Sean Smith was propped up as a leader too. Incidentally it was Dansby who mouthed off to a radio station about cutting OchoCinco. That's what prompted Reggie to very politely ask if a few veterans can talk to Philbin in his office to try and improve the communication and prevent more problems.
And don't forget the coaching staff apparently wasn't too pleased with Bess not playing at the end of the season when they thought he could have. Not a good sign of leadership.
I really hope you're right but them not addressing tackle or corner to this point makes me wonder. I like Trufant and Rhodes but I love Austin. I don't think any of the top 3 tackles make it to 12 anyway.
He's making Davone Bess money. Contract: 3 yr(s) / $9,780,000 Signing Bonus $3,000,000 $3.75 million guaranteed (signing bonus + 2013 base) Annual Workout Bonus: $35,000 2013: $750k 2014: $2.7 million 2015: 3.25 million http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/brandon-gibson/