"All of a sudden, one of the Dolphins' biggest weaknesses entering the season, cornerback, isn't a big weakness any longer. It's an interesting phenomenon, a curious turn of events. This trio of castoff and no-name cornerbacks - Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and Cornell Armstrong - has emerged as a reliable crew, something that was on display in Monday's 27-21 win over the New York Jets."
"And to think, the Dolphins' cornerbacks, who figure to play a key role in Sunday's game at Carolina, were all basically last-minute acquisitions. "Last game the guys who played for us, not one of them was on the roster when we started camp," cornerbacks coach Mathieu Araujo said. In an ideal world, the Dolphins' up-from-the-mud cornerbacks will serve as an example for the entire team. No one expected much from these guys, and through four games they're among the best-producing units on the team."
"The results - some of the credit goes to general manager Chris Grier, who has a knack for finding cornerbacks - are speaking loudly. Jones, a 2022 New England fourth-round pick who is on his third team in five years, made what's temporarily the Dolphins' play of the year. At the very least, it'll hold up as September's play of the month."
The Dolphins' cornerbacks have transformed from a major weakness into a reliable, high-producing unit through four games. Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas and Cornell Armstrong were essentially last-minute acquisitions who now start together. None of the cornerbacks who played were on the roster when camp started. The trio helped secure a 27-21 win over the New York Jets, highlighted by Jack Jones punching the ball from Braelon Allen just before the goal line in the first quarter. Rasul Douglas is ranked as the NFL's seventh-best cornerback by Pro Football Focus. Some credit goes to general manager Chris Grier for finding cornerbacks. Players remain focused on weekly performance and intend to let results speak for them. The group will be important for the upcoming game at Carolina.
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