If Cameron Wake proved anything this year, it’s that he deserves the benefit of the doubt.
At age 34 and coming off a torn Achilles tendon, most thought Wake’s career arc would steeply decline.
Instead, he was as good as ever.
His 11.5 sacks were the third-most he’s ever had in a season. And he did that as a part-time player. Wake was on the field for just 51 percent of the Dolphins’ defensive snaps in 2016.
Wake wasn’t just good this year. He was excellent. He was a Pro Bowler for the fifth time.