Miami Dolphins have to go with two rookie cornerbacks beginning Sunday against the New York Jets because of Will Allen’s season-ending knee injury.coach Tony Sparano said Monday that Allen hurt the anterior ligament in his left knee in the Dolphins’ loss to New Orleans. A surgery will be needed.
“They need to mature really fast,” Sparano said. “I don’t know if they’re equipped for 10 games in a row of doing full-time duty without having Will Allen out there. But these guys are playing at pretty good levels.” Sparano now is pay attention to find the most suitable guy or guys to replace Allen's position. 2009 first-round draft pick Vontae Davis and Second-round pick Sean Smith are waiting on the line.The coach himself are not sure about the rookies performance,but what can Sparano do now?The loss of Allen depletes a secondary already under strain. Miami (2-4) has allowed 73 points in the past two games, with pass defense a big part of the problem. The Dolphins rank last in the NFL in yards allowed per completion.
Davis has seen significant playing time as a reserve and on special teams. He played 28 snaps Sunday against the Saints.Smith starts his job in training camp.They both have been projected as the team’s cornerback combo of the future.
Wish Allen recover well.
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