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What do we have in Jordan Tripp?

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With the desperation of finding a Mike reaching such a height that some are hoping to sign Brandon Spikes, I wonder.. what do we have in Jordan Tripp? He saw only 14 snaps on defense last year. He was drafted as an OLB from Montana, practiced primarily as a backup to Jenkins, but did see some time in the middle last year (in practice). Here is a blurb from last May:

Dolphins rookie linebacker Jordan Tripp spent time at middle linebacker in Friday's practice, which could mean the team is at least willing to take a look at Tripp shaking things up among the veteran linebacking corps.Tripp, the fifth-round pick from Montana who signed with the Dolphins on Friday, started at weakside linebacker for the Grizzlies in his junior and senior seasons.

Tripp, an athletic type who runs well from sideline to sideline, said he's up for the challenge.
"There is a bigger learning curve due to the complexity of defenses, especially learning a new language," Tripp said. "I'm learning the whole concept instead of just learning one position. That will allow me to help the team more.
"The coaches wouldn't have me in there if they didn't believe in me and trust me."
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http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/20...d-terrence-fede-general-manager-dennis-hickey

Dolphins fifth-round pick Jordan Tripp saw playing time at middle linebacker during rookie camp.
Tripp (6-foot-3, 234) has the measurables to potentially make the transition to the MIKE spot after playing outside linebacker at Montana.
http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nfl/9563/jordan-tripp
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The ideal scenario would be grabbing a top LB in this year's draft. However, with so many other needs, its quite possible a few positions are not addressed in the 2015 draft.

I don't know much about the guy, but one of his biggests knocks on him (from what I gathered) is his strength. I checked his twitter account and it seems like all the guy does is work out. I realize you can't just plug any LB in the middle (saw how tough it was for Misi), but is it possible Jordan Tripp could compete for the Mike position in 2015? Could he be ready to take a big step forward this year? What are other issues with Tripp that might hold him back?
 
Gawd, hope so. if he was injected as Mike the youth movement would be insane...doing it at a high level would be teets!
 
more on Tripp:

Jordan Tripp is known for being tough and playing an old school style of football:
Aditi Kinkhabwala ✔ @AKinkhabwala

Sitting w/ @Gil_Brandt. Telling me to keep my eye on MIA's Jordan Tripp. Says he's a throwback to how they used to make FB players. 4:24 PM - 25 Jun 2014
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For the Dolphins, Tripp was a much-needed addition. Last season, Miami ranked 24th in rushing yards allowed. It's early, but some writers and analysts are already praising Tripp's performances during OTAs:
Chris Perkins ✔ @chrisperk

MLB Jordan Tripp seems to know what he's doing out there...in right places.
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According to Tripp's NFL.com scouting report, his early success should not come as a shock:

Outstanding motor, intensity and effort. Extremely competitive. Very tough. Outstanding weight-room work ethic. Sculpted with very minimal body fat. Elected team captain. Exceptional character.

Tripp's competitiveness and effort is similar to the San Diego Chargers' Manti Te'o. Many scouts and analysts complained that a majority of Te'o's plays in college were do to hustle and effort, not skill. He went on to start 13 games for the Chargers and recorded 61 tackles and 4 passes defended.

Te'o's success is a promising sign for Tripp. Not to mention, Tripp is a much better athlete.
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Many would consider it a success for Tripp just to become the backup behind Ellerbe, but could he win over the starting spot by the end of the season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2110948-miami-dolphins-why-jordan-tripp-is-sure-to-be-a-stud
 
He has a lot of good traits and has solid insticts.

But IMO he greatly lacks any physicality. Just turns into wet tissues as soon as the game gets physical. I've never been one to think that a player can develop that trait.

My only hope for him is how good a job the staff did with Jenkins. But Jenkins never folded around contact the way Tripp does.
 
I think we will address the mlb spot in the draft, but I still think and hope that Tripp plays a major part in our defence this year.
 
Tripp laid the wood to people on special teams in preseason. I would rather give him a shot than Misi again. I am not a Misi supporter though.
 
I think Tripp would make a better outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense than a middle linebacker. I think Miami could use Tripp and Misi at middle linebacker in a pinch, but would be better off with another as the full time starter.
 
Great question. It's something we just gotta wait and see. I do hope we draft a mike still though... I still big I'm Kendricks... We need more than Tripp as an option no matter what!!!
 
I like him but standout special teams.. we need a Zac T for this 4-3 now that we signed our Tim Bowens 2.0 in Suh and have our DE's set.
That being said I think our pick is going to be a trade down for our Ilb only if a stud isn't there or a trade up attempt doesn't materialize
 
xXwarXx said:
He has a lot of good traits and has solid insticts.

But IMO he greatly lacks any physicality. Just turns into wet tissues as soon as the game gets physical. I've never been one to think that a player can develop that trait.

My only hope for him is how good a job the staff did with Jenkins. But Jenkins never folded around contact the way Tripp does.
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Thats where a player like Suh helps the whole D... It should make life alot easier for the guy who ends up with the MLB spot...
 
Not physical at all last year in his limited snaps and was washed out big time. Hopefully with a year in the weight room his strength improves which in turns helps his physicality. He does however show great instincts which we lack greatly as a team.
 
Phinatic8u said:
He's a 5th round pick that's more than likely gonna be a STeamer his whole career.
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More than likely is pessimistic... I'd go with likely...lol! But seriously, Suh will make the MLB look better than he really is, whoever ends up there...
 
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