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Dante Collinelli
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The 33rd Team’s Deputy Editor, Miami Dolphins writer for SI. NFL Draft yapper.
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NEW: I ranked my favorite draft classes from this weekend. I really feel like so many teams did well for themselves: open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
Ranking My Favorite Draft Classes from 2025 NFL Draft
These teams made great picks this weekend
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PSA: The #MiamiDolphins are off Sunday, but we're not. Join @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I for a live episode of the All Dolphins Podcast at 7:30 p.m. ET, where we'll break down the state of the team and hear what fans have to say.
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Live Dolphins Reset After Week 3
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September 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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WATCH: In the new episode (#513) of the All Dolphins Podcast, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social and I dissect and discuss the current #MiamiDolphins situations involving three of their prominent players, how they should prioritize them, and more.
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Episode 513: What is the Dolphins Game Plan?
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June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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NEW: In light of the trade speculation surrounding #MiamiDolphins TE Jonnu Smith, we examine his value to the offense and what kind of contract might be fair. Via @DanteCollinelli
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How Valuable is Jonnu Smith to Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins and Jonnu Smith might be heading toward a breakup this offseason.  Last week, it was reported that the team had spoken with the Pittsburgh St
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June 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Another outstanding piece from @noflagsfilm.bsky.social breaking down the 2024 receiver class -- he combines exhaustive charting of the routes they ran with a detailed, analytical approach to rank them and provide video-backed scouting reports on each one

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Re-Ranking the Top Wide Receivers From the 2024 NFL Draft
James Foster watched the 13 top-performing rookie receivers from last season and ranked them based on their tape.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Had @kevinfielder.bsky.social speak with a number of college coaches for Wide Left to discuss NIL, small schools and how to adapt to the new landscape www.wideleft.football/p/how-has-ni...
How Has NIL Impacted Small Schools?
Kevin Fielder explores the realities of the new NIL landscape and how it's changed the landscape for small schools. Does the NIL era represent an existential threat to small school football?
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May 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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NEW: Breaking down the outlook and expectations for the #MiamiDolphins rookie D-linemen, and why Anthony Weaver says "they've got the shoulders to handle" significant roles early.
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Why the Dolphins Are Excited About Their Rookie Defensive Tackles
The Miami Dolphins prioritized getting bigger and stronger on the defensive line during the 2025 NFL draft.  Much has been made of the team drafting Kenneth Gra
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May 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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I’m so excited to share my debut piece for Wide Left! I spent way too much time breaking down Jeremiah Smith and what makes him so special.

Big thanks to @katson.bsky.social and @arif.bsky.social for the opportunity to get back into the writing game.
Jeremiah Smith: College Football's Wide Receiver Wunderkind
Ben Glassmire breaks down one of the greatest phenoms in modern college football, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. What makes him great and what can his ceiling be?
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May 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Excited to announce new contributors and a new structure to Wide Left! Adding @katson.bsky.social as COO, @devinjackson.bsky.social as Chief of Content, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social as Editor and noflagsfilm.bsky.social and @benglassmire.bsky.social as Writers!

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Wide Left: A Change
We're announcing changes to Wide Left to find a way to give readers more!
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May 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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NEW: After former #MiamiDolphins tackle Terron Armstead got involved on Twitter to defend Chop Robinson's run defense, @dantecollinelli.bsky.social broke down the tape to see where the 2024 first-round pick actually stands in that area.
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Where Does Chop Robinson Stand with his Run Defense?
When the Miami Dolphins selected Chop Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, they knew he had the tools to be an impressive pass rusher.  The Penn S
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May 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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NEW: Really cool look here from @dantecollinelli.bsky.social at each of the eight #MiamiDolphins 2025 draft picks and their NFL comps.
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Pro Comparisons For Every Miami Dolphins 2025 Draft Pick
The Miami Dolphins will rely on several of their rookies to contribute in significant ways this season.  With many of the Dolphins’ picks expected to get playin
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May 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Going to be dumping some Ollie Gordon clips here. The contrast between his 2023 and 2024 is staggering. Think he’s a good flier for Miami, though.
May 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Quinn Ewers film dump incoming. I gotta be honest, I dont think Miami improved at backup QB much — if at all — this offseason.
April 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW: I ranked my favorite draft classes from this weekend. I really feel like so many teams did well for themselves: open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
Ranking My Favorite Draft Classes from 2025 NFL Draft
These teams made great picks this weekend
open.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Dolphins newest defensive tackle ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Yeah, count me in on Maryland NT Jordan Phillips.
April 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Some late-night Jonah Savaiinea clips are incoming. He gets a nice finish here blocking down the line.
April 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Going to post some Kenneth Grant film clips here, starting with stack and shed teach tape vs. Ohio State
April 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
NEW: I have no clue what will happen tomorrow night, but here’s a final mock draft for Round 1 with some fun fits and a few surprises: open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
Final 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Predicting Entire First Round
My final predictions for the first round
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April 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW: My final ranking of Miami’s realistic options at pick 15. There’s 11 players here, but there’s probably 20-ish I would be ~ fine ~ with.
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Ranking Dolphins' Best Options in Round 1
The 2025 NFL draft is this week. The time for mock drafts and predictions is almost over, as the Miami Dolphins are slated to make the first of their 10 picks a
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April 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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My final top-200 big board for the 2025 NFL Draft is live. The full board is at the top with positional rankings and explanations underneath thecasualnfldraftanalyst.substack.com/p/2025-nfl-d...
2025 NFL Draft: Final Top 200 Big Board, Position Rankings
These are my final rankings for the 2025 class.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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I brought together 30 personalities from around the NFL Draft space to talk about their favorite Day 2 and Day 3 prospects in the 2025 class. Check out 37 unique write-ups for free below! #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2025 #2025NFLDraft
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NFL Draft media analyze favorite prospects in the 2025 class
This year’s NFL Draft media collaboration features 31 unique analysts from outlets including Bleacher Report, ESPN, PFF, The Athletic, The 33rd Team, and more.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Every year, I create a team of the draft prospects I had the most fun watching called the All Hollywood Team. It’s my favorite part of the process and such a blast to write.

Here’s this year’s group: open.substack.com/pub/thecasua...
My Favorite Prospects From The 2025 NFL Draft
These are the players I'd stand on the table for in this year's class.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Need to dump some clips here for a story dropping tomorrow. It’s my favorite story that I write every year, so hoping everyone will enjoy.
March 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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NEW: Former #MiamiDolphins first-round Noah Igbinoghene enjoyed the best year of his career with Washington in 2024, so he's going to give another go but with a different number.
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Former Dolphins First-Round Pick Staying Put in New Home
A former Miami Dolphins first-round pick re-signed with his new team Tuesday. Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, who the Dolphins selected 30th overall in the 2020 N
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March 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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My first Dolphins 7-round mock is live. Trying to fill all of the Dolphins’ needs is quite tough despite 10 picks. How did things shake out?

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Dolphins Seven-Round Mock Draft 1.0
The 2025 NFL draft is a little more than a month away, and the Miami Dolphins are slated to have 10 picks to help improve a roster with plenty of holes. The Do
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March 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Jaxson Dart is getting a lot of hype, so I dug deep into the tape to see if his play backs it up.

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What's All The Jaxson Dart Fuss About?
Dart looks primed to be a first-round pick, but should he be?
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March 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM