But, in three games, Odrick hasn't registered a tackle, assist, quarterback sack or even a quarterback hurry. Meanwhile, Misi, who has been in on seven tackles, now shares first-team strong-side linebacker snaps with converted defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis. He has been doing some weak-side time with the second-teamers.
Although Dolphins coach Tony Sparano shrugged that off by saying, ``I wouldn't read too much into it,'' he's also the same man who stressed that there's only so much time left before the Dolphins open against Buffalo on Sept. 12. Sparano and his staff aren't likely to spend that finite time fussing with something that's working.
Odrick and Misi think they are improving daily, yet they long for more tangible statistical production. Sparano likes that neither appears to be physically overmatched and both have shown some quality points -- Misi in how he plays tight ends, Odrick in standing up against the run.
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