Training camp goals:
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2. Settle the left guard spot.
The only starting position that appears up for grabs entering training camp is at left guard, where the Dolphins have yet to find a replacement for three-year starter Jeno James. Miami released him on the first day of the free-agent signing period and declined to re-sign Kendyl Jacox, who started the final seven games last season as James struggled with knee problems.
Chris Liwienski, a nine-year veteran signed away from Arizona as a free agent during the offseason, is currently the starting left guard but may be best suited as a jack-of-all-trades backup. The Dolphins would love for rugged Drew Mormino to push for the spot, but the 2007 sixth-round pick from Central Michigan may be too raw to become an immediate starter on a line that already has one rookie (center Samson Satele) in the lineup.
One potential option for the Dolphins is Pete Kendall if the New York Jets decide to trade or release the disgruntled veteran. Kendall was drafted in 1996 by Seattle when Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller was working in the Seahawks' front office.
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TIGHT ENDS: Starter  David Martin. Backups  Justin Peelle, Tim Massaquoi.
Wanting a faster receiving option at tight end a la Antonio Gates in San Diego, the Dolphins released five-year starter Randy McMichael after signing Martin away from Green Bay with a three-year contract. Martin could be a popular receiving option provided he can shake the injury problems that hindered his effectiveness with the Packers. Peelle was San Diego's second tight end under Cameron before joining the Dolphins in 2006, which is a role he should once again play this season.
