The Phinsider
This past week, I asked the following question:
Reflecting on the recent Miami Dolphins OTAs: which player performances or position group developments have given you the most optimism for the upcoming season, and conversely, which areas still leave you with doubts or unanswered questions?
Below are some of your thoughts and answers-
FLexile has seen the other South Florida pro franchises do what the Dolphins are attempting to do and hopes they can follow the same model. Also sees Ewers stepping in at some point, ultimately causing a quarterback controversy.
I’ve watched the Marlins, Heat and Panthers build winning teams from scratch. With each of them, you could see the right pieces start to be put in place. I have great hopes that this new regime gets it right.
Malik Willis has a great season but suffers a mild injury around game 10-11. Quinn Ewers fills in and lights it up down the stretch and now there is a tiny QB controversy heading into the playoffs.
Phoenix6 saw some highlights but would have liked to see more of the rookie class step up in OTAs.
Defense Dominates: Strong defensive performances, with the secondary tallying multiple interceptions & the pass rush applying consistent pressure. Highlighted by interceptions from defenders like Kyle Louis & Dante Trader.
Rookie Progress: 2nd-year EDGE Chop Chop Robinson continued to flash his pass-rushing skills, & receivers like Malik Washington & Kevin Coleman Jr. emerged as reliable targets.
Weakness (Opinion): The Dolphins have heavily integrated their draft class into on-field reps.
The open OTAs have set the stage for position battles heading into the upcoming mandatory minicamps.
I would have liked to have had more rookie names highlighted.
davidson11 says Ewers=Pennington.
If Quinn Ewers were a little bit bigger and more durable, he’d be really good. Reminds me of Chad Pennington.
Ejplaya is still worried about that WR depth, but feeling good about the O-line improvement.
Biggest concern is the wr group. Biggest jump is from the o line.
coluccim thinks this roster has weaknesses at every position outside of running back.
The team is below average/unknown at every position besides RB. If Jonah isn’t starting, I would feel much better about the oline.
I like both top receivers drafted, but it will take 5-8 weeks to learn any pro offense. I expect we will see a few blown coverages also on the backend, especially if we can’t have some semblance of a pass rush.
MiamiItaliano believes the linebackers are a bright spot, while the wideouts remain the biggest concern.
The linebacker group will smash offenses this season. The concern is the inexperienced wide receiver group.
TheRoo1 sees some growing pains on the horizon.
This year will be an odd year for Miami. With Willis being new to the entire Offense, expect at least one early season win, until defenses adjust to his tendencies. I would expect (as most...
