Here’s the most recent installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, the place South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Omar Kelly reply questions from readers.
Q: If you needed to guess, which rookie would you say will make the most important contributions to the workforce this 12 months? — @ayopyr on Twitter
A: Channing Tindall looks as if the simple, apparent alternative — and there aren’t many rookies to select from.
He was the Dolphins’ top-drafted rookie, albeit at choose No. 102 within the compensatory portion of the third spherical, and he stuffed a place of want at inside linebacker. The Dolphins nonetheless have Jerome Baker, Elandon Roberts and Duke Riley there — Roberts and Riley who had been free brokers this offseason and re-signed — nevertheless it was a place many figured Miami would look to improve but went with continuity as an alternative of an outdoor free agent.
This might open up a possibility for Tindall if he picks up the protection shortly, particularly with how the Dolphins benefit from the flexibility of Baker, having the ability to shift him to outdoors linebacker for sure matchups.
The solely different rookie taken sooner than the seventh spherical is huge receiver Erik Ezukanma. While the teaching workers is excessive on him, it’s laborious to think about him contributing a lot in 2022 given the Dolphins’ present depth on the receiving corps. Granted, one of many traits they like from him is his potential to make contested catches, so with a much bigger body at 6-foot-2, he might play that function that isn’t a lot the sport of the smaller, speedy Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, particularly if Cedrick Wilson stays within the slot and Preston Williams doesn’t maintain his weight as a dependable possession receiver for Miami.
In the seventh spherical, the Dolphins took outdoors linebacker Cameron Goode and quarterback Skylar Thompson. Thompson would be the third-string quarterback behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater. Goode’s probabilities of seeing defensive snaps took successful as soon as the Dolphins picked up veteran Melvin Ingram.
Among undrafted free brokers, offensive sort out Kellen Diesch obtained essentially the most assured cash, an indication that the Dolphins see a possible function for him as a reserve lineman. Last 12 months, guard/sort out Robert Jones made the lively roster as an undrafted rookie.
Tindall might actually make a mark for the Dolphins if he is usually a high quality particular groups contributor. The similar may be stated of Goode.
Q: What place do you are feeling wants one other veteran addition to take one other step? (Challenge is it might’t be middle or LB) — @CXC_5 on Twitter
Center was the primary place I considered earlier this offseason, but when Connor Williams is working as an possibility there whereas Miami additionally has Michael Deiter and hasn’t made a transfer by this level, it’s beginning to seem like they could not make a free agent acquisition there.
Edge rusher would’ve in all probability been the opposite non-offensive-line alternative, however now Melvin Ingram is on this workforce. Like Jaelan Phillips, he figures to play extra as an outdoor linebacker standing up.
Which leads me to consider defensive finish may very well be the choose right here. After Emmanuel Ogbah, it’s Daeshon Hall as that true 3-4 finish taking part in with two defensive tackles, and Hall hasn’t performed an NFL regular-season sport since 2019.
Sure, if Ogbah obtained damage, there are rotations the Dolphins might put in place. Play Jaelan Phillips strictly along with his hand within the floor; do one thing related with Ingram; improve Adam Butler’s reps and play the 295-pounder at defensive finish. But having a viable backup for Ogbah may very well be an possibility.
With Eric Rowe on as a security that might rotate in or again up the younger beginning tandem of Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones, the Dolphins seem wonderful there between him and Sheldrick Redwine. If Miami had been to chop Rowe for wage cap functions, a veteran security is believable, however perhaps the workforce solely feels comfy doing that if Verone McKinley proves succesful as an undrafted rookie.
One can even be at liberty to assume outdoors the field with this one, contemplating it shocked many when the Dolphins picked up Sony Michel, given the working again depth already on the roster.
Have a query?
Email David Furones, or tag @OmarKelly or @DavidFurones_ on Twitter.
Previously answered:
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?
How ought to Dolphins fill out O-line round Armstead?
Could AFC’s younger weapons at QB have an effect on Dolphins’ dedication to Tua?
What do Dolphins consider follow squad rookie RB Gerrid Doaks?
Can Tua nonetheless be a top-10 quarterback?
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