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It's Only Happened ONCE!
When the Dolphins drafted Tony Lippett in the fifth round two years ago with the intent of switching him from receiver to cornerback, he immediately started studying tape of Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Richard Sherman and a few other tall corners.
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The Dolphins would feel incredibly fortunate if Lippett can become another Sherman. He’s certainly not there yet, by any means.
But if you believe the numbers provided by Pro Football Focus – and a bunch of teams pay for their metrics – then Lippett is having a better year than Sherman.
Lippett is ranked 29th among 117 qualifying cornerbacks, slightly ahead of Sherman at 32.
Lippett’s development in recent weeks is a testament to this defensive coaching staff and his diligence in learning his new position, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by teammates.
What impresses teammates is “he’s constantly studying game [film] and opponents,” safety Michael Thomas said, noting that paid off when Lippett – before the snap Sunday – called out the Colin Kaepernick pass that resulted in Lippett making a play on the ball and Kiko Alonso intercepting it.
Lippett, who played some cornerback as a freshman and senior at Michigan State but receiver otherwise, credits Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for helping make him a better player.
More at LINK: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article117976188.html
Your thoughts?
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The Dolphins would feel incredibly fortunate if Lippett can become another Sherman. He’s certainly not there yet, by any means.
But if you believe the numbers provided by Pro Football Focus – and a bunch of teams pay for their metrics – then Lippett is having a better year than Sherman.
Lippett is ranked 29th among 117 qualifying cornerbacks, slightly ahead of Sherman at 32.
Lippett’s development in recent weeks is a testament to this defensive coaching staff and his diligence in learning his new position, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by teammates.
What impresses teammates is “he’s constantly studying game [film] and opponents,” safety Michael Thomas said, noting that paid off when Lippett – before the snap Sunday – called out the Colin Kaepernick pass that resulted in Lippett making a play on the ball and Kiko Alonso intercepting it.
Lippett, who played some cornerback as a freshman and senior at Michigan State but receiver otherwise, credits Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for helping make him a better player.
More at LINK: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article117976188.html
Your thoughts?
