Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Long term solution
DAVIE - Trent Green is likely done as a player with the Miami Dolphins, he suffered the most severe concussion anyone can and at the age of 37 playing for an 0-5 team, there is not much to come back to.
As for the future of the 'Phins one thing is certain, it does not include Cleo Lemon. Cleo is a very good back up, but there isn't any scenario where he is willing to serve as a back-up to John Beck. There is no obvious animosity between the two players but Lemon wants a chance to start or at the very least a chance to back-up another veteran QB.
With that in mind, the Phins will not start Beck until after their bye week. You have to understand that since the start of the regular season Beck has been running the opposing teams offense for the scout team. To throw him into this situation as a starter would stack the odds of success against him. Beck will now have the chance to run about 20 percent of the teams plays each week and get comfortable for his eventual start on November 11th at home against the Bills.
Draft Watch:
The best player in the draft Darren McFadden plays a position that Ronnie Brown is playing at a Pro Bowl level right now. I've heard some fans say they want a two headed monster at running back, which is a great idea, but a luxury that is afforded to good teams who don't have multiple gaping holes like this team.
Glen Dorsey was held in check against a good Florida team but a top five pick should come up big in big games.
A pick that would not garner alot of excitement but would make a ton of sense in Jake Long from Michigan. If John Beck is your quarterback of the future then you need to protect his blind side and Jake Long is that man, it's a safe and solid pick in the top five. More than anything else the Dolphins need a prospect that has the odds in his favor to be a big time player.
For all your fantasy football owners out there I have one message for you, start Kellen Winslow.
Last week Ownen Daniels had 6 catches for 96 yards against the Phins and this is a copy cat league. Teams now know they can run or throw on the Dolphins, especially to the tight end. I would also play Jamal Lewis, but I think Winslow will get the most value against a team that is relying on Joey Porter or a injured Channing Crowder to cover him.
FYI
John Beck practiced with the scout team and Marty Booker took snaps as what looks like an emergency quaterback situation. Strange plan by Cameron, not having what would seem to be your number two QB (Beck) takes snaps with the offense seems like a bad idea.
Derek Hagan and Rodirque Wright were both at practice but were limited.
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