Shout out to the Offensive Line

[SF Dolphin Fan]

It wasn't a thing of beauty by any means, but when Robert Hunt got hurt Miami had four backups on the field and competed.

I don't think the Dolphins would have been able to win a year ago with this many injuries on the offensive line.

Lamm has been more than decent filling in for Armstead. Smith got a taste and seemed to do okay. Again, this group held its own.

 

[EasyRider]

They defensed well but to be honest BB was really concentrating more on stopping our WRs more than trying to get to Tua it seemed like

 

[PhinFan1968]

It wasn't a thing of beauty by any means, but when Robert Hunt got hurt Miami had four backups on the field and competed.

I don't think the Dolphins would have been able to win a year ago with this many injuries on the offensive line.

Lamm has been more than decent filling in for Armstead. Smith got a taste and seemed to do okay. Again, this group held its own.

Those 4 back-ups did better than Philbin's (OL guru lol) OL ever did.

 

[Danny]

Eich gets so much hate but as the guy making the line calls and had a bunch of backups around him today and he held his own.

 

[Avigatorx]

The good news is that when we finally ARE healthy our depth guys will have plenty of quality experience.

 

[dolfan_md]

Apologies to Butch Barry and Eichenberg. Both have exceeded expectations. With that said, I hope we can return to health, and I hope Rob Hunt is OK.

 

[PhinFan1968]

Eich gets so much hate but as the guy making the line calls and had a bunch of backs around him today and he held his own.

Much better than his Bills game, for sure. Would be great if the kid could develop into a borderline starter at a few positions and be a solid, reliable back-up. At this point, that would be great...let alone if he progresses to long-term starter level.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Eich gets so much hate but as the guy making the line calls and had a bunch of backs around him today and he held his own.

I thought so to. He's had a couple of bad outings and a few pretty good ones.

 

[PhinFan1968]

Eich gets so much hate but as the guy making the line calls and had a bunch of backs around him today and he held his own.

Well, I mean, especially when you consider resources it cost to get him, his play earned that hate. Nice to see him grow though...pulling hard for the kid.

 

[artdnj]

I thought so to. He's had a couple of bad outings and a few pretty good ones.

A lot of terrible outings in reality but not too shabby of late.

 

[Fintastic2124]

I wonder why the broncos players excitedly cheered when he was fired. He’s been phenomenal here so far

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

A lot of terrible outings in reality but not too shabby of late.

Fair.

 

[Joe Dolfan]

I wonder why the broncos players excitedly cheered when he was fired. He’s been phenomenal here so far

I'd guess it's a personality thing. He may be less about pandering and more about teaching and maybe chastising. I missed the whole thing though. Was there an actual video of them all cheering, or was it just some beat reporter making a tweet?

 

[zullo1]

Eich gets so much hate but as the guy making the line calls and had a bunch of backs around him today and he held his own.

I cant stand the guy. I cringe when he's in the lineup. But if he continues to learn the Center position, hopefully he can be a serviceable backup. Dont want him to ever play G or T again.

 

[Fintastic2124]

I'd guess it's a personality thing. He may be less about pandering and more about teaching and maybe chastising. I missed the whole thing though. Was there an actual video of them all cheering, or was it just some beat reporter making a tweet?

Not sure. I thought it was a reporter. You may be right though. He seems like an old school guy. Maybe it didn’t work for them, but I’ve been very happy with his coaching up to this point