Dolphins Cut Vonnie Holliday, 11-Year Veteran, Team Captain

For the last few seasons Vonnie has been a big contributor on and off the field.

This isn't a total surprise. Holliday was going to count over 5 million against the cap and with his release they gain over 3 million this year.

The trouble here is the precedence it sets. Holliday was the class of the team last year, and despite Porter's breakout season he continued to be the vocal leader.

I wonder if this is a bad lesson for the youngsters coming up. Holliday was a model citizen and a leader in the community. He was also not worth the money on his contract.

In any case, Phillip Merling looked impressive at times (just ask Brett Favre) and he and Randy Starks will battle it out opposite Kendall Langford.

2008 6th rounder Lionel Dotson apparently has the coaches' respect as well, and to tell the truth, he looked pretty explosive in preseason last year.

In any case, Holiday still has gas in the tank and some team needing a starter will get a classy guy. I understand this move. I also don't entirely like it.