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: I’m nonetheless not bought on the O-Line … particularly seeing Austin Jackson/Greg little happening in Week 1. Do you see Miami upgrading their O-line? — @SlicerTimbo on Twitter
A: They’re all the time wanting and all the time procuring, and there will probably be urgency if proper deal with Austin Jackson’s obvious ankle harm is severe. But, yeah, the road stays a query mark, and as we noticed towards New England, groups will take benefit, each on the appropriate edge and within the center. Look for Baltimore to do the identical. Left deal with Terron Armstead is a brick wall. But groups know they’ll assault all over the place else. Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon was extra of a headache on cross rushes as the sport wore on. Coach Mike McDaniel stated Monday “you can’t take advantage of really good things by some players unless everyone is in concert.”
This offensive line wants time to seek out its strengths, and then you definitely coach/sport plan to these strengths. The apparent downside is it’s Week 2, and also you’re nonetheless trying to find these issues your offensive line does properly, and also you’re looking at three robust video games. For now, they want to determine a method to play to this present offensive line’s strengths, each within the cross sport and run sport, which I’m positive coaches are doing. I might see a transfer for an improve if issues don’t enhance after the primary month or so.
Q: This Dolphins D has traditionally had issues with cellular QBs. Do you assume this employees can regulate their pondering? Or will they proceed to be exploited by cellular QBs? — @JLinz13 on Twitter
A: You’re in all probability uninterested in listening to me speak in regards to the protection already, however I’ve plenty of perception in that group as a game-changing, play-making unit. I’m not saying they’re the perfect protection within the NFL. But these guys make performs. Period. They change video games. So whenever you ask me whether or not they’ll have issues with a cellular quarterback I’ll inform you I feel they’ll decrease the injury. Lamar Jackson can crush any protection. Yeah, they’ll have issues with him.
By the best way, the Ravens misplaced left deal with Ja’Wuan James, the ex-Dolphins participant, to a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, and cornerback Kyle Fuller to a season-ending torn ACL, so these absences will probably be felt. Still, I’m positive the Ravens’ offensive line, which was manhandled by the Dolphins’ entrance seven final 12 months, will probably be respiration hearth. But I feel defensive coordinator Josh Boyer and his gamers are constantly studying and getting higher. I feel they’ll play profitable soccer Sunday.
Q: Thoughts on TE scenario? Potential commerce and so forth. — @B_RocGeezy on Twitter
A: Coach McDaniel stated Monday he thought Mike Gesicki, who ended with one reception for one yard in 25 snaps (42%), can be extra concerned. Sometimes video games evolve in methods you didn’t foresee. Is there a spot for Gesicki on this offense? We’ll see.
But except he learns to dam higher it received’t be a serious function. I’m guessing groups will name the Dolphins about Gesicki’s commerce availability because the season wears on and accidents mount. By the best way, tight finish Cethan Carter is in concussion protocol. If he misses any size of time it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Dolphins purchase a blocking tight finish.
Have a query?
Email David Furones, or tag @ChrisPerk or @DavidFurones_ on Twitter.
Previously answered:
Is Mike McDaniel prepared for the second?
Which rookie might make greatest influence?
What needs 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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