Dante Collinelli
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A to Z Sports Managing Copy Editor, Miami Dolphins writer for SI. NFL Draft yapper.
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NEW: I ranked my favorite draft classes from this weekend. I really feel like so many teams did well for themselves:
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Ranking My Favorite Draft Classes from 2025 NFL Draft
These teams made great picks this weekend
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecasualnfldraftanalyst/p/ranking-my-favorite-draft-classes?r=233w59&utm_medium=ios
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I understand why Dolphins fans are extra hesitant about players with injury histories. All I’m saying is that the Jermod McCoy (Tennessee, CB) 2024 tape is exceptional. Like, really good.
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NEW: I took a look at who ESPN’s latest mock draft has the Dolphins selecting in RD1. It’s not the player I would’ve taken, but I get it. READ:
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Why Latest National Mock Pick for Dolphins Would Fill Huge Need
Although the Miami Dolphins have put together a nice winning streak the past four weeks, it’s still unlikely that they will make the postseason. With that in m
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/news/why-latest-national-mock-pick-for-dolphins-would-fill-huge-need-01kc4frehc22
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I’ve audibly said “Hell yeah” like 5 times in the first 20 minutes of Lee Hunter’s (Texas Tech, NT) tape. Great blend of quickness and strength on the interior.
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It doesn’t hurt, but I’m hesitant to draw any big conclusions until I see what this final stretch looks. I cover this in the article, but we’ll learn about Weaver and his unit these next four weeks.
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The numbers behind Miami’s defensive improvement shocked me, but it’s hard denying how well things are going. Can they keep it going? Read:
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Just How Legit Is the Dolphins Defense?
Much has been made of the Miami Dolphins’ evolution on offense. The team has become a running juggernaut, and not in the same way it was during the 2023 season.
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/news/just-how-legit-is-the-dolphins-defense-01kc22mjte4h
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10 days ago
PSA: Join
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
and myself for the All Dolphins Podcast live postgame breakdown show at 5 p.m. ET.
www.youtube.com/live/VZO0uFy...
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Live Dolphins-Jets Week 14 Postgame Breakdown 📱
YouTube video by All Dolphins Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/VZO0uFyLNy8
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I have watched 3 Senior Bowl tight ends the past two days and none of them can block.
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Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren accepted his Senior Bowl invite today, and man his film is so fun. Throwback physicality at safety — excellent as a robber and makes so many good plays vs. the run. He’s an early All-Hollywood Team contender.
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Interesting quirk of this draft class is how many undersized edge players are near the top of boards. David Bailey: 6-3, 250 (calling cap) Cashius Howell: 6-2, 248 Romello Height: 6-3, 240 R Mason Thomas: 6-2, 249 Joshua Josephs: 6-3, 240
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Will probably spend most of my time here dropping random NFL Draft thoughts as I work through the class. It’s obviously incredibly early, but I’m not a huge fan of the perceived top of the class players.
23 days ago
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Arif Hasan, but NFL🔨⚒️🛠️
23 days ago
Had
@friesfootball.bsky.social
break down Max Brosmer's preseason back in August
www.wideleft.football/p/is-max-bro...
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Is Max Brosmer the Vikings’ Next Hometown Underdog Story?
In Matt Fries' first piece for Wide Left, he dissects Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer, undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota. Could he be a dark horse for the backup quarterback job?
https://www.wideleft.football/p/is-max-brosmer-the-vikings-next-hometown
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NEW: The Dolphins should be getting Darren Waller back soon, but what will his role look like? Miami’s tight end room is a lot different than the last time he suited up. Read:
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Why Waller's Potential Return Creates Difficult Decision for Dolphins at Tight End
The Miami Dolphins spent Week 12 on the bye, allowing the team to get a little bit healthier after dealing with a good number of injuries to starters this seaso
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/news/why-waller-s-potential-return-creates-difficult-decision-for-dolphins-at-tight-end-01kavcfptv4s
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I’ll be attempting to revive this account now that I’ve started prep work for the 2026 NFL Draft. Apologies for the absence. I’ll do my best to post here a bit. Anyway, here’s my first Dolphins mock of the year:
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Dolphins 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: New Playmaker Wanted
The Miami Dolphins are on their bye ahead of a Week 13 game against the New Orleans Saints, which makes it an excellent time to look ahead to the future. The D
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/onsi/news/dolphins-3-round-2026-nfl-mock-draft-new-playmaker-wanted-01kagvqrnfyn
27 days ago
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3 months ago
PSA: The
#MiamiDolphins
are off Sunday, but we're not. Join
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
and I for a live episode of the All Dolphins Podcast at 7:30 p.m. ET, where we'll break down the state of the team and hear what fans have to say.
www.youtube.com/live/q61Lhzu...
