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Fasano's role in Miami offense upgraded
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09:28 AM ET 08.04 | The Dolphins, says GM Jeff Ireland, aren't going to be rebuilt overnight. But they believe at least one player already on the roster may be utilized in a way that upgrades the offense. Miami talked in the spring about adding a tight end with downfield receiving skills but did not, partly out of faith that Anthony Fasano will improve and partly because they couldn't accomplish everything in one offseason, according to Ireland. The upshot is Fasano gets a third year to make a case that he deserves to be the long-term starter. His receiving yards fell from 454 to 339 -- and his touchdowns from seven to two -- largely because the Dolphins used him as a blocker on 139 passing plays in 2009. But Fasano expects that to change somewhat in the upcoming season. "They're trying to utilize me a little differently," Fasano said. "I will have some more opportunities moving around and stretching the field. I don't think my forte is pass-blocking but that's what we needed last year."
Tony Sparano, AP
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Sure am glad the Fish took this guy off our hands...
Otis B. Driftwood
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Hope so...got stuck with this bum in my fantasy draft this past weekend.....my fault, I didn't select my TE until late
DR_Universal
Charlotte , NC
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he's ok...he's no star or game changer but he helps me in madden when running the wildcat
bizballer
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Not only did we take him off your hands...but he left his hands with you !
He dropped a few crunch time catches for us last season !
MiAMiStuD - ThE…
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Noticed that - and was surprised.
I thought this guy was going to be really good - just hasn't panned out yet.
Otis B. Driftwood
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Finally! An Anthony Fasano thread! I thought he was great on "Married With Children"!
Wawa-we-wa
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Drops and fumbles. Next.
fifolo
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LOL!
Commodore Fan
Nashville, TN
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You must be from Minnesota......
Commodore Fan
Nashville, TN
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what and Martellus Bennett is better? Bennett, the star of pre-season but disappears in the regular season. Only a matter of time before John Phillips replaces him.
+45 yr Cowboy Fan
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Parcells drafted Fasano and wanted him in Miami when he went there. The Cowboys obliged by trading him to the Fish, which in turn forced them to draft a TE. Bennett looks like a bust in waiting while Phillips, I agree, looks like a very adequate backup and complement to Witten.
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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Phillips looked damn good in practice the other day. Marty B looked like the big goofball he seems to be...
Otis B. Driftwood
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Well, if this football thing doesn't work out for him, there is always youtube fame!
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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He'll be alright! All because of the attention my man B. Marshall will get lol........Fasano will benefit tremendously.....watch folks!!!!!!!!! This is the year of the FINS!!!!!! Henne ready to explode folks!!!!!!!!!!!!
95HeatDynasty06
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and why exactly won't pass blocking be what is needed this year Mr Fasano ?
Harry Crack
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because there will be extra coverage on Marshall, thus freeing up Fasano to run a route. Fins to Win!!!
Majordomo
Fort Lauderdale , FL
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