OC/WR Coach Brian Hartline (Official Thread)

[Buckskin86]

Brian Hartline to start for Dolphins
Posted by Josh Alper on November 1, 2009

Ted Ginn may not have been formally told that he was being demoted as a result of his poor recent play, but he'll get the message when Miami lines up for its first offensive play at the Meadowlands.

According to multiple sources, rookie Brian Hartline will start at receiver in place of Ginn against the Jets. Ginn is active, however, so he hasn't fallen quite as far down the depth chart as it appeared at times during this week's practices. The other change to the starting lineup is on defense where Reggie Torbor will start at linebacker in place of the injured and inactive Channing Crowder.

Brian Hartline to start for Dolphins | ProFootballTalk.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Rookie Brian Hartline is emerging as a clutch wide receiver.

With two touchdowns, he has twice as many as the rest of the Dolphins? WRs.

Hartline had not only the Dolphins? longest play of the game, a 20-yard reception from Chad Henne to the Buffalo 1 that set up Miami?s second and final touchdown, but also had their lone receiving TD, a 4-yard pass on which he made a nice adjustment on the ball. He wound up with three receptions for 31 yards.

Ted Ginn Jr.?s harvest? Two for 18 yards.

While he continues to be targeted less often than possession receivers Davone Bess and Greg Camarillo, Hartline continues to make the most of the opportunities that come his way, averaging a team-high 15.9 yards on each of his 17 catches this season.

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[Buckskin86]

Miami Dolphins: Dan Henning speaks on Ricky play, Hartline's emergence
> Posted by Ethan J. Skolnick on December 3, 2009

Henning's spirited 10-minute session closed with a question about Brian Hartline, and whether Henning is encouraged by what he's gotten from the rookie, and whether Henning has been frustrated by the inability to get Greg Camarillo more involved.

"The short answer is yes on both counts," Henning said. "Hartline is coming along, we haven't pushed him to the front as much. We probably will here in the near future. We like him, he's making plays, he seems to show up very much like Greg showed up in our training camp the first year we were here, and why he's still here, because he's a consummate pro receiver. Albeit he knows, and we all know, what his shortcomings are. But if you want an accountable guy, he's an accountable guy. Now, Hartline isn't quite as accountable yet. He hasn't been through all the ropes, once in a while he'll blow this or blow that. But he's got the ability to make explosive plays, and we do need to get him the ball."

Ethan Skolnick's Season Ticket | Sun-Sentinel Blogs: Miami Dolphins: Dan Henning speaks on Ricky play, Hartline's emergence

 

[Bucklion]

So, just curious, is everyone predicting him to have a better rookie year statistically than Robiskie?

I would predict that. Robo is in competition with more players that can fill more roles in more situations than Hartline is, although I think the Browns will tally at least 500 more passing yards than the Dolphins this season. I would guess Hartline gets more consistent chances though, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a 40-or-so catch year, which I don't think Robo will match this season. Interesting to see where Robo ends up on the depth chart, but from the preseason games, ti didn't look like Mangini was putting him in there in situations with the idea of him being the #2 guy.

Hartline: 17 rec, 270 yds, 2 TDs
Robo: 1 rec, 23 yards

Looks like we'll cruise to victory on this prediction (ignoring my prognostications about the Browns offense in general )...Hartline really looks like he's going to be an immediate and lengthy impact player for the Fins. I am really disappointed that Robo hasn't gotten more opportunities (of course, if he's more than 4 yards downfield, it's guaranteed that Anderson would bounce or airmail a pass to him and that Quinn couldn't reach him) but hopefully if the Browns actually have an offense in 2010, Robo and Mass will man the wings.

 

[Buckskin86]

Brian Hartline, Great White Hope?
Hartline really has been doing well, it's just...is this all we have? Yes.
By JANIE CAMPBELL
Fri, Dec 4, 2009

How can I put this delicately? How to find the words?

Oh, yes: the Dolphins receivers are terrible.

In fact, you might say Miami's receiving corps is a bit like standing water: left alone long enough, it will turn brown, sprout mosquitos the size of housecats, and eventually bear disease that will eliminate everyone but pasty Ohians.

