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Everybody wants to know what new coordinator Bill Lazor’s offense will look like — including his players.
Branden Albert, the Dolphins’ No. 1 free-agent target, told season-ticket holders that he’s “excited” about what he’s heard from his new play-caller. But, Albert added, “I don’t know the exact ins and outs.”
Those blanks will begin to fill in on April 21, when the Dolphins gather for the start of organized team activities. They can’t actually do any field work until May 5, per league rules.
But that doesn’t mean Albert isn’t getting acclimated to his new team — and its fan base. He spent a half-hour chatting with season-ticket holders Wednesday via a conference call.
“It feels like home,” said Albert, who agreed to a five-year, $47 million deal on the first day of free agency. “With the situation last year with the offensive line, everyone knows that hindered the progress of the team last year.”
He added: “I’ve been doing the job for seven years. ... I’ve been battled tested. I want to give my best. I consider myself one of the best.”
When it comes to pass protection, it’s hard to argue with him. Albert allowed one sack every 200 snaps for the Chiefs last year, and gave quarterback Alex Smith time to flourish.
Albert sees some of the qualities that has allowed Smith to play winning football in his new quarterback, Ryan Tannehill — most particularly, his mobility.
But Albert acknowledged that few signal-callers can succeed if they’re sacked 58 times, which Tannehill was a year ago. The Dolphins signed Albert for one reason above all others: to significantly reduce that figure.
“I’m pretty poised,” he said. “I don’t get rattled too much. I tell everybody, ‘I’m not perfect.’ I don’t sit here and say I don’t get beat. Everybody gets beat.
“But when things go wrong, I can pull myself together, and help pull my teammates together,” Albert added.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/10/4049338/miami-dolphins-preseason-schedule.html#storylink=cpy
Branden Albert, the Dolphins’ No. 1 free-agent target, told season-ticket holders that he’s “excited” about what he’s heard from his new play-caller. But, Albert added, “I don’t know the exact ins and outs.”
Those blanks will begin to fill in on April 21, when the Dolphins gather for the start of organized team activities. They can’t actually do any field work until May 5, per league rules.
But that doesn’t mean Albert isn’t getting acclimated to his new team — and its fan base. He spent a half-hour chatting with season-ticket holders Wednesday via a conference call.
“It feels like home,” said Albert, who agreed to a five-year, $47 million deal on the first day of free agency. “With the situation last year with the offensive line, everyone knows that hindered the progress of the team last year.”
He added: “I’ve been doing the job for seven years. ... I’ve been battled tested. I want to give my best. I consider myself one of the best.”
When it comes to pass protection, it’s hard to argue with him. Albert allowed one sack every 200 snaps for the Chiefs last year, and gave quarterback Alex Smith time to flourish.
Albert sees some of the qualities that has allowed Smith to play winning football in his new quarterback, Ryan Tannehill — most particularly, his mobility.
But Albert acknowledged that few signal-callers can succeed if they’re sacked 58 times, which Tannehill was a year ago. The Dolphins signed Albert for one reason above all others: to significantly reduce that figure.
“I’m pretty poised,” he said. “I don’t get rattled too much. I tell everybody, ‘I’m not perfect.’ I don’t sit here and say I don’t get beat. Everybody gets beat.
“But when things go wrong, I can pull myself together, and help pull my teammates together,” Albert added.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/10/4049338/miami-dolphins-preseason-schedule.html#storylink=cpy
