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Sports Buzz...Philbin has been charged to develop underachieving young players

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by CrunchTime, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    A lot of us were surprised we didnt draft some higher profile WRs .One of the reasons is described as follows
    Regarding Clay Philbin thinks he can be molded .:pointlol:
    There is more about Gates ,Thomas and some glowing praise about David Gerrard :yes:
     
  2. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    I am not sure exactly why this article was even written. Since it the responsibility of EVERY head coach in the NFL and at every other level of football to develop his players. I guess there wasn't much to write about the Dolphins at this time of the year, so this writer just decided to write an article stating the obvious.
     
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  3. pacadermng67

    pacadermng67 New Member

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    I didnt think Clay underachieved last year. It seemed to me it took a little for Daboll to figure out how to best use him. Once they had a good plan Clay was pretty good in a limited role.
     
  4. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    More signs Garrard could win the QB competition.
     
  5. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    I like the idea of Garrard starting the season, but I think he gets cut if we have to pay him almost 3.5 million to be a placeholder. Unless the coaching staff truly intends to sit Tannehill for the whole season, then I can see paying Garrard
     
  6. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Why would $3.5 mill keep them from starting Garrard? If he's playing good enough to start, then that's worth $3.5 mill. I think we as fans put too much emphasis on the money.
     
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  7. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    I like Moore, want Tannehill to sit 1 full season, and would LOVE to see Garrard win the starting position, return to his probowl performance levels and get this team into the playoffs.

    As for developing players, that's the biggest single reason this franchise has gone downhill for so many years IMO. Your 1-4th round players are supposed to play well, it is what you do with 5th-7th round and UDFA's that set franchises like the Bellichick Pats and Jimmy Johnson's Cowboys apart from the rest of the pack. Brady in the 6th round, definite HOF and first ballot, Marques Colston 7th round, Bo Jackson 7th round, Donald Driver 7th round, Zach Thomas 5th round, Terrell Davis 6th round, TJ Houshmanzadeh 7th round, and Shannon Sharpe 7th round. I know these may be anomolies, but these players were developed into the contributors they became.

    THIS is how you build a winning franchise through the draft. Ireland seems to have a pretty good knack at finding the players in late rounds and UDFA's, but the last 5 HC's and their staffs didn't develop anyone into anything. Philbin and staff must develop these late round picks to get this team back to greatness and perrenial playoff, even SB contenders.
     
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  8. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    i think you misread, its about 3.5$ if he is not starting
     
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  9. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    I did. My bad. Thanks.
     
  10. P h i N s A N i T y

    P h i N s A N i T y My Porpoise in Life

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    Gates better step up, or get out of the way ! I have high expectations for Thomas and Clay.

    Whaddaya say? I just may !
     

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