Jelani Jenkins Is Developing into Unheralded Star for Dolphins Defense

October 8, 2014   ·   Ian Wharton   ·   Jump to comments

In the NFL, the only constant is change. Whether that change comes in the form of roster turnover or coaching staff adjustments, there is always hope that the change will net a positive impact.
At the beginning of the season, the idea that the Miami Dolphins’ linebacker corps would be vastly improved seemed insane. After all, Miami failed to add a significant talent through the draft or free agency and returned all three starters from 2013.
The cost for Miami to find its most surprising contributor this season was to lose Dannell Ellerbe to a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the New England Patriots.
As their Week 6 matchup with the Green Bay Packers approaches, the Dolphins have a much-improved, more effective group of linebackers than in 2013.
Without a doubt, the play of Jelani Jenkins in his second season has brightened the outlook of the position. In his rookie year, he only played 127 snaps (subscription required). His limited time s...

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