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Cortland Finnegan working hard to become conerstone again

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Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

Cortland Finnegan was a human punching bag.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

Young corners Jamar Taylor and Steven Clarke took turns wailing on him, jabbing Finnegan’s chest with both hands.

Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!

And each time, he essentially asked, “Thank you sir, may I have another?”

No, this wasn’t some new initiation ritual, like a pledge receiving a paddle, welcoming Finnegan to the club.

It was a lesson. Finnegan stayed late after Miami Dolphins practice Monday, in the thick and muggy afternoon air, to help his teammates get better – if even by a bit.

“Simple stuff, press technique, that they can work on as well as I can,” Finnegan said of the tutorial. “We’re all trying to get better. We’re only as good as your second string or third string, and those guys are one play away from being in the game. Any time we can get them up to speed on everybody’s level, it builds a better football team.”

This side of Finnegan would surprise those who only know his bad-boy rep from his Tennessee Titans days, with his epic, physical – and occasionally over the line – battles with Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson. (Finnegan did admit with a bit of relish Monday that he can be known as a bit of a “jerk.”)
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Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/06/09/4168016/miami-dolphins-cortland-finnegan.html#storylink=cpy
 
Lookin forward to his swagger on the field this year for us..

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Let's just he doesn't cost us too many penalties tho!
 
Agreed. I welcome the attitude, but I hope there's not too many unnecessary penalties.
 
Agree with Danny. Limit the yellow flags and go out there with a mean streak. He was a sh** starter but if he gets in the WRs heads to take them out of the game go for it.
 
I like all of our guys, but Finnegan is rapidly becoming one of my favorites. He seems to have an awesome personality. If he doesn't succeed here in Miami it won't be because of lack of effort and dedication.
 
I'm glad he is embracing the mentor role. These young corners need a lot of practice and. Lot of teaching, especially Will Davis.

And for the price we are pay him, Finnegan needs to be helpful both on and off th field.

Sent from my phone, so please forgive any typos.
 
Msi working his tail off to be the best LB he can be.... Finnegan coming early and staying late to help the young guys....Dion Jordan beefing up....Dallas Thomas working his arse off and being a leader in the clubhouse.... a WR core that just keeps getting deeper and more talented....offense taking it to the defense in practice...

Yes, yes, it's OTAs.... but this team is developing a work ethic, swagger and leadership. We are collectively improving across the board...together. We're finally sounding like a legit team with legit building blocks.

These are the things you hope to hear from practice. But it doesn't sound like coach speak or a mouthpiece talking up the team. These guys believe in themselves and what they are doing. This year is very different from any we've had in a long time. This attitude is contagious.
 
I liked this signing from day 1. I am absolutely jacked about this guy being on the team. I love his nasty attitude. I love his willingness to help the others on the team. I love that we have him on a 2 year contract that should keep him motivated both this year and next as well. Barring any injuries, we could end up with a top 3 CB tandem by the end of the year.
 
I don't think it will take long for people to really like the Grimes, Finnegan, Jones and Delmas secondary.
 
I love hearing about the extra work being put in. You have Misi arriving early every morning plus Finnegan and Wallace staying late. Those are 3 key guys that are working extra hard to get better. It's exactly what this team needs.
 
for the 1st time in a long time I cna t wait to see thie TEAM play. Years prior it has been particular players that I was excited to see but this year I want to thie TEAM. I think we are in for a treat. I'm not expecting a SB run but I am looking forward to a team that competes and win the games they are suppose to win. a doublt digit win season is what I See.
 
We need him to be above average. If he's at least that then this defense has a chance to be really good.
 
I'm A bit surprised at the idea that our entire offense has already been installed at this point. I was thinking it would take a little longer.
 
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