How the heck did the rest of the Free World see this coming, but yet the Dolphins come up with "Wannstedt said he thinks Boston's weight contributed to the injury."
Hmm, could be, Sherlock.
Surprise, surprise: Boston Hurt Already!
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Hmm, could be, Sherlock.
Pariah said:How the heck did the rest of the Free World see this coming, but yet the Dolphins come up with "Wannstedt said he thinks Boston's weight contributed to the injury."
Who cares wether they saw anything coming? For a 6th round draft pick he was worth the risk.
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They are looking in the wrong location(shin). Swab the inside of his nose. There they will find the source of most of his problems.
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100% embarrassed
He might not even make the starting WR corps.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...la-sports-front
Wannstedt says Boston must prove his worth to the Dolphins
By Michael Cunningham
Staff Writer
Posted May 5 2004
DAVIE -- When the Dolphins traded for David Boston, he was heralded as a top-flight wide receiver who would team with Chris Chambers to inject life into their stagnant passing game.
That still may happen, but with about three months until training camp, Boston needs significant improvement for the plan to have a chance
Coach Dave Wannstedt said Tuesday that Boston doesn't have a lock on a starting position and must prove he's consistent. This was after Boston sat out the first practice of the second minicamp with an injury to his right shin.
Wannstedt included Boston's position when answering a question about competition for the third wide receiver.
"[Chambers] is locked in, but everybody else is in the mix competing," Wannstedt said. "Yeah, David has done it before. But David needs to come out and go through these camps and prove he can be a consistent player for us.
"I put him in the mix with everybody else, too, really. I think that there's a lot of competition."
Whether Boston's position is tenuous or Wannstedt's remarks are meant mostly to motivate, it's clear Boston is off to a slow start.
Boston wasn't available for comment Tuesday.
Poor practice habits reportedly were part of the reason Boston fell out of favor in San Diego last season, and he's had injury problems for two seasons.
Boston's weight, which his personal trainer said swelled to 258 pounds last fall, is at about 240, and the Dolphins want him to shed about 10 more pounds.
In 2001, when Boston was in peak condition with the Arizona Cardinals, he was among the fastest and most productive of wide receivers. He led the league with 1,598 receiving yards, was sixth with 98 catches and went to the Pro Bowl.
But Wannstedt said on the first day of camp that Boston's weight could hamper his speed, and Boston has looked sluggish practicing in the South Florida sun. Several times after falling, Boston has been slow to get up and make his way back to the huddle.
"He has been very fast [in the past], and I think he will get there," said Dolphins wide receivers coach Jerry Sullivan, Boston's coach for two seasons in Arizona.
"We are going through some periods of getting through and chipping the rust off. I think he will get better as it goes along. I don't think he is anywhere near where he needs to be."
Sullivan added that practicing in the heat would help Boston make weight. The Dolphins have 13 more days of practice until training camp, including today and Thursday in minicamp.
Boston's laboring leaves Derrius Thompson, J.R. Tolver, Snoop Minnis, Kendall Newson and Ron Bellamy a chance to move up. Bellamy is in NFL Europe, and none of the other receivers has made an early move.
"They've all done a good job, but there is no one I would single out," Wannstedt said.
The Dolphins didn't draft a wide receiver and still hope for more competition than last season, when Thompson wasn't much of a factor but no one else took the spot.
Thompson had 26 receptions for 359 yards and no touchdowns in 2003.
He has flashed the same big-catch ability in practice that he did last spring and summer before fizzling in the regular season.
Newson got the nod over Tolver when the Dolphins decided to cut into Thompson's playing time.
The Dolphins signed Newson off the practice squad Nov. 7 and had him split time with Thompson two days later at Tennessee.
Newson made a 37-yard catch but also had a key penalty and a dropped pass that led to an interception, and he had no catches in five other games.
"He's got to do it when it counts," Wannstedt said.
Tolver also had strong camps in 2003 but didn't play in a game before undergoing knee surgery Dec. 1.
He said the team's plan to throw shorter routes and allow receivers to make yards after the catch suits him.
"It's a great opportunity going into a situation with a chance to fight for a bunch of playing time," Tolver said.
Minnis, a third-round pick of Kansas City in 2001, is looking for another shot after washing out with the Chiefs. Bellamy never made it off the practice squad last season.
If Boston rounds into form, lack of depth may not be as much of an issue.
There is little question that with Boston playing to his potential, the Dolphins will send out at least two wide receivers capable of helping the passing offense become more of a factor.
But if Boston doesn't come around and one of the other receivers rises, Wannstedt said, Boston could be vulnerable.
"He's a starter right now," Wannstedt said.
"But he needs to prove to me and everybody on this team that he's a consistent guy, that he can come out and play at a high level day after day after day."
Staff Writer Alex Marvez contributed to this report.
