Why didn't we play Lorenzo Booker sooner?

Because Cam is a moron and doesn't know what the hell he is doing.

book needs 10+ touches per game going forward

"Roman529 wrote:

I really loved Lo Booker today. Great speed, nice moves....he hits the hole faster than Ronnie Brown and without all the side to side motion...he also looks good catching the ball on screens....why didn't Cam use him more this year??? :confused2:

he does hit the hole faster thats because he is faster and there is no question that Browns is the much better back Booker knows that Brown knows that and ever one on the team knows that

All i heard was he had problems pass blocking. Whether that was psysical or mental i dont know. Seems a bit lame though knowing what most of the squad was saying about him in Pre-season.

"Roman529 wrote:

I really loved Lo Booker today. Great speed, nice moves....he hits the hole faster than Ronnie Brown and without all the side to side motion...he also looks good catching the ball on screens....why didn't Cam use him more this year??? :confused2:

To be honest, I think because LBook did something to tee Cam Cameron off, this whole episode simply smacks of something personal between Cam and LBook.

When Crowder is complimenting Booker for breaking ankles months ago, and we only see him play the last 5 games or so, someone, somewhere, was not a LBook fan...

"FanMarino wrote:

All i heard was he had problems pass blocking. Whether that was psysical or mental i dont know. Seems a bit lame though knowing what most of the squad was saying about him in Pre-season.

yeah well watching Chatman and Cobbs wasn't exactly like watching LT block

Another one of the many reasons Cam should get the boot.

"ChambersWI wrote:

yeah well watching Chatman and Cobbs wasn't exactly like watching LT block

you got that right. I guess that made more ppl think what was going on. Oh well at least it makes you think with Satele, Beck, Ginn and now Booker it wasnt such a bad draft after all.

"padre31 wrote:

To be honest, I think because LBook did something to tee Cam Cameron off, this whole episode simply smacks of something personal between Cam and LBook.

When Crowder is complimenting Booker for breaking ankles months ago, and we only see him play the last 5 games or so, someone, somewhere, was not a LBook fan...

I agree with you-there must have been something behind the scenes that we don't no about. I dont give a rats ass if he can't block. You don't need him too if you can gameplan for him. This guy has fantastic skills, great vision, moves, hands etc.. and you cant find a package for him after a full camp, preseason and 10 or 11 games. Cameron is a ****ing idiot and needs to go. I am sorry.

"Brown42000 wrote:

Because Cam is a moron and doesn't know what the hell he is doing.

Second post into this thread and a deduction of the failure of the HC... Do you have training and practice footage to support that statement?

This guy is probably an 80+ catch RB if he plays from week 1, lol.

Even though most of those are check downs where I'd prefer to get something working down field, I am very impressed with Lorenzo Booker. He looks like the fastest guy on the field even though he really isn't. I mean, he's fast as hell, but it's the confidence that he has in his speed. That may sound stupid, but he seems like one of those guys who plays with fire and doesn't hesitate to get his feet moving. I love the kid. He's going to be special. Poor man's Reggie Bush? You bet.

I didn't watch the game from today yet but I think we fans might be weary of anointing anyone anything who is on this 1-15 team. I guess to be rather course about it BUT if you have a big old pile of turds and look at them long enough one is going to catch your eye more than the others. That doesn't mean that turd would be the first thing you pick up if it were in a pile of diamonds though.

He's hardly an every down back is he, I mean come on. There is a reason switching him to wide receiver was discussed. We cant just blame Cameron for everything.

"padre31 wrote:

To be honest, I think because LBook did something to tee Cam Cameron off, this whole episode simply smacks of something personal between Cam and LBook.

When Crowder is complimenting Booker for breaking ankles months ago, and we only see him play the last 5 games or so, someone, somewhere, was not a LBook fan...

And even though CAM and Randy drafted this guy, CAM held him on the bench... This is what you are asking correct?

Well let's see... Ronnie was pounding for mega yards in both rushing and receiving. He lead the league in total yardage before he went down... Chatman then came in and was showing signs of another RB that could pound the ball and was quite efficient in his attack as well.

Once Chatman goes down, we have GADO and L. Booker. Now we are questioning why L. Booker wasn't more involved because he has stepped up now that he had a chance...

With the talent infront of him, who could have known? Now that he has shown what he can do, it is only a major plus to the team!!!

