The points board just stares at Miami Dolphins defensive backs during meetings. They can't help but take a peek and measure their stock against that of teammates. It has become a daily ritual.
In a unique offseason shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, the absence of preseason games and limited in-person interaction outside of on-field practices, new Dolphins defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander sought a way to emphasize turnovers and getting hands on the ball in a fun, competitive fashion. That's how the point system and the two-part game that lasted throughout training camp were born.