Breaking down how important and impressive running back Raheem Mostert has been for the Miami Dolphins this season
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00:00 Who is the second leading rusher in the NFL right now?
00:05 >> I was very surprised you sent me that, I was like what?
00:08 >> It's Raheem Mostert at 691 rushing yards.
00:13 He's behind only Christian McCaffrey.
00:16 And he's also a leader in touchdowns in 11.
00:19 And I gotta tell you, I don't think we give Raheem,
00:22 I know Jalen Phillips pulled down game ceiling interceptions on a two
00:25 interception performance.
00:26 I know Jalen Phillips pulled down two sacks and
00:30 an interception that really helped the Dolphins seal up that victory.
00:35 I know Tyreek Hill did what Tyreek Hill usually does.
00:39 But man, we gotta put some respect on Raheem Mostert's name and
00:43 what he was able to do.
00:45 >> Are you back on this?
00:47 >> No, I am, I'm still on it because, bro, we watched him limp all week in practice.
00:53 And then he puts together the effort and the performance that he did,
00:57 carrying a backfield that really was supposed to be in Devon Achan's hands.
01:02 And- >> Not only that,
01:05 did you know, now it's my turn to throw a nugget at you.
01:09 Did you know he played a season high 55 snaps against the Raiders?
01:13 >> No, I did not know that, but it's quite impressive.
01:18 And that was out of necessity.
01:20 And an injured player playing a season high 55 snaps,
01:25 if he practices this week, I'd be shocked.
01:30 Just because that 31 year old body needs some time to rest and heal up.
01:34 But I think the focus is on allowing him to play the entire season.
01:41 And that definitely means you're gonna have to use and utilize Jeff Wilson,
01:45 which I thought heading into that game was a colossal mistake
01:50 to not have him active.
01:51 Now, you heard Mike McDaniel's justification on that decision.
01:56 What was your take on it?
01:57 >> Well, here's what he said.
01:59 Basically, he said historically, he's gonna get more.
02:02 It was actually very interesting.
02:03 Historically, you're gonna get more in a game out of a fifth wide receiver,
02:08 who was Robbie Chosen, instead of a third running back.
02:13 Which basically suggests that most third in a channel,
02:17 we're one and two coming into yesterday.
02:18 I don't think we can debate that,
02:20 that Jeff Wilson would have ranked higher than Savon Ahmed.
02:23 Now we're gonna ask, then why wasn't Wilson active and Ahmed not active?
02:28 >> Special teams.
02:29 >> Special teams, Savon Ahmed played, it was ten snaps on special teams.
02:33 But having said that, this is where I would jump in and say,
02:39 Jeff Wilson Jr. should have been active and
02:42 Eli Apple should have been inactive considering he played zero snaps.