July 30, 2008

Word out of Miami is that Josh McCown has taken a considerable lead in the race to become the Dolphins’ starting quarterback. Sources close to the club say he has impressed coach Tony Sparano with the ease with which he’s picked up the nuances of the offensive system, which they credit to McCown’s experience playing in many different systems. “He has this air of confidence to him,” one source told PFW. “He’s just this relaxed, happy kid who feels comfortable with where he’s at.” Additionally, he’s been terrific throwing on the run, specifically on rollouts, which the Fins are expecting to utilize often. John Beck’s disastrous start to camp has also aided McCown. Terrific in terms of his work ethic and participation in the offseason program, Beck has been unable to transfer that to camp. He lacks velocity on his throws and, unlike McCown, has been unable to hit anyone when he’s on the move.