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That means Jones, a four-year veteran, and Jordan, the No. 3 pick of the 2013 draft, will watch their teammates battle Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on television as they serve their unpaid, NFL-mandated penalty for performance-enhancing substances.

General manager Dennis Hickey said league rules mean the team's contact with the suspended players will be "very limited, if any at all."

Basically, Jones and Jordan are on an island, isolated and alone.

"It's going to be tough on me," Jones said, "but I'm definitely going to watch the games."

The suspensions will also be tough on the Dolphins' defense. They have to replace a starter (Jones) and a key reserve.


Those absences will be felt in the first three games. New England and Buffalo were two of the NFL's top rushing teams last season. Kansas City was tied for sixth in scoring (26.9 points per game). Defense will be at a premium in each game.

The team figures to cope well without the two when it faces the Oakland Raiders in London, the last game of their suspensions.

But that doesn't make this absence any easier for either player.

Jones is eager to show last season's uneven play was just one bad year and wants to show the skills he displayed during his breakout season in 2012.

"I've got a trainer, we're on a four-week plan," he said. "We're going to be here working out every day and doing everything possible to better myself in the time off. I'll come back with fresh legs and ready to go.

"I think this is a Pro Bowl season still for me. That was my goal this year, and I think I can still come back and make that happen."
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"It's really tough missing out on all the work I put in leading up to this point," said Jordan, who added about 15 pounds of muscle during the off season. "It's unfortunate, but at the same time I understand the situation I'm in, and I have to deal with the consequences."

While Jones seemed ready to face his suspension last week, Jordan seemed a bit unprepared. He wasn't sure who would help him pass the time or where he would watch Dolphins games.

"I'm not there yet," he said. "But most likely I'm going to have some family, somebody to keep me company so I don't have to stay in the house by myself."

He also wasn't sure how he'd stay in shape.

"I'll definitely find a defensive line coach, somebody to make sure I stay up on my technique," he said. "Also, I've got to find a way to keep my head in the (play) books so I don't lose that stuff, which is important."

Jordan didn't seem concerned he hadn't yet found anyone for the physical part of his regimen.

"I feel like it's not really hard for me to find a defensive line coach," he said, "but as far as the knowledge aspect, I've got to find out what I can do within NFL rules."

"It hurts," Jones said, "but I'm not going to hold my head down. I'm going to walk with my head up and my chest out because I know there can be some good out of this.

"I know I can play football at the end of the day, and I'm going to help this team win when I get back."
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-0906-20140905,0,4420770.story
 
Jesus **** Jordan, get your **** together. JT is practically begging to work with you & yet you still haven't contacted anyone else either? The more I read about him the less I think he is dedicated to his craft/wants to get better & strictly is relying on God given talent.
 
Jordan seemed a bit unprepared.

Should have reached out to JT by now or someone. It's getting to the point if he every performs for this team it's going to be a surprise instead of what would be expected from a number 3 pick.
 
Jordan sounds like some clueless kid.

Getting paid millions and don't even have a plan to stay in shape and mentally active after you got busted on the sauce?

:bobdole:
 
They should've let Philly give them a high pick for Jordan. He doesn't appear to have the drive or the brains to be at this level.
 
"But most likely I'm going to have some family, somebody to keep me company so I don't have to stay in the house by myself."

Are you kidding me??? jeez - WTF have we drafted?
 
Jordan's comments are very disappointing. I'm also surprised that the coaches did not explain to him what he needs to do over the next 4 weeks so he would not be lost at this point. I know we are allowed no contact when the suspension starts but, advising him over the last month would make some sense.
 
It seems that Dion Jordan will only be a beast for whatever team we trade him to. He needs a fire lit under him and I think he hasn't endured enough hardship here for him to realize he needs to change, only when he is broken with the possibility of not being in the NFL will he truly get a passion for playing.
 
Southbeach 2 said:
Jordan's comments are very disappointing. I'm also surprised that the coaches did not explain to him what he needs to do over the next 4 weeks so he would not be lost at this point. I know we are allowed no contact when the suspension starts but, advising him over the last month would make some sense.
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1 - do we know for sure the coaches did not explain what he should do?
2 - perhaps they didn't have to, assuming the young man would take ownership of what was going on
3 - maybe they did and just didn't realize what they were dealing with
4 - maybe they thought - f**k it - doesn't matter what we tell him, he doesn't get it.

The more I think about this and re read what he allegedly said, then the more I wonder how the hell did he get drafted so high. Perhaps this is why he hasn't been tried at LB where there's more responsibility and reads???

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DeathStar said:
So many bad draft picks by the previous useless regime.
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How many scouts and coaches still in the fold were involved in this decision?
 
Pat-London said:
1 - do we know for sure the coaches did not explain what he should do?
2 - perhaps they didn't have to, assuming the young man would take ownership of what was going on
3 - maybe they did and just didn't realize what they were dealing with
4 - maybe they thought - f**k it - doesn't matter what we tell him, he doesn't get it.

The more I think about this and re read what he allegedly said, then the more I wonder how the hell did he get drafted so high. Perhaps this is why he hasn't been tried at LB where there's more responsibility and reads???
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IDK Pat, they have had the kid for over a year, ask him to put on a bunch of muscle in his off season, and he did it. I have to believe that coaches asked the kid what he was going to do during the suspension, and if they got his lame ass answer, have to think they would have "responded." However, his saying this now makes me wonder what did happen.
 
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