UPDATED: Dolphins sign Offensive Lineman/Pedro Sosa - Page 2

MustangFinFan · 08-25-2008, 01:43 PM

Bentley or Petitgout...

well is the guy white or black?

feelthepain · 08-25-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ZachThomas76

Its Tony Mandarich

fishfan34 · 08-25-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisJNelson

Sun-Sentinel confirms it's Sosa:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...,7154074.story

Wilson was signed by the Rams shortly after we cut him.

Thanks for the update. Nice P/U, let's hope the knee is 100% as his agent says.

Dolfan1000 · 08-25-2008, 01:45 PM

Shane Olivea?

BLUEPHIN · 08-25-2008, 01:47 PM

Anyone have any info. on Sosa, I know up here he was well regarded. Never saw him play though.

ckparrothead · 08-25-2008, 01:47 PM

LOL @ Mandarich.

A part of me was hoping it was Thaddeus Coleman, but I think he might be on a roster right now.

Ok, if it's Sosa, I really had no idea he was that big. I watched the practice highlights, his arms look really long. If possible, I'm even higher on Sosa than I was before, seeing him stand next to our players and look that big. Funny how that works, sometimes. People say that about Donald Thomas too...looks big and strong...even though coming out of the draft one of the reasons he fell was because he's "only" about 6'4" and 305 pounds.

Dolfan1000 · 08-25-2008, 01:47 PM

Interesting. We do need a backup tackle. But I wonder if this is too late to really make the team. Possibly will, then be cut when an OT is waived by another team, and signed to the PS. Just a guess though.

hooshoops · 08-25-2008, 01:49 PM

sosa is getting an awful late start. it would seem to be an upfield battle to make this 53

ZachThomas76 · 08-25-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ckparrothead

LOL @ Mandarich.

A part of me was hoping it was Thaddeus Coleman, but I think he might be on a roster right now.

Ok, if it's Sosa, I really had no idea he was that big. I watched the practice highlights, his arms look really long. If possible, I'm even higher on Sosa than I was before, seeing him stand next to our players and look that big. Funny how that works, sometimes. People say that about Donald Thomas too...looks big and strong...even though coming out of the draft one of the reasons he fell was because he's "only" about 6'4" and 305 pounds.

Ya, Donald Thomas looks like an absolute beast, reminds me a bit of Derrick Dockery size and look wise. Maybe its the 66, i dont know.

ChrisJNelson · 08-25-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ckparrothead

A part of me was hoping it was Thaddeus Coleman, but I think he might be on a roster right now.

Coleman was signed by the Cardinals but he's since been cut.

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Originally Posted by hooshoops

sosa is getting an awful late start. it would seem to be an upfield battle to make this 53

No worse than the team's current backup tackles, since they aren't very good.

pfcomics · 08-25-2008, 01:52 PM

I am dissapointed that he was signed so late but I am glad we did! Here's to hoping that he stands up and gets noticed... in a good way that is.

Nublar7 · 08-25-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolfan1000

Interesting. We do need a backup tackle. But I wonder if this is too late to really make the team. Possibly will, then be cut when an OT is waived by another team, and signed to the PS. Just a guess though.

With the starters likely to sit on Thursday, he will likely get A LOT of time playing against the Saints.

I wouldn't count him out of making the 53 man roster. We are REALLY thin on the line, and although we will likely add another Tackle once final cuts happen, I think they like him too much. They really wanted to sign him in early July, but apparently his knee was not ready yet. Now it appears to be OK.

From what I have gathered, before the injury he was projected anywhere between round 3 and 6. Could develop into a nice backup if given time.

pfcomics · 08-25-2008, 01:55 PM

Taken from NFL.com...

Overview
A three-year starter at left tackle, Sosa makes up for a lack of dominant size with quickness, balance and surprising power. Shorter than scouts would prefer and possessing a narrow frame better suited inside at guard or center, Sosa could be a second-day find for a team looking for a versatile sixth man.

