“I’m a sixth round pick. I have to earn my spot onto the 53-man roster.” That mentality, that constant, nagging reminder of draft position, is a fuel source unlike any other in the NFL. For players selected on Day 3, the job is never secure, the roster spot is never guaranteed, and the chip on the shoulder becomes a permanent part of the uniform. It’s a mindset that separates those who stick from those who are just passing through, a relentless internal drive that forces a player to treat every single practice rep and preseason snap like it’s fourth-and-goal.

In a Miami Dolphins locker room undergoing a significant youth movement, that kind of hunger is exactly what general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel are looking for. With established veterans like Terron Armstea

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