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08:08 AM ET 06.25 | Anthony Fasano understands the challenge he'll face for the Dolphins' starting tight end job when training camp opens next month. The 6-foot-4, 255-pounder who is entering his seventh NFL season was a good fit for coach Tony Sparano's run-oriented offense. But with Joe Philbin bringing in an up-tempo West Coast attack that puts an emphasis on speed and quickness off the line of scrimmage, Fasano could prove to be a square peg in a round hole. General Manager Jeff Ireland hedged his bets in April's NFL Draft when he used a third-round pick on Missouri tight end Michael Egnew, who routinely lined up as an outside receiver for the Tigers. Also in the mix is second-year man Charles Clay.

Joe Philbin, Icon Sports

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June 25, 2012 08:20 AM ET

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Get your Dolpin news now. Once the season starts, no one's going to care about them.

Now, tell my why we should care about them now.

Debbie Does

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June 25, 2012 08:20 AM ET

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This happens all the time. Not news.

VisionQuest

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June 25, 2012 08:20 AM ET

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Fasano will adapt to the new offense!!!

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June 25, 2012 08:24 AM ET

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Maybe they should worry more about their qb situation.

TxHeat

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June 25, 2012 08:34 AM ET

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What a load of BS. Anyone who knows how to run a true West Coast offense knows the value of a good TE as well. The Packers have made a living of exceptional TEs in their West Coast offense going back to Chmura and then Franks. It's all about proper implementation and utilizing all the pieces available.

Lightly Salted Nuts

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June 25, 2012 08:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 06.25 by Lightly Salted Nuts

It's all about proper implementation and utilizing all the pieces available.

But the Dolphins don't have all the pieces, and they don't know how to use what they've got.

Debbie Does

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June 25, 2012 08:53 AM ET

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No news here....

Mangler.

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June 25, 2012 08:59 AM ET

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Simple rule...you can either play or you can't. Get over it.

Wisconsin Death Trip

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June 25, 2012 09:02 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:48 AM ET 06.25 by Debbie Does

But the Dolphins don't have all the pieces, and they don't know how to use what they've got.

I know, DD. I just think that when there's no news, these cub reporters try to create one. Everyone is reporting for TMZ these days rather than just putting the news out; there always has to be some sort of drama.

Lightly Salted Nuts

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June 25, 2012 09:11 AM ET

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Bill Belichick will tell you that you can never have enough of those TE's on the roster.

THE BISHOP!

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June 25, 2012 09:54 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:02 AM ET 06.25 by Lightly Salted Nuts

I know, DD. I just think that when there's no news, these cub reporters try to create one. Everyone is reporting for TMZ these days rather than just putting the news out; there always has to be some sort of drama.

Yup. Yet here we are, 2 months before any meaningful football games, still begging for tidbits.

Debbie Does

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June 25, 2012 10:35 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:02 AM ET 06.25 by Lightly Salted Nuts

I know, DD. I just think that when there's no news, these cub reporters try to create one. Everyone is reporting for TMZ these days rather than just putting the news out; there always has to be some sort of drama.

You know that when(and this is serious), the National Enquirer becomes the premier investigative journalism outlet in the nation(See John Edwards), journalism has died.

ORF

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June 25, 2012 11:35 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:20 AM ET 06.25 by Debbie Does

Get your Dolpin news now. Once the season starts, no one's going to care about them.Now, tell my why we should care about them now.

*tumbleweed rolls by*

LOL!!

DR_Universal

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June 25, 2012 02:06 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:20 AM ET 06.25 by Debbie Does

Get your Dolpin news now. Once the season starts, no one's going to care about them.Now, tell my why we should care about them now.

I'm going to get ahead of the curve and start not caring about them now. In fact I'm going to go one step farther and discare about them. I want to be on the cutting edge of apathy!

Jakester

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June 25, 2012 04:14 PM ET

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With new coaches comes new offense. If he can't stick with the Dolpins, there are run teams out there probably looking for a blocking TE.

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June 25, 2012 06:31 PM ET

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Don't down grade a TE who can block when you have a rookie QB. Fasano is going to be a bigger asset this year than ever before.

Foghorn Leghorn

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June 25, 2012 06:40 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:31 PM ET 06.25 by Foghorn Leghorn

Don't down grade a TE who can block when you have a rookie QB. Fasano is going to be a bigger asset this year than ever before.

Matt Moore is not a Rookie!