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Want to preface this post by saying I really like Najee Harris and Javonte Williams they would be my personal top 2 backs but in this post I’m just looking at the offense through Miami Dolphins perspective.

Miami’s offense lacked big plays especially in the run game, Travis Ettiene could drastically improve in this area. After Signing Malcom brown we have a capable power back for situational purposes, Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed who are more do it all capable back ups. So Ettiene would bring a dynamic to the RB room that we don’t currently have (speed 4.40 at pro day).

But now I want to get into the main reasons. Clemson ran a lot of RPO concepts that fits with what Miami wants to do, Ettiene thrived here because if the LBs take one wrong step he has the burst to fly past them, if they get a hand on him he showed incredible contact balance to stay on his feet and gain extra yards.

Now looking at Miami’s OL, we have a bunch of big physical maulers, the young guys did a solid job of finding their assignments and engaging in blocks. However they struggled sustaining blocks for long periods of time. Fortunately for Ettiene he doesn’t need much time to get to the second level, he’s got the most burst of any of the top RBs. Clemsons OL was not very good last year but it didn’t matter Ettiene still found ways to be productive.

I would be thrilled with any of the top 3 backs. I think Harris is the most complete back, Javonte probably has the highest ceiling because of his size and traits, but schematically and for what Miami needs Travis Ettiene may be the best option and come in and have the most early success.
 
I like what your saying and in my opinion I like them the same order as yourself.

If im honest I don't think there is much between them but I haven't seen a lot of them to know for definite.

It could come down to who we can draft the latest out of them all.

And id be happy with that, if we do trade down from 3 and pick up another 2nd, I would be happy using that on a HB and still having. 4 picks higher for other positions.
 
Swollcolb said:
Want to preface this post by saying I really like Najee Harris and Javonte Williams they would be my personal top 2 backs but in this post I’m just looking at the offense through Miami Dolphins perspective.

Miami’s offense lacked big plays especially in the run game, Travis Ettiene could drastically improve in this area. After Signing Malcom brown we have a capable power back for situational purposes, Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed who are more do it all capable back ups. So Ettiene would bring a dynamic to the RB room that we don’t currently have (speed 4.40 at pro day).

But now I want to get into the main reasons. Clemson ran a lot of RPO concepts that fits with what Miami wants to do, Ettiene thrived here because if the LBs take one wrong step he has the burst to fly past them, if they get a hand on him he showed incredible contact balance to stay on his feet and gain extra yards.

Now looking at Miami’s OL, we have a bunch of big physical maulers, the young guys did a solid job of finding their assignments and engaging in blocks. However they struggled sustaining blocks for long periods of time. Fortunately for Ettiene he doesn’t need much time to get to the second level, he’s got the most burst of any of the top RBs. Clemsons OL was not very good last year but it didn’t matter Ettiene still found ways to be productive.

I would be thrilled with any of the top 3 backs. I think Harris is the most complete back, Javonte probably has the highest ceiling because of his size and traits, but schematically and for what Miami needs Travis Ettiene may be the best option and come in and have the most early success.
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He’s small and he fumbles too much for me.
 
Miami running RPO scares the he'll out of me. I hope they run regular passing offense with a few RPOs. Just don't want Tua to get injured.
I get why The Ravens run mostly RPOs but Tua, imo isn't that guy. He has a super accurate arm unlike Lamar Jackson (who I think is amazing but accuracy is an issue).
Typically, a team with a really strong D also needs a great running game.
 
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artdnj said:
He put on a few pounds and isn’t it fumbler. He definitely has the size and speed to be an NFL back
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I think we screwed up last yr by not drafting a top RB and feel we will choose one high this time. My first choice is Javonte Williams at 33.
 
My pick would be Harris, I just like him better as a receiver from the backfield. We are looking for players that have the capacity to contribute on both the receiving, and the rushing end. We want a problematic mismatch that doesn't have to do with big name college receivers. Something deep down inside tells me the Dolphins like what Gaskins can do, but they want more of an x factor as a running back. Harris is that guy right there. At this moment we don't know who the dolphins have graded on a board. The board could look like this:

1. Sewell
2. Parsons
3. Collins
4. Waddle
5. Marshall Jr.
6. Toney


Just giving an example. So we may pick who we have high up there etc.
 
KingHydra said:
Miami running RPO scares the he'll out of me. I hope they run regular passing offense with a few RPOs. Just don't want Tua to get injured.
I get why The Ravens run mostly RPOs but Tua, imo isn't that guy. He has a super accurate arm unlike Lamar Jackson (who I think is amazing but accuracy is an issue).
Typically, a team with a really strong D also needs a great running game.
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The RPO doesn't mean the QB does all the running
 
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