The Splash Zone 8/24/18: New Injuries Pop Up At Practice

The Miami Dolphins a couple new players to the injury report yesterday. Quarterback Bryce Petty is dealing with an oblique muscle injury and probably wasn’t going to see anytime on Saturday Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , despite having two strong outings during the preseason. Leonte Carroo who is vying for a roster spot is dealing with a groin injury. He can’t afford to miss anytime, but it’s looking more likely that the former third round pick won’t be around much longer.You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.Miami Dolphins practice report: New injuries spring upThe Dolphins’ practice of the week will be a relatively light walk-through to get everything i...Adam GaseWhat Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase said Thursday before RavensHere are some things Adam Gase said after the final practice before the all-important third preseaso...Dolphins QuarterbacksMiami Dolphins can be good if Ryan Tannehill isn’t great | Miami HeraldMiami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has proven if coaches limit his attempts in a game to 30 or less, his team is much more likely to win while it becomes less likely if he throws 30 times or more.Dolphins Wide ReceiversDolphins WR Danny Amendola likes Ryan Tannehill, Minkah FitzpatrickAfter five years playing with Tom Brady in New England, new Dolphins slot receiver Danny Amendola kn...Dolphins Defensive LineDolphins' defensive line: 'Savage mentality' under coach Kris KocurekIf Hard Knocks was featuring the Dolphins this year, it’s very likely defensive line coac...Dolphins SecondaryMiami Dolphins’ Maurice Smith battling to make 53-man rosterThe Miami Dolphins are loaded at the safety position.Dolphins RosterAC In The AM: Updating Key Starting BattlesNothing is in ink right now. There are two more preseason games that should settle plenty. But many of the most important starting lineup decisions on this team are now coming into focus and the common theme that has emerged centers on a group of promising young players getting an opportunity to play right away.Phinsider News You May Have MissedThe Splash Zone 8/23/18: Jerome Baker Vying For Starting Position - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone Jordan Phillips Jersey , the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.Phinsider Radio - Cameron Wolfe of ESPN, Miami Dolphins preseason, NFL helmet rule and more! - The PhinsiderThis week on Phinsider Radio, we are joined by the newest beat reporter for the Miami Dolphins, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. We also look at the preseason games - a recap of the Panthers game and a preview of the Ravens game.Gil Brandt ranks Dolphins QB situation among league’s worst but not for why you think - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins believe they will return to their 2016 form, when the team finished 10-6 and in the playoffs, in large part because they will see Ryan Tannehill on the field for the first time...Dolphins defensive snap counts and stats from Week 1 vs. Titans Yesterday DeVante Parker Jersey , we posted the Miami Dolphins’ offensive snap counts from their Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. We were supposed to post the defensive snap counts later in the day, but life got in the way and I never got back to them. We fix that this afternoon.The snap counts is a weekly look at which players played the most - or at all - at every position grouping for Miami. We also run the snap count total throughout the year to see who plays the most snaps over the course of the entire season.Here are the defensive snap counts for the Dolphins from Week 1:Defensive endsPosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %PosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %Robert Quinn and Cameron Wake playing the most snaps makes sense. Hayes did play inside at defensive tackle as well as out on the edge. Overall, the Dolphins defensive line rotated basically like we expected. They were not able to get the pressure they hoped for, but it should be coming as the season continues.I cannot correct the formatting issue with Hayes’ line in the chart above,but it will be corrected later today.Defensive tacklesPosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %PosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %The defensive tackles all rotated well, including with Hayes coming into the game as a defensive tackle. Look for that to continue throughout the year as the Dolphins move away from Ndamukong Suh’s playing every snap to a rotation to keep everyone fresh all game. The rush defense needs to improve still, though they did shut down Derrick Henry well Kenyan Drake Jersey , but Dion Lewis gashed them. It is not all on the defensive tackles, but it does start there. Look for them to get better.LinebackersPosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %PosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %Kiko Alonso played every snap, which really should not be a surprise. He was playing coach on the field as well, making sure rookie Jerome Baker and second-year (almost rookie) played Raekwon McMillan were in the right positions.McMillan looked good at times, but also looked like a player trying to get used to the NFL at times. He will improve, especially in coverage, but the Dolphins would rather see Baker get up to speed and be the coverage linebacker.Alonso recorded an interception Xavien Howard Jersey , and the linebackers were not horrible in coverage, with the exception of the long gain by tight end Luke Stocker.Allen made a cameo.CornerbacksPosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %PosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %Bobby McCain’s pass breakup as he reacted to the ball as the defense was backed up against the endzone was a really pretty play. Minkah Fitzpatrick played in multiple roles, but gets listed her as he is the primary nickel cornerback. He looked like the player the Dolphins wanted him to be when they picked him in the Draft. He is going to continue to develop, but he already looks like a special player.Not having much to say about the cornerbacks is a good thing.SafetiesPosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %PosPlayerWeek PlaysWeek %Week StatsSeason SnapsSeason %The safety tandem of Reshad Jones and T.J. McDonald appears to be more like what we thought it would be in the 2017 preseason than what it became when McDonald’s suspension ended midway through the 2017 regular season. They are not perfect yet, but they looked good playing off each other most of the game.McDonald has some areas to clean up, as he was out of position a few times, but overall he had a good game.Jones was a beast Laremy Tunsil Jersey , recording his first career two-interception game, along with blowing up plays in the backfield. He did have a really bad whiff on a tackle.