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DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins centre Mike Pouncey claims
to have no regrets about last seasons incidents in a
bullying scandal in which an NFL-sanctioned investigator
identified him and two teammates as principals involved.
Pouncey talked to reporters Tuesday for the first time
since the Ted Wells report implicated him, left guard
Richie Incognito and right guard John Jerry as being
behind alleged hazing and harassment of tackle Jonathan
Martin. "No, not at all," Pouncey said when asked if he
had any regrets. "Weve moved on from that. Im not worried
about anything in 2013, honestly, its all about 2014 for
me." On October 28, three days before the Dolphins played
Cincinnati, Martin abruptly left the team after storming
out of the cafeteria, and never returned. It wasnt until
the Wells report was released that Pounceys name was
directly attached. The NFL is waiting for him to undergo
a psychiatric evaluation before issuing any discipline.
Pouncey said he does not need such an evaluation.
Dolphins coach Joe Philbin stood behind Pouncey during
his news conference after the practice. Philbin confirmed
that he and the team will be in constant communication
with the league regarding any discipline for Pouncey.
"The one thing thats without question about Mike Pouncey
which is important is he wants to be a great football
player," said Philbin, who invited Pouncey to a dinner
with free agent left tackle Branden Albert before the
team signed him. "He wants to make a valuable
contribution to the Miami Dolphins, and hes not unlike
any other player that we have in terms of theres an
educational process every player goes through. But I love
the effort and energy that he brings and that hes put
forth into this off-season and todays Day 1. Its a long,
long process, but hes off to a good start." New offensive
co-ordinator Bill Lazor also expressed confidence in
Pounceys leadership. "Mike and I walk into this
professional relationship with a real clear picture,"
Lazor said. "I spoke with him on the phone and I laid out
what I was looking for. He was very excited to do it and
I think hes the right guy to do it." Pouncey didnt help
matters last month after Miami drafted Tennessee right
tackle JaWuan James in the first round when he tweeted he
was looking forward to the gifts James would have to
deliver to the veterans. The 2011 first-round pick
insisted he was joking, reiterating that he believes he
is the type of leader his teammates want him to be.
Incognito, Jerry, Martin, Tyson Clabo and Bryant McKinnie
all started alongside Pouncey on the offensive line at
times last season. Now, only Pouncey remains. In addition
to signing Albert and veteran guard Shelley Smith, the
Dolphins drafted James and guard/tackle Billy Turner in
the early rounds. All of them were aware of the issues
that plagued that unit in 2013. Philbin knew that would
have to be addressed. "We didnt really say an awful lot,"
he said. "We want them to make their own decisions. When
they walk into the building, when they feel the energy,
the excitement that the coaching staff has in working
with these guys every day, when they see the way these
players are treated by our equipment staff, by our
security staff and by our medical staff, I dont really
have to say a whole lot. "The people that come to work
here every single day create an outstanding atmosphere
... and again I think the players feel that. If you have
to talk about that, then you probably dont have one."
NOTES: WR Brandon Gibson was back to work after
recovering from a torn patellar tendon that cost him the
last nine games of 2013. ... Former star defensive end
Jason Taylor was on the field Tuesday as a special guest
coach. ... Koa Misi worked at middle linebacker, with
Danell Ellerbe joining Philip Wheeler on the outside,
which was a switch from previous lineups.
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action.Back in late October of last year, the Vancouver
Whitecaps began their search for a new head coach. Martin
Rennie – who joined the club in August 2011 with a
reputation as a young, up and coming manager - had just
been fired after failing to lead the club to a second
consecutive playoff berth. The Whitecaps were
understandably hesitant to go with another young, up and
coming manager; they wanted an experienced coach to guide
their early steps in Major League Soccer. Their view was
that the club needed someone in charge who not only had
experience, but who also knew the league inside and out.
MLS has proven to be a difficult league for foreign
managers to come to grips with, given the single entity
structure and salary cap restrictions that are in place.
After the Chicago Fire snapped up Vancouverite Frank
Yallop to be their new coach, the leading candidate for
the Whitecaps job was former United States mens national
team coach, Bob Bradley. He certainly fit the bill; over
three decades of coaching experience, with stints in
charge of the Chicago Fire, New York/New Jersey Metro
Stars (now the New York Red Bulls) and Chivas USA, as
well as with the U.S. and Egyptian national teams. But
landing Bradley was always going to be a long shot. While
the Whitecaps reportedly interviewed a number of coaches,
including former Montreal Impact boss Jesse Marsch and
Toronto FC head coach Preki, they always had a fallback
option; one of Martin Rennies assistant coaches, Carl
Robinson, who wanted the job. The Whitecaps were very
hesitant to appoint Robinson without first exhausting
their other options, which is one reason why it took the
club the best part of six weeks to make their decision.
In the end, after Bradley rejected the Whitecaps
overtures, the club announced that Robinson would become
their new head coach. The decision that Vancouver didnt
want to make will prove to be the best thing that ever
happened to them. In a relatively short period of time,
Robinson has brought a vision and a direction to
Vancouver. They play an attacking brand of soccer, where
pace and technique are prized assets. He has a young
squad, but has given his young players a chance to play
by surrounding them with experienced veterans who are
great leaders. Players like Pedro Morales and Mauro
Rosales not only lead by example, they also take the time
to teach their younger teammates the finer points of the
game. Robinson has his team on the verge of a playoff
berth in the difficult MLS Western Conference – and he
has done so without aa recognized goal scorer in his
squad.dddddddddddd The loss of Camilo at the end of last
season (before Robinson was hired) coupled with the
departure of Kenny Miller to Glasgow Rangers in May left
Vancouver without a proven experienced goal scorer.
Neither 23-year-old Erik Hurtado nor 24-year-old Darren
Mattocks are consistent enough to lead the team week in,
week out. This season, they have a combined return of
just 11 goals in 56 total games. At times this season,
Robinson has had to rely on unproven youngsters to get
the job done. The latest example was 18-year old Kianz
Froese, who made his professional debut as a halftime
substitute – replacing 19-year old Kekuta Manneh – in
the Whitecaps 1-0 victory in Seattle last weekend. Froese
was excellent, and put in a display that belied his age.
Relying on youngsters can be dangerous, because a coach
can never be sure if those players can handle the step up
to competing against seasoned veterans. But Robinson and
his coaching staff have created an atmosphere where young
players are considered valued assets, rather than risks
that should only be deployed in desperation. This
atmosphere has in turn brought out the best in those
youngsters; while they can be inconsistent – as all
young players can be - they still have the confidence to
take the field and play with freedom. From the very
beginning of his tenure, Robinson has been completely
transparent about what he is trying to do in Vancouver,
even taking the unprecedented step of opening training at
all times to the media. His reasoning is clear – he
wants people to see him work, so they can make up their
minds about whether or not he is good at his job. That is
not arrogance; it is the mark of a coach who is confident
in his own abilities. Vancouver has just two games
remaining in their regular season schedule – away to the
San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday (10:30pm et/7:30pm pt.
on TSN) and home to the Colorado Rapids on Oct. 25 – and
they might still find themselves just outside the playoff
places when it is all said and done. The Portland Timbers
are snapping at Vancouvers heels, just one point back
with two games remaining, and could surpass the Whitecaps
if Vancouver slips up. But regardless of whether or not
the Whitecaps make the playoffs, Carl Robinsons job is
safe. In fact, if Vancouvers leadership group is wise,
theyll not only keep Robinson, theyll extend his
contract. Because the coach that got the job by default
is now an asset that the club simply cannot afford to
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