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Title: Henne shines; Glenn decision on hold Post by: DolFan619 on August 06, 2008, 11:35:10 am http://www.miamiherald.com/1262/story/630521.html
Henne shines; Glenn decision on hold By BARRY JACKSON Miami Herald Dolphins camp chatter: • The quarterback battle will not gain true clarity until the preseason games, but several veteran defensive players have expressed surprise with how much Chad Henne has injected himself into the race, outshining John Beck and challenging front-runner Josh McCown, who threw three interceptions Tuesday. Defensive end Vonnie Holliday said Tuesday that before camp started, he would have been surprised if Henne ended up starting on opening day. And now? ''I wouldn't be that surprised,'' he said. ``I like the way the guy carries himself. He's not intimidated.'' Henne has worked extensively with the first team for three consecutive practices and has exceeded expectations, safety Yeremiah Bell said. ''He has a chance to win this job,'' Bell added. ``You can't overlook that he's very impressive.'' • Although Miami could sign former Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn at any point this preseason, a decision has been put on hold in recent days while both sides consider their options. The delay is giving Glenn more time to get into better condition, and it's giving the Dolphins more time to evaluate their current group of receivers. The Dolphins have not brought Glenn in for a workout and do not have one scheduled. If Miami decides to offer a contract, his knee -- which limited him to one game with the Cowboys last season -- would have to be strong enough so he could pass a physical. In the meantime, Derek Hagan and Ted Ginn Jr. continue to impress coaches, and Greg Camarillo also has had some good moments in camp. Ernest Wilford, whose dropped pass Tuesday continued a lackluster camp, is being pushed hard by Hagan for a starting job. Ginn has matured in two areas, which coach Tony Sparano noted Tuesday: 1) His route-running ''has improved tremendously,'' Sparano said. ''He's got more of a plan at the line of scrimmage.'' 2) Ginn got ''a lot stronger'' in the offseason conditioning program, allowing him to win more ''battles at the line of scrimmage,'' Sparano noted. And Sparano said he has ''developed a little bit of a wiggle at the top of his route that has proven to be a good separator'' from defensive backs. • With Matt Roth getting work at outside linebacker a second day in a row, Kendall Langford remained with the first team at defensive end Tuesday, had another sack and ''keeps impressing me,'' Holliday said. Behind Langford is free agent pickup Randy Starks, whom Sparano said Tuesday has picked up his game the past four days ''and might be the strongest guy'' on the team. • Most improved Dolphin? Bell pointed to Jason Allen and Hagan . . . Donald Thomas has now gone a week with the starting unit at right guard, and teammates think he might stick. ''He punches people and they go flying,'' Justin Smiley said of Thomas' blocking . . . In a sign of respect, Bill Parcells called Don Shula last week for the first time since Parcells' hiring. |