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First over/under for Dolphins win in 2008
2008-05-14 03:37:00 Sportsbook.com has released their over/under win totals for all NFL teams for the 2008 season. The Dolphins come in with the 2nd lowest total, with the win total for 2008 set at 5 1/2 wins. They are tied with the Chiefs, who are also pegged at 5 1/2 wins. The lowest total belongs to the Falcons, with 4 1/2 wins. As for the rest of the AFC East, the Patriots' total is set at 12. The Bills and Jets are both pegged at 7 1/2 wins. But back to the Dolphins. Five and a half is a tough play and both the over and the under pay out less than even money. I think most realistic Dolphin fans would tell you that 5 to 6 wins is probably what we should expect. So what do you think? If you HAD to bet, would you take the over or the under for the Dolphins in 2008? Poll Place your bets: Will the Dolphins go over or under 5 1/2 wins in 2008? Over Under 39 votes | Results
By: The Phinsider
Jumping Dolphins in Florida
2008-05-07 06:46:00 I recently took a business trip to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and had the chance to do some tourist activities while I was there. The highlight was a two-hour boat ride in Destin where we got a glimpse of several families of dolphins. The boat captain put the boat in full throttle and ...
Top Five Reasons to be a Miami Dolphins Fan
2008-05-06 00:00:00 Top Five Reasons to be a Miami Dolphins FanBy: Jennifer Jordan Being a Miami Dolphins fan comes with its fair share of heartache, with the team inconsistent these past few years. But, the same can be said about being a fan of any team (right, teams coached by Marty Schottenheimer?). ...
Dolphins sign 2, waive 4
2008-05-05 22:50:00 The Dolphins today have announced the signings of CB Scorpio Babers and LB Keith Saunders. Both were undrafted free agents who were given the opportunity to workout at the team's recently concluded rookie mini-camp. Also, the Dolphins have waived 4 players, two of which were with the team last year. Those two are LB Abraham Wright and DE Derrick Robinson. Wright, you'll remember, was a training camp standout last year under Cam Cameron and Dom Capers. Many thought he would make an ideal pass-rushing outside linebacker in Miami's 3-4. Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland clearly disagree. The two other players Miami has let go are WR Marcel Reece and CB Aaron Lane, both of which were undrafted free agents who the Dolphins signed last week after the draft.
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins Minicamp: Day One Notes
2008-05-03 01:47:00 As you all know, the Dolphins have their first minicamp this weekend and it features just rookies. Below are some of the highlights from the day courtesy of the local papers: First are some notes from Edgar Thompson: -Henne does have a long windup at times, but was accurate on many of his passes in windy conditions. He definitely throws a nice long ball. Henne also was the victim of a lot of drops. That’s to be expected for a QB working with a bunch of jittery rookies hoping to make a good impression. -One of them did stand out - Hawaii WR Davone Bess. He didn’t get drafted despite catching 108 passes last season and scoring 41 TDs in his college career. Bess (5-10, 195) is a little small and a tad slow (4.63 in 40), but he catches everything thrown his way. He made the best catch of the day, a diving grab on a down-and-in route thrown by Henne. -Jayson Foster also looks like he’s pretty dynamic. But at 5-foot-7, 170 pounds, the former Georgia Southern star ...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins Minicamp
2008-05-02 00:07:00 [Editors Note by Matty I] This was originally posted by Little Nicky. I just edited it for front-page posting. Also, here's the link to some more info on each player. [end note] I'm disappointed that the rookie minicamps aren't open to the public. I'm not sure how they've done it in years past, but I would definitely attend this year's if they allowed it. My question is, how can we get Matty a media credential? lol. Any ideas? I want a first hand account of how the rookies look instead of getting a recap on the radio from a clueless Joe Rose or a drunk Jim Mandich. Anyway.. Here's the final list of signings and tryouts for the rookie minicamp this weekend. The team officially announced 14 signings and 4 tryouts through UDFA. Signings Davone Bess WR (Hawaii) Titus Brown LB (Miss. St.) Mike Byrne OL (Delaware) Dan Carpenter K (Montana) Jayson Foster QB/WR (Georgia Southern) Dan Gore OL (Boise St.) Daren Heerspink OL (...
By: The Phinsider
Quick Hits: Dolphins cut 2; Ginn off return duties?
