Green jumping right in

Even though it was only new quarterback Trent Green's first day in South Florida, he still had time to begin watching film.

BY JEFF DARLINGTON

jdarlington@MiamiHerald.com

Wilfredo Lee / AP Photo

Miami Dolphins quarterback Trent Green smiles as he answers questions during a news conference Wednesday after the announcement of a deal in which Miami acquired him from the Kansas City Chiefs for a fifth-round draft pick in 2008.

IF YOU GO

• What: Dolphins Minicamp

• When: Today, Saturday, Sunday

• Times: Today, 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.; Saturday, 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Admission: Free

• Where: Nova Southeastern University training facility, 7500 S.W. 30th St., Davie

• Directions: Parking for fans for all three days is available at the Nova Southeastern University Medical School garage in Davie, located on the east side of University Drive, just south of S.W. 30th Street. Access to the garage is from either University Drive or S.W. 30th St.

He had been inside his new facility for a few hours by this point, maybe six at the most. Already took his physical. Met a few coaches. Even chatted with a couple of players.

No doubt, during Dolphins quarterback Trent Green's first day in South Florida, he was whisked from one stop to the next with few moments to spare. Surely, Green hadn't had a chance to focus on football yet, right?

''After watching film today,'' Green said during his introductory news conference Wednesday, ``Ronnie [Brown] has a lot better hands than I thought.''

Wait just a second, Trent. Did you just say something about watching film?

''Oh, yeah,'' Green said. ``I've already watched an hour or so of the practices that have been going on the last few days just to kind of get to know my teammates.''

Not exactly the typical new orientation. Then again, Green isn't exactly the typical new player. As a 13-year NFL veteran who has been waiting three long months for his eventual arrival, Green simply doesn't feel much of a need for Orientation 101.

So when the new quarterback takes the field for the first time today at the team's final offseason minicamp at 10:45 a.m., don't expect to see Green looking for any lessons on where to go or what to do.

The situation is simple: Green means go.

''There has been urgency on my part since the Chiefs made it known they didn't want me back,'' Green said. ``So yeah, I've had some urgency for a while.''

It's also clear the Dolphins are just as excited to have Green ready to compete at today's minicamp. Had he not made it into town by this weekend -- or if a deal had gotten done even a day later -- Green might not have had this opportunity.

That said, coach Cam Cameron said the timing was strictly coincidence.

''It's positive that he's here,'' Cameron said. ``We have a minicamp coming up that we had scheduled and a few more [organized team activities]. I think Trent knows he can benefit from those, but had it not worked out this week it could have worked out down the road.''

Yes, Green probably could have afforded to miss this weekend's minicamp, especially as a longtime veteran in the league. Not to mention, he's already familiar with quarterbacks coach Terry Shea from his stint in Kansas City -- and Cameron from an earlier stint in Washington.

''It's probably about 80-85 percent the same terminology,'' Green said. 'It's all the same offense. It's like how part of the country calls it `soda' and part of it calls it 'pop.' ''

Though Green was unable to study a Dolphins playbook in Kansas City -- even when it appeared his arrival was inevitable -- he was able to occasionally talk to Shea about what to expect.

'Terry had just expressed to me, `Trent, you are not going to have a problem when you get here,' '' Green said.

More important, it will be critical for Green to begin connecting with his wide receivers, especially Chris Chambers. Because of the constant carousel at quarterback in Miami, it has been difficult for the team's star wide receiver to ever grow comfortable with a quarterback.

That chemistry will be critical to the success of Green, Chambers -- and ultimately, the Dolphins' record next season.

''I think the potential is great,'' Green said. ``Chris Chambers obviously has been to a Pro Bowl and has played at very high level. I've known Chris for a couple of years.''

And now, he'll get to throw to him, too. Throws that Green can't wait to make.

''I'm just excited to be down here,'' Green said. ``I'm looking forward to the minicamp this weekend, getting to know my teammates and get to be a part of something really special.''

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