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Live Dolphins Reset After Week 3
YouTube video by All Dolphins Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/live/q61LhzuEPkg
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6 months ago
WATCH: In the new episode (#513) of the All Dolphins Podcast,
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
and I dissect and discuss the current
#MiamiDolphins
situations involving three of their prominent players, how they should prioritize them, and more.
youtu.be/4m6e4HXvMzQ
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Episode 513: What is the Dolphins Game Plan?
YouTube video by All Dolphins Podcast
https://youtu.be/4m6e4HXvMzQ
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7 months ago
NEW: In light of the trade speculation surrounding
#MiamiDolphins
TE Jonnu Smith, we examine his value to the offense and what kind of contract might be fair. Via @DanteCollinelli
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How Valuable is Jonnu Smith to Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins and Jonnu Smith might be heading toward a breakup this offseason. Last week, it was reported that the team had spoken with the Pittsburgh St
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/how-valuable-is-jonnu-smith-to-dolphins-01jwp31kg5g3
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Arif Hasan, but NFL🔨⚒️🛠️
7 months ago
Another outstanding piece from
@noflagsfilm.bsky.social
breaking down the 2024 receiver class -- he combines exhaustive charting of the routes they ran with a detailed, analytical approach to rank them and provide video-backed scouting reports on each one
www.wideleft.football/p/re-ranking...
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Re-Ranking the Top Wide Receivers From the 2024 NFL Draft
James Foster watched the 13 top-performing rookie receivers from last season and ranked them based on their tape.
https://www.wideleft.football/p/re-ranking-the-top-wide-receivers
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7 months ago
Had
@kevinfielder.bsky.social
speak with a number of college coaches for Wide Left to discuss NIL, small schools and how to adapt to the new landscape
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How Has NIL Impacted Small Schools?
Kevin Fielder explores the realities of the new NIL landscape and how it's changed the landscape for small schools. Does the NIL era represent an existential threat to small school football?
https://www.wideleft.football/p/how-has-nil-impacted-small-schools
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7 months ago
NEW: Breaking down the outlook and expectations for the
#MiamiDolphins
rookie D-linemen, and why Anthony Weaver says "they've got the shoulders to handle" significant roles early.
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Why the Dolphins Are Excited About Their Rookie Defensive Tackles
The Miami Dolphins prioritized getting bigger and stronger on the defensive line during the 2025 NFL draft. Much has been made of the team drafting Kenneth Gra
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/why-the-dolphins-are-excited-about-their-rookie-defensive-tackles-01jvta6t7qpt
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7 months ago
I’m so excited to share my debut piece for Wide Left! I spent way too much time breaking down Jeremiah Smith and what makes him so special. Big thanks to
@katson.bsky.social
and
@arif.bsky.social
for the opportunity to get back into the writing game.
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Jeremiah Smith: College Football's Wide Receiver Wunderkind
Ben Glassmire breaks down one of the greatest phenoms in modern college football, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. What makes him great and what can his ceiling be?
https://www.wideleft.football/p/jeremiah-smith-college-footballs?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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7 months ago
Excited to announce new contributors and a new structure to Wide Left! Adding
@katson.bsky.social
as COO,
@devinjackson.bsky.social
as Chief of Content,
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
as Editor and
noflagsfilm.bsky.social
and
@benglassmire.bsky.social
as Writers!
www.wideleft.football/p/wide-left-...
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Wide Left: A Change
We're announcing changes to Wide Left to find a way to give readers more!
https://www.wideleft.football/p/wide-left-a-change
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7 months ago
NEW: After former
#MiamiDolphins
tackle Terron Armstead got involved on Twitter to defend Chop Robinson's run defense,
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
broke down the tape to see where the 2024 first-round pick actually stands in that area.
