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Omar Kelly's 10 Dolphins Players to keep an eye at training camp

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1. OLBer Cameron Wake – His unmatched athletic ability should allow him to produce double-digit sacks, either as a starting outside linebacker, or pass rushing specialist. But Wake needs to master the other aspects of his position to not be a liability against the run.

2. WR Brian Hartline – His skill set makes him the front runner to start opposite Brandon Marshall because he possesses the best speed of the rotation receivers. But it’s not like Greg Camarillo and Davone Bess are chopped liver. That’s why Hartline has an uphill battle ahead of him.

3. DE Jared Odrick – With Phillip Merling suffering a season-ending Achilles injury the team’s first-round pick is in the ideal spot to become an immediate starter like Kendall Langford did two years ago. But Odrick has plenty to learn about being a 3-4 defensive end. Langford got it done quickly because he played in a 3-4 at Hampton. If Odrick doesn’t spent the first two weeks of camp getting abused by left tackle Jake Long he’ll be off to a good start. But Tony McDaniel and Marques Douglas will push him.

4. QB Tyler Thigpen – He’s a gambler that coach Tony Sparano has favorably compared to Tony Romo because of his ability to improvise. He can keep plays, and games alive. The Dolphins are working to help him refine his game, toning down his tendency to freelance. Thigpen shouldn’t have much trouble beating out Pat White to become Chad Henne’s backup.

5. CB Will Allen - This grizzled veteran has dominated training camp every year I’ve covered the team, but is he fully recovered from his ACL tear? And can Allen unseat either Smith or Vontae Davis to regain his starting role. It’s clear this regime wants to invest in their youngsters, but coaches can’t afford to put inferior players on the field. To regain his starting job Allen must prove he still has a leg up on one of the youngsters. If he failed to unseat one of the rookies he’ll still be used in the nickel spot, so this is a win-win for the team.

6. OG Richie Incognito – Sparano openly admits he’s had a crush on Incognito for years because of his physical, and aggressive style of play. He’s the front runner to become the starting right guard if he can hold off Donald Thomas. But can Incognito keep his composure for an entire season?

7. OLBer Koa Misi – This rookie worked as the starting strong side linebacker for most of the offseason because the coaches hoped to speed up his development. It apparently worked because everyone is talking about this second-round pick’s potential, and upside. Considering he wasn’t much of a pass rusher in college, I’ve got to see some flashes for myself before endorsing him.

8. RB Kory Sheets – He’s extremely fast, and exciting to watch on stretch runs. But how much can this former Purdue tailback do as a downhill runner? Can he gain yards running between the tackles better than Lex Hilliard? Can he pass block? And is Sheets really an option as a returner? Sheets will need to excel in camp, and the exhibition season to keep his spot on the 53-man roster.

9. OLBer Charlie Anderson – He’s the one veteran that could elevate his role with a strong camp. Anderson’s flashed at times when given opportunity in games the past two seasons. But he’ll need to be consistent, and effective as a pass rusher to hold off Wake and Misi. This is probably the last chance this six-year veteran has of earning a starting role in the NFL, and motivation goes a long way in training camp.

10. ILBer Tim Dobbins – His performance during the offseason program got him a multi-year contract, but truth is it doesn’t exactly warrant praise. However, the stats he put up last season in San Diego hints he might give Channing Crowder a little competition to see who becomes Karlos Dansby’s running mate.
That’s my list of the 10 players (non-starters) I’ll be watching the closest this training camp. I’m wondering which Dolphins make your list?

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sport...7/ground-roots-support-for-which-dolphin.html
 
our defense will be our downfall again this season.......to many question marks!
 
Yes Omar, just completely forget about the safety position.
 
The defense situation is so bad IMO that im thinking this season could be very very mediocre or downright bad.. maybe im juts listening to too many "experts"
 
Of all the positions he listed, he forgot the biggest question mark on the team. The safety position.
 
It doesnt take an expert to know that the defense is questionable at best heading into training camp.

Can Starks handle being the anchor of the D-line?
Can anyone replace Starks and perform well at DE?
Who are the OLBers gonna be and how will they fare?
What about FS?
Is Will Allen 100%?

etc.
 
I think our defense will be the most pleasant surprise of the season....we are young and athletic, and with Mike Nolan our defense's strategy is one of an attacking defense that imposes its will on the offense rather than reacts to the offense, this is the perfect strategy for a young athletic group. Running on our defense is going to be a tough task, and I think moving Starks to nose and having Dansby @ ILB will really strengthen our rush up the middle, and if you ask me that's way more disruptive to quarterbacks than outside rushers....
If anything I think our offense might not be as strong as projected, Henne will still have some growing pains.
 
the d will suprise. they wont be top 10 but i doubt they give up as many big plays as last year.
 
My 10:

Cam Wake - Will he become a 3 down OLB in the 3-4?
Chris Clemmons - Can he win this FS spot, which has been a revolving door 2 of the last 3 years (Hill held it down in 2008)?
Koa Misi - Can the rook win the other OLB spot over veteran Charlie Anderson?
Jared Odrick - With Phil Merling out, can this rookie step up quicker than anticipated and become a factor on this DLine?
Randy Starks at NT - Gets forgotten about, but can Randy equal the success he had in 2009 at the center piece position in the 3-4?
Brian Hartline - Henne needs a guy to step up opposite of Marshall, who I am expecting will get plenty of double coverage . . . is Hartline going to become that #2 WR we all hope he can be?
The entire OL interior (Incognito/Thomas . . . Garner/Jerry/Proctor . . . Grove/Berger) - There is some quality on the inside, which guys are going to step up and take the starting roles?
Chad Henne (yea I said it, don't want the eye to still be bothering him ;p) - I just want him to come in sharp and ready, ALOT of EXPECTATIONS this year, hopefully he can live up to them
The Tight End's (Fasano/Haynos/Nalbone/Sperry) - Fasano had a bad year, hopefully he returns to 2008 form, but who is going to be that primary backup? Is Nalbone ready? Is Haynos going to get better? Sperry?
Kory Sheets - All they HYPE with this kid who couldn't make the 49ers . . . and now he is going to be our "Reggie Bush"? I'm intrigued, I still think he will have to really impress on returns to make this team, but he will be a guy I keep my eyes on and look for updates on.
 
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