2008-04-30 02:45:00 GINN BEING REPLACED AT KR? There's an interesting little piece of information buried deep in a Sun-Sentinel article about the recent signings of a couple of undrafted free agent: Hawaii WR Davone Bess and Georgia Southern QB Jayson Foster. The quote from the paper says: Foster and Bess have been told they will compete for kick return roles, an indication the Dolphins are intent on lessening the workload of second-year receiver Ted Ginn Jr. Foster is an electrifying runner (see here ) who is being brought in as a wide receiver and return man. I'm a little surprised to see Bess was told he'll also compete for kick return duties, as he isn't as fast. But he is quick, reminding me of a Wes Welker kind of return man. The good news here is that this new regime does seem to want to lessen Ginn's workload, allowing him to focus on being the team's #1 receiver. I just wonder if we are losing some value in Ginn because of how dynamic of a return man he ca...
By: The Phinsider
Jake Long: Miami Dolphins 1st Round Pick Meets The Media
2008-04-29 20:19:00 I'm still uploading videos from the NFL Draft. For more, visit my YouTube channel Zennie62 and our NFL Draft blog. Here we see Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long get selected "number one" by the Miami Dolphins, then meet the media in the Interview Room downstairs. This is more of a kind of behind the scenes video for those who've never seen the process with the media. I also included his Mom holding up his Dolphins "Number One" jersey.
Dolphins collide mid-air, one dies
2008-04-29 08:58:00 A dolphin died over the weekend at a SeaWorld sister park after colliding with another dolphin during a guest interaction program.
Thomas Taken By Dolphins In 6th Round
2008-04-27 22:39:00 After falling further than the original projections, UConn Huskies offensive lineman Donald Thomas was finally taken by the Miami Dolphins with the 29th pick (195th overall) in the 6th round. Thomas had a good NFL Combine and it had been thought he would have gone in the 4th or 5th round today. Thomas will give the ...
By: Random Thoughts
Dolphins acquire LB Ayodele, TE Fasano from Cowboys
2008-04-26 08:28:00 I'm a little late to the party with this one. While I was out tonight, I received a surprising text message that read "Dolphins acquire Akin Ayodele and Anthony Fasano." And to my delight, the text wasn't a joke. Various sources, including ESPN , the Palm Beach Post , and NFL.com are reporting that the Dolphins have indeed acquired LB Akin Ayodele and TE Anthony Fasano from the Cowboys in exchange for Miami's 4th round pick. Ayodele, who will be 29 in September, spent his first 4 seasons in Jacksonville. He won the starting job midway through his rookie season and really excelled from there on out while in Jacksonville, averaging 87 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in his 4 years there. He then went on to Dallas, where he didn't make as much of an impact as I thought he would. But at 6'2, 250, Ayodele has the speed that Bill Parcells is known to covet from his middle linebackers. He's a player I've always liked, dating back to ...
By: The Phinsider
Cowboys trade LB Ayodele, TE Fasano to Dolphins
2008-04-26 05:05:00 The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round draft pick, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
REPORTS: Dolphins have offered Jason Taylor to Redskins, Bucs
2008-04-26 01:35:00 I'm sure these rumors will continue from now until tomorrow night, but here's the latest. First, as originally pointed out by "Layuma" in this FanPost, the Washington Post reports that the Dolphins offered Jason Taylor to the Redskins in exchange for their 1st round pick, number 21 overall. The report says that the Redskins are indeed shopping their pick, but the Redskins "don't see Taylor as a goof long-term fit with what they are trying to accomplish." Meanwhile, the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Dolphins and Bucs have been involved in talks regarding Jason Taylor: Here's the latest tidbit I've dug up through various channels: there appears to have been some discussion between the Dolphins and Bucs about a possible deal that would bring Jason Taylor to Tampa, probably for the Bucs' second-round pick. I've also been told that Taylor is not opposed to the idea because he has informed associates he would like to remain in Florida if traded. The article goe...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins Shopping Taylor: And other NFL Trade Rumors
2008-04-24 21:22:00 The Miami Dolphins are putting Jason Taylor on the market, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Taylor has quietly requested a trade out of Miami, and Miami is looking for another 1st round draft pick. Personally, I think this could help the Dolphins greatly, and I don't blame Taylor for
By: A Wikia Wiki
A passion for Persia, Disneyland and dolphins
2008-04-24 12:55:00 '); E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Text Size KISH, Iran: The indoor dolphin show was in full swing as Hossein Sabet walked in to a burst of applause from the 1,200 people in attendance.
