Albert Wilson: A Shinning Dark Horse!?

Albert Wilson was generally considered a dark horse to make the roster

After suffering a devastating hip injury a couple of years ago and then opting out of playing last season, Albert Wilson has come a long way. Most bookmaker software providers were betting that Wilson wouldn’t even be on the Dolphins team in 2021. However, despite the Phins being loaded at the wide receiver, they have allowed the players to show if they belong or not through competition. Wilson has taken hold of this opportunity with both hands and is the current star of Training Camp, showcasing solid chemistry with Tua that began in back in voluntary workouts. 

But, will this ‘camp star’ status translate into more than trade bait?

How far can Albert Wilson take this resurgence?

In his limited action in 2018, Wilson played in 7 games, had 26 receptions for 391 yards and 4 touchdowns. But his season ended when he suffered a small fracture and labrum tear in his right hip. As a result, Wilson wasn’t the same in 2019 and suffered a leg calf strain and concussion that caused him to miss games. With a year off to heal his body and reset his career, Wilson has come into camp healthier and as quick as he was in 2018 when he came in as a Free Agent. Online Gambling Experience.

How long will Wilson stay healthy, though?

Yes, it’s early in Training Camp, but a fresher and healthier Wilson has been taking the top off the defense numerous times in training camp, showing off his ability to be deep threat, create space and turn a short passing play into a long gain. It seems ATM that Wilson is not only appears to be a lock to make the roster this season, but primed to be a starter and a big part of this offense this year.

To be fair to Wilson, despite his injury history, he has rare quickness and elusiveness that can’t be taught. Having Wilson back in the mix on offense with Fuller and Waddle, the potential is there to make this offense downright scary. Each of these players have raw speed that can’t be taught and can create space and separation, which the Dolphins wide receivers struggled with last season.

An exponential growth in production at receiver is quite possible

Last year, Miami wide receivers were ranked at the bottom of the league in regards to creating space and separation on their routes. This obviously made it much harder for the QB to find an open wide receiver. One of Tua’s admitted faults last year is that he was not taking chances downfield. One of the main hypotheses as to why the lack of deep throws was that the Phins players weren’t as open as he was used to in college. Well, lack of separation shouldn’t be an issue this year. What Are the Advantages of Using a Sportsbook Pay Per Head Service?

The additions of Waddle, Fuller, and now a healthy Wilson makes for a deep an potent group of speed receivers. One of the main reasons why Tua torched opposing defenses’ in college was that he had pro ready wide receivers that were able to create separation. Waddle, Fuller, and Wilson should create the necessary separation to make this passing game lethal. Add in Parker, Williams, possibly Grant and/or Bowden Jr., Gesicki, and Gaskin that can also make plays in the passing game, Tua will have all the tools needed to be successful. Pay Per Head Casino Services: How To Get Started.

But, with all this talent at receiver they can only keep so many. Who will stick, get cut, or traded? If Wilson can stay healthy and make the Week 1 roster, what impact with he have? Wilson could make for a very good story in 2021.

What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins news fans’ thoughts on how Wilson can affect the Phins 2021 offense?


 

4 comments

  • Van Hamlin

    There is no reason to keep an oft injured player like him. Maybe someone will give us an old shoe in exchange. If someone offered me a downhill running back that was at the end of his career but affordable, I would make the trade. Wilson was an opt opt guy too! Not a team player!

    • admin

      “Maybe someone will give us an old shoe in exchange. If someone offered me a downhill running back that was at the end of his career but affordable, I would make the trade. Wilson was an opt opt guy too! Not a team player!” I’m with you on this. Jimmy always liked Wilson… BUT, this receiver group is deep… unfortunately, they all seem to be injury prone. It makes me a little nervous.

  • Randy Buckland

    Wilsons biggest downfall in my opinion was his being ready to play.It seemed like since joining the dolphins he has always been hurt,not sure if he ever played a full 16 games in a season.With that said,we can use all the wideouts with speed that we can get if they can catch which is where Grants issue has always been.Personally I would rather keep Wilson than Grant if it comes down to one or the other.I’m sure the dolphins will make the right decision.Let’s play ball.GO PHINS!!!

    • admin

      “Personally I would rather keep Wilson than Grant if it comes down to one or the other”
      Grant is electric sometimes in the return game though… but, both have a injury history… and Wilson would provide more in totality as he is the better receiver. Hope we get some trade value if either don’t make it, Randy.