I put a list together of all the Bowl Games and which players are worth keeping an eye on.. I am sure that most of you have you're own list but thought this might help some. Players in Bold are players I think the Dolphins should really give a long look.... Citi BCS National Championship Game Texas (13-0) vs. Alabama (13-0) Key Players [Texas] -Colt McCoy-QB -Earl Thomas-S -Jordan Shipley-WR -Sergio Kindle-OLB/DE -Lamarr Houston-DT -Kyle Hix-OT -Adam Ulatoski-OT -Chris Hall-C -Rodderick Muckelroy-OLB [Alabama] -Kareem Jackson-CB -Javier Arenas-CB -Justin Woddall-S -Rolando McClain-ILB -Terrence Cody-NT GMAC Bowl Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3) Key Players [Central Michigan] -Dan LeFevour-Central Michigan -Nick Bellore-ILB [Troy] -Brandon Lang-OLB/DE -Borris Lee-ILB -Levi Brown-QB' -Cameron Sheffield-DE FedEx Orange Bowl Iowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2) Key Players [Iowa] -Ricky Stanzi-QB -Adrian Clayton-DE -AJ Edds-OLB-Pat Angerer-ILB -Amari Spievey-CB -Bryan Bulaga-OT -Kyle Calloway-OT [Georgia Tech] -Jonathan Dwyer-RB -Demaryius Thomas-WR -Derrick Morgan-DE/OLB -Morgan Burnett-S Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0) Key Players [Boise State] -Nate Potter-OT -Austin Pettis-WR [TCU] -Jerry Hughes-DE/OLB -Daryl Washington-ILB -Jeremy Kerley-WR/KR Valero Alamo Bowl Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4) Key Players [Michigan State] -Greg Jones-LB-Blair White-WR -Mark Dell-WR -Ross Weaver-CB [Texas Tech] -Brandon Carter-OG -Brandon Sharpe-DE Autozone Liberty Bowl Arkansas (7-5) vs. East Carolina (9-4) Key Players [Arkansas] -Ryan Mallett-QB -Greg Childs-WR -Michael Smith-RB -Jerry Franklin-LB [East Carolina] -CJ Wilson-DE -Linville Joseph-DE -Van Eskridge-S -Patrick Pinkney-QB -Domonique Lindsay-RB AT&T Cotton Bowl Oklahoma State (9-7) vs. Mississippi (8-4) [Oklahoma State] -Zac Robinson-QB -Russell Okung-OT -Andre Sexton-LB -Perrish Cox-CB/KR -Dez Bryant-WR (Dismissed) [Mississippi] -Jevan Snead-QB -Shay Hodge-WR -Dexter McCluster-RB/WR -John Jerry-OG -Kentrell Lockett-DE -Greg Hardy-DE (Injured) PapaJohns.com Bowl South Carolina (7-5) vs. Connecticut (7-5) Key Players [South Carolina] -Eric Norwood-OLB -Jarriel King-OT -Stephen Garcia-QB [Connecticut] -Lindsey Witten-DE -Scott Lutrus-ILB -Robert Vaughan-S International Bowl South Florida (7-5) vs. North Illinois (7-5) Key Players [South Florida] -George Selvie-OLB -Jason Paul Pierre-OLB -Jerome Murphy-CB -Carlton Mitchell-WR -Nate Allen-FS [Northern Illinois] -Chad Spann-RB Allstate Sugar Bowl Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0) Key Players [Florida] -Tim Tebow-QB -Chris Rainey-RB -Brandon James-RB/KR -Aaron Hernandez-TE -Riley Cooper-WR -Carl Johnson-OT -Mike Pouncey-OG -Maurkice Pouncey-OC -Major Wright-FS -Ahmed Black-SS -Joe Haden-CB -Brandon Spikes-ILB -Jermaine Cunningham-DE -Carlos Dunlap-DE -Lawrence Marsh-DT [Cincinnati] -Mardy Gilyard-WR -Tony Pike-QB Rose Bowl Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2) Key Players [Ohio State] -Kurt Coleman-S -Anderson Russell-S -Cameron Hayword-DE -Ross Homan-LB -Doug Worthington-DL -Thaddius Gibson-DL -Jim Cordle-OL -Chimdi Chekwa-CB [Oregon] -Walter Thurmond Jr.-CB -TJ Ward-S -Jeremiah Masoli-QB -LaGarrette Blount-RB -Ed Dickson-TE Capital One Bowl Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3) Key Players [Penn State] -Navarro Bowman-OLB -Sean Lee-ILB -Jared Odrick-DT -AJ Wallace-CB -Dennis Landolt-OT -Andrew Quarless-TE -Darryl Clark-QB -Evan Royster-RB [LSU] -Charles Scott-RB -Keiland Williams-RB -Richard Dickson-TE/FB -Ciron Black-OT -Brandon LaFell-WR -Terrence Tolliver-WR -Chad Jones-S -Perry Riley-LB -Charles Alexander-DL -Al Woods-DT -Trindon Holliday-WR/KR Konica Minolta Gator Bowl West Virginia (9-3) vs. Florida State (6-6) Key Players [West Virginia] -Jarrett Brown-QB -Noel Devine-RB -Reed Williams-ILB -Selvish Capers-OT [Florida State] -Dekoda Watson-OLB -Patrick Robinson-CB -Myron Rolle-S -Christian Ponder-QB -Rodney Hudson-OG Outback Bowl Northwestern (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5) Key Players [Northwestern] -Corey Wootton-DE/OLB -Mike Kafka-QB -Zeke Markshausen-WR -Sherrick McManis-CB [Auburn] -Ben Tate-RB -Josh Bynes-OLB -Antonio Coleman-OLB/DE Chick-fil-A Bowl Virginia Tech (9-3) vs. Tennessee (7-5) Key Players [Virginia Tech] -Jason Worlids-DE/OLB -Kam Chancellor-S -Stephen Virgil-CB -Sergio Render-OG -Ed Wang-OT -Tyrod Taylor-QB -Cody Grimm-SS [Tennessee] -Dan Williams-DT -Eric Berry-S -Rico McCoy-OLB -Chris Scott-OT -Montario Hardesty-RB -Jonathan Crompton-QB Insight Bowl Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6) Key Players [Minnesota] -Adam Weber-QB -Lee Campbell-ILB [Iowa State] -Reggie Stephens-OG -Alexander Robinson-RB Texas Bowl Navy (9-4) vs. Missouri (8-4) Key Players [Navy] N/A [Missouri] -Sean Weatherspoon-OLB -Danario Alexander-WR -Blaine Gabbert-QB Brut Sun Bowl Oklahoma (7-5) vs. Stanford (8-4) Key Players [Oklahoma] -Sam Bradford-QB (Injured) -Jermaine Gresham-TE (Injured)-Demarco Murray-RB -Chris Brown-RB -Trent Williams-OT -Travis Lewis-OLB -Keenan Clayton-OLB -Ryan Reynolds-ILB -Domonique Franks-CB -Gerald McCoy-DT-Demarcus Granger-DT -Auston English-DE/OLB [Stanford] -Toby Gerhart-RB Bell Hellicopter Armed Forces Bowl Houston (10-3) vs. Air Force (7-5) Key Players [Houston] -Case Keenum-QB [Air Force] N/A Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Arizona (8-4) vs. Nebraska (9-4) [Arizona] -Ricky Elmore-DE -Devin Ross-CB [Nebraska] -Ndamukong Suh-DT -Prince Amukamara-CB Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Bowling Green (7-5) vs. Idaho (7-5) [Bowling Green] -Tyler Sheehan-QB -Freddie Barnes-WR [Idaho] -Mike Iupati-OG -DeMaundray Woolridge-RB Champs Sports Bowl Miami (9-3) vs. Wisconsin (9-3) Key Players [Miami (Fl)] -Allen Bailey-DL -Jason Fox-OT -Orlando Franklin-OG -Darryl Sharpton-ILB -Colin McCarthey-LB -Brandon Harris-CB -Graig Cooper-RB -Jimmy Graham-TE -Dedrick Epps-TE [Wisconsin] -John Clay-RB -O'Brien Schofield-DE/OLB EagleBank Bowl UCLA (6-6) vs. Temple (9-3) [UCLA] -Reggie Carter-LB -Alterraun Verner-CB -Brian Price-DT [Temple] -Alex Joseph-LB Advocare V100 Independence Bowl Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5) Key Players [Texas A&M] -Von Miller-DE/OLB [Georgia] -Jeff Owens-DT -Geno Atkins-DT -Rennie Curran-OLB -Reshad Jones-S -Drew Butler-P -Joe Cox-QB -Michael Moore-WR Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl Clemson (8-5) vs. Kentucky (7-5) Key Players [Clemson] -CJ Spiller-RB -Jacoby Ford-WR -Thomas Austin-OG -DeAndre McDaniel-S -Crezdon Butler-CB -Ricky Sapp-OLB -Chris Chancellor-DB -Michael Palmer-TE [Kentucky] -Trevard Lindley-CB -Micah Johnson-ILB Emerald Bowl Boston College (8-4) vs. Southern California (8-4) Key Players [Boston College] -Mark Herzlich-OLB (Injury) -Mike McLaughlin-ILB [USC] -Anthony McCoy-TE -Jeff Byers-OG -Charles Brown-OT -Kris O'Dowd-C -Everson Griffen-DE -Malcolm Smith-OLB -Michael Morgan-OLB -Taylor Mays-S -Shareece Wright-CB -Damian Williams-WR -Stefan Johnson-RB (Injury) -CJ Gable-RB Meineke CarCare Bowl Pittsburgh (9-3) vs. North Carolina (8-4) Key Players [Pittsburgh] -Greg Romeus-DE -Billy Stull-QB -Oderick Turner-WR -Mick Williams-DT [UNC] -Marvin Austin-DT -Quan Sturdivant-ILB -Bruce Carter-OLB -Kendric Burney-CB -Deunta Williams-FS -Cam Thomas-NT Little Caesers Bowl Marshall (6-6) vs Ohio (9-4) Key Players [Marshall] -Darius Marshall-RB -Mario Harvey-LB [Miami-Ohio] -Taylor Price-WR -Noah Keller-LB Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Nevada (8-4) vs. Southern Methodist (7-5) [Nevada] -Colin Kaepernick-QB -Vai Taua-RB -Jonathan Amaya-S [SMU] -N/A San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Utah (9-3) vs. California (8-4) Key Players [Utah] -Zane Beadles-OT -Stevenson Syvester-OLB -Robert Johnson-FS [California] -Syd'Quan Thompson-CB -Jahvid Best-RB -Mike Tepper-OL -Tyson Alualu-DL Maaco Bowl Las Vegas Oregon State (8-4) vs. Brigham Young Key Players [Oregon State] -Sean Canfield-QB -James Rodgers-WR -Stephen Paea-DT [BYU] -Max Hall-QB -Harvey Unga-RB -Dennis Pitta-TE R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Southern Miss (7-5) vs. Middle Tennessee State (9-3) Key Players [Southern Mississippi] -Damion Fletcher-RB [Middle Tennessee State] -Chris McCoy-DE