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Where Does Chop Robinson Stand with his Run Defense?
When the Miami Dolphins selected Chop Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, they knew he had the tools to be an impressive pass rusher. The Penn S
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/where-does-chop-robinson-stand-with-his-run-defense-01jtr80vy1n1
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8 months ago
NEW: Really cool look here from
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
at each of the eight
#MiamiDolphins
2025 draft picks and their NFL comps.
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Pro Comparisons For Every Miami Dolphins 2025 Draft Pick
The Miami Dolphins will rely on several of their rookies to contribute in significant ways this season. With many of the Dolphins’ picks expected to get playin
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/pro-comparisons-for-every-miami-dolphins-2025-draft-pick-01jt6xzdf6hj
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Going to be dumping some Ollie Gordon clips here. The contrast between his 2023 and 2024 is staggering. Think he’s a good flier for Miami, though.
8 months ago
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Quinn Ewers film dump incoming. I gotta be honest, I dont think Miami improved at backup QB much — if at all — this offseason.
8 months ago
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NEW: I ranked my favorite draft classes from this weekend. I really feel like so many teams did well for themselves:
open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
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Ranking My Favorite Draft Classes from 2025 NFL Draft
These teams made great picks this weekend
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecasualnfldraftanalyst/p/ranking-my-favorite-draft-classes?r=233w59&utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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Dolphins newest defensive tackle ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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8 months ago
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Some late-night Jonah Savaiinea clips are incoming. He gets a nice finish here blocking down the line.
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8 months ago
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Going to post some Kenneth Grant film clips here, starting with stack and shed teach tape vs. Ohio State
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8 months ago
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NEW: I have no clue what will happen tomorrow night, but here’s a final mock draft for Round 1 with some fun fits and a few surprises:
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Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting Entire First Round
My final predictions for the first round
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecasualnfldraftanalyst/p/final-2025-nfl-mock-draft-predicting?r=233w59&utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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NEW: My final ranking of Miami’s realistic options at pick 15. There’s 11 players here, but there’s probably 20-ish I would be ~ fine ~ with.
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Ranking Dolphins' Best Options in Round 1
The 2025 NFL draft is this week. The time for mock drafts and predictions is almost over, as the Miami Dolphins are slated to make the first of their 10 picks a
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/ranking-dolphins-best-options-in-round-1-01jsf6y4rzvq
8 months ago
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🚨 New From Me My final top-200 big board for the 2025 NFL Draft is live. The full board is at the top with positional rankings and explanations underneath
thecasualnfldraftanalyst.substack.com/p/2025-nfl-d...
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2025 NFL Draft: Final Top 200 Big Board, Position Rankings
These are my final rankings for the 2025 class.
https://thecasualnfldraftanalyst.substack.com/p/2025-nfl-draft-final-top-200-big?utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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8 months ago
I brought together 30 personalities from around the NFL Draft space to talk about their favorite Day 2 and Day 3 prospects in the 2025 class. Check out 37 unique write-ups for free below!
#NFLDraft
#NFLDraft2025
#2025NFLDraft
Read full:
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NFL Draft media analyze favorite prospects in the 2025 class
This year’s NFL Draft media collaboration features 31 unique analysts from outlets including Bleacher Report, ESPN, PFF, The Athletic, The 33rd Team, and more.
https://sportstalk.substack.com/p/nfl-draft-media-analyze-favorite
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Every year, I create a team of the draft prospects I had the most fun watching called the All Hollywood Team. It’s my favorite part of the process and such a blast to write. Here’s this year’s group:
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My Favorite Prospects From The 2025 NFL Draft
These are the players I'd stand on the table for in this year's class.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecasualnfldraftanalyst/p/my-favorite-prospects-from-the-2025?r=233w59&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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Need to dump some clips here for a story dropping tomorrow. It’s my favorite story that I write every year, so hoping everyone will enjoy.
9 months ago
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9 months ago
NEW: Former
#MiamiDolphins
first-round Noah Igbinoghene enjoyed the best year of his career with Washington in 2024, so he's going to give another go but with a different number.
