Vontae Davis, a 2009 1st round pick, finally came into his own last season, allowing just 36 completions on 66 attempts (54.5%) for 496 yards (7.5 YPA), 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, while deflecting 6 passes and committing 4 penalties. However, he could regress this season. Reports say that Davis showed up to Training Camp out of shape and has not done much to win over his new coaching staff so far, reports which were confirmed by HBO’s Hard Knocks. He was also listed as a 2^nd stringer on the Dolphins’ first official depth chart.

Davis is still getting some reps with the first team, splitting reps with Sean Smith and Richard Marshall, all of whom are competing for positioning on the depth chart. Sean Smith has reportedly done the opposite of Davis this offseason, showing up to camp slimmed down 24 pounds to 6-3 190, making a strong impression, and looking poised to bounce back from a down season.

In 2011 he allowed 61 completions on 104 attempts (58.7%) for 793 yards (7.6 YPA), 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, while deflecting 5 passes and committing 2 penalties. In 2010, he allowed 24 completions on 45 attempts (53.3%) for 325 yards (7.2 YPA), 1 touchdown and 1 interception, while deflecting 8 passes and committing 1 penalty in 11 starts at cornerback.

Richard Marshall, meanwhile, is looking continue his strong play from 2011. He allowed 28 completions on 54 attempts (51.9%) for 394 yards (7.3 YPA), 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, while deflecting 5 passes and committing 6 penalties last season. He ranked 3rd in the league in receptions per coverage snap, 7th in yards per coverage snap, and 2nd in targets per coverage snap. Between the three, the Dolphins should be able to field two talented starting cornerbacks in 2012.

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