Dolphin's RB Brown hopes knee stays healthy...

brandon27 · Sep 5, 2008

Just a nice read I found while browsing yahoo sports on Ronnie Brown talking about his comeback... Some may enjoy... Personally i hope he stays healthy all year and proves everyone wrong about potentially considering him a "bust"

Until a knee injury sent him to the sideline, running back Ronnie Brown was the best thing about the Miami Dolphins’ wretched 2007 season.

Despite a shaky supporting cast on offense, Brown began to justify his selection as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 draft. He rushed for more than 100 yards in four consecutive games, and totaled more than 200 yards from scrimmage in back-to-back games.

Then his season ended Oct. 21 because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He was leading the NFL with 991 yards from scrimmage, impressive considering he played for a team that was 0-7.

Now Brown’s healthy again and, beginning Sunday against the New York Jets, he’ll form a one-two tandem with 2002 NFL rushing champion Ricky Williams. And again, the running back position may be the best thing about a team that’s not very good.

“That’s a position that’s solved,” coach Tony Sparano said. “Now we can move on to some of the other ones.”

Whether Brown or Williams will start Sunday, Sparano smiled and said: “You’ll have to buy a ticket and see.”

The Ronnie and Ricky show should be worth watching, especially when they run behind 310-pound tackle Jake Long, the first overall pick in the draft. Williams was so impressive in training camp that the Dolphins signed him to a contract extension, and while Brown carried only 17 times during the exhibition season, he seemed to regain his burst.

Brown said he’s not yet 100 percent, but he’s not concerned about the knee.

“Talking to guys who went through something similar, I think it’ll improve each week,” he said. “I feel good, and each game I felt better. It was a big test for me to go through camp and participate every day.”
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Dolphins' RB Brown hopes knee stays healthy - NFL - Yahoo! Canada Sports

Crappy Tipper · Sep 5, 2008

Thanks for the link - nice read.

alen1 · Sep 5, 2008

Nice read.

I think his knee may be good to go. The positive thing out of this is that he won't have a heavy workload which gives him a lesser chance of getting injured. His career high in games played is 15, in 2005. He shared the ball with Ricky in 2005. Hopefully that means he will be healthy for us this year because he will be a key part in the running game.

Regarding him being a backup to Ricky, I don't look at it that way. I think their both starters as Ronnie said even though Ricky is first on the depth chart. They will be splitting the ball and Ronnie is a slow starter so it may be a positive thing to have Ricky out there first.

brandon27 · Sep 5, 2008

alen1 said:

Nice read.

I think his knee may be good to go. The positive thing out of this is that he won't have a heavy workload which gives him a lesser chance of getting injured. His career high in games played is 15, in 2005. He shared the ball with Ricky in 2005. Hopefully that means he will be healthy for us this year because he will be a key part in the running game.

Regarding him being a backup to Ricky, I don't look at it that way. I think their both starters as Ronnie said even though Ricky is first on the depth chart. They will be splitting the ball and Ronnie is a slow starter so it may be a positive thing to have Ricky out there first.
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I agree. I think when it comes to the RB position on this team. We have no clear starter. What we have is two powerful, fast, dominant backs that are capable of wearing down defenses and taking control of games. Who cares who's on the field when. All that matters is one of them is out there, moving the ball, beating on the defense, scoring points and wearing down the clock. Most teams have one great RB and one average. We, IMO have two great ones, that together could be unstopable, which is definately good for us. Splitting time, keeps them both fresh, and hopefully injury free.

alen1 · Sep 6, 2008

Just going to add this here instead of starting a whole new thread.

Sparano's comments on Hagan and Camarillo:

Earlier this week, when Greg Camarillo suddenly emerged ahead of Derek Hagan, it was the first sign of a considerable shake-up near the top of the roster. Whether it sticks for Sunday's game is a decision Sparano planned to make late Friday afternoon.

''I really need to watch the film still and see where we are there, but both these guys have practiced pretty well this week,'' Sparano said. ``Obviously, I've had Camarillo working in there, but Hagan has practiced really well this week.''
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I like Hagan at the number two spot with Camarillo in the slot.

Talking about how many Receivers he plans on activating come game day:

Sparano said the team also is still deliberating whether to activate five receivers for the game, which is odd because he also has made it clear Davone Bess will see time as a punt returner, and maybe even as a kick returner.

If that is the case, it suggests Sparano is considering deactivating Ernest Wilford for the game, which would be one more disappointing sign to one of the most encouraging additions of the offseason.
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Ernest Wilford could be a healthy scratch for Sunday. Not a good thing at all for him. The guy has to pick up his game or he'll be in trouble.

Miami Dolphins: Ricky Williams to start at running back for season opener - 09/05/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

Larryfinfan · Sep 6, 2008

Not a good sign for Wilford, but a crappy sign for Wayne..who shelled out the big bonus a few months ago...still, wins will erase that crappy feeling...

As to Brown, obviously he's healed enough to be in the lineup and playing...we've all seen the writing on the wall and he won't be 100% until sometime later in the year...that's the nature of an ACL tear...it takes about a calendar year to fully recover for footballers...

Either way, it's quite comforting, if you are Sparano, to have a Ricky Williams to go along with the guy that is considered your feature back...

Bofin · Sep 6, 2008

honestly i would not mind seeing ronnie go on the pup list to start this season. let ricky and whoever out of cobbs/parmalee/hilliard hammer out the first six games of the season. this would let ronnie work on strength and conditioning for another six weeks and he would be better for it. hoping this means ronnie is ready to go, but that injury is tough, especially for a running back

SF Dolfan · Sep 6, 2008

Larryfinfan said:

Not a good sign for Wilford, but a crappy sign for Wayne..who shelled out the big bonus a few months ago...still, wins will erase that crappy feeling...
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Yeah, it sucks he hasn't played up to expectations. From a glass half full perspective though, it probably isn't the worst thing in the world from a team talent perspective if our most proven WR, with the most solid NFL track record, is 5th on the depth chart. It hopefully indicates the 4 guys ahead are average to potentially above average NFL players, even if they haven't done it consistently on Sundays to this point.

Kanye West · Sep 6, 2008

I think Ronnie Browns knee will be good this year. I think he will stay healthy knock on wood.

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