Who's Our Best Defensive Player?
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I think it's hard to pick one but having an unstoppable force opposite Wake is nice, very nice.
DolfanISS
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No Kiko Alonso?
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Cam Wake. That's my answer to every question however...
I have to go with X. He's arguably top 5 in the league at his position. I don't think that can be said about anyone else.
When you have a player like him, you have more flexibility.
When you have a player like him, you have more flexibility.
Well if they were all 22 years old and available in the same draft class, knowing everything we know bout them them to date in their careers, Cameron Wake would be selected 100 times out of 100 ahead of each of the players listed.
Obviously, the caveat being we know what he was capable of throughout his entire, largely injury free, career and would be a top 5 pick with the power of hindsight.
As sure as I am about everything I said above, I am equally sure Xavien Howard is mission critical no.1 on defense, and no.3 overall on the entire roster behind RT and LT (I love the irony of his initials). Howard's overall play has so far surpassed Tunsil's but RT needs his LT.
For now, the most talented overall player on the roster remains out of the conversation until he plays more than 3 games. One day everyone on the team will be measured against the standards set by #29.
If we are being serious then Alonso shouldn't be on the list, I say as someone who's defended both he and the trade that brought him here for the last 2 and a half years. Always remember that Alonso must have a bad year immediately after a good year. It's called the Kiko scale. It dates back to when Alonso was in Kindergarten and dominated the playground during recess, struggled during his 1st grade year though. He switched elementary schools and bounced back with a strong 2nd grade season. And so on....EVERY OTHER YEAR DUDE IS GOOD.
Obviously, the caveat being we know what he was capable of throughout his entire, largely injury free, career and would be a top 5 pick with the power of hindsight.
As sure as I am about everything I said above, I am equally sure Xavien Howard is mission critical no.1 on defense, and no.3 overall on the entire roster behind RT and LT (I love the irony of his initials). Howard's overall play has so far surpassed Tunsil's but RT needs his LT.
For now, the most talented overall player on the roster remains out of the conversation until he plays more than 3 games. One day everyone on the team will be measured against the standards set by #29.
If we are being serious then Alonso shouldn't be on the list, I say as someone who's defended both he and the trade that brought him here for the last 2 and a half years. Always remember that Alonso must have a bad year immediately after a good year. It's called the Kiko scale. It dates back to when Alonso was in Kindergarten and dominated the playground during recess, struggled during his 1st grade year though. He switched elementary schools and bounced back with a strong 2nd grade season. And so on....EVERY OTHER YEAR DUDE IS GOOD.
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Robert Quinn has been EXTREMELY impressive, but I think anyone not voting for Xavien Howard might not have actually watched Miami play football recently.
zach8111
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Wake has had the best career but he has started slowing down a bit. Fitzpatrick is young but has the potential to be the best soon. I think Jones is the best right now. You could see we definately missed him last game esp I'm the first Qtr. Jones is def a top 5 safety in the league. Howard has been impressive this year too and probably been the biggest difference maker so far on def this season
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Xavien Howard.
Reshad Jones a close 2nd.
Reshad Jones a close 2nd.