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Lamar Miller | Running Back

Team: Miami Dolphins
Age / DOB:  (22) / 4/25/1991
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 212
College: Miami (FL)
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Lamar Miller is aiming for 1,500 rushing yards and five yards per carry this season.
"I’m trying to get bigger and faster, improve my explosiveness so I can break more tackles, make guys miss," Miller said Tuesday. "Trying to become a great back in this league." They're lofty goals, but everyone besides Daniel Thomas believes Miller will get a chance to meet them as the Dolphins' starting back. Miller has exciting talent, but the Dolphins are taking a bit of a risk by putting so many eggs in the basket of a back with just 51 career carries. Miller should be treated as an RB2 in fantasy drafts. May 14 - 10:06 PM
Source: Miami Herald

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Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland says he has a "high, high degree of excitement for" Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas.

Most, if not all, of Ireland's excitement should lie with Miller, the No. 97 overall pick in last year's draft. We already know what Thomas is, and he's a fumbling, concussion-prone, straight-ahead plodder who has averaged 3.5 YPC on 256 career carries. Miller is expected to get every chance to win the starting job this summer, and it would be a disappointment if he didn't succeed.
Related: Daniel Thomas
Source: Adam Beasley on Twitter
Mar 27 - 10:18 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says it's "universally understood" that Lamar Miller will be given "every opportunity" to start in 2013.

It's becoming clearer that Reggie Bush will not be re-signed no matter how much he wants to return. The money just won't be right for both sides. Miller has been the offseason's running back darling, and has been mentioned several times by GM Jeff Ireland as a guy he expects to take a major leap. Miller's fantasy stock is steadily rising.
Source: Omar Kelly on Twitter
Feb 24 - 12:25 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland singled out Lamar Miller as the player he's expecting the most growth from in 2013.

The fog is starting to clear, and it's looking more and more likely that free agent Reggie Bush will not be re-signed. "Lamar really showed some great signs of really some explosive-play opportunity," Ireland said. "He kind of shoots out of the cannon when he hits the hole. He’s got very good hands. I thought he did a very good job in his pass protection, which keeps him on the field all three downs." Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald recently reported that Miami thinks Miller can be an upgrade on Bush as a system fit in Joe Philbin's zone-run scheme. Daniel Thomas, or another veteran, would likely be Miller's backup. Miller's fantasy stock is on the upswing.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Feb 4 - 6:29 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins "would be fine" leaning on 2012 fourth-round pick Lamar Miller as their lead runner in 2013.

The Dolphins haven't ruled out re-signing Reggie Bush, but they'd only entertain it if his asking price dropped dramatically. The Herald's Barry Jackson suspects the Fins might make a "cheap addition" to battle Daniel Thomas for the backup role. Jonas Gray, a power back out of Notre Dame who spent 2012 on PUP, is another interesting prospect, potentially capable of upgrading on Thomas as a short-yardage specialist. Miller's fantasy stock is looking up for 2013.
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 29 - 3:32 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

The Dolphins think Lamar Miller can be better than Reggie Bush, whom they are not expected to re-sign this offseason.

Miller is bigger -- 5-foot-11 and 212 pounds -- and faster than Bush is, while he's also considerably cheaper. Miller seems to fit Joe Philbin's offense better, too, as a running back who hits the right hole at the right time. Bush was more of an innovator and creator out of the backfield. Miller averaged five yards-per-carry on 51 totes as a rookie.
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter
Jan 28 - 6:40 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Lamar Miller rushed five times for 13 yards and caught two passes for 22 additional yards in the Dolphins' Week 17 loss to New England.

Miller wraps up a flash-filled yet inconsistent rookie year with 250 yards and one score on 51 carries (4.90 YPC). Miller has a long way to go in pass protection and the receiving game, however (only six receptions), and is a work in progress as an NFL running back. What he does bring to the table is explosiveness in a straight line. With Reggie Bush potentially leaving in free agency, look for Miller to have an expanded role in 2013. He is probably the most likely Dolphin to benefit from the upcoming offseason.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:35:00 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Lamar Miller rushed 10 times for 73 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills.

Miller is getting an extended look with Daniel Thomas out for the season, and showed big-play ability while filling in for Reggie Bush. He should go into the offseason no worse than second on the running back depth chart, and could be considered for a starting role if Bush doesn't re-sign.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:01:00 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins rookie RB Lamar Miller rushed six times for 18 yards and caught a two-yard pass in Miami's Week 15 win over Jacksonville.

Miller has no re-draft fantasy value, but he's passed Daniel Thomas on the depth chart and that's promising news for his long-term outlook. The Dolphins host the Bills in Week 16. Look for Miller in the primary change-of-pace role again.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:09:00 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Coach Joe Philbin is not in favor of getting players on the field solely for experience if the Dolphins are eliminated from playoff contention.

"Playing time has to be earned," Philbin said. "They earn it with what they do on the practice field. It's not fair to put someone into a game who doesn't deserve it." Even with impending free agent Reggie Bush's Miami future in doubt, we wouldn't expect rookie Lamar Miller to see significant action before the Week 17 finale. Philbin does believe Miller is "going to be a good football player in this league."
Source: Miami Herald
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 11:36:00 AM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins declared RB Lamar Miller active for Sunday's Week 13 game against the Patriots.

Miller was a healthy scratch against the Seahawks last week. This week, he's "up" as insurance behind Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas. The Dolphins' inactives: S Jon Amaya, QB Pat Devlin, OT Will Yeatman, TE Michael Egnew, LB Josh Kaddu, TE Kyle Miller and DT Kheeston Randall.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 11:48:00 AM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins declared RB Lamar Miller inactive for Sunday's Week 12 game against the Seahawks.

Miller wasn't listed on the injury report, so this looks like a healthy scratch. He has a total of six touches in the last six weeks behind Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush anyway. Fullback Jovorskie Lance can act as the third runner. The rest of the Dolphins' inactives: LB Josh Kaddu, OT Will Yeatman, TE Michael Egnew, TE Kyle Miller, QB Pat Devlin and G Ryan Durand.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 11:52:00 AM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

With Daniel Thomas (concussion) out of the lineup, Lamar Miller played just four snaps versus the Rams in Week 6.

The Dolphins played just 55 snaps and never established the ground attack. "Usually we are up in the 70 [plays], so I don't think that Reggie (Bush) ever got gassed enough to get another back in there enough," coach Joe Philbin explained. "That's probably what happened." Miller can be dropped in 12-team leagues entering Miami's bye week.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 02:56:00 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Lamar Miller didn't touch the ball in Miami's Week 6 win over the Rams.

Miller managed to play a few snaps after being held off the field in Week 5, but his doughnut is particularly discouraging since Reggie Bush struggled and Daniel Thomas (concussion) was inactive. Miller remains a talented RB5 stash.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 05:25:00 PM
Lamar Miller - RB - Dolphins

Rookie Dolphins RB Lamar Miller didn't play an offensive snap in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Per beat writer Ben Volin, the Dolphins "haven't been thrilled with Miller's awareness so far." Miller has averaged 5.5 yards on his 23 carries, but has struggled mightily in pass protection. With Daniel Thomas (concussion) appearing doubtful for Week 6, however, Miller should be a part of the game-plan behind Reggie Bush.
Source: Sporting News
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 05:51:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Ryan Tannehill
2Matt Moore
3Pat Devlin
4Aaron Corp
RB1Lamar Miller
2Daniel Thomas
3Mike Gillislee
4Marcus Thigpen
5Jonas Gray
GLB1Daniel Thomas
2Mike Gillislee
3RB1Daniel Thomas
2Marcus Thigpen
FB1Jorvorskie Lane
2Rupert Bryan
WR11Mike Wallace
2Brandon Gibson
3Armon Binns
4Brian Tyms
5Marvin McNutt
WR21Brian Hartline
2Rishard Matthews
3Jeff Fuller
4Jasper Collins
5Taylor Stockemer
6Chad Bumphis
WR31Brandon Gibson
TE1Dustin Keller
2Dion Sims
3Charles Clay
4Michael Egnew
5Kyle Miller
K1Caleb Sturgis
2Dan Carpenter