Zach Sieler will never get the credit he deserves. One of the biggest stops of the day and he comes over top from the backside to stonewall Jackson on a certain 1st down.
Patrick Paul, LT
#76
Houston ⏩ Miami
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Welcome to the most extensive 2023 cut up thread of Paul's film that you will find.
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@chaandlerrr
Yesterday was the funeral for my grandmother. A few months ago, we had to put down our 14yo dog. My 1st grade daughter asked us on the way home if Mamaw (as they call her) died or had to be put down 🤣🤣
OT - Christian Jones, Texas
Really underrated/high IQ block here. Outside zone left bends back. Jones has the LB (
#10
). But when he blitzes on the backside outside of the DE - Jones just sits down and walls off both the DE and LB opening the cutback lane.
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RT
#76
- Ryan Hayes
None of the OL (Paul included) graded out amazing vs Falcons. Ryan Hayes had a couple really bad reps that are easy to put a bullseye on. However, if you watch his entire body of work - he probably had a more positive game than you may think.
For 2024, I would not be surprised to see him supplant Lamm as the LT2, swing tackle, or have a 'heavy' package to get him some game experience.
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Don't think many are 'shocked' by this.
BUT - this is a vote of confidence for Weaver IMO.
Campbell played for Weaver's unit in Baltimore and has no reason to suffer in this heat for a few more $ for retirement.
He's here because he believes this team is ready to win big.
Homecoming: Long-time Pro Bowl DE Calais Campbell, one of the biggest name free agents available, is expected to sign with the
#Dolphins
, per me and
@TomPelissero
. Back at home for The U superstar.
The 37-year-old has plenty left and will bring leadership.
He's in a perfect place to develop behind TStead under the coaching of Barry, Smith, and McDaniel.
The goal is that the 2nd round pick develops, and in 2025 is high 1st round caliber stepping in for TStead and locking up LT for the next decade.
Cont.
RG - Christian Mahogany
#73
, BC
Mauler is an overused word for OL. Mahogany is a MAULER in the run game. Consistent movement and does a good job combo'ing to LBs. Need convinced? Just turn on the 2nd half of the UConn game where BC just keeps running right again and again.
@Dolfan2334
@chaandlerrr
Thanks man, it was time for her. She lead a long, healthy life. Everyone got their chances to say their goodbyes and she passed peacefully
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MY Conclusion: Paul is a highly talented left tackle (not guard). He might not have been my top guy at 55, but he was close. My pre draft notes say that he COULD be a Day1 starter, but I wouldn't go in with him as the only option.
He doesn't have to do that in Miami.
Cont.
A lot being made of this quote.
But Tua basically said the exact same thing when asked about the health of the WR room.
What the take away should be:
Tua isn't making excuses.
Tua Tagovailoa on his comfort playing behind fluctuating Dolphins interior OL: "Well brother, I get the ball out fast. So I'm comfortable with whoever we got out there."
Definitely like Meyer. Some added strength with an NFL weight training program and this is the type of player that could develop as a starter in waiting as they decide whether to transition from Brewer.
Andrew Meyer (60) made the initial 53 because it's very difficult to find a center with this level of athleticism and he fits the scheme like a glove
#Dolphins
@Dolfan2334
The market is what it is. You've been a Dolphins fan for a long time and have seen crap QB play over and over again. Nobody WANTS to pay 50/yr. But what's your plan if you don't?
Either your believe in Tua and you accept what the market is.
Or you don't.
It's that simple.
Devils advocate here. Following covered/uncovered principles - which appears to what Miami was doing, Jones should have been comb'ing with Liam up to the MLB.
Liam's position on the nose (taking the right half) helps sell that idea.
This is 3rd & 1 on that first TD drive last night. Miami’s short yardage weakness comes squarely into focus as Liam Eichenberg gets destroyed off the snap, Jonnu Smith probably shouldn’t be the Y trying to prevent an OLB crashing the middle, and Mostert can’t push the pile.
@ProFootballTalk
If Ross wanted Watson, Watson would be a Dolphin. I think he was open to it and made a half attempt to pursue him to appease Flores. But Watson wasn't settling and Ross wasn't budging on his requirements. I dont think it was ever close.
@Dolfan2334
@flasportsbuzz
@BigOShow
Agreed. I listen to the morning show sometimes and always listen to Crowder/Hochman on my ride home. But O was unbearable to listen to during the workday!
C - Andrew Meyer
#75
, UTEP
Not a lot of UTEP film available - but from what i've found, Meyer is intriguing.
I could see him being a player who is stashed on the practice squad in 2024 and then moves into an IOL backup role on the 53 in 2025.
@j_macgeever
@gunnerhal
I was at the game yesterday. This is the 1st time im seeing this replay. You're 100% right. Tua was throwing to Waddle who had a different read on the scramble idea. It sucks, but this isnt some crazy bad throw. Like last week, the timing just sucked beyond belief
@GrindingTheTape
C'mon Kyle. He had a solid day overall. I do think playbook shrink with Jones vs Eichenberg - they didn't ask him to do stuff on the move the way they did with Eichenberg.
