Jamar Taylor showing promise

[gafin]

The talk about Jamar Taylor considering giving up football was, in the end, just talk. It was the result of a high draft pick frustrated over making virtually no impact his rookie year.

But to hear — and see — Taylor as he embarks on Year 2 as a Dolphins cornerback is to know things have changed.

“It’s a big difference,” Taylor said.

Take Tuesday as the Dolphins opened three-day mini-camp inside their practice bubble to dodge the rain. There was Taylor, lining up with the starters, making an interception and tracking down speedy receiver Mike Wallace on an end-around so adeptly that receiver Brandon Gibson rushed onto the field to praise him.

Also a little on Landry:

In good hands with Landry: Receiver Jarvis Landry, the second-round pick from LSU, continues to impress with what is becoming a habit: catches made while extending his 5-foot-11 frame. Landry also fielded kickoffs and punts and said he’s comfortable with both.

“It’s coming,” Landry said of his overall progress. “I think playing in the SEC, it gave me the opportunity to play at this game speed, kind of. It’s a little faster, of course, but at the same time, it’s knowing what you’re doing that allows you to play fast.”

The pre-draft knock on Landry was his speed, but Philbin called him “sneaky quick and sneaky fast. Not a lot of hesitation in his game.”

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/s...nerback-jamar-taylor-showing-promise-i/ngMxh/

 

[PHINSfan]

Thanks for the info....Nice to hear!

 

[Austin Tatious]

Like seeing an offensive player (Gibby) encourage a defensive player (Taylor) like that. Good leadership.

 

[Finsfan1984]

Like seeing an offensive player (Gibby) encourage a defensive player (Taylor) like that. Good leadership.

yes it is

 

[Finsfan1984]

I liked Taylor and was very high on him going into the draft. Hoping that between first year jitters and nagging injuries that he will start to come into his own now. I really feel he is going to be a solid player for us in the future.
Landry I loved before the draft and he hasnt let me down either. I think he is gona be an absolute stud for us...

 

[NY8123]

It'd be nice to have some drafts where the mid round picks started paying dividends instead of the usual penny stocks Miami has ended up with the last decade.

 

[uk_dolfan]

Taylor is a damn good player was just hurt all last year I expect good things from him

 

[doughbraz54]

A bounce back from the injuries would be huge. The kid can make plays so hopefully we see that this season. Would be a relief to have another solid corner with Grimes.

 

[gafin]

AP:Taylor, Davis looking to impress at minicamp

"Obviously, he's healthy and with the second year and more experience comes confidence," backup quarterback Matt Moore said.

"He's just a guy you have to kind of keep your eye on. I think he understands the system and what the defense is trying to do and he doesn't seem to be out of position very often, so he's playing well."

For Davis, he has the benefit of having gone through OTAs and minicamp last year so he knew what to expect in terms of the pace of practice, which allows him to help Taylor this time.

The two are competing for the same job, but their friendship continues to blossom.

"I want him to succeed and he wants me to succeed," Davis said. "Today we were rotating with the ones and we are competitive but we also have a great friendship. We critique each other, too, so it's a good friendship and we know the competition is still there."

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http://pro32.ap.org/article/taylor-davis-look-impress-minicamp