Warriors in the Pros: Bess, LaBoy, CJ

Via 4uhfan, a video of Davone Bess speaking to the Miami media about how the Dolphins receivers need to keep working hard and improving.

Bess has replaced Ted Ginn as the Dolphins primary kick returner. He's ninth in the NFL with a 25.5 yards per return average.

Travis LaBoy has been limited in Cardinals practice due to an injured ankle.

And C.J. Hawthorne spoke to the kids during a Buffalo Bills outing.

Ellison along with teammates Brad Butler and C.J. Hawthorne emphasized the lasting impact youth football had on them to a group of area youths before taking in a pre-viewing of The Express, a movie about the former Syracuse University great and 1961 Cleveland Browns number one draft choice.

Hawthorne said the game gave him an early respite from the troubles many youths face even today.

“Football was almost like an escape,” Hawthorne said. “I just wanted to get away- I wanted to get out of the house. I just wanted to do something positive.”

He said the teamwork taught in youth football still applies as a member of the Bills.

“In the NFL, it’s pretty similar,” Hawthorne said. “Coach (Jauron) always talks about the team. Even when it comes to game balls after the victories, he says the most important thing is his team.”