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Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford ready to breakout in 2020

The Dolphins drafted wide receiver Isaiah Ford in the 7th round (237 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. And after bouncing around from the active roster to practice squad—Ford showed the coaching...
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Good article. Evidently he's usually injured at beginning of camp but seems to making the most out of his opportunity.
 
Love to see him do so. He works hard, is very smart studies hard and just keeps coming back after injuries, knock backs being dropped to PS.
Never one to take things or his position on the roster for granted,
Proves he has some talent especially late last season and I hope he goes on with it.
 
He has never really impressed me. He is adequate from what I have seen and has had health issues. To a certain degree, he reminds me of another 7th round pick, Rishard Matthews, however I think Matthews was better than Ford. He is meh IMHO.
 
67Stang said:
He has never really impressed me. He is adequate from what I have seen and has had health issues. To a certain degree, he reminds me of another 7th round pick, Rishard Matthews, however I think Matthews was better than Ford. He is meh IMHO.
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Sure. I mean citing every WR as ready for a breakout season after three practices seems a bit hyperbolic. Still hoping it's correct though!
 
Fin-Loco said:
Sure. I mean citing every WR as ready for a breakout season after three practices seems a bit hyperbolic. Still hoping it's correct though!
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I hear ya, I hope everyone breaks out! Just with this kid, he has never had a wow moment where I am like this kid is legit.
 
Yes I would love to see him stay healthy and showcase his abilities, which I believe he's going to do this year! I'm listening to this interview with him now and I'm totally impressed with what I'm hearing. He appears to be very grounded and mature along with having a higher awareness/intelligence that is sOooo refreshing to hear. I'm rooting for Isaiah and hopefully the extra weight gain and new off-season training will keep him healthy all year.
 
67Stang said:
He has never really impressed me. He is adequate from what I have seen and has had health issues. To a certain degree, he reminds me of another 7th round pick, Rishard Matthews, however I think Matthews was better than Ford. He is meh IMHO.
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Matthews and Ford are pretty different players. Matthews was a tough beast of a receiver who excelled at making tough catches against contact. Ford is a lanky receiver who excels at getting open and locating the ball. I like them both.
 
Fin-Loco said:
Sure. I mean citing every WR as ready for a breakout season after three practices seems a bit hyperbolic. Still hoping it's correct though!
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He actually played pretty well down the stretch though, which is basically the only time he has gotten playing time. He got 21 catches over the last 4 games for 235 yards. Over a full season that averages out to over 80 catches and just shy of 1,000 yards, and the way he worked the field, reeled in passes, and worked with his QB when guys like Mack Hollins run 30 yards downfield without looking for the ball, I don't see much reason why he couldn't maintain that pace over a full year.

The real holdup for Ford having a breakout wasn't what he has already shown on the field, but whether he would get the playing time in a crowded receiver room to try and maintain that pace. With Ford and Wilson out the window, he was already pretty much third on the depth chart, so the big impediment was out of the way.

So saying that Ford is primed for a breakout isn't just after three practices.
 
Ford kind of reminds me of Lamar Thomas, although Thomas was more of a deep thread where Ford is more of a slot receiver. But similar lanky build and running style.
 
Fin-Loco said:
www.thephinsider.com

Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford ready to breakout in 2020

The Dolphins drafted wide receiver Isaiah Ford in the 7th round (237 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. And after bouncing around from the active roster to practice squad—Ford showed the coaching...
www.thephinsider.com www.thephinsider.com

Good article. Evidently he's usually injured at beginning of camp but seems to making the most out of his opportunity.
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I thought DVP was your fave?
 
Like others have said, Ford played well down the stretch. Hopefully, he keeps getting targets. He's a good fourth (maybe third) wideout.
 
dolfan91 said:
I loved Ford at VT and I love him as a pro. Every team needs guys like Isaiah Ford. Doesn't wow you, but will make plays, given the opportunity to.
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Every team needs a guy like him, but not too many guys like him. Too many good effort guys just get you to .500 or so. Can they trade a draft pick or a Rosen for a proven WR at this point?
 
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