Misi working hard to get mlb position down

[gafin]

Misi always has been one of the first players to arrive at the Doctors Hospital Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University, but he made his appearance even earlier after he was informed of his position change.

“I don’t sleep much, I tell you that much,” Misi said during the latter stages of the offseason program. “Before, I was getting up at about 4:30 trying to get in here as early as I can; couple of mornings I was in here a little bit earlier than that. That was when we were first getting into things, but I was getting used to it a little bit more. Now I can get myself a little bit more rest and still be able to do my job.

“It’s been difficult, I’m not going to lie. But I’m getting more used to it. I was coming here earlier every morning and then I started getting used to the defense, starting getting it down a little bit, but I get here about 5:30 in the morning, get up around 5, just try to get a little more work in just so that I can know I’m doing when I’m out there on the field that I’m not thinking about what I’m having to do.”

It wasn’t just at the training facility that Misi was putting in extra time, though.

In the early part of the offseason, he even did some homework — with the help of his wife.

“I had my wife go to the store and buy me some cones; this is when we were first starting,” Misi explained. “I just had her look at the playbook and I’d make my calls and set up the formations. She would just make sure that I was doing everything right. I’d tell her what formation, and I’d tell her where everybody was lined up. She’d check me and if it was wrong, then she’d tell me. If not, then I was good. She’s been helping me out a little bit.”

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[Buddy]

That's awesome that he is taking this move seriously and making it a family affair.

 

[johngarryvo]

we've got the worst lb corp in the league; two overpaid busts and an OJT!

 

[crossfit93]

Can Football start already!! If we are pretty good on injuries this year, it's gonna be fun

 

[JJW1339]

I wonder if his wife will be on the sidelines during the games so she can correct him if he calls out the wrong formation ? :idk:

 

[mialuv13]

Always liked Misi, he just has had some trouble staying on the field the past 3 seasons. Hope he steps up to the plate and helps solidify the LB corps. If they can effectively play their gaps, this defense can be something special. I'm usually pretty mum on the Dolphins during the offseason because quite frankly I hate the offseason for a lot of reasons, but this is one thing that I feel would really take the defense to a different level of play. They were 8th in scoring defense with 20.9 points a game. But they were slashed often in the 2nd half of games with poor LB play against the run and some lackluster pass coverage. They also failed to get to the QB effectively with their pass rush when the games got tight. This has as much to do with the LB play than it does with the Dline. So if Misi can shore up and grow as an MLB and Wheeler can stick to his damn gaps, then they can be a fun defense to watch. The more worrisome thing is the Offense putting up points and the D not giving up a score after the offense has scored.