Miami Herald logo Miami Herald 2 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins coach impressed with progress of rookie cornerbacks

Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis sticks out his chest and yells after breaking up a third down pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands.

Even upon further coaching review of the game film, the Dolphins rookie cornerbacks didn't play the victim role often Sunday in their first start as a duo. Full Article at Miami Herald

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Related Quotes

  1. He bowed up today ... He had a big hit at the end on a crossing route. It's why we got the man; that's the type of plays he's capable of making, and he made them today.
    – Sean Smith (football) SOURCE: Palm Beach Post 2 weeks ago
  2. Corners have to have short-term memories ... You've just got to be be feisty out there. They're going to make their plays; I've never seen a corner play a whole game where somebody didn't make a play.
    – Vontae Davis SOURCE: Palm Beach Post 2 weeks ago
  3. They gave up one or two big plays, but that's the game ... In the end they played stout. It was a good win for us.
    – Nate Jones SOURCE: Palm Beach Post 2 weeks ago
  4. I don't recall being in this situation with two young corners ... but I will say this: I really like their makeup, what they are all about and what they bring to the table for our team. I have said all along that there would be growing pains and bumps in the road. We have been putting them right out the...
    Tony Sparano – Tony Sparano SOURCE: ESPN 3 weeks ago
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