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Here's a snapshot into how the Dolphins found some of these guys:

• How convinced were the Dolphins about Bess? Agent Ken Zuckerman said GM Jeff Ireland, immediately after the draft, told him, ''I really like this kid, and he's going to make our team.'' And Zuckerman said upon signing Bess, Dolphins college scout Adam Engroff told him, ``We have our Wes Welker.''


Though Bess didn't run well at the NFL combine, the Dolphins loved his quickness and kept tabs on him. ''He's quicker than he is fast,'' Sparano said. Fourteen teams pursued Bess after the draft, and two offered slightly higher signing bonuses than Miami's $7,000. But Bess ''decided pretty quickly on Miami,'' Zuckerman said. ``They were at the top of his list because they had so many available spots and didn't have anyone like Davone.''


Sparano said identifying and signing Bess ``was a combined effort' '. He credited Ireland and his staff and receivers coach Karl Dorrell -- who coached UCLA last season and ``knew a lot about him being on the West Coast.''


• In Carpenter's case, '' Steve Hoffman is responsible largely,'' Sparano said of the Dolphins' kicking coach. ``Steve flipped over a lot of rocks, and we found this guy and it worked out good.''


Hoffman went to Montana to work him out before the draft, and Miami was one of only two teams that offered a contract. Agent Ken Staninger wouldn't name the other, but he knows Bill Parcells well and knew he could trust Parcells when Parcells said Carpenter would be given a fair chance, even with Jay Feely there. Carpenter, who committed to Miami less than 30 minutes after the draft, has made 16 of 18 field goals.


• Agent Peter Schaffer said ''a bunch of teams'' inquired about fullback

Polite -- waived by the Bears in late August -- but ``Bill and Jeff made it a no-brainer. Players know if you go to a Parcells/Ireland team it helps their career because they give players equal opportunity regardless of their draft status.''


Polite, who signed Oct. 16, had nine carries for 26 yards in 32 games over four previous seasons (three with Dallas). In seven games this season, he has seven carries for 28 yards and made a first down on both of his fourth-down rushing attempts. ''The guy does all the little things,'' Sparano said. ``Very smart, can catch, has run skills. We knew a lot about Lou from Dallas.''


• Sparano credits Ireland, Parcells and assistant player personnel director Brian Gaine for finding second-year pro London, claimed off waivers from the Giants in late August. He had a 14-yard catch Sunday, and at 6-4, he has an intriguing skill set. ''They had their finger on him for a while,'' Sparano said.


Since then, Parcells has counseled London, offering advice on blocking and telling him ''don't try to be flashy'' when he caught a ball one-handed in practice. ''I'm wide-eyed when he talks to me,'' London said.
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I really think it says a whole lot about our front office and our talent department. These guys has went everywhere looking for talent, and they looked for players that fit into their scheme. I hate more than anybody the saying of he's a Parcells guy. I'm pretty sure that Herb Brooks said, "I'm not looking for the best players, I'm looking for the right ones." That is basically what this team did looking for Parcells guys, or finding guys that fit the system here.
 
Since then, Parcells has counseled London, offering advice on blocking and telling him ''don't try to be flashy'' when he caught a ball one-handed in practice. ''I'm wide-eyed when he talks to me,'' London said.
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Players know if you go to a Parcells/Ireland team it helps their career because they give players equal opportunity regardless of their draft status.''
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This is a great reputation to have around the league bolstered by the likes of UFA Romo and 4th rounder Barber. Hopefully Bess, London, Thomas and Carpenter will only be adding to the FO's cred around the league when it comes to signing in-demand UFAs as well as FAs. Can't say enough about these guys. What a breath of fresh air!
 
I tell ya, Parcells is a miracle man, its amazing what he's done for us in a season
 
hes not anyone's wes welker... thats getin pretty annoyin.. he is our devone bess point blank.. F wes welker
 
We really hit on these guys. It looks like Casey Cramer may be on his way out unless he goes back to TE and maybe we cut Haynos. I have a strong feeling that Brandon London is going to a very good WR.
 
I don't understand why London has not been used more this year. When we signed him I thought he'd play a larger role. Just seems to be sitting behind some guys who are not all that...
 
JRRYDAH21 said:
hes not anyone's wes welker... thats getin pretty annoyin.. he is our devone bess point blank.. F wes welker
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But How do ya really feel about him? I don't remember welker ever taking that big a hit while he was here. He'll probably drop a few the next time we play them, because he won't be watching for the ball, he will be trying to figure out where Crowder is HAHA!
 
I was actually surprised Bess wasn't taken as a late round draft flyer for some team. I loved that he signed with us and believe he has a bright future.
 
SoDakDolfan said:
I was actually surprised Bess wasn't taken as a late round draft flyer for some team. I loved that he signed with us and believe he has a bright future.
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Bess even said after he signed with us that Ireland called him in the 5th round and he thought we were taking him soon, but we didn't. And Ireland and Sparano were the first to call after we picked Dotson saying how shocked they were he wasn't drafted and asked if he was still interested in Miami. He pretty much jumped at the offer right away and even said he would've been disappointed at that point if he did get drafted because Ireland and Sparano made it clear they wanted him
 
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