John Jenkins lands starting role with Miami Dolphins

[DKphin]

Former Georgia defensive tackle John Jenkins not only has a new home after the New York Giants cut him, but ascended quickly in his new landing spot.

Jenkins, a third round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2013, finds himself at the top of the Miami Dolphins’ depth chart ahead of week one of the NFL season.

It is unprecedented for a player cut one week ago to be at the top of another team’s depth chart the next week, but it is not at all surprising when you look at how the Miami Dolphins are supposed to fare this season.

John Jenkins lands starting role with Miami Dolphins

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247sports.com

 

[phintim]

That says it all when taling about the phins. Its hotel 6 time.

 

[Digital]

That says it all when taling about the phins. Its hotel 6 time.

Motel 6 … yeah, not even hotel-worthy. But don't worry … they'll leave the lights on.

 

[Danny]

don't read too much into that chart. They will rotate players in and out.

 

[MiamiDolfan85]

At least he earned it???

 

[Vaark]

 

[phinking]

It's a good move, because Jenkins is a VERY GOOD run stuffer. Which is very important for any defense on early downs.

 

[Tailgun]

Yeah, guys, he's basically the Nose and there's not a whole lot of playbook to learn for that one. This frees up Godcheaux and Wilkins to line up on the ends where they will shine in the hybrid 3-4.

 

[Hoot]

Wilkins excelled at Clemson when he had a big run stuffer next to him.

 

[Eesti]

They listed Jenkins as a 3-4 DE. Not NT. Godchaux (6'3 310) at the nose. Jenkins is 6'4 346....that's Paul Soliai size. I really don't expect a large % of 3-4 but....

 

[NoblePhin]

6'4 346 is definitely a Nose Tackle. Smart move to pick up a vet to eat up blockers for Godx and Wilkins, our young talent.

 

[BennySwella]

Great pick up seeing that Vincent Taylor was the closest thing to an NT we had before giving him the boot.