Dolphins Tidbits...

[BuckWrestler141]

To any Dolphins fans, where does Matt Roth stand on the D-Line depth chart? He was the most impressive athlete I've ever watched play in high school.

 

[Bestbuck36]

David Bowens left as a free agent in the offseason opening the door for Roth to start opposite Jason Taylor this season. The Dolphins as a practice, do not publish offseason depth charts so there isn't anything "penciled in" at the moment. The addition of Porter will most likely give the Dolphins more of a traditional 3-4 look with Jason Taylor more of a hybrid type player such as the Leo the Bucks use on Saturdays. Roth has an excellent shot at starting as long as he's healthy.

 

[BuckWrestler141]

Good deal, I've always been excited to watch him take off in the NFL. I'm kind of surprised that it has taken him this long to break into the starting lineup, although I'm not overly surprised since I figured his upside might be limited due to the fact he has been roiding like a madman ever since high school. I would be surprised if athletically, he is that much more impressive then he was as a senior in high school.


Either way with Ginn and Roth, chalk me up as a dolphins fan in the AFC.

 

[Bestbuck36]

July 31, 2007 5:26 pm

-field observations from Tuesday morning's practice:
? Call it the connection of the future. Undoubtedly the highlight of a dull morning workout consisting mostly of special-team work was rookie quarterback John Beck throwing a gorgeous 50-yard pass to rookie receiver Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone. Of course, we wouldn't exactly say the ''connection of the future'' is going to be dealing with mediocre coverage from cornerbacks Shirdonya Mitchell and Tuff Harris. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful connection.
? The veterans didn't do anything in 7-on-7 or team drills Tuesday. Instead, it seemed like a rather mild practice to say the least. Veterans mostly participated in walk-through drills. It was a hot afternoon, but we're not exactly sure what the reason for the limited work. We'll check with Cameron on that one.
? Two plays after Beck's touchdown, Beck was brought back to his rookie lessons, as he couldn't find an open receiver after checking off three guys. Not that he deserves too much blame. His targets weren't exactly helping him much.
? Lorenzo Booker showed the reason he could be a very dangerous weapon in the open field. On two plays Tuesday, Beck dumped short passes off to Booker, who then made a few jukes that could have sparked big gains in a game-like situation. We're not entirely sure how Booker would handle some hits (if he's going to go down easy), but if he can make some of these moves in one-on-one situations, it's going to be highly beneficial for the Dolphins' offense.
? Tight end Courtney Anderson is big. Really big. Even from our perch about 100 yards from where the Dolphins were going through team drills, Anderson looked appealing and imposing on one particular catch from Beck.
? The Dolphins are expected to go through more team drills in Tuesday night's practice than they did in the morning, so it should be more beneficial for fans who want to attend. Also, at 6:15 p.m., players will hold an autograph signing session at the practice facility. Practice will begin about 7 p.m.

Getting a great feeling about the improvement on offense this season. Go Teddy!

 

[Bestbuck36]

Updated Depth Chart from Training Camp

Here's the latest updated depth chart.

OFFENSE

WR 86 Marty Booker 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. 81 Az-Zahir Hakim
15 Kerry Reed 83 Michael Malone

WR 84 Chris Chambers 82 Derek Hagan 14 P.K. Sam
18 David Sutton 16 Marvin Allen

LT 72 Vernon Carey 65 Julius Wilson

LG 76 Chris Liwienski 69 Tala Esera

C 64 Samson Satele 68 Johnathan Ingram 73 Dan Stevenson

RG 77 Drew Mormino 66 Rex Hadnot 63 Stephen Parker

RT 79 Anthony Alabi 70 L.J. Shelton 78 Mike Rosenthal

TE 88 David Martin 87 Justin Peelle 80 Aaron Halterman
49 Courtney Anderson 85 Jason Rader

FB 30 Cory Schlesinger 45 Reagan Mauia 89 Tim Massaquoi
40 Kyle Eckel

RB 23 Ronnie Brown 28 Jesse Chatman 20 Lorenzo Booker
38 Patrick Cobbs 33 Ray Perkins