Michael Cunningham can be reached at [email protected]. Email story
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...la-sports-front
Wannstedt says Boston must prove his worth to the Dolphins
By Michael Cunningham
Staff Writer
Posted May 5 2004
DAVIE -- When the Dolphins traded for David Boston, he was heralded as a top-flight wide receiver who would team with Chris Chambers to inject life into their stagnant passing game.
That still may happen, but with about three months until training camp, Boston needs significant improvement for the plan to have a chance
Coach Dave Wannstedt said Tuesday that Boston doesn't have a lock on a starting position and must prove he's consistent. This was after Boston sat out the first practice of the second minicamp with an injury to his right shin.
Wannstedt included Boston's position when answering a question about competition for the third wide receiver.
"[Chambers] is locked in, but everybody else is in the mix competing," Wannstedt said. "Yeah, David has done it before. But David needs to come out and go through these camps and prove he can be a consistent player for us.
"I put him in the mix with everybody else, too, really. I think that there's a lot of competition."
Whether Boston's position is tenuous or Wannstedt's remarks are meant mostly to motivate, it's clear Boston is off to a slow start.
Boston wasn't available for comment Tuesday.
Poor practice habits reportedly were part of the reason Boston fell out of favor in San Diego last season, and he's had injury problems for two seasons.
Boston's weight, which his personal trainer said swelled to 258 pounds last fall, is at about 240, and the Dolphins want him to shed about 10 more pounds.
In 2001, when Boston was in peak condition with the Arizona Cardinals, he was among the fastest and most productive of wide receivers. He led the league with 1,598 receiving yards, was sixth with 98 catches and went to the Pro Bowl.
But Wannstedt said on the first day of camp that Boston's weight could hamper his speed, and Boston has looked sluggish practicing in the South Florida sun. Several times after falling, Boston has been slow to get up and make his way back to the huddle.
"He has been very fast [in the past], and I think he will get there," said Dolphins wide receivers coach Jerry Sullivan, Boston's coach for two seasons in Arizona.
"We are going through some periods of getting through and chipping the rust off. I think he will get better as it goes along. I don't think he is anywhere near where he needs to be."
Sullivan added that practicing in the heat would help Boston make weight. The Dolphins have 13 more days of practice until training camp, including today and Thursday in minicamp.
Boston's laboring leaves Derrius Thompson, J.R. Tolver, Snoop Minnis, Kendall Newson and Ron Bellamy a chance to move up. Bellamy is in NFL Europe, and none of the other receivers has made an early move.
"They've all done a good job, but there is no one I would single out," Wannstedt said.
The Dolphins didn't draft a wide receiver and still hope for more competition than last season, when Thompson wasn't much of a factor but no one else took the spot.
Thompson had 26 receptions for 359 yards and no touchdowns in 2003.
He has flashed the same big-catch ability in practice that he did last spring and summer before fizzling in the regular season.
Newson got the nod over Tolver when the Dolphins decided to cut into Thompson's playing time.
The Dolphins signed Newson off the practice squad Nov. 7 and had him split time with Thompson two days later at Tennessee.
Newson made a 37-yard catch but also had a key penalty and a dropped pass that led to an interception, and he had no catches in five other games.
"He's got to do it when it counts," Wannstedt said.
Tolver also had strong camps in 2003 but didn't play in a game before undergoing knee surgery Dec. 1.
He said the team's plan to throw shorter routes and allow receivers to make yards after the catch suits him.
"It's a great opportunity going into a situation with a chance to fight for a bunch of playing time," Tolver said.
Minnis, a third-round pick of Kansas City in 2001, is looking for another shot after washing out with the Chiefs. Bellamy never made it off the practice squad last season.
If Boston rounds into form, lack of depth may not be as much of an issue.
There is little question that with Boston playing to his potential, the Dolphins will send out at least two wide receivers capable of helping the passing offense become more of a factor.
But if Boston doesn't come around and one of the other receivers rises, Wannstedt said, Boston could be vulnerable.
"He's a starter right now," Wannstedt said.
"But he needs to prove to me and everybody on this team that he's a consistent guy, that he can come out and play at a high level day after day after day."
Staff Writer Alex Marvez contributed to this report.
Michael Cunningham can be reached at [email protected]. Email story
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HAAAAA HAAAAAAAAA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!...
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Could you imagine if he had the will of Tillman or some of the other guys who give it 100% every time?jkf296 said:
Dude would be a phenomenon like we've never seen.
Oh yeah, by the way
no doubt.maddogkf said:Could you imagine if he had the will of Tillman or some of the other guys who give it 100% every time?
Dude would be a phenomenon like we've never seen.
Oh yeah, by the way
If she doesn't stay - I don't play
what a freaking moron.
CardNots said:
That and the empty space between his ears.
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CardNots said:
ya know, he got caught w/ some stuff ONCE in his car and he's a drug addict. ridiculous. he's never had another occasion w/ the powder reported.
