Just wanted to see it written down....several questions yet.

25 offense

QB Tannehill, Moore
HB Miller, Ajayi, James, Williams
FL Mathews, Stills
SE Jennings, Parker
SL Landry, Hazel
LT Albert, Fox
LG Thomas, McClendon
C Pouncey, Brenner
RG Douglas, Turner
RT James, Linkenbach
TE Cameron, Sims, Stoneburner

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25 defense

SDE Wake, Fede
DT Suh, Francis
DT Mitchell, Phillips
WDE Vernon, Shelby
SLB Misi, McCain
MLB Sheppard, Vigil
WLB Jenkins, Tripp
CB1 Grimes, Bowman
CB2 Taylor, Lippett
CBN Brice McCain, Bo McCain
FS Aikens, M.Thomas, Don Jones
SS Jones, C.Thompson

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K Franks
P Darr
LS Denney



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Any guesses before camp opens?

I think LB could get blown up or we could have several talented UFA's getting waived and tried to resign on PS.

I also cannot find a way for Cedric Thompson to make the team. He is really going to have to shine to make it IMO.

I also think it is going to be tough for new FA's Paysinger and Bowman to make it on defense with all the young talent.

Basically, I have no clue at this point. Can't wait to find out who shines in camp. I'm hoping for a Zach Thomas moment....as usual.

I think Damian Williams the running back will make the 53 over James... I think the CB's are anyones guess...

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I think 4 RB's could make the 53 man roster including Williams. I left him out to keep an extra lineman.

The other reason: I liked Williams in the passing game last year but wasn't impressed with him as a runner. We now have Ajayi who is a lock to make the team and he is a very good receiver as well as runner. (of course we don't know how he does in the NFL yet but that was the premise I used.) Also James was called out by Philbin as being much improved. Coming from Chip Kelly's offense at Oregon, he also fits. If he can land a return spot, he also improves his chances.

I think they wanted a power back to compliment Miller last year. Williams never separated himself and I think he only had 3.4 ypc. Didn't really show up as a power runner for such a big RB. Moreno had 4.8, Miller 5.1. Even Daniel Thomas had 3.8.

If Ajayi shows up with power and can catch, James shows up as a runner/receiver/returner....Williams becomes expendable unless he steps way up.

Also...do they keep him over a lower roster guy...5th round pick (Thompson)? extra DT, DB or OL?

I think they keep 3 backs...Miller, Ajayi, and Williams.

Gilleslee hasn't shown crap since he's been here and James has been in the league 3 years and hasn't done much. As an undrafted FA Williams has shown more than those two combined.

You never know. Sometimes a players just has to get in the right system...and sometimes they struggle mentally with things like pass pro, maturity, thinking they are so talented they don't have to work in the off season, etc. I just like the fact that he was mentioned over everyone else as most improved.

I haven't seen him as much as Williams and just wasn't impressed with Williams.

James averaged 4.8 ypc in SF on 39 carries. Williams averaged 3.4 on 28 carries when everyone else was doing better behind the same line.

James took 2 years to accumulate the carries that Williams got in 1. That tells me a few things...he was behind a pretty good runner (Gore) and he struggled mentally. The talent is there IMO. Led the nation is rushing in 2010, 3rd in Heisman, all time PAC 10 leader, 2nd round talent.

running from that spread formation at Oregon and running in the pros are two totally different things.

Is that guys last name Obvious.......and is he a Capt by chance?

15 cuts coming by this Tuesday.


Damarr Aultman, WR
Tyler McDonald, WR
Kevin Cone, WR
Demetrius Bronson, RB
Phillip Thomas, FS
Calvin Barnett, DT
Deandre Coleman, DT
Bryant Browning, OG
Michael Liedtke, OG
Matt Darr, P
Andrew Franks, K
Kendall Montgomery, DE
Sammy Seamster, CB
James Davidson, LB
Ray Drew, DE

Only surprise to me was the release of Gerell Robinson. Looks like Stoneburner is in the lead.

OC, JD Walton, DT Calvin Barnett, G Bryant Browning, WR LaRon Byrd, WR Kevin Cone, DE Ray Drew, WR Tyler McDonald, DE Kendall Montgomery. TE Gerell Robinson, CB Sammy Seamster, S Phillip Thomas.

Watch NE snatch Byrd.

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The Clown Show Continues



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My take FWIW:

OFFENSE

Offensive Tackle (3)
Starters (2): Branden Albert (LT), Ja’Wuan James (RT)
Reserves (1): Jason Fox


Offensive Guard (3)
Starters (2): Dallas Thomas (LG), Billy Turner (RG)
Reserves (1): Jamil Douglas

Center (2)
Starter (1): Mike Pouncey
Reserves (1): Sam Brenner

Running Back (4)
Starter (1): Lamar Miller
Reserves (3): Jay Ajayi, LaMike James, Damien Williams

Fullback (0)
Comment: DT Earl Mitchell was seen taking snaps as a FB during recent practice sessions. Mitchell has two years’ experience in the role in college, and could be ideal in short yardage and goal line situations.

