Half 1 of this week’s SI Fan Nation All Dolphins mailbag:

From Miami Dolphins Québec (@Dolphins_Quebec):

Salut Alain ! Very long time no query however I am again in enterprise! How have the rookies and 2nd 12 months gamers appeared throughout OTAs and obligatory minicamp ? Thanks so much and congrats on your wonderful job.

Salut et merci. And welcome again. Let me preface my reply by mentioning we (the media) have been allowed to observe two OTAs to this point and the 2 minicamp practices and it’s not all that straightforward to judge something associated to the operating sport, the offensive line or the entrance seven as a result of there’s principally no contact concerned. So it’s largely within the passing sport the place you possibly can see sure issues (understanding that it’s not like a sport and it’s solely June). Having stated all that, I’d say it’s fairly quiet so far as the rookies are involved, although Skylar Thompson doesn’t look misplaced as a seventh-round decide rookie quarterback. Amongst second-year gamers, I’d say nothing actually has stood out however Jean Phillips, Jaylen Waddle and Jevon Holland all look good with what they’re being requested to do.

From EVERYTHING305 (@EverythingCANE):

I do know it’s onerous to formulate concrete conclusions or impressions by way of OTA’s & Mini-Camps however IYO is the offensive line creating to date to the extent {that a} depth chart may be created???

Hey there, based mostly on the 4 practices that the media has been allowed to observe, sure, we simply may create a depth chart alongside the offensive line. Nonetheless, I can’t inform you what that will appear to be due to the Dolphins’ media reporting guidelines, which prohibit us from revealing who’s lining up with the primary or second group and whether or not gamers are training at positions apart from the place they’re listed on the depth chart. So, for the second, we are able to solely go by on-the-record feedback from head coach Mike McDaniel, who has confirmed that Terron Armstead would be the left deal with, that Connor Williams has been working at heart and that Austin Jackson has gotten work at proper deal with.

From Isaias Boffill (@BoffillIsaias):

Whats up Alain, my query is I do know it’s solely been in the future of camp and we’ve got many extra to go. I do know the protection was dominating at apply. Do you see any enchancment on the offensive line and, if that’s the case, who stood out? Thanks.

Hello Isaias, Terron Armstead made an attention-grabbing level after apply Wednesday that it’s simpler for the line of defense at this stage as a result of the no-contact guidelines in place make it easy for entrance seven gamers to disengage from offensive linemen. So in that context, it’s nearly unfair to judge the offensive line. Additionally perceive that Armstead has not practiced all offseason and he’s crucial participant on that offensive line. So, though I’m not attempting to evade the query, I’d reserve judgment on the offensive line at the moment.

From Reza Hariri (@Therealrezpect1):

Favourite Dolphins security of all time. Mine is YB. Do you see Miami conserving 6 WR, and who will probably be Miami’s returner ?

Hey Reza, good questions all. I’ll begin with the security query, and if I select a favourite by participant I appreciated probably the most it’s a tie between Michael Thomas and Eric Rowe and if we’re going by greatest security, it’s Jake Scott for outdated Dolphins and Reshad Jones for current Dolphins. As a result of the offense will probably be extra run-oriented in 2022 and there will probably be a fullback on the roster, I’d say it’s lower than 50-50 the Dolphins will preserve six large receivers on the roster. If the Dolphins do preserve six, it might be that the final one is that return specialist, possibly CFL import DeVonte Dedmon if he exhibits so much this summer time. Or it could be that the Dolphins use Noah Igbinoghene because the kickoff returner and possibly Lynn Bowden Jr. because the punt returner. Personally, I’m not a fan of any of the opposite three choices for punt returns as a result of I believe Jaylen Waddle, Jevon Holland and Tyreek Hill are too invaluable at their place to make use of again there.

From Wealthy McQuillen (@rkmcquillen):

A report earlier this week had Cethan Carter lining up at FB. A report from as we speak referred to as him a TE. My understanding is FB Alec Ingold remains to be rehabbing; is Carter filling in for him at FB? Word: Answering this may increasingly violate the media relations rule of the place gamers line up. The most important query mark for me this 12 months is the progress on the O-line. The Dolphins have a foolish new rule the place the media cannot inform us who’s lined up the place. I imply, if Christian Wilkins was lined up at punter, I am positive you want to report it. Any ideas?

Hey Wealthy, lot to unpack right here. First, Alec Ingold tore his ACL final season whereas with the Raiders and he has but to apply, although he has been in attendance. Cethan Carter is listed as a decent finish on the Dolphins roster, however he did some H-back work throughout his time with the Bengals, so he actually may line up there if wanted. Lastly, the media reporting guidelines sadly usually are not new and I’m in all probability not going to shock you right here after I inform you I’m not a fan. I absolutely perceive groups not wanting reporters to disclose trick performs, however I don’t get the problem with reporting who’s lining up the place and with what unit when groups will probably be required to place out a depth chart earlier than their first preseason sport anyway.

From John Kerns (@yitwail):

You appear sure that Gaskin will make the roster however signing three free agent backs suggests dissatisfaction with Gaskin & Ahmed. So is there an opportunity one other again with extra upside and fewer pay replaces them?

Hey John, first off, I’m not “sure” that Gaskin will make the 53-man roster, however I do assume he’ll. Additionally, he’s scheduled to make $2.5 million (per overthecap.com) in 2022 within the last 12 months of his rookie contract and I’m unsure you’d discover a clear improve for lower than that. Lastly, sure, the Dolphins signed three operating backs within the offseason, however don’t overlook that Raheem Mostert can’t be thought of a certainty but due to his 2022 knee harm. So it could prove that the Dolphins do want Gaskin, though they completely went in search of upgrades within the offseason.

From Chris Bustin (@ChrisBustin13):

I’ve heard Tua discuss with “Anne” on a couple of events as somebody who relays unfavourable buzz to him. Who’s she precisely? Is she a PR consultant for Tua? Thanks!

Hello Chris, “Anne” is Anne Noland, who’s the Dolphins senior director of soccer communications. She shouldn’t be a PR rep for Tua, however will sit in on his press conferences, as she does for head coach Mike McDaniel. She’s a College of Georgia alum, which led to some attention-grabbing interplay with Tua final 12 months after Alabama beat Georgia within the SEC title sport and after Georgia got here again to win the nationwide title.

From R. Pate (@urbsportanalyst):

Since we’re shifting the ball downfield, are you seeing extra “air yards” by Tua or shorter routes with RAC?

Hey R., properly, we actually noticed “air yards” by Tua within the minicamp apply Thursday with the 2 lengthy completions to Tyreek Hill, however these had been accompanied by three check-downs and a brief completion within the flat. And there was lots of that within the apply Wednesday as properly. I’m unsure how properly that solutions your query, however I’d say it’s extra about YAC.