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Jul 11, 1998: -- Bromell and Kitts Sign --
The Dolphins announced yesterday that they have re-signed
backup fullback Jim Kitts to a one year deal and have signed draft
choice Lorenzo Bromell to a 3 year deal for undisclosed terms.
Kitts was signed last year in the middle of the season from
the Packers' practice squad after spending some time with the Packers
and the Redskins. He also has 2 years of Arena Football experience
and was signed to help bolster special teams, which he did quite well
last fall.
Kitts was also given the award for being the workout king
among the linebackers and running backs this summer after he led them
in competitive bench-pressing two weeks ago. He is currently listed
at the number 2 linebacker after Stanley Pritchett on the depth
chart.
Bromell is the second of the Dolphins' draft choices to sign a
contract. Bromell played two years at Clemson and holds the
distinction of being the only player that JJ has traded up for since
he took over coaching the Dolphins in 1996.
Both players are expected to contribute to the team this fall.
My Comments:
As you already know, I always enjoy seeing the underdogs make
the team in any capacity. I really like Kitts because he's paid his
dues and worked his way up through Arena football and kept fighting
for a spot on the team.
Anybody who's watched Arena football knows that the entire
game is like watching a special teams drill and I'm sure that that
experience helped Kitts develop his talents. I sure hope he makes it
in the NFL.
You probably also know that I like Bromell. He may relegated
to pass rushing specialist in his first year or two in the league, but
he should be able to help Miami get pressure on opposing quarterbacks
from the start of the year. I think he's a very special player.
Well, that makes 2 draftees down and 8 to go. And according
to the Herald, it looks like Brad Jackson will be signing shortly.
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Curt Fennell,
curt@phins.com, DOLFAN in New Rochelle (almost)
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