DAVIE, Fla. – Miami Dolphins backup defensive end Derrick Shelby realizes a big opportunity is in front of him. Shelby is the projected full-time starter for the final nine games of the season now that Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake is out for the year with an Achilles tear.
But Shelby also is a realist and knows that replacing a four-time Pro Bowler and current team leader in sacks will not be easy.