Wildcards on this roster.

[Lee2000]

I believe there are some guys who may surprise and exceed the expectations of the fan base. Here are some of them and why I think so:

Q. Moses - OLB - While moving outside may involve some excessive homework, in Bill's defense I expect he can be a little more free and be allowed to rush unabated. The guy is still 6-6 and big enough to push aside tes and rbs. And he showed promise and the fact the light might have come on after being waived twice last year. He has top three round pick talent.

Reggie Torbor - LB - This guy brings some versatility to the linebacker position in a 3-4 defense, and while he didn't obviously standout last year when in a starting role, he didn't make noticeable mistakes either. He is talented enough to play any where among all the linebacker positions in a 3-4 defense.

Charlie Anderson - OLB - Here is a guy that may be ready to move beyond special teams to play a key role. He has the measures to play OLB in the 3-4. There have been some observations through the few camp reports that he is being looked at to contribute on the outside. If Taylor is on the team, this could be an interesting mentoring opportunity for Anderson, as well as Moses and maybe Merling if he is indeed considered more an OLB than a DE.

Murphy and Thomas - OG - I think the Dolphins have high expectations for each of these guys. McKinney is nothing more than a one year plug to allow some development for these two.

Julius Wilson and Lionel Dotson - these are my wildcards of wildcards. There is a gut feeling here that these two may surprise. Unless there is a flurry of activity prior to training camp, the Dolphins have been noticeably inactive in getting additional tackles on this team. It was recently noted by a beat writer of the Dolphins that Wilson looked in great shape. While there have been a number of critics of Wilson, he was actually considered the best run blocking OT in the draft last year (Sporting News I believe). It was obvious he was overwhelmed last year, but next to wr, OL is one of the toughest positions to develop into.

There are more on this list to come, but these stood out to me at the time.

Lee2000

 

[ArmyFin7]

Good post. There are a lot more...most the team is a wildcard. If the chips all fell right this team could finish right around .500. There are so many wildcards because the whole core is new. Basically a brand new OL & DL. Im really interested to see who the day 1 starter is. Im sure the Beck supporters will jump all over me for this but, if McCown does a better job moving the offense, give him the job. I don't care who it is, I JUST WANT TO WIN! If Ricky and Ronnie are healthy it should make the QB's job (whoever it is) easier....depending on another wild card the O-line...maybe we should be referred to as the Miami Wildcards this year. Now that Ive said something positive about the team I'll wait for Dennis Dixon to show up with another outrageous post.

 

[losrudos1]

McCown will be the standout surprise on this team and own the QB1 spot

 

[Rich22]

Great post Lee. I'm wondering about Moses at OLB - kid showed flashes last year but I wonder if he has the quickness to play OLB - I hope so! That would make up for some of the draft mistakes the last 2 years - getting Moses for nothing.

I'm not sure if you could consider Fasano a wild card but I think this kid will finally give us a legit TE. He has all the tools and will come in knowing the system and finally getting his shot. We haven't had an all around TE in I can't remember when. That would be big for the OL and the offense.

 

[Nublar7]

Keep on eye on Ikechuku Ndukwe. I think he will surprise some.

 

[DENNIS DIXON]

yes every undrafted nobody is going to bust out..
let me add a name to the list

selwyn lymon
yay!

another star in the making..

 

[DENNIS DIXON]

mccown .. the qb who's been in the league 6 years and has more int than td's and a career qb rating just a notch above aj feeley and joey harrington and a notch below david carr and cleo lemon? ya after 6 dreadful years he is going to bust out.. on this team...? uhhh nooo
he sucks .

 

[DENNIS DIXON]

there's a reason ndukwe is on his 4th team in less than 4 years, he sucks
the only surprise will be if he makes it past the 1st rd of cuts..

 

[Dogbone34]

I look for Ted Ginn to break out this season. He's a good football player that happens to be fast. He has the intangibles to be successful, he just needs to be in an offense that can play with some consistancy. I think his early days as a CB have helped fuel his confidence that he belongs in this league. Now that he has played against them and seen the pro-level, I look for him to start the progression as a big time play-maker.

 

[chewski]

Bess and Foster, those are the real wild cards here. Can theese undersized speedsters make the team and spark our slot receiver spot and special teams, I really like Bess and hope he can fill the shoes of welker.

 

[baddraft07]

I believe there are some guys who may surprise and exceed the expectations of the fan base. Here are some of them and why I think so:

Q. Moses - OLB - While moving outside may involve some excessive homework, in Bill's defense I expect he can be a little more free and be allowed to rush unabated. The guy is still 6-6 and big enough to push aside tes and rbs. And he showed promise and the fact the light might have come on after being waived twice last year. He has top three round pick talent.

Reggie Torbor - LB - This guy brings some versatility to the linebacker position in a 3-4 defense, and while he didn't obviously standout last year when in a starting role, he didn't make noticeable mistakes either. He is talented enough to play any where among all the linebacker positions in a 3-4 defense.

Charlie Anderson - OLB - Here is a guy that may be ready to move beyond special teams to play a key role. He has the measures to play OLB in the 3-4. There have been some observations through the few camp reports that he is being looked at to contribute on the outside. If Taylor is on the team, this could be an interesting mentoring opportunity for Anderson, as well as Moses and maybe Merling if he is indeed considered more an OLB than a DE.

Murphy and Thomas - OG - I think the Dolphins have high expectations for each of these guys. McKinney is nothing more than a one year plug to allow some development for these two.