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Former Dolphins First-Round Pick Staying Put in New Home
A former Miami Dolphins first-round pick re-signed with his new team Tuesday. Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, who the Dolphins selected 30th overall in the 2020 N
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/former-dolphins-first-round-pick-staying-put-in-new-home-01jpnstqb6pf
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🚨 New From Me My first Dolphins 7-round mock is live. Trying to fill all of the Dolphins’ needs is quite tough despite 10 picks. How did things shake out? Read:
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Dolphins Seven-Round Mock Draft 1.0
The 2025 NFL draft is a little more than a month away, and the Miami Dolphins are slated to have 10 picks to help improve a roster with plenty of holes. The Do
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/dolphins-seven-round-mock-draft-1-0-01jpn9f2v7dp
9 months ago
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🚨 New From Me Jaxson Dart is getting a lot of hype, so I dug deep into the tape to see if his play backs it up.
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What's All The Jaxson Dart Fuss About?
Dart looks primed to be a first-round pick, but should he be?
https://open.substack.com/pub/thecasualnfldraftanalyst/p/whats-all-the-jaxson-dart-fuss-about?r=233w59&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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9 months ago
NEW: How film study reveals why there's so much to like about the
#MiamiDolphins
addition of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine at wide receiver. Great work again by
@dantecollinelli.bsky.social
www.si.com/nfl/dolphins...
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Film Review Shows Why Westbrook-Ikhine Addition Could Be Huge
The Miami Dolphins finally added a receiver with some size. The team signed former Tennessee Titans receiver Nick Westbrook-Ihkine to a two-year, $6.5 million
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/film-review-shows-why-westbrook-ikhine-addition-could-be-huge-01jpfvamsjmd
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Starks is the ideal pairing, imo. Get someone with his range playing alongside Melifonwu, and the Dolphins are cooking.
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9 months ago
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Ifeatu Melifonwu’s tape is awesome, but it’s an incredibly small sample size. Is he worth the risk?
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Full Scouting Report on Ifeatu Melifonwu
The Miami Dolphins are making a high-risk, high-reward bet for one of their starting safety spots. The team agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with former D
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/full-scouting-report-on-ifeatu-melifonwu-01jp82sqjd35
9 months ago
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Yeahhhhh the James Daniels tape is pretty dang good. Full breakdown on Miami’s newest guard:
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What the Film Says About New Dolphins OL James Daniels
The Miami Dolphins addressed one of their biggest needs when they agreed to terms with free agent guard James Daniels on Monday. The reported deal is for three
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/what-the-film-says-about-new-dolphins-ol-james-daniels-01jp5gdzyjy8
9 months ago
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Super small sample size, but Ifeatu Melifonwu generated 12 QB pressures and 4 sacks on 19 pass rush reps the past two seasons.
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9 months ago
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🚨 New From Me The good, bad, and ugly with the Dolphins signing Zach Wilson.
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Film Study on New Dolphins QB Zach Wilson
The Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback. The Dolphins made their first new free agent acquisition Monday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal w
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/film-study-on-new-dolphins-qb-zach-wilson-01jp33cs1s5x
9 months ago
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Won’t lie, the Larry Borom film isn’t great, but I see the vision. Scheme fit, experienced, versatile, powerful run blocker. Think I like him better at guard, but it’s a small sample size.
9 months ago
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9 months ago
We're still out here grading every signing. Yes, even punters.
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NFL Free Agency 2025: Grades For Every Signing, Trade
Discover our grades for every 2025 NFL Free Agency signing and trade, including the blockbuster Geno Smith and DK Metcalf trades...
https://www.the33rdteam.com/nfl-free-agency-2025-grades-for-every-signing-trade/
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Really like what I saw from new Dolphin James Daniels vs. Zack Allen in the running game. Both players got wins, but Daniels was moving bodies all game.
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9 months ago
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The Dolphins doing nothing all day only to sign Zach Wilson is admittedly pretty funny. I’m fine with Wilson as long as there’s another vet QB signing.
9 months ago
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Seahawks are seriously confusing me. You want to trade DK + Geno? Sure, I guess. But then you should just blow it up. Not pay Sam Darnold.
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9 months ago
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Moehrig was probably my top target for Miami. Loved his tape + versatility. Plenty of good safety options left, but this is a bummer.
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9 months ago
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