Quality depth continues to carry Miami

[Daytona Fin]

And once again, the Dolphins’ depth is being tested.

So far the results have been good.

In fact, so far the Dolphins have showed they have quality depth, which is better than simply having depth.

The Dolphins lost linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (hip) for the season and discovered Jelani Jenkins.

They lost running back Knowshon Moreno (knee) for the season and re-discovered Lamar Miller.

Reserve guard Dallas Thomas met the challenge when Shelley Smith was out.

With Albert out and left guard Daryn Colledge battling a back injury, both Thomas and Smith are likely to start this week.

Thomas will start at right tackle, and Smith could start at left guard.

Colledge said Monday he’s “day to day.”

All things considered, the Dolphins’ depth has come through pretty well this season.

Safety Jimmy Wilson held it down while Reshad Jones was serving a four-game suspension.

Defensive end Dion Jordan has proven a useful reserve since returning from a six-game absence due to suspension.

Every NFL team gets its depth tested. Season-ending injuries and weeks-long absences happen all the time.

It’s been a struggle all season. But the Dolphins, for the most part, have done the job.

As the Dolphins approach Thursday’s game against Buffalo it appears the offensive line will have three starters at new positions – James at left tackle, Thomas at right tackle and Smith at left guard.



Quality depth is a key ingredient to a playoff team.

If the Dolphins continue to show the former, they could become the latter.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...arry-dolphins-to-playoffs-20141111-story.html

 

[LDaniel7]

The OL depth is non-existent.

RT got beat worse in that Detroit game than even the last Buffalo games.

Terrible OL depth and terrible depth at CB will sink the Phins this year, if they are sunk.

LD

 

[trojanma]

The fact that we have options at OL is a testament to Hickey.
Last year we patched holes by trading for washed up Mckinnie! And he was an upgrade over the crap we had in house!

 

[rent this space]

You can't fix everything in one season but there is quality depth in several positions. There are also few guys like Tripp, Fede and Turner that might not be ready now but will be better in time.

 

[walt]

"Defensive end Dion Jordan has proven a useful reserve since returning from a six-game absence due to suspension."

#3 pick in the draft is a useful reserve. Way to go Jeff Ireland!!

 

[psfign]

"Defensive end Dion Jordan has proven a useful reserve since returning from a six-game absence due to suspension."

#3 pick in the draft is a useful reserve. Way to go Jeff Ireland!!

WE GET IT! Ireland isnt here anymore! Stop bitching about him everytime Jordan is mentioned, judas f'ing priest! ****ing broken records!

 

[Danny]

I di Hickey credit. He's only have 1 off season and he didn't have extra picks or extra money. What he had was a lot of holes to fill.

 

[roy_miami]

Defensive back is where we don't seem to have any quality depth. Wilson was pretty crap at safety, and Micheal Thomas had stolen his nickel job until he got injured himself. I really thought Coyle could bring along at least one of the young CBs but its looking like we need upgrades to both.

 

[walt]

WE GET IT! Ireland isnt here anymore! Stop bitching about him everytime Jordan is mentioned, judas f'ing priest! ****ing broken records!

Jeez, calm yourself. It's the first time I've ever mentioned Jordan.

 

[lurking]

I don't think he was talking about Jordan.