High School
Regarded as one of the top linemen in the state (and was ranked as the top offensive lineman in the state by the McCarthy Report as a senior) ... Possesses an athletic build with long arms, including an 83-inch wingspan ... Did not allow a sack in two seasons as a starter ... Ranked as the 16th-best player in New Jersey, and third-best offensive lineman, by Super Prep Magazine ... Earned First Team All-State honors from the Star Ledger as a senior ... Was also a First Team All-Hudson County pick by the Star Ledger, Jersey Journal and the Hudson County Football Coaches Association ... Named the Hudson County Football Coaches Association Offensive Lineman of the Year... Named to the NJ Super-100 ... Also had 111 tackles and eight sacks on defense ... Was an All-Hudson County (Third Team) pick as a junior ... Played basketball at Union Hill as a junior, where he averaged a double-double (12 ppg, 10 rpg).

Follow the link for the ANALYSIS (didn't want to copy everything!)

Myles Fynch · 08-25-2008, 01:56 PM

The NFL combine numbers had him 6'4", 296lbs. I hope he's healthy from the knee injury, and ready to eat--because we don't need any shrimps on our OL.

burger13 · 08-25-2008, 01:58 PM

So which one of you already updated his wikipedia page

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Pedro Sosa (born February 6, 1984 in Union City, New Jersey) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Rutgers.

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ckparrothead Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 32,854 Credits: 59,166 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2,039 Times in 661 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	LOL @ Mandarich. A part of me was hoping it was Thaddeus Coleman, but I think he might be on a roster right now. Ok, if it's Sosa, I really had no idea he was that big. I watched the practice highlights, his arms look really long. If possible, I'm even higher on Sosa than I was before, seeing him stand next to our players and look that big. Funny how that works, sometimes. People say that about Donald Thomas too...looks big and strong...even though coming out of the draft one of the reasons he fell was because he's "only" about 6'4" and 305 pounds. __________________ Good luck with the Skins, JT. You'll always be "Ozone" to me...

08-25-2008, 01:52 PM	#26
pfcomics Comic Shop Owner Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Age: 32 Posts: 50 Credits: 6,042 Thanks: 20 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I am dissapointed that he was signed so late but I am glad we did! Here's to hoping that he stands up and gets noticed... in a good way that is. __________________ "Quiet!!! You'll get us in trouble! The first rule of playoffs is, you don't talk about playoffs " -Phinadict

08-25-2008, 01:55 PM	#28
pfcomics Comic Shop Owner Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Age: 32 Posts: 50 Credits: 6,042 Thanks: 20 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Taken from NFL.com... Overview A three-year starter at left tackle, Sosa makes up for a lack of dominant size with quickness, balance and surprising power. Shorter than scouts would prefer and possessing a narrow frame better suited inside at guard or center, Sosa could be a second-day find for a team looking for a versatile sixth man. High School Regarded as one of the top linemen in the state (and was ranked as the top offensive lineman in the state by the McCarthy Report as a senior) ... Possesses an athletic build with long arms, including an 83-inch wingspan ... Did not allow a sack in two seasons as a starter ... Ranked as the 16th-best player in New Jersey, and third-best offensive lineman, by Super Prep Magazine ... Earned First Team All-State honors from the Star Ledger as a senior ... Was also a First Team All-Hudson County pick by the Star Ledger, Jersey Journal and the Hudson County Football Coaches Association ... Named the Hudson County Football Coaches Association Offensive Lineman of the Year... Named to the NJ Super-100 ... Also had 111 tackles and eight sacks on defense ... Was an All-Hudson County (Third Team) pick as a junior ... Played basketball at Union Hill as a junior, where he averaged a double-double (12 ppg, 10 rpg). Follow the link for the ANALYSIS (didn't want to copy everything!) __________________ "Quiet!!! You'll get us in trouble! The first rule of playoffs is, you don't talk about playoffs " -Phinadict

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08-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#19
Dolfan1000 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,450 Credits: 2,484 Thanks: 46 Thanked 273 Times in 161 Posts	Shane Olivea?

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BLUEPHIN Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 288 Credits: 1,057 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Anyone have any info. on Sosa, I know up here he was well regarded. Never saw him play though.

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hooshoops ron burgundy classy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: richmond va Age: 32 Posts: 1,249 Credits: 9,844 Thanks: 57 Thanked 134 Times in 112 Posts	sosa is getting an awful late start. it would seem to be an upfield battle to make this 53

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Myles Fynch Straight Shooter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,513 Credits: 837 Thanks: 669 Thanked 326 Times in 190 Posts	The NFL combine numbers had him 6'4", 296lbs. I hope he's healthy from the knee injury, and ready to eat--because we don't need any shrimps on our OL.