MDD Rewind: Week of 5/20

May 24th, 2013

The Dolphins held their first set of OTAs of the offseason this week, which included a potential contract dispute and news of a rookie injury. Here’s a look back at MDD’s stories from the week of 5/20, in case you missed it:

MDD assistant editor Chad Pullen took his first stab at projecting the Dolphins’ 53-man roster for the 2013 season. The battles at kicker and wide receiver will certainly be under the spotlight in training camp.

MDD editor Kevin Fishbain broke down Reshad Jones’ contract situation after Jones made news earlier in the week. What kind of deal will Jones be looking for, and what does it mean for Miami’s secondary?

Dolphins second-round pick, CB Jamar Taylor, underwent surgery on a sports hernia. Chad Pullen on what Taylor’s surgery means to a cornerback group that already has lingering injury questions.

And MDD writer John Blair closed out the week with his weekly edition of “Inside the War Room.” This week, Blair wrote about TCU QB Casey Pachall’s return to the field, previewed the 2014 group of tight end prospects and took a look back at the prospects who upped their draft stock during Senior Bowl week.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!


Inside the War Room: Pachall’s Comeback

May 23rd, 2013

MDD Writer: John Blair

Changing His Ways
One of the more intriguing prospects in 2014 draft is TCU QB Casey Pachall. Pachall has been one of the most productive quarterbacks in college football. In 2011, he set school records for completion percentage, completions and passing yards. He went on to have a great start to the 2012 season — in the four games he played, he had a pass efficiency of 180, 10 touchdown passes and completed 66 percent of his passes. Read the rest of this entry »


Monitoring Reshad Jones’ Contract Situation

May 23rd, 2013
Reshad Jones

Is a long-term deal in the future for Jones?

MDD Editor: Kevin Fishbain

Teams don’t like distractions, especially during OTAs in May, but when players don’t attend voluntary workouts, it gets attention. That microscope focused on Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones this week. Jones was not at the team’s facility on Monday as a supposed statement — Jones is entering the last year of his rookie contract and set to make $1.323 million in 2013. According to the Miami Herald, Jones reported to the OTAs that began on Tuesday after GM Jeff Ireland promised Jones’ representation that “eventual” contract talks would take place. Read the rest of this entry »


Jamar Taylor Surgery Setback

May 22nd, 2013

MDD Assistant Editor:  Chad Pullen

Last season at this time, the Miami Dolphins figured to start the year with a pair of up-and-coming corners they had taken in the 2009 draft in Vontae Davis and Sean Smith. Today, both of those players are gone, instead replaced by what is quickly becoming a mash unit. Second-round draft pick Jamar Taylor underwent surgery on a sports hernia he suffered this week and will be out for at least a couple of weeks, according to multiple reports. Taylor should be back in plenty of time for camp and will only miss offseason workouts, however for a rookie, those are important reps to be had.  Read the rest of this entry »


Early 53 Man Projections

May 21st, 2013

MDD Assistant Editor:  Chad Pullen

With OTA’s starting up today, we take a very early look at what the 53 man roster might look like when Miami takes the field in Cleveland on opening weekend.  Still a ways to go as well as no one really knows what other players may come available in June when roster cuts begin happening around the league, so there are still free agent additions that could come in and take the place of a younger player that’s been groomed for a job the past year or so.  Read the rest of this entry »


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