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By Bucky Brooks

4) Miami Dolphins
Despite Ryan Tannehill's rise as one of the top young passers in the NFL, the Dolphins' aerial attack lacked sizzle in 2014. The team averaged just 6.8 yards per attempt (26th in NFL) and produced a grand total of four passing plays of 40-plus yards (30th). Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson and Charles Clay were supposed to deliver fireworks in coordinator Bill Lazor's scheme, but the lack of explosive plays led Joe Philbin to seek some alternatives during the offseason.

Tight end Jordan Cameron steps into the role of primary playmaker between the hashes. The ex-Pro Bowler creates a mismatch with his combination of speed, athleticism and quickness. He should quickly develop into Tannehill's favorite target in key situations, particularly in the red zone. If the Dolphins are able to establish the Tannehill-Cameron connection early in the season, the team's supporting cast should thrive on the perimeter, with opponents focused on shutting down the middle of the field.

To that point, first-round pick DeVante Parker and trade acquisition Kenny Stills are poised to post big numbers in Miami's quick-rhythm offense. Parker is a classic WR1 with a long, rangy build and sticky hands that make him an ideal option on passes thrown outside the numbers. If he can quickly pick up the Dolphins' scheme once he returns from foot surgery, Parker could torch opponents as a sneaky possession receiver on the outside.

Stills should become the designated deep threat in the lineup. The third-year pro is not only a spectacular route runner with exceptional speed and burst, but he is a proven playmaker with 11 receptions of 40-plus yards in just two years. If opponents attempt to condense the field with tight coverage, Stills can deliver fireworks on a series of double moves and vertical routes.

Keep an eye on Jarvis Landry's continued development as a slot receiver. He settled into the role as a rookie and should have a significant impact on the offense as a rugged catch-and-run specialist between the hashes. If Landry takes another step forward in Year 2, Miami could field a passing game devoid of any weaknesses.
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Full article here: NFL.com

Teams listed in order are:

1) Colts

2) Seahawks

3) Jets

4) Dolphins

5) Chiefs
 
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If they think the Jets got better by signing Marshall they are sadly mistaken. Subtraction by addition. I'm only sad that he won't be able to deteriorate Geno's mind early in the season since Geno's hurt. Nothing like Brandon Marshall getting in your QBs head and screwing him all up lol.
 
The Colts passing attack got better if that was even possible.

WR: TY Hilton, Andre Johnson, Phillip Dorsett, Donte Moncrief

TE: Dwayne Allen, Coby Fleener

RB: Frank Gore.

Those are some amazing pass catchers in an offense led by a phenomenal QB in Luck. Damn.
 
Love how the article makes its seem the new guys were philbins idea lmao
 
datruth55 said:
If they think the Jets got better by signing Marshall they are sadly mistaken. Subtraction by addition. I'm only sad that he won't be able to deteriorate Geno's mind early in the season since Geno's hurt. Nothing like Brandon Marshall getting in your QBs head and screwing him all up lol.
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The guy turned on his "lover" Jay Cutler. He has loyaties to no-one let along Geno or anyone on that roster. Prepare for the melt-down!
 
EmperorPhin said:
Love how the article makes its seem the new guys were philbins idea lmao
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Exactly, we all know it was Tannanbaum and Hickey who determined Wallace's fate by sitting his punk ass on the sidelines. :crazy:
 
DuderinoN703 said:
Just looking at the names Wallace, Hartline, and Gibson make me shudder.
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That group would have been far and away better than any we have had since 2011. Trust me, it could have been a lot worse for you guys.
 
nyjunc said:
That group would have been far and away better than any we have had since 2011. Trust me, it could have been a lot worse for you guys.
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It was their attitudes and their inability to be teammates that stuck out far more than their lack of talent. Can't do too much worse than a bunch of chodes with no desire.
 
One thing about Philbin he gets the most out of the available talent and can coach any kind of player!

NOT.

LOL.
 
I was never a big fan of Mathews but I think the light might have came on for him, I think him and Tannehill worked hard together this offseason and I wouldn't be surprised if Mathews becomes Tannehill's go-to and puts up some big numbers, especially if they have chemistry on the deep ball. Also LaMike James could be huge for us catching passes out of the backfield. Loved that signing when we made it after looking at his highlight videos from college, his running style reminds me a lot of Sproles. The most impressive thing from his highlight vids was he didn't just make the first man miss, the first man rarely even got a finger on him. It sounds like the light might have came on for him too.

Both Mathews and James had a lot of untapped potential, if we've tapped into it its like stealing a few extra first round picks
 
datruth55 said:
If they think the Jets got better by signing Marshall they are sadly mistaken. Subtraction by addition. I'm only sad that he won't be able to deteriorate Geno's mind early in the season since Geno's hurt. Nothing like Brandon Marshall getting in your QBs head and screwing him all up lol.
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Don't they have Percy harvin too? :D

Edit: nevermind. Forgot he isn't a jet now.
 
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