Here’s the most recent installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, the place South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins reply questions from readers.
Q: Can they win 5 in a row to get to 8-3? — @1972wasgreat on Twitter
A: They actually may. Here’s the schedule by way of the tip of November: at Detroit Lions, at Chicago Bears, vs. Houston Texans, bye, vs. Cleveland Browns.
Those groups are a mixed 7-18-1. All are under .500. If the Dolphins are who we thought they have been, they need to be capable of deal with these groups or go, at worst, 3-1 over the following 4 to get to 7-4.
If the Bears appear like they did on Monday evening in Foxborough, that would complicate issues at Soldier Field on Nov. 6. Then, returning residence for the Texans and Browns (with out Deshaun Watson), with the bye week in between, ought to set Miami up properly for the ultimate stretch.
Doing properly throughout this a part of the schedule is crucial with a difficult last month-plus that entails street video games at San Francisco, on the Los Angeles Chargers, at Buffalo and at New England. The Dolphins additionally could have residence video games in opposition to Green Bay and the upstart Jets throughout that last stretch.
Q: Does Brandon Shell have the RT job going ahead? — Juan Hernandez on Twitter
A: The veteran with greater than 60 begins has labored his approach up from being an in-season addition to the follow squad to now having his spot secured on the lively roster and beginning at proper deal with, at the very least whereas Austin Jackson continues to be not prepared in restoration from his ankle damage.
He and Greg Little have been the 2 tackles whereas Terron Armstead was additionally out, and when Armstead returned in Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh, Shell held on to his spot at proper deal with whereas Little went to the bench.
Shell instructed me within the locker room after the win over the Steelers that it was his expectation to finally earn his spot on the lively roster from the follow squad as a result of the veteran proper deal with is aware of what he’s able to. He additionally famous how way more comfy he’s on the precise aspect after initially filling in for Armstead on the left aspect, the place he had by no means performed till the Oct. 9 loss on the Jets.
Said coach Mike McDaniel on Monday: “He continues to impress. … He’s fitting right into the culture, continues to get better and is a real strong dude that understands angles and how to block people.”
Jackson nonetheless could not follow this week as he will get deeper into his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve after returning to follow on Oct. 12. If Shell reveals consistency within the subsequent recreation or two, sticking at proper deal with could possibly be within the playing cards, with Jackson presumably getting an opportunity at left guard, the place he performed final season and Liam Eichenberg has had his struggles.
But don’t neglect I acquired the identical query after Week 2 over Little, and that notion shortly modified weeks later.
Q: Should the Fins have gone for CMC (Christian McCaffrey)? — Marco Briceño on Twitter
A: I noticed some betting props that had the Dolphins with the second-shortest odds to commerce for the star working again the Carolina Panthers dealt to the 49ers.
Even although the asking value didn’t grow to be what was initially reported, involving a first-round draft decide, it was nonetheless fairly hefty. San Francisco despatched its 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round choices, plus a 2024 fifth. That’s virtually an entire higher half of your draft’s value of picks for a participant that’s gifted however missed 23 video games over the earlier two seasons.
Raheem Mostert has appeared easy in current video games, and McDaniel’s run recreation, whereas nonetheless needing extra time to totally come collectively, can work with out an elite expertise at tailback, as he proved with the backfield committees San Francisco had whereas he coordinated the run recreation there.
Q: Will Miami nonetheless look so as to add CB depth even with some promise from Noah? — Tyler Bellen on Twitter
A: If the Dolphins haven’t thus far, my guess isn’t any, until there may be one other damage to a cornerback. McDaniel expressed confidence that the Dolphins have sufficient on the place amid the accidents, and Noah Igbinoghene and Justin Bethel have confirmed him right, every with interceptions within the win over Pittsburgh. Hopefully, Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen could make progress recovering from their indirect and knee accidents, respectively.
Have a query?
Email David Furones, or tag @ChrisPerk or @DavidFurones_ on Twitter.
Previously answered:
Why not use Mike Gesicki as WR?
Why has protection taken a step again? Liam Eichenberg considerations? Talk trades with Panthers?
Should we be bought on this O-line; what’s up with Mike Gesicki?
Is Mike McDaniel prepared for the second?
Which rookie may make greatest affect?
What ought to be anticipated of DC Josh Boyer?
Where will Dolphins add one other veteran free agent?
Is Christian Wilkins subsequent for multi-year extension?
Can Tua nonetheless be a top-10 quarterback?
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