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Talks between the Dolphins and free agent defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson have heated up, and the player's agent said Friday he hopes a deal can be struck.

If signed, Wilkinson would give Miami another starting-caliber tackle who can share time with Keith Traylor, who turns 37 on Sept. 3. Brig Owens, who represents Wilkinson, said he is talking only to the Dolphins.

''I wouldn't be talking [to Miami] if he didn't want to play,'' Owens said. ``We hope things can work out.''

Time is essential, as the Dolphins would like to have Wilkinson in camp within the next week. It seems clear Wilkinson wants to play for the Dolphins but isn't eager to toil in the South Florida heat during two-a-day practices.

That is one reason a deal hasn't been made already. But Owens contends the notion that Wilkinson isn't ready for the difficulty of Miami's workouts is wrong.

''He's in shape,'' Owens said.

Although seventh-round draft pick Frederick Evans has performed well in training camp, Miami would like to add depth at the position, especially considering that Manny Wright's future with the team remains uncertain.

The Dolphins have been allowed a roster exemption for Wright, who has asked the team for his release.

The Detroit Lions released Wilkinson, 33, in June because he didn't want to make a commitment to playing there. But Owens indicated his client doesn't want to retire. Wilkinson has started 182 of 185 career games.
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http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/15256955.htm

Question whose Zach Thomas back up?

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We need Wilkinson. That's a nice pic. Hopefully he'll do more of that for us this season. I liken him to Traylor II, huge NT who's a little iffy when it comes to practice and workouts but is a monster run-stuffer come game time.
 
phinfan999 said:
Derrick Pope is Zachs backup and plays GREAT when he comes in
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I dont know if it's that clear. Mike Labinjo is actually listed as behind Zach Thomas, and Derrick Pope behind Channing Crowder. So who knows?
 
Disgustipate said:
I dont know if it's that clear. Mike Labinjo is actually listed as behind Zach Thomas, and Derrick Pope behind Channing Crowder. So who knows?
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Well with two MLBs in a 3-4 there are two backups, just because he is behind channing doesnt mean he wouldnt come in if Zach got hurt. Id bet he is the backup
 
Phinz4Life said:
Smallish guy in the mold of Zach Thomas. High energy, etc.
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You are probabaly thinking of Trent Bray. Mike Labinjo is a 6'1" 255 pound guy in the mold of Jeremiah Trotter. In fact, he actually backed Trotter up in Philly for a year and made a start in his stead.

Alex44 said:
Well with two MLBs in a 3-4 there are two backups, just because he is behind channing doesnt mean he wouldnt come in if Zach got hurt. Id bet he is the backup
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Well, the depth chart explicitly lists a middle linebacker and a weakside/ILB position seperately.
 
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