The Facts: Thomas' back It's fine. So's his ankle. And his finger, too. In fact, the oft-injured tight end, who officially joined the Dolphins via trade last week, says he's rarely felt better. "I don't really have any handicaps, anything that will hold me back," Thomas said. "I feel really good. I know that I'll be able to play at the highest level I've played in my career."

Diehards Line:As Herald staffer Adam Beasley suggests, that would be great for the Dolphins. It would mean they’d be getting as many touchdowns out of him in 2017 as they’ve gotten from the position -- total -- in the last two years. Remember: Thomas caught 12 touchdowns in each of the two years he spent with Adam Gase as his OC in Denver (2013 and 14). If his health is as good as he claims, Thomas might be the Dolphins’ biggest mismatch on the field. He’s too big for safeties. He’s too quick for linebackers. And if he draws double team, it’s only going to free up Jarvis Landry and Kenny Stills.