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| Ricky Williams appears set on playing two more years and then hanging up the cleats for good, according to the Miami Herald. "All professional athletes have to come face to face one day with their professional mortality and finding a way to cope with it," Williams said. "I have a couple of more years of football left in me and then I'll go off and explore the world after that." |
Our View: Williams has commented that he was a little surprised that Bill Parcells didn't give him the old heave ho this off-season because of his colorful past, but if healthy he would appear to be in the mix to take on a substantial role this year, that is if he doesn't smoke his way out of the league. |
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| Ricky Williams is reportedly in top shape right now and Bill Parcells wants him to be a part of the Dolphins this season, but Williams said Parcells told him he will share carries with Ronnie Brown, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: Williams should consider himself lucky to share carries this season. He was limited to one game last season before getting hurt and has only played in that one game over the past two seasons. Brown was enjoying a (fantasy) MVP-type season before being taken down by an injury, and will be the starter, assuming he can bounce back (from his torn ACL) and stay healthy. |
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| Samkon Gado reportedly has a tryout scheduled with the Patriots, according to the Palm Beach Post. He was a restricted free agent that the Dolphins decided not to bring back. |
Our View: The 25-year old Gado has produced good numbers when given a chance to play, and he memorably racked up three 100+ yard performances in 2005 while a member of the Packers, with 171 yards (on 29 carries) coming in Week 14 of that season. He would provide solid depth to the Patriots' RB stable, and could push Sammy Morris for playing time as the top backup. |
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| Josh McCown is excited about competing for the starting quarterback job in Miami this season, according to the Palm Beach Post. McCown said, "As long as the guys in the building tell me it's an open competition, I could care less what fans or media say. At the end of the day, from what I've been told and am experiencing at the facility, it's a three-man race. I have a lot of experience to help me. But it also will help the whole group. I want to play and be the starter, but if someone ends up in front of me, then he'll be pretty good. This is the last chance I'll get to compete like this."
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Our View: McCown threw 10 touchdown passes and 11 inteceptions over nine games with Oakland in 2007. He will compete with John Beck and rookie Chad Henne for the starting job. He will benefit from a fresh start in Miami, but isn't likely to make a big impact if he wins the starting gig. |
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| The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with Hawaii free agent receiver Davone Bess, according to USA Today. "The Dolphins realize what they had in Wes Welker, and that's what Davone can bring them. I'd be shocked if he didn't contribute right away," said Kenny Zuckerman, who represented Bess in the negotiations. |
Our View: Bess saw his draft stock drop after running a 4.6 at the Combine, but he averaged 97 receptions and 1,203 yards, while scoring 41 total touchdowns during his three-year collegiate career. Bess displayed the best hands of the young receivers at the Dolphins recent mini-camp, and though a longshot to make the final roster, will compete for the slot role in training camp. |
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| Undrafted receiver Davone Bess displayed the best hands of the young receivers at the Miami Dolphins weekend minicamp, according to South Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
Our View: Bess, who posted 293 receptions and 41 touchdowns during three years at Hawaii, will likely be a long shot to make the final roster, but he’s a young player to keep an eye on as the Dolphins are looking for a reliable slot receiver. |
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| Tony Sparano stated that the feud between Jason Taylor and the Dolphins, namely with Bill Parcells, was "overblown", according to the Sun Sentinel. Sparano added that as long as he and Taylor continue to communicate everything is fine. |
Our View: Taylor should be done with 'Dancing with the Stars,' in time to show up for the next organized team activity on May 21.
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| Running back Jalen Parmele has stood out during the team's weekend minicamp, and it's believed he will be the No. 3 back behind Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams in 2008, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. |
Our View: Parmele is coming off two good years at Toledo, and the Dolphins like his mixture of size and speed. Given that Brown is coming off a torn ACL and Williams is a tricky guy to gauge, it's worth noting Parmele's position on the depth chart. |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles trade for running back Lorenzo Booker provides the organization with the ability to be more creative on offense in 2008, according to the Trenton Times. "He's somebody we really liked in the draft last year, but we couldn't pull it off where we were able to get him," head coach Andy Reid said of Booker, whose presence will allow Westbrook to line up more in the slot. "I think he and Brian on the field will be a nice combination for our offense."
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Our View: The transaction will likely result in the release of one of the returning running backs, Tony Hunt and/or Ryan Moats, as Booker is locked in as a much-needed complement to Westbrook. |
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