5 Takeaways from Dolphins’ 20-7 Win over Patriots

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Dolphins’ Dominant Defense Picking Up Where They Left Off Last Year! 

Transitioning into 2022, the Josh Boyer lead Miami Dolphins defense did not miss a beat. Even with the absence of stalwart Byron Jones in the secondary, the New England offense could never get into a rhythm. Both Miami safeties, Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones, made game-changing plays for the defense. But it was undrafted cornerback Kader Kahou, who? Kahou shined at critical game moments. He may not be on your regular Miami Dolphin program but he will be moving forward. Kahou had himself a “Cinderella type day.”  He made several game-changing plays today including dropping Rhamondre Stevenson for a 4-yard loss and forcing a fumble by Patriot’s Nelson Agholor.  The Miami defense is back with a renewed swagger highlighted by a shining rookie -Kahou. Who? 

 

Mike Gesicki Absent in Dolphins Offense

Calling Mike Gesicki? Mike? The tight end out of Penn State was nowhere to be found on the newly minted McDaniel offense. Gesicki was targeted just once today for one yard.  The absence of Gesicki today was disconcerting, to say the least, and the utilization of the tight end position never really catalyzed. Durham Smythe recorded only one reception as well, going for 14 yards. It’s not rocket science, the Mike McDaniel scheme relies on production from the tight end position.

 

Mike McDaniel’s Head Coaching Debut

There aren’t many rookie head coaches who can say they have a winning record against Bill Belichick, yet McDaniel accomplished this feat today.  Although the Dolphin’s offense sputtered and was inconsistent at times, there was a noticeable and refreshing difference in play calling and schematic formations highlighted by using players in space with bold and aggressive play calling. For example, towards the end of the second half, McDaniel had a 4th and 7 from the Patriots 42-yard line. McDaniel with 24 seconds left elected to go for it. How did that turn out?  How about an “in-your-face” 42-yard touchdown from Tagovailoa to Waddle. The transition to McDaniel calling the plays from a strange dual system in 2021 led to a noticeable decrease in head-scratching plays of the past.  

 

Miami’s New Offensive Focus

It was no secret that Miami’s first-half game plan was to let the Cheetah (Tyreek Hill) loose in Miami Gardens. The Cheetah ran every which way in a variety of creative play calls dialed up by the first-year coach.  Hill made his presence known early and often.  The Patriots and their legendary coach, at the end of the day, did not have an answer for Hill who they were forced to account for on each play.  Hill finished the day with 8 receptions for 94 yards. Tagovailoa did look solid at times but flashed some of his trademark inconsistent play, especially in the fourth quarter. He continues to hold onto the ball too long in the pocket and must learn to throw the ball away.  Perhaps McDaniel has some more coaching magic up his sleeve; if he does, these new-look Dolphins may be playoff bound.   

 

Why The Dolphins Were Able to Pull Out the Commanding Win

While New England was able to win the field position and running game battle, the Dolphin’s defense with their relentless pressure and tight secondary coverage was able to come up with game-changing turnovers which ultimately won them the contest. New England’s offense showed little promise despite coming out strong on the initial drive. It was that suddenly reliable combination of Jevon Holland and Xavien Howard who stripped all hope away for the suddenly anemic Patriots. Holland grabbed the deflected Howard ball from ex-Dolphin Devante Parker and sent them packing back to the cold Northeast.  It was Kahou (who?), McDaniel, Xavien, Tyreek, and that rugged and reliable defense that said “get back on that plane; not today, not this year!”   

 

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Week 2 College Football Preview

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Week 2 of the 2022 college football season is finally here. Here are the top three college football previews and games you need to watch this week.

Alabama vs. Texas preview

#1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas Longhorns. 12 P.M. EST, FOX

  • Line: Alabama -20, o/u: 61.5

Alabama week 2 college football preview

This is a fully-focused Alabama team that lost a slew of star parts, and yet still ran for 278 yards last week and threw for 281 yards.

The offensive line has been worked on and tweaked to be better in pass protection. This allows Bryce Young time to to spread it around more.

The only noteworthy thing the Crimson Tide have to worry about is the notorious “horns down” penalty that Nick Saban did not even know existed.

You think Alabama is going to flinch for an instant when Texas connects on a 78-yard touchdown pass?

Texas week 2 college football preview

This will be the biggest week 2 college football game. Texas has the guys to at least hang with Bama at home, but they need a good start and to believe they really can do this

Steve Sarkisian and the coaching staff have settled in, there’s a healthy Bijan Robinson in the backfield, Quinn Ewers – at least prospect-wise – is as promising as any quarterback in the country. You’re not crazy to hype Xavier Worthy among the best wide receivers in college football, either.

How will the Longhorns react if Will Anderson Jr. sacks Ewers twice on the first drive? What happens when the Crimson Tide stops Bijan Robinson and the run?

Prediction

Alabama 45, Texas 27

Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh preview

#24 Tennessee Volunteers v Pittsburgh Panthers. 3:30 P.M. EST, ABC

  • Line: Tennessee -6.5, o/u: 66

Tennessee week 2 college football preview

The Tennessee offense is going to go off. The Vols’ offense looks as potent as ever, scoring 59 points in the season opener against Ball State. Hendon Hooker has a plethora of help.

Four of last year’s offensive line starters are back, but that unit allowed an SEC-worst 44 sacks last season. How effective this Vols offense can be is dependent on the guys up front.

Tennessee didn’t have a sack in last week’s game, and only had two tackles for loss. Linebacker Jeremy Banks will be looked upon to create some negative plays, as will defensive end Byron Young.

Pittsburgh week 2 college football preview

The running game was held in check, but Kedon Slovis had a terrific debut, throwing for over 300 yards. Now he gets to throw on a Tennessee secondary that struggled last season.

The Vols secondary has some experience in Trevon Flowers and Jaylen McCollough, but they were also a big reason why the Vols’ pass defense struggled in 2021. Slovis needs to feast on them.

Pitt finished third in the nation in sacks last fall, and their top havoc producers, Calijah Kancey and Habakkuk Baldonado, are still around to cause problems. If the Panthers D can create chaos and force three-and-outs, the Vols’ defense can expect to be on the field for much of the game.

