Anthony Weaver’s tough love for Storm Duck has major Dolphins implications

Miami Dolphins CB Storm Duck | Brandon Sloter/GettyImagesEarlier this week, Storm Duck logged his first full practice since Week 1 as the Miami Dolphins kicked off their preparation for facing the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. It puts the cornerback on track to return to the lineup from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for over a month. However, he ostensibly won't be coming back to a starting role.

Offseason free-agent acquisition Rasul Douglas has been productive in Duck's stead. The former's effectiveness prompted Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver to indicate that the latter must reclaim his spot when addressing the media on Thursday.

"I think that has to be earned," Weaver…