Former NFL GM and NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly joined The Finsiders to break down the differences the Dolphins will encounter during the first full offseason of the new CBA. 

One main point of contention during last year’s lockout was what to do with rookie salaries, which had skyrocketed to the point that top picks had become far less valuable.

NFL.com’s Michael Fabiano joined The Finsiders to give an early look at some hot button fantasy issues heading into the 2012 season. 

Despite Reggie Bush’s ability to stay on the field and deliver a career-best year, Fabiano is approaching the running back’s outlook with a bit of skepticism, if only because so many starting backs–Adrian Peterson, Jamaal Charles, etc.–were injured last season.

David Garrard joined The Finsiders to talk about the Dolphins’ new offensive system and the breakneck tempo that coaches have pushed for this offseason.

“We’re going to be snap that ball at 33 seconds every time,” Garrard said. “It’s going to be non-stop, and defenses will be tired because they won’t even get to put their hand on the ground.

Former Dolphins quarterback Don Strock joined The Finsiders to discuss the team’s current quarterback situation and when he thinks Tannehill will get on the field.

There’s growing sentiment that Tannehill could start from the outset because he already has a firm grasp on the playbook.

Messam sat down with Jesse Agler to talk about his first impressions of the organization and the adjustments he’s had to make to play in the states.

For starters, he’s having to adapt to the infamous South Florida heat and humidity.

“Guys have said I haven’t seen anything yet,” said Messam, who grew up in Toronto.

His success will likely spawn a new breed of seam-busting tight ends because the NFL is, of course, a copycat league. This, perhaps, was the Dolphins’ reasoning behind taking Michael Egnew in the third round of last month’s draft.

CBSSports.com’s Rob Rang could see that being the case, believing Egnew could be used to create mismatches for Dolphins receivers similar to the way Joe Philbin used Jermichael Finley in Green Bay.

Stanford head coach David Shaw spoke with Jesse Agler about Martin’s switch to right tackle and his transition to the NFL. 

“There’s going to be a transition because it’s such a different game,” Shaw said. “You’re trying to block Terrell Suggs and all these other guys who are big-time pass rushers, but Jonathan’s got the work ethic.

NFL Network’s Solomon Wilcots joined The Finsiders and praised the addition of Coyle to Joe Philbin’s coaching staff.

“I think you guys got yourself a steal there,” Wilcots said. “He’ll make you very competitive both sides of the ball.”

There’s been plenty of speculation as to whether the Dolphins will shift to more four-man fronts this season.

He, of course, played under Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman at Texas A&M, where they used a good chunk of the Dolphins’ new playbook. So once both he and third-round selection Michael Egnew were drafted, Tannehill contacted his former Big 12 rival, according to NFL.com’s Jeff Darlington. 

“Before I even (arrived in South Florida), he was texting me pictures of the playbook,” Egnew said.