Feely only missed two field goals last year and has shown plenty of accuracy inside of 40 yards. However he is 25 of 34 from beyond 40 yards over the last three years. So, as long as the team puts him in a position to kick short field-goals, he will be money, but how often will that happen? Not often enough to earn Feely much fantasy value.
DEF/ST
The loss of both Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor leaves the defense with far less skill and leadership. ILB Channing Crowder will be looking to assume more of a leadership role, and rookie DE Phillip Merling will be looking to eventually compensate for what the pass rush lost with Taylor's departure.
Crowder and OLB Joey Porter will be leading the linebacking corps, which may be the strength of the defense. Crowder is a solid run stopper, but isn't as solid when he has to drop into coverage. Porter will more than likely be the defense's biggest sack threat, as he will be getting plenty of chances in the Miami's 3-4 scheme that often leaves an OLB with one hand in the dirt.
Will Allen is the best cornerback that Miami has to offer, and he has proven himself to be good in run support and on corner blitzes. Injuries hurt their safeties last year, but SS Yeremiah Bell is looking to come back and prove that his strong start before getting hurt last year wasn't a fluke. He is able to step up in run support well and has big play ability.
The return game is where most of the Dolphin's defensive unit's fantasy value should come from. Ginn has a lot of potential with his blazing speed, but needs to work on his ball security to take it to the next level. This unit doesn't hold much value, and probably won't until the offense can hold onto the ball longer or a few big-time playmakers emerge. I wouldn't advise looking their way this season.
Top-Five Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football Player
1. Ronnie Brown
2. Chad Pennington
3. Ted Ginn
4. Ricky Williams
5. Anthony Fasano
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