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At this rate, by early November, this Dolphins rookie draft class will have played more offensive and defensive snaps than the team’s 2013 rookie draft class logged all of last season.That’s not surprising, considering Miami played its 2013 draft picks less than any other NFL team last year.
But it’s also a testament to the Dolphins’ top two picks: starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James and receiver Jarvis Landry.
The first quarter of James’ rookie season has been steady, with three penalties the most glaring blemish on a solid body of work.
“They both have made a nice contribution,” coach Joe Philbin said. “Jarvis’ energy has been very good for the team. He’s a hard worker and fearless kind of guy.“I think Ja’Wuan, the thing that’s really impressive is he’s never been flustered one minute since he’s been here. He’s picked up the system extremely well. He’s got a lot of room for improvement, but I certainly like what he’s doing.”
James, selected 19th in the NFL Draft, already has been an upgrade over Tyson Clabo, who allowed 11 sacks last season, and Jonathan Martin, who has given up three sacks so far for the 49ers.
James has yielded just one sack in four games, and Pro Football Focus ranks him 10th as a run blocker among 67 tackles and 20th overall.
“When I watch him in practice, he carries himself like a veteran,” center Samson Satele said. “It’s ridiculous how calm he is.”
Landry, who hadn’t returned punts since his sophomore year at LSU, ranks 20th in the NFL in punt return average at 5.7 yards, but is fourth in kickoff returns, with a 29.3 average that is boosted by his 74-yard jaunt against Kansas City.“I muffed one punt and I fumbled one when I got tackled,” said Landry, who added that he never fumbled a punt in his life before this season. “I’ve put it behind me, but I’m conscious of it because turnovers can cost you victories. I don’t want to say it’s minor. It’s a big deal.”
Despite the two dropped passes, he has caught 67 percent of the balls thrown to him (12 of 18) — which ranks highest among all Dolphins receivers.
And the coaches have such trust in him that they have given him nearly as many snaps (141) as incumbent No.3 receiver Brandon Gibson (151).
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article2431814.html
Good to see solid production from our first two picks :up:
But it’s also a testament to the Dolphins’ top two picks: starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James and receiver Jarvis Landry.
The first quarter of James’ rookie season has been steady, with three penalties the most glaring blemish on a solid body of work.
“They both have made a nice contribution,” coach Joe Philbin said. “Jarvis’ energy has been very good for the team. He’s a hard worker and fearless kind of guy.“I think Ja’Wuan, the thing that’s really impressive is he’s never been flustered one minute since he’s been here. He’s picked up the system extremely well. He’s got a lot of room for improvement, but I certainly like what he’s doing.”
James, selected 19th in the NFL Draft, already has been an upgrade over Tyson Clabo, who allowed 11 sacks last season, and Jonathan Martin, who has given up three sacks so far for the 49ers.
James has yielded just one sack in four games, and Pro Football Focus ranks him 10th as a run blocker among 67 tackles and 20th overall.
“When I watch him in practice, he carries himself like a veteran,” center Samson Satele said. “It’s ridiculous how calm he is.”
Landry, who hadn’t returned punts since his sophomore year at LSU, ranks 20th in the NFL in punt return average at 5.7 yards, but is fourth in kickoff returns, with a 29.3 average that is boosted by his 74-yard jaunt against Kansas City.“I muffed one punt and I fumbled one when I got tackled,” said Landry, who added that he never fumbled a punt in his life before this season. “I’ve put it behind me, but I’m conscious of it because turnovers can cost you victories. I don’t want to say it’s minor. It’s a big deal.”
Despite the two dropped passes, he has caught 67 percent of the balls thrown to him (12 of 18) — which ranks highest among all Dolphins receivers.
And the coaches have such trust in him that they have given him nearly as many snaps (141) as incumbent No.3 receiver Brandon Gibson (151).
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article2431814.html
Good to see solid production from our first two picks :up:
