Miami Dolphins Camp Notes Day 5 (Tua, Hollins, Needham, more)

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This is day 5 of camp, and day 2 of fans in the stands, but the news was made before this practice started as Head Coach Brian Flores offered some optimism on Xavien Howard by commenting that “Contract talks are going in the right direction.” So there is that. There was also a loud “We love Howard” chant that emanated from the stands today, so we know where this whole saga stands with the fans.

Tua Tagovailoa. This is what you call a “strong camp”, so far. He has full mastery of the playbook it seems, and his decisiveness is noticeable. The offense is also much more aggressive and resembles a Dolphins pass offense from 1994, hunting big plays, taking shots, and putting constant pressure on the safeties. There is a deep element on almost every play, and all the safety valves are threatening (Waddle crossers, Jakeem drags, etc.). Tua had another big day statistically, as he grabbed TD’s on every Red Zone Install portion. Tua is coming off his first read, and whipping it to all levels. It’s now been several days of this, so this must be a feature, not a bug. His confidence is in full display each and every practice.

Nik Needham. This is a guy to watch. Nik Needham is quietly putting together a very good camp and has several impressive 1v1 snaps versus Jaylen Waddle in 6v8 drills. That alone is impressive. With the absence of Xavien Howard, Needham has been pressed into duty at several positions, and he is showing a strong leg up on the on going battle at slot corner. We have an early favorite for the Nickel guy, and it’s Needham as the slot corner. His technique is not only solid, but he seems leaner, longer as an athlete. Good start to camp.

Mack Hollins. Mack Hollins is not only finding the end zone often in red Zone install, he is putting some good reps together in 11v11 as well. Hollins had an impressive inside release on the goal line and caught a TD versus 1st team zone coverage, he then beat Byron Jones on an RPO. Hollins on this day, found himself lined up everywhere, including some reps at where you might find Mike Gesicki who is out due to the Covid protocol. He gets my Practice MVP today due to the sheer volume of plays, and his consistency across the board while being asked to do plenty.

 

 

 

Solomon Kindley. The starting offensive line as of now is (from left to right) Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg, Michael Dieter, Robert Hunt, Jesse Davis. Kindley is finding himself on the 2nd and 3rd units as the LG, and RG. He does however have a saving grace. Pads have not come on yet. They do go on Tuesday (Tomorrow). Once that happens, we can begin to talk about depth charts, and doghouses. But for now, Matt Skura has a battle at center on his hands, and Kindley has lost snaps to Liam Eichenberg.

Defensive Line rotation. This has taken shape. The edge rotation is essentially set. It’s Emmanuel Ogbah working strong side duty with several guys spelling him, while Andrew Van Ginkel and Jaelen Phillips work the weak side. On the Phillips front, he did not practice, but there was no noticeable physical issue and he was not wearing any protective padding as he watched practice. Adam Butler floats from 3 tech to 5 tech on several fronts, but the 6 to 9 rush belongs to the Ogbah, AVG, Phillips group.

Practice MVP: Mack Hollins
Struggled: Matt Skura (hello, competition)

 

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Three most important factors in reviewing an online sportsbook

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People who like sports and want to bet on them can choose from different online bookmakers. At first sight, it might seem as if they offer the same betting sections, bonuses, and features, but once you take a close look, you will see that this isn’t true.

 

Every bookie has something unique that makes people choose it over any other brand. Some companies have a unique offer, a special feature, or a world-class mobile application. Regardless of what’s the thing that sets them apart, every gambling operator needs to have a top-notch sportsbook. That’s why we’ve decided to point out three things that you have to test when looking for a new online bookmaker.

 

The odds

 

Let’s face it, everyone wants to have access to the best odds in the industry. That’s why websites like Betenemy allow you to check these sportsbooks by odds and pick the one that offers the best odds in the world.

 

It is worth knowing that every gambling operator uses a different method to determine the value of the odds. That’s one of the reasons why you may find huge differences if you visit several online bookies.

 

People who want to have access to the best odds should probably check out some of the sports that are not as popular as football. Perhaps the best example is eSports because most gambling websites provide really impressive odds for popular computer and mobile games.

 

The available markets

 

Even though having access to competitive odds is of utmost importance, there are other things that you can check once you visit the sportsbooks found on Betenemy, and one of them is the number of markets.

 

Depending on the sports betting platform and the sport, users may have the option to avail themselves of thousands of different options. The ones that most punters go for (FT result, both team to score, correct score, etc.) are usually available all the time, no matter which sport you like.

 

However, if you want to have the option to choose from as many alternatives as possible, you need to focus on popular sports. Basketball, football, cricket, and tennis are just some of the options that will give you the chance to pick from way more alternatives than other sports, such as floorball, snooker, and badminton, for example.

 

The number of sports

 

We’ve decided to put this last because almost every online sports betting platform provides clients with every sport in existence. Of course, there are some gambling companies where you can only find the most popular alternatives, but most of them are not like that.

 

With that being said, if you are among the punters who are looking for something specific, you should prioritize this before checking the odds and the markets. After all, it doesn’t matter if you have access to the best odds in the world and thousands of markets if you can’t use them on something you like.

 

How Could Miami Maximize Spacing if DeMar DeRozan was Acquired?

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After some in Five Reasons Sports have reported that Miami’s trying to figure out a way to reunite DeMar DeRozan with Kyle Lowry in Miami, it raised a question about the potential fit.

On a team with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the next pieces should be able to stretch the floor a bit to maximize spacing for this group, which is basically where I stood for a long period of time. But when a player of DeRozan’s caliber comes available in Butler’s window, that’s a hard player to pass up, and I honestly believe Erik Spoelstra can make it work.

So, since I’ve discussed individual players so frequently in the past, let’s dive into something a little bit different in this one. How can Miami make that type of unit work on the offensive end with three guys who can’t truly shoot the 3 ball?

One-On-One Frenzy

For starters, DeRozan is no Ben Simmons when it comes to the way that he’s guarded from an offensive standpoint. His overall scoring abilities are so deadly, that teams are forced to play up on him out on the perimeter, which makes things much more interesting.

That means when he’s the ball-handler in certain sets, the only guy to mainly worry about is Butler. Adebayo stationed in the dunker spot or the elbow, Lowry on the wing, and the 4 that will be added in the corner. The reason I gave two options for Adebayo is because it allows them to use Butler loosely.

If they put Adebayo on the elbow as a screener, Butler can be used in the dunker spot in certain possessions to roam the baseline a bit, which actually sounds pretty intriguing with the other creators on the floor.

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Back to DeRozan, though, teams will continue to defend him by going under screens constantly. They’re going to press up, but they will duck under inside the arc to cut off any chance at a hard drive.

Looking at the clip above, this is what it would look like essentially. A screen for DeRozan with the defender going under, as he immediately pulls up for the easy mid-range. The secondary options would be a dump-off to Adebayo, which allows him to play-make from mid-court. Above, you can see the wing defender edging over in the “Lowry” spot, which is why a major key to offensive success would be to run things through DeRozan frequently at the top of the key.

He’s an absolute problem in one-on-one situations in isolation, but the question is if there’s enough outside gravity to eliminate constant doubles, which I’ll touch on down the line.

Occupying Post Touches

I truly believe many are thinking about this type of stuff way too generally when talking about “spacing.” DeRozan is a guy that loves to occupy the post with his tough fadeaways and creative moves to get to the basket, which fits well with Miami’s play-style.

Looking at the play above, the point many would argue is that there’s three guys on the perimeter on this possession, which wouldn’t be possible with that Miami lineup. Well, that is wrong.

Help-side defenders on the wing will always duck down to the nail in these situations, no matter if that guy is Lowry or Butler on that right wing. There seems to be this perception that just because Butler stations himself in that area, defenders can just freelance, which is entirely inaccurate.

DeRozan is a guy that can create his own shot on these post touches, but can also play-make over the top of guys with his lengthy build. If a defense was to send an instinctive double in that state of mind, that ball would be relocating to either Adebayo or Butler, which leads to a rotational frenzy with their type of play-making.

Yes, I definitely believe a guy who has the three-ball unlocked makes things much easier in the offense, but twenty-two point per game scorers shouldn’t just be overlooked due to that primary strength. If anybody can make it work, it’s Erik Spoelstra, and as seen above, I don’t believe it will be as complicated as some may think.

The Bam Adebayo Element

To expand on those previous points, I want to give a quick example to the way Adebayo could benefit from this “lack of spacing.” If they give DeRozan these type of isolations on the baseline, there will be a quick double from the top of the key.

Now, he wouldn’t have as much room to operate as he did here, since Adebayo would probably be in the Patty Mills spot, except a few feet forward above the free throw line. The thing about that is DeRozan is very used to that type of play-style by shooting in tight windows in a crowded half-court.

The other way these isos could work is with Lowry above the break, forcing the defense to double from the weakside, meaning a Butler or Adebayo one dribble mid-range pull-up would be a go-to in the offense.

Back to the original point with Adebayo on the elbow, it would look similar to the one above where the defender helps down. That would mean he would have to expand on the leaps he made last year by thriving on the 4 on 3 opportunities. He saw plenty of them in the high pick and roll last year, but this would be much more simple on the short roll.

And if there’s anything I’ve noticed about Adebayo since joining Team USA, he has become a master adjuster in different systems, and that is a point to harp on.

Jimmy Butler Off the Catch

While you got a look at how Adebayo could be used with DeRozan as the ball-handler in certain sets, Butler feels to be the bigger question. But once again, it may be much simpler than many are making it out to be.

Butler has thrived off the catch for some time now, but the Heat’s lack of play-making guards didn’t really put him in those type of positions.

Looking at the play above, this is what many imagine would be the defensive stance when DeRozan is driving and Butler is in a spot-up role in the corner. Naz Reid ducks down to the block, basically daring DeRozan to kick it out.

As Trey Lyles demonstrated here, sprinting toward the basket off the catch is the number one option, and we all know what Butler is capable of on those hard drives.

Finally, it must be stated that this is a very small sample size of plays that I’m highlighting. These guys would be placed into a ton of different spots, but the point is that it can work when DeRozan is the ball-handler around the other primary pieces.

The issue over the last few years has been Miami had the spacing, but lacked options. In this scenario, they would lack spacing, but have options. And the one thing I can say about that is spacing is much easier to find than offensive options.

 

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What to know before choosing your first gambling website?

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Even though some of the leading gambling websites have more than 20 years of experience, many old-school bettors didn’t know about them until recently. Ever since smartphones and tablets became easily accessible, the iGaming industry became a lot more popular than before. That’s why even punters who used to visit land-based betting shops decided to test their luck.

 

Online betting is fun, but you may get confused if you don’t know what you are doing. Let’s go through some of the basic things you should be familiar with before you start punting.

 

There are different types of betting websites

 

The first thing that you should know is that there are various gambling websites that you can choose from. Once you read this very detailed betting guide by efirbet, you will see that some gambling operators focus on sports, whereas others provide users with casino games, virtual sports, and even poker clients.

 

Luckily, you can find many gambling platforms that provide their clients with multiple betting sections. Needless to say, most people prefer using those operators’ services because they can have a fully-fledged betting experience without the need to use various platforms.

 

Each gambling website offers different features

 

Most online bookmakers will allow you to place a bet on every popular sport in the world, which is great. However, this doesn’t mean that you should open an account on the first gambling site you find because it may not have enough features.

 

Unlike land-based betting shops where you could only watch some of the games in real-time, most gambling operators have way more features. For example, some brands will allow you to settle your bet and claim your winnings whenever you want to. In some cases, you could also change specific parameters of your bet by adding different markets.

 

In order for a bookie to operate in your jurisdiction, it needs to have a license

 

Once you go through the complete Efirbet betting guide and start reading some of the reviews, pay special attention to the part where the writers discuss the security features. Like land-based betting shops, online bookies also need a permit to operate within a given jurisdiction. As you can imagine, it is not recommended to place bets on a platform that is not regulated because you may have problems with your local authorities.

 

In most cases, you will have the chance to talk to the customer support department

 

Some of the most prominent gambling operators decided to create their own customer support departments. Thanks to options like live chat and email, you can ask any kinds of questions, and the support agents will do everything they can to provide you with an answer.

 

You will have to provide personal information while creating an account

 

To use the things that a given betting website has to offer, you need to create an account. Besides providing a username and password, you also have to enter some other information, such as your date of birth, address, first/last name, and more.

 

5RSN Exclusive: Latest Miami Heat Free Agency Info

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As we’re approaching the 24 hour mark until free agency begins, it has become a very complicated time for the Miami Heat. With the team option decisions looming, it was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski that the Heat declined Andre Iguodala’s team option, while the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson recently reported it was not yet official by Miami.

It was officially reported, though, that Miami opted into Goran Dragic’s contract worth $19.4 Million, which all indications point to that being used in a possible trade deal as they work over the cap.

The main place that Dragic’s name will come into play is with the Toronto Raptors in Miami’s continued pursuit of Kyle Lowry. The latest from Five Reasons Sports is that Lowry’s preference remains the same to play in Miami with Jimmy Butler, who he shares a close relationship with.

Adam Borai continued on this reporting, saying that “only a major overpay could stunt” a move for Lowry to end up in Miami. But with so many moving parts, it’s clear that nothing is set in stone.

Speaking of those moving parts, another name that has been thrown into the latest discussions around the Miami Heat’s next moves is Demar DeRozan, as Five Reasons Sports released here…

While many harp on Lowry’s relationship with Butler, there’s no doubt that he wouldn’t look in other directions if his closest friend, DeRozan, lands in the exact spot that he’s eyeing. As stated above, this type of deal would be quite complicated from a general sense, but they’re currently looking into things further.

Questions continue to fly. Would that spacing work? Would that be enough? It’s important to have some perspective on the situation, and take into account the big picture outcome that is a possibility. There’s still so much unknown about what the final form would look like in that scenario, and there’s still plenty of other ways that they can go about this stuff.

This will continued to be updated as more information is available to report….

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Miami Dolphins Training Camp Notes: Day 4 – Linebackers, big plays, Albert Wilson, more

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As the Miami Dolphins training camp welcomed fans back, debuting their brand new facility, the audience was treated to a performance which saw both sides of the ball make plays. Now, here are some of the big highlights to take away from Day 4 of training camp.

Linebackers

The linebacker corps for the Miami Dolphins is proving to be incredible facing off against the offensive line. Now, it remains to be seen if this will remain the case when the pads come on, presumably on Tuesday, but for now it seems like Miami’s pass rush is a lot better than anyone assumes. Brennan Scarlett, Shaquem Griffin, Jerome Baker, Vince Biegel, even Calvin Munson. All of these linebackers made at least one notable appearance during Saturday’s practice.

It should be noted that Jaelen Phillips was held out of practice due to a minor injury. So his name being omitted is not a cause for alarm. But the linebacker spot is going to be loaded, particularly with Scarlett making a serious push. Of all the linebackers who practiced today, Scarlett made more plays than any of them. If that continues, Brian Flores will have some seriously difficult decisions to make.

Christian Wilkins

Speaking of players standing out above the crowd. Former first round pick Christian Wilkins spent most of his afternoon playing against the second team unit. Now, this is not a detriment towards Wilkins. If anything, it just shows what kind of depth is available along the defensive line that Wilkins is relegated to second team duty. To really emphasize the mismatch, there were several occasions throughout the day where Wilkins had to either be double teamed, or he burst through the offensive line the moment the ball was snapped.

There’s no question Wilkins is more than good enough to play with the starters, and he’s certainly a lock to make the team. All this proves is that the defensive line will almost always be fresh, barring an outbreak of injuries.

Albert Wilson

Miami Dolphins training camp is making one thing very apparent. Albert Wilson is still an excellent wide receiver in the NFL, and he’s proving it beyond the shadow of a doubt in training camp right now. He and Tua Tagovailoa are building a remarkable rapport, connecting on huge plays throughout the last several days, including today. This time, it was a 63-yard touchdown on a slant that was threaded between two defenders, one of which was Byron Jones. Not only that, he made a diving catch in the endzone during goal line drills to bail Tagovailoa out of trouble.

If there was any question as to whether or not Wilson was going to make the roster, it’s rapidly disappearing. No other wide receiver on the entire team has made as much of an impact as Wilson so far. It’s not even close. Even Tagovailoa’s Alabama teammate, Jaylen Waddle, has not proven to be so effective at navigating the defense. Wilson is always open and making big catches. If they continue building chemistry at this rate, Wilson may have himself a career year. That will undoubtedly lead to a big contract in the offseason.

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Big plays galore

The big plays did not stop with Wilson. All day long, on both sides of the ball, plays were made that if they were in-game, would turn the tide instantly. Going back to Brennan Scarlett, not only was he harassing Tagovailoa all day long, but he even forced a fumble out of Lynn Bowden Jr.

Zach Sieler dominated Robert Hunt and got a sack against Tagovailoa almost as soon as the ball was snapped. He also got in the way of a lot of runs throughout the afternoon.

Jakeem Grant leaped up and made a turnaround catch in midair in tight coverage, continuing from yesterday’s stellar performance.

Cornerback Terrell Bonds intercepted Reid Sinnett in the endzone, and then Jamal Perry did the same thing during the same drill against Tagovailoa.

