His teammates learned in a hurry about Dorsey's dedication, watching him emerge in a defense defined by its hard hits and work ethic behind the scenes. That was among the first things Tomsula talked about with Dorsey during his visit last year.
"He's the kind of guy everybody should have on their team,
Adidas Superstar Clearance Sale," fellow lineman Ray McDonald said. "I saw the way he worked this offseason. He works real hard at his craft and it's showing up on the field."