When Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson caught a short pass on a third-and-6 late in the first quarter of Miami’s opener, Tennessee linebacker Kamalei Correa was positioned to stop the play short of first down. When Wilson caught a short pass against the Jets last Sunday, Jets coach Buster Skrine was close enough to try to get him to the ground.
But anyone familiar with Wilson’s work wasn’t surprised what happened next, in both instances.
Against Tennessee, Wilson shook Correa’s arm tackle and raced upfield for a few more yards, just enough to get the first down and prolong a drive that culminated in the Dolphins’ first touchdown of the season.