Perkins: Dolphins can lose key players, key is upgrading with replacements

Explanation: The first two are based on the way Wake plays. The third is derived out of respect for the way he plays. Comment: “He prefers to be called Mr. Wake,” defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle said with a smile.

(Jim Rassol / Sun Sentinel) Rumors are swirling that the Dolphins could agree to contract terms with defensive end Mario Williams sometime soon, possibly even today.

For the sake of the pass rush, here’s hoping that wouldn’t mean defensive end Cam Wake is departing. It already appears there could be a large exodus of years-long talent leaving the Dolphins this offseason.

Consider this: In the span of two offseasons the Dolphins could lose a collection of talent, much of it…