Quarterback (2)
Starter (1): Ryan Tannehill
Reserves (1): Matt Moore


Wide Receiver (6)
Starters (3): Greg Jennings, Jarvis Landry, Rishard Matthews
Reserves (3): Matt Hazel, DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills

Tight End (3)
Starters (1): Jordan Cameron
Reserves (2): Dion Sims, Jake Stoneburner


DEFENSE

Defensive Tackle (5)
Starters (2): Earl Mitchell, Ndamukong Suh
Reserves (3): AJ Francis, CJ Mosley, Jordan Phillips

Defensive End (4)
Starters (2): Cam Wake, Olivier Vernon
Reserves (2): Terrence Fede, Derrick Shelby

Linebacker (7)
Starters (3): Jelani Jenkins, Kelvin Sheppard, Koa Misi
Reserves (4): Spencer Paysinger, Kelvin Sheppard, Jordan Tripp, Zach Vigil

Cornerback (5)
Starters (2): Brent Grimes, Jamar Taylor
Reserves (3): Zack Bowman, Will Davis, Brice McCain

Safety (5)
Starters (2): Walt Aikens, Reshad Jones
Reserves (3): Don Jones, Jordan Kovacs, Michael Thomas

Specialists (3)
Kicker (1): Andrew Franks (for now...got the edge with that 51 yarder down the middle vs. ATL)

Punter (1): Brandon Fields

Long Snapper (1): John Denney



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@apoupartFins

.@MiamiDolphins roster, by the way, stands at 77. Two more moves to make before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

I'm not going to post roster projections so I'll comment on Chris'.

I like the 6 wrs. I don't think LaMike makes it and I like Chris McCain ahead of Tripp. If Tripp gets knicked at all in this last preseason game I wouldn't be surprised if the IR'ed him again.

With those 2 extra roster spots I think Mike Hull and an extra Olineman will be added.

I hope LaMike James makes it just so Landry doesn't have to return punts. I liked what I have seen from James on ST thus far.

Chris McCain has all but disappeared. He hasn't even showed up as a pass rusher/DE. Flash in the pan. His play likely influenced the move of Misi back to SLB.

I hope to see at least two of the UDFA LB's make the team. Hull and Vigil have performed well.

I have not seen much from Paysinger (or Sheppard).

I think Linkenbach makes the team. McClenden has done well but he seems to have been demoted in favor of Brenner and the young guards....not sure what happens there. 22 more cuts coming before Saturday.

Brandon Fields cut. Wow...one of the best Punters in the NFL, a 2013 Pro Bowler.

WOW...Didn't see that coming. I thought maybe Sturgis but....Hope this doesn't bite us in the ass. Matt Darr...who knew?

Brandon Fields 9 punts for 47.0 yard average
Matt Darr 7 punts for 50.3 yard average

1.64 mil DEAD cap hit. Savings of only 880k this year. He was due over 4.3 mil next year.

Future Buffalo Bill to team back up with Carpenter.

A punter making that kind of money can't feel very safe in the NFL

If we had any real competition at QB, Matt Moore would be in danger as well. He has not looked good this off season.

unless your punter is a weapon pinning teams deep consistently they should make league minimum.

Good luck, Darr. Punt your ass off until your contract is up and let another undrafted rookie FA take your job.

Aren't we still lacking one cut today or did I miss someone?

Demitrius Bronson was also released.

Just updated my first first post but had a few thoughts. There are a few players that have been outplayed and HAVE NOT done enough to either, earn a starting spot or even make the team. Mostly at LB. This is our weakest area now that things have shaken out a bit.

Chris McCain: IMO, has done nothing to show he has worked to improve. He doesn't look like he's worked out at all and maybe just thought he could get by on natural ability. Same as last year. Other players have outperformed him as OLB and DE.

Kelvin Sheppard: I have seen nothing from him that shows he deserves to be a starter at MLB. If I were in the FO, I would be scouring the waiver wire on Tuesday for a starting caliber veteran MLB. He carries a 2 mil cap hit this year and a 1.5 mil savings. Not worth it as a backup and I would rather have one of the young guys take over that #2 MLB spot if we can find a vet. Vigil or Tripp. If you can't make plays at MLB behind this line, you can't make plays. He also does not play ST's.

Spencer Paysinger: Is he really worth a valuable roster spot just for special teams? I have seen nothing from him.

Koa Misi: has done nothing is PS but we know what we have in him. Not worthy of his contract but we are too thin and inexperienced to let him and Sheppard go. Sheppard is not better than Misi no matter how you slice it.

Jordan Tripp: had better play lights out and outperform every LB on the field tomorrow. Has show he is injury prone but probably has the talent to start one day. He may be on his way out without a recognizable performance.

Andrew Franks will get all kicking duties vs Tampa. It's his job to win so to speak.

I would be looking to replace Sheppard and Paysinger come Tuesday and I would look long and hard at Chris McCain to see if he needs to go. Not sure he has the work ethic needed. I would also look for an upgrade at CB because chances are Taylor won't finish the year.

Maybe even make a trade for a LB if we have to do it.

I think we would be better of with...

SLB Tripp or Vigil
MLB Misi
WLB Jenkins



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I liked that Mike Hull Kid. he was always around the ball.

And I'm still pulling for local fav Jeff Luc. He is Treasurecoast through and through.

GO DOLPHINS!!!!

I like Williams over James

I think Sturgis is gone

Will we keep 3 TE?