The Facts: I am told by multiple sources Parker has been so impressive this offseason he has coaches hopeful he can finally develop into the dominant threat the Dolphins were expecting when they drafted him in the first round in 2015.
Diehards Line:This according to Herald staffer Armando Salguero, who added that Parker has apparently come to understand that staying healthy is key to his success and that entails much more than simply stretching before workouts and cooling down afterward. Parker is eating right -- exactly what the team nutritionist has recommended. He’s not skipping meals. He's also showing up on time, something Parker hasn't always done to this point. Most importantly, Parker, who has been called out for going easy in practices, is apparently going hard all the time now and Salguero has been told it is game-speed hard. Parker’s body lean in and out of routes has improved. His footwork has improved. Is it guaranteed Parker will remain on his current path as the workout’s difficulty increases, starting with OTAs, then into mini camp and training camp? No. But it's already a step in the right direction.