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Quickie training camp update [from the Miami Herald]

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Some quickie reaction to what has transpired so far this morning at Dolphins camp:

Ryan Tannehill is not signed. General manager Jeff Ireland said in a rare training camp media availability that "progess is being made" but obviously both sides have dug in of late.

Tannehill is missing serious knowledge. According to Matt Moore, who took the majority of the first-team snaps, the QBs got 96 slides to work on this morning. That's 96 plays that Tannehill did not see or practice. "He'll definitely be a step behind missing a day," Moore said. "That's a huge piece."

Moore was not overly impressive. He threw an interception to Koa Misi and fumbled a handoff. The fumble had offensive coordinator Mike Sherman to kick the air in disgust.

Moore said that tomorrow's plan is for David Garrard to get most of the first-team snaps. That was decided before practice even began so it has nothing to do with performance.

The Dolphins seem to be in good shape. Philbin said no one failed yesterday's conditioning tests.

Paul Soliai said he was at 340 pounds although his assigned weight is 345. Karlos Dansby, overweight at the start of camp last season, is in shape now. He looks trim and he said he's at the weight he was at when last season ended.

Garrard was the best QB on the field today. The highlight play was a 25-yard completion that he threaded between two defenders to a diving Davone Bess. Although Bess had a good day, the best receiver on the field today seemed to be Chad Johnson. Johnson is not a deep threat but he can work the sideline and the intermediate routes very well.

Johnson did have one drop while wide open along the sideline.

The starting offensive line today was LT Jake Long, LG Richie Incognito, C Mike Pouncey, RG Artis Hicks and RT Jonathan Martin.

Eric Steinbach, signed yesterday, worked at left guard with the second unit. Coach Joe Philbin said the club promised Steinbach nothing but a chance to compete for a spot.

"He's hungry," Philbin said. "He's a good locker room guy."

Philbin, by the way, is a funny guy when he wants. He said he signed autographs after practice and one of the fans called him a savior. "I kept him and introduced him to my wife," the coach quipped.

The impressive players today?

Rookie Jeff Fuller looks like he belongs. He caught at least three passes, including a nine route for a touchdown.

CFL addition Marcus Thigpen looks very quick. He's getting work as a kick returner, which was a specialty for him. He looks legitimate.

By the way, Misi's interception was good to see considering he rarely made plays of consequence last season.

Today's starting WR group included Johnson, Bess and ... wait for it ... Legedu Naanee. Brian Hartline, a starter each of the past two seasons, worked mostly in four-receiver sets and with the second unit.
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Seems like the guys are motivated...just get a different vibe from this team...don't know if it's good or bad yet.
 
I was there today. Moore was terrible today, but it's only the first day.
 
I love that Martin is 1st team 1st day. I said it when he was drafted. Problem at RT solved.
 
Soliai says he's 340 lbs. His agent told a reporter he's 330 lbs. Either way he's under his assigned weight and I like it, it's clear the guy has found a strong work ethic to where he's not even worried about weight anymore, he's just getting in the best shape possible.

Now if he'd only work on that annoying habit of stopping his hands and feet after three steps of his pass rush. He could be another Haloti Ngata if he improved certain things like that.
 
ckparrothead said:
Soliai says he's 340 lbs. His agent told a reporter he's 330 lbs. Either way he's under his assigned weight and I like it, it's clear the guy has found a strong work ethic to where he's not even worried about weight anymore, he's just getting in the best shape possible.

Now if he'd only work on that annoying habit of stopping his hands and feet after three steps of his pass rush. He could be another Haloti Ngata if he improved certain things like that.
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As a former defensive lineman, its a lot harder than it seems. Especially while playing NT and getting doubled every play
 
ckparrothead said:
Soliai says he's 340 lbs. His agent told a reporter he's 330 lbs. Either way he's under his assigned weight and I like it, it's clear the guy has found a strong work ethic to where he's not even worried about weight anymore, he's just getting in the best shape possible.

Now if he'd only work on that annoying habit of stopping his hands and feet after three steps of his pass rush. He could be another Haloti Ngata if he improved certain things like that.
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We have Jason Ferguson to thank for that!
 
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