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Talking points after the Dolphinsa TM 23-13 loss at San Diego that dropped them to 0-3: 1. Davone Bess is reliable, Ted Ginn Jr.

Indianapolis Colts reserve offensive lineman Kyle DeVan noticed after Monday night's victory at Miami he had received a cell phone text message from teammate Jamey Richard, who didn't make the trip because of a shoulder injury.

Miami Dolphins starting left guard Justin Smiley, who is nursing a shoulder injury, continues to have his practice participation limited for the second straight day.

The first offseason shake-up for the Heat might occur in a matter of days when Michael Beasley begins the workout process for his new job.

I'm already here and it's still two-and-half hours before kickoff. And I'm watching Jake Long, Justin Smiley and Jake Grove already on the field working on their passprotection stances.

The Dolphins continue to get ready for Monday nights home opener against the colts.

Jake Long was flattened into a 317-pound pancake by defensive end and human spatula John Abraham.

The Dolphins say the problems with their offensive line are correctable. They say many issues, but not all, can be fixed in a week.

Next Sunday Miami will kick off its second season under the leadership of Bill Parcells , Tony Sparano and Jeff Ireland .

The Dolphins have released offensive lineman Brandon Frye and linebacker William Kershaw, according to an NFL sources, as the team continues to trim its roster to get down to the 53-man limit.

Time seems to be moving faster now for the Miami Dolphins. Three preseason games are in the books, the regular season looms about two weeks away.