Is T.J. Yeldon a fit for the Miami Dolphins?

[DKphin]

In Bill Lazor’s offensive system, it is important that the running back can contribute in both aspects of the game. This is something Yeldon has proved he could do.

One part of the game that Yeldon must improve, though, is his pass blocking. He possesses below-average pass blocking skills. At times, Yeldon can get lazy, and at other times, he shows poor technique. While that must improve moving forward, it is something the coaches can look to fix.
Bringing in another running back for Miami will be essential heading into next season. Not only will it help alleviate pressure from Lamar Miller – who can’t do it all himself – but it will also give quarterback Ryan Tannehill the security of knowing he has multiple backs that are capable of carrying the load.
On paper, drafting a running back like T.J. Yeldon seems like a perfect fit for Miami. He has good size, agility and patience and would be a great complement to spell Miller off of the bench.
Besides, if Miller does not return to the team in 2016 (entering contract year), or regresses in his fourth season, the Dolphins would have a potential replacement.

Read more: http://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/16/t-j-yeldon-fit-miami-dolphins/

 

[j-off-her-doll]

Read more: http://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/16/t-j-yeldon-fit-miami-dolphins/

4th RD? Sure.

 

[DKphin]

They do not mention in the article that he runs with an upright style. I could see him not having that long a career in the NFL if he does not do something about his pad level.

 

[Mudder1310]

Yeldon seems to lose some of the explosiveness last season that he had prior. Did he add weight? Was he unsure in Kiffin's offense? I'd like to know that stuff first, but I always thought he was an NFL back that could be a nice contributor. I think there are several others I'd take first like Langford and Coleman.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I like Coleman in R2, but not sure about his blocking. Yeldon is somewhat under the radar and might be a steal in R3.

 

[datruth55]

I'm not sure what happened to Yeldon this year. Seems to have taken a back seat to Henry as far as the featured back for Alabama. You have to wonder how much of that was his inability to learn the new offense and how much of it was just Henry being the back that Lane Kiffin preferred.

I'll tell ya the guy that's starting to grow on me as a really good compliment to Miller is David Cobb from Minnesota. The O-line for Minnesota didn't block very well at all and this kid still managed to get positive yards most of the time. Very good running between the tackles and when his shoulders were square he knocked defenders backwards. He's a good power back compliment to Miller IMO.

 

[I am Bane]

Yeldon is an upright runner and tends to dance often once getting into the second level. i beleive that there are better RB prospects than him in the draft, and personally would go for others first. Especially if he is stated going in the 2nd round... I would pass. Daniel Thomas was an upright runner with the same type of issues as Yeldon (decently).

also there is basically only one or two RBs in the draft that I really saw that could pass block... the majority of the class needs much work in that sense.

 

[xXwarXx]

Yeldon is an upright runner and tends to dance often once getting into the second level. i beleive that there are better RB prospects than him in the draft, and personally would go for others first. Especially if he is stated going in the 2nd round... I would pass. Daniel Thomas was an upright runner with the same type of issues as Yeldon (decently).

also there is basically only one or two RBs in the draft that I really saw that could pass block... the majority of the class needs much work in that sense.

Daniel Thomas being an upright runner isn't his problem, His problem is he's 230+ lbs, yet is a huge *****.

I don't care if a runner is upright, I think It's an overstated issue.

As for TJ Yeldon, last year it seemed pretty obvious Saban had already beaten him down too much. There's so many better options than Yeldon anyway, i really don't even consider him tbh.

 

[I am Bane]

Daniel Thomas being an upright runner isn't his problem, His problem is he's 230+ lbs, yet is a huge *****.

I don't care if a runner is upright, I think It's an overstated issue.

As for TJ Yeldon, last year it seemed pretty obvious Saban had already beaten him down too much. There's so many better options than Yeldon anyway, i really don't even consider him tbh.

theres many reasons that I am not overly fond of upright runners personally...

but agreed Yeldon seemed warn down and once again we agree with better options out there anyways.

and lol on Daniel Thomas... I wasnt happy with that draft pick myself.... he wasnt thought of highly out of college by me either