WR Ted Ginn, Jr. (Official Thread)

[Flocka]

My man. I hope he sticks it in every naysayers face this season! Dont let em back on your bandwagon Ted when you're blowing by everyone on game day.

Your Buckeye family has never doubted you.

They seem to be coming around. Watching some OTA vids today and he and Turner really stuck out. Hartline also looked good.

 

[PlanetFrnd]

They seem to be coming around. Watching some OTA vids today and he and Turner really stuck out. Hartline also looked good.

 

[Buckskin86]

FLORIDA SPORTS BUZZ
Florida Sports Buzz: Dolphins GM likes roster's depth
By BARRY JACKSON
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Dolphins management doesn't do many interviews, but general manager Jeff Ireland assessed his team during a conversation:

Which young players are ready to break out? Ireland mentioned receivers Davone Bess (''no doubt ready to take it to another level'') and Ted Ginn Jr. (he's ''a different player,'' he told WQAM last week).

Florida Sports Buzz: Dolphins GM likes roster's depth - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

 

[Buckskin86]

(On Ted Ginn, Jr.) -- ""He's on a similar track as Anthony Armstrong is on. Because of his offseason work that he's done in the weight room and the work we've done in the bubble, his confidence level is really up right now. He's another guy that's understanding how to use his speed effectively and understanding his body position is number one important and his speed comes next because no one can run with him. That's just the bottom line. He'll outrun every quarterback's arm, it doesn't matter who it is. If you're getting open 50 yards down the field, John Elway can't get it to you. But if he's getting open around that 15 to 20 yard area down the field, then we can put the ball up early and let you go run and get it and it makes a huge difference."

(On if Ginn is improving and starting to understand what defenses are trying to do) -- "That's exactly what it is. Guys like Ted are not thinking out there, they are reacting. You can tell such a huge difference when a player is thinking compared to reacting. When he is thinking, he is hesitant, his eyes are really big and he is really unsure of himself and he is always a split second late on cuts or a split second late on getting his head around a making a decision.

(On if finding a number one receiver is an important thing) -- "I think our coaching staff does a great job of using all of our talents within the group that we have. Because of our experience of our coaching staff offensively and how good they are at that, I think that it is less important. These guys are doing a great job of looking at all of our guys and seeing what they do well and putting them in the position to do something to make a play. It makes us more versatile. You have no idea on who is going to get the football. You can't point to one or two guys that are going to catch most of the footballs. It comes out of every personnel group, every formation and so I think it is nice as a quarterback to have all of those options and to take what the defense gives you."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...on-transcript-minicamp-061409,0,1925389.story

 

[Buckskin86]

Ted Ginn: Ginn has the hands and the speed to expose defenses for long gains but in his first two season with Miami, Ginn instead has struggled with his physical capabilities instead. Unable to consistently get off the line of scrimmage, Ginn enters his 3rd year drawing high praise from his coaches and his General Manager. Ginn is not considered a legit number 1 WR but he has the tools to become that go to guy even with a QB who?s arm strength is not deep down-field.

Flashes of excellence have kept him around but the potential tag will likely come to an end when the 2009 season concludes. Will the Dolphins part ways with the ?potential? star or will Ginn show that indeed, the third year is a charm?

I see only one possible way that Ted Ginn is not on the opening roster. A trade prior to the start of the season. While highly unlikely, injuries around the NFL could open a possible trade partner and the Dolphins who have previously said that no one was un-tradable, may, for the right price end the 3rd year season before it begins. Unlikely yes. Ted Ginn should open the season on the outside as the number 1 split WR. He will however be challenged for that roll throughout training camp.

http://phinphanatic.com/2009/06/15/countdown-to-training-camp-wrs/

 

[Bestbuck36]

Getting ready for training camp and the preseason. No real new news about Teddy but its coming. The Dolphins have been ecstatic about his improvement and the improvement of Chad Henne this offseason has a buzz going through south florida. Pennington is going to start and play most of the year, but the future is blinding in Miami!

 

[Buckskin86]

STEPPING UP

Nat Moore, among the greatest receivers ever to play for the Dolphins, is watching practice. He focuses on Ted Ginn Jr. -- and likes what he sees.

Ginn didn't make any crowd-pleasing catches this day and afterward talks about how he still ``has to earn'' being thought of as Miami's No. 1 receiver. But Moore sees signs that will happen.

