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Dolphins News: Webb Out 6 Weeks With Injury
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*** DOLPHINS NEWS ***
Nov 02, 1998: -- Webb Out 6 Weeks With Injury --

Not only did the Dolphins lose the game to the Bills yesterday, but they've lost left tackle Richmond Webb for up to six weeks with a torn triceps tendon. Webb injured himself during the game yesterday and will have surgery on the tendon to repair it, possibly as early as today.

While Webb is out, Jeff Buckey will most likely step in for him at left tackle. Buckey was drafted in 1996 by JJ and started at left guard for most of last season, replacing Keith Sims.

Before today, Richmond Webb had started all but 2 games since his was drafted by the Dolphins in 1990. He was named to seven consecutive Pro Bowls starting with his rookie year in 1990.

My Comments:

When it rains, it pours. Losing to the Bills yesterday wasn't bad enough - now Webb will be out for up to 6 weeks, possibly more.

I suppose it could be worse. Jeff Buckey is not as naturally talented as Webb, but he does have one year of experience as a starter and this is his third year on the team. It's not like we're plugging in an untested rookie.

And I know that there are those who have said that Webb is not worth the money the Dolphins have been paying him. I haven't generally agreed with that, but now we'll find out for sure.

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