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We all still remember the boos in the 2007 NFL draft when Ted Ginn Jr. was selected No. 9 overall. A Dolphins team in dire need of a quarterback and a hero comes up far short with a sad excuse for a Devin Hester knock-off...

Miami's New "Be-Ginn-Ing"

by Rob Steele (Scribe)

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Opinion

October 28, 2008


We all still remember the boos in the 2007 NFL draft when Ted Ginn Jr. was selected No. 9 overall. A Dolphins team in dire need of a quarterback and a hero comes up far short with a sad excuse for a Devin Hester knock-off.

After Sunday's game, have we seen some sort of spark to potential talent? Will this be a weekly routine, or are we getting our hopes up?

Ginn was off to an impressive start, making a 46-yard, leaping catch on the first play of the game. He continued to capitalize on corner back Terrence McGee's sprained knee on his next catch for 17 yards.

However even after Sunday's win against the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills, Ginn still trails Greg Camarillo in receiving stats. He is also closely followed by both tight ends—David Martin and Anthony Fasano.

Ginn has yet to score a touchdown. I would like to see Ted Ginn score three touchdowns by the end of the year. It is a small goal, but if he can't meet that number we shouldn't be paying him the money he is getting; he also shouldn't take up space on the Dolphins' roster.

On the upside, Ginn is starting over the early-season acquisition and the very overrated Ernest Wilford.

The bottom line is, we are either seeing a start to an amazing player, or we are just seeing a quick reminder of what we should be seeing each week and are lacking.

Ted, please show us you were worth the first round pick.

Author Poll

Is Ted Ginn Jr the real deal ?

  • Yes, he is the man.
  • No, it was a fluke.
  • We should have got Brady Quinn.
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Author Poll Results

Is Ted Ginn Jr the real deal ?

  • Yes, he is the man.

    68.3%

  • No, it was a fluke.

    12.5%

  • We should have got Brady Quinn.

    19.2%
  • Total votes: 120
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8 comments Last one added 8 months ago — Leave a Comment

  1. p p 8 months ago

    We are seeing that he has an incredible talent and range of what he CAN do--the high leaps, the great hands, the inside and outside routes, the ability to gain large chunks of land, the ability to absorb hits. He did way more than what he was drafted for, which is speed and not possession. There is a lot to be harvested from Ted Ginn. whether it will is up to the system.

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    • Rob Steele 8 months ago

      I agree with the physical talent, I'm just looking for some consistency.

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    • Chris F 8 months ago

      We're all looking for consistency. I still believe that in the near future we'll be so accustomed to Ginn's playmaking that we'll forget we ever wondered whether he was worthy of being on the roster.

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  2. Paul Smythe 8 months ago

    I believe he can be consistent, we just need to keep giving him the ball

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  3. Kyle deManincor 8 months ago

    this weeks game will be key, denvers d isnt solid and i look for ginn to have another big game with a TD

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  4. Rob Steele 8 months ago

    Hey guys just want to say thanks for the great turnout on the poll. 77 votes and counting. go phins !!!

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