Early Studs an Duds this season

[bodi]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/early-studs-and-duds-from-nfl-training-camps/ss-BBlqxUv#image=7

Dud: Jay Ajayi, RB, Miami Dolphins

This past season, Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller finished 10th in the NFL with 1,099 rushing yards and the team ranked 12th in the league, averaging 117 yards per game on the ground. It was a big step forward for a club that in 2013 was ranked 26th in the NFL in rushing.

Still, Joe Philbin and Co. hoped to add a little more depth to the backfield in the draft. Keep in mind that quarterback Ryan Tannehill finished second on the team with 311 rushing yards.

The Dolphins were hoping rookie Jay Ajayi, a fifth-round pick from Boise State in this year's draft, could help their cause. But as Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald has pointed out, it’s been a less-than-scintillating start for the rookie. Mike Tannenbaum, Miami's vice president of football operations, said Ajayi needs to pass-protect better to make the roster, as the Miami Herald reported (via Rotoworld).

Yes, it is extremely early for all rookies around the league. So don’t rule out everything coming together for Ajayi, who could provide some help for a Miami offense that could be fun to watch in 2015.

 

[Tabascocat]

Stud

Ronald Darby(CB) for Buffalo.

Ronald Darby, Buffalo’s second round pick, is getting reps with the first team as Leodis McKelvin is out with an injury. The rookie hasn’t played like one early in training camp. Darby has shown the ability to stay with receivers in coverage and he’s shown good ball skills. The latter is excellent news as that was the biggest knock coming into the league.

I thought that Dallas might go after him in the 2nd if Jones wasn't taken. A guy who works for me went to FSU and I had to listen to him ramble on about this guy for months and months.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

This is why I didn't care about drafting a RB after the first couple were off the board. Yes, it's likely one of the ones taken after 60 will be better than what we have, but at that point, the odds are against any specific player.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Wouldnt it be funny if Ajayi gets cut and we sign him

 

[burmafrd]

just a LITTLE early for this. barely through the first week in camp for most teams

 

[Longboysfan]

Yes. If they cut him - sign and git it a look.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Wouldnt it be funny if Ajayi gets cut and we sign him

Who does he replace? If pass blocking is an issue, I can't see it. Not to mention, he likely would not make it to us on waivers.

 

[AbeBeta]

Who does he replace? If pass blocking is an issue, I can't see it. Not to mention, he likely would not make it to us on waivers.

I think a guy who doesn't go until round five isn't some player teams chomp at the bit to take if he is so bad that he gets cut. This board overvalued Jay big time.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I think a guy who doesn't go until round five isn't some player teams chomp at the bit to take if he is so bad that he gets cut. This board overvalued Jay big time.

We're so close to the end of the waiver wire that teams don't have to be chomping at the bit to get him, just 1 of the 26 teams ahead of us needs to put in a claim. Either way, I doubt he gets released.

 

[MonsterD]

Wow I'm shocked about Geno Smith, maybe I owe Brainpaint an apology for insulting him, if he continues to look good.

I think I would be more interested in West if he is cut from the Browns, we seem to gel well with immaturity in players, and his weight might be fixed.

 

[Sarge]

Lamar Miller is in a contract year. Ajayi will be held onto just in case.

 

[Biggems]

I have a decent idea on how to get a RB to learn how to pass protect. Call 4 consecutive running plays. On every single play, the OL simply steps aside and lets the defense pound the snot out of the RB. After getting creamed 4 straight times, maybe he will understand that protecting the franchise is of great importance.

 

[visionary]

Who does he replace? If pass blocking is an issue, I can't see it. Not to mention, he likely would not make it to us on waivers.

This

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I have a decent idea on how to get a RB to learn how to pass protect. Call 4 consecutive running plays. On every single play, the OL simply steps aside and lets the defense pound the snot out of the RB. After getting creamed 4 straight times, maybe he will understand that protecting the franchise is of great importance.

This is pretty funny, in a cruel sort of way