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Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN
MIAMI — Miami DolphinsThe offense has been completely redesigned, and there is a new infusion of playmakers at key skill positions such as receivers. Tyreek Hill And Cedrick Wilson, and running backs Raheem Mostert And Chase Edmonds.
With Mike McDaniel being hired as the offensive-minded coach, the Dolphins’ offense, which was 24th in offensive expected added points last season, will be significantly improved in almost every aspect.
This could translate into more wins, but fantasy players may find it difficult to predict how the team’s plan will change week after week.
Hill is available on ESPN platforms is being drafted As WR7, and the standout rookie of last season Jaylen Waddle drafted as WR13. Given McDaniel’s success with the versatile receiver, there is reason to be excited about at most one of the Dolphins’ receivers Deebo Samuel Last season as coordinator in San Francisco
Samuel broke out in 2021 with 1,405 receiving yard and six touchdowns. He also added another 365 yards and eight touchdowns to the ground. McDaniel acknowledged Waddle’s yards-after–catch ability in January. It was not clear whether he would ask Waddle to play a Samuel-type position in Miami.
The Dolphins then traded for Hill They had a league-best 20 touchdowns with 50-plus yards in March. It seemed like they have found their “all-in-one” gadget player. Hill averaged 7.7 yards per carry and has scored six rushing TDs in his 93 career carries.
McDaniel indicated that “there’s likely going to be some overlap, to some extent.” “But Deebo Sampson was able to play that role due to both circumstances and his skill set during his time in San Francisco. Tyreek will be the receiver position’s foundational elements, so I expect no differences.
“I promise that we are not going to limit — and we will continue the process of developing him, the Miami Dolphins football team.”
Hill should reach his WR7 average draft spot, but what should we expect from Waddle?
The 49ers’ No. 2 receiver, Brandon AiyukFinished last season with 826 yards, five touchdowns and 56 catches. WR35 in ESPN fantasy leagues. Waddle, though, is a better receiver then Aiyuk. He doesn’t have the same targets as last year’s TE4. George Kittle.
Waddle was primarily used in the short-to-intermediate part of the field as a rookie, in some ways to make up for the Dolphins’ ineffective run game that ranked 30th (92.2 yards per game). Waddle may still be used on intermediate routes in order to create space for him after the catch. But McDaniel calling plays will make it more efficient.
Last season, Waddle was eighth in the NFL for receptions (104), 25th in yards (1 015), and tied for 101st overall in yards per catch (9.8). Waddle’s talents must be Miami’s main goal this season.
Waddle stated that he believes it is a new team and a different program. “Obviously, we’re going work to what’s good for. Coach McDaniel does an excellent job of getting players into positions to make plays. He’ll continue to do this throughout the year, which I believe is his strength.
Miami tight end Mike Gesicki (73 catches last year) will siphon Hill and Waddle’s targets, but Samuel & Kittle will finish among the top 50 flex players Last season, ESPN Fantasy Leagues had mediocre quarterback play despite it. Jimmy GaroppoloKittle was absent from three games and ranked 13th on QBR (53.3).
Hill’s prospects of becoming the next Samuel as a rusher or receiver, however, are wrong. Hill was WR11 in all six NFL seasons. This is the player the Dolphins traded for, and not Samuel the Second Coming.
McDaniel explained that you don’t view it as “I need the next Deebo,” but rather, “You don’t see it that way.” “Deebo didn’t come by searching for Deebo. You should look for talented football players who are passionate and committed. This will allow you, as a coach, to ask yourself “Hey, how else can we use this skill set?”