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Aside from defensive backs, the wide receivers (and tight ends) group has the most amount of depth on this team. In the current state, the Dolphins have 13 wide receivers and 7 tight ends. In your opinion, who should stay and who should go?

Current Wide Receivers (choose 5-7)

DeVante Parker
Will Fuller
Jaylen Waddle
Preston Williams
Jakeem Grant (also return specialist)
Mack Hollins
Lynn Bowden
Malcolm Perry
Albert Wilson
Allen Hurns
Kirk Merritt
Robert Foster
Kai Locksley

Current Tight Ends (choose 3-4)

Mike Gesicki
Adam Shaheen
Durham Smythe
Hunter Long
Cethan Carter (also fullback)
Chris Myarick
Jibiri Blount

Obviously we have training camp and such to go through, so some of the lower guys on the list may rise, but here would be my choice:

For WRs: Parker, Fuller, Waddle, Grant, Williams, Bowden

The first three I consider to be locks and therefore untouchable, barring any injuries or trades. Grant holds his worth as an all-pro returner. I am still a believer in Williams but I understand because of his injuries he may be on thin ice, and is very much on the bubble. The back end of the wide receiver depth chart is extremely hard to figure - I chose Bowden due to his raw athletic ability and overall potential. If the Dolphins carried 7 wide receivers, then Mack Hollins would be my 7th due to his work on special teams.

For TEs: Gesicki, Smythe, Long, Carter

Gesicki and Long are locks. Smythe stays due to his blocking ability. Carter plays H-back and provides position flexibility in case of injuries.

I look forward to hearing your opinions!
 
"All Pro" punt returner is a pretty lofty title for Grant. He's a good punt returner, and a poor deep threat. He's 4mm+. He's gone. His writing is on the wall.

I'd say you can say goodbye to Preston Williams, too. Malcolm Perry sadly goes as well - I like him and think there's potential there.
 
Adam First said:
He was second-team all pro last year - call a spade a spade.

In my opinion, of course, he is well worth a roster spot as a returner.
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Never been a fan of reserving a roster spot for a returner only guy in general.

As kickoff returns are virtually a thing of the past, it's now just a punt returner.

While Grant can be electric, he is also liable to muff one in an inopportune situation.

I'd rather see the spot go to a player that can contribute in more ways, or at least have a developmental upside.
 
Adam First said:
He was second-team all pro last year - call a spade a spade.

In my opinion, of course, he is well worth a roster spot as a returner.
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Very fair. I'd say that was a flash in the pan - his production does not match the reputation. You may very well mirror how Flores and Grier view it, but I can't help but look at his salary, his production, and his lack of upward projection... and I move on.

Maybe someone's willing to trade a late rounder?
 
Current Wide Receivers (choose 5-7)

DeVante Parker
Will Fuller
Jaylen Waddle
Preston Williams
Lynn Bowden (New return Spec)
Malcolm Perry (or New return Spec)
Jakeem Grant (also return specialist)
Mack Hollins
Albert Wilson
Allen Hurns
Kirk Merritt
Robert Foster
Kai Locksley

Current Tight Ends (choose 3-4)

Mike Gesicki
Hunter Long
Durham Smythe
Adam Shaheen
Cethan Carter (also fullback)
Chris Myarick
Jibiri Blount
 
CANDolphan said:
"All Pro" punt returner is a pretty lofty title for Grant. He's a good punt returner, and a poor deep threat. He's 4mm+. He's gone. His writing is on the wall.

I'd say you can say goodbye to Preston Williams, too. Malcolm Perry sadly goes as well - I like him and think there's potential there.
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I agree. I don't think Williams makes it. Grant is a gonna
 
Based on talent and potential the WR room would be,
Parker
Fuller
Waddle
Williams
Wilson
Bowden

The TE room would be

Gesicki
Long
Shaheen who was extended for a reason
Carter who's here as a FB/HB more so than as a TE
 
CANDolphan said:
"All Pro" punt returner is a pretty lofty title for Grant. He's a good punt returner, and a poor deep threat. He's 4mm+. He's gone. His writing is on the wall.

I'd say you can say goodbye to Preston Williams, too. Malcolm Perry sadly goes as well - I like him and think there's potential there.
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Guy has been the best PR / KR guy since he entered the league while accounting for the most return TDs in that span.

What would you call that? Just "good"?
 
Danny said:
Based on talent and potential the WR room would be,
Parker
Fuller
Waddle
Williams
Wilson
Bowden

The TE room would be

Gesicki
Long
Shaheen who was extended for a reason
Carter who's here as a FB/HB more so than as a TE
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This would be my list, however I think we need at least 1 receiver for special teams. So maybe Holland or foster replaces Wilson?
 
Wrs
Parker
Fuller
Waddle
P Williams
Bowden
Wilson

TEs
Gisecki
Shaheen
Long
Cethan Carter
 
I agree with your wide receiver keeps. I'd add Shaheen over Carter at tight end.

Wilson and Hurns opting out could hurt their chances. I'd prefer Grant as a returner over Waddle. At least year one.
 
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