Who are your Top Five?

by uncle finster on Jul 24, 2009 4:22 AM EDT Comment 43 comments

Nine days away from the start of training camp, once that gets going we'll start jonesing for the real season to start, and once that gets started It'll be over all too flippin quickly, it's like that every year, except 07, that was just brutal, but it takes forever for the season to start, and then, BAM, it's week 13, your on the edge of your seat for every game, wondering where your team will be seeded for the playoffs, or if they'll be in the playoffs at all!

WOAH... OK.... lets slow down a bit shall we, where was I,.... thats right, nine days away from the start of training camp, lol, carried away much? But everyone remember to savor every bit as much as you can, because it's a long off-season.

Now to business, your Top Five, I am going to count them all up and see who the Phinsider Phavorites are, and will post the results Aug. 1st, now the list I would ask my fellow Phinsiders to make here is, the Top Five first year Dolphins, doesn't matter how they were acquired or if there not a rookie, just that this is their first year with the Fins, also any player who has not made the 53 man roster, ok, fine, by that I mean Anthony Armstrong, yes technically it's not his first year, but since he hasn't made the 53 man roster I think he should be in the discussion. And since Jason Taylor is coming from a different team, lets throw him in there too. OK, Chad Henne and Donald Thomas are added to the mix.

And to make your Top Five list more in depth, rank them as well, 1 to 5, who will do the best at 1, and then on down the line to 5, biggest impact in the preseason, and at the end of preseason we will see how we did.

I am not going to put my reasons why for the guys I picked up here in the post, but please feel free to do so, I will most likely be sharing my reasons down in the thread, so we would like to hear your opinions, if you feel inclined.

So who are your Top Five first year Fins ranked in order of impact in the preseason? here's mine.

1. Cam Wake

2. Jake Grove

3. Patrick Turner

4. Chris Clemons

5. Vontae Davis

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1. wake
2. grove
3. taylor(since you said i could include him)
t4. sean smith vontae davis

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by woomar on Jul 24, 2009 6:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Donald Thomas count

since he was only available for less than 1 game. If he does then
1. Grove
2.Thomas
3. Wilson
4. Smith
5. Davis
If Thomas doesn’t count then throw in Pat White……I can’t wait for football, I need the distraction from real life.

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by fansince70 on Jul 24, 2009 7:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

makeing all the newcommer's, feel right at home-i like that!

and now you can add in the suporting cast, when they ware that uniform, that’s my team! my heart go’s out to all the dolfins, that have not won a sb.ur to many to name.
1.jake grove
2.jason taylor
3.thomas or mcdaniel
4.armstrong
5.culver
bottom line rookies, all haft to prove themselve’s!

by wild zion beaver on Jul 24, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

5. Brian Hartline
4. Tyrone Culver
3. Patrick Turner
2. Chad Henne
1. Cbdolphin

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by finsxfactor on Jul 24, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lol just a little joke =) just shift things down

5. Vontae Davis
4. Hartline
3. Culver
2. Turner
1. Henne

by finsxfactor on Jul 24, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh xman

culver and henne not first year dolphins.

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by woomar on Jul 24, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

O i thought like its more of a little-no season experience type of thing..

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by finsxfactor on Jul 24, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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by woomar on Jul 24, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok I added Henne to the list, he should be in the convo,

but Culver logged significant mins last year, so no can do :>)

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by uncle finster on Jul 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1. Sean Smith (I think he’ll have more impact than Davis)
2. Cameron Wake (It’ll take him a few games to get up to pace, but he is a monster)
3. Grove (his agression at the point of attack will help everyone)
4 Vontae Davis (Give him some time to get used the number of roles he is being asked to play and then he will be great)
5. Anthony Armstrong (From OTA’s he sounded good and just imagine him and Ginn stretching the field, that would be fun)

by DickDevil on Jul 24, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hmm..

1. Grove… always liked him
2. V Davis… thankful to get him
3. JT… big upside he he can return to form
4. Pat White… I’m not buying all the wildcat hype, but this kid can really play football
5. Donald Thomas…. not giving up on him yet.

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by NJDolphan68 on Jul 24, 2009 8:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmmmmmmmm

1 – Grove
2- JT
3- S Smith
4- Wake
5- Davis

Grove has to be #1 with the biggest impact. He is involved in EVERY offensive play – run or pass, so how he plays has the most impact of any of the group

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 24, 2009 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I made a mistake - tie 5 - Davis & S Smith at 3 - G Wilson

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 24, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta stop the run first otherwise no passes to defend!

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 24, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

woooooooooooooooh

1. SEAN SMITH
2. ANTHONY ARMSTRONG
3. CAMERON WAKE
4. DAVIS
5. PATRICK TURNER

by Striker0418 on Jul 24, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think you forgot the ooooooooooooooo on the end of your woooooooooooooooh

€:>D

by uncle finster on Jul 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would say

1. Sean Smith
2. Jake Grove
3. Patrick Turner
4. Cameron Wake
5. Gibril Wilson

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by Chupathingy on Jul 24, 2009 9:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1. Jake Grove
2. Pat White
3. Sean Smith
4. Jason Taylor
5. Vontae Davis

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by el presidente 00 on Jul 24, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1. Sean Smith (on that bandwagon early on)
2. Vontae Davis (upside is scary good)
3. Jake Grove (stay healthy!)
4. Cameron Wake {the X-factor (apologies to FinsX)}
5. Gibril Wilson (bash brother!)

