Entries by Craig Davis

Brian Flores’ first task: reshape Dolphins defense

DAVIE – The intrigue around the Dolphins is all about the future. Rightfully so, for a franchise trying to break from a pattern of failure with a fresh assembly line. So the immediate measuring stick will be about how quarterback Josh Rosen and other key components meld or melt under expectations. But the element that […]

Now, Josh Rosen needs to earn it

DAVIE – So it begins. The Josh Rosen era? At this point it’s the onset of the audition. Coach Brian Flores prefers to view it as a competition. Though few outsiders believe Rosen won’t be behind center when the Dolphins open the 2019 season, it is in the best interest of the franchise that the […]

Dolphins’ pick of Wilkins seems safe, smart

DAVIE – How about it, Dolfans, are you jumping for joy about the pick of Christian Wilkins in the first round Thursday? The ebullient defensive tackle from Clemson was after Miami selected him with the 13th pick. Wilkins was so delighted he leaped shoulder-first into stunned NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and followed it up with a […]

For Brian Flores, it starts from the bottom

DAVIE — This is all uncharted territory to Brian Flores. No, not referring to the transition of a fledgling NFL coach. That is obvious and a path every long-time assistant must traverse in ascending to the top spot. What is most foreign to Flores is the situation he finds himself in with the Miami Dolphins. […]