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Sean Smith: The Game Is Chess, Not Checkers

An Official Miami Dolphins Podcast

A Pasadena, California native, Sean Smith played three seasons at Utah, helping lead the Utes to an undefeated 2008 season, culminated by a 31-17 victory over Nick Saban's Alabama squad in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Smith's stellar work in college, combined with his uncanny size, caught the attention of the Miami Dolphins, who selected the cornerback in the second round of the 2009 draft. Smith would go on to start 56 games for the Dolphins over the next four seasons, before finishing his career with stints in Kansas City and Oakland.

In The Tank, Sean discusses his moves from running back to receiver to cornerback at the University of Utah (4:30) and shares the pros and cons of being one of the largest corners in NFL history (8:38). He also details his friendship with fellow cornerback, Vontae Davis, which involved a shared draft class and a South Beach caused tardiness - or several (17:30), the challenging transition between the Tony Sparano and Joe Philbin coaching regimes (23:20), provides and open and honest account of the circumstances surrounding his arrest and jail time (27:07) and breaks down his philosophy on playing the cornerback position (38:17).

Contributors to this episode include Sean "DJ Prec" Todd and Dolphins Productions.

Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Dedric Ward: All Go

After four seasons with one of the Miami Dolphins biggest rivals, Dedric Ward traded Jets green for aqua and orange and joined the Fins' wide receiver room in 2001.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Jermon Bushrod: Supersize

In 2016, Jermon Bushrod arrived in Miami with an impressive nine years of NFL experience, two Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl championship, all while playing left tackle. With the Dolphins, he shifted to right guard and was instrumental in helping Jay Ajayi rush for 1,272-yards, the third-highest single-season total in franchise history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Doug Betters: Do a Good Turn Daily

At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, it didn't take Doug Betters long to stand out in a crowd. The Miami Dolphins 1978 sixth-round draft choice quickly became a key contributor, and by 1983, he was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. A key member of the Fins' fabled Killer B's defense, Betters is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in team history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Joe Rose: The Big Dog is Back

Just when you think you've heard it all from Joe Rose, the former Dolphins tight end and long-time radio play-by-play man is diving back in, and as expected, it's a wild ride.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kevin Burnett: Straight Outta Compton

Kevin Burnett spent two of his nine NFL seasons in Miami, registering 100+ tackles in back-to-back years from 2011-2012. The former linebacker dives in to discuss his upbringing in Compton, California, his special relationship with former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, and making sure Jason Taylor's final game was a special one.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kenyan Drake: Miami Miraculous

Kenyan Drake delivered his fair share of big plays in three-plus seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but none was more spectacular than his 69-yard "Miami Miracle" to lift the Fins over the Patriots in 2018. The recently retired Drake dives in to discuss that iconic moment and other great memories during his Dolphins tenure.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Larry Little: Chicken

Undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman in 1967, Larry Little turned a $750 free agent signing bonus with the San Diego Chargers into a Hall of Fame career with the Miami Dolphins. Little led the way for Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, and Jim Kiick during the Dolphins run of three straight Super Bowl appearances, back-to-back championships, and the NFL's only perfect season.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Gus Frerotte: I Love Miami

Gus Frerotte played just one of his 15 NFL seasons in Miami, but delivered one of the most productive years of his career in 2005, providing a veteran offensive presence for Nick Saban's Dolphins.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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