Here’s the newest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, the place South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins reply questions from readers.
Q: Are you one of many few those who realizes Gesicki is elite and will by no means be traded, or do you comply with what appears to be the consensus that he’s nothing particular? Letting him go could be a Welker scenario. — @turnergraphics on Twitter
A: Mike Gesicki is all the time a well-liked subject right here. I feel Gesicki is a playmaker at tight finish and must be utilized. But the consensus isn’t that Gesicki isn’t particular. He is. He simply doesn’t match the present offense, which requires a decent finish with higher blocking expertise. Gesicki isn’t a blocking tight finish. He’s a receiving tight finish. However, the Dolphins definitely may use his offensive expertise on seam routes and within the pink zone. He can do issues many different tight ends can’t, comparable to going up excessive for that landing reception at Baltimore. Gesicki had three receptions for 38 yards and a landing in his final recreation and has 21 receptions for 235 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season. But, I feel, the Dolphins are higher off with Gesicki.
Q: Is Robert Jones the starter at LG with Eichenberg out? — @GabeHauar on Twitter
A: Yes, almost definitely Jones begins at left guard whereas Eichenberg recovers from his knee damage, which doesn’t appear to be season ending. Eichenberg has had his struggles and he’s been sincere about them. But his final two video games confirmed enchancment. Jones performed 15 snaps in opposition to Detroit and appeared to play nicely. As lengthy as Terron Armstead is at left sort out, the left guard’s job turns into simpler. If Armstead misses time, it hurts each left sort out and left guard, and after that you simply get widespread points that result in a decline within the run recreation plus sacks, quarterback hits and quarterback hurries. You will be certain the Bears are going to check Jones Sunday with one-on-one matchups and stunts/video games, the latter to see if the communication is nice between Jones and Armstead, and Jones and heart Connor Williams.
Q: What is [Mike] McDaniel doing in another way from [Brian] Flores that has made this workforce so undisciplined? Is it a easy repair? — @mr_jaystudsbake on Twitter
A: It must be a easy repair. Players should put a much bigger give attention to the penalties and be extra disciplined. But the penalties preserve occurring. I can’t determine why this continually occurs. The Dolphins can win as a highly-penalized workforce — as they’ve proven. Dallas is also profitable regardless of a excessive price of penalties. It’s No. 4 in penalties (55 for 418 yards) and the Dolphins are No. 5 (55 for 418 yards). Eventually, these miscues may show pricey.
Q: Good to have Kohou and Crossen again. They made their presence felt in 2nd half. On ST too. Was sluggish begin by D them shaking off some rust? — @AnthonyLotus823 on Twitter
A: I feel the sluggish begin on protection was numerous issues, together with having two undrafted rookies beginning within the secondary with cornerback Kader Kohou and security Verone McKinley III. Kohou performed 57 snaps from scrimmage (95%) and McKinley performed 48 snaps (80%). Keion Crossen performed 14 snaps (23%). There was an adjustment interval. You had youthful gamers for a highway recreation in personnel alignments that aren’t widespread or acquainted to them or others. And the Dolphins cross rush didn’t trigger a lot disruption with its two sacks and two quarterback hits. Beyond that, Detroit can rating. Its report isn’t good at 1-6. But they’re ninth within the league in scoring at 24.7 factors per recreation. They can periodically trigger complications for a protection. Give credit score to the coaches and gamers for making changes and never permitting any factors within the second half. And, yeah, having Kohou and Crossen again permits the protection to breathe a bit simpler.
Have a query?
Email David Furones, or tag @ChrisPerk or @DavidFurones_ on Twitter.
Previously answered:
Is 8-3 with a 5-game win streak in Miami’s future? Does Brandon Shell maintain on to RT job?
Why not use Mike Gesicki as WR?
Why has protection taken a step again? Liam Eichenberg issues? Talk trades with Panthers?
Should we be offered on this O-line; what’s up with Mike Gesicki?
Is Mike McDaniel prepared for the second?
Which rookie may make greatest impression?
What must 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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