Which isn't to say I have anything against Brian Hartline. He's certainly proven to be Chad Henne's best bet, and the children are the future and all that, but honestly: if a rookie is the new go-to guy by default, well, may God have mercy on Greg Camarillo's soul, though he's not anyone's idea of Randy Moss, either, and that's not his fault.

Yes, the Dolphins will be pushing Hartline to the top of the crap heap as the rest of the season unfolds. They don't have much choice, of course, with Ted Ginn smearing his hands in butter during warmups and Camarillo disappearing and Davone Bess being a slot bot.

Here's the real mystifying part: nothing was ever done about the situation at receiver. At this point, with the playoffs a long shot and half the season gone, it's pointless. But it was pretty clear early in the season that reception by committee wasn't going to cut it, and though this is an administration that likes to build through the draft it would have been nice to see something happen. Anything. Chris Chambers, even, would have been a genius move in hindsight.

And not just for a lost season in rebuilding: the Dolphins have to figure out whether Chad Henne is THIS GUY, as Jon Gruden would over-say, and how can they really tell when he's throwing to second-tier or maybe-possibly-emerging-if-we're-lucky targets?

Instead, he gets to throw to players for whom this is considered an offensive coordinator's endorsement of succession:

"Hartline is coming along, we haven't pushed him to the front as much. We probably will here in the near future. We like him, he's making plays, he seems to show up very much like Greg showed up in our training camp the first year we were here, and why he's still here, because he's a consummate pro receiver. Albeit he knows, and we all know, what his shortcomings are. But if you want an accountable guy, he's an accountable guy. Now, Hartline isn't quite as accountable yet. He hasn't been through all the ropes, once in a while he'll blow this or blow that. But he's got the ability to make explosive plays, and we do need to get him the ball."

Brian Hartline, Great White Hope? | NBC Miami

 

[Buckskin86]

FRESH LEGS

The Dolphins got big plays from young players all over the field Sunday.

Rookie Brian Hartline caught his team-leading third touchdown to put the Dolphins within 21-19.

Miami Dolphins' time is coming, Patriots' time is past - Football - MiamiHerald.com

``We were like kids in a candy store,'' said Brian Hartline, the rookie who caught four passes, including a touchdown, and drew a critical pass interference call, as well. ``We were like, `We're ready. We want opportunities.'

``If you have a dropped ball and only throw it 30 times, it's a lot worse. You throw it 50 times and have one drop, you'll be all right.''

Expect the unexpected from Miami Dolphins, coaches - Football - MiamiHerald.com

 

[mbama1]

Hartline is going to be a stud #2 WR for the Dolphins for a long time if he stays healthy.

I really like Bess in the slot and Hartline as their #2. Now all Miami needs to do is find a true #1 WR. Somebody like Boldin or Brandon Marshall in F/A, or draft somebody like Dez Bryant.

I think Hartline's emergence and development will likely spell the end for Ted Ginn in Miami unless Ginn really just freaking surprises the hell out of everybody and becomes good.

 

[Buckskin86]

Miami Dolphins talking points: Wide receiver Brian Hartline making most of his chances
by Edgar Thompson

Many wondered what Brian Hartline was thinking when left Ohio State after a 21-catch junior season.

Now they know.

Hartline?s unexpected impact as a rookie kick?s off Wednesday?s talking points.

1. Hartline makes a play nearly every time he catches the ball.

Hartline?s 21 receptions are fourth among Dolphins? wideouts, and sixth overall.

But 17 of those catches are for first downs, including a team-high three touchdowns - the most by a Dolphins? rookie wide receiver since Chris Chambers had seven in 2001.

Hartline leads the team in average per catch (14.8 yards), and also has chipped in four special teams tackles.

When the Dolphins drafted Hartline in the fourth round last April, he appeared to be a carbon copy of Greg Camarillo. Both run excellent routes, but Hartline has an extra gear Camarillo lacks, making up for it with the best hands on the team.

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[Redhawk]

Dolphins-Titans Game Highlights-12/20/09 | Miami Dolphins

Great catch today. At the 3:00 mark.