By: Get rich
Miami Dolphins signs Jake Long
2008-04-24 01:51:00 The Miami Dolphins signed Jake Long to a five-year contract with $30 million guaranteed. The deal allows the Dolphins and Long to avoid a possible holdout. “It’s really important for us to know Jake is going to be on the field for us on time when training camp begins in July,” Coach Tony Sparano said. “That ...
By: Pabaon Sports
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Should Have Bigger Roles
2008-04-23 13:06:00 I’m 99% sure that I’d rather go to the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders website than the website of the real team for at least the next 15 years. As everyone has pointed out, this is clearly the only hope for this NFL franchise right now. In all honesty, ownership should really start thinking about putting these ...
Long Shot: Dolphins To Draft OT Long, Agree To Five-Year Deal
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NFL Draft Nuggets: Chad Johnson, Miami Dolphins, Bucs Draft Philosophy
2008-04-23 04:08:00 With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.. The Miami Dolphins select, Offensive Tackle Jake Long, from the University of Michigan. Yes, its only tuesday and the first Draft Pick has been signed, sealed, and delivered. I hate the early Draft signings, I really do. Talk about a buzz kill. How Goodell even lets it happen is beyond me. At any rate, good luck to the Dolphins. SBNation is 1 for 1 so far with the NFL Mock Draft. Not bad, not bad.. The St. Louis Rams are now on the clock! Marvin Lewis and the Bengals have it out for WR Chad Johnson (with good reason imo). The Redskins offered their '08 1st Round Draft Pick (No.21) and a potential '09 1st Round Draft Pick for WR Chad Johnson and got DENIED. The '09 1st Round Draft pick hinged on Ocho Cinco's ability to reach certain production plateaus. I have a feeling Chad Johnson won't see the field this season. Marvin Lewis seems crazy-stubborn-scorned enough to let that happen. Two 1st Round Draft Picks for Chad got denied, w...
By: Buc'Em
Dolphins Land Big Fish; Sign Jake Long
2008-04-22 22:00:00 The Miami Dolphins have made their selection with the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft five days early by signing Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a 5-year, $57.75 million contract with $30 million guaranteed. Reports had been that new Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland and VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells were interested in ...
By: Random Thoughts
Miami Dolphins make the top pick
2008-04-22 21:33:00 The Miami Dolphins have been on the clock since the 8th week of the season and they have already come to terms with the top pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Dolphins have signed Michigan tackle Jake Long to a multi year deal according to reports. The Dolphins had been rumored to be ...
By: Celebridiot
Dolphins sign Jake Long, plan to pick him No. 1
2008-04-22 21:00:00 The Miami Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Dolphins' Pick is In; Good News for the Bills
2008-04-22 21:00:00 In a development that has taken place remarkably early, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jake Long on a 5-year, $57.5 million contract ($30 million guaranteed), which will make Long the first overall pick in Saturday's NFL Draft. The Dolphins have been negotiating with Long for over a week; the team, headed up by Bill Parcells, had also been rumored to be interested in defensive ends Chris Long (Virginia) and Vernon Gholston (Ohio State). While at first glance it may not be the best news to hear that the draft's elite tackle prospect will be playing in the division, this is a development that could be a favorable one for the Buffalo Bills. It has been quite some time since the clear best option for the Bills in the draft has been to trade down; the Bills, who are likely to target a wide receiver or cornerback with their top pick, could trade down and still pick up the top player on their board (whoever that may be). With Long off the board at the t...
Dolphins Select Jake Long as #1 Pick in NFL Draft
2008-04-22 20:55:00 The Miami Dolphins have signed offensive tackle Jake Long to a five year contract and will make him the #1 overall selection in Saturday’s NFL Draft. Long played his college ball at Michigan. The contract is for five years and $57.75 million, with $30 million guaranteed. The Dolphins were interested in trading the top pick, but ...
CONFIRMED: Dolphins agree to terms with Jake Long to be #1 overall pick
2008-04-22 20:05:00 ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that the Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan OT Jake Long to be the team's #1 overall pick in Saturday's draft: he Miami Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long and will select him with the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday's draft, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The announcement will come at a 1:45 p.m. ET news conference. And if you head over to miamidolphins.com, you'll see on their homepage that they have a press conference scheduled for 1:45 pm for live broadcast on the site. The NFL Network will also carry the press conference, according to their bottom line ticker. **UPDATE 1:10 pm** FOX Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting the deal is a 5 year deal: Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on a five-year deal, FOXSports.com has learned, and Long is slated to fly into Miami later Tuesday to join his new team. **UPDATE...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins' Pick is In; Good News for the Bills
2008-04-22 20:00:00 In a development that has taken place remarkably early, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jake Long on a 5-year, $57.5 million contract ($30 million guaranteed), which will make Long the first overall pick in Saturday's NFL Draft. The Dolphins have been negotiating with Long for over a week; the team, headed up by Bill Parcells, had also been rumored to be interested in defensive ends Chris Long (Virginia) and Vernon Gholston (Ohio State).While at first glance it may not be the best news to hear that the draft's elite tackle prospect will be playing in the division, this is a development that could be a favorable one for the Buffalo Bills. It has been quite some time since the clear best option for the Bills in the draft has been to trade down; the Bills, who are likely to target a wide receiver or cornerback with their top pick, could trade down and still pick up the top player on their board (whoever that may be).With Long off the board at the top pic...
Sources: Dolphins agree to deal with Jake Long
2008-04-22 19:10:00 The Miami Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, sources told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. The announcement will come at a 1:45 p.m. news conference. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
CONFIRMED: Dolphins agree to terms with Jake Long to be #1 overall pick
2008-04-22 19:05:00 ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that the Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan OT Jake Long to be the team's #1 overall pick in Saturday's draft: he Miami Dolphins have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long and will select him with the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday's draft, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The announcement will come at a 1:45 p.m. ET news conference. And if you head over to miamidolphins.com, you'll see on their homepage that they have a press conference scheduled for 1:45 pm for live broadcast on the site. The NFL Network will also carry the press conference, according to their bottom line ticker. **UPDATE 1:10 pm** FOX Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting the deal is a 5 year deal: Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on a five-year deal, FOXSports.com has learned, and Long is slated to fly into Miami later Tuesday to join his new team. **UPDATE 1:14 pm** The...
By: The Phinsider
Reports: Dolphins in serious talks with Jake Long
2008-04-22 15:43:00 It’s looking more likely that the Dolphins will select Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long with the top overall selection in Saturday’s NFL draft. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Reports: Dolphins/Jake Long not as close as originally thought
2008-04-22 04:33:00 One of the most reliable NFL reporters is the NFL Network's Adam Schefter. In my opinion, he's the best and most accurate of all the analyst and reporters. And on Total Access today, Schefter had this to say, per rotoworld: As to reports the Dolphins are nearing an agreement with Jake Long, NFL Network's Adam Schefter says the sides are "closer," but wouldn't characterize them as "close." Meanwhile, the other reporter I most respect after Schefter is ESPN's John Clayton. And here's what Clayton writes in his blog on ESPN.com about the situation: People rushed to judgment on Monday thinking the Dolphins are close to a deal with Michigan tackle Jake Long. Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical in the negotiations because Miami has to determine if it can get a deal done. The Dolphins are naturally trying to get Long signed to a contract for less than the six-year, $61 million deal signed by JaMarcus Russell last season. Sources close to Long say it's prematu...
By: The Phinsider
Reports: Dolphins/Jake Long not as close as originally thought
2008-04-22 03:33:00 One of the most reliable NFL reporters is the NFL Network's Adam Schefter. In my opinion, he's the best and most accurate of all the analyst and reporters. And on Total Access today, Schefter had this to say, per rotoworld: As to reports the Dolphins are nearing an agreement with Jake Long, NFL Network's Adam Schefter says the sides are "closer," but wouldn't characterize them as "close." Meanwhile, the other reporter I most respect after Schefter is ESPN's John Clayton. And here's what Clayton writes in his blog on ESPN.com about the situation: People rushed to judgment on Monday thinking the Dolphins are close to a deal with Michigan tackle Jake Long. Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical in the negotiations because Miami has to determine if it can get a deal done. The Dolphins are naturally trying to get Long signed to a contract for less than the six-year, $61 million deal signed by JaMarcus Russell last season. Sources close to Long say it's premature ...
By: The Phinsider
RUMOR: Jake Long to Dolphins Hogwash?
2008-04-21 23:40:00 [editor's note, by Matty I] The following was originally posted by "Matt" in the diaries. I've just reformatted it for front-page posting and added my thoughts below the quote. The entire article is right here. [end note] Surely, the Fins and Bill “My Way Or The Highway . . . And A Foot Up Your Ass” Parcells would have to do everything in their power to squeeze Long into considering the offer, especially since Parcells is by all appearances committed to paying the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 less than what the first selection received in 2008. Absent such hardball tactics, the only deal that Jake Long would be doing is the JaMarcus Russell package, plus 15 percent. So we think that these reports are all part of the broader ruse to get another player to jump on an offer that currently is on the table. And we suspect that the other player in question is Ohio State linebacker/defensive end Vernon Gholston. [editor's note, by Matty I] This is an interesting theory that ...
By: The Phinsider
RUMOR: Jake Long to Dolphins Hogwash?
2008-04-21 22:40:00 [editor's note, by Matty I] The following was originally posted by "Matt" in the diaries. I've just reformatted it for front-page posting and added my thoughts below the quote. The entire article is right here. [end note] Surely, the Fins and Bill "My Way Or The Highway . . . And A Foot Up Your Ass" Parcells would have to do everything in their power to squeeze Long into considering the offer, especially since Parcells is by all appearances committed to paying the No. 1 overall pick in 2008 less than what the first selection received in 2008. Absent such hardball tactics, the only deal that Jake Long would be doing is the JaMarcus Russell package, plus 15 percent. So we think that these reports are all part of the broader ruse to get another player to jump on an offer that currently is on the table. And we suspect that the other player in question is Ohio State linebacker/defensive end Vernon Gholston. [editor's note, by Matty I] This is an interesting theory that I've seen tos...
By: The Phinsider
REPORT: Dolphins close to deal with Jake Long
2008-04-21 19:56:00 NBC Sports' Tom Curran is reporting that a deal is almost in place between the Dolphins and Michigan OT Jake Long. Curran writes: The Dolphins flirtations with Michigan tackle Jake Long over the past few weeks have been well-publicized but this morning, with six days to go before the draft, a league source is indicating that a contract agreement is nearly in place. Word that Miami initiated talks with Long's agent, Tom Condon, surfaced almost two weeks ago. Condon actually was in South Florida to meet with Dolphins officials. Miami's also made overtures toward Vernon Gholston but little other progress has been mentioned. We knew this week was going to be interesting, and it's started already. So far, I haven't found any other source corroborating Curran's report. However, Peter King, in his article today, writes the following: So before I give you my first-round picks, understand the following things that I know to be true this morning make this dr...
By: The Phinsider
REPORT: Dolphins close to deal with Jake Long (updated)
2008-04-21 18:56:00 NBC Sports' Tom Curran is reporting that a deal is almost in place between the Dolphins and Michigan OT Jake Long. Curran writes: The Dolphins flirtations with Michigan tackle Jake Long over the past few weeks have been well-publicized but this morning, with six days to go before the draft, a league source is indicating that a contract agreement is nearly in place. Word that Miami initiated talks with Long's agent, Tom Condon, surfaced almost two weeks ago. Condon actually was in South Florida to meet with Dolphins officials. Miami's also made overtures toward Vernon Gholston but little other progress has been mentioned. We knew this week was going to be interesting, and it's started already. So far, I haven't found any other source corroborating Curran's report. However, Peter King, in his article today, writes the following: So before I give you my first-round picks, understand the following things that I know to be true this morning make this draft ...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins and Hoochie Momma's
2008-04-18 14:15:00 This morning as I sip my coffee I have the balcony doors open to the ocean. The crashing of the waves is so common place in my subconscious now it will soon sound too quiet when we are on the road traveling through South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee and I hear the hum of the tires instead of the surf. Every morning this week I've watched for dolphins and whales as we've seen the
Dolphins GM?s slip may be hint to draft plan, or not
2008-04-17 22:55:00 At a news conference to discuss the draft, GM Jeff Ireland said he wouldn’t talk about the Dolphins’ strategy, and he didn’t discuss specific players. But one comment he made was surprisingly specific. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Dolphins low-balling Jake Long?
2008-04-17 05:47:00 Here's an interesting report by Rob Rang, who covers the Browns for scout.com. He reports that the Dolphins initial offer to Jake Long was low. How low? While insiders maintain the Dolphins have Jake Long as the highest-rated prospect in the draft, their grade on the All-American offensive tackle is only slightly higher than that of pass rushers Vernon Gholston and Chris Long. The Dolphins are so torn as to whom to select, they're essentially auctioning off the pick - for the lowest contract. Insiders tell me the initial offer sent to Jake Long's representatives was $10-15 million less than what the first and second picks of last year's draft (Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell and Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson) stand to earn with their rookie deals. Should one of the three be willing to sign for a significantly lower sum, the Dolphins could find themselves drafting a player who they don't necessarily have ranked at the top of their board. Now that's low....
