The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars last night. As the coaches continue to evaluate the roster, let's take a look at which Dolphins players helped or hurt themselves during the game.
The Miami Dolphins came out on top of a 27-3 final score last night, topping the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game featured the starters for most of the first quarterback, but then turned to the point of most preseason games - watching the depth of the roster. This morning, we will take a look at the stock value of players who helped or hurt themselves last night.
Stock up: Caleb Sturgis - The Dolphins' rookie kicker jumped back into the kicker battle with Dan Carpenter after his performance against the Jaguars. He recorded four touchbacks, along with scoring nine points thanks to two field goals and three extra points. He kicked a 36-yard field goal at the start of the fourth quarter, but it's the kick in the third period that put Sturgis, who had to miss training camp practices due to a groin injury, right back in the fight for a roster spot. With 7:04 remaining in the third quarter, Sturgis nailed a 58-yarder that had room to spare as it sailed over the crossbar. The rookie definitely made an argument to stay on the roster this year. Add in that yesterday was his birthday, and it was a great day for Miami's fifth round draft pick.
Stock down: Josh Samuda - The second year player is trying to claim the starting right guard position over the injured incumbent John Jerry and the injured free agent signing Lance Louis. He struggled throughout the starting offensive line's time on the field, including missing on a block leading to a sack of Ryan Tannehill. It's not enough to knock him out of the running for the position, but it left the door open for the two veterans when Samuda could have slammed it shut.
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