Dolphins CB Byron Maxwell: ‘I have something to prove’

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DAVIE, Fla. — Organized team activities are just beginning, and there is a surprise player receiving early raves from Miami Dolphins players and coaches.

Veteran cornerback Byron Maxwell has been mentioned several times when asked which player is impressing in practice. Maxwell also was arguably Miami’s best player in the only session open to the media last week. He did a good job covering receivers DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills in team drills and picked off quarterback Ryan Tannehill for a big defensive play.

Not only has Byron Maxwell shined on the field during the Dolphins’ OTAs, the veteran CB has been valuable serving as a mentor to the team’s younger cornerbacks. AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Does this mean Maxwell is primed for a bounce-back season after struggling last year with the Philadelphia Eagles? Only time will tell. But the early results are evident that Maxwell is motivated as he tries to take over Miami’s No. 1 cornerback spot.

“I always feel like I have something to prove,” Maxwell said. “There are things on my list that I …

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