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  1. Miami Dolphins Olivier Vernon And Dion Jordan Present Front Seven VersatilityRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday | Phin Phanatic

    ... a different pass rusher who showed immense potential last season in a limited role along the defensive line. Olivier Vernon , a 6'2" 261 lbs. pass rusher, produced a fine rookie season for the 'Phins. Vernon collected 32 total tackles (25 solo) ...

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  2. Inside The 2013 Defense With Olivier VernonRead the original story

    Wednesday May 22 | Miami Dolphins

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  3. NFL.com: Which rookie is under the most pressure?Read the original story

    Wednesday | The Phinsider

    ... on Jordan. The Dolphins have a number one pass rusher in Cameron Wake . They have others, like Jared Odrick , Olivier Vernon , and Derrick Shelby , to rotate with Jordan. Add in the injury Jordan is rehabbing right now and that he will miss all of ...

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  4. Dolphins Roster Breakdown: Jared OdrickRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Phinsider

    ... players pushing him this season, including Miami's third overall draft pick Dion Jordan . Second year players Olivier Vernon and Derrick Shelby should also be competing for playing time. If Odrick can use that as motivation, he could be in for the ...

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  5. Following up on Dolphins' OTA - Answering the 10 questionsRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday May 21 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... Starks drove Nate Garner, who was working at center, right into the tailback, producing a tackle for loss. Olivier Vernon served as the starting right side defensive end. None of the safeties did anything special on Tuesday. Kind of hard to tell if ...

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  6. Dolphins OTAs: CB Brent Grimes shinesRead the original story

    Tuesday May 21 | ESPN

    ... With Starks out, the Dolphins moved Jared Odrick from defensive end to defensive tackle on the first team. Olivier Vernon worked with the first team at defensive end. All of this is subject to change on Starks' return. Miami first-round pick Dion ...

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  7. 10 Miami Dolphins Players Feeling the Most Pressure Heading into CampRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday May 15 | BleacherReport

    ... leading the Dolphins to believe the may have finally found a source of pressure opposite Cameron Wake. Olivier Vernon and Jared Odrick are both still in the mix and looking to earn some playing time this season, too, so expect the competition to be ...

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  8. Miami Dolphins historical fantasy draftRead the original story

    Tuesday May 7 | The Phinsider

    ... Picking Jason Taylor is great, and a lot of people probably would, but what do you do with Jared Odrick , Olivier Vernon , and Dion Jordan ? Not saying you can't take Taylor, just explain what picking him would do to the roster. Here is my answer: ...

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  9. Mel Kiper's Grades for Dolphins drafts through the yearsRead the original story

    Tuesday May 7 | The Phinsider

    ... Jonathan Martin isn't a bad get at all in the second round. But again, he won't help the team much in 2012. Olivier Vernon doesn't have a high ceiling, but targets a need. Michael Egnew was my No. 4 tight end, and has solid athleticism. He's ...

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  10. Dolphins roster changes 2012 to 2013Read the original story

    Tuesday May 7 | The Phinsider

    ... line returns intact this year, although Odrick could see his playing time slip as the team looks to involve Olivier Vernon and rookie first round pick Dion Jordan in the scheme as well. The front seven did not come out untouched, however, as the ...

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  11. The New Miami Dolphins Defense: Hybrid Fronts Gone WildRead the original story

    Tuesday May 7 | The Phinsider

    ... is in good shape. The linebackers are a pretty solid group. The outside linebackers would be Cameron Wake, Olivier Vernon, and of course Jordan. The inside linebackers would most likely be new additions Philip Wheeler and Dannell Ellerbe. Koa Misi ...

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  12. Expectations: What Should Miami Dolphins Fans Expect To Get From The 2013 Rookie ClassRead the original story

    Saturday May 4 | The Phinsider

    ... recovery time from his shoulder surgery is limiting that. Plus, the Dolphins already have Jared Odrick and Olivier Vernon who are more polished pass rushers and have that advantage over him right now. In terms of production, I think anywhere from ...

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  13. What are the expectations for the Miami Dolphins rookies?Read the original story w/Photo

    Friday May 3 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

    ... of that Jordan is learning a new position (edge rusher), and is faces stiff competition from Jared Odrick and Olivier Vernon . He'll also miss all of the offseason program because of NFL rules that prevent him from participating in the offseason ...

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  14. Miami Dolphins post-draft depth chartRead the original story

    Friday May 3 | Boston.com

    ... which time he's wracked up six sacks against the Bills, 5.5 against the Patriots and three against the Jets. Olivier Vernon has some potential as a nice backup off the edge. At 6'5" and 304 pounds, Jared Odrick isn't built like a true 4-3 defensive ...

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  15. Ireland Deserves Some CreditRead the original story

    Sunday Apr 28 | The Phinsider

    ... or New England, Jordan can come in to play a linebacker role and cover a tight end in a nickel package. Olivier Vernon would be the other defensive end when Miami wants to play Jordan in space at linebacker. Meanwhile, Miami can still use Wheeler or ...

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  16. Dolphins trade up to select pass rusher Dion Jordan third overallRead the original story

    Thursday Apr 25 | News Observer

    ... said. Jordan will likely compete with Jared Odrick, a 2010 first-round pick, and former Hurricanes standout Olivier Vernon, a third-round pick in 2012, for the starting spot opposite Pro Bowl pass rusher Cameron Wake. "He plays on the edge. He's ...

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  17. Report: Luke Joeckel and Dion Jordan are the most likely targets if the Dolphins Trade UpRead the original story

    Thursday Apr 25 | The Phinsider

    ... wever, the fact that Dion Jordan is a tradeup target is a clear sign the team intends to seek competition for Olivier Vernon as a complementary pass rusher to Wake.

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  18. 2013 NFL Draft: A look back at the Miami Dolphins past draftsRead the original story

    Thursday Apr 25 | The Phinsider

    ... was injured. He struggled at times, but also showed promise as well. Third round selection, defensive end Olivier Vernon, showed flashes of pass rushing ability during the year, but clearly broke down near the end of the season, hitting the "rookie ...

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  19. Dolphins 2013 Mock Draft: Final 7-Round Predictions for MiamiRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Apr 25 | BleacherReport

    ... but Escobar is better coming out of college. They are still developing last year's third-round defensive end, Olivier Vernon, but they should not rest until they find a winner. The two might be rehabbing differently - Smith might have had a worse ...

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  20. 2013 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphin NeedsRead the original story

    Apr 23, 2013 | The Phinsider

    ... need for a defensive end may not actually be a need. The team could be looking to second year pass rushers Olivier Vernon and Derrick Shelby , as well as a toned down Jared Odrick , to up the quarterback pressure opposite Pro Bowler Cameron Wake. If ...

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