faba Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Dolphins' Culpepper impresses in workout NFL.com wire reports DAVIE, Fla. (June 9, 2006) -- Daunte Culpepper did what everyone wanted to see. The new Dolphins quarterback, in his first public workout since joining the Miami Dolphins, dropped back during a morning minicamp session June 9 and saw no one open. So he took off running -- looking every bit like his former self. Culpepper, who had surgery in November to repair three torn ligaments in his right knee, sprinted down the field during a non-contact drill against players not wearing pads. He also ran back to the huddle and showed no signs of being limited at all despite wearing a knee brace. Daunte Culpepper inspired fans and teammates with his progress. Culpepper did not speak with reporters, but his teammates are impressed with his progress. "Pleasantly surprised and inspired," defensive lineman Kevin Carter. "I'm glad he's feeling a lot better, especially with the severity of the injury that he had. I mean, it's only June and he's running around pretty good. So it's a pretty good indication that hell be ready to go full-speed come season time." Culpepper, who was acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings, has been taking part in all practices during the team's offseason program, which began in May. Dolphins coach Nick Saban said Culpepper is ahead of schedule, but won't say with any measure of certainty if the quarterback will be ready for the season opener Sept. 7 at Pittsburgh. But Saban also hasn't ruled out Culpepper playing in the exhibition opener at home against Jacksonville on Aug. 12, either. "He's doing very well physically," Saban said. "But I'm not surprised because I see him every day. Does he still have work to do? Absolutely. Are we ready to make any predictions about his future? Not really, because that's all day-to-day and week-to-week and hopefully he'll continue to make the kind of progress that he's made." Culpepper appeared to be throwing the ball well, connecting on two passes downfield to receivers Marty Booker and Wes Welker. Dropping back and planting on his surgically rebuilt knee did not seem to be problematic. Receiver Chris Chambers was happy to see Culpepper move so well. "I'd rather him go out here and react the way he has to react and not think about if he's going to get hurt if he runs down the field," Chambers said. "I've seen him do it numerous times already in camp so it's nothing I think about. Myself and all the other guys are salivating on the opportunity to get some of those broken-down plays and get a lot of big plays that way with a guy who's mobile." The Dolphins' other new quarterback, Joey Harrington, also participated in the minicamp, giving fans -- who are allowed to watch at this time of year -- their first look at the former Detroit Lions starter. Saban said Harrington has "been a real asset" and defended the decision to trade a conditional sixth-round pick in 2007 to Detroit even though the Lions were planning to release Harrington for salary-cap purposes. "We thought the practice time was important, but we also thought that there was no guarantee that if they cut the guy that we'd get him," Saban said. "So we secure the future and we also get the guy here to practice. I think it certainly enhances the developmental process, especially in our situation where there is some question as to who will be the quarterback, whether it's because of physical injuries and things like that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 yawwwwnnnnn......not worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 He tore his ACL....the worst thing he can do is rush back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman67 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 It was a NON CONTACT DRILL!!! There is alot less cutting during non contact drills. Its more like direct running which 7 months after the surgery he should be able to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 He wasn't a good QB before the injury IMO. He still won't be a good QB after the injury either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 What? The media hasn't jumped on this and reassessed their opinion that the Dolphins are now SB favorites...something is wrong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetman67 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 What? The media hasn't jumped on this and reassessed their opinion that the Dolphins are now SB favorites...something is wrong here. Im surprised that feelthepain hasnt jumped on this thread spewing his nonsense. I finally added him to my ignore list so I wont have to read what the tool writes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Im surprised that feelthepain hasnt jumped on this thread spewing his nonsense. I finally added him to my ignore list so I wont have to read what the tool writes. LOL Was thinkin' of doing that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 He wasn't a good QB before the injury IMO. He still won't be a good QB after the injury either. Agreed. Show me Daunte Culpepper without a #1 Wide Reciever and it looks like you're watching his former college team play (Central Florida). He's was terrible without Moss and unless Chambers steps up to being a #1, he's going to flounder in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENSMACKS Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 this is why we got kimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelthepain Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 So Jet fans would rather have any QB on their roster over Pep??? Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Culpepper is probably one of the greatest QBs of alltime! All Jets fans are just jealous homos and only say he sucks because they are jealous homos!!! Just look at the stats. He threw for almost 5000 yards 2 years ago! And he's 6'4. He probably has a huge **** too!!!! If not for Deion Sanders incarnate Will Allen I would say Daunte is the most valuable piece of the Dolphins this year!!! You Jets fans are just idiots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelthepain Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Culpepper is probably one of the greatest QBs of alltime! All Jets fans are just jealous homos and only say he sucks because they are jealous homos!!! Just look at the stats. He threw for almost 5000 yards 2 years ago! And he's 6'4. He probably has a huge **** too!!!! If not for Deion Sanders incarnate Will Allen I would say Daunte is the most valuable piece of the Dolphins this year!!! You Jets fans are just idiots... Works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Can the dolfags please stop calling their new and highly overrated qb 'pep', it's really gay. Oh wait, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelthepain Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Can the dolfags please stop calling their new and highly overrated qb 'pep', it's really gay. Oh wait, my bad. Oooo, thats a great post. I would expect this from a Jet fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Jet fans are experts at spotting fags!!! That's what happens when you play them twice a year, blame the schedule for our gaydar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelthepain Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 That's what happens when you play them twice a year, blame the schedule for our gaydar. Or maybe you're just a child and you posting proves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Or maybe you're just a child and you posting proves it. I stand by my original assessment, i.e., fans of a team that wear teal and orange calling their new qb 'pep' is gay. Like, really gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Can the dolfags please stop calling their new and highly overrated qb 'pep', it's really gay. Oh wait, my bad. Ahem "Tangini" I rest my case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Oooo, thats a great post. I would expect this from a Jet fan.Get off our board feelmyballs and stay on your little teal & orange board with the rest of the FAGS from Wilton Manwhores. Your Name should be justed kicked in the balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Ahem "Tangini" I rest my case... Come on Alk, nothing wrong with a little Tangini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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