In his fourth season with the Miami Dolphins, back-up defensive tackle Tony McDaniel
had a down year to say the least. The seven-year veteran appeared in 11
games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on a bum knee during
the offseason – not good for a defensive lineman.
McDaniel was sent to Miami in 2009 from Jacksonville
in exchange for a seventh round draft pick. Miami seemingly has
received the “better end” of that deal, gaining a serviceable back-up
for their already stout defensive line. But, nonetheless, health is
beginning to become an issue for the seven year pro.
McDaniel has never been a starting caliber defensive lineman – which
explains why Miami was able to get him for next to nothing. The big
behemoth is barely even a space eater anymore – looking sluggish and
tired all the while.
The former Tennessee Volunteer mustered 11 total
tackles (6 solo), 0.5 sacks and 1 pass defensed in 11 games. Although
only seeing time to spell starting defensive tackle Randy Starks, McDaniel’s season is a complete disappointment.
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