Later, Tagovailoa weaved through pressure, kept his eyes downfield, and lobbed it up to Adam Shaheen who caught the jump ball in midair for a big gain.

All this to say, the Miami Dolphins are certainly going to be an exciting team to watch in 2021.

Michael Palardy

One final note before wrapping up these Miami Dolphins training camp notes. The team seems to have made a huge upgrade at punter. With Matt Haack now in Buffalo, Michael Palardy has come in and shown an incredible ability to punt the ball exactly where it needs to be for the perfect trajectory.

Gone are the days of 50/50 chances of either a booming punt or a shanked punt. Palardy is offering something the Miami Dolphins haven’t had for quite some time. Consistency.

Practice MVP: Albert Wilson

Struggled: Noah Igbinoghene

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A look at the Miami Dolphins ratings in Madden 22

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Yesterday, EA Sports released their player and team ratings for the upcoming installment of Madden. Here’s everything we learned about our beloved Miami Dolphins in Madden 22.

Now let me first start by saying, Madden is a flawed game. But we all have flaws, and despite its issues, most of us still decide to give the game a chance every year. This year will be no different for me, especially considering the Miami Dolphins have one of the most explosive teams in, well, forever? Of course, the game is also #good, but unless you played the Next-Gen version AND had the opportunity to play the beta, you probably still won’t believe me until next month.

Nevertheless, with a good game and a good Miami Dolphins team that just finished 10-6, certainly, the ratings would reflect this. WRONG.

Brian Flores borderline ELITE defense received a 79. Miami’s offense, despite all of its speed and young weapons, is rated a 70.

The Miami Dolphins official team rating is 79 overall. 

Personally, I think the overall rating is close. Especially after you see what some of the other teams are rated. But I still expected more, especially after all the new additions the team made this offseason. For those of you upset, don’t fret; EA will update their ratings throughout the season. So, if the Dolphins are the team we think they are. Their overall rating will skyrocket sooner than later. Then again, maybe it won’t.

But enough about the team ratings, most of you want to know how the Miami Dolphins roster looks compared to the other 31 NFL teams. I won’t sit here and show you every rating from every team. If you’re interested in that, you can click HERE.

Here’s a look at the Miami Dolphins player ratings from Madden 22.

Some of the most noticeable snubs (IMO) are Jerome Baker (78), Raekwon Davis (74), Zach Sieler (68), Austin Jackson (65), and of course, poor Blake Ferguson (27), who Madden lists as a tight end rather than adding a long-snapper position.

What are your thoughts on the Miami Dolphins team rating? Which player ratings are too low? Too high? Will you be buying this year’s game? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Xavien Howard reported to Miami Dolphins training camp but his contract demands remain unresolved.

Quick Take: Time to Move on from Xavien Howard?

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Over the past few days, Xavien Howard has made it widely known that he wants a trade away from the Miami Dolphins. Howard feels underpaid and under-appreciated by the Miami Dolphins.

So should Miami keep him or should they trade him?

 

Reasons to keep Xavien Howard:

 

  1. He was in the DPOY race

Howard was known as a top candidate for the DPOY award. Although Aaron Donald and TJ Watt beat him out as the top 2 contenders, Howard was right there with the best defenders in the league last NFL season.

 

2. If Howard leaves, Miami is left with a huge hole at cornerback

Miami would be left with Byron Jones, Jason McCourty, and either Nik Needham or Noah Igbinoghene. And let’s just say Needham and Igbinoghene aren’t the best options to play a slot corner spot for us.

3. Howard makes Miami a more fun team to watch

He led the league with interceptions and also got 8 more interceptions than the next best on the team. From one handed interceptions, to acrobatic plays, he brings a new level of fun to the game.

 

*****

Reasons to Trade Howard away:

  1. Howard is overrated

Xavien Howard just had the highest-performing year of his life. In my opinion, I see no world where Howard can have the same season he just had. He will lose trade value if he isn’t gone by the end of this year.

2. A Howard trade could bring another star to Miami

Getting rid of Howard could bring in names like Stephon Gilmore or even Deshaun Watson. Howard is regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and could easily get the Dolphins more star-level talent if given away.

3. Howard could hold out from playing if he’s kept on the team

If Howard stays, he may decide not to play this season, and we will lose a player without getting anything back. He really wants a bigger contract, and Miami hasn’t provided that for him, which could lead to a season-long holdout.