I'm hoping we look at Dez Bryant, CJ Spiller, Jermaine Gresham, Dan Williams, Terrence Cody, Brandon Spikes, Derrick Morgan, Brandon Graham, or Rolando McClain in Round 1; Round 2 we look at Mike Iupati, AJ Edds, Jerry Hughes, Arrelious Benn, Ricky Sapp, Morgan Burnett, or Daryl Washington. Guys in later rounds I hope we look at include George Selvie, Micah Johnson, Cam Thomas, D'Anthony Smith, Brandon Lang, Charles Scott, Dennis Pitta, Ed Dickson, Jacoby Ford, Sergio Render, Nate Allen, Phil Taylor, Pat Angerer, and Torrel Troup.
Damian Williams intrigues me as well... Taylor Mays.. eh? Earl Thomas.... Maybe Our weakest links are WR, TE, FS, OLB, ILB,NT. I could see us taking a chance on a Shawn Merriman or Casey Hampton via free agency to fill one of these voids; possibly both. Antonio Bryant is a good signing if we make it. When it comes to our free agents that signing Ronnie Brown should be priority #1; If Fasano takes #2 Tight End money than keep him around. Could Will Allen or possibly Sean Smith move to Free Safety? We need to rid of the cancer that is Gibril Wilson.
I think Selvie made a terrible decision by not enter after his Junior season. He cost himself some serious money. I like his ability to rush the passer; I think his ability against the run is overrated.
Hardy's been injured off and on all season. he is talented but a lot of baggage comes with that talent.
Earl Thomas can play IMO. He's very good. Selvie needs A LOT of work IMO. One trick pony that has never seen a run play he likes. He's carrying around different kind of baggage than others IMO. No legal issues and despite the questions around his work ethic, he goes hard and produces.
Tried watching the Maaco bowl to see Jorgensen and Pita and it was just unwatchable. There was a 20 mph or more gale blowing during the game, I actually saw a punt go up in the air, and get blown backwards for a 4 yd punt.
You missed Robert Johnson the Utah FS... the guy had a good game and let me be the first to get on the Robert Johnson bandwagon.
I'm with you on that. He was great yesterday and if I remember right he had a good game vs Alabama last year. He has a definite nose for the ball.
Yeah, he has 13 INTs over the past three seasons improving each year on the number he put up before. Nice story about him growing up: “The most difficult part was just…seeing my mom kinda go through the hard times,” Johnson said. “We moved around a lot, and that was hard…but she always just told us that everything would be OK.” http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/sports/hard-work-propelled-johnson-from-tough-past-1.1944318
even when he was not intercepting the ball himself he makes plays. He deflected a couple of passes yesterday, one of which was picked by a teammate. I've seen him do that a few times this year as well in past years. he's not the fastest but I think his speed is good enough. His instincts are excellent, he positions himself well. His only downside I have seen is he isn't a real intimidating player if you're looking for him to be that
I don't know... he layed a couple good hits on Cal receivers yesterday. Anyhow, I want a FS that can help the CB cover the deep part of the field. I have grown tired of Wilsons act. Also, we need a guy in the secondary that can create turnovers and he appears to be good at that.
Wilson has been bad but Bell has been worse. Also Wilson is being asked to be a cover safety and he is not that. Every year prior to this year hes been a guy who does create a lot of turnovers but those years he was used close to the line (within 8-12 yards) as an in the box safety who helps cover flats and TE's. This year we're asking him to cover over the top much of the time and if you want him to be that guy these are the results you can expect. I could have told you this would happen before the year from the years I watched him extensively with the Giants. He is a physical player who likes to hit people but you put him in downfield coverage and he becomes the liability you see this year. Sorry for the rant, it just annoys me because hes being used all wrong. I put that one on the coaches and front office.