``He's taking ownership out there,'' Moore says. ``You see he's the first guy in line during drills. He looks like he's ready to lead.''

Let's hope.

A day of first impressions - good and bad for Miami Dolphins - Football - MiamiHerald.com

Sparano said he's not worried about Ted Ginn Jr. running faster, but instead wants him to play faster. It's about recognizing coverages quicker and letting instinct take over for Ginn. Sparano said he's seeing a little bit of that in practice.

Miami Dolphins In Depth

Sparano said Ted Ginn Jr. has progressed, but he'd like to see it "happen in a game." Was pleased with growth in spring...game slowing down

Davone Bess, Brian Hartline, Ted Ginn Jr., Chris Williams are the guys fielding punts. Surprising Anthony Armstong isn't getting work there.

Miami Dolphins: Miami Dolphins training camp observations - Day 1 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Miami Dolphins talking points: Ted Ginn?s confidence grows
by Edgar Thompson

Here?s a few thoughts heading into the third day of training and second day of two-a-days.

Look for talking points here every weekday:

1. WR Ted Ginn Jr.?s confidence as a playmaker continues to grow.

Ted Ginn catching a TD pass against the Jets in 2008. (Allen Eyestone/The Post)

Building on an impressive mini-camp, Ginn had two long completions Monday evening in the practice bubble, including a TD on free safety Gibril Wilson. Ginn would have had a third long catch if Chad Pennington hadn?t underthrown him.

In the morning, Ginn caught a few passes, including one over the middle, leaving rookie cornerback Sean Smith several steps behind him.

Coach Tony Sparano is pleased with Ginn?s progress, but also said he wants to ?see it happen in the game with Ted.?

Ginn has just seven touchdowns, four receiving, in two seasons.

Miami Dolphins talking points: Ted Ginn’s confidence grows | Miami Dolphins news, training updates, injury reports, trades & more – The Daily Dolphin blog

 

[Buckskin86]

Ted Ginn Jr. looks for breakout season with Miami Dolphins
By BRIAN BIGGANE
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 05, 2009

DAVIE ? Many Dolfans seem to have reached the conclusion that Ted Ginn Jr. will never be a No. 1 NFL receiver.

Ginn, who was the ninth pick overall in the 2007 draft, went from 34 catches as a rookie to 56 last year and has been one of the more impressive performers in the early days of training camp, making a pair of touchdown catches in one session and making a fingertip grab for another score Tuesday.

"I believe I'm ready to go to the next level," he said.

So does his position coach, Karl Dorrell. He said it took a while for Ginn to get comfortable in his role, having played with three quarterbacks as a rookie and a fourth, Chad Pennington, last season.

"This is a very high level of football, so it does take some time to develop and get somewhat close to your full potential," Dorrell said. "Ted's still a young player and still has a lot of room to grow. I think he's going to make a big jump this year."

While there is historical evidence to show some receivers don't reach their potential until their third pro season - James Lofton went from 54 catches his second year to 71 his third, and fellow All-Pro Steve Largent from 33 to 71 - most wideouts in today's more pass-oriented NFL have proven themselves by the end of their second season.

"I just think if he was going to be that good, we'd have seen it by now," CBS analyst Steve Tasker said.

Tasker said there are factors working against Ginn having a breakout season: Miami's desire to run the ball, Ginn's smallish frame (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) and his other role as the top kick returner.

"You could have Terrell Owens, Randy Moss or Larry Fitzgerald and if you don't want to throw the football, they're not going to be great," Tasker said. "If Miami is up 10 points in a game they're going to pound the ball and get it over with.

"Beyond that, Ted's a wiry guy. If he's catching seven to 10 balls a game, even if he runs out of bounds once or twice, that's five to eight big tackles, and one or two of those are going to be smacks. And if he's that much a workhorse he's not going to be any kind of effective return man.

"So if you're going to be a No. 1 receiver, even if you have the ability, you're a product of your offense and you have to stay healthy."

After having nine games of one or no catches as a rookie, Ginn had 10 with four or more last year. While his best career numbers came in his seven-catch, 175-yard performance in a 25-16 home win over Buffalo last October, he has better memories of the season-ending, 24-17 victory at the New York Jets that clinched the AFC East title. His 27-yard TD hookup with Pennington early in the second quarter launched the Dolphins' comeback.

"The game seemed to slow down for me that day," Ginn said. "It was a playoff atmosphere and it really showed what we could do when we put it all together."

