Dolphins interested in LeCharles Bentley, other news and notes

[jim1]

• Feedback from a few players is that Josh McCown was the sharpest of the quarterbacks the past month and appears the most ready to play, and strong-armed Chad Henne flashed impressive skills but needs seasoning. Sparano would love for a starter to emerge from among McCown, Henne and John Beck by the third preseason game, ``but I'm not sure that happens.''

• One lineman said the most cohesive offensive line in drills had Trey Darilek at right guard. But the Dolphins aren't convinced they have a starter at the guard spot opposite Justin Smiley (among Darilek, Shawn Murphy, Steve McKinney and others). They have expressed interest in former All-Pro LeCharles Bentley, cut by Cleveland on Wednesday . . .

The Dolphins are among several teams that have called about Pedro Sosa, a tackle/guard from Rutgers whom draftnik Russ Lande said might have been a second- or third-rounder if he had not had a knee injury.

• Who excelled in on-field work? Though May/June performance shouldn't be overstated, Dolphins players and officials cited these names:

Yeremiah Bell (the new regime loves him); Derek Hagan (was the best of the receivers the past month, one team official asserted) and Ricky Williams (''back in rare form -- 1,000 yards easy'' this season, Bell said).

Others mentioned include Will Allen, Andre' Goodman (hoping he's back to '06 form after January shoulder surgery) and Charlie Anderson (two veterans mentioned him first, and another, Boomer Grigsby, said he's the linebacker who's hardest ``to get around'').

http://www.miamiherald.com/616/story/570724.html

 

[PhinCanuck]

I am truly biased about Beck winning the starting job, but I will back any player that helps us win.

 

[BigBenny13]

I try not to get to worked up over camp reports this time of year. Until the players put pads on, its all kind of academic. That being said, I still can not get enough of all of this relatively nonsense quotes and reports. I guess I will try and remain calm until work starts in earnest in August.

 

[moonman]

Derek Hagan? Really? hmm...

 

[phinfan33]

I am truly biased about Beck winning the starting job, but I will back any player that helps us win.

i have to be honest here and say that i too am biased about wanting Beck to win the starting job at QB for us. i really hope he does,i do want to see what he can do for us with a much improved team around him.

 

[jim1]

Derek Hagan? Really? hmm...

Last year in training camp Hagan looked stellar, a standout in terms of athletic ability. He has to translate that ability into the regular season games, bottom line.

 

[WVDolphan]

i have to be honest here and say that i too am biased about wanting Beck to win the starting job at QB for us. i really hope he does,i do want to see what he can do for us with a much improved team around him.

Youre telling me that there are members on FH who are bias towards John Beck??? NO WAY! I wouldnt have thought that at all.

Seriously, his stellar play last season is what I assumed made so many people on FH want him to be the starter. But, now youre telling me people are bias towards him. Go figure.

I always thought it was his skills and his performance last season that made people believe he was the goods and not some bias they have in favor of him.

 

[phinfan33]

Youre telling me that there are members on FH who are bias towards John Beck??? NO WAY! I wouldnt have thought that at all.

Seriously, his stellar play last season is what I assumed made so many people on FH want him to be the starter. But, now youre telling me people are bias towards him. Go figure.

I always thought it was his skills and his performance last season that made people believe he was the goods and not some bias they have in favor of him.

Dude,what's your beef with Beck? any rookie QB would've had the same effect on the team we had out on the field last season. hell,i suspect that Brady,Peyton,Carson,or any of the top QBs would've struggled badly on the team we had out on the field last season. so in all seriousness...what is your beef with John Beck?

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

Dude,what's your beef with Beck? any rookie QB would've had the same effect on the team we had out on the field last season. hell,i suspect that Brady,Peyton,Carson,or any of the top QBs would've struggled badly on the team we had out on the field last season. so in all seriousness...what is your beef with John Beck?

his beef is he sucks. he showed less than nothing last year to justify being a second round pick, and having everyone here riding his jock strap. realistically we all expect struggles and hope he works out, but i don't know how anyone can take more than a wait and see approach with him.

 

[rdhstlr23]

his beef is he sucks. he showed less than nothing last year to justify being a second round pick, and having everyone here riding his jock strap. realistically we all expect struggles and hope he works out, but i don't know how anyone can take more than a wait and see approach with him.

I can tell you're a die-hard so I won't go crazy with this statement.

Read what you've said here. You say "sucks", then say you don't know how anyone can take more than a wait and see approach with him.

You see where I'm going here. Where is your wait and see approach?

I'm glad Chargers fans had a wait and see approach with Drew Brees.

 

[67Stang]

Youre telling me that there are members on FH who are bias towards John Beck??? NO WAY! I wouldnt have thought that at all.

Seriously, his stellar play last season is what I assumed made so many people on FH want him to be the starter. But, now youre telling me people are bias towards him. Go figure.

I always thought it was his skills and his performance last season that made people believe he was the goods and not some bias they have in favor of him.

Dude, you are like a broken record, jump up and down a few times to get past the scratch. Your Beck posts are boring, annoying, and repatative. You remind me of one of those Head On commercials.

 

[rdhstlr23]

As far as the article goes, I'm glad we have interest in LeCharles.

I knew this coaching staff would like Yeremiah Bell. I just only hope that he could stay healthy for a change.

Good to hear that some players thought Josh McCown looked good. If he's the best man, then so be it. I'm pretty sure that they'll choose the best candidate.

 

[JsBaugh]

Should anyone be suprised that McCown "might" look the most prepared to start right now? No we shouldnt. He has been in the league 6 years. I think its going to be really close between Beck and McCown in TC. If its a tie then Beck should get the start. I think he has more upside than McCown.

 

[Nublar7]

Signing LeCharles Bentley would be a nice addition at the GUARD position. Of course expecting Bentley to be healthy enough to play this upcoming season is no sure thing. With McKinney battling back from an injury, injecting Bentley into the competition would be welcomed. With one guard position open, you think Miami would be able to get a decent starting guard out of Bentley, McKinney, Murphy, Darilek and Ndukwe.

 

[Dolfan1000]

The guy that has surprised me is Darilek. Not that I have seen practice, but it seems that every time Coach Sparano is talking about the offensive line, he mentions how the guy has played every position on the line, and for that reason, is incredibly valuable. When we signed the guy, I thought he was camp fodder. But it looks like he is the closest thing to a 'sure thing' among the potential reserves; Ndukwe, Julius Wilson, McKinney and the UDFAs.