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Jay Ajayi under Dan Campbell

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan7171, Oct 19, 2015.

  1. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Dan Campbell preached a more intense and physical team. Especially on the run game. I'm thinking about the future when Ajayi comes back. I know he loves to be physical in the run game. I know y'all remember that last preseason game he played in. He was running over defenders. This is up Campbell's alley. I can't wait to see what he does with him in this offense.
     
  2. Galant

    Galant Love - Unity - Sacrifice - Eternity

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    Good thought.
     
  3. Rock Sexton

    Rock Sexton Anti-Homer

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    Still don't understand what people see in that kid.
     
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  4. thetylernator

    thetylernator You're as cold as ice, Officer Friendly.

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    When is he supposed to be active again?
     
  5. bran

    bran Senior Member

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    i really want to see what he can do, he definitely showed flashes in the preseason.
     
  6. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I want to say week 8 or 9. I'm not for sure though.
     
  7. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I didn't know much about him until we drafted him but I made sure to watch him during the preseason. Oh I'm sold on him now. I personally think he should've been drafted earlier.
     
  8. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    I would be more than happy to see him take Williams spot. I dont see much I like in that guy. Not a decisive runner.
     
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  9. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    IIRC, he was considered a 1st or 2nd round talent, but fell because of his knee.
     
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  10. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    That was the story back in the draft. Universally thought by the "experts" that we got a steal in the 5th.
     
  11. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah that's true... I think he could come back and play now but he can't because of the rule. I think he will show us that he is worthy of a 1st or 2nd round pick.
     
  12. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    Miller, Gray and Ajayi. That should be a pretty nice group!
     
  13. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    For real...who are you going to stop once these running lanes start opening up!!
     
  14. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    Assuming this offensive line doesn't revert to their old ways, Ajayi will get a chance to be a wrecking ball.
     
  15. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it will be our version of a Dolphins demolition of our opponents defenses.
     
  16. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    When Campbell went into his thing about what he felt like it meant for the offensive line and team in general when Knowshon Moreno was running with physicality, I thought he pretty much had to be thinking of Ajayi. But now that they've got Jonas Gray he could be thinking of him too. But this is what he wants. He wants that kind of physicality in his runner, as he think it boosts the psyche of the rest of the offense.
     
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  17. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Should be back Nov. 1st?
     
  18. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    yeah I think he's looking for someone who finishes violently..

    Ajayi just looked the part in presesaon, his body is mature, there was some aggressive nature in his style, and he's just got a natural feel for the position.
     
  19. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good to me
     
  20. Pandarilla

    Pandarilla Purist Emeritus

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    -widely considered to be the most complete back in this year's draft
    -28 TD's while carrying the load at Boise St. in his last year; showing a real nose for the end zone
    -fluid, natural pass catcher
    -good size, cannot be arm tackled
    -sick moves at top speed
     
  21. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    All which gets me excited for his debut!
     
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  22. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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    and vision. Ajayi has the vision Lamar & the rest can only dream about.
     
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  23. bakedmatt

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    [video=youtube;kWYku1g_VqI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWYku1g_VqI"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWYku1g_VqI[/video]
     
  24. miamiron

    miamiron There's always next year

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    Ajayi's 39 inch vert was 5th best at the combine for running backs
    His long jump was 5th best
    His 3 cone drill time was 3rd best
    His 60 yard shuttle was 2nd best
    His 3 cone drill was 12th best

    Ajayi was #1 in the running back class with 50 receptions
    Ajayi was #1 in the running back class with 535 yards receiving
    Ajayi was #1 in yards after the catch with 488 yac.
     
  25. BigDogsHunt

    BigDogsHunt Enough talk...prove it!

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    Dallas Thomas?:escape:
     
  26. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Having a violent runner like this kid will help with the OLmen's confidence.
     
  27. dolphin25

    dolphin25 Well-Known Member

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    I want to see more of him to see if he is real. Miller is a 1000 yard back with break away speed. He broke some tackles the other day
     
  28. RGF

    RGF THE FINSTER Club Member

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    I think a better question is how did you come to the conclusion so far that he might not have an upside and potential.
     
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  29. Vertical Limit

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    Jay Ajayi potential is nil to me when you have a knee like that. He doesn't have a future in this league. Marcus Lattimore has a brighter future than Ajayi.

    Loved Ajayi in Boise State but we got to be realistic about him.....
     
  30. BigDogsHunt

    BigDogsHunt Enough talk...prove it!

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    His knee was/is fine all preseason....he craced a rib or sternum from Helmet to chest hit.

    we cant put a time table on how long his degenerative knee will hold, could be 8 seasons, or 8 games...but he will ball hardcore for as long as he can as if its not a question/issue for him. I can accept that from a RB (which historically have shortest NFL careers to begin with)
     
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  31. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Returning to practice this week.

    Link: HERE
     
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  32. muskrat21

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    I'd like to see better use of our RB's... Miller had 99 yards in the 1st half then 14yrds the 2nd half. I think using Gray earlier in the game to keep Miller fresher for the 2nd half is ideal. Also, even though Gray and Miller are the same size, Gray seems more bashy and can wear down a defense. Less williams pls he can't even field a kickoff without messing up.
     

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