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Geez that didn't take for him to be in the sidelines too long. He has talent but he lacks heart.
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Shane H said:
I think the Dolphins got shafted bad. Drafting a guy who they were sure to cut would be a better move than putting Boston on your team. JMO!
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Ouchie-Z-Clown said:
Actually it was in the police car floor board when he was removed from the car. You are right, this doesn't mean he is a druggie but his behavior is strong evidence he loves the white stuff.
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Come on guys. Many of you loved him when he was racking up 1500 yards and 98 catches as a cardinal. I know I was.
Yes he has an attitude problem, but I also think that a lot of that stems from the fact that he is not a very out going person. People can misinterpret these things sometimes.
I am glad he isnt a cardinal but dont fool yourself into believing he cant once again become a dominat player. Combined with Jerry Sullivan I bet he has a very good year in Miami.
Yes he has an attitude problem, but I also think that a lot of that stems from the fact that he is not a very out going person. People can misinterpret these things sometimes.
I am glad he isnt a cardinal but dont fool yourself into believing he cant once again become a dominat player. Combined with Jerry Sullivan I bet he has a very good year in Miami.
Listen people, David's party habits were a big reason the Cards let him go.
Rumor has it, David hasn't changed.
Rumor has it, David hasn't changed.
Pariah said:How the heck did the rest of the Free World see this coming, but yet the Dolphins come up with "Wannstedt said he thinks Boston's weight contributed to the injury."
We're talking Voluntary mini camp here. Even Jason Taylor and Tim Bowens are seen dogging it. Veterans don't do " Jack" during these things. At least he lost weight.
Wannstedt may be the dumbest coach in the NFL , and by living in South Florida I can't help but get a daily dose of him.
The current talk is the Dolphin's are now talking to Northcutt and Muhsin Muhammad.
P.S. The A J Feeley thing doesn't seem to be working out either.
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David Boston + Phoenix/Scottsdale night life = trouble
David Boston + South Beach = well, .......... you do the math.
David Boston + South Beach = well, .......... you do the math.
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What a train wreck... Muscles are addictive but you screw your NFL career over them is ********. Sullivan seemed to know even more than we thought. He told Boston to lose weight even b4 he had the problems.
His fauther must be embarrased.
His fauther must be embarrased.
Heard on NFL radio that Boston was complaining to teamates that the work outs were more intense than he thought.
Then the coach called everyone into a huddle and Boston was the last guy in, he even got beat by a guy with crutches
Then the coach called everyone into a huddle and Boston was the last guy in, he even got beat by a guy with crutches
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Re: Article from ESPN the Magazine (October 2003)
If you want a true picture of how wierd David Boston is then I suggest findinga copy of the October 2003 issue of ESPN the Magazine. They do a huge article on Boston and his "quirks". The quirks include a desire to weigh 290 pounds, piercings on every concievable part of his body, secret therapy sessions with his personal trainer, the mysterious doctor's bag that he never is seen without, his personal trainer who is always at practice, games and always handy with the "bag of goodies". The article interviews players who are convinced that Boston's facial structure has changed in the last few years indicating obvious steroid, human growth hormone use or abuse.
The Cardinals apparently had a notebook full of reasons why they were not going to invest a 10+ million dollar bonus in Boston.
Great article. I strongly encourage people to read the article. Anyone who questions the Cardinals reasons for letting him go will understand after reading the article. David Boston is one wierd dude.
If you want a true picture of how wierd David Boston is then I suggest findinga copy of the October 2003 issue of ESPN the Magazine. They do a huge article on Boston and his "quirks". The quirks include a desire to weigh 290 pounds, piercings on every concievable part of his body, secret therapy sessions with his personal trainer, the mysterious doctor's bag that he never is seen without, his personal trainer who is always at practice, games and always handy with the "bag of goodies". The article interviews players who are convinced that Boston's facial structure has changed in the last few years indicating obvious steroid, human growth hormone use or abuse.
The Cardinals apparently had a notebook full of reasons why they were not going to invest a 10+ million dollar bonus in Boston.
Great article. I strongly encourage people to read the article. Anyone who questions the Cardinals reasons for letting him go will understand after reading the article. David Boston is one wierd dude.
Ryanwb said:Heard on NFL radio that Boston was complaining to teamates that the work outs were more intense than he thought.
Then the coach called everyone into a huddle and Boston was the last guy in, he even got beat by a guy with crutches
That guy he beat was Damion MacIntosh, so that is not a fair judgement on Boston. Damion hustles because he feels like he stole money from the Dolphins when they signed him as a free agent and immediately had to put him on Injured Reserve out for the year from an existing leg condition that required surgery. Hell, he probably thinks the Dolphins might take his money away, if he doesn't hustle around on crutches.
The Dolphins are one of the dumbest organizations in the MFL.
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