MIAMI -- It's easy to look ahead to training camp at this stage of the Miami Dolphins' offseason program. Their offense is in the process of installing a new system, and neither side of the ball has worn shoulder pads during organized team activities or mandatory minicamp.
But that hasn't mattered to players in the trenches -- especially a front seven that seems determined to maintain its status as one of the NFL's best. Players say the level of competition without pads has been intense, and they expect it to remain so once everyone is in full gear next month.