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Dolphins get a boost from return of Jared Odrick and A.J. Edds

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DAVIE—
A.J. Edds is exhausted. It's hot. His body aches, and his brain is fried. But at the conclusion of Sunday's scrimmage there's a smile on his face that nearly goes from ear to ear.
And it's there for good reason.
Exactly a year ago the Miami Dolphins' 2010 fourth-round pick was in the dumps after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the first week of training camp. This time around he survived.
"It's the small victories in life that count, and this is one of them," Edds said, referring to the healthy conclusion of week one.
Jared Odrick, the Dolphins' 2010 first-round pick, was fortunate enough to make it through camp last year, and actually earned a starting spot. But the former Penn State standout suffered a serious leg injury in the season opener against Buffalo, then broke his foot the week he returned to practice months later.
"It was just a string of bad luck, nothing else," Odrick said.
The injuries Odrick and Edds suffered stripped the Dolphins of two key defenders the team was banking on last season. Their return this year has the organization excited, feeling like the Dolphins' defense entered a bonus round.
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...phins-0809-20110808,0,7186986.story?track=rss
 
I'm really liking the way our D is shaping up this year.
 
They still have to replace Crowder's ability to call the D. Perhaps Dansby can take on that role, but that's a huge factor in how the defense shapes up.

On paper, though... they do look great. If these two pan out, it will be a major boost for Ireland's overall resume.
 
there are few things that break a fans heart more than a promising player going down with a serious injury...its devastating for them, and heart wrenching for us fans. In preason and in the first couple games, I almost don´t want to see the headlines...
 
i read a report from somewhere that said aj edds so far in camp has pretty much looked like austin spitler...not showing much...wish i could remember where i saw it...sure hope thats not the case

i knew odrick broke his leg last year but i didn't know it was breaking his foot that then put him out for the year...jeez...snake bitten
 
Been waiting to hear from these two. Think they can be staple on this defense.
 
hooshoops said:
i read a report from somewhere that said aj edds so far in camp has pretty much looked like austin spitler...not showing much...wish i could remember where i saw it...sure hope thats not the case

i knew odrick broke his leg last year but i didn't know it was breaking his foot that then put him out for the year...jeez...snake bitten
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He tried to come back too soon
 
the franchise needs odrick to make a real impact

he sets the rest of the defense loose

rex and bill need a new headache
 
Odrick was a monster and offers a great push and pass rush out of that DE (5 technique) and that just adds a new element if we have Big Paul and Odrick and Starks pushing them around imagine what our LB's are gonna have, nothing but open lanes to ball carriers and QB's our D will give o-coordinators nightmares especially if Jones wins that FS spot and become a Reed/Polomalu mold and no im not saying he will be that but a ballhwak guy who isnt afraid to lower the BOOM when necessary.
 
If the only thing this defense improves on is creating more turnovers we will be a playoff bound team, yes I said a playoff bound team! We're clearly better on both sides of the ball and on special teams, then add extra offensive opportunities and defensive points from the improved turnover ratio will make this 9-7 team into a 11 win team.

Call me a homer but I'm really excited to get this season going!
 
hooshoops said:
i read a report from somewhere that said aj edds so far in camp has pretty much looked like austin spitler...not showing much...wish i could remember where i saw it...sure hope thats not the case

i knew odrick broke his leg last year but i didn't know it was breaking his foot that then put him out for the year...jeez...snake bitten
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A.J. probably isn't all the way back as ACL injuries usually take 2 years before players are 100% again. This year he will probably be a back up linebacker/special teamer because we upgraded Channing with Kevin Burnett who can play nickle linebacker. Next season and after that he may challenge for a starting spot.
 
hooshoops said:
i read a report from somewhere that said aj edds so far in camp has pretty much looked like austin spitler...not showing much...wish i could remember where i saw it...sure hope thats not the case

i knew odrick broke his leg last year but i didn't know it was breaking his foot that then put him out for the year...jeez...snake bitten
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I read that AJ was taking the first week carefully because of how quicly he got injured last year
 
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