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*** DOLPHINS NEWS ***
Nov 10, 1997: -- Potts Signs --

** Dolphins Sign Roosevelt Potts to one year deal.

The Dolphins announced this afternoon that they have signed fullback Roosevelt Potts to a one year deal for undisclosed terms. Potts was released by the Colts last week after seeing only limited playing time this year.

Last year, Potts was suspended for the entire season for substance abuse. According to one report, this suspension was for alcohol abuse.

He was initially drafted in 1993 by the Colts and started 45 of the 49 games that he was active in 1993, 94 and 95. He was injured in 1995 in the next to last game of the season and didn't play in the final game that season.

He is listed as 6'0" and 251 pounds and played his college ball at Northeast Louisiana. In his career, he has carried the ball 322 times for 1357 yards, which gives him a 4.2 yard per carry average. He has also caught 73 passes for 668 yards and scored 3 touchdowns.

The Dolphins will have to cut a player to make room for Potts on the roster, but as of this writing, that player has not been announced.

** Derrick Rodgers Doubtful for Bills' Game

During his news conference on Monday afternoon, JJ stated that Derrick Rodgers is doubtful for the Bills game next Monday night. Rodgers hyperextended his knee on a play where he sacked quarterback Glenn Foley of the Jets and suffered a sprain.

If Rodgers doesn't play against the Bills next Monday, Anthony Harris will move to the weak side linebacking position normally occupied by Rodgers and Dwight Hollier will fill in for Harris as the strong side linebacker.

Also knocked out of the lineup for next week is guard Everett McIver. He sprained his knee and will not require surgery, but will not be able to play for 2 to 4 weeks. In his absence, Keith Sims will most likely move back to left guard and Jeff Buckey will be asked to fill in at right guard.

My Comments:

I think that the signing of Potts is a good thing. He may be the power fullback that the Dolphins need to get that extra yard on the ground in 3rd or 4th and short situations. His size alone speaks to his potential.

The downside, of course, is that he may not be able to play at the level that he did 4 years ago. Still, the Dolphins lose nothing by giving him a tryout. At worst, they cut him at the end of the season.

As to who will get cut, I would think that Mike Chalenski, Qadry Ismail, Dewayne Dotson and Mike Crawford are the closest to losing their jobs.

The news about Derrick Rodgers is bad. The Herald reported this morning that Rodgers would play next Monday, but in this afternoon's press conference, JJ said that it is "extremely doubtful" that he will play.

BTW, if you have a realaudio player on your system, you can go to the link below and listen to JJ's press conference.

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