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Without the Preston Williams injury, we wouldn't have seen this side of DeVante Parker

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Sad, but true. It's never great to see a player get injured, especially a young player that is showing early promise.

But when Preston Williams was announced out for the season on Nov. 4, DeVante became this team's undisputed No. 1 offensive option and he made the most of it.

In Williams' absence, Parker had 44 catches for 802 yards and 5 touchdowns (over 8 games). Over a full season that's 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. Now, that's a volume we'll likely never see for Parker, but out of necessity of having very few other options, Miami gave Parker the opportunity to show something and he absolutely did that.

Again, sucks for Williams, but the direct result of that injury and DeVante being forced to become the No. 1 option is the marvelous last half of the season and a $40 million contract.

Kudos Parker. Continue the trend in 2020.
 
I am genuinely excited to see Parker & Williams on the field together next season. At 6ft 3 & 6ft 4 respectively they will cause some real matchup problems for opposing defences.

Complimented by Wilson (whom I really want back next year) & Gesicki I think we have a genuine passing threat that teams may struggle with - something I could never have said 6 months ago! If we can add a great blocking fullback & a decent pass catching running back our passing game could be awesome if the o-line gets sorted.
 
I like the 2020 ropkie receiving class, but with Parker, Williams, Wilson, Ford, Hurns, Grant, Gary Jenning (on ir), Davis and Hollins on board there's really no spot for a receiver regadless of the round. Of course it's unlikely we go into training camp with all 9 of these receivers, but if we do that's some decent talent to work with. Not to mention the Dolphins also have TJ Rahming and Andy Jones around too.
 
Teenwolf said:
I am genuinely excited to see Parker & Williams on the field together next season. At 6ft 3 & 6ft 4 respectively they will cause some real matchup problems for opposing defences.

Complimented by Wilson (whom I really want back next year) & Gesicki I think we have a genuine passing threat that teams may struggle with - something I could never have said 6 months ago! If we can add a great blocking fullback & a decent pass catching running back our passing game could be awesome if the o-line gets sorted.
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I expect they ask Wilson to take a pay cut or they will release him and just take the 1.3M cap hit.
 
foozool13 said:
I expect they ask Wilson to take a pay cut or they will release him and just take the 1.3M cap hit.
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Prior to the last four games, I thought the chances of him returning were low, but he appeared to have not only his speed, but his "quickness" back.

I do think he probably will have to restructure, but I don't see it as an obstacle. I doubt he gets 9 mil anywhere else either.
 
SCLSU Mud Dogs said:
Sad, but true. It's never great to see a player get injured, especially a young player that is showing early promise.

But when Preston Williams was announced out for the season on Nov. 4, DeVante became this team's undisputed No. 1 offensive option and he made the most of it.

In Williams' absence, Parker had 44 catches for 802 yards and 5 touchdowns (over 8 games). Over a full season that's 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. Now, that's a volume we'll likely never see for Parker, but out of necessity of having very few other options, Miami gave Parker the opportunity to show something and he absolutely did that.

Again, sucks for Williams, but the direct result of that injury and DeVante being forced to become the No. 1 option is the marvelous last half of the season and a $40 million contract.

Kudos Parker. Continue the trend in 2020.
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I agree to a point. But, perhaps there's another way to view this and that's P.Williams early success and hype help light some motivation under D.Parker. Everyone was talking about P.Williams and less were talking about D.Parker.

No one previously on the roster at Parkers size contributed like he theoritically could. Then this UDFA comes out of nowhere and began showing up the entire recieving roster including a former Top 15 pick.
 
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Not sure Preston getting injured is the key to Parker’s success, but am convinced that his presence was ... Parker saw what he wanted to be in Preston and started acting like it ... the dominance post injury should have cemented it!!
 
ANUFan said:
I agree to a point. But, perhaps there's another way to view this and that's P.Williams early success and hype help light some motivation under D.Parker. Everyone was talking about P.Williams and less were talking about D.Parker.

No one previously on the roster at Parkers size contributed like he theoritically could. Then this UDFA comes out of nowhere and began showing up the entire recieving roster including a former Top 15 pick.
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Yep, that, and a new coaching staff who know how to use their players
 
Just get Fitzy OL help, a good blocking FG, and a decent running attack, and he'll feast throwing the ball next season.
 
lynx said:
Or......Williams doesn't get injured and Parker has a better year than the one he had, or maybe about the same.
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Steel sharpens steel, and the fact that they've made it to the NFL prove they're elite competitors. I'm sure Parker would've upped his game even more if Preston was on the field.
 
Viewed Parker as a guy with very good tools but who lacked consistency, toughness, and the ability to separate/gain the necessary leverage often enough. For these reasons, I viewed him as a guy that could take longer and could bust.

But, in 2019, Parker was consistent, tough, and generally went where he wanted/needed on the field, creating separation like he hadn't in previous years. The most exciting aspect of his development is that he was very efficient with the increased volume. That's what makes a star WR. He averaged 9.4 yards per target - 3.2 yards higher than the team mark and 2.4 yards better than Fitzpatrick's 7.0 YPA.

If Miami could add a couple more efficient options, preferably guys who can play inside or outside (Draft has them this year), it'd be huge for the future QB (Fitzpatrick too).
 
CANDolphan said:
We fired the main guy who did though
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I don't think there is any basis for that statement.

To have that opinion, you must believe Flo fired the very guy responsible for his success, out of jealousy, or some narcissistic need to be controlling, or he is a bit of an idiot.
 
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