Dolphins Week 1 depth chart

by mercury22nathan Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:38 pm

today 2 different sources (one being Sport Illustrated) are claiming that the Dolphins have released their week 1 depth chart, but there is still nothing on the team website.

https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-first-regular-season-depth-chart-features-key-changes

https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/miami-dolphins-release-week-1-depth-chart-ahead-of-patriots-game/

given all the different packages and Miami's desire to move people around, i'm not sure how much stock can be placed in these:

OFFENSE
Wide Receiver (1) – DeVante Parker, Preston Williams
Left Tackle – Austin Jackson**, Greg Little
Left Guard – Solomon Kindley, Robert Jones
Center – Michael Deiter, Greg Mancz
Right Guard – Robert Hunt, Robert Jones
Right Tackle – Jesse Davis, Liam Eichenberg
Tight End – Mike Gesicki, Adam Shaheen**, Durham Smythe, Cethan Carter OR Hunter Long
Running Back – Myles Gaskin, Malcolm Brown, Salvon Ahmed
Quarterback – Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett
Wide Receiver (2) – Jaylen Waddle, Albert Wilson
Wide Receiver (3) – Jakeem Grant, Mack Hollins

*Wide receiver Will Fuller is suspended for Week 1 and not on the active roster

** indicates reserve/COVID-19 list

DEFENSE
Defensive End (1) – Emmanuel Ogbah, Adam Butler
Nose Tackle – Raekwon Davis, John Jenkins
Defensive End (2) – Christian Wilkins, Zach Sieler
Linebacker (1) – Jerome Baker, Duke Riley
Linebacker (2) – Elandon Roberts, Sam Eguavoen
Linebacker (3) – Andrew Van Ginkel, Brennan Scarlett, Jaelan Phillips
Nickel CB – Justin Coleman, Elijah Campbell Jamal Perry
Cornerback (1) – Byron Jones, Noah Igbinoghene
Cornerback (2) – Xavien Howard, Nik Needham, Trill Williams
Free Safety – Justin McCourty, Jevon Holland
Strong Safety – Eric Rowe, Brandon Jones, Clayton Fejedelem

SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker – Jason Sanders
Punter – Michael Palardy
Holder – Michael Palardy
Long Snapper – Blake Ferguson
Kick Returner – Jakeem Grant, Jaylen Waddle
Punt Returner – Jakeem Grant, Jaylen Waddle

i think snap counts are better indicator than who actually lines up at the start of the game, but...

i'd be surprised if Grant sees more playing time than Wilson during Fullers absence. and depending on what happens with the Phins potentially having to replace LT Jackson, i could see Smythe and Carter getting an increase in snaps in helping secure the edge.

and i hope we see Jalean Phillips more than a 3rd stringer.

by **JMP** Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:58 pm

I think we will see more "packages" on both offense and defense, so the depth chart on this team is pretty meaningless.

As for Phillips - I'm fine letting him earn his stripes instead of just being handed a job. Once he starts making plays, he'll be almost impossible to take off the field IMO.

by CarsonChris Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:02 am

I have this sinking feeling that Jaelan Phillips is the equivalent of Dion Jordan.

by **JMP** Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:28 am

CarsonChris wrote:I have this sinking feeling that Jaelan Phillips is the equivalent of Dion Jordan.

Jae Phillips works out like an animal and has a desire to be the best and has a non-stop motor. Dion Jordan was lazy, out of shape and preferred smoking pot to playing football. There's nothing about them that's similar at all.

On the field, Phillips reminds me of a combination of Jason Taylor, Chandler Jones and Cameron Jordan. I have a strong feeling he's going to be a star.

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