MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik stated Tuesday he’s inspired by the early progress of quarterback Malik Willis, praising each his athletic capability and management because the staff continues offseason exercises.
Slowik described Willis as a “really talented individual” able to making throws everywhere in the subject whereas additionally creating performs together with his legs.
“What I’ve enjoyed the most so far is getting to know him,” Slowik stated. “The person is really fun to be around. He’s really energetic. He infuses everybody with a lot of energy.”
Willis, who was acquired this offseason after revitalizing his profession as a backup with the Green Bay Packers, is attempting to earn the belief of his coaches and teammates as he tries to earn the staff’s beginning quarterback job.
Slowik stated the offensive employees is at present targeted extra on fundamentals than scheme set up in the course of the early levels of organized staff actions.
“It’s always a balance,” Slowik stated of constructing an offense. “We have some core beliefs and fundamentals that we really want to make sure we do.”
Slowik emphasised his want to maintain defenses off steadiness via a bodily speeding assault and assorted offensive appears.
“I believe in running the football,” he stated. “There’s a lot of different ways to attack people.”
Much of Tuesday’s session centered on Miami’s revamped offensive line, together with first spherical offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, who will begin off enjoying left guard. Slowik repeatedly highlighted Proctor’s uncommon mixture of dimension and athleticism.
“He might be one of the biggest individuals I’ve ever seen in my life,” Slowik stated with amusing. “His legs are bigger than me.”
The coordinator added that Proctor’s footwork and motion expertise might enable him to play a number of positions alongside the road whereas staying on the left facet.
Miami additionally hopes Willis’ mobility paired with working again De’Von Achane can create issues for opposing defenses.
“Anytime you have a quarterback who has the ability to run, it makes it 11 versus 11, as opposed to 11 on 10,” Slowik stated. “It’s definitely a weapon and it’s a threat.”
Slowik additionally addressed the departure of receiver Jaylen Waddle, who was traded to the Denver Broncos earlier this offseason.
“Having Jaylen Waddle here was awesome. I enjoyed working with him,” Slowik stated. “I think he’s going to tear it up in Denver, but I’m really locked in on who’s on our current roster.”
Willis is about to throw to a large receiver room that features Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington and rookie third-round choose Caleb Douglas. The Dolphins are additionally hoping to get contributions from one other third-round receiver, Chris Bell, who participated in stretches earlier than figuring out on the facet throughout drills on the Dolphins’ rookie minicamp.
As Miami continues offseason practices, Slowik stated the teaching employees is evaluating methods to maximize the strengths of each veterans and rookies whereas refining fundamentals earlier than coaching camp begins.
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