Phins Links and "Porter Makes John Boy Uncomfortable in the Dolphins Locker Room" over/under line

A quick round-up of some of the stories out there.

Apparently, Vernon Carey is ready for the challenge of protecting the quarterback's blindside. Of course, now the next key issue is to determine which of the three or four QBs we plan to give the offense to. Carey should have a solid year. As a former first-rounder, I'm surprised he has yet to separate himself from the jokers we'd suited up over the years -- St. Clair, McIntosh, James, McKinney and let's not forget our old friend, Wade Smith.

Killer story written by Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel on John Beck. Upon reading, Beck will now be known as "John Boy". One question: How in the name of John Smith is Beck, a Mormon with morals and a family man, going to respond to Miami? Talk about walking into Satan's playground. No grab ass, John Boy.

Taking this further, how many games will it take Joey Porter to make John Boy feel completely uncomfortable in the Dolphins locker room? Here's my prediction:

John Boy, fresh out of the showers, heads back to his locker.
Porter towel snaps John Boy.
John Boy, clearly in pain but trying desperately to cover it up, looks with fear over his shoulder.
Porter: "Nice game, Shirley."
John Boy: "My name's John, sir."
Porter: "Whatever, bitch."

We'll set the "Porter Makes John Boy Uncomfortable in the Dolphins Locker Room" over/under at 7 games.

Speaking of quarterbacks, C-Pep took some drops without any pain. You know what, good for Culpepper. I'd love to see him come back and dominate, however, I think his chances are real slim. I'm not a knee doctor by any means, but when a quarterback feels pain when doing everyday human activity, like, ya know, walking, how the hell can he possibly avoid 250-300 pound pass rushers? This dude's career is donzo, at least for another year.

I don't care if his mom is tossing him right hooks, just get Jason Allen ready.