@TheDiveBarPod
@WingfieldNFL
Heard
@WingfieldNFL
mention the Gibbs clinic. I posted a clip of it yesterday. Here's the full 2 hour + video for degenerates who really want to understand the roots of Miami's run game.
Preview
#2
for my Influence Trap/Wham breakdown video in Mike McDaniel's offense.
Check out the full video tomorrow on my YouTube channel under the same name:
@OLCoachSmith63
RT - Christian Jones
#70
, Texas
When I was a guest on
@Inside_Leverage
, they asked me what I look for in an OL and I mentioned the ability to get to and sustain 2nd level blocks to spring guys like Mostert & Achane.
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👇👇
Watching an Alex Gibbs OZ clinic.
Listen to him describe the OL they were looking for - and remember that McDaniel came through the ranks running this scheme and possibly even being around Gibbs.
Miami isn't looking at OL the same as other teams.
Listen to this and understand why evaluating OL from the outside is challenging.
They are literally coaching every player different. So you or I may think an aiming point or punch landmark is off.
But the reality is that nobody is speaking facts unless they're in the room.
I asked Butch Barry how the team can maximize working on the timing of their run schemes and second level fits with players on so many different foundations of skill and all of the cross-training in camp.
#GoFins
Overall, I really like this draft. I had 3 positions in mind:
OL: Paul wouldn't have been my top choice, but I get (and like) the vision here.
Edge: Doubled down with some highly athletic pass rushers
WR: Doubled down with the Washington Boys
S: Only a 6th- but I like McMorris
@WingfieldNFL
Watching the All 22 this AM and I noticed on a late pass to Tyreke in bounds that Scherfield hustled over to get the ball to get it back to the official and get it spotted as quickly as possible
@geoffschwartz
Making $10m more by coming back (hopefully) doesnt seem to factor in that he would earn $0 in 2019 and put him a year further from that second contract.
This is a really good pre draft eval video of Jaylen Wright. Hits on some potential concerns (outside of his control)and where he excels.
Also multiple mentions of the comparison to Raheem Mostert. There are also mentions of Lamar Miller & De'von Achane.
@Ghouleh
@OmarKelly
Dont skip over the illegal shift called on Smythe (that was declined), but the exact same illegal shift was executed by Titans on the RT 4th & 1 sneak to extend the drive on their 1st TD.
@PFF_Sam
I'm a Dolphins fan. The officials have been awful all around this season.
You should be able to taunt however you want after a simultaneous 3 defender pancake. No call for sure.
On the surface, Paul's performance was solid, but that's what you should expect from a guy of Paul's talent vs fringe 53 players.
Enjoy the success - but be cautious in crowning him after preseason game 1.
When the Dolphins drafted Patrick Paul , a lot of people were calling him a developmental player. Or, some just said he needs a little bit of fine-tuning.
Based on last night, the dude looks and sounds like an orchestral instrument.
And that mask.
@VBSofficial_
It's the same Tua, but he trusts his playmaker and his reads enough that he's throwing to a spot and knowing Tyreke will be there. This is way more of a mental win than anything
On T. Conner making the roster:
I think there's 2 very different roles for the TEs and they were set on 2 of each.
Smythe/Hill (Y) vs Jonnu/Conner (F).
So all Conner had to do was be better than Fortson, which he was.
Rucci may have been better, but he's the PS in-line(Y) TE3
While I am skeptical about Chop Robinson's ability to contribute on early downs as a rookie - I get the pick. He has rare attributes that you can't coach.
There's not another guy that went Rd1 that I would have banged the table for.
Get a lead, and let the pass rushers eat.
@DannyD15_
@RapSheet
I imagine the winning team from Monday night would get the benefit of playing a Sunday game the following week. No different than a team that plays Sunday WC game and then is scheduled a Saturday game in the divisional round.
In a draft where Miami can go BPA based on their board and get a very good player in a variety of positions - there's probably not any one player who a majority of fans will be thrilled with.
So Alf has you covered
👇
Your bitching Guide for
#21
:
Graham Barton: He barely ever played Guard.
JPJ: terrible injury history.
Worthy: too small.
Thomas Jr.: DeVante Parker Jr.
Mims: he played 8 games in his career!
Murphy: A Tiny DT?
Newton: re-occurring foot injury?
Bowers: can't block.
@WingfieldNFL
Tua declaring doesn't change the fact he's likely not able to start 2020, if play at all. What bad team can afford to trade up and wait for that? And what good team would do it? It's risky even for Miami, but they have the time and resources to take that risk
Influence Trap & Wham breakdowns from the 2023 Mike McDaniel offense.
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For the weekend crowd:
Really enjoyed doing The Scouting Combine with
@HussamPatel
&
@b_peters12
last night on
@5ReasonsSports
.
Definitely something different than a lot of Dolphins coverage this time of year-highly recommend if Xs and Os interest you.
