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3 Things To Watch In Dolphins “Tuneup” Tonight
The Dolphins go into tonight’s preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers giving us mixed signals in the previous two games. While our starters looked dreadful against the Falcons starters during the first exhibition game, they looked like a team that could surprise all of the critics and contend for a playoff spot this year against the Panthers in last weeks game.
So...
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August 27, 2011
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Dolphins CB Tandem Not Quite The Best…Yet
With the season almost here, we are stating to see something that is not what one would normally see out of a Miami Dolphins team.
What we are starting to see from the coaching staff all the way down to the bottom of the roster is a confidence, or “swagger” that this team has not shown on a regular basis for a long time.
We saw it out of Tony Sparano when he stated...
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August 27, 2011
Sparano Confirms that Reggie Bush is the Dolphins Starting RB
Even though the Dolphins picked up former Chiefs workhorse back Larry Johnson Tuesday, coach Tony Sparano confirmed that Reggie Bush will be the starting running back.
“Yeah I think a different set of circumstances at that time,” Sparano said. “You know, I mean really different. I don’t think we’re really talking about the same situation right now.
“This is something...
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August 23, 2011
Fins Continue Looking at RB’s; Work Out Clinton Portis
Free agent running back Clinton Portis worked out for the Miami Dolphins today, Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com reports.
A 2002 second round pick out of the University of Miami by the Denver Broncos, the 5-foot-11, 219-pound Portis has 2,230 carries for 9,923 yards and 76 touchdowns over over his nine-year career, the last seven of which were spent with the Washington...
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August 23, 2011
Dolphins Announce Inking of RB Larry Johnson
The Dolphins have brought aboard a bruiser to go along with the shifty running of Reggie Bush. The Fins have announced the signing of free agent running back Larry Johnson. Terms were not disclosed.
The 31-year-old Johnson has rushed for 6,221 yards and 55 touchdowns in his eight-year career, which began as a first-round pick out of Penn State by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2003...
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August 23, 2011
Whether We Realize It Or Not Dolphins Give Us Reason To Cheer
The 2011-12 NFL season is almost here, and with that brings yet another season full of questions needing to be answered by our Miami Dolphins. Whether we like it or not there are only two more pre-season games to endure before that Monday night game against the rival New England Patriots is upon us.
You see, whether Chad Henne is throwing interceptions or touchdowns, whether our...
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August 21, 2011
First Impressions From Dolphins 20-10 Victory Over Panthers
In a week leading up to a game where fans were beckoning for the Dolphins offense to up the tempo and look to make the big plays, that is exactly what the Miami Dolphins offense did.
They amassed 417 total yards on offense while holding star rookie Cam Newton to only 199 yards.
Whether it was the play of Chad Henne, who looked better than he has in a long time, the inside linebackers...
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August 20, 2011
Fins Foil Newton’s Starting Debut in 20-10 Win Over Carolina
Chad Henne threw for 194 yards and Dan Carpenter connected on a pair of field goals as the Dolphins took care of first overall pick Cam Newton and the Panthers 20-10 in preseason action in Miami.
Henne played the majority of the contest and was 15-of-24, while Matt Moore ended 6-of-10 for 73 yards for the Dolphins, who topped Atlanta last week. Daniel Thomas and Lex Hilliard posted...
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August 19, 2011
Miami’s Most Valuable Blogger Awards 2011
After much deliberation and careful consideration of many nominees, CBS Miami has narrowed the field of Finalists down for this year’s MVB. And Dolphins Gab has made the cut!
Voting for finalists is open now through September 9th. No registration is required, and you can vote daily! Let your voice be heard – Vote now!
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August 18, 2011
Fins Look to Stop Newton and Carolina in Preseason Game Two
Cam Newton takes his act to the road for the first time in his fledging professional career this week, though the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft will have to share the spotlight when the Dolphins unveil their new main attraction before an awaiting home crowd for Friday’s preseason tilt with the Panthers.
The game will mark the Dolphins debut of Reggie Bush, acquired by...
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August 18, 2011
Fins Ink Former Jags WR John Matthews
The Dolphins have come to terms with former Jags WR John Matthews. The team waived WR Brooks Foster.
Matthews played in three games last season for Jacksonville without recording a reception. The San Diego grad was originally signed by the Colts as a rookie free agent in 2009.
In Jacksonville’s first preseason game last Thursday, Matthews had one catch for 19 yards.
Foster...
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August 16, 2011
Dolphins Ink Veteran LB Marvin Mitchell
Veteran linebacker Marvin Mitchell has signed with the Dolphins after spending the past four seasons with the Saints.
Mitchell joined practice Monday and wore No. 52, which was worn by Channing Crowder until his release last month.
Mitchell, a former seventh-round draft pick from Tennessee, played mostly on special teams for the Saints. Last year he had 30 tackles, one sack, two...
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August 15, 2011
Dolphins Pull Out Slight Victory Over Falcons In Comeback Win
The first game of the pre-season has come and gone now for the Dolphins, and it certainly had its ups and downs.
While the starters failed to impress in their time in the game, it was the backups that led the team to the come from behind win.
Both the starting offense and defense were ineffective against the Falcons starters, as Chad Henne failed to get anything going until the Falcons...
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August 13, 2011
Your Must Watch Players For Tonights Dolphins-Falcons Game
Tonight marks the kickoff of the 2011-12 football season for the Miami Dolphins. Tonight th Dolphins will go to battle against the Atlanta Falcons in their first of four preseason games. The Fins are in Atlanta as we speak preparing for the game.
What we know from camp this past week is this: the Dolphins have not spent that much time game planning for the Atlanta Falcons, nor have...
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August 12, 2011
Dolphins Ask Fans to Not Put Practice Videos Online
Portions of Dolphins practices have shown up on the internet and now Dolphins spokesman Harvey Green is asking fans who attend practices not to post videos on the Internet.
“We have rules in place that don’t allow fans to take video of practice,” Greene told Andrew Carter of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “Those rules exist so that we’re not placed...
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August 11, 2011
Former Dolphins LB Crowder Tells WQAM He’s Retiring
Last week the Pats tried out former Dolphins LB Channing Crowder, and now that a few days have passed, the LB says that he’s retiring.
The 27-year-old was let go two weeks ago by the Dolphins. He told WQAM radio in Miami that he was walking away from the game after six seasons.
Crowder was a starter for Miami since his rookie season but drew criticism for failing to make more...
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August 09, 2011
Dolphins Ink LB David Nixon
Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reports the Dolphins signed linebacker David Nixon today, the team announced. Nixon has previous stints with the Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans and the St. Louis Rams.
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August 09, 2011
Dolphins Work out Free Agent Safety Sha’reff Rashad
Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reports the Dolphins worked out free agent safety Sha’reff Rashad, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Rashad has previously played for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants.
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August 09, 2011
Grading The AFC East in Free Agency
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Unsigned players: LB Akin Ayodele (UFA), QB Brian Brohm (UFA), OLB Keith Ellison (UFA), RB Quinton Ganther (UFA), DT John McCargo (UFA), TE Jonathan Stupar (UFA), CB Ashton Youboty (UFA).
Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers WR Buster Davis, Aug. 5; Ex-Packers UFA ILB Nick Barnett, July 31; Ex-Jets UFA WR Brad Smith, July 29 (four years, $15 million); Ex-Dolphins UFA...
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August 08, 2011
Henne Starting To Pick Play Up, Perhaps Front Office Should Do The Same
The past week has been eventful for the Dolphins in training camp. Last Monday, the team held a scrimmage open to the public. True to form, the fans started to boo starting quarterback Chad Henne, chanting “We Want Orton”. Henne then later responded in a press conference that the chants did get to him, because he is human too.
While Henne’s rebuttal was taken quite...
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August 07, 2011
Dolphins Sign OT Ray Willis; Waive Rookie Micah Kia
The Dolphins have announced the signing of veteran offensive lineman Ray Willis. Undrafted rookie Micah Kia has been waived.
Willis was a fourth-round pick out of Florida State by the Seattle Seahawks in 2005. The 6-foot-6, 300-pound lineman appeared in 12 games his first three seasons in the NFL before started 26 of 32 games over 2008 and 2009, mostly at right guard and right tackle...
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August 07, 2011
Smith Not Very Good in Tryout with the Dolphins
Troy Smith was a one-time Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State. He was drafted by the Ravens, and ended up in San Fran playing with the 49′ers last season trying to get his career on track.
Now, Smith has gone from starting six games for the 49ers last season to losing a tryout to quarterback Kevin O’Connell for the right to backup Dolphins QB Chad Henne. That might be the worst...
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August 06, 2011
Dolphins Ink QB O’Connell
Well the Dolphins have brought in another quarterback to compete in this years training camp, only it’s not the one that may or may not have been rumored to be lurking in the shadows yesterday; Brett Favre.
Yes, instead of going through and pursuing Favre, the Dolphins have gone ahead and signed three year veteran and ex-Patriot and Jet, Kevin O’Connell to a contract...
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August 05, 2011
Dolphins Officially On Favre Watch
With the Dolphins still trying to find their answer at quarterback, they could possibly turn to Brett Favre as an option if he decides to come back for another go-round.
So far in camp Chad Henne has drawn boos, and admitted today that they do get to him somewhat, and Matt Moore has yet to practice. So that leaves the team still in limbo on who will be their future starter. Even...
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August 04, 2011
Dolphins Work Out Former Giants RB Tiki Barber
Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com reports free agent running back Tiki Barber worked out for the Dolphins on Tuesday.
It’s Barber’s first known workout since the transaction freeze was lifted last week. According to Glazer, “he looked good,” but the Dolphins want to see how Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush pan out before making a move. Barber will likely start generating more interest...
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August 04, 2011
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