DAVIE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Miami Dolphins have met yet another coaching change, something that has happened fairly often over the past two decades, especially compared to the stability the team had at the position under Don Shula.
As practice began Wednesday, new Dolphins interim coach Dan Campbell stood on the sideline joking with a team executive.
Strolling onto the field, he playfully wrestled a cornerback, shook hands with his kickers and shouted encouragement at a practice-squad receiver.
Then things got serious.
The offense and defense separated into two groups, one on each side. Between them players began going head to head, one on one, blocker versus tackler in a succession of confrontations, one at a time as the rest of the team watched and cheered the thwack of helmets and pads.