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Sports Buzz 3/16/16

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by jim1, Mar 16, 2016.

  1. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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    NBC’s Cris Collinsworth advocates the Dolphins selecting Clemson cornerback Mackenzie Alexander at No. 13. Collinsworth wrote his mock draft for Pro Football Focus, which he's an investor in.

    “The NFL has always been a copycat league, and after the Broncos won the Super Bowl with a defense built around three quality corners and good pass rushers, other teams will follow," Collinsworth wrote about Miami's pick. "Alexander’s speed and quickness give him a slight edge here over Vernon Hargreaves, but the order for corners will come down to personal preferences.

    “Hargreaves is slightly taller, heavier, and physically stronger than Alexander, but I think Alexander is the better cover corner so I give him the nod with the Dolphins. Alexander will have to prove that at 5-10 and 190 pounds he can still compete with taller receivers, but his quickness in man coverage will leave him attached at the hip in most situations.

    “Alexander could play inside or outside in the nickel, which gives him added value. If a team can’t cover those quicker slot receivers on third down, the defense never gets off the field."

    http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...ots-of-um-football-nuggets-dolphins-heat.html

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    True, but we do have Bobby McCain for the slot.
     
  2. dgfred

    dgfred Free Agent pickup

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    I watched a little tape of him last night... I would pass. Several of his 'highlights' were tackling guys after they caught passes vs him. Dang.
     
  3. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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    He didn't give up a TD pass in two years.
     
  4. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Corners get beat, even the good ones. Check out his combine presser, the kid's all business.
     
  5. dgfred

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    I think mostly from other teams staying away... plus his D-line was a terror of a pass rush. Alot like Ramsey's tape but he hits.
    Do we have the pass rush to make him effective? Maybe some of our new guys can provide that 'terror'.
     

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