Prediction

Tennessee 44, Pittsburgh 38

Kentucky vs. Florida preview

#20 Kentucky Wildcats at #12 Florida Gators. 7:30 P.M. EST, ESPN

  • Line: Florida -5, o/u: 52

Kentucky week 2 college football preview

The offense has a mayo-loving pro prospect of its own in quarterback Will Levis, coming off a 303-yard performance. He’ll keep pushing a Gator secondary that had issues with the Utah passing game late last week.

With only one starter returning, along with Auburn transfer Tashawn Manning, the Wildcats return only 45 career starts. Kentucky’s “Big Blue Wall” is young, inexperienced, and a work-in-progress.

Offensive coordinator Rick Scangarello will want to get Tayvion Robinson, who was marvelous in his Kentucky debut (6 receptions, 136 yards), the ball early and often on Saturday night.

Kentucky is also very deep at linebacker; it’s been an area of strength in Stoops’ recruiting operation. This means the Wildcats are less likely to tire late compared to Utah. If Kentucky wins, it’ll be likely because it won this battle.

Florida Gators week 2 college football preview

Led by quarterback Anthony Richardson, the Gators piled on 283 ground yards and four TDs, while averaging over seven yards per touch against a very good, and physical, team last week.

The Gators have plenty of talent up front, and start multiple five-star players on the defensive line. Still, Florida surrendered over 200 yards rushing to Utah last Saturday and was too often pushed back easily at the point of attack.

Kentucky’s top running backs are out, one with a suspension and another with an injury, so the Gators may get a break in the running game. But they still have to deal with Will Levis and his strong arm. Jason Marshall Jr. will have to keep up with Tayvion Robinson.

Anthony Richardson will be contained by the Wildcats defense, he will have to rely on his arm more than his legs. It needs to be the next step in his development in week 2 of college football.

Prediction

Florida 27, Kentucky 24

 

***This article was originally published on the ATB Network by Hussam Patel***

 

Hussam Patel is a Miami Dolphins contributor and Lead NFL Draft analyst at Five Reasons Sports Network, Director of Scouting at PhinManiacs and Editor at Dolphins ATB. Follow him on Twitter at @HussamPatel

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The most dangerous sports in 2022

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In principle, in almost every sport, you can get injured, but we do not call all of them dangerous. And in general, the concept of “danger” is highly extensible. What would be very dangerous for one would be commonplace for another? However, statistics show that some sports hobbies are too risky. As a rule, this risk is always reflected in the health of athletes. If you like entertainment but don’t want to take risks – there is a great way to have fun without leaving your home – you can play best casino slot games. In this ranking, we want to identify the most dangerous sports that can lead to significant injuries. 

 

Base jumping

Injury rate: Average of 25 athlete fatalities per year

 

Base jumping is similar to skydiving, as people are actually skydiving there. However, instead of jumping from a plane, they do so from tall buildings. As the name suggests, they jump from one stationary object to another.

 

This sport originated in the late 1970s, and athletes play it for the adrenaline rush. According to reports, the injury rate is 0.2-0.4% per jump. That is, according to statistics, one in sixty participants will be mortally wounded.

 

In addition, many people get injured due to a malfunction of the wingsuit. And that’s not to mention the fact that they hit hard with different parts of the body or the dome during the jump. Most base jumpers suffer from ankle sprains/fractures, mild concussions, or bruised knees. In general, it is more dangerous than traditional skydiving.

 

Luge

Injury rate: average 407 injuries per year

 

Luge can be different: on the ice, on the track, or on the road. Among them the most dangerous descent on the ice. This sport is based on gravity, where the athlete will lie on a longboard and roll on it at a decent speed. If you are wondering why sledding is included in the ranking of the most dangerous sports, then do not rush to conclusions.

 

It is important to understand that the board accelerates to a speed of 140 km / h. That is, any loss of balance leads to a very heavy fall. Although there have been few deaths to date, it nevertheless results in serious injury to athletes.

 

Compared to the skeleton, the sled is much more dangerous. For example, in 2010, on the opening day of the Winter Olympic Games held in Canada, luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili died. Also, statistics say that literally, every competition ends with a series of serious and minor injuries.

 

Gymnastics

Injury rate: 100,000 injuries per year

 

As we all know, gymnastics is about balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. In this sport, literally, all the muscles of the body are used. Some of the very common injuries prevalent in this sport are wrist fractures, cartilage damage, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Even minor injuries later become a big problem, resulting in a decrease in bone density.

 

To date, one death has been recorded from this sport. Gymnast Julissa D’Anne Gomez crashed while ski jumping, paralyzing her legs. Unfortunately, she eventually died due to her injury.

 

Race

Horses, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and so on. All this is dangerous to varying degrees and often very traumatic. When it comes to horse racing, injuries have the same impact on horses as they do on people. If damage to equipment is half the trouble, then injuring an animal is already bad. Imagine this statistic – an average of ten horses die every week.

 

Looking at supercars or motorcycle racing becomes generally scary. They go up to 200+ mph. The speed at this limit is literally deadly. The slightest mistake in management is the risk of injuring not only yourself but also the surrounding riders.

 

Of course, some safety measures are used, but car accidents still happen. In addition, over forty deaths have been recorded in sports in just two decades. In addition, statistics are faced with almost 220 accidents every year.

 

Surfing big waves

Injury rate: 2.2 injured for every 1,000 people

 

This is a common surf statistic that works with strong ocean currents. Sometimes such entertainment leads to serious injury and sometimes even death.

A fall from a large wave of approximately 6.2 to 15.5 m is serious damage, and few people go back to land without any injuries after that. Consequently, common injuries are dislocations, sprains, and fractures of the legs, arms, forearms, and even the back.

The Incoming Improvements for Tyler Herro in his 4th Year

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Tyler Herro has been the center of attention so far this off-season when it comes to Miami Heat talk. From trade rumors of Kevin Durant to Donovan Mitchell, his names been thrown around a ton.

Some of that is viable when it comes to the search of upgrading a team that was so close to the finish line, but that doesn’t mean the narrative of Herro on the court needs to change.

We can take both the positive and negative into account when discussing gradual improvements: the positive being his 6th man of the year regular season and the negative being his playoff decline.

It’s always crucial for a player to focus on the necessary areas of their game to maximize. But the public opinion as of late seems to vocalize what he isn’t instead of what he is.

So let’s start by addressing what he is as currently constructed.

The place to start is that he’s coming off a highly efficient three point shooting season off the catch. He shot 42% on spot-up triples, which is a great counterpart for a player who is mainly an on-ball usage guy.

Maintaining that number would be important as his shot creation expands, but it should also be noted that his spot-up attempts could increase as well. With Victor Oladipo replacing PJ Tucker in the regular season rotation in theory, that provides more usage to spread around, and more importantly, more rim pressure.

Capitalizing on those off-ball opportunities could lead to that jump in PPG.

The other main aspect of his game that has shown to be elite this past year is the pull up shooting. That’s essentially always been his bread and butter, but he took a major step this year in how he got to those pull-up spots.

The coverage formula is simple: if he sees drop, he sees a bucket at the elbow. But he expanded on that a bit in the regular season.

He gained comfort against switches, while simultaneously upping his willingness to actually accept the screen.

For a long period of time, he would refuse any screen that came his way, but well, he walked away from the off-season with that added gadget.

And now the gadget of this off-season doesn’t involve refusing or accepting the screen in the pick and roll. It’s about doing without that screener all together.

The beginning stages of that development began taking place during this season. It’s not always about a pure iso, but drawing out the big man following a screen and making them pay.

Herro’s go-to in that occurrence is to space as far as possible, and flow into a pull-up right over the top of the bigger defender.

His high release point allows him to continually get a clean look out of it. Looking at the clips above, it’s not that he’s getting open looks through this movement. But he’s getting a comfortable look since he believes in that abrupt pull-up.

The reason I bring this up is that introduction layer is what stalled him out at times in the post-season.

Every time a screen came, two defenders came. They began blitzing him over and over until he made them alter the scheme. The issue was the only counter to it was not calling for the screen in the first place.

So, is there total trust in him as an isolation player?

Well, we will see the answer to that at some point this year, but it’s not going to be a needed element for long periods of time. It’s just as a counter in his back pocket.

Getting back to his formula against big men on the switch, that will be his isolation staple as well. The talks about separation were a big conversation early in his career, but simply rising over the top became his way of getting by that.

There are three things that can take his game to the next level when exiting this off-season, and this is step 1. It’s all about finding that segue from regular season to playoffs, and he’ll benefit with this addition in both time stamps.

 

When speaking about finding a consistent base from regular season to playoffs, the ability to get to the rim is a good start. Rim attacks naturally decline for guys when entering the post-season, due to everything being much more in the half-court and teams can scheme against it.

Herro found himself in a groove in the regular season as an attacker, since his floater became a sticking point in the in-between game. He was averaging just under 12 drives per game, while generating around 6 attempts a night off those attacks.

Yet when the playoffs hit, both numbers basically sliced in half: he averaged 3.6 attempts a night on 6.8 drives.

We always have the discussion about embracing contact around the rim as that strong attacker, which coincides with added trips to the free throw line, but I’m just not sure that’s the sustainable force.

What I mean by that is it’s all about finding things that create positive outcomes in both the regular season and playoffs. And when looking at the clips above, that’s the middle ground that seems to pop.

He’s never going to fly through the lane like Ja Morant to get the foul call, yet he’s methodical enough to take those slow-footed floaters. The combination there is bump-lean-float.

That formula is why he’s so comfortable on the baseline. That out of bounds line shows there’s nobody going to come back-side, meaning he can bump and lean freely.

He seems to have gained some extra muscle as well, which helps this case even more, but there’s no doubt this subtle, and somewhat minor, movement can take his game to the next level no matter the time of year.

Breaking that specific barrier inside the lane not only gives him more options, but it can free up that mid-range pull-up base that he loves to get back to so often. If he can mirror those contact embraced baseline drives into his regular pick and roll reps, that’ll create the necessary diversity to maximize all three levels.

Now, the final improvement area isn’t as ball-centric as you may think.

To zoom out for a second into a Heat sense, I’ve mentioned a few times recently that I believe Erik Spoelstra leans heavily into their movement offense this year.

They already run a ton of motion, but with all of the guards on the roster, it should be beneficial to make defenses run and chase in the half-court at a higher rate.

What that means for Tyler Herro could be very intriguing. One of the downfalls to the playoff lineup of Jimmy Butler-Victor Oladipo-Tyler Herro was that movement was the primary factor to it working properly. If Butler was in isolation with Dipo and Herro standing around, the play was dead.

Simply, that can’t be the case this year.

I’d say that Herro is pretty good off the move, and also a very underrated screener off the ball, but it’s more about consistency and role within the offense. I wouldn’t exactly say this is something you can fully work on in the off-season, but it’s something to prepare for.

The clip above is a perfect example: a defense preparing for his next move as he looks to be shooting into a DHO, he fakes it, cuts back door, and gets an open lay-in out of it. Easy buckets were popping up often when he ran this type of stuff, but many of us forgot about that.

Why is that?

Well, we didn’t see much of this in the playoffs. Once again, part of that is defenses buckling up in a different manner, but there will still be opportunties to pounce on this upcoming year with more shooting on the floor.

The perception of Herro during the off-season always gets a bit wanky, but my perception of him as the basketball player never wavered. Yes, he’s a good enough headliner piece to get you in the conversation of a Donovan Mitchell type, but that doesn’t mean you only focus on the playoff decline now that he’s staying on the roster.

He has some things to patch up as I noted in this piece, but the only reason we focus on so many of the minor elements is due to the fact he already has so much to offer.

He grew as a creator. He grew as a play-maker. He grew as an all-around scorer. Now it’s time to grow as a player with a substancial amount of on-court attention coming his way.

I believe he will have the neccessary counters ready, and I also believe in what he is at this stage. Don’t let off-season rumors fog your view of a high level basketball player.

 

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Week 1 College Football preview

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Week 1 of the 2022 college football season is finally here. Here are the top three Week 1 college football games you need to watch, and a preview of each.

Arkansas vs. Cincinnati preview

#23 Cincinnati Bearcats v #19 Arkansas Razorbacks. 3:30 P.M. EST, ESPN

  • Line: Arkansas -7, o/u: 52

Cincinnati Week 1 College Football Preview

There might be big talent losses in several areas, but the offensive front is loaded with all-stars and veterans, and it should be among the best in the nation at keeping defenses out of the backfield

Coach Luke Fickell’s comments raise some alarms heading into the Razorbacks stadium. He admitted that the Bearcats are not suited to play against a loud SEC home crowd.

Cincinnati lost a talented quarterback in Desmond Ridder, can they replace his production week 1 against the Razorbacks?

The biggest key in winning this top 25 matchup in week 1 for the Bearcats is containing Arkansas quarterback K.J. Jefferson.

Arkansas Week 1 College Football Preview

Razorbacks quarterback K.J. Jefferson was good last year; however can he be special against a good defense in the Cincinnati Bearcats in week 1?

Without a doubt, Jefferson will be the key for the Razorbacks. Furthermore, their running game should help him out. The team led the SEC in rushing.

The passing efficiency should be there against a revamped Cincinnati secondary that lost a slew of NFL talents. With the loss of Treylon Burks to the NFL, coach Pittman wants to see how good receiver Drew Sanders can be.

Utah vs. Florida preview

#7 Utah Utes v Florida Gators. 7 P.M. EST, ESPN

  • Line: Utah -2.5, o/u: 53.5

Utah Week 1 College Football Preview

Linebacker Devin Lloyd might be gone, but former Gator Mohamoud Diabate is a good one to try helping the cause.

The defensive front will once again be a killer in the backfield, and the tackles are massive human beings who’ll gum up the works.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham brings a veteran, disciplined team against the Gators in Week 1. The Utes are led by standout QB Cam Rising, who threw for 2,493 yards and 20 touchdowns to five interceptions, along with 74 rushes for 499 yards and six touchdowns.

Florida Week 1 College Football Preview

Gainesville’s own Anthony Richardson, with his superb athleticism and arm, is the face of the team as its quarterback. Richardson’s supporting cast is full of returning players.

Head coach Billy Napier squares off against a top-10 team in Week 1 as his first game as the Gators coach. Napier brings along a few of the good parts from Ragin’ Cajun days; the offensive line really will be a strength, and the running back situation is about as deep as any in the SEC.

The Gators will have to rely on a good rotation on the defensive front and return top NFL draft prospects in Brenton Cox Jr., Gervon Dextor, and Jason Marshall Jr.

Florida’s run defense has to prove it can be night-and-day better than it was last season, as Patrick Toney is in charge of the defense this season.

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State preview

#5 Notre Dame at #2 Ohio State. 7:30 P.M. EST, ABC

  • Line: Ohio State -16.5, o/u: 58.5

Notre Dame Week 1 College Football Preview

New head coach Marcus Freeman’s biggest test is right out of the gates Week 1 against last year’s college football finalist Ohio State. No pressure, Marcus.

It’s the debut of new quarterback Tyler Buchner. Notre Dame needs to establish a running game that is much more effective than that in order to support Buchner. Furthermore, stud tight end Michael Mayer will be targeted most of the game due to an injury sustained by wide receiver Avery Davis.

Al Golden is the new defensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish. Will he and his secondary hold up against a talented trio of another batch of Buckeye receivers in Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Emeka Egbuka?

Notre Dame fills the loss of Kyle Hamilton with Northwestern transfer Brandon Joseph, and eyes will be on EDGE rusher Isaiah Foskey who has first round potential in this year’s draft cycle.

Ohio State Week 1 College Football Preview

Ryan Day’s squad returns Heisman hopeful quarterback C.J. Stroud against a top-5 team in Notre Dame in Week 1 of college football. No one boasts Ohio State’s skill position talent, and it may very well be the reason why they are heavily favored.

The Buckeyes feature three of the top 12 players in the Heisman odds with quarterback C.J. Stroud, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

The Buckeyes defense was its major problem last season against top teams in Alabama, Michigan, and Oregon. Ryan Day brought in Jim Knowles from Oklahoma State to shore up the run defense.

The linebacker play from Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg will come into focus to stop the Fighting Irish ground attack.

 

***This article was originally published on the ATB Network by Hussam Patel***

 

Hussam Patel is a Miami Dolphins contributor and Lead NFL Draft analyst at Five Reasons Sports Network, Director of Scouting at PhinManiacs and Editor at Dolphins ATB. Follow him on Twitter at @HussamPatel

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8 Baseball Facts Even The Biggest Fans May Not Know

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Baseball is a great sport for facts and stats, but some fall through the cracks, and not even the biggest fans know them. Here are eight of the greatest.

Two Yankees Managers Share The World Series Win Record

The New York Yankees have been dominating baseball since the glory days of Babe Ruth. It should come as no surprise that two of their managers share the record for most World Series wins at seven each; Joe McCarthy (1931-1946) and Casey Stengel (1949-1960)

 

The Manager With The Most Wins Also Has The Most Losses

The manager who has achieved the most career wins is Connie Mack, who managed the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950. He has also racked up the most career losses. This is probably because of his 50-year managerial career and may not be repeated with the level of staff turnover we see today.

 

Joe DiMaggio Married Marylin Monroe

For non-baseball fans, this is probably the only fact you know about any baseballer. Joe DiMaggio married Marylin Monroe in 1954, but the union only lasted 9 months; less than a full season. Joe’s biggest achievements on the field include his 56-game hitting streak, a record that still stands today. The linked article on Joe DiMaggio has even more great facts about the legendary player. 

 

The First Pro Team Was The Cincinnati Red Stockings

Back in 1866, the first professional baseball team was formed. The Cincinnati Baseball Club wore red stockings and was the first team to recruit and pay players. This was so they could tour the country and play other amateur teams at Union Cricket Club Grounds.

 

Two Players Share The Longest Career Record

Both these players had an astonishing 27-year career in professional baseball, though they did it in different centuries. Cap Anderson played from 1871 to 1897, setting his record in baseball’s early days. Nolan Ryan managed to play for 27 seasons between 1966 and 1993, an amazing amount of time for the modern game.

 

Yogi Berra Holds Two World Series Records

No player has won more World Series titles than Yogi Berra, and he also holds the record for most World Series appearances. The hall-of-famer played in 14 World Series in his career, walking away with 10 wins and the rings to match; one for all his fingers and thumbs.

 

Only Three Players Have Hit Over 700 Career Home Runs

Babe Ruth hit three homers in his last game in May 1935, setting a career record of 714 home runs. It took another 39 years for his record to be broken by Hank Aaron in 1974, who finished his career on 755. This record lasted until Barry Bonds hit his 756th in 2007, finishing his career on 762 which is the career record to this day.

 

Speaking Of Hank Aaron…

The career record for the most runs batted in (RBI) stands at 2,297, set by Hank Aaron over his 21 years as a pro-baller. He played for the Braves for 19 seasons and finished up at the Milwaukee Brewers for the last two years of his astounding career.

Baseball is the sport of kings, and the names featured in these facts are true kings of the game. Next time you are shooting the breeze with a baseball fan, drop some of these big facts into the conversation.

College Football storylines to watch this season

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Week 0 kicks off this Saturday before Labor Day Weekend’s huge slate of games. So with the season about to start, here are the top five college football storylines to watch.

Conference realignment

Arguably the biggest college football storyline this season, it remains to be seen only how big the SEC and Big Ten, especially with their new media deal, want to get.

Oklahoma and Texas are in their finals season within the Big 12 before transitioning to the SEC. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF are set to join the Big 12 next season.

The ACC is taking away divisions in 2023 as the Atlantic and Coastal will be no more.

The Pac-12 on the other hand, looks to be disassembled as Oregon is in talks to join the Big Ten along with USC and UCLA.

Mo’ Money, No Problems

The second top college football storyline is the fact that NIL is making athletes into small corporations.

Millionaires. Cars. Shiny bling. Endorsements. These are among the parts of NIL rights after its first calendar year. We enter the second season of NIL with somewhat of a calm that has centered over the landscape.

2022 sure feels set to be the first season where NIL deals are widely accepted and no longer a novelty in the world of college sports. NIL contracts established a standard for recruiting and team personnel, but some of the deals in 2022 have created a national buzz.

There’s the booster funded collectives that garner recruitment for teams like Texas A&M and the University of Miami.

Here are some of the most unique NIL deals of 2022:

  • Bijan Robinson signs with Lambroghini Austin
  • DeColdest Crawfords signs with HVAC company
  • Jaden Rashada’s $9.5 million NIL Contract
  • Texas Tech players receiving base pay of $25,000

Are they really back?

Another top college football storyline this season is the emergence of the Texas Longhorns and Miami Hurricanes.

After 20 years getting lost in the championship wilderness, Miami may have finally figured it out. The solution? Money. Miami native Mario Cristobal got a $80 milllion contract.

Miami finally got a coach who understands the culture and can recruit, added an NIL battleship in John Ruiz, and a plan to spend their way to a championship that doesn’t seem outlandish — and not that far off for the Hurricanes.

But will it translate on the field?

Head coach Steve Sarkisian has a slew of all-star talents across the board, and he’s got the skill guys that could and should be as good as any in the country outside of Alabama and Ohio State.

Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Bijan Robinson, and not to mention the glorified football powerhouse transitioning into the SEC. However, with its stars and money– can Texas win the Big 12?

Alabama vs. Texas A&M

The date is Oct. 8. Texas A&M at Alabama. Circle it in red. Hell, circle it in blood. This has immediately escalated into the most bitter rivalry of 2022—if not ever.

One of the biggest college football storylines, if not THE biggest storyline is the fuel raged inferno between Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher.

May 18th, Nick Saban opened Pandora’s box and launched an attack on Jimbo Fisher saying the Aggies “bought every player on their team.” Jimbo Fisher fired back and called his former boss’s statements “despicable”, stated that Saban is a “narcissist who thinks he’s God.”

Texas A&M beat Alabama last year 41-38 last year, but the Crimson Tide have dominated the matchup over the years. One day, the Aggies could post a problem for the Saban led Crimson Tide.

Per 24/7 sports, the Aggies landed four five-star recruits in the 2022 class and finished with the No. 1 signing class for the 2022 cycle.

October 8th, 2022 will just mean more.

College Football games to watch

Of course, there are no college football storylines without games being actually played. Here are the top three games to watch this college football season:

Notre Dame at Ohio State, September 3rd

Marcus Freeman  has done everything right since taking over the Fighting Irish. Now, he must face his alma mater in his first game as a head coach. Heisman hopeful C.J. Stroud and his Buckeyes, of course, are aiming to start a potential national title season with a bang.

Alabama at Texas, September 10th

Two college football powerhouses will look to put on a spectacular show. This is not your old Texas Longhorns team, especially on the defensive side of the ball. They will face a tough test as the Crimson Tide have reloaded with names like Jahmyrr Gibbs, Jermaine Burton and Tyler Harrell.

Miami at Texas A&M, September 17th

First-year coach Mario Cristobal get a tough test against the hyped up Aggies. Cristobal is a proven recruiter and winner and has put together a legitimately great support staff. While the Hurricanes have Tyler Van Dyke at quarterback, can the Hurricanes protect him against a talented Aggie defense?

 

***This article was originally published on the ATB Network by Hussam Patel***

Hussam Patel is a Miami Dolphins contributor and Lead NFL Draft analyst at Five Reasons Sports Network, Director of Scouting at PhinManiacs and Editor at Dolphins ATB. Follow him on Twitter at @HussamPatel
 
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Marlins Prospect Nasim Nunez Playing the Game with Joy

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The Marlins have a long history with speedy base stealers, especially those that play in the middle infield. The latest player to fit this archetype for Miami is 22-year-old shortstop prospect, Nasim Nunez.

Recently promoted to the Double-A level, Nunez stands out among Miami’s Top-30 prospects considering he already has two Major League-ready skills: defense and base running.

Having a player like Nasim Nunez in the system provides the Marlins value and potential. His development remains integral to Miami’s long-term success, but that’s not something that worries Nunez.

“The game doesn’t change,” he said. “You just got to go out there and have fun, and continue to play the game with joy.”

While MLB Pipeline lists Nunez’s Major League ETA at 2024, Nunez has made it a habit of proving people wrong. He’s always played with a chip on his shoulder because many evaluators considered him too small, but he’s proven them wrong at each level.

Now, Nunez focuses solely on being a better version of himself every day. And that single-mindedness continues to benefit both the player and the organization.

Marlins’ Nasim Nunez Sports ‘Gold Glove’ Potential

Miami selected Nunez with the No. 46 overall selection in the 2019 MLB Amateur Draft. MLB Pipeline called the shortstop from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA, the “best defensive shortstop” in the class.

“Nunez might contend for a Gold Glove in the big leagues right now. He’s silky smooth with fast-twitch actions, quick hands and feet and a plus-plus arm that delivers accurate throws from any conceivable angle.”

While this might seem like an overstatement, watching Nunez play defense proves otherwise.

 

Nunez credited his baseball coaches growing up for instilling a dedicated approach to defense. He stressed making each play as fundamental to his approach—recording each out reliably. He admitted the spectacular plays come, but it’s about being in the right position.

Nunez called Jose Reyes and Andrelton Simmons his main two inspirations at shortstop growing up. At present, Nunez sports a 94.7 fielding percentage over 379 defensive chances this season.

Nasim Nunez’s combination of speed and skill should keep Marlins fans bullish on his future.

The Marlins have a spotty history with second round selections, but the team did land Giancarlo Stanton in 2007. Another second-round success came in 2004, when the Marlins took pitcher Jason Vargas out of California State University Long Beach.

The franchise’s first second-round pick came in 1992 with the selection John Lynch from Stanford University. Lynch, who would go on to win a Super Bowl and earn a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, actually threw the first pitch in organization history, playing for the Marlins’ Single-A Erie Sailors squad.

Nasim Nunez Ready to “Run Through It” for the Marlins

Aside from his defensive acumen, Nasim Nunez flashes another Major League-ready skill: base running.

Splitting time between Marlins affiliates in Beloit (A+) and Pensacola (AA), Nunez enters the season’s home stretch with 56 stolen bases. That figure is seventh most amongst all levels of the game.

Prior to his promotion, Nunez swiped a Midwest League-leading 49 bases and remained on pace to break the single-season stolen bases record for the Beloit Sky Carp. When he transferred to the Blue Wahoos, Nunez stood just 17 steals away from claiming the Beloit’s record (66), which Brian Finley set in 1984.

Speed has always been a part of his game. But as he graduates to the upper levels of Minor League Baseball, Nunez knows there’s more to it than that.

“Growing up I would just run. Get on base—take off. As I get older, me being on base is beneficial to the team, even if I don’t steal. Because I’m in the back of the pitcher’s head.”

Nunez talked about how pitchers change their approach on the mound once he’s reached base. Splitting the pitcher’s attention and focus immediately benefits the team.

“They’ll be more inconsistent with strike command,” Nunez noted, with pitchers opting for fastballs to minimize his opportunities to swipe a bag. He analyzes each pitcher’s speed to the plate, and gauges their attention before deciding to run.

He knows how valuable being on base can be, so it’s more than just taking off these days. Nunez called “being smart on the basepaths and taking what the game gives you” his primary focuses nowadays.

 

Teammates marvel at Nunez’s speed. Fellow Blue Wahoo Davis Bradshaw called Nunez “the most fun to watch on this team.”

“When he gets that walk, it automatically turns into a triple because he’s going to steal second and third,” said Bradshaw. “I love Nunez to death, and he’ll be fun to watch.”

Nunez Finally Moving Through the Marlins System

Moving through the system might induce anxiety for some players, but not Nunez. He admitted a need to get adjusted to the new level, but said: “The game? It’s still the same game.”

He’s had his struggles at times, including a 1-for-34 start to his High-A career, but he’s been able to adjust and develop beyond those early difficulties.

Over his final 53 games for Beloit, Nunez registered a .290 batting average with a .436 on-base percentage. He balanced a 22.1 percent strikeout rate with a 20 percent walk rate.

But one veteran baseball scout ignores numbers when considering Nunez in his evaluations.

“I see a baseball player,” the scout said, noting Nunez’s instincts and defense to impact the game in different ways.

Even through those early struggles, Nunez refused to get consumed by the numbers. He remained focused on the bigger picture: winning and playing the game the right way.

Nunez admitted a great player told him: “Don’t worry about the numbers right now. It’s about the process. It’s about going out there and learning who you are.”

Perhaps the most difficult stretch of Nunez’s career came early for him. Just 51 games into his professional tenure, Nunez’s career (and that of so many other prospects) was put on hold due to the COVID-19.

He admitted he “had a lot of time to do nothing,” but said this time away from the game helped open his eyes. Nunez leaned on his family and support system to maintain his focus on his dreams.

His family challenged him in that regard, asking, “Do you want to be a Major Leaguer, or just someone who got drafted?”

Next Steps for Nunez and the Marlins

From there, Nunez renewed his effort and dedication, developing a different mindset heading into his first spring training. He grew more confident in himself and his abilities in a game he’s played for most of his life. Nunez draws on that familial challenge and the advice of teammates to improve himself each and every day.

He remembers a veteran telling him: “Failing or succeeding, you have to be confident in who you are. That’s going to allow you to play the game to the best of your ability—to affect the game in different ways.”

Affecting the game in different ways remains Nunez’s the biggest boost to Miami’s system. As his third professional season stretches on, he hopes to maintain focus while playing within himself.

“I want to run through it,” Nunez said, wanting “to stay strong, stay healthy, and stay consistent” heading into a pivotal offseason.

He acknowledged players at the Double-A level remain more consistent from day-to-day and he aims to do that, mining every at-bat and every defensive rep for additional information.

Nunez called chewing gum an integral part of his focus, as he gnashes away during games and blows the occasional photogenic bubble. He said the taste of mint helps him lock in.

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If and when Nunez makes his Major League debut with the Marlins, Juan Pierre’s single-season stolen base record (65) set in 2003 will be on notice.

Nasim Nunez and the Marlins Future

Nasim Nunez remains a consensus Top-30 prospect in the Marlins system. And while Miami sports several other highly-touted middle infield prospects, few carry his current combination of speed and defense that could help the big club tomorrow.

The future of the shortstop position with the Marlins remains in question. Miguel Rojas signed a two-year contract extension last offseason, but at 33-years-old, he’s not the long-term answer at the position. Rojas might not even be the starting shortstop for next season, as he may transition to a utility role.

The Marlins minor league system currently lacks a shoo-in shortstop prospect at the upper levels. Nunez’s middle infield partner in Pensacola, Jose Devers, holds a 40-man roster spot and made a brief appearance with the Marlins in 2021. But injuries slowed his development in 2022 and he seems set a second base.

Miami’s other potential shortstop prospect came to the organization at this year’s trade deadline. Jordan Groshans landed with the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and has done well there despite being young (22) for the level. Scouts, though, project Groshans as more of a third-baseman rather than shortstop.

Regardless of how it plays out, Nunez has a bright future and a love for the game. He says the talent coming to baseball these days will draw back old fans and win over new ones.

“I say, if you think baseball is boring, you’re not watching the right parts,” Nunez said in an interview with Joe Frisaro.

Nunez’s playing style and swag will certainly help win over fans. And his dream of being a Major Leaguer may very well be realized sooner rather than later thanks to those fast feet, his slick glove, and a little bit of bubblegum.

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Caleb Martin’s Simple Game Blending into a Simplified Role

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When Caleb Martin spoke after the season in his exit interview, he seemed to have two statements that stood out among the rest. The first was that he wanted to be back in Miami, which ended up coming true after he signed a multi-year contract to return to the Heat.

The second comment that stood out regarded his role. When I asked him about certain tweaks in his game moving forward, he brought up the role of guys like PJ Tucker and Draymond Green. Two guys who are guarded by bigger guys and size up, yet focus on being a “tweener” who can screen, roll, and play-make.

With him saying that on May 31st prior to the start of the off-season, Caleb Martin now finds himself in that exact position. After Tucker signed with Philly and the Heat yet to replace that starting 4 position, it’s created many conversations in this space on what’s next for Miami positionally.

Could Martin be that 4? Will Jimmy Butler bump up a position slot? Could they go big?

Those are all debatable questions that will alter depending on who is answering, but that’s not what I’m focusing on right now.

When you hear the name Martin at this time of year, many Heat fans minds immediately shoot to the hole at the 4. But how about we discuss the valued role he’s going to play instead of the starter vs bench conversation?

From the team’s perspective last year, they wanted him to focus on being Jimmy-lite in a way. He was the back-up 3, yet if Butler was out on a specific night, they handed him a bigger chunk of the load offensively to see how he would handle it.

But now that the guard room got deeper and the big man room shrunk, it leads us back to those comments I provided earlier. Instead of eyeing the Butler’s of the world, he’s going to be eyeing the role that Tucker just played this past year. Once again, that’ll be the case whether he’s a high level reserve or the starting four.

The point to make on that topic is they won’t provide a ceiling to that role. The current goal is to utilize full-on expansion heading into camp, starting with the spots they place him as a creator off the roll.

One of the things that made Tucker so great in his offensive load last year was he found his niche. Hand-off, roll, floater. After not being the greatest finisher for some time, that two foot plant and one hand push shot became a staple to keep defenses honest inside the lane.

The reason I bring this up is while Martin’s reading this blueprint, he won’t be copy and pasting by any means.

Martin’s athleticism and quick first step shouldn’t be taken lightly. He’s not the slow paced floater type of guy that a Tucker or Draymond Green might be.

Instead, as shown in the clip above, he can mix in some blow-bys against slower defenders to get to those cross-body shots that he loves to use around the basket.

But still, that type of scoring stuff isn’t the “expansion” I’m discussing. It’s actually a totally different dimension.

The Heat are going to be leaning into an even heavier motion offense this season in my personal opinion, meaning a Martin type fits that mold perfectly. While Martin is usually the open guy on the floor to make defenses pay after mishaps, he’s going to be more of the disruptor himself this season.

How is that? Well, his play-making off the roll will be watched very closely.

Like I said, Tucker was a lot of things for that Heat team last year, but I will say this wasn’t one of them. A guy with a bit more length and athletisism to keep both the ball and the defense moving will tie the bow on a lot of Miami’s movement sets.

Since they’re going to lack pure size on the roster, they will have to lean heavily into speed, and this is exactly how it’s done. You may be thinking that’s a lot on Martin’s plate to improve on as a play-maker, but they layed out the role for him a few months back. I believe he can add that dimension from what we’ve seen so far.

On the flip side of what he can add, let’s also just address what he is at this current moment. To say it simply, he’s a baseline roamer. A true corner threat who likes to operate sideline to sideline so he can maximize spacing for certain guards on the roster.

He’s a player that plays in his role and doesn’t stray off, which Miami loves.

If you want a stat that proves that statement to its core, I’ve got just that: according to NBA.com, Caleb Martin took 155 triples this past season, and 148 of them were open.

They classify “open” as the closest defender being 4 feet or beyond from him, but it still makes sense when thinking back on it. He’s the guy you’re going to help off of, but it should also be said that he made them pay for that pretty often.

Martin shot 41% from beyond the arc this past season, and even shot 43% on three-point pull-ups. He just takes what he is given, and potentially in a lineup with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Kyle Lowry to start the year, that’s a pretty good description to have.

Looking at the clips above, it should also be noted that he’s a very solid off-ball mover at this point in time. With his defender usually being the drifter, he has many opportunities for easy buckets after they fall asleep on the back-side.

Yet again, that’s another thing to be expanded upon in their movement sets.

After diving into what Martin is now and the realistic version of what he can become, let’s utilize this last part to address best case scenario. As I said before, he’s a role player who doesn’t stray out of that exact role. But what if they allow him to at times?

When you have pure athletes on the roster, the goal is to place them in spots to set up that inital burst. One of those places is transition, which they’ve totally allowed him to be free with. But the next step will be if he can do it in tighter spaces of the half-court.

As seen in the clip above, we’ve seen slight glimpses of flashy moves and speedy drives to the basket from either wing, but could there be consistency coming with it?

There’s been consistency with the finishing product of those moves actually, since he’s been super solid around the rim in general. Martin shot a little over 60% less than 10 feet from the basket this past year, which was actually on decent volume.

Yes most of those attempts aren’t the type of drives I just showed in that clip, but that’s something that could make him much more dangerous.

He’s already “dangerous” on one side of the floor, in a way that makes me think I don’t need to bring it up. He screams versatility with the way he can provide pressure baseline to baseline, showed to be one of their better on-ball defenders this season, and now will have that all put to the test over more minutes this upcoming year.

The only true question mark on that side of the floor for him will be about sizing up. Miami’s going to switch everything anyway, but Martin won’t be able to handle a switch onto a 5 just as Tucker did for this group. Adjustments will be made on that front from a team perspective, but the point is they have a lot of confidence in him in many areas.

Caleb Martin has a very simple game. But now they’re handing him a pretty simple role. “Versatility is huge in the playoffs,” Martin said when I asked him about his role after the season. And well, this would be a way for him to branch into that come playoff time.

 

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2023 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Watchlist

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Summer scouting season is underway and continues with the wide receiver class. Here is my 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver watchlist.

Top 5 2023 wide receiver watchlist

Kayshon Boutte

The top wide receiver of the 2023 class had a very productive freshman 2021 season and sadly dropped off a little bit due to injuries in 2022. Boutte is an extremely well-rounded receiver.

He flashes the foot quickness and toughness to handle slot duties at the next level and lines up all over the field. Boutte is dangerous with the ball in his hands.

Speaking of, the Tigers product hands’ accepts the ball fluidly on most throws and is ready to make a play afterward. He makes catches in traffic, even going up over taller defenders with vertical and toughness. 

Kayson Boutte is one of the most athletically gifted players in the 2023 class, who possess great speed, acceleration, and size and combines these traits with decent hands and outstanding route running.

The only reservation I have of Boutte is his medical issue. If he has a quality year in 2022, Boutte could easily become the top-rated receiver come the 2023 NFL Draft. Still, Boutte is the top prospect in the 2023 wide receiver watchlist.

Jaxson Smith-Njigba

At the age of 20, Jaxson Smith-Njigba has fine tuned his route running and has a great understanding of how to dissect different zones and attack the leverage on defensive backs.

As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and had 95 catches for 1595 yards for an average of 16.8 yards per catch, with 9 TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 141.8. 

The Buckeye standout has the strongest hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. He tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield

Expect 2022 to be even better than 2021 as Smith-Njigba will be gifted the number one receiving spot on the Buckeye’s offense. I have him slated as the number two prospect to watch in this 2023 wide receiver watchlist.

Jordan Addison

The third pass-catcher in this 2023 wide receiver watchlist is USC’s Jordan Addison. Addison had a very productive season last year winning the Biletnikoff trophy at Pittsburgh.

This off-season he transferred to USC and will play for offensive mastermind Lincoln Riley.  Addison is looking to replicate his 2021 season with Caleb Williams as his quarterback.

The Trojan playmaker has amazing flexibility and can pretty much make any catch you ask him to do. 

There’s evident speed to his game, along with the ability to break the angles of defenders in the open field. A slippery athlete, Addison is a headache to deal with when he has the football in his hands

Addison’s catch comfortability does not instill much confidence as he does tend to bring passes into his frame rather than working with his hands away from his chest. The further outside of his frame he has to work, the less dependable his hands become.

He has a chance this year to become to establish himself as a top ten pick if he continues to play at the level he displayed as a sophomore at Pittsburgh.

Parker Washington

Nittany Lions’ receiver Parker Washington had an 800 yard season sitting behind Jahan Dotson as the number two option. With a prime role coming this season, he’s looking to absolutely breakout and torch BIG-10 defensive backs.

Washington saw the bulk of his snaps from the slot last year, and got a lot of free releases. I expect to see him on the outside a little more and how he handles contact at the line of scrimmage. 

He is very good at tracking the ball in the air and, for his size, does a great job timing jumps to beat defenders for contested catches. So far in his career, he has brought in 11 out of 23 attempts on contested balls. A big reason to why is due to his strong hands.

When Washington gets in the open field, he can take it to the distance. He snags the ball well and is able to fully extend on off-target passes by extending his arms rather than pure speed.

Marvin Mims

Mims has the versatility to line up at all three receiving positions (X, Flanker, and Slot), and is able to execute all three levels of the field.

A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. He routinely looks the ball into his hands and can maintain concentration to haul in circus catches way outside of his framework. 

Despite being a smaller receiver, Mims competes well above his weight class and his competitive toughness shines as a blocker. Mims is one of the few receivers in this draft class that blocks well, which catapults him to the fifth spot in the 2023 wide receivers watchlist.

In 2023, Mims could solidify himself as a first-round talent if Oklahoma builds on his route tree. He runs the routes in his package well, but a more diverse route tree will allow him to produce more and more quickly at the NFL level.

Honorable Mentions: 

Josh Downs-UNC, Dontay Demus-Maryland, Zay Flowers-BC, Quentin Johnson-TCU, Xavier Hutchinson-Iowa State

 

***This article was originally published on the ATB Network by Hussam Patel***

Hussam Patel is a Miami Dolphins contributor and Lead NFL Draft analyst at Five Reasons Sports Network, Director of Scouting at PhinManiacs and Editor at Dolphins ATB. Follow him on Twitter at @HussamPatel
 
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