What position group is the weakest part of the Miami Dolphins team?

[DuderinoN703]

While CB, LB, and RB are concerns (lots of unproven positions), I went with RB. At least Alonso/Maxwell have had some success in the NFL whereas Ajayi and Drake have not. I'm not saying RB is the most important part of the team but I still wish they'd sign a vet for at least insurance purposes.

 

[tay0365]

I believe it's Corner, if nothing changes, we are going to have two ? playing corner.

 

[Eesti]

CB is the weakest position GROUP but I am just as concerned with DT. Still a head scratcher as to why Earl Mitchell has not been upgraded. So many high quality DT's in FA that haven't even been looked at and not for huge money.

We have been going down hill vs the run since we switched from a 3-4 to a 4-3 in 2012. That is not supposed to happen. Theoretically the 4-3 should be better vs the run. If you're in a 4-3 and can't stop the run, you suck.

2011 ranked 3rd vs rush. Kendall Langford, Paul Soliai, Randy Starks (Odrick in reserve, Wake at WOLB, Misi at SOLB)
2012 ranked 12th. Starks, McDaniels, Soliai (Odrick at LDE)
2013 ranked 24th Starks, Soliai, Odrick (Wake at SDE, OV at WDE)
2014 ranked 24th Mitchell, Starks, Odrick (lost Soliai)
2015 ranked 28th Suh, Mitchell, Phillips (lost Odrick)

There are certainly more factors at play here other than just Earl Mitchell. The aging of Starks, Soliai, Wake playing the strong side and not holding up vs the run.

I think having Jason Jones and Andre Branch to compete for snaps in the base defense is an improvement over leaving Wake there full time but we still need an insurance policy at DT. Phillips showed me very little to give me hope for this year and we know what we get with Mitchell.

 

[hoops]

dt concerns seem very valid to me...and if they aren't doing their job up front while corner may be the weakest position group it's not gonna matter...they'll both just end up showing poorly

 

[Ballin_Phins_62]

Doesnt matter if we have all first rounders as starters and backups. If they suck they suck. No need to spend early picks on them, but it does need to be addressed one way or another. ~150 sacks in the last three years. That is all the statistics needed to see its a huge concern. I dont think oline is a problem anymore, but that logic is flawed to me. Anyway, secondary is my biggest concern. Too many question marks there.

 

[mnphinfan]

I'm saying LB. If Alonso doesn't return to pre-injury form and Misi gets hurt again the LB cubboard is pretty bare.

 

[Kingdom Come]

You guys who don't realize that QB is by far, and I mean by far,far,far, the weakest position group.

 

[Vaark]

Lets dog the offensive line early to set the table for the excuses when the offense struggles.

Guess PFF was "dogging" them too when they ranked the Fins OL #32 in '14 and #31 in '15. :idk:

How dare them!!!

 

[Vaark]

You guys who don't realize that QB is by far, and I mean by far,far,far, the weakest position group; your all in La La land and steeped in denial to the point of mental illness.

 

[fishfanmiami]

You guys who don't realize that QB is by far, and I mean by far,far,far, the weakest position group; your all in La La land and steeped in denial to the point of mental illness.

Our new coach doesn't seem to think so investing only a late round pick in one and Gase knows QB's so you are saying he's mentally ill

 

[psfign]

OL - Only because I'm in 'show me' mode right now. Let's see what we have when a starter goes down.

 

[One Love]

OL is easily Miami's most talented unit.

On paper it looks great! Hopefully the oline woes are a thing of the past..

 

[One Love]

Lbers for me.. Too many unknowns with that group although it could have a ton of upside! Cb's are closely behind. Not happy how they got rid of Taylor. He still had potential and if he does blossom at least it would be with us! Oh well. Howard starting his rookie year concerns me too.

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Hmm maybe the cornerback position is worse off after all.

 

[AphexPhin]

I'm saying LB. If Alonso doesn't return to pre-injury form and Misi gets hurt again the LB cubboard is pretty bare.

agreed. I went with LB as well. hopefully those boys stay healthy

 

[fishfanmiami]

CB's and linebackers. Lots of question marks but if everyone stays healthy (big if) I think we will be ok.