Dolphins Offense Status, Camp Preview and Early Roster Projections
The Miami Dolphins look like they'll have particularly tough decisions to make at running back and on the offensive line
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I’m not so much concerned with OL depth. I’m hoping that we have the right 5 up front. If they stay healthy with the occasional spot rests I have confidence in any of those guys backing up our starters. Although I secretly hope Coleman turns out to be a beast of a player. I’m okay with keeping 8 here.
At WR I am more than happy with those 6. That is pretty much exactly what I am hoping for myself. It’s up to the players to earn it.
At RB I really want to see 5 here. I hope White challenges for the starting job.
At TE I’m hoping Long shows up. It typically takes 3 years for a TE to come into his own. If not, we are still set at the position. I am just hoping Long can be a weapon for us.
At WR I am more than happy with those 6. That is pretty much exactly what I am hoping for myself. It’s up to the players to earn it.
At RB I really want to see 5 here. I hope White challenges for the starting job.
At TE I’m hoping Long shows up. It typically takes 3 years for a TE to come into his own. If not, we are still set at the position. I am just hoping Long can be a weapon for us.
I think River Cracraft will beat out Bowden at WR. I could see Bowden getting traded soon for a 6th or 7th rounder.
I wont be shocked to see White and/or Doaks make the roster at RB.
I think he nailed the OL projection, but Deisch might just win that last OL spot over Colemen.
I'd LOVE to see Long win our Legit starting TE job.
I wont be shocked to see White and/or Doaks make the roster at RB.
I think he nailed the OL projection, but Deisch might just win that last OL spot over Colemen.
I'd LOVE to see Long win our Legit starting TE job.
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Yeah should be a great battle for the 5th and 6th receiver position.
I think Deiter is a lock for the swing interior position as he can play center and guard.
Tight end…just don’t see the reason to keep Shaheen or Cethan Carter
Maybe Greg Little steps up to be that swing tackle I don’t know, I haven’t really looked at him as a player but I hear and read there’s talent to work with.
I think Diesch will make the team as the last olineman
Who is the 4th corner should be a good battle
I think Deiter is a lock for the swing interior position as he can play center and guard.
Tight end…just don’t see the reason to keep Shaheen or Cethan Carter
Maybe Greg Little steps up to be that swing tackle I don’t know, I haven’t really looked at him as a player but I hear and read there’s talent to work with.
I think Diesch will make the team as the last olineman
Who is the 4th corner should be a good battle
I think they will keep Preston Williams as the 6th.
- 6th won't play much, unless there is a EE, PW rotation when 4 receivers are out
- Bowden costs nothing if cut, PW is over 1 million dead cap if cut and only 275K savings
- size also will be a deciding factor
- TH, JW, CW, EE, TS, PW
also not sure anyone would pay a draft pick for Bowden given his stats and missing all last season...
- 6th won't play much, unless there is a EE, PW rotation when 4 receivers are out
- Bowden costs nothing if cut, PW is over 1 million dead cap if cut and only 275K savings
- size also will be a deciding factor
- TH, JW, CW, EE, TS, PW
also not sure anyone would pay a draft pick for Bowden given his stats and missing all last season...
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I always figured Long was Gesicki‘s eventual replacement, if Long can emerge early we might see a trade with MG
I don’t see why everyone’s so high on this dude. Aside from having a slight advantage of knowing the system,guy has 7 catches in 4 years… career special teamer. Bowden has already accomplished more in his rookie year after changing positions from qb to rb to wr and not even having a full offseason with the team. Bowden is better by miles and he’s probably the closest thing we have to a Deebo type player hell he might be more versatile than Deebo. Barring Bowden being still injured or just never really healing, I’m not seeing how River comes anywhere close to beating out Bowden.
McDaniel is certainly high on him... And as you said he has experience in McDaniel's offense. Cracraft was also the first guy McDaniel signed after being hired as Head football Coach. I also think he has an advantage over Bowden because he's healthy, and Bowden can't practice much right now due to injury. I also could see Bowden fetching us a late round pick, making it more desirable to move him if it's close.
I personally view Bowden as a very solid receiver that can help the team. Very dependable with great hands. On a team like NE he could have an Edleman type season IMO. Hopefully Welker gets the most out of him. I don’t understand the hate. I guess some guys don’t see potential.
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I like him, but he seems to be a plodder. He lacks any suddenness or burst. A poor man's Davone Bess, who was a very poor man's Edelman or Welker type.
He would never ever see the field if Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Cedrick Wilson (and any promising rookie) were on my team. And they are.
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I agree for the most part except the Deebo part, that’s reserved for Hill
I agree Hill will take a large portion of the role but strictly comparing players Bowden is similar size/speed/shiftiness and versatility as Deebo. Bowden was drafted as a projected rb so don’t see him complaining about being lined up at rb like Deebo was last year. The more physically expected played will go to Bowden while the speed/misdirection plays go to Hill.
Every coach has their guys they love that give 100% in practice but I just don’t see it. Outside of Deebo and Aiyuk 9ers receiving core was weak and he couldn’t see the field. In 2020 when Deebo was hurt and it was aiyuk he rarely saw the field as well. Miamis core is much deeper, he’s not sniffing the top 3 of Hill/Waddle/Wilson. I’d imagine Erik E gets one of those 4-6 being a semi high draft pick and cheap. Leaves 2 spots left and I’m not sure what Cracraft brings to the table. Bowden and Williams have both shown in game flashes and have had the better careers so far. Bowden brings versatility while Williams brings height being our only wideout over 6’2. Just not seeing what Cracraft brings to the table, he doesn’t have size/speed or versatility.