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Rotoworld pre camp roster rankings - Dolphins #19

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Here is the Dolphins summary from Evan Silva's roster rankings.

Offensive Overview: I like the direction the Dolphins seem to be headed under new OC Bill Lazor, who spent 2013 with Chip Kelly in Philly and will bring to Miami a far more balanced offense designed to get speed back Miller into space, and scheme Wallace free releases into pass routes. There is still an unhealthy amount of question marks amongst this unit. Tannehill has every tool necessary to become a franchise quarterback, but his play particularly slipped down the stretch of last season, and absorbing 58 sacks as Tannehill did under Mike Sherman last year is cause for long-term concern. Miller is a talented runner, but has deficiencies in his overall game. The offensive line was sewn back together by rookie GM Dennis Hickey this offseason, following a disastrous 2013, only to lose C Mike Pouncey to June hip surgery. I see this offense as a major unknown entering camp, but I am optimistic about its future under Lazor. Lazor has a run-committed background -- something this team desperately needs -- and was Nick Foles' position coach during his breakout year. Tannehill has superior physical skills to Foles.
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Defensive Overview: The Fins' 2013 defense underachieved under DC Kevin Coyle, but theoretically should be the strength of Hickey's roster. Wake, Starks, and Grimes are blue-chip starters. Mitchell and Delmas are probably short-term stopgaps, but they are quality role players who were signed to address needs. Jones, Ellerbe, and Wheeler are only one season removed from solid years, while Vernon is a huge breakout candidate after registering 11.5 sacks as a 22/23-year-old last season. He'll open the year at age 23. Even with Dion Jordan on suspension, Miami has depth in versatile DL Jared Odrick, rangy sophomore LB Jelani Jenkins, CB/S Jimmy Wilson, and 2013 second-round pick CB Jamar Taylor. Put simply, Coyle probably needs to go if this team doesn't play top-ten defense in 2014. It should be stout against both the run and pass.
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http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47728/59/silvas-pre-camp-team-rankings?pg=3
 
Probably closer to reality that the #30 team the other site had us in.
Coming off 8 and 8 with better coaching (Lazor , Benson) and personnel (Albert , Moreno , Landry) the middle to high teens is probably accurate.
 
Ellerbe and Wheeler one season removed from solid years????
 
hard to argue with that...i'm glad silva said miamis d underachieved last year...mostly cause of the crappy lb play...and i'm glad he knows tannehills physical tools trump nick foles any day...just wish he had a philly level oline to play behind
 
Seems about right.. I have a feeling the o line will be solid.. Our dbs scare me.. Also teams throwing at Misi on first and second and third and short
 
But the media hates the Dolphins, blah blah blah.

This team is heavily in "prove it" mode. 19 is being generous. All hope is based on potential. AKA offensive line COULD be improved, Tannehill COULD make the jump, Misi COULD work out as MLB, Jamar Taylor COULD work out as a second corner, running backs COULD get more production with Moreno, offense COULD be better with Lazor as the OC.
 
JC said:
But the media hates the Dolphins, blah blah blah.

This team is heavily in "prove it" mode. 19 is being generous. All hope is based on potential. AKA offensive line COULD be improved, Tannehill COULD make the jump, Misi COULD work out as MLB, Jamar Taylor COULD work out as a second corner, running backs COULD get more production with Moreno, offense COULD be better with Lazor as the OC.
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I agree with you 100% on this. I wanted to hate on this post because I was happy with a #19 rank at anything, but truthfully we are just a bunch of potential waiting to be tapped. They have everything to prove right now. A lot of potential all around, but nothing will be known until they step foot on the field.

Whether 19th or 31st or anything, PFT ****ing blows. At least Silva rationalized his ranking and brought up our positives last year that can play a part in moving forward. PFT just blanketed an 8-8 team as a scum of the earth squad.
 
datruth55 said:
Ellerbe and Wheeler one season removed from solid years????
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Yea that made me do a double-take too. And the part about us being stout against the run.....nice article but I think he embellished a bit.
 
fishfanmiami said:
Probably closer to reality that the #30 team the other site had us in.
Coming off 8 and 8 with better coaching (Lazor , Benson) and personnel (Albert , Moreno , Landry) the middle to high teens is probably accurate.
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Exactly...In reality where did we draft after last season?....19?.....Did we not improve tis club?
 
JC said:
But the media hates the Dolphins, blah blah blah.

This team is heavily in "prove it" mode. 19 is being generous. All hope is based on potential. AKA offensive line COULD be improved, Tannehill COULD make the jump, Misi COULD work out as MLB, Jamar Taylor COULD work out as a second corner, running backs COULD get more production with Moreno, offense COULD be better with Lazor as the OC.
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Most of the media doesn't like this team. They prove that with their rankings don't they? It's sad though, Miami is always in the "let's prove it" mode. When will they ever be continually successful?
 
BlueFin said:
Exactly...In reality where did we draft after last season?....19?.....Did we not improve tis club?
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We drafted BEHIND the Jets even though we finished below them in the division. Rakings for the draft don't consider the same tie-breaks as the regular season, so if you considered those factors, we placed slightly higher overall...not much though. We would've been able to draft that beast tackle Dallas got...but that's history.

I have 'em at about 15/16, with upside.

Notice also they have the Jets and Bills at 26th/27th. We'll still struggle in those games either way, and I think they're a bit low also.
 
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