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I am pretty sure Tua's low ranking has more to do with the OL he is behind and the rushing attack that no team in the league is worried about, than his own abilities.
I know Waddle was a sexy pick but Penei Sewell in the first and a trade up for Javonte Williams would have probably resulted in Tua's ranking being around 18-22.
I have to agree with this ranking. This OL has a lot to prove. Right now.....they are still a very realistic candidate to finish in the bottom 3 of the league.
A brilliant,experienced,mobile, veteran QB can somewhat deal with that kind of line and rushing attack, but to expect Tua to flourish in this situation is beyond fantasy.
This is why Fitzpatrick made the statement last year that he was perfect for the Dolphins. Fitz was always behind horrific OL's whenever he got the opportunity to start.
As great as Flores is I don't think he really has a solid grip on the OL.
Anything is possible; if Austin Jackson makes a huge leap from last year and gets his grade and ranking out of the dungeon and at least has a mediocre year instead of three spots from rock bottom of the league, then....
If Liam Eichenberg doesn't just hold the fort but turns out to be a rookie sensation, then....
If Michael Deiter miraculously resurrects his career and beats out Skura to start at center and be even just, good, then...
If Solomon Kindley has found a way to turn a large percentage of his copious blubber into solid muscle and just becomes a middle of the pack guard, then....
I do expect Hunt to do well this year.
Dolphins with a top 15 OL and a good running game: I'll believe it when I see it.
I know Waddle was a sexy pick but Penei Sewell in the first and a trade up for Javonte Williams would have probably resulted in Tua's ranking being around 18-22.
I have to agree with this ranking. This OL has a lot to prove. Right now.....they are still a very realistic candidate to finish in the bottom 3 of the league.
A brilliant,experienced,mobile, veteran QB can somewhat deal with that kind of line and rushing attack, but to expect Tua to flourish in this situation is beyond fantasy.
This is why Fitzpatrick made the statement last year that he was perfect for the Dolphins. Fitz was always behind horrific OL's whenever he got the opportunity to start.
As great as Flores is I don't think he really has a solid grip on the OL.
Anything is possible; if Austin Jackson makes a huge leap from last year and gets his grade and ranking out of the dungeon and at least has a mediocre year instead of three spots from rock bottom of the league, then....
If Liam Eichenberg doesn't just hold the fort but turns out to be a rookie sensation, then....
If Michael Deiter miraculously resurrects his career and beats out Skura to start at center and be even just, good, then...
If Solomon Kindley has found a way to turn a large percentage of his copious blubber into solid muscle and just becomes a middle of the pack guard, then....
I do expect Hunt to do well this year.
Dolphins with a top 15 OL and a good running game: I'll believe it when I see it.