http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/fo...working-to-be-dolphins-no-1-backfield-option/
Keep in mind that Ajayi was a highly-rated prospect coming out of Boise State last year before he dropped to the fifth round of the NFL Draft due to concerns with the long-term status of his right knee. He said physically he feels great, and Villani said there appears to be nothing wrong with his knee as of now.
"I'm honestly happy because I haven't seen any effects of it while we're training," Villani said. "First thing I'm looking for is he favoring one side of the other. We haven't treated him differently because of his knee. I'm happy about that."
The Dolphins also could be higher on Ajayi then they are letting on. A report in the Miami Herald said former interim coach Dan Campbell wanted to play Ajayi more and Miller less, and the front office could share that sentiment this offseason in letting Miller leave.
Gase also said at the NFL annual meeting that he likes Ajayi, but he just wants to "develop that stable of backs" for depth.
"I feel really comfortable with Jay," Gase said. "I saw a lot of good things on film last year. I'm fired up to get going with him."
Ajayi just wants a chance to prove himself. He said last year didn't go as planned because of the injury, but he has attacked the offseason to come into OTAs and minicamp in great shape.
Villani said he's been at XPE for every session and is working out at least two hours a day. Ajayi said he's "seen a lot of improvement in just my overall speed and my lateral quickness." He also has tried to learn as much as he can about Gase's offense from Bears running back Jeremy Langford, who played for Gase in Chicago last season.
"I've definitely been asking him about coach Gase, and he's had nothing but great reviews on coach Gase and how he likes the offense," Ajayi said. "That's been really exciting for me to hear those things and gear up to get back on the field and get going."
Keep in mind that Ajayi was a highly-rated prospect coming out of Boise State last year before he dropped to the fifth round of the NFL Draft due to concerns with the long-term status of his right knee. He said physically he feels great, and Villani said there appears to be nothing wrong with his knee as of now.
"I'm honestly happy because I haven't seen any effects of it while we're training," Villani said. "First thing I'm looking for is he favoring one side of the other. We haven't treated him differently because of his knee. I'm happy about that."
The Dolphins also could be higher on Ajayi then they are letting on. A report in the Miami Herald said former interim coach Dan Campbell wanted to play Ajayi more and Miller less, and the front office could share that sentiment this offseason in letting Miller leave.
Gase also said at the NFL annual meeting that he likes Ajayi, but he just wants to "develop that stable of backs" for depth.
"I feel really comfortable with Jay," Gase said. "I saw a lot of good things on film last year. I'm fired up to get going with him."
Ajayi just wants a chance to prove himself. He said last year didn't go as planned because of the injury, but he has attacked the offseason to come into OTAs and minicamp in great shape.
Villani said he's been at XPE for every session and is working out at least two hours a day. Ajayi said he's "seen a lot of improvement in just my overall speed and my lateral quickness." He also has tried to learn as much as he can about Gase's offense from Bears running back Jeremy Langford, who played for Gase in Chicago last season.
"I've definitely been asking him about coach Gase, and he's had nothing but great reviews on coach Gase and how he likes the offense," Ajayi said. "That's been really exciting for me to hear those things and gear up to get back on the field and get going."
you don't know **** about Ajayi's knees.