Position change can’t save Dolphins’ Wilford

By Adam Sweeney  |   Monday, May 25, 2009  |  Comments( 5 )

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Last week, word came out that the Miami Dolphins plan to use wide receiver as a tight end and H-back. Despite the big money Miami handed to Wilford a year ago to play receiver, this move could improve his chances of making an impact this season.

The Dolphins already have what seems to be the longest list of players at the tight end position in the NFL, and recently signed fifth-round pick John Nalbone -- who adds another TE to the mix. What is the sense, then, in moving Wilford to the spot? There's no sign that Wilford is an extremely solid blocker, nor does he run the crispest routes in the NFL. Also, if he can't get open on an island at receiver, what makes the Dolphins think he can generate proper spacing after going up against a defensive lineman in the trenches?

David Martin did have to get surgery for a sports hernia, but that shouldn't keep him from playing long enough to get Wilford involved. Anthony Fasano will still assume the starting spot and Joey Haynos will have to fill in for Martin, which he is far better suited to do than Wilford.

Earlier this month, we wrote that the Dolphins are long past due for cutting the underachieving Wilford. If this is an attempt to make room for him, it feels like a waste of energy. Wilford isn't Antonio Gates, so the likelihood of shifting to another position and making a name for himself is slim. Still, he may be able to catch more than three passes -- his season total in 2008 -- as a tight end/H-back.

Hey, miracles happen.
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About Adam Sweeney

Adam Sweeney spent 4 years as an opinions and arts & entertainment columnist with the Lone Star Lutheran, also working with Sports Illustrated.com. Along with his work on Realfootball 365 he currently is a contributor for Film School Rejects, SLAM Online, Talkhoops.net, and C-Heads ...
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No.1
JimmyD		07:20 AM
05/26/2009
I say chuck him....too many good tight ends on the team as it is. Would be good to have around for double tight end sets if he ...
No.2
HokieDolphin		03:13 PM
05/27/2009
The Dolphins need to use him at WR. He is a good wide reciever who has plenty of talent. You saw what he did with the Jaguars. ...
No.3
JimmyD		01:13 PM
05/28/2009
I still don't see Wilford as the 'great receiver' everyone says he is. He didn't step up when he had the chance and the Doplhins ...
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