August 1, 200521 yr The Dolphins' beleaguered offensive line suffered another blow Monday when backup center Wade Smith suffered what is believed a fractured right forearm during a morning practice, a source said. A timetable for how much playing time he will be forced to miss is not immediately known, but the fact Smith snaps right-handed could delay his return. Dolphins coach Nick Saban declined comment through a team spokesman. Smith's Memphis-based agent Brian Parker also declined comment. Smith was converted this offseason to center after playing left tackle during his first two NFL seasons with the Dolphins, who selected him in the third round of the 2003 draft. Smith was a consensus All-Rookie selection after starting 16 games in his first NFL season, but he was demoted after the second contest in 2004 behind Damion McIntosh and barely played the rest of the year. Smith was working as the second-team center behind starter Seth McKinney. Starting right guard Rex Hadnot received some repetitions with the first-team offense during Monday morning's practice. McKinney took Hadnot's spot at right guard. A Dolphins spokesman said the team did not have an immediate comment about Smith's status. Smith's Memphis-based agent Brian Parker declined comment. The Dolphins practiced Monday morning without offensive linemen Jeno James (heat-related illness), Jason Thomas (virus), Anthony Alabi (ankle) and Eric Wilson (unexcused absence).
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