Some late Monday night tidbits:
Though the Dolphins cornerback situation beyond Byron Maxwell has evoked considerable concern among fans, and some level of concern inside the organization, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said this week he’s pleased with the young corners’ growth.
“I'm excited about the group,” he said. “They are all big guys that can run, outside of Bobby (McCain) and Brandon Harris. It's what we are looking for as far as corners."
With Xavien Howard not yet cleared for practice after offseason knee surgery, Tony Lippett continues to get most of the first team work opposite Maxwell. He broke up three passes during Monday’s practice.
"I thought Lippett played well [Friday against the Giants],” Joseph said. “He had one play… he gave up a slant route inside, which he can't do….. That's stuff we can fix and coach. I'm excited about Lippett. He's obviously improved since the first day.”
Joseph said he also was “really impressed” with McCain, who started on the boundary in Maxwell’s absence Friday and is competing with Michael Thomas to be the first-team nickel corner. McCain’s interception was “a great play in the slot on the vertical seam ball,” Joseph said.
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Though the Dolphins cornerback situation beyond Byron Maxwell has evoked considerable concern among fans, and some level of concern inside the organization, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said this week he’s pleased with the young corners’ growth.
“I'm excited about the group,” he said. “They are all big guys that can run, outside of Bobby (McCain) and Brandon Harris. It's what we are looking for as far as corners."
With Xavien Howard not yet cleared for practice after offseason knee surgery, Tony Lippett continues to get most of the first team work opposite Maxwell. He broke up three passes during Monday’s practice.
"I thought Lippett played well [Friday against the Giants],” Joseph said. “He had one play… he gave up a slant route inside, which he can't do….. That's stuff we can fix and coach. I'm excited about Lippett. He's obviously improved since the first day.”
Joseph said he also was “really impressed” with McCain, who started on the boundary in Maxwell’s absence Friday and is competing with Michael Thomas to be the first-team nickel corner. McCain’s interception was “a great play in the slot on the vertical seam ball,” Joseph said.
More at the link:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...ay-night-dolphins-and-um-personnel-notes.html
