Brown's performance in training camp has done much to alleviate those concerns. He has participated fully in all activities as if his foot were a non-issue. If his efforts on the practice field are any indication, Brown appears ready for the season to start tomorrow.
When I visited Miami Dolphins practice, I saw him move fluidly both during position drills and 11-on-11. One play in particular caught my eye. Brown caught a simple screen pass and then made a sharp dodge to evade a defender (and yes, he made him miss). That move allowed him to burst forward untouched and he continued to run out the play for extra yards, even after the whistle blew. In fact, every time Brown touched the ball, he added an extra 20 or 30 yards of running after the play was dead. That combination of mobility, speed and intensity is something that was not quite there when I visited him in 2008 training camp following his ACL reconstruction.
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