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Gase’s reputation and track record of success clearly shows that he has a knack for match-ups and scheming. He also has proven the ability to elevate unheralded players, helping them tap their potential and become breakout stars. If you don’t believe me just ask Julius Thomas, who went from a one catch TE to back-to-back 12 Touchdown Seasons. Emmanuel Sanders, who was a 3rd option in Pittsburgh, became a 70 and 100 reception receiver under Gase in Denver, and Jeremy Langford, a rookie receiving limited reps averaged 3.6 a carry and had 6 touchdowns last year under Gase with the Chicago Bears.

This trend doesn’t show signs of slowing down now that he’s the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and is part of the reason he was such a sought after Head Coaching candidate. With the revamped offensive line and the predicted growth and upswing in Ryan Tannehill's production this season will give some unsung heroes their chance to shine. I present to you this years potential Gase Offensive Breakout Players.

1.Jay Ajayi – The Miami Dolphins have seen enough in Ajayi to believe he has the potential to be their bell cow back and after fighting with nagging injuries his rookie season a full offseason program will benefit him and put him in a position to succeed. His sample size in Miami is too small to gush about but if you put on his Boise State tape you see a versatile running back with a nose for running lanes, quick decision making, and an instinct for the endzone. Couple that with Gase’s ability to scheme his players into advantageous situations and Ajayi could have a break out year as our feature back.
2016 Stat Prediction – 960 yards Rushing 9 TDs 320 yard Receiving 2 TDs
2. DeVante Parker – Often overlooked because of his injury woes and little playing time his rookie season, fans shouldn’t forget the reasons DeVante was our 14th Pick last year. He’s an alpha receiver who makes plays on the ball and wins jump balls for his QB. He gave us a small taste late in the season of the type of play he’s capable of and with the predicted uptick in Ryan Tannehill’s perfomance under Gase, DeVante should cement himself amongst the top receivers in this league.
2016 Stat Prediction – 74 Receptions 1,180 Yards 10 TDs
3. Kenny Stills – Stills was relatively quiet in his first year in Miami, but that all is about to change. Stills’ has a rare combination of speed, hands, and route running that a coach like Gase can get the most out of. Another beneficiary of Tannehill’s elevation in production, Gase will create plays and exploit matchups to put Still’s in the right place at the right time. Finally living up to the potential everyone was excited about when he came out of Oklahoma. 2016 Stat Prediction – 65 Receptions 824 Yards 7 TDs
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http://www.scout.com/nfl/dolphins/story/1669998-miami-dolphins-potential-breakout-players
 
If Parker balls this year, he will open the middle routes for Landry and possibly Drake out of the backfield to wreak havoc. I really hope he continues to develop the way he was towrds the end of the season.
 
I'm looking for Jordan Cameron to break out as well under Gase.

I'm looking for a big bounce back year from Mario Williams and Kiko Alonso.

Another guy who may be a surprise break out is Tony Lippett.
 
I'm hoping for Phillips to have a breakout...would have a huge impact on the rest of the defense...
 
In context, IF Parker plays as expected, Cameron is schemed in, and any one of the 'fast' receivers demands deep coverage, this could be an interesting season.

If I can call it 'breakout,' I'll add Suh and Williams.
Others I suspect to play quite well (sans injury) are KA and Maxwell. Finaly, I expect Hewitt and Lippert to become major contributors.
 
I think Dallas Thomas will breakout. He'll be an adequate backup guard but we won't know it because he won't see this the field.


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potential break out players are devantae parker, Jordan Phillips, and billy turner

all 3 are alpha ceiling talents
 
Tony Lippett.

This is a guy who was only targeted 8 times (only 88 snaps) in college as a CB and still managed to get on the field for the final 3 games of 2015 and play better than a 3rd year, 2nd round CB.

That's quite the transition for a college WR. I like him because of his attitude and work ethic. There are many guys who play 3 or 4 years of CB in college and still can't get on the field for their first 2 or 3 NFL years, if ever.
 
hooshoops said:
potential break out players are devantae parker, Jordan Phillips, and billy turner

all 3 are alpha ceiling talents
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I have no confidence in Turner or Thomas. I saw enough last season to be very skeptical. However, Miami was tied up financially and weren't able to invest in guards. I am hoping over the next season, we can change this and finally get young, talented and "alpha." I say this in regards to depth. I know James, Albert or Tunsil will be kicked to guard.
 
The good news is that we have a roster full of young players who "could" break out in 2016.

Jay Ajayi
Devante Parker
Tony Lippett
the entire 2016 draft class
Billy Turner
Jamil Douglas
Jordan Cameron
Andre Branch
Jordan Phillips
Chris Jones
Neville Hewitt
Bobby McCain
Matt Hazel
IAQ

The bad news: Most of them won't.
 
Eesti said:
The good news is that we have a roster full of young players who "could" break out in 2016.

Jay Ajayi
Devante Parker
Tony Lippett
the entire 2016 draft class
Billy Turner
Jamil Douglas
Jordan Cameron
Andre Branch
Jordan Phillips
Chris Jones
Neville Hewitt
Bobby McCain
Matt Hazel
IAQ

The bad news: Most of them won't.
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the bad news is just about all of them lack top shelf talent
 
just how much top shelf talent do we need? we won't be able to sign them all if that's the case. We need breakout players from those that are in obvious positions, QB (Tannehill), WR (Parker), DT (Suh) and LB (Alonso). If we can then utilize the team concept and coaching to stop the run and block, then you have a winning team.
 
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