Dolphins DE Phillip Merling, who started one game his rookie season, has been working with the first unit and has apparently moved ahead of Randy Starks on the depth chart as the probable replacement for departed starter Vonnie Holliday. "He was a little bit awkward out there at this time. Spent some time on the ground," said coach Tony Sparano. "You know kind of had to find his legs. Going through a little bit of period in the weight room that was different than what he was use to. And right now I don't see him on the ground. ... Consistency I think with Phil is the key. Making him understand on a day to day basis what it takes to be in the first huddle and just to find out whether or not he really wants the bulls eye on his back is going to be important." Source: FOXSports.com
