cookiehead
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I'm an eternal optimist, and I am very excited about the direction the Dolphins are taking this season. I know that there are a lot of problems to address and all that, and there are plenty of other threads where that is being addressed.
However, to me it looks like the foundation that is being laid right now will be a solid one. I wanted to put down a few comments on some of the people that Nick has brought to town so far, and how glad I am that he's the coach of this team.
Hudson Houck: What a miracle worker. Our O-Line has gone from being a miserable embarrassment to being the strongest and most consistent part of the whole team (not counting Wes Welker). I hope that Wayne will continue to pay him a lot of money, and that he stays with the dolphins until he decides to retire. Based on performance, he should be the 2nd highest paid person on the staff.
Ronnie Brown: He's a rookie, and he's making some rookie mistakes and all that, but I really believe that we are just seeing the tip of the iceburg right now. When you look at what he brings overall to the team: running skills, blocking and blitz pickup, and receiving skills...I am very glad we took him #2 overall, and I believe he is worth it. One of my favorite things about him are those times like yesterday when the play looks busted, the ball is put in a awkward place, but he has the focus to bring the ball in, and still make a play. As long has he can avoid injury, I think he's going to be huge for us for a long time. Plus, I really like his attitude. A stark difference from someone like PacMan, or even Braylon Edwards.
Channing Crowder: To come in as a rookie into a defense so complicated that many veterans are still having trouble with it, and learn it well enough to start at two different positions....I believe that really says a lot about this guy. He has also made a few mistakes, but he is definitely a player that I am really glad to have on the team. Plus, I really like his attitude also. He's a smart guy, and he seems to have a lot of respect for the veterans, and he's always talking about just wanted to hang around them, and learn, and take advantage of having people like Jr. and Zach to learn form their work ethic. Imagine having another player with the work ethic and attention to detail that Zach has, but who is bigger and faster. That's what I'm looking forward to with Crowder.
Travis Daniels: I don't see people talking about him alot....and to me that is a good thing for a rookie corner. That means that he's not getting thrown at very often, which means he's doing his job. When there's a breakdown in the secondary, or the opponent makes a play in the passing game, you very rarely see Travis as a part of the problem. Instead, you are more likely going to find him keeping his guy out of the play, which is what you want (unless you are baiting people like Deion). Again, a few rookie mistakes...but very few. I think he's the probably best corner we have right now (I know that's not a huge accomplishment considering our other DB's, but still, he's far from being the weak link).
However, to me it looks like the foundation that is being laid right now will be a solid one. I wanted to put down a few comments on some of the people that Nick has brought to town so far, and how glad I am that he's the coach of this team.
Hudson Houck: What a miracle worker. Our O-Line has gone from being a miserable embarrassment to being the strongest and most consistent part of the whole team (not counting Wes Welker). I hope that Wayne will continue to pay him a lot of money, and that he stays with the dolphins until he decides to retire. Based on performance, he should be the 2nd highest paid person on the staff.
Ronnie Brown: He's a rookie, and he's making some rookie mistakes and all that, but I really believe that we are just seeing the tip of the iceburg right now. When you look at what he brings overall to the team: running skills, blocking and blitz pickup, and receiving skills...I am very glad we took him #2 overall, and I believe he is worth it. One of my favorite things about him are those times like yesterday when the play looks busted, the ball is put in a awkward place, but he has the focus to bring the ball in, and still make a play. As long has he can avoid injury, I think he's going to be huge for us for a long time. Plus, I really like his attitude. A stark difference from someone like PacMan, or even Braylon Edwards.
Channing Crowder: To come in as a rookie into a defense so complicated that many veterans are still having trouble with it, and learn it well enough to start at two different positions....I believe that really says a lot about this guy. He has also made a few mistakes, but he is definitely a player that I am really glad to have on the team. Plus, I really like his attitude also. He's a smart guy, and he seems to have a lot of respect for the veterans, and he's always talking about just wanted to hang around them, and learn, and take advantage of having people like Jr. and Zach to learn form their work ethic. Imagine having another player with the work ethic and attention to detail that Zach has, but who is bigger and faster. That's what I'm looking forward to with Crowder.
Travis Daniels: I don't see people talking about him alot....and to me that is a good thing for a rookie corner. That means that he's not getting thrown at very often, which means he's doing his job. When there's a breakdown in the secondary, or the opponent makes a play in the passing game, you very rarely see Travis as a part of the problem. Instead, you are more likely going to find him keeping his guy out of the play, which is what you want (unless you are baiting people like Deion). Again, a few rookie mistakes...but very few. I think he's the probably best corner we have right now (I know that's not a huge accomplishment considering our other DB's, but still, he's far from being the weak link).
