MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—The Dolphins’ people here told me it wasn’t really THAT hot for Wednesday’s joint practice with the Eagles. I’d beg to differ. Here are a few things I saw and heard on Miami, as those teams sweated through a two-hour session …
1. Jevon Holland’s been a star through a month of camp. The second-year safety’s at the point now, from a leadership standpoint, where he can hold others on defense accountable. And as a player, he’s got a rare combination of range, coverage ability and physicality. Plus, it’s apparent to everyone that he wants to be great. And after being a good player as a rookie, the idea he could reach greatness this year is realistic.
2. The depth of the receiver room has been obvious, and goes well beyond headliners Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Trent Sherfield—who was behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco, and imported from there by ex-Niners assistants Mike McDaniel and Wes Welker—has had a really good camp to build on the strong reputation he had coming into Miami. And fourth-round pick Erik Ezukanma has assimilated to the pro game and McDaniel’s offense, fast. Add former Cowboys wideout Cedrick Wilson in as another roster lock, and then you get to the point where you’re running out of jobs, which is why receivers Preston Williams and Lynn Bowden have been the subject of trade talks at different points this summer.
