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For a player who serves as the “last line of defense”, such a high rate of poor challenges can’t become normalized or accepted. McCain will need to shine better as a tackler and be more instinctive in free coverage if he’s going to be Miami’s long-term solution.

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Miami Dolphins 2020 training camp preview: Safeties

In just over three weeks, the Miami Dolphins will open training camp for the 2020 season ahead — and with it face the prospect of building upon a promising “foundation” year. The Dolphi…
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Wouldn't be surprised if this is Bobbys last year with the team. Brandon Jones and Steven Parker are both more physically talented as safeties imo, and Bobby is too inconsistent in the slot which is why they moved him to safety in the first place. I don't think either Bobby or Rowe are long term solutions for this defense personally because I have seen too many of their warts in the past, but I have a lot of hope for both Jones and Parker because they are both so young and talented. Jones has a little Reshad thump in him!
 
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Finfan83nj said:
For a player who serves as the “last line of defense”, such a high rate of poor challenges can’t become normalized or accepted. McCain will need to shine better as a tackler and be more instinctive in free coverage if he’s going to be Miami’s long-term solution.

dolphinswire.usatoday.com

Miami Dolphins 2020 training camp preview: Safeties

In just over three weeks, the Miami Dolphins will open training camp for the 2020 season ahead — and with it face the prospect of building upon a promising “foundation” year. The Dolphi…
dolphinswire.usatoday.com dolphinswire.usatoday.com
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Thanks for posting. I haven't read the piece yet, but I doubt there are many that believe BM is a long term solution at safety. There just weren't that many viable options.
 
TannDaMan17 said:
Wouldn't be surprised if this is Bobbys last year with the team. Brandon Jones and Steven Parker are both more physically talented as safeties imo, and Bobby is too inconsistent in the slot which is why they moved him to safety in the first place. I don't think either Bobby or Rowe are long term solutions for this defense personally because I have seen too many of their warts in the past, but I have a lot of hope for both Jones and Parker because they are both so young and talented.
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If Rowe continues to play like he did at safety, I could see him staying. Bobby on the other hand, must improve drastically. I see the dolphins shopping for a FS next draft. From what I’ve seen next years crop is better than this last draft.
 
TannDaMan17 said:
Wouldn't be surprised if this is Bobbys last year with the team. Brandon Jones and Steven Parker are both more physically talented as safeties imo, and Bobby is too inconsistent in the slot which is why they moved him to safety in the first place. I don't think either Bobby or Rowe are long term solutions for this defense personally because I have seen too many of their warts in the past, but I have a lot of hope for both Jones and Parker because they are both so young and talented. Jones has a little Reshad thump in him!
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Jones is such a good open field tackler..just let him play
 
I think a real ball hawking FS type might be a high priority come Draft time.
 
TheWozz said:
Im still unclear how the coaching staff looked at McCain's skills and physical abilities and thought, Safety...
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Desperation.

I always though he was a solid slot CB, especially considering where he was drafted, but he had not shot at Safety, his injury just spared him getting demoted or cut.
 
By seasons end the Safety position looked like a cohesive unit. They were all playing sound football. Once Rowe was moved to SS, the entire unit took on a different persona. The Patriots season ending game, showed how much this unit improved from earlier in the year.

Unfortunately Bobby McCain doesn't look to be any kind of answer on the back end, he's just too small and injury prone to boot. Parker played very well the last 4 games of the season, so did Hartage, but, he has since been released. The unit may not be complete and could use a bigger more traditional FS. Overall, this is the group, I think will surprise the most in 2020. I also think the Safety position will be addressed again in the 2021 offseason.
 
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I think Rowe will be fine if he continues to play like he was last year st Safety, McCain on the other hand might not last too long this year (forget next year), If Jones proves to be as smart as he proved with learning all those defensive plays, he might overtake Bobby before even the season starts.

Though I think Rowe at FS, and Jones at SS might workout better for both players...In the coaching staff I trust.
 
The whole McCain at free safety was weird from the start. I guess they said he is the best communicator in the back end. That is the only strength I see from him in the safety position. His body just isn’t big enough for safety.

But why wouldn’t they just put Mikah back there last year? They went with McCain over Mikah. I don’t think I will ever understand that. I understand why they traded mikah. The relationship went down hill. But why would you pick Bobby Mcain as your free safety over the number 11 pick overall last year. Anybody have any idea why they did that?
 
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