone at all.. I think we are set with our top 4 guys. Good to hear from Barry that Taylor is having a good camp. Him and Godchaux developing is vital.

Says X has been locking receivers down and studying his bad games last year

Doesnt see Carroo making the roster
 
Travis34 said:
agree, and thats IF we were to sign anyone at all.. I think we are set with our top 4 guys. Good to hear from Barry that Taylor is having a good camp. Him and Godchaux developing is vital.

Says X has been locking receivers down and studying his bad games last year

Doesnt see Carroo making the roster
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They've dug themselves into relying on a guy who hasn't had the conditioning for 30%+ of the snaps, a pair of 5th & 6th rounders going into season 2, and a bargain bin (but good) signing. The depth isn't there if an injury or sophomore slump rears it's ugly head.

Then the ifs. If the rotational D-line works as planned and if the LBs are a drastic improvement (this I know will happen if only by default) then this won't horribly implode to the tune of teams knowing they can run up the middle and using that weakness to dictate the game plan ad nauseum.

How much do you guys trust Gase and the 2nd year coordinator? ...
 
In light of the Hayes injury, I hope we sign anothe player at some point. Also what do you think the chances are of Hayes being/staying healthy all year are?
 
They plan on getting leads and pinning ears with the edges which means less emphasis on dts.

I get it as long as the dts as a group are solid. Sounds like they will be. Hopefully Phillips and Godchaux get the first team nod and Spence and Taylor rotate in.
 
On paper, certainly looks like the biggest weakness could be defensive tackle. My main concern overall is run support.

Good report on Howard. Judging by the last six games or so, he could emerge as a superstar. Real excited about his progress.
 
I'm not that worried about the DT spot. Will we have a stud there? Probably not. But I feel theres a chance we can get average to above average player there from the guys we have now. Small chance we can get good play if someone like Phillips for example blossoms.
 
Idk but that new DT coach has me more optimistic that he can coach these guys up. Let's roll with what we have and continue to evaluate during preseason. I don't think we will be as soft there as some may have projected.
Elite? Of course not but good enough to not get gashed on a consistent basis.
 
finmann said:
The youngins have to step up sometime, is this a position of weakness? depends on how this group comes together and plays, we really don't know. The Dolphins cannot continue to go out and pluck players to shore every position....time for guys to step up.
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Well said
 
I'm a lot more confident on Kocurek than Williams for out line coach. Word is he is more of a teacher. Also encouraged by what I've heard about Godchaux and Taylor. Same goes for Oden for the DB's. McTyer is a pleasant surprise and even McDonald has looked better. 6 more days and we can get a look at some of the schemes they will run.

The DT's (and LB's) better get ready for week 1 vs the Titans run game.
 
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