Linebackers: A few borderline players are making decisions difficult for the Dolphins, including Quentin Moses, who applied strong pressure on the quarterback Saturday.
One spot would be opened if Matt Roth is traded or opens the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Beyond locks Joey Porter, Jason Taylor, Akin Ayodele, Channing Crowder and improved Reggie Torbor, special teams ace Charlie Anderson is in good shape after two strong preseason games, and Cameron Wake has flashed enough pass rush to justify a roster spot (though the Dolphins want him to improve against the run and in pass coverage). If Roth is not on the active roster, Moses could slot in as the eighth linebacker, and Erik Walden perhaps as the ninth.
Coach Tony Sparano said Tuesday he is uncertain who will start at receiver opposite Ted Ginn Jr. this season. Brian Hartline, Greg Camarillo and Davone Bess are the strongest candidates. The Dolphins love the rookie Hartline, who continues to work with the first team offense. ``He is a brilliant kid,'' Sparano said.
Though four safeties are set (starters Yeremiah Bell and Gibril Wilson and backups Tyrone Culver and Chris Clemons), all were beaten in coverage Saturday, and that has become a concern internally. Courtney Bryan, pushing for a roster spot as a fifth safety, has made several good plays (defensively and on special teams).
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One spot would be opened if Matt Roth is traded or opens the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Beyond locks Joey Porter, Jason Taylor, Akin Ayodele, Channing Crowder and improved Reggie Torbor, special teams ace Charlie Anderson is in good shape after two strong preseason games, and Cameron Wake has flashed enough pass rush to justify a roster spot (though the Dolphins want him to improve against the run and in pass coverage). If Roth is not on the active roster, Moses could slot in as the eighth linebacker, and Erik Walden perhaps as the ninth.
Coach Tony Sparano said Tuesday he is uncertain who will start at receiver opposite Ted Ginn Jr. this season. Brian Hartline, Greg Camarillo and Davone Bess are the strongest candidates. The Dolphins love the rookie Hartline, who continues to work with the first team offense. ``He is a brilliant kid,'' Sparano said.
Though four safeties are set (starters Yeremiah Bell and Gibril Wilson and backups Tyrone Culver and Chris Clemons), all were beaten in coverage Saturday, and that has become a concern internally. Courtney Bryan, pushing for a roster spot as a fifth safety, has made several good plays (defensively and on special teams).
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