### Update on a couple of young Dolphins: One reason the Dolphins felt they didn't need to sign a veteran defensive end after Dion Jordan'ssuspension was not only faith in linebacker Chris McCain (who is working in Jordan's role as well as at strongside linebacker), but also in Terrence Fede, who defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle is bullish about. Fede's defensive snap count (82 last season) figures to increase, and he said he's determined "to be more of a playmaker."
Meanwhile, it's good to see cornerback Will Davis so far make a mostly smooth return from ACL surgery.
"It's a terrible process... at the beginning," Davis said of his recovery. He told Finsiders.com that "there is some nervousness" returning from the injury. "There is definitely some hesitation. Still not 100 percent yet. Having this break will help."
### There are nine players available in Thursday's NFL supplemental draft but only one (Clemson offensive tackle Isaiah Battle) is a likely draft pick, according to CBS' Rob Rang.
Rang said the 6-foot-7, 290 pound left tackle is a "raw but obvious talent" and could warrant a middle round pick. But NFLdraftscout.com reported he failed multiple drug tests and the Dolphins should shy away from those players after their experience with Jordan.
The others available: West Georgia edge rusher Darrius Caldwell, Houston defensive end Eric Eiland, Connecticut tight end Sean McQuillan, Kansas defensive back Kevin Short, West Georgia defensive tackle Dalvon Stuckey and North Carolina Central wideout and returner Adrian Wilkins.
Teams that draft a player Thursday must relinquish their selection in that same round of next April's draft.
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Meanwhile, it's good to see cornerback Will Davis so far make a mostly smooth return from ACL surgery.
"It's a terrible process... at the beginning," Davis said of his recovery. He told Finsiders.com that "there is some nervousness" returning from the injury. "There is definitely some hesitation. Still not 100 percent yet. Having this break will help."
### There are nine players available in Thursday's NFL supplemental draft but only one (Clemson offensive tackle Isaiah Battle) is a likely draft pick, according to CBS' Rob Rang.
Rang said the 6-foot-7, 290 pound left tackle is a "raw but obvious talent" and could warrant a middle round pick. But NFLdraftscout.com reported he failed multiple drug tests and the Dolphins should shy away from those players after their experience with Jordan.
The others available: West Georgia edge rusher Darrius Caldwell, Houston defensive end Eric Eiland, Connecticut tight end Sean McQuillan, Kansas defensive back Kevin Short, West Georgia defensive tackle Dalvon Stuckey and North Carolina Central wideout and returner Adrian Wilkins.
Teams that draft a player Thursday must relinquish their selection in that same round of next April's draft.
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