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Jarvis Landry remains Dolphins top target

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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Amid the many changes in the Miami Dolphins' receiving corps, one familiar figure looms large: Jarvis Landry.

He led the Dolphins in catches as a rookie last year, and did so again in the season opener last week, with eight receptions for 53 yards at Washington. He also returned a punt 69 yards for the touchdown that put Miami ahead to stay, and was chosen AFC special teams player of the week.

The performance met his goal for this season.

"I want to progress," he said. "I want to continue to be dominant. That's my mindset, and that's how I'm approaching every game."

That's no change, but Landry's surrounding cast of pass-catching targets is mostly new. The Dolphins acquired Greg Jennings, Kenny Stills, DeVante Parker and Jordan Cameron during the offseason.

While the newcomers are widely considered an upgrade, in the opener they combined for eight catches — the same number Landry totaled.

Landry caught 84 passes last year, a Dolphins rookie record. He averaged only 9.0 yards per catch, working mostly in the role of a possession receiver, but coach Joe Philbin believes experience will help him evolve into more of a downfield threat.

Landry expects more chunk yardage this year for himself and his teammates.

"With the addition of Kenny, Greg and DeVante, it allows the offense to be a little bit more open," Landry said. "Hopefully that results in a couple more big plays for everybody. With our team it's only a matter of time."
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he saw that money given to WR's this Summer. Guy is motivated to take care of his fam
 
During last season's play by Jarvis, I immediate began thinking, not only a Pro Bowler, but a guy that will one day reach the Hall. The man is just amazing.

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I like Landry and the things he does for this team but would like to see the ball distributed just a little more to the other receiver's. Wouldn't want to see him get hurt.
 
All 3 of my fantasy football teams also agree that Jarvis Landry is the Dolphins top target and the ****ing man!!

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So I'm going to make a confession. When Jarvis was drafted I was having dinner in Lauderdale with a buddy of mine while I was on vacation. The text came across that the Fins drafted a smaller 4.6ish 40 time WR from LSU not named Odell. I thought, why on earth would the Fins do that...there are already decent WRs on the roster. I was even a bit bummed.

Well, I was wrong. Loved the kid last year and am truly becoming a fan now. Hope he breaks 100 catches and helps this club get into the post season. He is good and as long as he keeps that mind like it is and that work ethic like it is we have the making of a real superstar here.
 
Tannehill will have to realize double teams are coming and make sure he gets through those progressions quickly, AND NOT GET SACKED
 
for a slow 4.6ish guy who ran a 4.7 at the combine (with an injury), it's funny how redskins #30 kyshoen jarrett wasn't able to catch him. he runs a 4.49 forty.
 
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for a slow 4.6ish guy who ran a 4.7 at the combine (with an injury), it's funny how redskins #30 kyshoen jarrett wasn't able to catch him. he runs a 4.49 forty.
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Landry has definitely increased his speed since early last season, I don't need a stopwatch to confirm that either... it's very evident by what we all see on the field. I said before the season started that Landry will probably have over 100 catches for under 1,000 yards. Well with the explosiveness we're seeing he might break that 1,000 yard mark afterall.
 
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Landry has definitely increased his speed since early last season, I don't need a stopwatch to confirm that either... it's very evident by what we all see on the field. I said before the season started that Landry will probably have over 100 catches for under 1,000 yards. Well with the explosiveness we're seeing he might break that 1,000 yard mark afterall.
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Landry has immense skills in tight spaces. He's shifty, can burst when needed, very intelligent and has hands of glue.

This also happens to be the key ingredients for a punt returner. He will never be a deep threat, but I would like to see his YPC increase. However, I think that will only really happen when Stills and Parker take the tops off the defense and open up the underneath.
 
outlawd2u said:
Landry has definitely increased his speed since early last season, I don't need a stopwatch to confirm that either... it's very evident by what we all see on the field. I said before the season started that Landry will probably have over 100 catches for under 1,000 yards. Well with the explosiveness we're seeing he might break that 1,000 yard mark afterall.
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There is football speed and track speed. A lot of athletes can run fast in a straight line in compression shorts and shirts, but doing it in full pads while cutting and moving your hips is entirely different. Personally, I wish they would change the combine up a bit as a straight 40 time doesn't do much. Landry has a quick first step and is very agile but also has enough speed to pull away in this league. Kid is just a football player in the truest sense of the term.
 
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