Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake posted 5.5 quarterback sacks in a limited role during the 2009 season, his first in the NFL. With veteran linebacker Joey Porter released in the off-season, and Jason Taylor signing with the New York Jets, Wake is expected to receive more playing time in 2010, and Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that Wake plans to push for a starting job on Mike Nolan's defense.

"I'm always hungry for more," Wake told Salguero. "Everybody wants to do that. But I'm always hungry for more. That's what got me in the situation I am now. It's about not being satisfied. I wasn't satisfied with Canada. I wasn't satisfied where I was last year. I'm not satisfied where I am here. Every day I want more."

After dominating the CFL, Wake was primarily used on special teams (9 tackles) and as a situational pass-rusher last season, but is working at becoming a well-rounded defender.

"Like I said last year, I'm trying to be a good all-around football player," Wake said. "Obviously I'm working on my pass rush, but there are other things also. We have a new scheme, new coordinator, new coach, so I've been picking their brains."

Wake will compete with Charlie Anderson and 2010 second-round pick Koa Misi for a starting job. Prior to the 2010 NFL Draft, before the Dolphins selected Misi and opted not to make a serious offer on Jason Taylor, head coach Tony Sparano said he'd be comfortable with Anderson and Wake as his starting outside linebackers.

"There's some improvement needed and without a doubt there are some steps that need to be taken," Sparano said. "Am I comfortable? I would tell you that I feel comfortable in that these players are pretty diligent about their work and what they need to do to make themselves better.

"Some way or another there's going to be competition out there and the best guy will end up playing, but I do feel comfortable that we have good answers," Sparano added. "They're good young players. Whether or not we take the complete next step at the position remains to be seen but I hope that happens."

The complete next step may involve signing veteran outside linebacker Adalius Thomas, a favorite of Nolan's who was released by the New England Patriots last month.