Julius Wilson and Lionel Dotson - these are my wildcards of wildcards. There is a gut feeling here that these two may surprise. Unless there is a flurry of activity prior to training camp, the Dolphins have been noticeably inactive in getting additional tackles on this team. It was recently noted by a beat writer of the Dolphins that Wilson looked in great shape. While there have been a number of critics of Wilson, he was actually considered the best run blocking OT in the draft last year (Sporting News I believe). It was obvious he was overwhelmed last year, but next to wr, OL is one of the toughest positions to develop into.

There are more on this list to come, but these stood out to me at the time.

Lee2000

lets not forget R.Wright he was a 1st round prospect til he torn his rot cuff at texas ... this is the first year he is at full strength

Beck and ginn we need to see what they got this year


jason allen and t daniels need to succeed in this system ... similars to sabans system

 

[losrudos1]

mccown .. the qb who's been in the league 6 years and has more int than td's and a career qb rating just a notch above aj feeley and joey harrington and a notch below david carr and cleo lemon? ya after 6 dreadful years he is going to bust out.. on this team...? uhhh nooo
he sucks .

well, we will have to see. BUT In my opinion, I would say McCown never really had a chance considering the teams he was on (Cardinals, Lions, Raiders).

MAYBE with some protection, a really solid running game, and competent coaching (things to this point and time in his career he has yet to have 1, let alone all 3 of) he could be the sleeper surprise of the year for the Fins? uhhhh noooo...ok well since you say so it must be true. I'd rather see anyone on our team pan out than be a waste of money and a roster spot until he actually does bust out FOR US.

Better yet, lets just proclaim people suck before seeing them play for us...uhhhh nooo, I'll be the optimist for now until I see he actually sucks in a couple of games starting with the Dolphins.

If I'm wrong, I'll be the first to admit it. will you be the same? my guess, uhhhh noooo.

All I know was in Oakland, anytime he was above 35% healthy, they were tripping all over themselves to get him back in ahead of Ocho-Stinko Culpepper.

 

[DENNIS DIXON]

they were both battling injuries all year, and culpepper had the better season... fact.

after 6 years and 3 failures in 3 years we can't determine that he is a piece of garbage till he falls flat on his face again with this lousy team?
guess what? this offense is more pathetic than any he has played on... it isn't going to get any better..

oh and how about you stop proclaiming how great this offensive line will be, when you have 2 rookies starting on it, 1 who many think might not be able to cut it at left tackle and some 4th rd nobody and absolutely no depth, none of them have played yet, but u have no problem proclaiming greatness for them.. we've seen 6 years of this turd, and he has been given numerous opportunities and played with much better skill players than the crap they are trotting on the field this year and he has failed miserably and will continue to..

so if miami signs david carr next year, we can't say he sucks until he has actually played a couple games? uhhhhh nooooo he sucks just like his twin mccown... although apparently not quite as much looking over career numbers.. how pathetic.

 

[Dfan06]

they were both battling injuries all year, and culpepper had the better season... fact.

after 6 years and 3 failures in 3 years we can't determine that he is a piece of garbage till he falls flat on his face again with this lousy team?
guess what? this offense is more pathetic than any he has played on... it isn't going to get any better..

oh and how about you stop proclaiming how great this offensive line will be, when you have 2 rookies starting on it, 1 who many think might not be able to cut it at left tackle and some 4th rd nobody and absolutely no depth, none of them have played yet, but u have no problem proclaiming greatness for them.. we've seen 6 years of this turd, and he has been given numerous opportunities and played with much better skill players than the crap they are trotting on the field this year and he has failed miserably and will continue to..

so if miami signs david carr next year, we can't say he sucks until he has actually played a couple games? uhhhhh nooooo he sucks just like his twin mccown... although apparently not quite as much looking over career numbers.. how pathetic.

Dude Why don't you go cheer for some other team, instead of coming in here talking trash. Why wouldn't the Offensive line great? Vernon Carey played great at LT and is naturally a Right Tackle which shows he will have the Right TAckle spot in lockdown. Jake Long only gave up like two sacks and didn't have many penalties in college( and is better then what we had at the spot). Justin Smiley blocked for frank Gore in that suspect 49ers oline. A fourth round nobody? Are you kidding your talking as if most guard are drafted in the 1st and second round. Samson Satele all rookie from last year who is one heck of a good run blocking center and pass blocked in Shotgun offense at Hawaii. If there's is one spot I guaranteed that can be good on this team it is the Oline.

Ho Josh Mccown what a turd? Much better skill players? your kidding right? Cardinals skills players are at the recieving position, Lions only had Roy williams, raiders had nobody.

Lions, Cardinals, raiders have the worst oline in the NFL. So don't give that crap!

 

[DENNIS DIXON]

who does this team have at the skill positions? ted ginn? what has he shown? ernest wilford? how many yds did he have last year? whats his best year 681 yds? yikes.. how many other teams would he start on in this league? like 1 maybe...

my point was this fool is proclaiming how good this ol is, when he has no sample because 2 players have never taken a snap, .. but apparently they will be stars.. but yet we have 6 years of samples showing josh mccown is a full blown loser.. but apparently that doesn't count cause he hasn't played a game with this prolific offense..

mccown was a failure in arizona, couldn't even get a snap on a 3-13 team in detroit, and looked like crap last year and yes oaklands skill players last year are much better than this mess they are throwing out there in 2008..

you'd have been better off with cleo lemon..