Miami Dolphins: 2009 Key Positional Battles

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Published: May 18, 2009

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... are still up for grabs. Let’s take a look at what positional battles are the most interesting and important. You might just see some familiar faces replaced by some new ones.

Matt Roth vs. Cameron Wake/Jason Taylor To Start at Outside Linebacker


Last year was Matt Roth’s first at outside linebacker for the Dolphins after making the switch from defensive end.

Roth had 56 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in 2008. His statistics were not overwhelming, but Roth was well-known for his jarring hits. Roth looked promising enough that the job should be his to begin 2009.

However, any great strides made by Cameron Wake could change that.

Wake comes to the Dolphins from the CFL where he was selected the Most Outstanding Defensive Player both seasons he spent there. In those two seasons, he recorded 39 sacks which could greatly add to the Fins’ pass-rushing ability. Wake’s transition to t...

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