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Landry was overshadowed at LSU by his close friend Odell Beckham Jr., a first-round pick by the New York Giants. Landry's draft stock slipped because of doubts about his speed, and the Dolphins traded down twice before taking him with the 63rd overall pick.

But during offseason drills, the 5-foot-11, 202-pound Landry consistently got open and seemed to catch everything thrown his way. That was the case again Saturday during the second practice of training camp.

Afterward, Landry was the last player doing drills on the field, catching passes from a ball machine when his teammates had already gone inside. He takes pride in his work ethic. "It's one of the things I've developed to get me to this point, and why stop now?" he said. "It's time to put your foot on the gas and make an impression.
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He seems to be kind of an instinctive football player," coach Joe Philbin said. "He picks things up well. I think he reads coverages quickly and accurately, he has a knack of finding a way to get open, and so far he has displayed very good hands. He's off to a very good start."

Among those watching Saturday's workout was A.J. Duhe, a former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Dolphins and an LSU alum. Duhe said he was thrilled when the Dolphins drafted Landry.

"All the talk was about Odell Beckham Jr., but Landry always seemed to be the guy they threw the ball to when it was money time," Duhe said. "His hands are exceptional. I saw him make a catch today where he snagged one 4 or 5 inches off the ground. Nowadays you need guys who can get open and make the catch when you need a catch made. He's going to fit that mold.
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I try to take bits and pieces from everybody," he said. "I call it changing the standard of what a receiver should look like. I'm blue collar. I do all the dirty work. I'm selfless and very team oriented. Whatever is best for the team, I'm willing to do."

That's what the Dolphins want to hear, and what Ross is eager to see. Landry was pleased to learn he had the owner's attention.

"That's a great compliment from such a prestigious guy," Landry said. "For him to give me a plug, I hope I can fill those shoes."
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http://pro32.ap.org/article/rookie-wr-landry-good-start-dolphins
 
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I love Landry...guy is going to be awesome for us. Smart, big hands, decent speed, looks for YAC, and he wants to be great.

Can't wait to watch the games now, along with the new offensive philosophy.

First four games will be brutal, but we're going to be fun to watch this year.
 
Can't wait to see him in the preseason. Bet he gets a lot of snaps!
 
I don't know about him being overshadowed at LSU Landry lead the tigers in receiving receptions, yards, TDs, and was the team MVP over Beckham last year. Maybe in the draft process he was.
 
BlueFin said:
I'm not quite sure how Beckham overshadowed him?

Landry out produced him every year.......
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Exactly, screw the combine, I know which one I'd rather have on the field when the game is on the line.
 
I think he'll end up being a quicker version of OJ McDuffie for us. I'm really excited about this guy.
 
Will show up even more in pads...physical uses his body well to separate on under routes...can motion him into the box as an extra run blocker also against safeties and lbs...probably the best blocking wr on the roster right now...definitely the smartest one in the run game...does not give away intentions...
 
This is, as far as I am concerned, our REAL 1st round pick, no matter where he was taken. I'm even more excited than I was before.
 
Landry will be a beast for us. Wallace on the outside made Clay a threat. Landry will only be a bigger one IMO.
 
Beckham probably is the more impressive physical prospect. Faster taller bigger. Not that it means everything but media loves workout numbers
 
was pissed when we traded back twice in the second round but when we took Landry i was praising our guys.
i wanted him at our pick to begin with
 
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