 

[Buckskin86]

Hartline had a plan: Rookie receiver Brian Hartline insisted that he wasn't lucky when he had an unlikely 57-yard reception in the fourth quarter to set up the tying touchdown and two-point conversion.

On the play, Henne fired into double coverage and Hartline ? briefly turning into a defender ? reached in to keep safety Griffin from making an interception. Hartline tipped the ball and it bounced off his facemask before he caught it.

Hartline was asked how many times he would make that catch if he had to do it 10 times.

"If it's the same scenario, I say nine out of 10," he said. "If the ball touches your hands, you've got to make that play."

Miami Dolphins' Greg Camarillo says officials were wrong to flag him for unnecessary roughness in overtime

(On Brian Hartline making big plays yesterday) - "The play that Brian made at the end of the game yesterday is a tremendous play, really tremendous play because he became a defender on the player. That was really an interception. The ball was in the kids hands, Brian stuck his hand underneath the ball to play defense with it and knocked it out and then out wrestled the safety for the ball. Heck of an individual effort by a young guy in a critical situation. He made two big plays in the course of the game yesterday. Consistency at that position in that position is important too. You see the two big plays; I see some of the other things. He is getting better and better, but we got to continue to get consistent."

Sparano: Henne needs to make better decisions -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Brian Hartline must take the next step ? I have to admit that I started getting excited about Hartline in the preseason and by year?s end it was a full blown ?man crush?. The kid just makes plays every time he?s given the opportunity and looks like he could be a real solid complimentary WR for years to come. One of the best measures of future WR success is the 3 cone drill at the NFL combine. ESPN did a back test a couple of years ago to show how that drill measures the ability of WR?s to get separation. Two of the better performing WR?s from this past draft, who ran the drill at the Combine, were Hartline and Mike Thomas of JAX. No surprise they also were 2 of the better performing rookie WR?s during the season.

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[Buckskin86]

Miami Dolphins: Brian Hartline Unfiltered
by: Omar Kelly February 11th, 2010

No offense to any of the Miami Dolphins? other receivers, but 2009 provided plenty of evidence that Brian Hartline is the wide out with the most upside.

This entry is not meant to speak badly about Ted Ginn Jr., or disrespect the hard work Davone Bess and Greg Camarillo have done to make themselves respectable NFL players.

It?s also not meant to shame fellow rookie Patrick Turner for not developing as quickly as Hartline.

This blog entry is meant to point out that this rookie out of Ohio State stood out from the pack, which is a good sign for a team in need of an upgrade at the position.

Hartline, who contributed 506 receiving yards off 31 catches, produced most of the passing game?s biggest plays last season. He led the team in yards per reception (16.3), and also scored most of the passing game?s touchdowns in the red zone (four).

Last season Hartline proved he can make tough catches (only two drops), possesses enough speed to open up the deep passing game, and his coaches swear he?s the smartest player in that unit.

All those attributes likely means Hartline has the potential to do more. The potential to become a solid starter, helping the Dolphins? anemic passing game grow while he continues to blossom.

I predict he?ll be a starter in 2010, and I?m curious to see what?s the upside?

During this unfiltered Hartline talks about the valuable experience he gained, and how it?ll benefit him next season. He said he felt he was ?walking in the dark? his rookie season, but that?s no longer the case.

But what kind of improvements can we expect?

?My focus in the offseason is bigger and stronger,? said Hartline, who was selected in the fourth round. ?I want to add that dynamic to my game. Being able to push guys around and not always having to run around guys all the time.?

Miami Dolphins : Miami Dolphins: Brian Hartline Unfiltered | Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[RugbyBuck]

I am so happy to have been wrong about Hartline. I must be the exception that proves the rule that internet message board idiots always know what's right.

 

[BuckeyePride]

I am so happy to have been wrong about Hartline. I must be the exception that proves the rule that internet message board idiots always know what's right.

You can never underestimate the heart of Hartline (Champion).

You can if it's a heart of the HART (Stayed and still wasn't a champion).

 

[MaxBuck]

I am so happy to have been wrong about Hartline. I must be the exception that proves the rule that internet message board idiots always know what's right.

I'm with you. So I guess we're both the exceptions.
:osu: