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eason game vs the Baltimore Ravens I try my best to not overreact during preseason Jakeem Grant Jersey , a task that is easier said than done. If you’re on Twitter, you have the pleasure of watching the game unfold with thousands of other Dolphin fans. Emotions run high, and a lot of regrettable things are said. But during this process there’s one thing we must remember, preseason is for evaluating players and getting the team ready for the regular season.This week’s game was the most important of the preseason.There was lots of good, some bad, and some ugly. (How did Kiko end up on the Ravens’ sideline?!?!)Despite the Dolphins losing 27-10, we got to see Ryan Tannehill throw a touchdown pass to Danny Amendola, and the first-team defense played extremely well.Here are some of the key takeaways from the Dolphins third preseason game vs the Baltimore Ravens.Robert Quinn is still very goodLast week, we mentioned Robert Quinn and how dominate he was vs the Carolina Panthers.It was hard to tell whether or not Quinn was that good, or Matt Kalil was that bad.After Saturday’s game vs the Baltimore Ravens, I think we have our answer.Quinn once again looked dominate, and beat his man (Orlando Brown) time and time again.In this play Bobby McCain Jersey , you can see just how dangerous Robert Quinn can be.He uses his hands to get by Orlando Brown, and then uses his quickness and bend to get around the edge, on his way to the quarterback.Rookie left tackle or not, he never stood a chance.Kenyan Drake is the Dolphins best offensive weaponA lot of good has come from the Dolphins this offseason, but none more so than Kenyan Drake.Lots of experts believed Frank Gore or even Kalen Ballage would take significant touches from Drake in 2018.That’s not going to happen.Sure, Gore will see goal-line carries and Ballage will get some touches of his own.But there is no doubt in anyone’s mind, Kenyan Drake is the Dolphins starting running back.He might even be the best offensive player on the roster.Here, you see just how explosive he can be.The right side of the line does their part, and opens up a gigantic hole for Drake to run through.He uses his elite speed and vision to get to the outside.In this play, Drake is lined up on the outside at the bottom of the screen.He gets a clean release and uses his speed and underrated-route running to beat the defender.A nice throw from Tannehill results in a big gain for the offense.Dolphins first-round pick Minkah Fitzpatrick is a superstarAlthough a regular season game has yet to be played, it appears obvious that the Dolphins first-round pick Minkah Fitzpatrick is a superstar.Here, you see how natural he is in coverage.He sees the screen develop underneath Jesse Davis Jersey , and beats the running back to the spot.Loss of 4-yards on the play.In this play, you see the type of play-maker Minkah Fitzpatrick can be.He gets the defenses aligned and then uses his quickness and instincts to blow the play up in the backfield.Minkah is the Dolphins best safety in coverage and it’s not even close.Here you see the type of range he has as a free safety.Despite Howard’s great coverage, Minkah comes over top and lays the wood on the receiver.The ball falls incomplete.Mike Gesicki gets his first catch in a Dolphins’ uniformIt took three preseason games, but Miami’s second-round draft pick recorded his first NFL catch this past Saturday Night.Ravens’ safety Tony Jefferson is in off-man coverage, allowing Gesicki to run a quick slant for the easy reception.This was the first of many receptions for the 6-6 Tight End from Penn State.Ryan Tannehill to Danny Amendola for six!!!The Dolphins offense looked up and down in preseason, so when the team finally scored late in the second-quarter, there was reason for excitement.In this play, Danny Amendola is running a crossing pattern in the middle of the field.He uses deception to sell the route deep, and then cuts underneath Kenny Stills.Amendola is wide open and after making the catch, makes a defender miss on the way to the end zone.Tannehill and Amendola have developed a repertoirethis offseason, which should carry over into the regular season.Jarvis Landry who?One more look...T.J McDonald was the best player on the field Saturday nightIt may seem crazy to believe, but Dolphins’ safety T.J McDonald was the best player on the field this past Saturday.Here is a prime example of what McDonald can do in the box as a run-stopping safety.A poor throw from RG3 Dwayne Allen Jersey , gives McDonald a chance to knock the ball loose.Great pursuit and finish from McDonald, who looked the part of a game-changing safety vs Baltimore. McDonald is a menace against the run and showed his worth on Saturday.Initial pressure from Jordan Phillips makes this play possible.McDonald finishes things off in the backfield for a TFL.Lots of good came from Saturday’s game and some bad.It will be interesting to see what the Dolphins do in preseason week 4 and which players will seize their opportunity as 53-man roster cuts approach.One thing is for certain, in 12 days, meaningful football will be played.This article was written by Josh Houtz. Follow him on Twitter!Follow @Houtz The Dolphins are looking for a cornerback to pair with star Xavien Howard. Will it be Eric Rowe?"The Miami Dolphins are in need of upgrades all over the roster as the team looks to rebuild following a string of mediocre seasons, and the cornerback position is no exception when it comes to requiring a boost.Despite being relatively inactive in free agency this offseason as Miami looks to hoard cap space while looking ahead towards the future, the team did sign Eric Rowe to a one-year $3.5 million contract. Rowe, a former member of the New England Patriots, has familiarity with new Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and his system.Dolphins general manager Chris Grier mentioned at the NFL Owners Meeting in Arizona this week that Rowe has “a shot” to compete for the number two cornerback spot across from Xavien Howard. Howard is a virtual lock to begin the season atop the cornerback depth chart given his ascension to the upper echelon of NFL defensive backs last season and his recent bid to the Pro Bowl.Rowe, just 26-years old, sits at 6’1” and 205 lbs, a solid stature for a potential starting outside corner. He’s started just 17 games over his four years in the NFL, but has shown flashes of being a capable contributor on the boundary.Last season Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , he lost the starting cornerback job in New England to Jason McCourty, who then played the majority of the season as the team’s number two cornerback across from Stephon Gilmore.For Rowe to bounce back from last year’s disappointing finish, he’ll have to contend with a litany of other players that Miami has on the roster. Behind Howard on the Dolphins cornerback depth chart currently sit former third-round draft pick Cordrea Tankersley, special teams ace Walt Aikens, Cornell Armstrong, Jalen Davis, Dee Delaney, Torry McTyer, and Jomal Wiltz. Bobby McCain also started some games for the Dolphins on the boundary last season, but with first-round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick set to play more at the free safety position, McCain will likely be the team’s starting nickel corner once again.