21 Aug 1999: Cecil Collins #34 of the Miami Dolphins battles the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 13-10. Obligatory Credit score: Tom Hauck/Allsport | Getty Pictures
This previous week, I mentioned the truth that we have now all had that one participant that the crew added, perhaps late within the draft and even as an undrafted free agent, that we personally had been simply so certain would both get away on the NFL stage or not less than be a long-time contributor to the roster, however finally simply washed out as one other bust. I then requested the next query:
Please inform us your greatest disappointment in a participant both drafted by our Dolphins or signed as an UDFA that by no means got here near dwelling as much as the hype you had in your head for the man.
Beneath are a few of your thougths and answers-
UpInPensacola as a substitute went with a coach that left a nasty style within the mouths of all Dolphins followers.
If I needed to choose a coach who I believed had nice promise, however burst my bubble, it was Nick Saban.
I might by no means root for Alabama once more after Saban arrived due to what occurred in Miami.
Reid_305 has a few guys that he remembers being disappointments. Oh, and that CB was Jamar Taylor, drafted within the second spherical of the 2013 NFL draft.
John Beck for certain, and the CB we drafted from Boise State. I overlook his title, wow.
ShulaSunglasses is only one of many who had been incorrect on Tua. Even I’ve to surprise what Tua might have been minus the horrible concussions and the worry that appears to have created in him.
Tua for me. I drank the KoolAid deeply with that one. There have been instances in 2023 and 24 the place I believed he was the second coming solely to be slapped by the agency hand of actuality in 2025. I used to be perhaps the final dude to leap of the TuaTrain, while Davidson drove it to Atlanta. I couldn’t have been incorrect.
FFFL66IBA&O factors to a man who all of us hoped could be the second coming of Jason Taylor.
It’s obtained to be DE Dion Jordon. He was chosen third general in 2013 after we traded up for him. He performed in 26 video games throughout 2 seasons notching solely 3 sacks matching his 3 substance abuse suspensions!
Louie the lobster additionally factors to Jordan and one other man who simply couldn’t get out of his personal manner.
One which we drafted excessive was Dion Jordan.
Free agent that I believed would dominate was Brandon Marshal.
PA phinphan factors to a few guys, together with a QB who finally wound up being an honest backup for the Chiefs.
UDFA: Verone McKinley III – I believed he was going to be a diamond within the tough. It seems he was simply tough.
First spherical bust: Charles Harris- for no matter cause I believed he could be a distinction maker. He made no distinction.
Day 2 choose: Chad Henne – He went to an area highschool right here in PA. I wished him to be one thing higher than he turned out to be.
MiamiItaliano factors to Parker, who was by no means what we had hoped however did have some good video games when he wasn’t harm.
I believed Devante Parker could be the following Chad Ocho Cinco. Seems he wasn’t even Chad Ocho.
tvegas897 is one more who nonetheless has a nasty style of their mouth from the entire Dion Jordan fiasco.
Dion Jordan is one that basically stands out, or ought to I say, stinks out. Within the current, I actually hope it’s not Chop Robinson. I truly favored the choose however I knew it got here with some crimson flags primarily based on his uneven faculty profession
sdphinsfan factors to a few strong decisions, together with a QB that all of us had the very best of hopes for.
I’ve obtained just a few…
Sammie Smith. By no means materialized…
Ryan Tannehill. If you return and have a look at his faculty tape, he moved round alot, and would take off and run. We put him within the pocket and virtually obtained him killed. We’d like coaches who’re keen to “change” the scheme as much as match the expertise of what they draft, as a substitute of forcing spherical pegs into sq. holes.
Vontae Davis. I didn’t have him pegged for greatness, however man, large disappointment.
Jsttruth21 factors to a man who might have been good to nice had he not dedicated a housebreaking.
yea what bout Cecil “The Diesel” Collins?…I imply I do know what occurred however come on!!! What signed massive contract than broke his leg leaping trigger what!? lol what a disgrace
Phoenix6 has three that by no means lived as much as their hype.
I’m gonna go along with three…
they excited me vastly coming in.
Yatil Inexperienced (1997, fifteenth General)
Hometown star from the U; at all times harm… performed a single yr earlier than his profession ended.
Ted Ginn Jr. (2007, ninth General)
Drafted prime 10, touted playmaker, to be a #1 Receiver… traded after 3-seasons.
John Beck (2007, fortieth General)
Early 2nd rd franchise QB to be, performed 5 video games… completed with a 0-4 file.
Invoice Moody factors to the numerous failures in drafting linemen over a few years.
Just about any of the linemen we drafted over the previous 10 years… I’ll give the brand new guys Paul and Savi a go for now. And Tunsil clearly doesn’t depend as we traded him away.
MIAMI235 factors out an RB that solely lasted three seasons in Miami.
Sammie Smith……ought to have been a superb one….
TheRoo1 factors to presumably the largest apparent blunder in franchise historical past.
If you happen to depend free agent signings,,,,
Dante Culpepper, not just for his poor play, but in addition contemplating they handed on Drew Brees to get him.
A call so dangerous one should surprise how concerned Grier was within the selection.
These posts at all times shock me with what number of horrible selections the Dolphins have made over time that I’ve forgotten, or perhaps simply buried deep in my thoughts for my very own psychological well-being. Hopefully this new regime will set this factor on a brand new course for a few years to come back as a result of, at this level, you probably have caught round as a die-hard fan by all of that, you deserve one thing to cheer about. As at all times, thanks to every of you who took the time to take part and reply our Phinsider Query Of The Day.
