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Browns LB McGinest to retire after '08 season
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 08 14:37:00 -0700 2008
Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last.
QB eager to compete to be Dolphins' starter
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 08 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Josh McCown has been a nomad the past six years, searching for a home in three NFL towns but never finding that perfect place to settle down, never finding that starting quarterback job that would end his travels.
Former Pats employee Walsh sends eight tapes to NFL
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 20:33:00 -0700 2008
Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh has reportedly sent the NFL eight tapes showing that the team recorded play- calling signals by coaches of five opponents over six games between 2000 and 2002.
Walsh sends NFL 8 tapes that don't include Rams' walkthrough
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 20:09:00 -0700 2008
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals.
Rhodes signs deal to return to Colts
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 19:44:00 -0700 2008
The Colts have put their tag-team runners - Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes - back together.
Rhodes to rejoin Colts
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 14:14:00 -0700 2008
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with running back Dominic Rhodes.
Eagles coach's son admits smuggling drugs into jail
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 13:14:00 -0700 2008
A son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid is heading to state prison after admitting he smuggled narcotics into his Montgomery County Jail cell.
Dolphins rookie WR takes unusual route
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed May 07 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The clichéd phrase fitting some undrafted free agents would be ''under the radar.'' Then there is Dolphins wide receiver hopeful Justin Wynn. Wynn is not just under the radar. He was under the radar's underground electrical lines.
Redskins' Randle El has knee surgery
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 21:27:00 -0700 2008
Washington Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday according to a report in Washington Post, but is not expected to miss any of training camp.
Bears release Archuleta
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 15:47:00 -0700 2008
The Chicago Bears released veteran safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday.
Giants give LT Diehl new contract
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 14:44:00 -0700 2008
The New York Giants signed left tackle David Di
Jets re-sign Poteat
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 13:14:00 -0700 2008
The New York Jets re-signed cornerback Hank Poteat on Tuesday.
Broncos reshape front office
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 13:04:00 -0700 2008
The Denver Broncos reshaped their football operations staff Tuesday, naming Jim Goodman vice president of football operations/player personnel and Brian Xanders assistant general manager.
Dolphins rookie makes one giant leap
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue May 06 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Look at the physique of Dolphins' sixth-round draft pick Donald Thomas -- short, massive neck; chest deeper than John Donne's poetry; Exxon-profit-sized upper arms -- and you would be excused for thinking Thomas (6-3, 303 pounds) must be a football player.
Dolphins rookie makes one giant leap
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 18:12:00 -0700 2008
Look at the physique on Dolphins' sixth-round draft pick Donald Thomas -- short, massive neck; chest deeper than John Donne's poetry; Exxon-profit-sized upper arms -- and you would be excused for thinking Thomas (6-3, 303 pounds) must be a football player.
Benson to fight charges of intoxication, resisting arrest
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 18:08:00 -0700 2008
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson believes officers used excessive force against him and plans to fight charges he operated a boat while intoxicated and resisted arrest on a Texas lake over the weekend.
Young receivers need to build upon the buzz
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The Dolphins have a serious and chronic problem at the wide-receiver spot. The team that once featured Paul Warfield and ''The Marks Brothers,'' Nat Moore and O.J. McDuffie is trying to emerge from a talent blackout at wideout. So far, neither Derrius Thompson, Marty Booker nor any of the other...
Rookie linemen bonding like pros
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The chemistry always existed. It always was natural and ordinary, the way most any friendship cultivates itself from those unknown beginnings into a more familiar future.
Sparano making a good first impression
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Watching from the sideline as his protégé coach orchestrated a minicamp workout this weekend, Dolphins vice president of football operations Bill Parcells hollered in the direction of Tony Sparano with a quick evaluation.
Taylor's too busy for Tuna
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon May 05 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor literally doesn't have time for the fascinating tension gurgling atop the Dolphins organization between Miami's star boss and Miami's star employee. Taylor's schedules and interests don't allow him to focus on the feelings of a single Tuna when he is now swimming with so many bigger fish.
Bears' Cedric Benson arrested on intoxicated boating charge
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun May 04 14:14:00 -0700 2008
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers.
Bears' Benson arrested for boating while intoxicated
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun May 04 10:04:00 -0700 2008
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested Saturday night and charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest near Austin, Texas, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Sparano a straight-talker
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun May 04 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Tony Sparano might never quote Socrates or recite proverbs from the Bible, but already the Dolphins' new coach is showing a talent his last couple of predecessors apparently lacked or simply declined to display in public.
Dolphins give WR a second chance
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun May 04 00:01:00 -0700 2008
His freedom was gone. And so was his scholarship. It had all vanished, melting away into 15-month sentence at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility, where Dolphins rookie wide receiver Davone Bess spent his days regretting the decisions that put him there.
Dolphins sign rookie NT
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun May 04 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Nose tackle Anthony Toribio began this weekend's rookie minicamp listed under ''minicamp workout players,'' a group so far down in the caste system that only their names, positions and numbers are listed on the minicamp rosters -- no heights, weights, birth dates, colleges or hometowns.
Dolphins start process of removing stench of 1-15
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat May 03 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The moving on and getting past began Friday in a way both tangible and symbolic. Dolphins were on a football field again for the first time since the mess that was last season ended. However far the road back to respectability proves to be for this beaten franchise, mark this...
Rookie QB Henne has sharp showing
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat May 03 00:01:00 -0700 2008
He played through the pain. No question about that. When a knee injury cost quarterback Chad Henne to miss two games last year, and when a dislocated shoulder sidelined him for another, the Dolphins' rookie wouldn't let the setbacks stifle his senior season at Michigan in its entirety.
Dolphins' long meets boss Ross
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat May 03 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Aside from some famous/infamous owners such as Oakland's Al Davis and Dallas' Jerry Jones, few NFL rookies could be expected to identify their team's owner on sight. And there's no newer entrant to the NFL owners' club than Dolphins half-owner Stephen Ross, who attended Friday's practice.
Denver QB Cutler diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 18:28:00 -0700 2008
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler discussed his latest obstacle on Friday after doctors diagnosed him with Type 1 diabetes.
Dolphins' top pick makes sudden impact
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 17:37:00 -0700 2008
Lionel Dotson is a very large man, with his 295 pounds filling out a 6-4 frame to overflow, and yet that large mass of muscle and bulk disappeared at times Friday afternoon. Every time Dotson, a Dolphins rookie defensive end, plowed helmet-first into Jake Long it was as if a...
Police: Colts' Harrison interviewed about Philly shooting
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 16:38:00 -0700 2008
Indianapolis Colts star receiver Marvin Harrison was interviewed by police about a shooting near his North Philadelphia bar this week. Lt. Frank Vanore said the investigation of Tuesday's shooting was continuing. Harrison has not been arrested or charged.
