There were a few questionable moves as the Dolphins cut down to 53, but there were no great shocks.
For Dolphins Truth, the biggest disappointment was that Damien Williams made the team. He’s had 3 years to prove himself, and for 3 years he’s done nothing. He drops passes, gains a yard or two at a time, and misses assignments.
And let’s never forget the time he fielded a kickoff, dropped it in the end zone, ran out of the end zone, ran back into the end zone, and dove back out…all so the Dolphins cold start a drive on their one-yard line and get a safety against them on the very next play. THAT is the type of player Damien’s been with us. I don’t know what Gase sees in him.
Jordan Lucas is our pleasant surprise pick. He quiet makes plays and covers his man well. There was some doubt if he would make the team, and it’s good news that he did. Keep you eye on this kid. He’s closer to a Sean Smith than he is to a Jamar Taylor. (Keep Week 3 in mind as we go up against Taylor and his Browns….Our offensive game plan is simple. Isolate whoever Taylor is covering, and throw it to him. Every play, all day.)
We kept the usual suspects on the offensive line, but let’s watch the waiver wire this week.
Chris Jones was cut from the D line, and this was an interesting move. I didn’t see him excel in any of the 4 preseason games, so maybe it’s not as bad or surprising as some are indicating.
What are your thoughts on the moves?
UPDATE: Griff Whalen has been cut to make room for new WR Justin Hunter, whose been hurt most of his career.
I’m not concerned with who was cut as much as I’m concerned with this new coaching regime. Philbin and Sherman were nincompoops and should’ve never been given the coaching positions they had with the Dolphins. The Dolphins had an excellent defense under Todd Bowles and the Dolphins should’ve hired him as the head coach. Philbin would finish pre-season games with all of his challenge flags because he was terrified of using them.
This is going to be a long hair pulling season if (1) Tannehill takes unnecessary sacks and still has problems hitting wide open receivers who are 35 yards and over beyond the line of scrimmage. (2) the defense is unable to defend run plays and our secondary is unable to cover a Taco Bell meal. And (3) Gase is a complete dud as a head coach.
TannePuke has accuracy issues past 10-15 yds. 35 yds is like hitting a lotto ticket for him!
That’s why I said 35yards, because that’s been (most of the time) the maximum distance you can count on tannehill completing a pass in about 5 out 10 throws. Anything pass that you see his receivers turning into defenders to keep the pass from being intercepted.
Well the good news is (3 draft picks) D Thomas was cut…AGAIN! Thanx Irescum!