I’m really excited about the potential improvement to our defense, particularly the secondary. We may be a year away from being world beaters but that cohesion could happen this year. Oh my God, it will fantastic to obliterate everyone’s expectations once again!

by kdock on Jul 24, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

like yours the best

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by BSerious72 on Jul 24, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, sir.

by kdock on Jul 25, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1. Wilson
2. Grove (I can’t believe the Raiders let them both go…Wilson played very well in that Raiders game last November)
3. Turner
4. Sean Smith
5. Vontae Davis (I can’t believe I’m saying that…I had a cow when they announced Davis’s name in the first round, based on his bogus “attitude” problem at Illinios)

by snorky on Jul 24, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1.Jason Taylor
2. Gibril Wilson
3. Sean Smith
4. Vontae Davis
5. Chril Clemons

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Jul 24, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Clemmons is intriguing.

I just wish he would go ahead and sign. He’s a late round pick. I mean, what is he waiting for?

by kdock on Jul 25, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wish i knew

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Jul 25, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol i juz noticed all my picks are on defense

i luv defense

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Jul 25, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 25, 2009 7:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My rankings...

I will leave out JT, since he’s a 12 year vet who made his mark in Miami. Lets keep it to new players. But if he were a new player, there’s no doubt he would be in the top 3, given that he will provide the extra pass rushing threat that we needed opposite Joey Porth.

This is listed in terms of immediate impact.

1. Jake Grove- will immediately improve run blocking.

2. Gibril Wilson- provides more sure tackling in the defensive backfield. Solid against the run and will make a few plays.

3. Sean Smith- I’m forecasting that he will make a more immediate impact than Vontae, given his intelligence and playmaking ability. He will start at some point at RCB.

4. Pat White- will open up a whole new dimension to the wildcat. People remain skeptical, but I see him as a passing threat, a running threat and even a pass catching threat. The guy is an athlete and a football player, period.

5. Patrick Turner- will provide the team with the red-zone threat that we were lacking last year. Has the potential to develop into a very solid possession receiver.

by liberty513 on Jul 24, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this is how it is......

1. justin Grove…mean, nasty, eye pokin, knock your d*** in the dirt, SOB perfect for the job
2. vontea davis…arrogant, and firespark on defense
3. patrick turner….uh, some “smart people” said Larry Fitzgerald was to big and slow too
4. jason taylor..you cant teach and old dog new tricks…..or can you??
5. cam Wake….best bargain in enitre nfl this offseason

by frostyphinfan on Jul 24, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

justin grove?

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by BSerious72 on Jul 24, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's in your 5???

1 Sean Smith
2 Jake Grove
3 Gibril Wilson
4 Vontae Davis
5 Cameron Wake

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by BSerious72 on Jul 24, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

where's sean smith uncle?????

by NewJerseyphins on Jul 24, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it may take a little longer for him to develop.

by uncle finster on Jul 25, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think it's going to take davis longer..

but we’ll see how it plays out… i would love for both of them to beast in the league

by NewJerseyphins on Jul 25, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They may both take a while,

it is common for CBs to take a little time to develop, actually it’s the norm, at least one of these guys will probably take a little time, IMO Davis’ physicality will give him a better chance, he’s faster and stronger, but like you said we’ll see how it plays out :>)

by uncle finster on Jul 25, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why...because lambo said so? lol

by finsxfactor on Jul 26, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

smith
grove
wake
davis
turner

by ncfinfan on Jul 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and sixth

would be dick hurtz. free agent from san fran univ.

by ncfinfan on Jul 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would change my name if I was your #6

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1. Henne
2. Wake
3. Taylor
4. Smith
5. Davis

by Ham420 on Jul 24, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hhmmmm

Interesting and not all that easy to do for me. Way too easy to go all d or all o and/or the popular choices…but here goes.

1, Jake Grove, Instantly makes RONNIE BROWN BETTER!!! Thats sick huge!

2. Donald Thomas, if he can be as good as preiviously advertised then “see #1”

3. Gibril Wilson, instant solidification of the backfield plus great run support.

4. Sean Smith, I believe he will emerge first between him and Davis just because he will not be asked to do as much overall. “Just cover this guy” kinda thing. I also would not be surprised if he wins a starting job this year.

5. CamWake, yes I know that it was the cfl, but that level of dominance has got to translate into “some” skill at this level, how much will depend on how and how much he is used. This kid is hungry and just a little bit desperate to show that he belongs in the nfl that makes for huge effort and should bring results.

by unklphinnie on Jul 25, 2009 5:45 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

As I said earlier - Grove is THE most important upgrade, because

not only does he make Ronnie and RunRickyRun better, he also strengthens the line for pass protection. In other words, he is important on EVERY offensive play, not on how and how much he is used.

So yes I agree with you on #1!

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by PhinsTifosi on Jul 25, 2009 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My 5

1. Grove, gonna make Ronnie look even better than he already is
2. Jason Taylor I can see him in the huddle looking at Porter saying "I’ll meet you at the qb in 5 seconds!
3. Sean Smith, I think this guy has rookie of the year potential
4t Hartline and Turner Both have great hands and will wreak havoc in the red zone

by FinsFanDave on Jul 25, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs