DIRTYCASHHOLDIN
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I would have never imagined that G JAMIE NAILS would be the biggest suprise on the offensive line....but this just in: It has become a reality......NAILS is out-playing, and out-grading them all. And good for him. Here is a guy who was coaching a local high school offensive line last season....as he was cut by the Dolphins because he was completely out of playing shape...above the 385 pound mark. But the guy stayed down here....and asked for another chance.. He told WANNY when he signed that he would come in and be the same guy he was 2 years ago when he started with the BILLS. He kept his promise....and look at this ......he is now a "skinny" 335 pounds and he playing very agressive. He has won the respect of many players...his linemates much more. Nails is playing so well.....that when WANNY says that he will be playing "the best 5 guys".....right now it just has to mean that NAILS will be inserted as the starting LG.....which of course...now would mean that MARK DIXON should (why waste time) start working with BRENT SMITH/MARCUS SPRIGGS over at LT. When the dust clears on opening day....hopefully DIXON...whom my concern only is his height...at 6'3....I hope he can really play well there.
As far as BRENT SMITH is concerned....he is just not ready yet....he really isn't. MARCUS SPRIGGS is still banged up....but still needs lots of playing time and reps....before he is even close to being ready. So really to me....this is indeed the best option.....let SMITH AND SPRIGGS backup both tackle spots....but in the meantime....lets get DIXON working as the starter at LT...and JAMIE NAILS at LG....let the continuity and repitition of them working aside each other begin now.
Once this is done.....then you would have to make a decision on which RG....will be your starter.....either SEARCY or another surprise thus far in camp....TODD PERRY. That battle is much more interchangeable than moving a guy like DIXON over to LT...to make room for NAILS....but by all means.....WANNY should name the starter at least by the Dolphins second exhibition game. This offensive line needs to know its members.....and then they need to get coordinated like 5 fingers on a hand. Right now.....its understandable over at RG....these two guys are literally neck to neck in grades...and play. This will play itself out shortly.....but I will end this post by saying its time to start playing around....move DIXON to LT now.
DCH
As far as BRENT SMITH is concerned....he is just not ready yet....he really isn't. MARCUS SPRIGGS is still banged up....but still needs lots of playing time and reps....before he is even close to being ready. So really to me....this is indeed the best option.....let SMITH AND SPRIGGS backup both tackle spots....but in the meantime....lets get DIXON working as the starter at LT...and JAMIE NAILS at LG....let the continuity and repitition of them working aside each other begin now.
Once this is done.....then you would have to make a decision on which RG....will be your starter.....either SEARCY or another surprise thus far in camp....TODD PERRY. That battle is much more interchangeable than moving a guy like DIXON over to LT...to make room for NAILS....but by all means.....WANNY should name the starter at least by the Dolphins second exhibition game. This offensive line needs to know its members.....and then they need to get coordinated like 5 fingers on a hand. Right now.....its understandable over at RG....these two guys are literally neck to neck in grades...and play. This will play itself out shortly.....but I will end this post by saying its time to start playing around....move DIXON to LT now.
DCH