Thanks for having me guys! A lot of good OL talk in this podcast!
Appreciate everyone who watches/listens to my work & has given me this platform to share my opinions!
Will be posting a full Marcus Maye good/bad/ugly cutup.
2-high look where Maye expects
#27
to take the underneath player to his side. Doesn't happen, so Maye takes the underneath guy-but is still aware enough of the play to get back into position for tip INT.
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Miami signed Brewer because they couldn't wait & see on Williams. Williams was a 12m+/yr C without the injury.
Was not the same caliber as a guard.
IMO - He's going to want to go where he can sign 1 year as a C and prove he can still play at a high level to cash in for 2025.
@OmarKelly
I get the sense C. Williams will sign a 1 yr deal with a contender and not the Dolphins. It’s a shame because if he is moved over to RG he immediately is an upgrade over Liam and Jones. But knowing the fins they will want to see the Eichenberg experiment through.
@LaPhinEquipe
@ian693
@YouTube
A picture with Big E has become almost a rite of passage for fans attending Dolphins games. I just want to know if I made it on the '21 collage 🤣
RG
#62
- Matt Jones
Jones (along with Andrew Meyer) both showed some promise against the Falcons. On this play, M. Jones doesn't get much help from Hayes to get outside leverage, but does a great job of straining through the end of the play and is rewarded with a 🥞
@phillipdilling1
@Dolfan2334
Phil - I know you're big on Carter from UGA. Just finished up on Fred Warner from BYU. My notes are very similar between the two with the slight edge to Warner because I like him off-ball a little more
@JeffDarlington
Player should be helped off the field and play resume. These extended timeouts because the opponent can't handle the heat is ridiculous.
LT - Olu Fashanu
#74
, PSU
Creed Humphrey was the best C in the 2020 draft and returned to get picked apart by evaluators and fall to the Chiefs in 2021. Fashanu would have been the best OT in the 2023 draft and didn't get worse.
Don't make this harder than it should be.
I thought this was something they struggled with as a group in this game. Not this specific play, but overall there is a lot more meat on the bone in terms of being better at climbing to the 2nd level on combo blocks.
Also a nice adjustment to assist Fortson with Conner here.
When you come out to practice and you watch the OL in indys, you’ll see rep after rep of catching and climbing off double teams. See it here on each of these Jaylen Wright runs in the Baldy breakdown.
C - Andrew Meyer
#75
UTEP
Not sure if I have the concentration for a full-season cut-up of Meyers or Jones like I did for Patrick Paul (unless there's a lot of interest in it).
But, here's a cutup thread of Meyer vs. La Tech
Zone runs
I don't see Graham Barton as an NFL OT after watching his FSU game. However, he has good enough film to slide over if needed. He plays with very good technique to help negate his lack of arm length. One arm is longer than two. See this a lot with new Miami center, A. Brewer
Marcus Maye - The most comprehensive cut up you'll find.
A few minutes of my thoughts, then 20+ minutes of plays from new Dolphins safety, Marcus Maye.
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My offensive line grades & film review for Preseason Week 1 vs. the Falcons. I am planning to do these videos each week through the 2024 season.
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Before you post about the next IOL that someone cut, watch this video - then go search Twitter for 'Laken Tomlinson Dolphins'.
A lot of fans wanted Miami to go this direction. Imagine if this was Liam 🤯
I had been thinking Newton could be considered at 21. But they seem to be loading up on volume and letting competition force the cream to the top. And I'm OK with that. Weaver has a DL background and Clarke is a good DL coach. It's one area where I think they can develop talent.
I think too many coaches left NE trying to do it BB's way. What they see is the asshole on the field.
What they probably didn't see is BB explaining behind closed doors to help understand that it wasn't about the individual, like TB explained.
I think that's where Flo missed
@OLCoachSmith63
I had this down as an 'L' rep for Jones. I assume because he was in a solid 2i, Rob was expecting he was going to get fat contact here and tried to post him to Liam but in reality Liam deserved more trust to cross face and Rob could have given the kickstand help like Lester gave
S - Mark Perry
#3
, TCU
Pretty close to the Grier mold of DBs. A little heavier and that maybe shows up in his SS that is a little off the mark. Played SS in TCU's 3-3-5 defense.
Look for him to compete as an option to back up Poyer as a box safety.
@Dolfan2334
But if we're playing the POTW week game - Herbert has it 3x. Hows that working for him? Mike White has one of those on his shelf too. Lamar Jackson. Ill take a playoff spot over a fan voted weekly award.
Chop Robinson CAN play the run. He just doesn't do it well nearly enough. Both in the run and pass game, he has a tendency to get stuck on one move (usually a speed rush) and run himself out of the play.
The potential is there. Weaver & Clark just need to refine it.
I've been trying to figure out what was in his hand. I think it's a grip strength trainer, which I don't think he'd be using casually if not close to returning.
Teams are also very careful about letting injuries be seen. If there was a concern, I think he'd have a glove on.