Dolphins offensive line angry, upbeat

Sun Sentinel

DAVIE -- While it might pale in comparison to past guarantees made by the likes of Joe Namath, Mark Messier and Alonzo Mourning, Dolphins center Seth McKinney vowed that last season's porous offensive line would show a dramatic improvement this year.

"We do have a lot to prove," McKinney said. "We were looked down upon everywhere, and we're going to turn it around. I could guarantee we're going to turn it around."

McKinney and offensive lineman Wade Smith are excited about the teachings of new offensive line coach Hudson Houck.

"Everybody is buying in [to the system], and everyone has a new attitude how to do things, the techniques we're learning," said Smith, who was replaced at left tackle by Damion McIntosh after last season's second game.

"It's showing up when we're out there practicing. That it's working gives the guys confidence."

Smith, who is competing with McKinney for time at center as well as learning every other position on the line, is ready for some payback.

"I wouldn't say we owe something, but as far as anger, there's definitely a chip on our shoulder ... about a lot of stuff that went down in the past, so that's stuff we have on our minds," Smith said.

McKinney started all 16 games last season as part of a beleaguered line that allowed 52 sacks.

He's not ready to surrender his starting spot.

"I expect [to start] completely," McKinney said. "That's what I'm working toward. Who wouldn't?"

今年はOL頑張って、ちゃんとQBに球を投げさせてあげてください。