Ted Ginn Jr. looks for breakout season with Miami Dolphins

 

[Buckskin86]

Tony Sparano Q&A
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
August 9, 2009

(On what Ted Ginn Jr. has shown through the first week of practice) - "Well I have been really impressed with what Ted has done in the first week here. I think that what I was curious about was whether or not he would take what he did in the spring to the field here in pads and I have seen that in the first week. I think he took giant steps in the spring from a physical standpoint, from a mental standpoint, how fast he was playing in the spring and I see that right now as we are out here now, so it's been impressive to watch. I do think he has done a nice job working with his ball skills a little bit more, catching the ball a little cleaner all those things. But more importantly just his knowledge of coverage I think has gotten a lot better, so it's helped him play faster."

Tony Sparano Q&A: Cameron Wake starting to show some flashes -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Ted Ginn Jr.?s punt returning a mystery: Miami Dolphins talking points
by Edgar Thompson

Here?s a few thoughts heading into two-a-days ?

1. Ted Ginn Jr.?s problems with punt returns are simply baffling.

When the Dolphins drafted Ginn with the No. 9 pick, Cam Cameron famously was booed as he discussed drafting Ginn?s family and his value as a return man.

Sure, Ginn isn?t Devin Hester. Who is?

Ted Ginn's drops have been puzzling. (Getty Images)

But Ginn rarely looks capable of handling the job. On Tuesday, Ginn dropped a punt, which is nothing new for him in the NFL.

Considering he set a Big Ten record with six TDs on punt returns, Ginn was expected to be a weapon in the return game, especially on punts.

While he?s shown flashes of brilliance, he makes too many concentration lapses to earn Tony Sparano?s trust.

Last season, many questioned the wisdom of replacing Ginn with Davone Bess. But unlike Ginn, Bess handles the ball cleanly, drops nothing and head up field fearlessly.

Ted Ginn Jr.’s punt returning a mystery: Miami Dolphins talking points | Miami Dolphins news, training updates, injury reports, trades & more – The Daily Dolphin blog

(On where WR Ted Ginn Jr. is as a returner) ? "Remains to be seen. I mean, he's back there catching punts back there with a few other guys, he's in the mix back there, we'll see when we get to the games."

Head coach Tony Sparano, Aug. 12, 2009

 

[Buckskin86]

Former great Nat Moore is role model for Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn Jr.
Former Dolphins great Nat Moore is giving wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. something that coaching cannot provide.
BY JEFF DARLINGTON
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Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. gets hit by pads from assistant coaches in pass-route drills during morning practice at Miami Dolphins training camp at Nova Southeastern University in Davie on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009.
JOE RIMKUS JR. / STAFF PHOTO


Inside the room where Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. studies film each day, there is an old action photo of a man whose storied career ended one year after Ginn was born. The face still looks familiar to him. Younger but familiar.

``I don't know if it's a picture of a big play or a normal catch,'' Ginn said. ``But it reminds me what that man did here. It reminds you that we're constantly around a guy who knows what he's talking about.''

The man in the photo is Nat Moore, the Dolphins' great who played 13 years as a favorite target for Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Bob Griese.

These days, Moore still hangs out at Dolphins camp daily, serving as the liaison between Miami's prestigious alumni and the organization. But it has been his relationship with Ginn, a bond that has nothing to do with his job responsibilities, that truly seems to bridge a gap between the past and the present.

``Nat always comes over to talk to me, almost every day,'' Ginn said. ``If he feels like I'm down, he tries to pump me up. If he feels like I'm moving slow, he tries to get me to move faster. He's a big inspiration and a big motivator.''

Former great Nat Moore is role model for Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn Jr. - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

 

[Airon89]

He's due for a breakout year. What a player he was at OSU. One of my favorites.

 

[Flocka]

Like when that hard-thrown pass by Chad Pennington hit the hands of Ted Ginn Jr. as he darted across the middle for a sweet, 15-yard completion.

Ginn, for one, looked solid on offense. His routes were crisp, and he looks to be taking a clear approach toward being more aggressive.

He only finished with two catches for 26 yards, but he also drew a pass-interference call on a sideline route that he probably could have turned into a huge play had Pennington gotten more distance on the ball.

Miami Dolphins preseason victory produces mixed results - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com

 

[Gatorubet]

Former great Nat Moore is role model for Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn Jr. - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

Nat Moores is one damn good Gator.