*** DOLPHINS NEWS ***

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Apr 29, 1995: -- Bullough, Moss, 6 others sign --

The Dolphins also signed running back Brent Moss from Wisconsin, who was originally expected to be picked in the middle rounds of this year's draft, until he pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine last November.

And if that wasn't enough, Moss violated his probation this spring when he tested positive for an unspecified controlled substance on March 10th. As part of his probation, Moss is required to take a urinalysis test for controlled substances at least once a week.

The Dolphins signed Moss to a one-year deal worth $119,000 plus incentives based on playing time.

In addition to Moss and Bullough, the Dolphins signed the following rookie free agents:

RB Tarrant Lynch
WR Robert Amir-Rashad
WR Burt Thornton
WR Mark Whittemore
K Craig Fayak
S Larry Kennedy

My Comments:

The Dolphins are clearly taking a big gamble with Moss, but it's a gamble that's probably worth the risk. Troy Vincent thinks highly enough of Moss that he said "He was the man at Wisconsin who took them to the Rose Bowl in 1994. I told him that anything I can do to get him with the right people, I'll be glad to do for him."

Also, the Dolphins' college scouting staff apparently had Moss rated as a potential second round draft pick. For the little money that they paid to get him, it's a good deal.

I was also glad to see Chuck Bullough resigned. Last year, he never really got to show what he could do after getting injured.