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Where should Dion Jordan play?

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Let's assume Dion Jordan is reinstated. Where would you play him?

At some point this summer, the Miami Dolphins could find themselves suddenly with an extra player on their roster. Former third-overall pick Dion Jordan could be reinstated at any time, which would immediately add him back to Miami's roster after a year-plus suspension for drug use.

Jordan was suspended in April 2015 for a diluted sample being provided, a break of the NFL's rules that triggers a positive drug test. It was the third suspension for Jordan, giving him the year-long ban.

If Jordan is reinstated, the Dolphins will have several decisions to make. Do they keep the player they traded up to select in 2013?

Who would they release to make space for Jordan? And, maybe the most basic of all, where will Jordan play?

Jordan is listed as a defensive end and has said he is a defensive end. He has played defensive end for the Dolphins, and he should - if he ever reaches his potential - be a good pass rushing defensive end.

The problem is, he could also be a really good linebacker. Jordan is a freak of an athlete, and can keep up with wide receivers and tight ends on route running. He could absolutely be a weapon to cover players like Rob Gronkowski.

Which brings up today's poll question. If you were the Dolphins coaches, where would you play Dion Jordan?

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That's a big assumption at this point. And as of now, I have no reason to believe he's capable of covering Gronk.
 
Gonzo said:
That's a big assumption at this point. And as of now, I have no reason to believe he's capable of covering Gronk.
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But this one time at bandcamp.

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I would send him packing
 
Personally I would have him drop more weight and put him at OLB.
 
He's a d end, there shouldn't be any question about it either. The only way you use him at linebacker is if he is rushing the passer non-stop, and until he shows he's good at that, that won't happen.

If your a coaching staff he's the last guy your going to try to teach a new position to, especially a position that requires the knowledge and insticts that linebacker does. No way he's learning that position anytime soon. You might be able to use him there for certain plays, but that's it.

It was like when this team tried to teach chris McCain to be a linebacker, I knew that was never going to happen, doesn't have the football iq or insticts for it. Teaching young guys new positions at the NFL level, especially ones that require insticts, rarely works out.

Let dion and chris rush the passer, anything else will be a failure.
 
xXwarXx said:
He's a d end, there shouldn't be any question about it either. The only way you use him at linebacker is if he is rushing the passer non-stop, and until he shows he's good at that, that won't happen.

If your a coaching staff he's the last guy your going to try to teach a new position to, especially a position that requires the knowledge and insticts that linebacker does. No way he's learning that position anytime soon. You might be able to use him there for certain plays, but that's it.

It was like when this team tried to teach chris McCain to be a linebacker, I knew that was never going to happen, doesn't have the football iq or insticts for it. Teaching young guys new positions at the NFL level, especially ones that require insticts, rarely works out.

Let dion and chris rush the passer, anything else will be a failure.
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At his current weight I would agree, but if he drops 10-15 lbs he needs to be utilized a bit more. He's not a good pass-rusher but seems to be good at everything else. Its not like he hasn't played the position before. He played mostly as an OLB in college and had a handful of snaps at LB in his short time with us.
 
dlockz said:
But this one time at bandcamp.

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I would send him packing
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Send him packing, really?! No way not with this talent.
 
Cut him and move on. Jeff Ireland bone head pick. I don't want him near this team. He is a bust and that's final.
 
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