Dolphins toss out rookie minicamp in favor of classroom

[YoloinOhio]

Rookies in Miami won't have minicamp practices like other teams. They will learn how to be "professional football players" instead.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Dolphins testing innovative idea of tossing out rookie minicamp practices

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/5/2/11566230/miami-dolphins-rookie-minicamps-practices

Edited May 2, 2016 by YoloinOhio

[The Wiz]

Can't really say it's a bad idea. I can't imagine too much football can be taught/learned in 3 days of minicamp.

[Nanker]

Do they have to bring their own gas masks or will the Phyns furnish those?

[Deranged Rhino]

Will Mario be a guest lecturer about being a professional?

[Acantha]

I think those rookies are going to be bored to tears after a few hours of lectures in a classroom and won't retain most of what they're given.

 

As for injuries, they still have to take the field sooner or later and their first time being with the vets could cause a higher rate of injuries as they are trying to keep up (probably not, but it's as legit as saying injuries will go down by not doing the 3 day camp).

 

Also, I don't think those three days of camp are going to do a whole lot to combat the late season slump.

 

IMO, a combination of the two might be a good idea. Plan to spend more time in the classroom and do lighter stuff on the field to help practice what they preach.

[nucci]

I think these kids would rather play football

[YoloinOhio]

Cardale is so glad right now he wasn't drafted by Miami

[eball]

So I see Adam Gase is already over-thinking his new job. Perfect.

 

Silly Fish.

Cardale is so glad right now he wasn't drafted by Miami

 

Double

[dpberr]

I took a look at that 2000 Baltimore Ravens playbook.

 

After that, it's not a half bad idea.

 

For those of you who dismiss it, don't you feel Preston Brown would have benefited from some classroom learning about the defense?

[K D]

I thought they went to the NFL so they don't have to go to class anymore?

[eball]

I took a look at that 2000 Baltimore Ravens playbook.

 

After that, it's not a half bad idea.

 

For those of you who dismiss it, don't you feel Preston Brown would have benefited from some classroom learning about the defense?

 

They get classroom work already. The Fish are just taking all of the on-field stuff away.

[nucci]

I took a look at that 2000 Baltimore Ravens playbook.

 

After that, it's not a half bad idea.

 

For those of you who dismiss it, don't you feel Preston Brown would have benefited from some classroom learning about the defense?

There are positional meetings and film time...that's their classroom work

[TakeYouToTasker]

With the huge and growing differences between the pro and college games, a 3 day crash course in shell cover schemes might not be a bad idea at all.

 

It will also be a very strong indicator of who really wants to get better when it comes to preparation.

[K-9]

I hear Chris Carter is giving a lecture on "Posse Construction: Fall Guy Strategies and the Importance of Loyal Homies."

 

Seriously though, I give the Phins organization credit for doing this. It's a great idea, actually.

 

GO BILLS!!!

[SDS]

I hear Chris Carter is giving a lecture on "Posse Construction: Fall Guy Strategies and the Importance of Loyal Homies."

 

Seriously though, I give the Phins organization credit for doing this. It's a great idea, actually.

 

GO BILLS!!!

 

Look around the room. If you can't identify the fall guy - then the fall guy is you.

[Malazan]

Is it really "Innovative"? Someone should tell Gase not to confuse "Innovative" with "Results".

 

Manning has done more for Gase's career than Gase has...

[somnus00]

That's a bold strategy Cotton let's see if it pays off for 'em.

[FireChan]

Is it really "Innovative"? Someone should tell Gase not to confuse "Innovative" with "Results".

 

Manning has done more for Gase's career than Gase has...

Gase got his HC job from working with Cutler.

[NickelCity]

I don't think it's a terrible idea at all.

[Beef Jerky]

Ahh yes the "Proper Gas Mask Etiquette" seminar is sure to be a huge hit.