Countdown to Miami Dolphins Training Camp 2008: 25 Topics, 25 Days

[fyo]

I'm going to be boring nad predictable... QB. That's the one I'm going to be watching for. And, let there be no doubt, I hope Beck wins it.

[dolfan13]

i thought akin was going to line up at inside lb? qb battle should be the most interesting to watch over the next couple of months. i'd also like to see beck emerge as the starting qb as well.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

i thought akin was going to line up at inside lb? qb battle should be the most interesting to watch over the next couple of months. i'd also like to see beck emerge as the starting qb as well.

Adoyele is versatile and can play both inside and outside. 

[Sunstroke]

I'm with fyo...I'll be watching the QB battle playing out, because I think that's as important as any battle in camp this season.

[DolFan619]

But with Jason Taylor now gone, I'm going to say that outside linebacker will be the most intriguing spot opposite Joey Porter. 

Charlie Anderson?  Akin Adoyele?  Kelly Poppinga?  C'mon down!!!!  Let's see what you can do!!!!

  Don't forget about Quentin Moses.  I'll pretty much have my eyes on the quarterbacks.  Mainly, Beck and Henne.  McClown sucks, and isn't even worth my time.  Also, I'll have an eye on the kicking battle between Jay Feely and Dan Carpenter.

[Rick]

  I would say the Qb position is the most important position to watch as well....but I am also intrigued by the tight end battle.....Fasano, Peelle, Ryan, Martin, Mulligan and Halterman should be interesting.  There are lots of intriguing battles taking place this year.  Its hard to pick just 1 or 2.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

 I would say the Qb position is the most important position to watch as well....but I am also intrigued by the tight end battle.....Fasano, Peelle, Ryan, Martin, Mulligan and Halterman should be interesting.  There are lots of intriguing battles taking place this year.  Its hard to pick just 1 or 2.

You're right Rick.  When a team is rebuilding, a lot of positions are up for grabs. 

[Doc-phin]

QB is the most important position in football, so of course that will be the competition to watch and although I would prefer to see Beck win it, I am ok with McCown to start the season.

Other than that, it will be interesting to see who lines up opposite Joey Porter. 

Probably my biggest concern is who starts at left guard!  I wish I knew more, but it seems like nobody is predicting McKinney to be ready.  I am really worried about the possibility of two rookies on the left with a second year center and a young QB.  I don't care how good they are, other teams would smell blood and go after them big-time!

[dolfan13]

i thought smiley was going to play left guard?

[Doc-phin]

i thought smiley was going to play left guard?

From what I understand, everything they have done with him so far is at right guard.  Not to say that Smiley at left guard isn't a possibility but I don't know of anyone on the coaching staff that has publicly proposed Smiley on the left.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

From what I understand, everything they have done with him so far is at right guard.  Not to say that Smiley at left guard isn't a possibility but I don't know of anyone on the coaching staff that has publicly proposed Smiley on the left.

The good thing about Smiley is he's got the versatility to play on the left or right side.  I'd rather see a veteran like him on the left, mentoring Jake Long.  If he has to play right, then I'd want to see Sweathog's older brother on the left.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

The wait is over.   Ladies and gentlemen..... boys and girls....... we have lift off!!!!!!!