 

*****

Final Analysis:

I think The Miami Dolphins should trade Xavien Howard. Whether it’s a deal for Deshaun Watson, draft picks, or another star, Miami doesn’t need the negative energy he now brings to the team.

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Miami Hurricanes: Trequon Fegans commitment adds to ’22 secondary

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Friday, the good momentum continued on the recruiting trail for the Miami Hurricanes. 2022 four-star cornerback Trequon Fegans committed to Miami.

Feagans the 11th overall corner in his class, and the fourth overall player in his class from the state of Alabama per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He was recruited by Demarcus Van Dyke and Travaris Robinson. Van Dyke has been on a roll in recruiting over the past couple of weeks, and this was another big get for him and the rest of the staff.

Feagans also had offers on the table from South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Most recently, he took an official visit to South Carolina on June 18. Luckily, Miami was able to snag him.

What can he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

This is a huge get for Miami. Measuring in at six-foot-two, he brings another lengthy corner to the position. In terms of what he brings on the field, he is a very solid cover corner. In addition, he has very good vision. As soon as the play develops, he is able to track where the ball is with relative ease. The combination of those two things could give Miami the ability to take away one side of the field defensively.

In the passing game, he matches up well with outside wide receivers. As soon as the ball is snapped, he stays stride-for-stride with his man, and is able to find the ball and make a play. He has versatility in the sense that he can come down and defend the run as well as the pass. Those instincts that he has in the passing game translate well to the running game.

Miami has a solid group of corners for the 2022 class. This class is absolutely stacked. In past years, corner was a position that got ignored in recruiting. That is not the case with the 2022 class. Now, the trick is going to be development. Can Miami get the job done in that area? Only time will tell.

With this commitment, the Hurricanes class ranks 58th overall nationally and 12th in the ACC per the 247sports Team Rankings. This class is getting deeper by the day.

The Miami Hurricanes now have an embarrassment of riches in the secondary. It will be intriguing to see how much of an impact Feagans makes. He could be a staple of Miami’s future defense in the coming years.

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Miami Dolphins Camp Notes Day 3 (Defensive Day, Brissett, Grant, more)

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A muggy friday, moved slowly, as the team was heavy into Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams install. Then some fireworks, and a dominant performance from one side of the ball.

Tua Tagovailoa. This was a decent encore to what was a great day on Thursday. Tua Tagovailoa continues to show great command of the offense, and is still showing an aggressiveness that has only grown the past few days. His best throws of the day came early in some 6v8 where he hit Jaylen Waddle on a deep crosser for a nice gain, and then followed that up with a go route that Jakeem Grant pulled down for a big gainer. His Red Zone work was pretty strong to start, till the defense came on late in practice. Later on in 11v11, Tua began to feel some pressure and the offense sputtered inside the 20 yard line.

Jacoby Brissett. This was not a good day for the backup QB and his unit. At one point, he had gone 6 consecutive pass plays without a completion, gave up several sacks, had some throwaways, and then sailed a couple more into harms way. Jacoby Brissett was by no means “good” on this day, but I believe the defense also deserves credit. It has been a strong camp to start for Brissett, this was just a bad patch. I look forward to seeing how he adjusts.

Nik Needham. Always on the spot. Playing every cornerback position, Nik Needham got his hands on several footballs. While he did not post a turnover, he was noticeable in coverage, and the versatility he showed, displays the depth this secondary has. This team (even with Xavien Howard out) has a strength in this secondary. By a crude count, I had Nik Needham targeted 5 times, allowing one reception of less than 10 yards.

Brandon Jones. Seems to have an expanded role. While he has racked up snaps on defense, Brandon Jones also shows up on several special teams units, and really logged the mileage in this practice. While the Miami Dolphins/NFL don’t want the media to reveal specifics on how players are being used, I can assure you, he is seeing expanded action since last year.

Jakeem Grant. This was a big day for Jakeem. Grant hauled in a go route early in practice, then showed up once again on a toe tapping TD in the back of the end zone. After a couple of days, where he was essentially invisible, Jakeem Grant took full advantage of the reps afforded to him today. The most impressive route run, was a rep where he got good depth on a skinny post, on what was a RPO, and managed to make the grab in traffic for a nice gain. Jakeem showed great concentration on this day, logging no drops, and several big plays.

Practice MVP: Jakeem Grant/Defensive Secondary
Struggled: Jacoby Brissett

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