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Miami Dolphins Rumors: Is There Room In The Backfield For Daniel
Thomas?
By: Fish Fiend Date: May 9, 2013, 7:15 pm
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[font=impact]Miami Dolphins Rumors: Is There Room In The
Backfield For Daniel Thomas?[/font]
[left]
One of the biggest changes for the Miami Dolphins this coming
season will be at the running back position. For the last two
seasons Reggie Bush has fulfilled the role of lead back, but
they allowed him to go through free agency, and he will be
carrying the ball for the Detroit Lions next season.
This leaves a hole in the Dolphins’ backfield that should be
filled by third-year back Daniel Thomas, but his performance
over the last two seasons and the acquisitions via each year’s
draft say different.
Thomas shows flashes of competence, such as the 107-yard debut
in Week 1 of the 2011 season, but whether due to injury or
shared carries, that was the only game in which Thomas was able
to break the century mark. His 3.54 yards a carry over two
seasons is not the greatest number to have on a resume, and he
now has an extensive history of concussions.
Coming in to Miami, the knock on Bush was his durability, but
during his two years with the Dolphins it was Thomas who
continued to be sidelined by injuries. This is one of the
biggest reasons he may not be the answer in 2013.
The other big reason is the other options the Dolphins have at
the position. In last season’s draft, Miami stole Lamar Miller
in the fourth round, and although he saw limited action in his
rookie year, Miller was very fun to watch when he was on the
field. He led the team in yards per carry (4.9) and his one
touchdown came on an impressive 15-yard scamper through the
Oakland Raiders defense. The Dolphins allowed Bush to sign
elsewhere knowing they had a young player with a similar skill
set in Miller.
Miami may have gotten another steal in last month’s draft when
they took Mike Gillislee with the 164th overall pick, late in
the fifth round. Gillislee spent four years in the Florida
Gators‘ backfield, but he made very little noise until last
season when he racked up 1,152 yards and 10 touchdowns. How his
game will translate to the NFL is still unknown, but early
rumors have him in line to be Miller’s backup this season.
If Miller starts and Gillislee backs him up, then where does
Thomas fit into the equation?
With OTAs and training camp just around the corner, there is
still the possibility Thomas could win over the coaching staff.
But there is no guarantee he will still be on the roster at that
point, and it is becoming clear that he will be among the many
veterans who will be fighting for a spot on the final 53-man
roster.[/left]
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#Post#: 3538--------------------------------------------------
Re: Miami Dolphins Rumors: Is There Room In The Backfield For Da
niel Thomas?
By: OzziePhin Date: May 12, 2013, 5:39 am
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Why not?
#Post#: 3546--------------------------------------------------
Re: Miami Dolphins Rumors: Is There Room In The Backfield For Da
niel Thomas?
By: Fish Fiend Date: May 14, 2013, 11:30 pm
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I kind of doubt we cut him. That would be an Ireland admission
that he effed up trading up to get back into the end of the
second round to get him. Here.
"The Dolphins traded up to the end of the second round Friday
night, trading their third (79), fifth (146) and seventh-round
(216) picks to Washington for the 62nd pick and drafting Kansas
State running back Daniel Thomas,"
HTML http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2011/04/29/dolphins-trade-up-to-2nd-round-draft-kansas-state-rb-daniel-thomas/
Wow! I forgot how much we had to give up to get him. Dare I say
he might not have been worth it. Philbin very well COULD cut
him. If he DOES stick around he had better produce and stay
healthy too!
[font=arial]YAWN[/font]
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Re: Miami Dolphins Rumors: Is There Room In The Backfield For Da
niel Thomas?
By: Pizza Boy Date: May 18, 2013, 6:50 pm
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[quote author=Fish Fiend link=topic=221.msg3546#msg3546
date=1368592218]
I kind of doubt we cut him. That would be an Ireland admission
that he effed up trading up to get back into the end of the
second round to get him.
[/quote]
God forbid Ireland may have to say he messed up ONE pick in a
draft!!!!
Would that mean he would have to esplain why he picked a guy #3
overall to play on just 3rd downs?
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