Training Camp News and Notes 2023

Jacob Meshel
@JacobMeshel

Great news!

Per @caplannfl
S Brandon Jones, who suffered a left ACL injury last season, “is expected to be back on the field practicing with his teammates this week!” He could make an appearance as early “as Wednesday” during the team's first practice, barring any setbacks

Armando Salguero
@ArmandoSalguero

With Tyreek Hill settling his civil dispute and offensive lineman Connor Williams reportedly deciding he will be at camp after an offseason contract issue, the #Dolphins apparently are settling all distractions prior to opening of training camp.

3:55 PM · Jul 24, 2023

white1 wrote:Buckle up gentlemen.  Here we go.  2023 will be one hell of a ride.

Cameron Wolfe
@CameronWolfe

Dolphins CB Xavien Howard on people who are sleeping on him in 2023: “Fuck ‘em.”

11:36 AM · Jul 25, 2023

JMP wrote:...we MUST avoid injuries at key positions in order to stay in the fight.

As veterans reported to training camp Tuesday, the Dolphins made a series of roster moves, placing offensive linemen Terron Armstead and Isaiah Wynn and tight end Tanner Conner on the active/physically unable to perform list.

Armstead told reporters in January that he was advised to undergo season-ending surgery after his toe injury but opted against it.

“I tore my foot Week 1,” he said. “Potentially season-ending injury. Played with it. Played the 13 games. Still decided not to get the surgery in the offseason because it’s a 10-month recovery.”

mercury22nathan wrote:

and just like that, it [could] all comes crashing down.

As veterans reported to training camp Tuesday, the Dolphins made a series of roster moves, placing offensive linemen Terron Armstead and Isaiah Wynn and tight end Tanner Conner on the active/physically unable to perform list.

Armstead told reporters in January that he was advised to undergo season-ending surgery after his toe injury but opted against it.

“I tore my foot Week 1,” he said. “Potentially season-ending injury. Played with it. Played the 13 games. Still decided not to get the surgery in the offseason because it’s a 10-month recovery.”

https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article277648128.html

and while i appreciate his desire to gut it through for the team, in the long run at 32, its not gonna get any better.  do tears heal themselves (i guess that depends on whether it was complete or not)?  we may be looking at a season with Armstead missing a significant number of games.

JEGnj wrote:What's the deal with the LB we drafted last year and got hurt for the year?

CarsonChris wrote:4.3 40 Tanner is out? Isn't he our only pass catching TE?

Are you talking about Channing Tindall? He actually did play a bit on special teams last season. I haven't heard a thing about him yet...probably not a good sign.

white1 wrote:

Are you talking about Channing Tindall? He actually did play a bit on special teams last season. I haven't heard a thing about him yet...probably not a good sign.

One of the beat writers observed on day 1, and it wasn't positive.  IIRC (too lazy to look up where I read it) these were the points:
- With ILB depth limited, tons of opportunity right now for a player like Tindall to shine.
- In drills, the observer noted how slow he was to react to plays.
- Additionally, the observer noted how many "false steps" he takes.

Sounds like a good athlete by the measurables but also who, as a linebacker, is not instinctive, raw and will need lots of coaching.  He might pan out or might not.  

white1 wrote:I just read on twitter Ramsey hurt knee in practice today - left on cart. Everyone worried prob will get update tomorrow from coach.

JMP wrote:

white1 wrote:I just read on twitter Ramsey hurt knee in practice today - left on cart. Everyone worried prob will get update tomorrow from coach.

FUCK!!!!  Pray it is nothing major....

After a rep in team drills where it appeared his feet got tangled up with wide receiver Tyreek Hill, Ramsey limped to the sideline, clutched at his left knee and went down to the ground.

He was attended to by trainers, and a cart was brought onto the field to transport him inside the team’s facilities as practice wrapped up. Ramsey was helped up as the cart arrived for him, but he was cautious to take any steps or put pressure on his left leg and hopped onto the vehicle using his right leg.

white1 wrote:It's scary right now, but too early to panic.

One anecdote:  Hill was talking to team mates, McDaniel while he was being seen on the field.  Later, Kohou said "oh he'll be fine" so maybe initial look it did not appear to be a bad injury.

white1 wrote:I just read Burrow was carted off with a calf injury. Makes me worry he tore achilles or the muscle.

white1 wrote:I just saw the Burrow video.  Non-contact.  He scrambled out of the pocket and pulled up after a few running steps.