The Miami Dolphins have faced harsh criticism long before their team has even taken the field for the first time in 2025. What started with a concerning lack of depth in the cornerback room became a nationally discussed short coming when Jalen Ramsey was sent to Pittsburgh. After two seasons ended in training camp, the staff is leaning on fifth round rookie cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. to potentially save their jobs.
Marshall was a four year starter at the University of Florida. Starting at cornerback, the six-foot-even speedster was revered for his physicality.
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Now with a need at nickel back, the staff is turning to Marshall. The only problem? Marshall has never played nickel in his life.
“It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact date that Marshall started to get run at the nickel, but the trial began during the Dolphins’ 11-day road trip to Chicago and Detroit,” Isaiah Smalls of the Miami Herald. “At the time, he had three sound veterans in his ear —z veteran nickel Mike Hilton as well as safeties Ifeatu Melifonwu and Minkah Fitzpatrick, both of whom have gotten snaps at the position.”
He impressed in the preseason, eventually earning starting reps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Hilton cut, it is his position now.
Coaching Staff Raves About Jason Marshall At Nickel
Head coach Mike McDaniel certainly likes Marshall’s fit. The head man was extremely complimentary of Marshall’s skill set, even for him.
“I know he’s done a phenomenal job and really, really been pumped up about how he’s attacked a position that doesn’t appear not normal for him, doesn’t appear new to him,” coach Mike McDaniel said at his presser.
Famed defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is also pumped up about Marshall’s new role.
“You know you look at him sometimes you think, ‘Oh man, this guy could be a linebacker, but he has the movement skills of a DB,’” Weaver said. “I think Jason’s skill set gives you an opportunity to not only play him outside but inside as well. Then his physicality, again, that we weren’t really sure about until we put him in a game and we saw him make that TFL on the nickel pressure.”
Marshall Is A Miami Kid
Marshall is a Florida man. The 22-year-old turns 23 this Saturday, he was born in Miami, spent four year in Gainesville, and now returns home.
“Being a little kid and just going to the stadium, sitting in the stadium seats and like, ‘Man, I’m dreaming to be here.’” Marshall told Travis Wingfield. “And today that opportunity came up and now I’m going to be on the field.”
It’s going to be very easy to route for the hometown kid who is pumped up about his new starting role.
“Honestly, it has been a smooth transition,” Marshall said as reported by Isaiah Smalls. “There were some things that happened with the depth of the team so I’m just doing anything I can to help the team.”
“I’m with it,” Marshall continued. “Being versatile — looking around the league, that’s how guys make it as far as being versatile, being able to play multiple positions.”
Raiders URGED to SIGN NFL Fan-Favorite as Backup to Geno Smith — Is This the MOVE to Save Their Season
The Las Vegas Raiders are being urged by fans and analysts alike to make a shocking move and bring in an NFL fan-favorite as a backup to Geno Smith — and the buzz surrounding this potential signing is nothing short of explosive.
With the Raiders’ quarterback room currently in flux and Smith as the starter, some are questioning whether he’s the long-term answer. That’s where the fan-favorite backup comes in. The veteran QB, known for his charisma and ability to step up in clutch moments, is being linked to a potential move to Vegas, and it could be the game-changing decision that the Raiders desperately need.
Fake Quote from NFL Analyst: “The Raiders have the chance to bring in a guy who’s been beloved by fans across the league and has shown he can perform when the pressure is on. Not only does he have the experience, but he’s also a leader. This could be the insurance policy that Smith and the Raiders need to make a real playoff push.”
With the Raiders preparing for the 2025 season, many are questioning if they have enough depth at quarterback to withstand the inevitable injuries and bumps along the way. By adding this fan-favorite to their roster, the Raiders would secure a reliable, proven backup who could step in at a moment’s notice, should the need arise.
Fake Quote from Raiders Fan: “This is a no-brainer. We’ve seen this guy in action before, and he’s got what it takes. If Geno goes down, we need someone who can step up and lead us to the playoffs. This move could save our season.”
As the Raiders weigh their options ahead of the season, fans are hoping that the front office sees the opportunity to bring in a proven, respected veteran — one who could light a fire under the team and provide stability in an otherwise uncertain QB room.
Will the Raiders pull the trigger on this blockbuster signing, or will they roll the dice with their current backup situation? Whatever happens, the excitement surrounding this move has reached a fever pitch, and the stakes have never been higher.