Miami Dolphins depth chart 2018 predictions: Mid-preseason projection

The Miami Dolphins are mid-way through their preseason schedule http://www.authenticsmiamidolphins.com/cheap-kiko-alonso-jersey , with two games complete and two games remaining, before the start of the regular season. A lot of adjustments and decisions are still to be made, but we also are starting to get an idea of how the roster may shake out once cuts are made.The league now allows teams to carry all 90 players on their preseason roster throughout the entire summ er, cutting straight from 90 to the 53-man roster limit after the final preseason game. That gives teams a little more time to see some of their potential bubble players, while also keeping more players available for the fourth preseason game - a game where the starters and key contributors will play little if any.At the mid-way point of the preseason, we update our depth chart prediction for the team:Offense (25)Quarterback (2)Ryan TannehillDavid FalesThe quarterbacks remain the same as they have through the last two iterations of the depth chart prediction. Fales has not yet solidified the position, having struggled in the second preseason game, but he still feels like the more consistent of the options, with Brock Osweiler struggling and Bryce Petty not yet reaching playing time with the second team.Running backs (4)Kenyan DrakeFrank GoreKalen BallageSenorise PerryBuddy Howell continues to be the name that could pop onto the roster if the team is willing to sacrifice a roster spot somewhere else. Right now, I will keep him as a practice squad player, because I do not see the team keeping five running backs unless Howell explodes on special teams the next couple of weeks.Wide receivers (6)DeVante ParkerKenny StillsDanny AmendolaAlbert WilsonJakeem GrantIsaiah FordStill keeping the wide receivers at six, with Ford filling the final spot, but I am not as sure about that as I was a couple of weeks ago. Ford has played well Youth Minkah Fitzpatrick Jersey , but he is not as definite a keep as he seemed prior to the start of the preseason. Leonte Carroo feels like he is moving toward the roster based on the team using him more on special teams, but he definitely needs to have an impact in a game over the final two preseason weeks. Francis Owusu has thrown his name into consideration for that last spot, but needs to have special teams impact and a good offensive showing as well.Tight ends (4)Mike GesickiMarQueis GrayDurham SmytheA.J. DerbyShook up the depth chart order, but no change to the players making the roster. Gesicki appears to be the definitive starter at this point, with Gray coming in for two tight end sets (assuming his concussion does not become a long-term issue). Smythe and Derby fill out the roster position. The Dolphins gave a lot of special teams playing time to Gavin Escobar, so he could be a player they are evaluating for a possible roster spot, but five tight ends feels hard to keep.Offensive linemen (9)Laremy TunsilJosh SittonDaniel KilgoreJesse DavisJa’Wuan JamesSam YoungTed LarsenIsaac AsiataJake BrendelEric Smith fell off the projection after receiving just nine snaps in the team’s second preseason game, opening up a roster position for Brendel, who has been dealing with a calf injury. I am not convinced that is a locked in position, but it feels like the coaches are leaning that way. Mike Matthews played the most among the offensive line in the second game, with Zach Sterup playing one fewer snap. Both of those players feel like developmental options the team could try to stash on the practice squad or at the end of the roster.Defense (25)Defensive ends (6)Cameron WakeRobert QuinnAndre BranchCharles HarrisWilliam HayesCameron MalveauxAdded Malveaux to the depth chart here, mostly because the team seems to be using him a lot right now. He played 17 snaps this past week, and he seems to be someone the team likes. He will be buried on the depth chart White Bobby McCain Jersey , but he could be a young player the team looks to keep for another year. Defensive tackle (4)Davon GodchauxAkeem SpenceJordan PhillipsVincent TaylorWith the addition of Malveaux to the roster, a space had to be made somewhere, and that came at the expense of Jamiyus Pittman. The undrafted free agent has fallen off the radar during the two preseason games, which could be pushing him off the roster. The Dolphins will likely use Hayes, who is battling a hamstring injury right now, as a defensive end and defensive tackle this