The bye week gives Bowser a chance to breathe

For Tyus Bowser, this bye week is a chance for the Miami Dolphins’ new outside linebacker to settle in.

Bowser flew from Seattle to Boston last week on a red-eye, was released from the Seahawks’ practice squad and thrown into the mix.

After the cross-country flight, he was immediately taken for examination and taken to meetings and exercises. He was then forced into action, taking over for the injured Jaelan Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve last week.

“It was a lot; I can’t lie to you. Talk about getting red eyelids in Seattle at 7 p.m., getting here at 5:30 a.m., resting for 15 minutes, then going home.” Do a physical exam and really just try to yourself to prepare for a Sunday game,” Bowser said. “And it was definitely a lot, but luckily I’ve been in this league a long time and I understand what I need to do to be prepared and ready.”

The bye week allows for rest and learning

This bye week comes at the perfect time for Bowser. He can plant his feet firmly in the South Florida soil and get some much-needed rest. He can also work on learning the rest of the Dolphins’ defensive system.

“Oh yeah, man. I think this bye week is going to stick here,” Bowser said. “I’m just trying to get my sleep schedule back in order and really get used to the environment and the place – just trying to move forward for the next week.”

Against New England, Bowser was credited with one tackle in 33 snaps. He was initially credited with half a sack, but the NFL statisticians took it away. While Bowser wants the recognition, he is glad he was on the field.

“I have no idea. “I’m leaving my agent and anyone else who cares,” Bowser said. But I mean, hey, like I said, I’m just happy to be playing football again.

REUNITED BY TRUSTED TRAINERS IN SEATTLE AND MIAMI

Bowser played for Anthony Weaver, Miami’s defensive coordinator, when the two were in Baltimore. Weaver was his defensive coach, which made the transition much easier.

“Just the fact that I was familiar with the defense really helped me along the way,” Bowser said. “It was tough, but I had to do what I had to do and I think I did pretty well in the situation I was in.”

Before joining the Dolphins, Bowser played for former Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who is now the new Seattle boss.

He moves from one familiar situation to the next.

“It’s a lot of leftovers. I think just being with (Mike) Macdonald and ‘Weave’ (Anthony Weaver), they come from the exact same system in Baltimore,” Bowser said. “So very similar terminology and yeah, it was just a lot easier for me to understand and there were a few little wrinkles in it, but I was able to do it. “I’ve got to assert myself pretty well and go out there and play fast on Sunday.”