QB 10 Trent Green/ 9 John Beck 7 Gibran Hamdan
17 Cleo Lemon

DEFENSE

DE 99 Jason Taylor 93 Akbar Gbaja-Biamila 74 Mkristo Bruce

DE 98 Matt Roth 95 Chase Page 92 Kevin Vickerson

NT 94 Keith Traylor 96 Paul Soliai 61 Marquay Love
60 Steve Fifita

DT 91 Vonnie Holliday 90 Rodrique Wright 75 Brian Soi

LB 54 Zach Thomas 51 Robert McCune 58 Kelvin Smith

LB 52 Channing Crowder 56 Derrick Pope 48 Edmond Miles

LB 55 Joey Porter 59 Donnie Spragan 57 Jim Maxwell
53 Abraham Wright

CB 25 [URL="http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/492878"]Will Allen[/URL] 22 Michael Lehan 36 [URL="http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/552552"]Derrick Johnson[/URL]
43 Geoff Pope

CB 29 Travis Daniels 32 Jason Allen 27 Shirdonya Mitchell

S 37 Yeremiah Bell 26 Travares Tillman 47 Courtney Bryan
31 Christopher Vedder

S 24 Renaldo Hill 44 Cameron Worrell 35 Tuff Harris
41 Chris Harrell

SPECIALISTS

P 4 Brandon Fields 6 Ryan Flinn

K 3 Jay Feely 1 Matt Prater

PC 97 John Denney 99 Jason Taylor 80 Aaron Halterman

KC 97 John Denney 99 Jason Taylor 80 Aaron Halterman

H 4 Brandon Fields 6 Ryan Flinn

PR 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. 86 Marty Booker 81 Az-Zahir Hakim

KR 19 Ted Ginn, Jr. 23 Ronnie Brown 20 Lorenzo Booker

And yes that is the defensive MVP on special teams!

 

[CausticMick]

I'm gonna miss Wesley in that receiving corps.

 

[CausticMick]

Watching the game v. Jacksonville (TiVo'd from NFL Network), defense looks good. Holiday made a huge hit on Byron Leftwich and was called for a "blow to the head." Is there any bigger BS call in sports? Does the QB not wear a helmet too?

 

[Bestbuck36]

Thank the 80's Steelers for that one. Every time they played Cincinnati someone would try to rip Ken Andersons helmet off, with his head still in it.

Some of those penalties are good calls due to the vulnerability of a guy in a passing motion, but during a normal hard, aggressive tackle if a guy rides up where the top of his helmet might hit the QB's facemask or chin, should be no penalty.

defense looks good

Thats without 5 starters also (Taylor, Thomas, Traylor, Porter, Goodman). Again its just preseason but the 'Phins D should be top 3 this season. The offense only needs to be top 16 to make the playoffs. Right now though thats one hell of a stretch.

 

[Jaxbuck]

Watching the game v. Jacksonville (TiVo'd from NFL Network), defense looks good. Holiday made a huge hit on Byron Leftwich and was called for a "blow to the head." Is there any bigger BS call in sports? Does the QB not wear a helmet too?

Shawn Crable 11/22/06 says hi. Its a legit call 9 out of 10 times imo. These guys are too damn big and fast to be allowing open season on head to head shots. The NFL does not want a death on national TV or any of its stars saying "I'm batman" on the sidelines instead of entertaining fans.

Thank the 80's Steelers for that one. Every time they played Cincinnati someone would try to rip Ken Andersons helmet off, with his head still in it.

Decade too late. It was the 70's Raiders, most noteably Jack Tatum ironically enough, that started the ball rolling on limiting blows to the head. Of course then it was no forearm shivers/clothselines and it evolved from there.

 

[CausticMick]

Come on, Jax. They're wearing helmets too.... (I know it's been a while since your post) :)

Next thing you know it'll be flag football.

Okay, now to the Fins- #1 Draft pick this year, who will it be? Gawd I hate being a Fins fan.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Its looking like Glenn Dorsey, LSU. The run defense is absolutely pathetic! I never would have dreamed that both Taylor and Thomas would have went into the tank like they have, granted Thomas is hurt. Coming into this season if you woul've told me the offense is averaging @20pts per game, I'd say we were 3-1 or 4-0. Disgusting, downright disgusting.

 

[CausticMick]

I think you can't go wrong with a front seven pick. The chances are much better that they'll work out.

 

[Thump]

Just sent Chris Chambers to the Chargers.

A possible opening for Ted Ginn to play more?


ESPN - Chargers get receiver Chambers from Dolphins - NFL

 

[jwinslow]

Good deal for all sides. Dolphins get good value in return, Chargers need talent at WR, and Chambers needs a fresh start.

If I'm miami, give me Adrian Arrington in the 2nd next april over Chambers. This season is obviously already over.

 

[CausticMick]

The fire sale begins.