Still using the excuse of he can't pass block as an excuse to keep him out is just plain dumb so i doubt that can be it. He doesn't need to pass block because he's too small and should only be used on running plays or definate screens or at wide receiver, where he doesn't need to worry about pass blocking as long as he's on the field, he's a playmaker.

"fishyanks wrote:

I agree with you-there must have been something behind the scenes that we don't no about. I dont give a rats ass if he can't block. You don't need him too if you can gameplan for him. This guy has fantastic skills, great vision, moves, hands etc.. and you cant find a package for him after a full camp, preseason and 10 or 11 games. Cameron is a ****ing idiot and needs to go. I am sorry.

And how do you know that those skills and talent wasn't a result of holding him back and mentoring him?:confused2:

I agree, LBook definitely needed some more touches in past games. Flat out the guy is a play maker.

"FINintheMOON wrote:

And even though CAM and Randy drafted this guy, CAM held him on the bench... This is what you are asking correct?

Well let's see... Ronnie was pounding for mega yards in both rushing and receiving. He lead the league in total yardage before he went down... Chatman then came in and was showing signs of another RB that could pound the ball and was quite efficient in his attack as well.

Once Chatman goes down, we have GADO and L. Booker. Now we are questioning why L. Booker wasn't more involved because he has stepped up now that he had a chance...

With the talent infront of him, who could have known? Now that he has shown what he can do, it is only a major plus to the team!!!

So Cam the offensive guru somehow cannot find a spot to use Lorenzo Booker in until the entirety of the Rb corps is decimated due to injuires?

Somehow the Rb who can "get open in a phone booth" is not worthy of carving a niche's roll for on a 0-11 team?

No slot wr duty, no spot duty in the backfield, better to keep him inactive and not find a way to put a very talented football player out on the field?

Either Cam had a personal beef with LBook, or Cam doesn't know how to use talent to try and save his tenure in Miami, either way, Cam won't have to worry about handling that good dilemna anymore.

"Roman529 wrote:

I really loved Lo Booker today. Great speed, nice moves....he hits the hole faster than Ronnie Brown and without all the side to side motion...he also looks good catching the ball on screens....why didn't Cam use him more this year??? :confused2:

One of the great mysteries of all-time Dolphins lore. Cam really looks like a moron on this one. All Parcells needs to do is point to that alone, for a reason to say Cam doesn't have brains enough to coach the team.

Cam sabatoged himself with this decision, to wait til week 11 to put him in. Just screwy. :confused2:

"FINintheMOON wrote:

And how do you know that those skills and talent wasn't a result of holding him back and mentoring him?:confused2:

Guy, did you ever watch him at FSU? He had those moves and elusiveness. gimme a break.

"FanMarino wrote:

you got that right. I guess that made more ppl think what was going on. Oh well at least it makes you think with Satele, Beck, Ginn and now Booker it wasnt such a bad draft after all.

They didn't exactly set anyone else in the NFL on fire. Just because we played a lot of guys from this last draft means diddly-squat. Cam & Mueller played their guys (well most of them) because they wanted to put their stamp on the team. It didn't exactly work out, because they took a 6-10 team and actually made it worse.

He missed most of preseason due to family issues... A player doesn't deserve to play from the start when he misses, I believe all, of preseason. I don't know how much he missed for sure, but he did miss most of it.

But of course, just because Booker played this well after he got to know system well, means he'll excell very early in the season too because you know... these arm chair coaches are always right...

"PMZQ wrote:

They didn't exactly set anyone else in the NFL on fire. Just because we played a lot of guys from this last draft means diddly-squat. Cam & Mueller played their guys (well most of them) because they wanted to put their stamp on the team. It didn't exactly work out, because they took a 6-10 team and actually made it worse.

They took a 6-10 team into rebuilding mode isntead of trying to patchwork it like every other team.

Bring up "Trent Green" and "Joey Porter" arguments... but Green was brought here because he knew the system and so Beck wouldn't have to be rushed onto the field. Porter was brought in to offset the loss of Carter/Bowens....

"PMZQ wrote:

They didn't exactly set anyone else in the NFL on fire. Just because we played a lot of guys from this last draft means diddly-squat. Cam & Mueller played their guys (well most of them) because they wanted to put their stamp on the team. It didn't exactly work out, because they took a 6-10 team and actually made it worse.

I think the Rookies from the draft were the least of our problems.
Lack of depth and lack of talent at other positions and i wont start with injuries havnt helped.