No long buzz column tonight because we’ve been enmeshed in three big projects that The Herald and I will roll out this summer, plus writing Garo Yepremian’s obituary.
But here are a few notes on a Saturday afternoon:
### From a health standpoint, one of the most impressive developments of this Dolphin offseason is how quickly safety Louis Delmas has rebounded from his torn ACL last December.
“I don't think Louis is human,” Miami's other starting safety, Reshad Jones, said at the Dolphins’ charity golf tournament Friday. “He's actually back running around like he never had surgery. A couple guys have ACLs and they're rehabbing [Jones didn’t offer names but Branden Albert and Will Davis are among them].
"Louis is running, no limp, doing all the drills we're doing. He looks fine. We’ve got a good bond on and off the field. I like playing alongside of him.”
### Mike Pouncey, also at the charity events this weekend, talked about “the great vibe” in the building and how “excited” everyone is to see what Ndamokung Suh “is going to do to our team.”
On joining three ex-LSU players on the recent recruiting trip of La’el Collins, Pouncey said because NFL rules limited the team's involvement, “I made sure I took care of everything. I just wanted to try to get a player that was less fortunate to see what happened to him during the draft, someone that could really help our team tremendously."
Did he leave the meeting thinking the Dolphins would get him? "You know how recruiting goes. Nothing was promised to us. We said go out and make the decision on your own, do what's best for you and your family. The Cowboys are a good fit for him. I texted him after he signed with the Cowboys, was really happy for him.”
### Even though the Dolphins have said Brice McCain will be primarily a slot corner, he said he hasn’t been told and that he also is quite capable of playing on the boundary and he did that last season for Pittsburgh.
“I feel comfortable at both,” he said, emphasizing that he’s happy to do whatever is asked of him. McCain said his speed, jumping ability, instincts and awareness make him effective in the slot.
“I felt wanted when they pursued me and I'm glad they did because I really like the place. I see a bright future for this team,” he said.
There are three McCains on the team (Brice, rookie cornerback Bobby and second-year linebacker Chris), and Brice said coaches are avoiding confusion by referring to him as B-Mac, Chris as C-Mac and the rookie as simply “McCain.”
Brice McCain explained it this way: "The youngest guy gets the McCain; he hasn't earned a nickname yet but once he does his [time], he will earn a nickname. Right now, he's plain old McCain.... This is the most McCains I've seen in my life in one area. It's pretty fun. All the McCains are hard workers. All the McCains will do good things this year.”
None are related, Brice said.
### McCain will join Olivier Vernon, Derrick Shelby, Jordan Kovacs, Damarr Aultman and Sam Brenner at a meet-and-greet from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday as part of a charity event at El Agave Asul at 7750 Nova Drive (Suite A2) in Davie. The event is to benefit Andrea Gelske, who has stage four breast cancer, according to South Florida sports agent David Canter, whose clients are attending the event.
Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 3 to 9 and includes the cost of food. Players will sign autographs if fans bring something for them to sign.
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But here are a few notes on a Saturday afternoon:
### From a health standpoint, one of the most impressive developments of this Dolphin offseason is how quickly safety Louis Delmas has rebounded from his torn ACL last December.
“I don't think Louis is human,” Miami's other starting safety, Reshad Jones, said at the Dolphins’ charity golf tournament Friday. “He's actually back running around like he never had surgery. A couple guys have ACLs and they're rehabbing [Jones didn’t offer names but Branden Albert and Will Davis are among them].
"Louis is running, no limp, doing all the drills we're doing. He looks fine. We’ve got a good bond on and off the field. I like playing alongside of him.”
### Mike Pouncey, also at the charity events this weekend, talked about “the great vibe” in the building and how “excited” everyone is to see what Ndamokung Suh “is going to do to our team.”
On joining three ex-LSU players on the recent recruiting trip of La’el Collins, Pouncey said because NFL rules limited the team's involvement, “I made sure I took care of everything. I just wanted to try to get a player that was less fortunate to see what happened to him during the draft, someone that could really help our team tremendously."
Did he leave the meeting thinking the Dolphins would get him? "You know how recruiting goes. Nothing was promised to us. We said go out and make the decision on your own, do what's best for you and your family. The Cowboys are a good fit for him. I texted him after he signed with the Cowboys, was really happy for him.”
### Even though the Dolphins have said Brice McCain will be primarily a slot corner, he said he hasn’t been told and that he also is quite capable of playing on the boundary and he did that last season for Pittsburgh.
“I feel comfortable at both,” he said, emphasizing that he’s happy to do whatever is asked of him. McCain said his speed, jumping ability, instincts and awareness make him effective in the slot.
“I felt wanted when they pursued me and I'm glad they did because I really like the place. I see a bright future for this team,” he said.
There are three McCains on the team (Brice, rookie cornerback Bobby and second-year linebacker Chris), and Brice said coaches are avoiding confusion by referring to him as B-Mac, Chris as C-Mac and the rookie as simply “McCain.”
Brice McCain explained it this way: "The youngest guy gets the McCain; he hasn't earned a nickname yet but once he does his [time], he will earn a nickname. Right now, he's plain old McCain.... This is the most McCains I've seen in my life in one area. It's pretty fun. All the McCains are hard workers. All the McCains will do good things this year.”
None are related, Brice said.
### McCain will join Olivier Vernon, Derrick Shelby, Jordan Kovacs, Damarr Aultman and Sam Brenner at a meet-and-greet from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday as part of a charity event at El Agave Asul at 7750 Nova Drive (Suite A2) in Davie. The event is to benefit Andrea Gelske, who has stage four breast cancer, according to South Florida sports agent David Canter, whose clients are attending the event.
Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 3 to 9 and includes the cost of food. Players will sign autographs if fans bring something for them to sign.
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