Unwilling to stay with the Miami Dolphins anymore, linebacker Joey Porter could do anything to take off the Dolphins jersey before next season. And he would rather being released than being traded.
Porter’s unhappiness came from his reduced role in last season and his relationship with the Dolphins Coach Tony Sparano. What’s more, the Dolphins have not shown any intention to give Porter full playing time in 2010 season. All of these have caused the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker’s campaign to be released. He believes that he is an every-down linebacker and it’s unfair for the Dolphins to replace him with specialist Cameron Wake in some situation.
Porter led the AFC in 2008 with 17 1/2 sacks but had only 9 totally in the whole 2009 season, however, his sacks were still the most among the Dolphins linebackers. And Porter was frank while expressing his disappointment.
“Outside linebacker? I’m the best one we’ve got. Period. Why should I be switching with any of those guys?” Porter said. “Being 32, I don’t have time to be playing childish games. If you want to put Cameron Wake in the game, go ahead and good luck to you. Let me go find a job somewhere else.”
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Browns linebacker Jackson and kicker Dawson missed Friday practice
On this Sunday, the Cleveland Browns will likely play against the Bills in Buffalo without linebacker D’Qwell Jackson and kicker Phil Dawson, since both injured missed Friday’s practice.
As the team’s leading tackler, Jackson unfortunately sustained a hamstring injury in practice earlier this week. Rookie linebacker David Veikune has taken his position during practice. As Jackson has said that he did not want to rush back while he was still getting treatment this week, it is very likely the rookie wearing No. 57 Browns jersey will take over the starting job.
Dawson has been inactive for the Browns’ past two games because he has had a left calf injury. He even did not appear in the team’s training facility during practice. I guess he may skip his third consecutive game this Sunday, and Billy Cundiff will make his third straight start against the Bills as the replacement.
As the team’s leading tackler, Jackson unfortunately sustained a hamstring injury in practice earlier this week. Rookie linebacker David Veikune has taken his position during practice. As Jackson has said that he did not want to rush back while he was still getting treatment this week, it is very likely the rookie wearing No. 57 Browns jersey will take over the starting job.
Dawson has been inactive for the Browns’ past two games because he has had a left calf injury. He even did not appear in the team’s training facility during practice. I guess he may skip his third consecutive game this Sunday, and Billy Cundiff will make his third straight start against the Bills as the replacement.
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