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Title: Dolphins camp | Five things to watch Post by: DolFan619 on July 25, 2008, 01:18:42 am http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/miami-dolphins/story/617147.html
Dolphins camp | Five things to watch By JEFF DARLINGTON Miami Herald WHO REPLACES NO. 99? Ever heard of Quentin Moses? How about Charlie Anderson? We didn't think so. But before long, the Dolphins hope one of those names will help you forget about one of the greatest defensive players in their history. Moses and Anderson have been charged with replacing Jason Taylor, who was traded to the Washington Redskins last weekend. Good luck, fellas. Just remember: The mambo isn't as easy as it looks. QUARTERBACK QUANDARY A decade ago, No. 13 actually seemed lucky around these parts. But Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino's jersey has been retired, and now that number is taking on a different meaning. If veteran Josh McCown or rookie Chad Henne wins the quarterback competition during training camp, he will become the 13th player to start at the position since Marino left the game. It is going to be up to John Beck, who is very much in the mix, to stop this from happening. BIG PICK, BIG PRESSURE Rookie tackle Jake Long might be the only person in South Florida who can afford more than a few gallons of gas these days, but the newly made millionaire and first overall draft pick still won't be able to buy his way into the NFL history books. He will have to earn it. As the team's new anchor on the offensive line, Long is going to need to make an immediate impact if the quarterback will have a chance in the pocket this season. THE RETURN OF RICKY Remember Ricky Williams? Yeah, we know. How could you forget him? Well, a No. 34 jersey might have just come back into style. The nomadic star is back for more -- and Bill Parcells has a new man crush. Apparently, Williams has worked hard enough this offseason to have some teammates clamoring about his potential to be named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year. CATCH-22 If wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. wants to prove himself worthy of being selected ninth overall in 2007, a controversial pick, this would be a dandy time. This year's corps of receivers has so little star power that even ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson considered a comeback solely to play for Miami. Ouch. So, Ginn, it is time to show Keyshawn why the Dolphins don't need him. Title: Re: Dolphins camp | Five things to watch Post by: YoFuggedaboutit on July 25, 2008, 07:26:04 am Interesting video featuring Herald reporters Jeff Darlington and Armando Salguero
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