MIAMI GARDENS — More than 90 players have come through Miami Dolphins training camp over the past several weeks, but that number will be cut to 53 on Sunday for the team's official active roster.
Tight end Greg Dulcich, 26, joked about how he can be considered an older player in the locker room compared to the younger players on the roster.
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"Only a short time ago, I was, just like the rookies, trying to figure things out. And, the league is a very different game than college football is," Dulcich said.
Dulcich said the rookies are handling the pressure of training and the final stretch of camp well.
"We want all of us to contribute to this thing. And, you only have a certain number of spots, so everyone. It's a matter of putting your best foot forward, competing, and leaving it all out there," Dulcich said.
He also spoke to the relationships built throughout camp, even as roster cuts loom.
"It's tough because, like you said, you build relationships with everyone. And what's cool, we got a close-knit team," Dulcich said.
Dolphins coaches, including special teams coordinator Chris Tabor, are evaluating players throughout the week.
"There's going to be times you're playing so much offense or defense, you're going to be tired on special teams, but you're going to need to win that one play rep," Tabor said.
Tabor gave his insight on the players who are asked to compete.
"I said, go back to when you were 12 years old. Would you give anything to play in the National Football League? And so here it comes. When you say that you're tired, I'm going to say go back to that 12-year-old kid. Here's that one shot. Go for it," Tabor said.
The Dolphins have a full slate of practices ahead of their final preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.
