Observations from Mandatory Mini-Camp
The Dolphins were scheduled to have a three-day mandatory minicamp, however, they decided to wrap it up in 2 and use the third day to do a team-building Navy Seal training program. For most players, the Navy Seal training day was one of the hardest physical things that they have ever done in their lives and was a great team-building exercise.
During the short two-day minicamp that the Dolphins spent on the field, Ryan Tannehill had one of the best practices of his entire career. On Wednesday he threw 7 touchdowns and looked extremely comfortable and sharp on offense. This is Tannehill’s second year in Bill Lazor’s offense, and he is proving to be a very quick learner because this season he is actually coaching his players on offense on what they need to do. His new toys on offense are a bit behind because they need to learn a new offense, however, it is proving to be a good thing for Tannehill because it is allowing him to exude some leadership skills and coach up his offense. Tannehill already looks poised to make another big step up in improvement this season.
Suh is already playing like a beast, which means our run defense should definitely be improved this season. Check more about the pay per head bookie service sites like AcePerHead.com. In addition, our defensive line, which has been a strength on our team for a few years now, might finally be able to take the next step and become elite this season. Opposing offenses are going to have a very difficult time blocking both Wake and Suh when they line up side by side. Also, our D-line has a lot of depth with the new additions of Phillips and Mosley.
Lastly, the entire Rookie class is flashing, and I am betting that the Dolphins will have at least 4 of these players getting significant playing time this season (Parker, Douglas, Ajayi, and Phillips). Even though Parker is recovering from his ankle surgery, he has played so well in practice that when he is fully recovered, he will quickly be inserted into the starting lineup. Douglas is already pushing Thomas for the starting Left Guard position and may overtake him by the beginning of the season. Ajayi looks healthy and appears to have already solidified himself as the number two running back, which means he will get a lot of snaps and opportunities to make plays. Phillips has been working hard and since Miami likes to rotate their defensive linemen, he will get plenty of snaps being 2nd on the depth chart. In addition, Lippett continues to make plays at cornerback and appears to be developing quicker than most initially thought. Lastly, both Thompson and McCain have made plays in the secondary and have been quick learners.
Now that the mandatory minicamp is over, the next time the Dolphins will meet for team activities is in about 6 weeks in mid-July for the start of training camp. Hopefully, these players take these next 6 weeks to improve on areas of their game and stay in shape.
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Much of us pretty much agree that the roster is talented enough to make a real push here.
Tannehill must take the next step. The next doesn’t necessarily mean just throwing the long ball. Tanny needs to have a feel for the game, ie: when to hurry, when to take time off clock, when going out of bounds, staying in bounds, sliding instead of taking a hit, pocket presence, when 1 simple yard seals the deal. I thought I seen improvement on all with the exception of game management, there were a handful of plays when Tanny is looking to the sidelines to call a timeout or not. In these instances, you see the Brady/Rodgers/Mannings automatically locate the closest ref and call timeout. Or, in Brady’s case, he is the best at getting his team up to the line of scrimmage on 2nd/3rd/4th/goal-and 1 to go and catching the defense unsettled. Now it is time for Tanny to complete his game, and that includes the little things on paper, but all the difference between the good and the great!
Yeah I am also interested to see if Tannehill can become more of a game field manager and play caller, like some of the elite QB’s in the league. I would like to see moments where he looks like Manning and is basically being a coach on the field
I have no doubt in my mind that the talent that we picked up plus the players we already have can take us deep into the playoffs!Teamwork Will get us there. #FinzUp #FoesDown
I agree Roger this roster has a lot more talent then years past, and there are a lot more hard working team oriented players on this roster