Hyde5: Dolphins GM Chris Grier have to be on the lookout for cornerback assist; 5 ideas on cut-down day

Five ideas on the Dolphins’ cut-down day:

1. The prime determination affecting the primary month of the season wasn’t whether or not Miami stored Skylar Thompson or what occurred with Preston Williams. It was the decision on cornerback Byron Jones. The Dolphins didn’t activate him off the physically-unable-to-perform checklist after offseason decrease leg surgical procedure and the beginning cornerback received’t be lively for the primary 4 video games. That means normal supervisor Chris Grier is on the lookout for a commerce for assist in addition to finding out what cornerbacks are launched by different groups.

If there was a simple commerce, Grier would have made it by now, contemplating the Dolphins absolutely knew Jones wasn’t going to be prepared for the beginning of the season. As it stands, the Dolphins should resolve find out how to play their cornerbacks reverse Xavien Howard (who missed observe Tuesday). Nik Needham, who additionally missed observe Tuesday, heads into the season because the No. 2 cornerback however performed inside most of final yr. Noah Igbinoghene began outdoors within the third preseason recreation with the No. 1 protection, however struggled all offseason. Keion Crossen and rookie Kader Kohou are anticipated to be the opposite cornerbacks on the staff.

As issues stand, you realize what opposing quarterbacks will do. Needham talked about his first begin when quarterback Matt Schwab threw each cross on the drive at him. The first four opposing quarterbacks: Mac Jones, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.

2. The signing of Trey Flowers, coupled with Melvin Ingram, offers the Dolphins two veteran edge gamers who’ve been impactful of their careers. They additionally aren’t the gamers they as soon as had been. Can they assist in the suitable function? Absolutely. The bigger query for a staff considering playoffs is the place their our bodies shall be come December and January. Flowers is just 29, however has gone on injured reserve in November and December the previous two seasons. Ingram is 31, and was let go by two sensible organizations who valued short-term assist in Pittsburgh and Kansas City previously yr. Andrew Van Ginkel’s appendix difficulty appeared to open the necessity for Flowers. But the story of Flowers and Ingram shall be if they will influence video games within the first half of the season — and, in that case, the place their well being is the second half.

3. There was good work accomplished to the receiving group that final preseason consisted of 4 of the highest receivers sitting out with accidents. Getting Tyreek Hill obviously changed the offense. Jaylen Waddle, Dallas free agent Cedric Williams and fourth-round choose Erik Ezukanma had been locks to make the staff and every has proven strengths. That left two positions open. Regardless, the Dolphins have cleaned the shelf of marginal and injured receivers and have a dynamic group.

4. Don’t underestimate coach Mike McDaniel’s ties with San Francisco and offensive coordinator Frank Smith’s ties with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly relating to judging offensive linemen. San Francisco is weighing who to launch on the road. The Rams, as Super Bowl champs, have some choices, too. The Dolphins launched Solomon Kindley, who appeared the traditional value of adjusting techniques — an influence man who might use a couple of kilos in a system that now needs higher athletes. Alan Panckey was a flexible lineman.

5. Quick hits:

— The Dolphins have 5 tight ends. No likelihood they enter the season with 5 tight ends … is there?

— Cornerbacks and tackles are the precedence to choose up off the waiver wire from different staff’s cuts. Problem is, that’s most each staff’s priorities.

— Igbinoghene had a tricky summer season and preseason, however appears protected as a former first-round choose. The query is that if he’s the starter with Jones out, because the Dolphins lined up of their closing preseason recreation.

— The Bills launched tight finish O.J. Howard? Hmm.

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