Vikings' Udeze to miss year recovering from leukemia
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 14:28:00 -0700 2008
The Minnesota Vikings officially placed defensive end Kenechi Udeze on the non-football injury list Friday, ruling him out for the 2008 season.
Report: Harrison involved in recent shooting
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 13:33:00 -0700 2008
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison has been accused of being involved in a recent shooting at a Philadelphia area bar he owns.
Browns sign GM Savage to 3-year extension
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 13:08:00 -0700 2008
The Cleveland Browns signed senior vice president and general manager Phil Savage to a three-year contract extension Friday.
Chiefs bring on former Payton winner
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 09:06:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with 17 rookie free agents on Friday, including former Walter Payton Award winner Ricky Santos.
DOLPHINS MINICAMP
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 00:01:00 -0700 2008
WHAT IS IT? The Dolphins will hold their first minicamp of the offseason this weekend, but none of the team's veterans is expected to attend. Instead, the camp will consist of rookies who were just drafted, signed as undrafted free agents or invited to South Florida for a special tryout...
All eyes on Henne
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 00:01:00 -0700 2008
You can be as happy as you want about Jake Long's arrival in Miami. But who wants to watch an offensive tackle go through practice drills all weekend? Let's not kid ourselves. This minicamp would be less entertaining than Jason Taylor's next appearance on Dancing With The Stars if it...
A shot for the lesser known
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri May 02 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The eyes that matter will occasionally be on the obvious. Some will marvel at offensive tackle Jake Long's massive frame. Others will evaluate every pass thrown by quarterback Chad Henne, no matter the qualifications of his targets. Phillip Merling's ability to pass rush also will get considerable attention.
Cutler has Type 1 diabetes
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 01 20:56:00 -0700 2008
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, his business manager Marty Garafalo confirmed Thursday night.
Lions sign RB Pinner
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 01 13:30:00 -0700 2008
The Detroit Lions signed free agent running back Artose Pinner to a one-year deal on Thursday. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.
Bengals waive two
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 01 11:10:00 -0700 2008
The Cincinnati Bengals waived linebackers Anthony Schlegel and Roy Manning on Thursday.
Falcons sign ex-FIU players
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu May 01 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Former FIU defensive back Nick Turnbull and former FIU and Dolphins receiver Chandler Williams signed free agent contracts with the Atlanta Falcons late Wednesday.
Bush lauds Super Bowl champion New York Giants
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 21:04:00 -0700 2008
Add this to the lore of championship ceremonies at the White House: President Bush believes in the Jessica Simpson jinx.
Tripplett among three added by Seahawks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 16:54:00 -0700 2008
Defensive tackle Larry Tripplett was among three players added by the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday.
Bush lauds Super Bowl champion New York Giants
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 14:29:00 -0700 2008
Add this to the lore of championship ceremonies at the White House: President Bush believes in the Jessica Simpson jinx.
Jags sign S Prioleau
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 12:49:00 -0700 2008
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Wednesday that they have signed unrestricted free agent safety Pierson Prioleau, and have also waived quarterback Lester Ricard.
Dolphins waive 2, bring in rookies
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The Miami Dolphins made a few more moves at the bottom of their roster Tuesday, waiving defensive tackle/nose guard Steve Fifita after one season and quarterback Matt Baker after three months, and bringing in more undrafted rookie free agents.
Parcells making his presence felt
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 30 00:01:00 -0700 2008
What do Dolphins players think after the first few weeks around the new regime? Some of their observations: Even in his executive role, Bill Parcells is making his presence felt during the offseason conditioning program. Parcells often walks around the weight room while the players work out, ''and you know...
Chargers ink OT Shelton to two-year deal
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 29 15:18:00 -0700 2008
The San Diego Chargers signed offensive tackle L.J. Shelton to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
Former NFL player shot and killed
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 29 09:38:00 -0700 2008
Former NFL player Ivan Caesar was fatally shot inside his home on Monday. He was 41.
Dolphins add 8 undrafted rookies
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 29 00:01:00 -0700 2008
In the early postdraft flurry of undrafted free agent signings, the Dolphins reportedly have signed eight: University of Delaware offensive tackle Mike Byrne, who helped keep Baltimore first-round pick quarterback Joe Flacco upright; Boise State offensive tackle Dan Gore; Portland State offensive tackle Daren Heerspink; Brigham Young linebacker Kelly Poppinga,...
Raiders release Rhodes
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 16:05:00 -0700 2008
The Oakland Raiders released running back Dominic Rhodes on Monday, just two days after drafting running back Darren McFadden with their top pick.
Raiders release RB Rhodes after taking McFadden in draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 15:55:00 -0700 2008
The Oakland Raiders released running back Dominic Rhodes on Monday, two days after using their top draft pick to take big-play back Darren McFadden.
Walker signs with Panthers
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 13:15:00 -0700 2008
The Carolina Panthers signed defensive tackle Darwin Walker to a one-year contract on Monday.
Dolphins sign 8 undrafted free agents
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 11:18:00 -0700 2008
In the early post-draft flurry of undrafted free agent signings, the Dolphins reportedly have signed eight: University of Delaware offensive tackle Mike Byrne, who protected Baltimore first-round pick quarterback Joe Flacco and was a Division I-AA Academic All-American; Boise State offensive tackle Dan Gore; Portland State offensive tackle Daren Heerspink;...
AFC North draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
RAVENS BDelaware's Joe Flacco fills their desperate need at quarterback. Unfortunately, quarterback and wide receiver have been Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome's undoing on draft day. With Jonathan Ogden retiring, they should have dived into the pool of offensive tackles before Round 4, but linebacker Tavares Gooden might help an aging...
'Dream come true' for UCF's Smith
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
University of Central Florida running back Kevin Smith is not shy about his potential. On his website (imke vinsmith.com), he boldly declared himself the top back available in the NFL Draft, placing himself ahead of former Arkansas star Darren McFadden.
Parcells-Taylor impasse slows building process
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor and Bill Parcells are at odds, and that should be hard to believe because these men need each other -- Taylor needing a genius football man to bring him a championship and Parcells needing a savant pass-rusher to bring him a championship defense.
NFC South draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
FALCONS BMatt Ryan might be the best quarterback in the 2008 or 2009 draft. Using the second-rounder on an offensive tackle was fine, but the Falcons still don't have a quality pass rusher or anybody to get cheap special-teams points or field position.
NFC West draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
CARDINALS DIn a division without great passing attacks, Arizona chose to improve an above-average secondary and hope UM defensive end Calais Campbell can find his dominant 2006 self somewhere inside his 2008 overweight body. Should have started with either a better defensive end or a power back -- read-and-react Edgerrin...
AFC East draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
DOLPHINS B-Thumbs up for using three of the first four picks on the lines, and we also like Chad Henne's mental makeup. But thumbs down for not finding a cornerback or possession wide receiver.
NFC North draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
BEARS B-Offensive needs abound, and they tried to address all but quarterback. In a bad year for wide receivers, it is not a bad value call to wait until the third round to take one.
Dolphins beef up the trenches
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
When he first arrived in South Florida as the Dolphins' new coach, Tony Sparano did his best to refute the notion that this new regime tends to favor physically massive players when it comes to building a team.
NFC East draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
COWBOYS B+Even better than getting two possible complements to Marion Barber -- speedster Felix Jones and powerful Tashard Choice -- the Cowboys moved back up into the first round to get a cornerback.
AFC South draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
TEXANS C+Life in the AFC South: Protect your quarterback, smack the other guy's quarterback and cover someone downfield. Houston has a problem with the first and the third, so we like the first two picks and wish they had stayed in that vein. Steve Slaton looks like the kind of...
AFC west draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 28 00:01:00 -0700 2008
BRONCOS BAlthough they got defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson from the Jets, they could have done more to solidify a soft rush defense that has to face Larry Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson and now Darren McFadden a total of six times a year. Props for starting to replenish an aging line.
Dolphins beef up the trenches
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:59:00 -0700 2008
When he first arrived in South Florida as the Dolphins' new coach, Tony Sparano did his best to refute the notion that this new regime tends to favor physically massive players when it comes to building a team.
NFC West draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
CARDINALS DIn a division without great passing attacks, Arizona chose to improve an above-average secondary and hope UM defensive end Calais Campbell can find his dominant 2006 self somewhere inside his 2008 overweight body. Should have started with either a better defensive end or a power back -- read-and-react Edgerrin...
AFC North draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
RAVENS BDelaware's Joe Flacco fills their desperate need at quarterback. Unfortunately, quarterback and wide receiver have been Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome's undoing on draft day. With Jonathan Ogden retiring, they should have dived into the pool of offensive tackles before Round 4, but linebacker Tavares Gooden might help an aging...
NFC South draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
FALCONS BMatt Ryan might be the best quarterback in the 2008 or 2009 draft. Using the second-rounder on an offensive tackle was fine, but the Falcons still don't have a quality pass rusher or anybody to get cheap special-teams points or field position.
AFC East draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
DOLPHINS B-Thumbs up for using three of the first four picks on the lines, and we also like Chad Henne's mental makeup. But thumbs down for not finding a cornerback or possession wide receiver.
NFC North draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
BEARS B-Offensive needs abound, and they tried to address all but quarterback. In a bad year for wide receivers, it is not a bad value call to wait until the third round to take one.
AFC west draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
BRONCOS BAlthough they got defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson from the Jets, they could have done more to solidify a soft rush defense that has to face Larry Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson and now Darren McFadden a total of six times a year. Props for starting to replenish an aging line.
AFC South draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
TEXANS C+Life in the AFC South: Protect your quarterback, smack the other guy's quarterback and cover someone downfield. Houston has a problem with the first and the third, so we like the first two picks and wish they had stayed in that vein. Steve Slaton looks like the kind of...
NFC East draft grades
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 22:42:00 -0700 2008
COWBOYS B+Even better than getting two possible complements to Marion Barber -- speedster Felix Jones and powerful Tashard Choice -- the Cowboys moved back up into the first round to get a cornerback.
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Parcells-Taylor impasse slows building process
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 20:37:00 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor and Bill Parcells are at odds, and that should be hard to believe because these men need each other -- Taylor needing a genius football man to bring him a championship and Parcells needing a savant pass-rusher to bring him a championship defense.
FSU's Fluellen first to be drafted
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 20:05:00 -0700 2008
Defensive tackle Andre Fluellen, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 24th pick (87th overall) in the third round, was the first Seminole selected.
'Dream come true' for UCF's Smith
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 19:14:00 -0700 2008
University of Central Florida running back Kevin Smith is not shy about his potential. On his website (imke vinsmith.com), he boldly declared himself the top back available in the NFL Draft, placing himself ahead of former Arkansas star Darren McFadden.
Dolphins' focus in the trenches
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 18:05:00 -0700 2008
When he first arrived in South Florida as the Dolphins' new coach, Tony Sparano did his best to refute the notion that this new regime tends to favor physically massive players when it comes to building a team.
Dolphins' focus in the trenches
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 18:05:00 -0700 2008
When he first arrived in South Florida as the Dolphins' new coach, Tony Sparano did his best to refute the notion that this new regime tends to favor physically massive players when it comes to building a team.
Jets sign NCAA career rushing leader Woodhead
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 16:54:00 -0700 2008
Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead, the NCAA's career rushing leader, signed a free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Sunday night, according to his agent.
Dolphins had called Chris Long's camp
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 16:50:00 -0700 2008
One behind-the-scenes postscript in the Jake Long negotiations came to light Sunday: The night before the Dolphins signed the Michigan offensive tackle, members of Chris Long's camp went to bed thinking their client likely would be Miami's No. 1 pick. Why?
Dolphins had called Chris Long's camp
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 16:50:00 -0700 2008
One behind-the-scenes postscript in the Jake Long negotiations came to light Sunday: The night before the Dolphins signed the Michigan offensive tackle, members of Chris Long's camp went to bed thinking their client likely would be Miami's No. 1 pick. Why?
Star college QBs highlight Day 2 of NFL Draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 16:34:00 -0700 2008
Several high-profile college quarterbacks, including USC's John David Booty and Hawaii's record-setting Colt Brennan, highlighted the nearly 200 players taken in the second day of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Dolphins spending time in the trenches
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 14:07:00 -0700 2008
Miami continued its approach toward rebuilding the trenches is resulting in what appears to be one of the more stable, sound drafts this team has had in years.
UM's Gooden taken by Ravens as 71st Draft pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 11:23:00 -0700 2008
University of Miami linebacker Tavares Gooden of Fort Lauderdale was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 71st overall pick Sunday morning -- the eighth choice of the third round.
Dolphins trade up and take Shawn Murphy
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 11:10:00 -0700 2008
In the NFL Draft's fourth round, the Dolphins gave Chicago a seventh-round pick to move up five spots in the fourth round and take 6-4, 320-pound offensive guard Shawn Murphy, son of former Atlanta Braves baseball star Dale Murphy.
Some well-known names in third round
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 10:57:00 -0700 2008
After threatening Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record in college, Kevin Smith now can concentrate - or at least dream about - Sanders' marks with the Detroit Lions.
UF's Andre Caldwell taken by the Bengals
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 10:33:00 -0700 2008
University of Florida receiver Andre Caldwell became the second Gator selected in the 2008 NFL Draft on Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the third round (97th overall).
Jake Long, Chris Long, Matt Ryan selected 1-2-3 in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 08:24:00 -0700 2008
Things were going so normally, so predictably at Saturday's NFL draft. All six players the league invited to the festivities hit the stage in the first half-dozen selections. Yawn. Then came the wake-up call: trade after trade after trade, affecting 14 of the 31 first-round picks. At one point, five...
Draft strategy sends message to players
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said with an Easter Island expression that the Dolphins spending a second-round pick on University of Michigan quarterback Chad Henne had nothing to do with last year's second-round quarterback pick, John Beck.
Dolphins add big block to rebuilding effort
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
At the end of a cul-de-sac on Mulberry Lane, a few blocks from the cornfields and tractors that make this place home, a new black Ford F-250 pickup is waiting in Jake Long's driveway.
Rumors of Taylor deal are wrong - for now
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Despite a flurry of rumors and even inaccurate media reports, the Dolphins in fact did not trade Jason Taylor on Saturday. The Dolphins didn't even field calls for Taylor, according to general manager Jeff Ireland.
Dolphins add big block to rebuilding effort
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
At the end of a cul-de-sac on Mulberry Lane, a few blocks from the cornfields and tractors that make this place home, a new black Ford F-250 pickup is waiting in Jake Long's driveway.
Dolphins' draft proves winds of change at gale-force level
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Phillip Merling -- the Dolphins' top pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday, not counting the guy you knew about four days earlier -- seemed a bit fuzzy on what he was getting himself into. Joining a team coming off a 1-15 season, that might not be entirely bad. Some...
Draft strategy sends message to players
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 27 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said with an Easter Island expression that the Dolphins spending a second-round pick on University of Michigan quarterback Chad Henne had nothing to do with last year's second-round quarterback pick, John Beck.
Dolphins' draft proves winds of change at gale-force level
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 20:30:00 -0700 2008
Phillip Merling -- the Dolphins' top pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday, not counting the guy you knew about four days earlier -- seemed a bit fuzzy on what he was getting himself into. Joining a team coming off a 1-15 season, that might not be entirely bad. Some...
Dolphins add big block to rebuilding effort
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 19:53:00 -0700 2008
At the end of a cul-de-sac on Mulberry Lane, a few blocks from the cornfields and tractors that make this place home, a new black Ford F-250 pickup is waiting in Jake Long's driveway.
Eagles snag RB Booker in trade with Dolphins
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 19:52:00 -0700 2008
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired running back Lorenzo Booker from the Miami Dolphins in a draft-day trade, the team announced Saturday.
Jags grab another Gator great
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 19:50:00 -0700 2008
Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey provided the first surprise of Saturday's NFL Draft when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the eighth overall pick.
Jenkins first Bull taken in first round
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 19:50:00 -0700 2008
The Cowboys added another Bull to their defense with the team's second first-round draft pick in Saturday's NFL Draft. Dallas selected South Florida defensive back Mike Jenkins with the 25th overall selection.
Bucs pick Aquib Talib in first round
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 18:35:00 -0700 2008
Aqib Talib insists he's learned from his mistakes.
Cowboys owner Jones on Pacman: Risk-reward needs to be done
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 18:07:00 -0700 2008
Jerry Jones isn't certain Adam "Pacman" Jones ever will play for the Dallas Cowboys. Yet the chance he might, and that he might play really well, was good enough for Jerry Jones to absorb the public-relations hit that comes with acquiring the cornerback known more for arrests than interceptions.
Raiders take Arkansas rusher McFadden at No. 4 in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 17:38:00 -0700 2008
Lane Kiffin readily admits that running back was not a primary need for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL draft.
Raiders take Arkansas rusher McFadden at No. 4 in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 17:07:00 -0700 2008
Lane Kiffin readily admits that running back was not a primary need for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL draft.
Dolphins hopes riding on Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:52:00 -0700 2008
It was exhausting to watch the The Newest Hope work the room on this, his first day officially representing the Miami Dolphins to the world.
Line of Scrimmage: Draft Notebook - Rams Go Long, Too
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:47:00 -0700 2008
If the St. Louis Rams ever want to see what they passed up in the 2008 NFL Draft, they can drive across the Show-Me State to Kansas City.
Dolphins fans happier this time around
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:40:00 -0700 2008
A year after showering since-dismissed coach Cam Cameron with boos, Dolphins fans attending Saturday's draft party departed in considerably better spirits.
Dolphins trade RB Booker for 4th-round pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:38:00 -0700 2008
Earlier in the offseason, the Miami Dolphins' new regime spoke of creating more opportunities and touches for 2007 third-round pick Lorenzo Booker.
Dolphins trade RB Booker for 4th-round pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:30:00 -0700 2008
Earlier in the offseason, the Miami Dolphins' new regime spoke of creating more opportunities and touches for 2007 third-round pick Lorenzo Booker.
Jaguars trade up, draft Florida's Harvey to fill D-line need
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 16:23:00 -0700 2008
Defensive line coach Ted Monachino was watching the NFL draft in his office when he learned Jacksonville had traded up 18 spots in the first round.
Giants select UM's Phillips
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 15:47:00 -0700 2008
University of Miami safety Kenny Phillips was selected 32nd overall by the New York Giants in Saturday's NFL Draft, extending the Hurricanes' streak of first-round picks to 14 years.
Dolphins hopes riding on Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 15:37:00 -0700 2008
It was exhausting to watch the The Newest Hope work the room on this, his first day officially representing the Miami Dolphins to the world.
Falcons take QB Matt Ryan with 3rd overall pick in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:35:00 -0700 2008
The Atlanta Falcons, looking for another franchise quarterback to replace Michael Vick, have picked Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan in the NFL. Ryan went third overall.
Chiefs go big, take LSU defensive tackle Dorsey at No. 5
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:35:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey with the fifth pick in the NFL draft.
Rams go Long, too, taking Virginia defensive end Chris Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:35:00 -0700 2008
The St. Louis Rams have selected Virginia defensive end Chris Long with the second pick in the NFL draft. Long, the son of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long, was an All-American last season.
Jets make fans happy, take DE Vernon Gholston with 6th pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:35:00 -0700 2008
The New York Jets tried to improve their pass rush in a big way Saturday, selecting speedy and powerful defensive end Vernon Gholston out of Ohio State with the sixth pick in the NFL draft.
Jags pull off trade with Ravens to grab eighth pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:17:00 -0700 2008
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a huge splash in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, trading four picks to the Baltimore Ravens to acquire the eighth overall selection.
Chiefs, Lions swap first-round picks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 14:12:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions pulled off a trade Saturday, swapping mid-first-round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Jets make fans happy, take DE Vernon Gholston with 6th pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:57:00 -0700 2008
The New York Jets selected Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston with the sixth pick in the NFL draft. Gholston is expected to play outside linebacker in the Jets' 3-4 defense.
Rams go Long, too, taking Virginia defensive end Chris Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:57:00 -0700 2008
The St. Louis Rams have selected Virginia defensive end Chris Long with the second pick in the NFL draft. Long, the son of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Howie Long, was an All-American last season.
Chiefs go big, take LSU defensive tackle Dorsey at No. 5
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:57:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey with the fifth pick in the NFL draft.
Anticlimactic first pick is all Jake to Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:50:00 -0700 2008
Saturday's start of the 2008 NFL Draft might've been anticlimactic to many, considering everyone's known since Tuesday that the Dolphins would take Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long with the No. 1 overall pick. Anticlimactic to many, maybe, but not to the already-signed Long.
Saints, Pats swap top-10 picks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:37:00 -0700 2008
The New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots pulled off a draft-day trade that allowed the Saints to move up three spots in the first round, from tenth to seventh.
Jags trade up, take UF's Harvey
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:35:00 -0700 2008
The Jacksonville Jaguars know what their fan base likes: the Florida Gators. For the second straight year, the Jags used their first-round pick to take a Gator when the organization drafted defensive end Derrick Harvey with the ninth overall pick on Saturday. The Jags selected first-round free safety Reggie Nelson...
Falcons take QB Matt Ryan with 3rd overall pick in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 13:22:00 -0700 2008
The Atlanta Falcons, looking for another franchise quarterback to replace Michael Vick, have picked Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan in the NFL. Ryan went third overall.
In a Draft Long on talent, Michigan's Jake goes No. 1
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 12:17:00 -0700 2008
Thanks to the work done in advance by the Miami Dolphins, the opening selection of the 2008 NFL Draft provided little drama. As expected, Miami selected former University of Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long with the first pick in Saturday's draft, merely formalizing what had been a foregone conclusion for...
Delaware QB Flacco's stock rising
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 11:29:00 -0700 2008
Joe Flacco sat near Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck and didn't flinch. He didn't appear intimidated and he held his own while joking with the star quarterbacks. He is the rising QB in this year's crop, a Division I-AA product from Delaware with a bazooka arm, a calm presence and...
Titans reportedly lock up LT Roos for six years
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 11:22:00 -0700 2008
The Tennessee Titans reportedly locked up the player responsible for protecting franchise quarterback Vince Young's blind side, inking left tackle Michael Roos to a six-year contract.
Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco's stock rising in NFL draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 11:15:00 -0700 2008
Joe Flacco sat near Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck and didn't flinch. He didn't appear intimidated and he held his own while joking with the star quarterbacks. Flacco appeared at a quasi-roast for Favre on Friday. One day later, the spotlight was to shift to the NFL draft, and neither...
Report: Pacman's agent, Cowboys agree to four-year pact
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 08:47:00 -0700 2008
Pacman Jones' agent Manny Arora and the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly agreed to a new four-year contract upon the completion of a trade with the Tennessee Titans.
Andre Caldwell didn't expect to spend five years at UF, but it might work out well for the Gators' talented receiver entering the NFL Draft.
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Wait pays off for UF's Caldwell It's funny that Florida receiver Andre Caldwell never had any intention of playing college football for five long years. In the end, it might have been the best thing for him.
Shula shares secret of good picks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has seen this before. He has been through dozens of NFL Drafts that appeared settled before they began -- just as today's drama appears already deflated by the Dolphins' announcement early this week that offensive tackle Jake Long would be the first overall selection....
Dolphins' focus now likely will be defense
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolphins expected to focus on defense beginning Saturday The Dolphins went to the offensive line to end any Who's Your Big Daddy? drama at the top of their 2008 draft. Expect the remaining draft drama the next two days to concern the defensive side of the ball.
Dolphins get 2 players in trade
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The Miami Dolphins traded a fourth-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys for linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano, a person familiar with the deal said Friday.
Dolphins expected to focus on defense beginning Saturday
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sat Apr 26 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The Dolphins went to the offensive line to end any drama at the top of their 2008 draft. Expect the remaining draft drama the next two days to concern the defensive side of the ball.
McFadden the next Peterson? Could be
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 22:12:00 -0700 2008
Darren McFadden could be the next Adrian Peterson, which nobody in the NFL can scoff at.
Dallas and Miami make trade
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 21:47:00 -0700 2008
On the eve of the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins have reportedly made a trade.
Shula shares secret of good picks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 21:24:00 -0700 2008
Legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has seen this before. He has been through dozens of NFL Drafts that appeared settled before they began -- just as today's drama appears already deflated by the Dolphins' announcement early this week that offensive tackle Jake Long would be the first overall selection....
Will UM draft streak continue?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 21:23:00 -0700 2008
First round, second round or any round, the NFL Draft could signal the materialization of longtime dreams for several University of Miami football players.
Dolphins' focus now likely will be defense
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 21:01:00 -0700 2008
The Dolphins went to the offensive line to end any Who's Your Big Daddy? drama at the top of their 2008 draft. Expect the remaining draft drama the next two days to concern the defensive side of the ball.
Dolphins acquire 2 players from Cowboys
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 20:07:00 -0700 2008
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.
Pacman-to-Cowboys deal still not done
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 17:07:00 -0700 2008
The Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans are on the clock with their Adam "Pacman" Jones trade.
Packers: Favre now officially on retired list
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 16:12:00 -0700 2008
The Green Bay Packers placed Brett Favre on the NFL's reserve-retired list, meaning he no longer counts on the team's 80-player roster.
Packers make it official and put Favre on retired list
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 14:52:00 -0700 2008
The Green Bay Packers placed Brett Favre on the NFL's reserve-retired list on Friday.
Favre not contemplating comeback to NFL
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 14:07:00 -0700 2008
Maybe the best proof that Brett Favre is the football icon of his generation came Friday when he became the cover boy for Madden NFL '09.
Mock draft: After Jake Long, who's next?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 12:10:00 -0700 2008
Welcome to the 17th annual NFL mock draft by me available now both in the traditional, printed edition of The Miami Herald as well as in the online version for those of you actively abetting the slow death of American journalism by being too cheap to buy a paper.
Mock draft: After Jake Long, who's next?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 12:10:00 -0700 2008
Welcome to the 17th annual NFL mock draft by me available now both in the traditional, printed edition of The Miami Herald as well as in the online version for those of you actively abetting the slow death of American journalism by being too cheap to buy a paper.
Judge denies bail for suspect in Sean Taylor killing
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 09:52:00 -0700 2008
A Miami judge will not free one of the suspects in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.
Shula: Dolphins have nowhere to go but up
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 08:25:00 -0700 2008
The ritual was a simple but necessary one. Every year for more than two decades, on the morning of the NFL Draft, legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula methodically made sure he created a few moments for God.
It pays to be a draftable defensive lineman
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 03:30:00 -0700 2008
Vernon Gholston dominated the Big Ten. Glenn Dorsey was an unstoppable force in the SEC. Chris Long made life miserable for blockers and ball carriers in the ACC. All three could go at the top of Saturday's NFL draft, just behind Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, who already has signed...
Building an NFL contender a long, slow process
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolfans can worry about global warming, the economy or McCain vs. Obama or Clinton because they need not concern themselves with the Dolphins' future. These days, with free agency and the salary cap, a roster can go from MD 20/20 to Super Bowl-flavored Dom Perignon in the time it takes...
Feely has mixed feelings about team's news
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolphins kicker Jay Feely had mixed emotions as he reflected on the Dolphins' week. traded. ''I hope he's on our team,'' Feely said Thursday after playing the first round of the LPGA Stanford Pro-Am in Aventura. ``It will benefit us if he's there and if they choose to make a...
NFL draft plans to pick up pace
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Prepping you for a draft weekend on the couch: Fans tuning in Saturday can expect not only a later start, but a quicker pace, too.
For No. 1 draft pick Long, advice from old pros
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Only one other offensive tackle has been taken No. 1 overall in the NFL draft: Orlando Pace. He played collegiately in Ohio. Last year, an offensive tackle was taken No. 3 overall, Joe Thomas. He played professionally in Ohio and went to the Pro Bowl as a Cleveland Browns rookie.
NFL draft plans to pick up pace
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 25 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Prepping you for a draft weekend on the couch: Fans tuning in Saturday can expect not only a later start, but a quicker pace, too.
For No. 1 draft pick Long, advice from old pros
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 22:01:00 -0700 2008
Only one other offensive tackle has been taken No. 1 overall in the NFL draft: Orlando Pace. He played collegiately in Ohio. Last year, an offensive tackle was taken No. 3 overall, Joe Thomas. He played professionally in Ohio and went to the Pro Bowl as a Cleveland Browns rookie.
NFL draft plans to pick up pace
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 22:01:00 -0700 2008
Prepping you for a draft weekend on the couch: Fans tuning in Saturday can expect not only a later start, but a quicker pace, too.
Building an NFL contender a long, slow process
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 22:01:00 -0700 2008
Dolfans can worry about global warming, the economy or McCain vs. Obama or Clinton because they need not concern themselves with the Dolphins' future. These days, with free agency and the salary cap, a roster can go from MD 20/20 to Super Bowl-flavored Dom Perignon in the time it takes...
Pacman-to-Cowboys deal proceeds _ slowly, carefully
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 16:26:00 -0700 2008
Considering all the baggage Adam "Pacman" Jones carries, maybe it should be no surprise that his move to the Dallas Cowboys is going slowly - and carefully.
Jets trade Robertson, waive four others
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 15:40:00 -0700 2008
The New York Jets traded defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos for a conditional draft pick in the 2009 Draft on Thursday.
Dolphins waive safety Worrell, 7 others
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 14:58:00 -0700 2008
The Dolphins did some minor house cleaning Thursday afternoon when they announced the waiving of seven bottom-roster players plus a waived/failed physical on safety Cameron Worrell.
Jake Long relaxed, other prospects antsy for draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 13:20:00 -0700 2008
NEW YORK - The anxiety, uncertainty and lack of control that go with being a top NFL prospect can be maddening. Jake Long sits back and laughingly scoffs at it. And why not: Long already knows where he's going, and when.
Goodell says he will approach Walsh material with open mind
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 12:10:00 -0700 2008
Roger Goodell is fully prepared to crack down again on the New England Patriots if his meeting with Matt Walsh uncovers a tape made of the St. Louis Rams' final walkthrough practice before the 2002 Super Bowl.
Parcells molding Dolphins behind the scenes
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 11:43:00 -0700 2008
Bill Parcells has seemingly disappeared since last December when he was hired to run the Dolphins. He did not speak to anyone when he fired coach Cam Cameron and general manager Randy Mueller. He did not introduce new GM Jeff Ireland or new coach Tony Sparano when he hired them.
Parcells molding Dolphins behind the scenes
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 11:40:00 -0700 2008
Bill Parcells has seemingly disappeared since last December when he was hired to run the Dolphins. He did not speak to anyone when he fired coach Cam Cameron and general manager Randy Mueller. He did not introduce new GM Jeff Ireland or new coach Tony Sparano when he hired them.
Intrigue begins at No. 32 for Fins
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 24 00:01:00 -0700 2008
It is a good thing Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland run a football team and not a television studio, because the duo erased any element of drama surrounding their No. 1 pick by deciding on offensive tackle Jake Long five days before their clock even starts ticking at the NFL...
Intrigue begins at No. 32 for Fins
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 23:09:00 -0700 2008
It is a good thing Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland run a football team and not a television studio, because the duo erased any element of drama surrounding their No. 1 pick by deciding on offensive tackle Jake Long five days before their clock even starts ticking at the NFL...
Titans agree to swap Pacman to Dallas
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 17:34:00 -0700 2008
The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys.
Rumors swirl despite Dolphins' stance on Taylor
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 16:43:00 -0700 2008
The Miami Dolphins say they are not going to trade Jason Taylor. That needs to be reported because it seems the numerous stories saying the Dolphins are talking to teams about trading their signature defensive player have convinced the public Taylor will need fitting for a new team's uniform before...
Report: "Pacman" heading to Dallas
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 16:09:00 -0700 2008
The Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans have reportedly agreed in principle on a trade for suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, though terms of the deal are unknown as of yet.
Walsh to meet with NFL Commissioner Goodell
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 13:59:00 -0700 2008
Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh has reached a deal with the NFL that will allow him to speak openly with the league about any knowledge or physical evidence he may have of the club's alleged spying tactics.
Bears sign WR Davis to three-year deal
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 12:39:00 -0700 2008
The Chicago Bears signed wide receiver Rashied Davis to a three-year contract Wednesday.
Pats add three veterans
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 12:14:00 -0700 2008
The New England Patriots added three more veterans to their roster Wednesday, inking punter Scott Player, tight end Marcus Pollard and defensive lineman Kenny Smith.
Walsh to meet with NFL about Spygate
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 11:09:00 -0700 2008
Former Patriots assistant Matt Walsh will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on May 13 about New England's videotaping of opposing teams.
Chiefs trade Allen to Vikings
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 07:50:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have traded Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings.
Report: Chiefs deal DE Allen to Vikings
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 05:50:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly agreed to deal Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for three picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Big building blocks taking shape
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The last offensive tackle the Dolphins drafted in the first round, Vernon Carey, got a look at the left side before being scooted over to the right side for three seasons. Tuesday's Jake Long revelation does the same thing -- scoots Carey back over to right tackle and adds a...
Dolphins pick reflects team's new mind-set
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
You looked around the room where the Dolphins introduced their new No. 1 draft pick Tuesday afternoon, and it made perfect sense that the young man they were introducing was Jake Long, the University of Michigan offensive tackle.
Lots of options for Dolphins at No. 32
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
With Jake Long set as the Dolphins' No. 1 pick, here's a look at scenarios for Miami's selection at No. 32, with several draftniks weighing in:
Now the really hard work begins for Dolphins
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The day had the look and feel of success with the Dolphins trotting out larger-than-life Jake Long to celebrate the signing of the NFL's first overall draft pick four days before the annual selection process actually begins.
Now the really hard work begins for Dolphins
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The day had the look and feel of success with the Dolphins trotting out larger-than-life Jake Long to celebrate the signing of the NFL's first overall draft pick four days before the annual selection process actually begins.
Dolphins secure top pick J. Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Wed Apr 23 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Wearing simple clothes and a simple smile, Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland playfully slapped the leg of a giant man seated beside him, explaining to an auditorium full of people why the team didn't send the private jet to pick this guy up.
Seahawks release former MVP running back Shaun Alexander
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 20:45:00 -0700 2008
From MVP to vilified to unemployed in a little more than two years. Shaun Alexander's free fall in Seattle was completed Tuesday when the Seahawks cut the running back who led them to their only Super Bowl appearance in 2006 and was rewarded soon after with a $62 million contract.
Lions sign Orlovsky, Peterman and Moore
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 19:40:00 -0700 2008
The Detroit Lions re-signed quarterback Dan Orlovsky, guard Stephen Peterman and defensive lineman Langston Moore to one-year contracts Tuesday.
Seahawks release RB Alexander
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 17:25:00 -0700 2008
The Seattle Seahawks released their all-time rushing leader, running back Shaun Alexander, on Tuesday.
Bengals coach calls Johnson's bluff, dares him to sit out
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 15:15:00 -0700 2008
The Bengals are calling Chad Johnson's bluff. Tired of the receiver's posturing for a trade, coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Johnson should keep his word and sit out the season - the strongest comment yet from an organization that is reluctant to let him go.
Cardinals could choose cornerback, running back in draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 15:15:00 -0700 2008
For only the second time since 1995, the Arizona Cardinals enter draft weekend without a top 10 pick. That's a sign that the Cardinals, who have had one winning season since moving to the desert in 1988, are moving in the right direction.
Saints confirm they have explored trading up from No. 10
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 15:15:00 -0700 2008
The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams.
Change of tactics: Redskins put draft ahead of free agency
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 15:15:00 -0700 2008
Vinny Cerrato walked into the auditorium at Redskins Park, took a seat and beamed like a kid in a candy store.
Selection of Long epitomizes Dolphins' new mind-set
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 14:39:00 -0700 2008
You looked around the room where the Dolphins introduced their new No. 1 draft pick Tuesday afternoon and it made perfect sense that the young man they were introducing was Jake Long, the University of Michigan offensive tackle.
Jake Long signs $57M deal with Dolphins, will be No. 1 pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 13:40:00 -0700 2008
Michigan tackle Jake Long signed a five-year contract with $30 million guaranteed Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, who plan to select him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
Jerry Jones says Cowboys' pursuit of Pacman stuck in neutral
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 13:40:00 -0700 2008
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday his pursuit of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones remains stuck in neutral following the arrest of a man in the nightclub shooting.
Castroneves on J. Taylor: He's not done dancing
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 13:14:00 -0700 2008
Despite one of Jason Taylor's worst performances on Dancing with the Stars Monday, last season's winner Helio Castroneves believes the Dolphins defensive end remains a top contender to reach the finals.
Line of Scrimmage: Dolphins Go (Jake) Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 12:15:00 -0700 2008
So it wasn't a smokescreen after all.
Dolphins will pick Jake Long No. 1
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 11:40:00 -0700 2008
The Miami Dolphins have come to terms on a multi-year contract with Michigan's Jake Long and will select the offensive tackle with the top overall selection in Saturday's NFL Draft.
Panthers' Rucker calls it quits
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 11:30:00 -0700 2008
Longtime Carolina Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Dolphins reach terms with Jake Long as No. 1 pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 10:14:00 -0700 2008
With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins will select . . . Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long. The Dolphins have scheduled a news conference for 1:45 p.m. Tuesday to announce an agreement of terms with offensive tackle Jake Long, who will become the first selection...
Bengals' Pollack to retire
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 10:00:00 -0700 2008
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker David Pollack will likely retire, head coach Marvin Lewis told the team's website on Tuesday.
Panthers DE Mike Rucker to announce retirement
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 09:15:00 -0700 2008
Mike Rucker, the second-leading tackler in Carolina Panthers history and one of the franchise's most recognizable players, is retiring after nine seasons.
Dolphins GM says 'defense' even as Miami negotiates with OL
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 09:15:00 -0700 2008
Last week, Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland stood in front of the South Florida media and said of the first overall pick in the draft: "This guy is going to be - you hope that he's a pillar of your defense for a long time."
The Dolphins are still searching for their next franchise quarterback, but will they risk the top pick in Saturday's NFL Draft?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 00:01:00 -0700 2008
When the Dolphins summoned Tom Condon to their headquarters a couple of weeks ago to talk about the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, the veteran agent knew the talk would center on offensive lineman Jake Long, but he also figured the subject of Matt Ryan would enter the...
Fins should roll the dice on Matt Ryan
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 00:01:00 -0700 2008
I tried on a medieval suit of armor, but it was hot in there, plus the chain-mail gloves made it too hard to type. I settled instead for a Kevlar vest and a surrounding platoon of those same Chinese bodyguards who have been protecting the Olympic torch.
Risk factor looms with top pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Tue Apr 22 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The countdown toward draft day continues. And so, too, do the negotiations between the Dolphins and the agent representing Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, who remains the primary target to become the team's No. 1 overall pick Saturday.
Pacman paid extortion cash to man arrested in Vegas shooting
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 19:47:00 -0700 2008
Adam "Pacman" Jones paid "extortion" money to a 29-year-old man arrested for a Las Vegas strip club shooting that left a club employee paralyzed, police said.
Oops: Dolphins now talking defense with 1st pick in draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 19:46:00 -0700 2008
Perhaps it was a slip of the tongue, or subterfuge scripted by Bill Parcells. Or maybe Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland inadvertently tipped his hand regarding the team's plan with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
Packers GM says team won't shy away from QB in 1st round
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 19:35:00 -0700 2008
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson won't pass up a worthwhile passer in this weekend's NFL draft.
Colts re-sign three vets
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:59:00 -0700 2008
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed a trio of veteran backups Monday, agreeing to terms on contracts with defensive tackle Darrell Reid, offensive guard Dylan Gandy, and tight end Bryan Fletcher.
Bengals' Thurman reinstated
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:54:00 -0700 2008
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman has been reinstated from a league-imposed suspension, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed the club on Monday.
NFL reinstates suspended Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:44:00 -0700 2008
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman has been reinstated by the NFL after being suspended for the last two seasons.
Chiefs agree to terms with lineman Smith
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:44:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent offensive lineman Wade Smith, the club announced Monday.
Titans looking to provide Vince Young with more playmakers
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:24:00 -0700 2008
Vince Young has an offensive rookie of the year award and a playoff appearance in his first two NFL seasons. His offensive numbers in that time? Well, he can run really well.
Signs still point to Dolphins drafting J. Long
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 13:24:00 -0700 2008
Two weeks after the Dolphins began negotiations with offensive tackle Jake Long's agent to make him the No. 1 overall pick, the team has yet to stray from its plan of working out a deal with its primary target as the draft nears.
Ravens have many holes to fill in NFL draft _ not just at QB
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 12:54:00 -0700 2008
If quarterback was the only position of concern for the Baltimore Ravens, their strategy for the NFL draft would be simple: Trade up from No. 8 to make sure Matt Ryan is wearing purple and black this fall.
Falcons GM Dimitroff says he's had offers for No. 3 pick
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 12:54:00 -0700 2008
Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Atlanta Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft.
Dolphins should draft QB Matt Ryan
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 12:39:00 -0700 2008
I tried on a medieval suit of armor, but it was hot in there, plus the chain-mail gloves made it too hard to type. I settled instead for a Kevlar vest and a surrounding platoon of those same Chinese bodyguards who have been protecting the Olympic torch. And now with...
Dolphins' chronic question: to draft a QB or not
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 11:09:00 -0700 2008
When the Dolphins summoned Tom Condon to their headquarters a couple of weeks ago to talk about the first overall pick in the draft, the veteran agent knew the talk would center on offensive lineman Jake Long but also figured the subject of Matt Ryan would enter the conversation at...
Dolphins' chronic question: to draft a QB or not
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 10:14:00 -0700 2008
When the Dolphins summoned Tom Condon to their headquarters a couple of weeks ago to talk about the first overall pick in the draft, the veteran agent knew the talk would center on offensive lineman Jake Long but also figured the subject of Matt Ryan would enter the conversation at...
Steelers re-sign OT Starks
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 07:44:00 -0700 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed offensive lineman Max Starks on Monday.
UF's Caldwell, Harvey primed for NFL Draft
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Mon Apr 21 00:01:00 -0700 2008
There could not be two more opposite personalities than the ones stitched into the internal fabrics of Andre Caldwell and Derrick Harvey.
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning marries college sweetheart
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 20 22:39:00 -0700 2008
A Super Bowl championship isn't the only big event this year for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
FIRST-ROUND KNOCKOUT?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 20 00:01:00 -0700 2008
It was April 24, 2004, and one by one, the names kept coming like touchdowns in a blowout: Sean Taylor, Kellen Winslow, Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams, Vernon Carey and Vince Wilfork.
Should Dolphins draft a QB high?
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 20 00:01:00 -0700 2008
A looming Dolphins issue: With so many needs elsewhere, should they invest the first pick of the second round on a quarterback? Or should they instead wait to take one much later or sign Chris Simms if Tampa Bay cuts him, as some expect?
The truth is complicated
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Sun Apr 20 00:01:00 -0700 2008
The truth is complicated. Your truth might not be my truth. We can be presented exactly the same information, on anything from race to religion to politics, and view it so differently that we end up with voices and fists raised. Even facts and statistics can be manipulated to merely...
Police make arrest in Vegas strip club shooting
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 19:10:00 -0700 2008
A Washington man was arrested Friday in the triple shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that led to the suspension of NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.
Vikings DE Udeze's recovering from leukemia
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 18:15:00 -0700 2008
His head shaved bald and his face a bit thinner than before, Kenechi Udeze otherwise looked fit and strong Friday as he proudly announced a pair of remarkable developments in his three-month fight against leukemia.
Broncos sign WR Jackson
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 16:35:00 -0700 2008
The Denver Broncos signed veteran wide receiver Darrell Jackson on Friday.
Bears sign WR Davis
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 15:05:00 -0700 2008
The Chicago Bears re-signed wide receiver Rashied Davis to a one-year contract Friday.
NFL prospects from small schools make big impression
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 00:01:00 -0700 2008
Kevin Smith answers the phone hurriedly, almost out of breath. ''I just got off the plane from meeting with St. Louis,'' Smith said Wednesday night after spending the earlier part of the day with the Rams. ``I've been training. Every chance I get to train, I'm training. I'm doing everything...
Ireland drops possible hint
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Fri Apr 18 00:01:00 -0700 2008
He wasn't here to talk strategy. So, please, no questions about which player the Dolphins might select with the top overall pick in next week's NFL Draft.
Dolphins GM Ireland drops possible hint
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 20:45:00 -0700 2008
He wasn't here to talk strategy. So, please, no questions about which player the Dolphins might select with the top overall pick in next week's NFL Draft.
NFL Network filing complaint with FCC against Comcast
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 15:14:00 -0700 2008
NFL Network is filing a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against cable TV giant Comcast in the latest legal wrangling between the two.
Chiefs in talks to trade Allen
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 14:31:00 -0700 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs are in discussions with several teams about trading defensive end Jared Allen, who led the NFL in sacks last season.
Packers to retire Favre's No. 4 during opener
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 14:31:00 -0700 2008
The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 during the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8.
Cardinals LB Dansby signs franchise tender
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 14:21:00 -0700 2008
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby has signed his one-year "non-exclusive" franchise tender, the team announced Thursday.
Los Angeles to get new football stadium
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 14:05:00 -0700 2008
Los Angeles, the only major-market city in the United States not to host a National Football League team, will see the construction of a new stadium to lure a franchise back to the city.
The Dolphin with slipperiest moves is the GM
Posted by: The Miami Herald @ Thu Apr 17 13:28:00 -0700 2008
He wasn't here to talk strategy. So no questions about whether the Dolphins have entered into negotiations with any players, please.<