Dolphins Shift To McCord As Willis Injury Sparks Draft Talk
Dolphins Talk reports that Willis averaged 37.0 rushing yards per game in the first seven weeks.
Key points
- Slowik told Yahoo Sports, “I don’t think it’s ever something you can just say doesn’t exist.” He added that it would be foolish to ignore the nerves McCord might face.
- Willis has “legit speed,” while McCord lacks that same burst.
- The report suggests Willis is “well on his way to becoming a one-and-done starting NFL quarterback.” That is a harsh take, but the numbers back up the concern.
McCord told reporters, “Obviously excited, but at the same time I know that the production on the field matters most, so I’m doing everything I can to get myself ready to go play.” He feels confident in the system despite missing training camp.
Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Malik Willis for now.
Additional details
- Slowik admitted, “no offense to Kyle, but Kyle doesn’t have 23 miles an hour on the GPS in his body.” This will force the Dolphins to adjust their run game.
- The team placed the quarterback on injured reserve after he suffered a core muscle injury.
- The injury stems from a lingering groin issue that limited him against the Detroit Lions.
- The coordinator expects McCord to handle the job well because of his college experience.
- McCord’s First Start Brings Nerves and Hope Kyle McCord is not a stranger to big games.
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