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The Dolphins are built from idiosyncrasies. When every club projects constructing the roster through the draft as its core philosophy, Miami has mostly traded for its stars or signed them in free agency — Tyreek Hill, Terron Armstead, Jalen Ramsey, Raheem Mostert and Bradley Chubb.
They have the most eccentric coach in football, Mike McDaniel, who played receiver at Yale, and is one of the most dedicated disciples of the Kyle Shanahan offensive football religion.
They have a uniquely skilled, left-handed starting quarterbacks who’s now shelved for a time period unbeknownst to everyone outside of the Tagovailoa family at this juncture.
In 2022 and 2023 combined, the Dolphins made a grand total of eight draft selections, only six remain with the team, two are currently on IR, one just so happens to be the new starter at quarterback and another is No. 1 in Week 3’s Practice Squad Power Rankings.
I’m highlighting the Dolphins not solely for their idiosyncrasies. This is a club, even without Tua, that can remain in the AFC playoff picture. Because what it lacks in pure depth it boasts in star power and, yes, even with some drafted, homegrown talent like Jaylen Waddle, Jevon Holland and Jaelan Phillips.
But I have some suggestions. For as much as I loved rookie receiver Malik Washington, who’s been injured and could make his NFL debut this weekend, that room needs a jolt. There’s only so much Hill and Waddle can do to anchor the passing offense, especially with loads of defensive attention on every snap.
Which is where 2022 fourth-round selection Erik Ezukanma steps in. We saw the impact Miami’s lacking receiver depth can have on the offense at large the first two weeks. Heck, Robbie Chosen is already gone.
Ezukanma isn’t necessarily some secret weapon waiting in the wings. But at this point, it’s worth it for the powers that be with the Dolphins to give him an…
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-09-20 14:00:45
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