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins low-balling Jake Long?
2008-04-17 04:47:00 Here's an interesting report by Rob Rang, who is a senior analyst at NFLDraftScout.com. He reports that the Dolphins initial offer to Jake Long was low. How low? While insiders maintain the Dolphins have Jake Long as the highest-rated prospect in the draft, their grade on the All-American offensive tackle is only slightly higher than that of pass rushers Vernon Gholston and Chris Long. The Dolphins are so torn as to whom to select, they're essentially auctioning off the pick - for the lowest contract. Insiders tell me the initial offer sent to Jake Long's representatives was $10-15 million less than what the first and second picks of last year's draft (Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell and Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson) stand to earn with their rookie deals. Should one of the three be willing to sign for a significantly lower sum, the Dolphins could find themselves drafting a player who they don't necessarily have ranked at the top of their board. Now tha...
By: The Phinsider
Schedule: Bills host Dolphins in Toronto on Dec. 7
2008-04-15 21:08:00 The Bills and Dolphins will take their AFC East rivalry north of the border on Dec. 7, when Buffalo hosts Miami to kick off its annual series of regular-season games at Toronto. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Dolphins regular season schedule announced; host Jets in opener
2008-04-15 20:14:00 Incase you missed it, the 2008 regular season schedule is set to be released today at 2 pm eastern. You can watch the release show on NFL Network, beginning at 2 pm. ESPN, I believe, is also doing something for it. Update [2008-4-15 14:2:49 by Matty I]: The Dolphins 2008 regular season schedule has been released. Here's how it looks: Week 1: Jets at Dolphins 1 pm Week 2: Dolphins at Cardinals 4:15 pm Week 3: Dolphins at Patriots 1 pm Week 4: BYE WEEK Week 5: Chargers at Dolphins 1 pm Week 6: Dolphins at Texans 1 pm Week 7: Ravens at Dolphins 1 pm Week 8: Bills at Dolphins 1 pm Week 9: Dolphins at Broncos 4:05 pm Week 10: Seahawks at Dolphins 1 pm Week 11: Raiders at Dolphins 1 pm Week 12: Patriots at Dolphins 1 pm Week 13: Dolphins at Rams 1 pm Week 14: Dolphins at Bills 4:05 pm (played in Toronto) Week 15: 49ers at Dolphins 1 pm Week 16: Dolphins at Chiefs 1 pm Week 17: Dolphins at Jets 1 pm Note: Beginning week 11, those times can change due t...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins give Jake Long a deadline
2008-04-14 18:43:00 SI.com's Peter King is reporting that the Dolphins have indeed given Jake Long a deadline to come to terms with a contract. Here's what King writes in today's "Monday Morning Quarterback" column, which by the way, is the best weekly internet column about the NFL: Miami is negotiating with one player right now -- Michigan tackle Jake Long. There is a deadline, yes; I don't know what it is. But if Long doesn't agree to a deal -- think of something less than the six-year, $62-million deal ($31 million guaranteed) signed by JaMarcus Russell last year -- Parcells will move to his next guy. My educated guess -- which an NFL front-office acquaintance of Parcells seems sure of -- is that the next candidate will be Gholston, the Ohio State defensive end. Interesting that we're now a week removed from the initial reports about the negotiations that have started and still no reference to Chris Long. Apparently, Peter King now believes that Vernon Gholston is option #2 for t...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins? Mauia arrested, accused of hitting man
2008-04-11 23:29:00 Dolphins fullback Reagan Mauia was charged with punching another man in the face and knocking him unconscious in a restaurant parking lot early Friday. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Dolphins begin contract negotiations with Vernon Gholston
2008-04-10 18:40:00 Yesterday, it was announced that the Dolphins had begun contract talks with Michigan OT Jake Long. Now today, as pointed out by bassman, it is being reported by the Sun-Sentinel that talks are also underway between the Dolphins and Ohio State DE/OLB Vernon Gholston. Nit surprisingly, the Dolphins are going to enter contract talks with basically all of the players that they might pick as a way to pit one agent against another, allowing the Fins to get the best deal possible. Yesterday, you'll remember, John Clayton reported that the Dolphins will also likely enter contract talks with Virginia DE/OLB Chris Long and LSU DT Glenn Dorsey. Both Clayton and and Adam Schefter believe that they will not talk with Matt Ryan, though I wonder why they wouldn't. After all, the more people the Dolphins to contract with, the better. But as of right now, we know that the Dolphins are talking to two players, Jake Long and Vernon Gholston, about becoming the #1 overall pick....
By: The Phinsider
Reports: Dolphins negotiating with left tackle Long
2008-04-10 15:23:00 According to several reports out of South Florida, the Dolphins, who own the first overall selection in the draft, have begun contract negotiations with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Dolphins Defensive Mock Depth Chart
2008-04-10 07:09:00 At the urging of one of our community members, OnTheGo, I decided to do a mock depth chart prior to the draft as a way to really see where this team needs the most help. To see the first part of this mock depth chart, click here. Now, onto the defensive side of the ball. Before we get started, though, a couple of notes. First, not all players will be listed, though I'll try to get everyone on here. Second, some players will be listed twice or more. No, it's not an error. Some players, especially in this kind of defense, can play more than one position. Lastly, we are assuming the team will use a base 3-4 defense, and that's what the mock depth chart will represent. DEFENSIVE END Depth Chart: Matt Roth, Randy Starks, Derrick Robinson, Rob Ninkovich This is going to be the make or break season for Matt Roth. He disappointed last year, but has good size and a good motor, which are two things Bill Parcells looks for. So...
By: The Phinsider
**BREAKING NEWS: Dolphins begin contract negotiations with Jake Long**
2008-04-09 23:26:00 The Miami Herald is reporting that the Dolphins have begun contract negotiations with the agent for Michigan OT Jake Long. Tom Condon, who is also Matt Ryan's agent, has been in Davie already on behalf of Long at the Dolphins' request. Of course, the idea here is to reach a deal prior to the draft so that nobody has to worry about a long holdout that prevents the #1 pick from getting into training camp on time. We all remember how ugly Jason Allen's holdout got and we know that owner Wayne Huizenga vows to never again go through a situation like that. Last year, the Dolphins did get all of their picks, including first round pick Ted Ginn, under contract and into camp on time. The article adds that the Dolphins still like Chris Long, though no talks have started between the Dolphins and his agent: Miami is still intrigued by Virginia defensive end Chris Long, but no in-person talks between Chris Long's agent and Miami are believed to have taken place to date. However, the...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins doing homework on "post 1st round" players
2008-04-09 20:58:00 We've spent a lot of time talking about what the Dolphins should/might do with the first overall pick in the draft. However, like many of you, I also feel that the key to this draft will be those middle rounds where valuable starters are found (rounds 2-5). Well Barry Jackson has some info for us on who the Dolphins will be bringing into Davie in the coming days: The Dolphins, who are making linebacker a priority, are bringing in Auburn's Quentin Groves, a potential second-rounder with 26 career sacks, and UNLV's Beau Bell, a potential third-rounder. (FYI: Miami requested more tape of Georgia's Marcus Howard and has closely studied several potential second-round linebackers, including Oklahoma's Curtis Lofton, USC end/linebacker Lawrence Jackson, Purdue's Cliff Avril and Tennessee's Jerod Mayo, although none of those five was booked for visits.) The Dolphins scheduled at least two left tackles for visits, Nebraska's Carl Nicks (highly skilled, but character issues) and...
By: The Phinsider
Dolphins Offensive Mock Depth Chart
2008-04-09 07:05:00 I recently received an e-mail from one of our regular readers/community members, OnTheGo, with an idea for a post. He believes that a good way to try and predict what the Dolphins might do on draft day is by taking a good look at the current roster. He suggested doing a mock depth chart. So, being a man of the people, I've decided to take action on his suggestion. And I look for you guys to do the same in the "comments" below. Today we'll look at the offense and tomorrow we'll focus on the defense. Now, a few notes about this depth chart. First, it isn't 100% complete in the sense that it does not list everyone currently on the roster. Second, you will see some players listed twice. That's not a mistake. Rather, it's probably because that particular player could play more than one position. Look for this, especially, when talking about the lineman. QUARTERBACK Depth Chart: John Beck, Josh McCown, Casey Bramlet, Matt Baker A...
By: The Phinsider
pink dolphins - back by popular demand
2008-04-05 12:58:00 these dolphins are so pretty… I re-posted these pics for dolphin rider.. Hope you like them!! |
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