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Not much tonight. Wallace though :bobdole:

Dolphins players have been critical of Joe Philbin in the past, primarily for his lack of fire and motivational skills, but they are very happy with how he has run this training camp. They cite more efficient use of their time, that more is getting done in shorter periods and that their bodies feel better because they’re on the field a bit less.

### Among those who fully expect Jarvis Landry (who had 84 receptions as a rookie) to break the team record for catches in a season is the man who holds that record.

“It’s going down,” said OJ McDuffie, who had 90 in 1998. “Another Juice getting the record? I’m fine with it. He will get to 100-plus receptions.”

Landry was 14th in receptions among receivers last season but only 105th of 110th in per-catch average (9.0). The difference now, receivers coach Ken O’Keefe said, is “he’s quicker out of his breaks than he had been. And his speed is a little bit improved.”

### Memo to Dolphins receivers: If you want more balls thrown to you, don’t angrily order Ryan Tannehill to tell offensive coordinator Bill Lazor to throw you the ball more, then complain when it doesn’t change things.

That’s what the Dolphins have told people that Mike Wallace did last season. As one longtime NFL player said, it’s not the quarterback’s job to tell Lazor to do that.

The Dolphins believe there won’t be any of those shenanigans with this group. Wallace told Vikings reporters he needs to be a “better person. Some things I could’ve done better.”
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The culture of this team has taken a 180 since Philbin has arrived. Maybe all those Green Bay players knew what they were talking about.

I heard that interview from Wallace while driving. Basically admitted he screwed up last year. He knows he has to change his tune because after this year none of that $ is guaranteed.
 
Those receivers were so unprofessional.
 
Interesting stuff on landry quicker out of breaks and better speed...if thats true hes obviously worked his ass off at his craft and has double digit td potential...over under has to be at least 8 with him this year...i will take the over

Candidate to complain if he doesnt get the rock this year imo kenny stills...young making peanuts as a 5th round pick...ripe for disgruntled if hes not getting the rock
 
Heinegrabber said:
Wallace is not in AQUA and ORANGE anymore.
Next story.
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As long as there are people who still defend Wallace, there will still be space for the conversation. I mean, there's an Incognito thread in the Beasts of the AFC East forum where people are saying they wish Incog was still on the team. I'm sure there are people who still think that Sparano, Ireland and Henne deserved another chance.
 
I think we need to allow growth and experience for Philbin as a head coach as we would a player. Now if he didn't adjust or change his ways and continued with what obviously wasn't working we should be worried. Now I am not saying we are out of the woods yet with Philbin, we don't know yet how much wisdom he has gained in game management clock management or even strategic prowess. But good example of him having the ability to mature as a head coach.
 
Thanks for the post Daytona. I don't have access to the Sports Buzz outside of someone posting it here.
 
hooshoops said:
Interesting stuff on landry quicker out of breaks and better speed...if thats true hes obviously worked his ass off at his craft and has double digit td potential...over under has to be at least 8 with him this year...i will take the over

Candidate to complain if he doesnt get the rock this year imo kenny stills...young making peanuts as a 5th round pick...ripe for disgruntled if hes not getting the rock
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Lazor's challenge is mixing up the playcalling so that there is something for all his key offensive weapons. BTW - While Kenny has the external appearance of a diva, (the colored hair, tattoos and male modeling suggest he is comfortable with attention). However, I have been surprised and impressed by how seriously he answers football questions in front of the media. He has been trained from an early age for this - his Dad played 5 years in the NFL as a DB. Don't be fooled by Kenny's crazy hair, he seems very low key and actually quite introverted. I expect that he is serious about his football and can be a real weapon.
 
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Pretty obvious Wallace was as disgruntled as they come, I think he felt he was sold a bill of goods on what our offense would be and his role in it. I think he was underrated even in 2014, as he was one of the few receivers ranked in the top 20 without being paired with an elite QB, and if he still has his speed Norv and Bridgewater will give him his fix on the deep balls.
 
roy_miami said:
Pretty obvious Wallace was as disgruntled as they come, I think he felt he was sold a bill of goods on what our offense would be and his role in it. I think he was underrated even in 2014, as he was one of the few receivers ranked in the top 20 without being paired with an elite QB, and if he still has his speed Norv and Bridgewater will give him his fix on the deep balls.
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What ranking are these?
 
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