NFL Rumors: Miami Dolphins not expected to name Dion Jordan a starter in 2014

[GasPed]

Why not move him to OLB and replace Wheeler...he cant possbilby be worse...he would have to sit indian style in the middle of the field to be a worse player than wheeler.

Others have said that, and while it's good in theory, I can see it not working in practice - i.e. yes, it's actually possible that Jordan could be worse than Wheeler at OLB. He has never played the position, the instincts/reads are totally different, there would be a lot more run-stopping responsibilities (including shedding blocks, gap stuffing, POA - stuff that Jordan has proven to be bad at so far), a lot more pass coverage (not just on TE's - slots and RB's too). I fear putting Jordan at 4-3 OLB could well and truly mess him up for good.

3-4 OLB would definitely be a possibility, and most of the front 7 have experience with a 3-4, but I doubt Coyle goes there. I think Jordan is stuck at 4-3 DE, which is not all bad; it took OV a couple years to get going and maybe things will click for Jordan this time...

 

[jvw]

I think I would be more upset if they announced he would be a starter next yr......how about we let him fight for a spot this summer and see if he can earn it......

 

[tcdrover]

Well I do think the shoulder was much worse than they lead on, and I think that was a big part of his lack of play.

But all this talk about him being forced to gain weight and being a DE is terrible news for someone like me and was hyped to see him used in a much more creative way.

Locking Dion Jordan down to being a DE full time would be like locking down Percy Harvin to just the right/outside WR spot. You put him all over the damn place, and let his total skill set flourish, you don't try to turn him into Marvin Harrison.

This guy is incredibly versatile, hopefully were not stupid enough to waste that ability.

I think so too. They were safeguarding their investment.

Next season he should be bigger and 100%. I fully expect him to get much more playing time.

Now as for that writer...

I'll bet he was Pro-Martin from day 1. :d-day:

 

[123phins]

anybody who watched the phins last year already knew this. He isn't gonna take Wake's spot and the guy on the opposite led the team in sack. He doesnt need to step in because that is a position of strenght already.

 

[DuderinoN703]

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Who is the chick in the photo?

 

[DuderinoN703]

LMAO at this "article"

Yes...Jordan wont be a starter in 2014. Why of course, his off season training regiment and diet has already been a failure!

Oh wait, only like...2 weeks into the off season.

Fail....fail...McFail

We're only 8 days after the Super Bowl actually :3w:

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anybody who watched the phins last year already knew this. He isn't gonna take Wake's spot and the guy on the opposite led the team in sack. He doesnt need to step in because that is a position of strenght already.

Who said he was supposed to take Wake's spot? There's nothing wrong with having multiple stars at the same position on defense.

 

[123phins]

thats my point, with Wake there along with the way Vernon played there is no reason that he should have to start just because he was a high pick. Im comfortable with any of their DE in the game at any time including Shelby.

 

[Bob512]

It is February 10th!!!! Isn't it a bit early for this stuff?

 

[ANUFan]

I personally HATE our defensive scheme! Coyle IMO doesn't properly utilize our teams skill-set in that area. There is absolutely NO REASON why we should be an almost exclusive 4-3 club. NONE AT ALL.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Why would the coaching staff name Jordan as a starter in February? What good would that serve?

 

[mega-fin-love]

To early to say for sure but I believe that will be the case. I got bashed for not liking the Jordan pick when it happened. Well...I still don't like it. Seems like an awful draft so far. Even if Hickey is a terrible GM he should still draft better than we did last year...What a mess

 

[bird33]

i watched jordan closely the few snaps he played and as the year went on he was invisible. no pass rush moves whatsoever. i just go by the eye test and so far hes been awful. wouldnt be surprised at all if hes an all time bust for this franchise. i just dont understand for the life of me how a guy who never dominated in college as a pass rusher is not only expected to do so in the pros but is drafted 3rd overall...only miami

 

[marinotoclayton]

This isnt surprising. Kind of hard for him to be a starter or be named one when you haven't shown that you belong there.

 

[carjackistan]

Pointing out the writer of this article is a skinny nerd will TOTALLY make Dion Jordan a better pick, guys. Good job.

 

[AphexPhin]

He looks like Rachel Maddow...

:lol2::up: