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Great article on Dolphin rookies

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http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1141849.html

Here are some quotes from the article but its a good read check it out.

+ Still, Smith made the most plays of the three in practices that were open to the media, and several veterans raved about him. ''A freak of nature,'' receiver Davone Bess said. ``It's rare to see a guy with that size [6-3] move the way he does. He can defend big ones and small ones.''

+ Davis, picked 25th overall, said he didn't play up to his standards in May and June practices, and defensive backs coach Todd Bowles said last month he wants growth from Davis in two areas: ``The foot quickness -- and being in shape -- have to come more. He's got to get in NFL shape. He can be fast and not have foot quickness. He has it. He just [needs repetitions].''

+ When a few veterans were asked what rookie stood out, the name mentioned most was Patrick Turner, who extended his body to make several catches. Turner, 6-5, has a good chance to open as the No. 4 receiver. ''If you ask our defensive backs, they say he runs better than we thought,'' receivers coach Karl Dorrell said

+ Bowles said fifth-round safety Chris Clemons ''has been a pleasant surprise. He hasn't blown anything. And he's got great speed.'' Clemons should emerge as a second-team safety, with Tyrone Culver, and be an asset on special teams. One NFC personnel director predicted Clemons will be the under-the-radar standout of this draft class.

I really like what i hear about Turner and Clemons look like we once again find great players and value later in the draft and i really look forward to seeing how this draft class develops and how much more our class from last year improves.
 
let's hope that Smith lives up to the nickname. I kind of like the idea of referring to him as Legend.

I'm personally rooting for JD Folsom to make the team. Learning what I have about him, I can't help but root for the guy
 
let's hope that Smith lives up to the nickname. I kind of like the idea of referring to him as Legend.

I'm personally rooting for JD Folsom to make the team. Learning what I have about him, I can't help but root for the guy

Right now I think the way he makes the team is to get to his target weight which is 240 and up, besides that I haven't heard anything bad about the guy. They said he brings a lot of smarts to the position. Sounds kind of familiar.. a linebacker that's undersized, but uses their brain to keep themselves on the same playing field as everyone else.
 
On Smith&Davis...i hope they turn into the next Madison&Surtain for us,except better...
 
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