Miami Dolphins 2020 training camp preview: Chandler Cox

[Finfan83nj]

Miami Dolphins 2020 training camp preview: Chandler Cox

Chandler Cox faces an interesting future that might be defined by the 2020 season and how Chan Gailey uses him in this offense.

phinphanatic.com

With the hiring of Chan Gailey as the new offensive coordinator, the fullback position figures to be further minimized. Gailey’s offense features a lot of ‘spread offense’ sets with one, or zero, backs. While this provides a lot of opportunities for the wide receivers on the roster, it could mean that as few as three running backs make the final 53.

 

[Finfan83nj]

I do recall us using Rob Konrad during Gaileys last tour of Miami. So while he’s been used minimally, I am curious whether they keep him around or not. He didn’t do much pass catching at Auburn.

 

[CANDolphan]

Special teams has to play a big part in his roster spot right? Or is the FB spot that important

 

[BigNastyFish]

I think it depends on how Flo views the position in terms of "packages"
that present match up problems for opposing defenses. Point is there are
definitely some situations where having a legit FB on your roster can be
leveraged effectively -- as the Cheats have done many times.

That said (IMO) this kid didn't prove much last season.

Bottom line -- we have a LOT more talent on the roster in '20
and even with expanded roster the Cox might be in jeopardy!

BNF

 

[moley6969]

not sure cox makes the roster , can use elandon roberts as a fb on the few plays needed and christan wilkins on goal line

 

[spiketex]

I think that there is scope for a Fullback. However, he needs to be really good. To be frank, I don't know if Chandler Cox is any good. I think that he struggles to make the final roster.

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

LB Elandon Roberts could take his job. Would give the team more flexibility as well.

 

[fishfanmiami]

Or use one of the TE's as an H back.

It will probably be a numbers game and the kid has to shine to get a spot IMO

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

Or use one of the TE's as an H back.

It will probably be a numbers game and the kid has to shine to get a spot IMO

That would work as well brother. I think it will not only be what a player does well, but what other aspects of the game do they offer.

 

[fishfanmiami]

That would work as well brother. I think it will not only be what a player does well, but what other aspects of the game do they offer.

Like play on special teams I'm sure

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

What i wouldn't do for a Tony Paige right now...

 

[fishfanmiami]

What i wouldn't do for a Tony Paige right now...

Good FB

 

[spiketex]

LB Elandon Roberts could take his job. Would give the team more flexibility as well.

Coach Flores coached Roberts in New England as a linebacker. I think the main reason he's coming here is because of his linebacker play. Yes, he killed us on a play where they put him in as a fullback and we didn't defend and he scored a touchdown, but that was the exception, not the norm.

 

[fishfanmiami]

Coach Flores coached Roberts in New England as a linebacker. I think the main reason he's coming here is because of his linebacker play. Yes, he killed us on a play where they put him in as a fullback and we didn't defend and he scored a touchdown, but that was the exception, not the norm.

If we go not go FB maybe the kid from ND can do the job as an H back

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

Coach Flores coached Roberts in New England as a linebacker. I think the main reason he's coming here is because of his linebacker play. Yes, he killed us on a play where they put him in as a fullback and we didn't defend and he scored a touchdown, but that was the exception, not the norm.

That is a possibility that Chandler has to keep in mind and excel with the opportunities he gets. Use it as motivation.