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I don’t like to jump the gun on young players, because it’s very easy to when they “flash”. But I think it’s time. Needham is certified IMO. He’s certified because week in, week out, the opposing coaches take him out of the game. They rarely throw at him, and the reason is simple, he is a legit CB. The defensive back field is littered with guys bagging groceries the week before, so it’s easy to go else where, but you don’t flat out ignore a guys man, unless you know far and away he’s a dude, and Needham is that. Even the catches Needham has let up over the 2nd half of the season has been tight covered. He also tackles well.

Which brings me to my next thing about Needham and the rest of the young DBs that have been brought in here. Flat out, they are all dogs. The way they tackle, the way the compete in man coverage, their emotion after. It’s hard to say who will stick, but I know that is the type of mentality you need to win in this league, a bunch of dogs on a roster.

Might sound crazy, but you give these young dogs a legit pass rush, and you might be ready to win(not that I want to stand pat in the secondary, just saying)

I don’t think I could be prouder of a 5 win team. Not because they beat the Pats or improved, but just the mentality week in and week out.Loved it. Just wanted to props this young secondary that has been through the ringer this year.
 
They stayed away from Needham yesterday. Call me nuts but if Okudah is on the board I'd select him and trade X for a 2020 second and 2021 first. Needham and Okudah moving forward.
 
Needham wasn't on my radar until I saw that SIS was so high on him. All the things he's doing in Miami showed up in college - intelligence, toughness, instincts, ball skills. Early it looked like he might not have the juice to compete in the NFL, but that doesn't appear to be a concern at this point.

I'd still want to add more CB's/more speed to the secondary, but Needham looks like a keeper, and Miami will have to make some tough cuts in 2020.
 
MadDog 88 said:
I'm shying away from Tua there. I love him but the fragility is a concern for me. Had he stayed healthy I'd move hell on earth to move up and get him.
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If it's not Tua, it has to be another QB, a trade-down, or (worst case) a player that will help the QB - OT or WR. Okudah is dope, but there will be great CB's available at 1b, 1c, and likely 2a. I don't hate the idea of swapping Howard for more assets and replacing him with a more-talented CB. But, you don't have to lose that kind of value in doing so.
 
MadDog 88 said:
I'm shying away from Tua there. I love him but the fragility is a concern for me. Had he stayed healthy I'd move hell on earth to move up and get him.
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Not to turn this into a draft discussion. But we have 800 million to work with. Why trade a legit young corner to take another one with a very high pick when this team has a ton of holes? That makes no sense.
 
Kamelion4291 said:
Whoever our secondary coach is deserves a big raise. That guy is insane at coaching.
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Josh Boyer joined the Miami Dolphins in 2019 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2020.
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Boyer joins the Dolphins after spending 13 years with New England as a coaching assistant (2006-08) and coaching defensive backs (2009-11) and cornerbacks (2012-18). During his tenure, the Patriots won 12 division titles, six AFC championships and three Super Bowls (XLIX, LI and LIII). The team went 162-46 (.779) in the regular season during Boyer’s tenure, the best record in the NFL during that span.

Needham was hand picked by Boyer. I wonder If i can Find that article.
 

AC In The AM: Nik Needham’s Unlikely Journey To The NFL

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With nobody calling his name on draft day except for Dolphins cornerback coach Josh Boyer calling his phone number late in the evening, offering him a chance as an undrafted rookie?
“I figured why not give it a shot,” Needham says. “You just never know what might happen.”
 
dolfan91 said:
The CB class is absolutely loaded. Guys who could be available in the later 1st round early 2nd, Dantzler, Johnson and others could be an option for Miami.
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Indeed it is. Im sure Boyer has his eyes on a prize or two. I wouldnt be surprised if they bring another guy in late or undrafted like Needham.
 
Finfan83nj said:
Indeed it is. Im sure Boyer has his eyes on a prize or two. I wouldnt be surprised if they bring another guy in late or undrafted like Needham.
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can't ever have too many capable CB's. i'm all for bringing in another CB , even in the first round if the value is there.
 
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