year, so there is still depth at the position with only four players on the roster.Linebackers (6)Kiko AlonsoRaekwon McMillanJerome BakerStephone AnthonyQuentin PolingMike HullThe linebackers have to start playing better, with McMillan appearing to make rookie mistakes - given his rookie season was wiped out last year due to injury - and Baker needing to adjust to his role as well. Anthony has been disappointing as well. Poling needs to make an impact on special teams, and Hull’s injury could make the team have to find a way to keep another linebacker on the roster. Chase Allen and Terence Garvin are likely candidates to keep that spot.Cornerbacks (5)Xavien HowardBobby McCainTony LippettTorry McTyerCordrea TankersleyAt this point, I have no idea how to build the cornerback depth chart after Howard. Will it be McCain? Lippett? McTyer? Tankersley? It feels like that is the roster, with Fitzpatrick filling a role as well from the safety position, but it could be any combination of playing time for that group. Someone needs to take charge as the starter on the boundary, and they need to do it soon.Safeties (4)Reshad JonesMinkah FitzpatrickT.J. McDonaldWalt AikensThis may be the position I most tried to add a player White Vincent Taylor Jersey , but cannot figure out where to find the spot. I wanted to get Maurice Smith on the roster, but I may not be able to do it. Jones, Fitzpatrick, and McDonald are a trio of starters at the two safety positions, while Aikens in a special teams ace. Special Teams (3)John Denney - Long SnapperMatt Haack - PunterJason Sanders - KickerNo changes here, but the battle between Sanders and Greg Joseph continues to be about even.Practice Squad (10)Cayson Collins - LinebackerJalen Davis - CornerbackThomas Duarte - Tight endMike Matthews - CenterBuddy Howell - Running backClaudy Mathieu - Defensive endCornell Armstrong - CornerbackDrew Morgan - Wide receiverJamiyus Pittman - Defensive tackleEric Smith - TackleThe practice squad was shaken up. Quincy Redmon, Connor Hilland, and David Steinmetz fell off the ten-man unit, while Mike Matthews, Jamiyus Pittman, and Eric Smith all are added. Cornell Armstrong and Torry McTyer swapped positions on the roster/practice squad, given McTyer is in consideration for a starting role. The Dolphins and Jets will meet for the second time this year with the Dolphins coming away with a victory in week 2. Miami is looking to get back on track after two straight losses thanks to their nonexistent defense. Ryan Tannehill got the victory earlier in the season, but it is now on Brock Osweiler’s shoulders to come away with a win against their AFC East rival.You can check out that story here White Jakeem Grant Jersey , and the rest of the day’s round-up below.Dolphins Game Preview: Week Nine vs. Jets - NBC 6 South FloridaThe Dolphins will try and complete a sweep of the Jets when they host them on Sunday in MiamiJets at DolphinsCountdown To Kickoff | Dolphins vs. JetsCountdown To Kickoff | Dolphins vs. JetsMiami Dolphins: 3 position groups of concern vs. New York JetsDolphins coach Adam Gase said Monday his team couldn’t afford to lose any more players to season-ending injuries. He then proceeded to put two more of them on Injured Reserve.That brings Miami’s total to 11, including short-term designees Jake Brendel and Mike Hull. The upside for the Dolphins (4-4) is that they haven’t lost any defensive starters, but their offense is in tatters. When they host the Jets (3-5) on Saturday, it’s likely they’ll have five of thePhinsider News You May Have MissedMiami Dolphins News 11/3/18 - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.Ryan Tannehill has capsule injury to shoulder - The PhinsiderRyan Tannehill has an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder. That is about the extent of what has been known about why Tannehill has missed three games, and will miss a fourth tomorrow, this...Jets at Dolphins Week 9 injury report: Xavien Howard, Kenny Stills questionable - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins will host the New York Jets on Sunday in the second half of the teams’ annual AFC East divisional rivalry series. In preparation for the game, both teams released their final...Jets at Dolphins Week 9 preview: Sam Darnold, Todd Bowles, and Isaiah Crowell - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are about 24 hours from their Week 9 AFC East showdown. Will the Dolphins sweep the Jets and move to 5-4 on the season? Will the Jets upset the Dolphins in...