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Ricky almost on Benson's ill-fated boat trip
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu May 15 14:30:28 -0700 2008
Two days after turning down an interview request from me, Dolphins running back Ricky Williams told reporters at a private golf tournament outside of Austin, Texas, that he turned down an invitation to attend Cedric Benson's ill-fated boat party a...
"Their guys" vs. leftovers
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu May 15 14:00:34 -0700 2008
The Trifecta's additions have finally outnumbered the leftovers on the Dolphins roster, but a thorough look at the roster reveals Bill Parcells and the boys will inherit more possible starters from the Nick Saban and Cam Cameron era than they've...
Dolphins List: The Trifecta's top additions
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed May 14 13:58:12 -0700 2008
Bill Parcells and his boys wisely didn't stay pat with the 1-15 Dolphins team they inherited, embarking on a major face-lift courtesy of the moves made in free agency and the draft over the past four months. It's hard to...
Ever wonder....
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue May 13 16:56:45 -0700 2008
One of Bill Parcells' former players recently told me the Dolphins new warden is a firm believer that when an athlete starts setting himself up for life after football Parcells concludes "he's done." Outside of Parcells' machismo image, and button...
Mayock on Parcells
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue May 13 13:33:26 -0700 2008
Hey guys, just got off the phone with NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock, who by the way really nailed the first round picks this year. Did you know he was a Boston College cornerback who became a 10th-round pick...
Thing I think I think, Vol. IV
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon May 12 13:01:44 -0700 2008
Why is Channing Crowder my new hero? What quarterback would the Dolphins have selected if Chad Henne wasn't there in the second round? Wondering why I think this might be the week Jason Taylor gets sent home. There are five...
Connections to Parcells pays off
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri May 09 22:46:00 -0700 2008
Bloggers, do you ever wonder how four of the undrafted free agent rookies at minicamp happened to be from Fort Wayne, Indiana? Simple, they're all represented by Fort Wayne-based agent Eugene Parker, who has had a long-standing relationship with Dolphins...
Dolphins list: The leftovers
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri May 09 15:21:17 -0700 2008
The bodies are adding up. There's a stack of cadavers from old regimes that have begun to pile up this offseason. As the Trifecta begins to add "their guys" to the roster in the beginning stages of this rebuilding process...
Leaning up the Dolphins roster
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue May 06 12:19:46 -0700 2008
The Dolphins roster is getting mighty lean, and minicamp hasn't even arrived. Each week it seems like someone from the Danger Zone list I created nearly a month ago is gets their head carved off. Quarterbacks Casey Bramlet and Matt...
Dolphins weekend roundup
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon May 05 13:33:39 -0700 2008
In case you've been under a rock somewhere, or simply decided to have a life this weekend, here's a quick rundown of what happened this weekend in Dolphins-land at the rookie minicamp. Bill Parcells was hovering around practice from start...
Summary of Dolphins rookie camp
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun May 04 14:32:19 -0700 2008
To be honest, it's extremely had to tell much based about the players participating in this weekend's rookie camp, but some hints about these Dolphin newbies have been provided by the coaches and players. Jake Long is head and shoulders...
Rookie camp: Day 2
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat May 03 18:29:22 -0700 2008
The one thing I like about Tony Sparano is his honesty, and ability to communicate. I'm sensing he's much like his mentor. He rarely holds back when he's got something to say. Today the Dolphins new head coach shared some...
Post practice quick hits
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri May 02 21:05:15 -0700 2008
New Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne is loud. Ultra loud! His voice can he heard all over the Dolphins practice field. It carries, and that's a good thing. Let's just put it this way. I heard every word he said behind...
Live blogging scrapped by Dolphins
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri May 02 17:38:13 -0700 2008
There's nothing better than being on the ground floor of a movement. Who had some Z. Cavarrici pants or Capezio shoes back in junior high (Thanks Sedano for the idea. That music was giving me flashbacks). I remember I wore...
Things I think I think, post draft
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri May 02 10:12:09 -0700 2008
For a number of reasons rookie defensive end Kendall Langford is the new Dolphin I'm most interested in watching during this weekend's rookie minicamp. I know most of you have stayed away from the Dancing With The Stars competition, but...
Live Dolphins Q&A at noon today
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu May 01 11:57:24 -0700 2008
Do you have a question about the Dolphins roster, the draft, or the Trifecta's management style you need addressed? If so, post it here and I'll try my best to address it on a question and answer session I'll be...
Jason Taylor makes beautiful "People" list
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 30 19:20:34 -0700 2008
Bill Parcells already isn't too happy with Jason Taylor's Hollywood escapade, and this latest honor likely won't sit well with the warden either since Parcells is looking for hardcore football players, and not pretty boys. Taylor, the Dolphins star defensive...
Dolphins list: Best brewing battles
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 30 12:52:49 -0700 2008
Competition usually brings out the best in us all. It keeps you driven, and that drive typically pushes you, AND your competitor, to get better. Ultimately, it improves productivity. The Dolphins blueprint this offseason was to create some heated position...
Jason Taylor raging like a bull
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 29 13:13:50 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor's been passive aggressive with the Dolphins this offseason, but when it came to taking on the aqua and white bull he went head on, charging it with the same fury he attacks quarterbacks. When I say bull, I'm...
You pick 'em
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Apr 28 19:00:18 -0700 2008
It's universally agreed by most draft analysts that the Dolphins got two steals in the 2008 draft, picking up Clemson's Phillip Merling and Michigan quarterback Chad Henne in the second round. If you check on the prospect chart of the...
The draft aftermath
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Apr 28 13:56:05 -0700 2008
No joking, this is an actual question I sent to a Cowboy beat writer. "Do me a favor, when you get time tell me the top 10 players who get cut from the Cowboys roster after training camp so I...
Grading Dolphins draft
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Apr 27 22:03:28 -0700 2008
It's proctor time. How would you evaluate the Trifecta's performance in their first draft as the Dolphins decision-makers? (CLICK ON THIS POLL TO VOTE).
Mining for draft gems
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Apr 27 18:21:56 -0700 2008
Thanks to Trent Green the Trifecta and Dolphins fans were able to fit in a nap during the draft's fifth round. But right about now is the time when NFL scouts start to earn their money. Who can find a...
Dolphins bulking up
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Apr 27 14:52:54 -0700 2008
Bill Parcells wasn't joking when he said the Dolphins will become a "BIG" football team. The Dolphins began round three by continuing to beef up the defensive line, selecting Hampton defensive end Kendall Langford with the third round pick they...
Dolphins draft recap: Day 1
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Apr 27 03:46:02 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor's still a Dolphin...for now. But tailback Lorenzo Booker got the boot because the former Florida State standout didn't fit the Trifecta's size requirements. The Dolphins used its first of two second round picks to snag Clemson defensive end...
Busy second round for Phins
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Apr 27 00:17:01 -0700 2008
The Dolphins stuck to their draft board and selected the highest rated player with the first pick in the second round, taking Clemson defensive end Phillip Merling. The Trifecta immediately moved from that select to trying to move star defensive...
Huzienga endorses possible Taylor trade
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Apr 26 19:07:47 -0700 2008
Back when the Dolphins were in London last season team owner H. Wayne Huzienga said if Jason Taylor or Zach Thomas wanted to be set free from football purgatory he wouldn't stand in their way. Well, it appears 50 percent...
Sexy or filling draft?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Apr 26 17:33:52 -0700 2008
Are you a meat and potato kind of guy, or do you prefer for your plate to be painted on with some kind of sauce, and dressed up with a garnish? That question parallels the decision Dolphins fans must make...
Dolphins pickup two potential starters
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Apr 26 03:03:24 -0700 2008
The Dolphins have gone right back to that Dallas well to fill two more holes on their roster. Instead of using the fourth round pick they owned up until tonight, the the Dolphins swapped it with the Cowboys for tight...
Thing I think I think about the draft
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Apr 25 14:33:25 -0700 2008
Here's the breakdown of the draft's talent base from what I understand. There is about 35-40 top shelf players in Saturday's draft, and about 75-80 (total) top end prospects. After that group there's a drop off to a pack of...
Dolphins trimming fat
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 24 20:57:38 -0700 2008
In an attempt to trim some of the fat on the roster the Dolphins have cut eight players who I predicted were previously in the Danger Zone. QB Casey Bramlet, LB Marcello Church, S Tuff Harris, CB Jereme Perry, WR...
Wanna be startin' somethin'
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 24 14:48:50 -0700 2008
Excuse the grammar on this blog title, but I'd say Michael Jackson's classic 80's song puts the Dolphins present situation in perfect context. The Dolphins want another first round pick, but their asking price for Jason Taylor is "too high...
Dolphins List: Players needing a big 2008
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 23 14:07:01 -0700 2008
No player's more motivated in professional sports than the guy who is entering a contract year, or is getting up there in age. That's a fact of life in this industry, especially in the NFL, where no contract is guaranteed....
Jake Long taking No. 1 spot
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 22 18:03:29 -0700 2008
With Michigan's Jake Long officially become a member of the Miami Dolphins it'll be interesting to see how the dominoes fall. Will Vernon Carey, who is entering a contract year, immediately get bumped over to right tackle, where his run...
Jason Taylor becomes a Cowboy
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 22 11:56:30 -0700 2008
Jason Taylor was cracking a whip on Monday, and it wasn't about his alleged request for the Dolphins to trade him to a contender. Taylor, the Dolphins star defensive end and face of the franchise (for now at least), wore...
Dolphins playing possum on QB?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 22 03:33:22 -0700 2008
Guys, although the Dolphins have visited Michigan quarterback Chad Henne more times (and vice-versa) than any other draft-eligible QB, my sources tell me that Delaware's Joe Flacco is their true target after taking one of the Longs with their first...
Dolphins draft targets
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Apr 21 15:17:14 -0700 2008
You know what they say about multiple choice tests right? Always go with your first answer because most of the time that gut feeling is right. Over the weekend I talked myself into the Dolphins selecting a defensive player...Virginia's Chris...
Draft shifts, for how and which LONG?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Apr 19 18:53:37 -0700 2008
You know those moments in cartoons when a light bulb appears above a characters head when something brilliant finally hits them? I had one of those following Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland's "Freudian slip." At least that's my vote of...
Smoke screen or Freudian slip?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 17 21:54:52 -0700 2008
I kept meaning to ask Jeff Ireland if he was much of a poker player, but time and team related questions wouldn't allow it. If you read my post press conference story (CLICK HERE) with the Dolphins new General Manager...
Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland unfiltered
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 17 21:02:12 -0700 2008
This is the point in the year where it's hard to believe anything that comes out of an NFL executive or scouts mouth because it doesn't benefit them to be honest. Successful drafter are those who have mastered the art...
Fins: Ireland pre-draft chat
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 17 18:28:31 -0700 2008
Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland set the ground rules early. "We're not going to talk about strategy in this press conference," he said. Still, here are some quick hits: -- He said the board is "pretty close" to ready. I'm writing...
Dolphins list: Draft Needs
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 16 13:31:36 -0700 2008
Virginia's Chris Long and Ohio State's Vernon Gholston are the two stud pass rushing linebackers the Dolphins have thoroughly investigated and are considering selecting with the No. 1 pick, but the position they play isn't exactly a need for this...
Visibility Can Only Help
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 15 14:45:51 -0700 2008
Tony Sparano will be pleased that the Dolphins will likely get to chalk up another W the win column tonight because Jason Taylor's performance Monday night on Dancing With The Stars was solid. As Sparano says, every week Taylor does...
The worst of bad ideas
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Apr 14 14:14:20 -0700 2008
Let me go on record saying that this idea about letting the time on the No. 1 pick expire to save money is the ABSOLUTE DUMBEST idea I've ever heard of regarding the NFL draft. THE SINGLE DUMBEST, and I...
Dolphins centered mock draft
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Apr 12 04:46:21 -0700 2008
Since the Dolphins draft team is conducting mock drafts on a weekly basis to get a good sense of where they are, I figured it would be a wise idea to put one together also. I'm only doing the first...
Size is not negotiable
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Apr 11 11:21:30 -0700 2008
I recently found two stories from Sports Illustrated very insightful and I figured I'd share them with you. The first was a former NFL personnel guy's experiences working against Bill Parcells, and his insight on how the Trifecta will conduct...
Dolphins danger zone
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 09 13:46:59 -0700 2008
Tony Sparano made it clear the present plan for the Dolphins roster is to consistently turn over the bottom half of the roster on an annual basis as the front office continues to upgrade the team's talent base. By consistently...
Linebackers and DE's coming in for visits
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 08 22:04:59 -0700 2008
Hey guys back from vacation and tennis coverage at Key Biscayne. I'm sure Omar the blogmeiser has kept you informed. Just because Chris Long seems to be the best choice for the Dolphins top pick doesn't mean they're not looking...
Dolphins Nuggets
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 08 14:21:02 -0700 2008
Can Ted Ginn Jr. be a No. 1 receiver? Which draft picks are the Dolphins working out this week, and what does it tell us about the No. 1 overall pick? Did the Dolphins have Browns quarterback Derek Anderson on...
Drafting a master plan
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Apr 07 14:23:53 -0700 2008
This is a journey into the make believe world of the Dolphins draft room as we put two and two together to come up with a plan that will mirror the organization's real plan for the 2008 draft. Just like...
Things I think I think, Vol. 4
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Apr 03 21:41:18 -0700 2008
The Trifecta has made it clear this roster is getting younger in a hurry, so it was extremely interesting that coach Tony Sparano totally forgot about Vonnie Holliday during the first 45 minutes of his Tuesday sit down with the...
Sparano breaks down new additions
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Apr 02 16:42:25 -0700 2008
There are two important terms Tony Sparano used during his hour-long sit-down Tuesday that I believe will be important in Dolphins-land from this point out because they will explain a lot about what the Trifecta did this offseason, and will...
Jason Taylor's future
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Apr 01 13:44:26 -0700 2008
If you believe the Mambo King is giving up professional football to become the Lord of the Dance you might as well bet the farm that the Dolphins will also win the Super Bowl this season. Neither are happening. At...
True trade value
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Mar 27 17:23:41 -0700 2008
The Dolphins should forget trying to trade the No. 1 overall pick, at least for now. Any respectable offers will come in the 48 hours before the draft, but that pick might as well be plutonium because I'm told no...
Naming rights
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Mar 26 17:00:32 -0700 2008
Here is your chance to be on the ground floor of a naming movement. We've flirted with what to call the Dolphins trio of power for weeks, and I've promised you a vote. Well, here it is. What shall we...
Thing I think I thing, Vo. 3
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Mar 25 16:05:23 -0700 2008
Does anyone know when the final episode of Dancing With the Stars airs? I only ask because I suspect that'll be when the Dolphins, or whichever team Jason Taylor's playing for next season, finally gets the defensive end back from...
Draft's blue light specials
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Mar 21 15:32:31 -0700 2008
More than the early draft misses, and numerous picks that have been traded away, I firmly believe the Dolphins roster was thinned out by previous regimes because of poor use of their second day picks. Take a good look at...
Henne moving up on Dolphins' wish list?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Mar 20 16:58:41 -0700 2008
Although my partner and seemingly every NFL exec at the Combine has grown in love with Delaware quaterback Joe Flacco, it seems that the Dolphins are focusing their ardor on Michigan quarterback Chad Henne as their potential second-round pick. My...
Dolphins Needs - Revisited
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Mar 19 17:20:54 -0700 2008
With free agency in the rear-view mirror, and the NFL draft a little over a month away this would probably be a good time to take another look at what the Dolphins picked up, and what needs remain despite all...
Matt Ryan's Pro Day
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Mar 18 21:06:14 -0700 2008
Hey troops, BC quarterback Matt Ryan shook off the cobwebs off his throwing arm and tossed it around today on the Eagles campus in Chestnut Hill. A BC record 72 media credentials were handed out and 22 teams were represented...
Good ole boy - Zach
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Mar 18 20:55:31 -0700 2008
Hey Dolfans, gonna sneak in a few informational blogs for you guys while Deuces takes a breather...In case you missed it, there was a good story in the Naples News Sunday on new Cowboys linebacker Zach Thomas. Ouch, it hurts...
Things I think I think, Vol. 2
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Mar 17 15:10:36 -0700 2008
I'm still not budging from my opinion that Jason Taylor will be traded, but I now believe it'll be closer to the trading deadline next season as opposed to the draft. The Dolphins have more than enough picks to sprinkle...
Proven versus potential
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Mar 15 10:06:24 -0700 2008
If you won the lotto today would you want all the money in your hand immediately, taking the lesser payout? Or would you take the 30 year installment plan, gambling that you'll live long enough to see it and spend...
Dancing with the Dolphins
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Mar 13 15:45:25 -0700 2008
I'm secure enough in my masculinity to admit I had a dream about a man last night, and actually remembered it. Maybe it was because I went to bed with work on my mind, but for some reason I kept...
Dolphins nuggets
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Mar 12 20:18:22 -0700 2008
The Dolphins have a long and illustrious history of trading away draft picks for what has amounted to garbage. I'm not going to name name (A.J. Feeley, Okay, I named one) because it'll open up old wounds, but I brings...
Things I think I think
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Mar 11 15:08:56 -0700 2008
There is little doubt in my mind that the Dolphins are stuck with the No. 1 pick unless they are willing to trade for a veteran like Panthers defensive end Julius Pepper and the No. 13 pick, or take far...
Dolphins depth: offensive line
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Mar 10 13:39:29 -0700 2008
It has been troubling how quiet the Dolphins have been when it comes to finding offensive line help, and the only think we can conclude when looking at the trifecta's limited moves to supplement the offensive line is that they...
Ricky Doesn't Trust Ricky
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Mar 07 14:59:26 -0800 2008
Ricky Williams is probably the most interesting and honest athlete I've EVER encountered. Truth is, he's a rare breed of human. One who is thoughtful, honest, and intriguing. But sometimes that honesty doesn't always benefit him, at least when it...
Dolphins depth: linebacker
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Mar 06 16:03:22 -0800 2008
Bill Parcells had the luxury of coaching Lawrence Taylor, one of my favorite football player of all-time. According to the people I've talked to that have worked under Parcells, he's been on a never-ending quest to find the next LT...
Flacco on the brain
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Mar 05 00:40:41 -0800 2008
The first thing to do when you realize you have a problem is admit it. Dolphins nation...I have a confession to make. I can't stop thinking about Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco. My man crush is growing, and I can't do...
Dolphins depth: secondary
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Mar 04 05:22:40 -0800 2008
A secondary is only as good as the pressure that's applied to the quarterback. If a quarterback has less than five Mississippi's to throw the ball a cornerbacks going to be pretty dominant shutting a receiver down because the quarterbacks...
Dolphins depth: skill positions
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Mar 03 16:47:12 -0800 2008
The first weekend of free agency filled in a lot of holes on defense, but there's still plenty of work to be done on this overhaul of the Dolphins roster. Let's take a look at the Dolphins depth chart piece...
Connecting the dots
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Mar 02 21:48:42 -0800 2008
This is the perfect time to share a theory I have about Bill Parcells and his new post as leader of the Dolphins' brain-trust. His job as executive vice president of football operations is basically everything he likes about being...
What is Jason Taylor worth?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Mar 01 21:44:14 -0800 2008
I've been a firm believer that Jason Taylor was on the trading block ever since the season ended. Sure Bill Parcells said he's in the business of "keeping good players," and Taylor ideally fits that Lawrence Taylor pass rushing role...
Dolphins nocturnal news
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Feb 29 05:16:40 -0800 2008
Free agency is finally here, the Dolphins are making moves just like every other NFL team, and my goal is to help you get all the information that can't make the fish wrapper since it's midnight. Well, now that LT...
Dolphins choices at NT slim
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Feb 28 14:08:39 -0800 2008
If the Dolphins do truly plan to play a 3-4 scheme next season acquiring Shaun Rogers in a trade from Detroit would be ideal.
Dolphins top needs in '08
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Feb 26 22:17:09 -0800 2008
With the free agency signing period inching closer to the starting line later this week, and the draft just two months away let's take a look at what the Dolphins' top needs are in 2008. 1. Offensive tackle - Cutting...
McFadden's dash may create trade partners with Dolphins
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Feb 25 06:43:15 -0800 2008
When Arkansas running back Darren McFadden crossed the finish line Sunday, the media horde gasped when 4.29 flashed on the TV screen. It was later changed to 4.33, still one of the fastest times in Combine history. McFadden has taken...
Hurricanes looking to extend first round streak
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Feb 24 22:23:24 -0800 2008
Tuesday will be a big day for Hurricanes safety Kenny Phillips because it will be his best opportunity to lock up the designation as the draft's top safety. Even then there's no guarantee he'll get into the first round. But...
Kyle Wright used as thrower
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Feb 24 16:25:46 -0800 2008
While Hurricanes quarterback Kyle Wright was invited to the NFL combine, he’s not participating in workouts with the rest of the draft eligible quarterbacks. Wright was added as a “thrower,” one of a select group of quarterbacks who will be...
Chris Long sparkles at Combine
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 23 21:53:33 -0800 2008
If the Dolphins select Virginia DE Chris Long with their top pick, they would be getting an articulate spokesperson in the locker in the mold of Jason Taylor. Here is Long's impressive interview today. HIs dad, Howie, would be proud....
McFadden buzz not so loud
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 23 17:02:58 -0800 2008
Guys, here's a Q and A from Darren McFadden yesterday. Not too impressive in front of a microphone or off the field. We'll see if his stock is dropping. He's running the 40 but not much else. Darren McFadden, RB,...
Combine chatter
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 23 01:25:38 -0800 2008
Guys, the chatter in the bustling hallways at the Convention Center are full of whispers from NFL execs and agents - Chris Long ... Chris Long ... going to the Dolphins at No. 1. If Miami can't trade out of...
Hear from the Dolphins new owners
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 23 00:03:35 -0800 2008
There's a new owner to blame when things go wrong with the Miami Dolphins. H. Wayne Huzienga sold 50 percent of the team to real estate mogul Stephen Ross on Thursday, (CLICK HERE FOR STORY) but still possesses controlling interest,...
Combine chatter: Flacco's no secret
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Feb 22 15:26:45 -0800 2008
Delaware's Joe Flacco is no longer anyone's little secret, and Dolphins fans should be disappointed in that. This former Pittsburgh transfer, who was recruited by a certain former Dolphins coach with a mustache but never allowed to challenge for the...
More Combine chatter
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Feb 22 00:56:10 -0800 2008
The rules committee told us what new rules or changes are being discussed. Falcons Pres. Rich McKay, Titans coach Jeff Fisher, Colts GM Bill Polian and Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome addressed us. They're studing the results of a survey regarding...
Boise LT Ryan Clady's at the Combine
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Feb 22 00:37:23 -0800 2008
Spoke to Boise State LT Ryan Clady, who's expected to go in the Top 10 possibly. He's been working out in LA with Hall of Famer Jackie Slater and future Hall of Famer Will Shields. One thing that scares me...
Combine report and Jake Long q and a
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Feb 22 00:25:00 -0800 2008
Hey guys, just checking in from Indy where the snow is coming down. So I buy a scarf at the famous Circle Center Mall (which connects to the Convention Center where the media is housed) and on the way back...
Heading to Indy and NFL Combine
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Feb 20 16:12:44 -0800 2008
Hey guys, back from covering tennis tourney in Delray and a couple of days off before heading off to Indy today to cover the Combine and check up on the NFL chatter regarding the Dolphins potential top pick. Omar and...
Jason Taylor's fancy footwork
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Feb 19 18:14:09 -0800 2008
What in the world is Dolphins front-man Jason Taylor thinking? He's already one of the NFL's prettiest human-beings, and now he's taking that smile and those pretty green eyes to ABC's Dancing With The Stars. The prettiest man in the...
Who is a keeper?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Feb 14 15:06:18 -0800 2008
Will other teams value Rex Hadnot's contributions more than his own team? Can safety Yeremiah Bell regain his standout form after an injury shortened season in 2007? Is Michael Lehan really starter material as an NFL cornerback? Is Jesse Chatman...
Who is a Dolphins keeper?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Feb 14 15:06:18 -0800 2008
Will other teams value Rex Hadnot's contributions more than his own club? Can safety Yeremiah Bell regain his standout form after an injury shortened 2007, and is he worth retaining? Is Michael Lehan really starter material as an NFL cornerback?...
What's the foundation?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Feb 11 18:44:01 -0800 2008
As a started point to determine exactly where the Dolphins franchise is, mirroring the process Tony Sparano and his new staff are presently finalizing, I put the roster of the NFL's worst team to the test to determine what's here....
What's the Dolphins foundation?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Feb 11 18:44:01 -0800 2008
As a started point to determine exactly where the Dolphins franchise is, mirroring the process Tony Sparano and his new staff are presently finalizing, I put the roster of the NFL's worst team under the microscope to determine what's here....
System must fit Dolphins talent
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Feb 07 19:57:02 -0800 2008
One of the boldest statements Tony Sparano made when he was initial hired is that the system the Dolphins run will fit the players, and not vice versa. It was Sparano's way of saying this new coaching staff isn't going...
System must fit Dolphins talent
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Feb 07 19:57:02 -0800 2008
One of the boldest statements Tony Sparano made when he was initial hired is that the system the Dolphins run will fit the players, and not vice versa. It was Sparano's way of saying this new coaching staff isn't going...
Dolphins defense: 3-4, or 4-3?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Feb 06 22:12:31 -0800 2008
One of the last undecided issues Tony Sparano and the staff must make is which scheme, and style of play the Dolphins defense will use in the upcoming season. This decision is critical because it will impact decisions made in...
Dolphins defense: 3-4, or 4-3?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Feb 06 22:12:31 -0800 2008
One of the last undecided issues Tony Sparano and the staff must make a decision on is which scheme, and style of play the Dolphins defense will use in the up coming season. This decision is critical because it will...
The Parcells coaching tree
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Feb 04 22:02:00 -0800 2008
Bill Parcells is primarily known for two things: rebuilding franchises, and putting together quality coaching staffs. That's why he was lured to run the Miami Dolphins, and holds what most in his business call a dream job because he'll get...
The Parcells coaching tree
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Feb 04 22:02:00 -0800 2008
Bill Parcells is primarily known for two things: rebuilding franchises, and putting together quality coaching staffs. That's why he was brought here to the Dolphins, and holds what most in his business call a dream job because he'll get most...
Super Bowl stuff
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 02 01:32:11 -0800 2008
Hey guys, sorry I haven't been keeping up with the blogs on the Super Bowl site but my computer got fried and I've been using hotel pcs and public pcs at the media room. Getting a machine Fed Exed to...
Super Bowl stuff
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Feb 02 01:32:11 -0800 2008
Hey guys, sorry I haven't been keeping up with the blogs on the Super Bowl site but my computer got fried and I've been using hotel pcs and public pcs at the media room. Getting a machine Fed Exed to...
Welker's vomiting a good sign for H.S. team
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 30 21:14:43 -0800 2008
Patriots receiver Wes Welker was a fan favorite during his brief tenure with the Dolphins, mainly because of his work ethic. That quality, dating back to his high school days, is well documented in a recent story by Tom Yantz...
Welker's vomiting a good sign for H.S. team
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 30 21:14:43 -0800 2008
Patriots receiver Wes Welker was a fan favorite during his brief tenure with the Dolphins, mainly because of his work ethic. That quality, dating back to his high school days, is well documented in a recent story by Tom Yantz...
Ricky Williams and Reality TV
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 30 15:23:07 -0800 2008
It turns out Dolphins running back Ricky Williams had more than six carries this season before tearing a pectoral muscle against the Steelers. Williams participated in a Spike TV reality show called Pros vs. Joes, in which sports fans go...
Ricky Williams and Reality TV
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 30 15:23:07 -0800 2008
It turns out Dolphins running back Ricky Williams had more than six carries this season before tearing a pectoral muscle against the Steelers. Williams participated in a Spike TV reality show called Pros vs. Joes, in which sports fans go...
Marino: Don't rush to judgment on Beck
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Jan 29 16:44:34 -0800 2008
I caught up with Dan Marino for the unveiling of his new wine, Vintage 13 Marino Estates, Monday at Dan Marino's Fine Food and Spirits in Miami. Marino talked about everything from the Dolphins current state as a team to...
Marino: Don't rush to judgment on Beck
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Jan 29 16:44:34 -0800 2008
I caught up with Dan Marino for the unveiling of his new wine, Vintage 13 Marino Estates, Monday at Dan Marino's Fine Food and Spirits in Miami. Marino talked about everything from the Dolphins current state as a team to...
As the staff turns....
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 28 23:45:15 -0800 2008
There's the daytime soap opera "As The World Turns," and now it appears the Dolphins could be featured in an NFL Network soap opera titled, "As The Staff Turns." Saints quarterback coach Pete Carmichael Jr. isn't officially out of the...
As the staff turns....
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 28 23:45:15 -0800 2008
There's the daytime soap opera "As The World Turns," and now it appears the Dolphins could be featured in an NFL Network soap opera titled, "As The Staff Turns." Saints quarterback coach Pete Carmichael Jr. isn't officially out of the...
The rise of assistants
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 28 17:58:36 -0800 2008
Bill Parcells recently admitted that he enjoys seeing his understudies grow and become promising young coaches MORE than he use to. That's why he'll probably enjoy this Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and the Giants more than most. Two...
Dolphins going young for OC
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Jan 26 15:01:39 -0800 2008
At one point the grizzled Dan Henning was viewed as the front-runner for the Dolphins offensive coordinator job, but as the week progresses it appears the position has been offered to Saints quarterback coach Pete Carmichael. I'm told this is...
Watch Ricky Run
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Jan 25 15:43:38 -0800 2008
Who said Dolphins tailback Ricky Williams can't still tote it? Sure he's trucking a few average dudes in this video clip of his Pros vs. Joes episode (CLICK HERE), but running backs never lose those instincts. They get slower. They...
Busy in Mobile
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 24 16:27:39 -0800 2008
The Dolphins have officially left Mobile. Jeff Ireland and crew have seen enough from the practiced, and interviewed enough players. They believe they have a good feel for the talent that's here so home they went. Most teams don't stick...
Cam's introductory press conference in Baltimore
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 24 05:06:42 -0800 2008
In case you miss Cam Cameron's media sessions, here's his introductory presser to the Baltimore media. There's no truth to the rumor that MIke Mularkey spoke for him. Do you think if Brian Billick went for it on fourth down...
Former Dolphins assistant to reunite with Saban
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Jan 18 23:41:48 -0800 2008
While Dolphins new coach Tony Sparano scours the country for assistants to fill out his depleted coaching staff, a couple of fired Dolphins assistants found employment. Offensive line coach Hudson Houck, one of the most respected O-line coaches in the...
How good is the Dolphins job?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 16 15:47:13 -0800 2008
The Colts job will likely be opening up in the coming days, but who really wants to follow Tony Dungy and constantly hear: "Dungy would have done it this way. Under Dungy they did this..." The Redskins are looking for...
Something brewing at Dolphins' camp?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Jan 15 16:01:12 -0800 2008
Could be a coincidence but the chiefs are huddling in team headquarters since early this morning when CEO of Dolphins Enterprises Joe Bailey arrived, as did Pres. Bryan Wiedemeier and owner H. Wayne Huizenga. Anybody thinking they're drafting a contract...
RB is not a need
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 14 21:40:20 -0800 2008
The worst kept secret in professional football is finally out. No, Tony Sparano hasn't been hired by the Dolphins, YET. That'll likely come later this week after H. Wayne Huizenga sits down with Bill Parcells' guy and gives the Parcells...
More on Fox report: regarding QBs
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Jan 12 17:37:16 -0800 2008
Just to clarify the report by Fox's Jay Glazer regarding the Keith Traylor-Joey Porter-Cam Cameron incident. He did a great job in getting all of that right but his comment about the players questioning Cam regarding playing John Beck over...
The quarterback commandments
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 10 16:29:30 -0800 2008
Even before Bill Parcells joined the Dolphins front office John Beck admits he was stuck on every word Parcells said during one of his informative ESPN segments. Beck said Parcells' 11 Quarterback Commandments were so good he had to write...
Cameron's final days weren't easy
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 10 01:40:24 -0800 2008
Guys, by now, many of you probably have read Jay Glazer's report on Fox sports.com the other day. It painted a sad picture of Cam Cameron's last days as a head coach. Perhaps, that's why Cameron didn't want to face...
Cam won't be unemployed for long
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 07 01:11:35 -0800 2008
While it may be tough for ousted Dolphins coach Cam Cameron to land another head coaching job in the NFL any time soon after his disastrous 1-15 rookie season, he should have no problem returning to his more comfortable role...
Bigger is better
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Jan 07 00:00:48 -0800 2008
The more research I do on Bill Parcells and his crew the more confident I've become that the Dolphins will either pick Glenn Dorsey with the No. 1 overall pick, or trade the selection for a bunch of first day...
Hud goes out with class
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Jan 04 17:15:11 -0800 2008
If there’s one assistant coach I wouldn’t have fired, it would’ve been offensive line coach Hudson Houck, who takes average linemen and molds them into solid units. Even this year’s line was improving on a weekly basis until injuries decimated...
Ireland blew big game as college kicker
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 03 19:23:03 -0800 2008
Baylor's Jeff Ireland missed three second-half field goals as Rice, a 20 1/2-point underdog, upset highly ranked Baylor, 20-17, during a 1991 Southwest Conference game. Baylor drove to the 18-, 22- and 9-yard lines, only to have Ireland miss field...
Failing Forward Fast
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Jan 03 14:43:57 -0800 2008
Cam Cameron wasn't the only reason the Dolphins went 1-15 in 2007, but he was the one person who was the most accountable for the situation the Miami Dolphins are presently in. He was the one person responsible for the...
Chad Johnson to Dolphins?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Jan 02 20:30:47 -0800 2008
Bill Parcells has never shied away from boisterous receivers in the past (Keyshawn Johnson, Terrell Owens), so the possibility of Miami native Chad Johnson joining the Dolphins doesn't seem so farfetched. Peter King's mention of this in his Monday Morning...
The starting block
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Dec 31 21:30:57 -0800 2007
And the race to rebuild the Dolphins is off and running. Change is brewing everywhere and there's a mad exodus taking place at the Dolphins complex. Players have been cleaning out their lockers after exit interviews, leaving the facility with...
Time to turn the page
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Dec 30 20:49:00 -0800 2007
The season's done, finally! The angel of death has come and gone, leaving Dolphin fans numb and ready to turn the page. Page one, rebuilding this franchise's front office, has already been turned (CLICK HERE to read about Randy Mueller's...
Green isn't ready to hang them up
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Dec 29 18:50:51 -0800 2007
Couldn't get this in the paper guys, but earlier this week, Trent Green made it very clear that he wants to come back and play next year. He said he has repeatedly passed all the concussion tests and isn't ready...
Cameron and Mueller could be gone by Monday
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Dec 29 01:42:18 -0800 2007
Former ESPN analyst Bill Parcells - now the head of Dolphins football operations - is loyal to the end to his former employers as he told ESPN Friday that he hopes to make his decision on whether to replace Dolphins...
Bill Parcells Unfiltered
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Dec 28 01:53:01 -0800 2007
Nervous and meek usually aren't two words that get associated with Bill Parcells very often, but that's exactly how he came across during Thursday's press conference. Maybe the reality of what he's actually been called on to do, to save...
Dear Big Tuna:
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Dec 27 18:35:35 -0800 2007
First of, let me say Welcome to South Florida. It's a great retirement spot, and let's be honest, you are here to enter the retirement stage of your career. Don't take offense to that brash statement because I fully understand...
Parcells should request Beck for Sunday
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Dec 25 07:07:23 -0800 2007
Merry Christmas everyone! It’s only logical that Bill Parcells would like to see rookie quarterback John Beck in Sunday’s season finale against the Bengals, so he could prepare for the draft. However, Cam Cameron said Monday that he’s sticking with...
Reality Check
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Dec 24 02:48:09 -0800 2007
The game you just patiently - or better yet - painfully watched puts a mirror up to this team. Sunday's manhandling by the Patriots showing everyone - including new boss-man Bill Parcells - the disparity between the Miami Dolphins and...
Hearing from Huizenga
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Dec 22 23:15:56 -0800 2007
All Dolphins fans needed to learn about owner H. Wayne Huizenga was revealed at last Sunday's win over the Ravens when he was caught on camera wiping away his tears. Me personally, I could never understand why many claim he's...
Hanging With Trent Green
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Dec 18 20:57:22 -0800 2007
Trent Green might not be on the field quarterbacking the Dolphins, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy. CLICK HERE to see what he's up to with Primetime, who gives us a glimpse at Green's new life in South...
Time to exhale
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Dec 16 22:37:14 -0800 2007
Jason Taylor and Dom Capers had one of those slow motion exchanges you only see at the airport when family members are reunited. The Dolphins franchise player and its defensive coordinator so excited by the franchise's first victory that pure...
Is play-calling too much for Cameron?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Dec 14 05:32:41 -0800 2007
Ravens coach Brian Billick is considering giving up the play-calling next season after directing Baltimore's 25th-ranked offense this season. I asked him if it was even more difficult for a rookie head coach to handle both roles as Cam Cameron...
Who's going to stop the run?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Dec 13 19:16:57 -0800 2007
The Dolphins already had a hard time stopping the run this season with some of its better defenders, but as the season had gone forward, and bodies begin to wear down, the problem has gotten worse. Can you believe the...
A coaches true essence
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Dec 12 19:40:01 -0800 2007
When pondering Cam Cameron's fate and the difficult decisions Wayne Huzienga will have to make at the end of the season I've had difficult getting something a former head coach turned talking head said out of my head. I'm a...
Getting Desperate
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Dec 10 15:59:24 -0800 2007
Enough of this stay the course talk. It's time to smash the panic button, repeatedly. With three games left and 0-16 staring them in the face the feel of the Dolphins locker room finally had the scent of desperation. Veterans...
A new low each week
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Dec 09 22:33:42 -0800 2007
Anytime you're inclined to think the Dolphins have hit rock bottom the depths of despair keeps going deeper. It just seems like new lows can be found each Sunday, and the 38-17 smack-down the Dolphins received from Buffalo backs that...
Five Must Do's
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Dec 08 18:39:54 -0800 2007
The season's been flushed down the toilet. Most fans think all the Dolphins have to look forward to in the four games of the 2007 season is to avoid becoming the first team to go 0-16. But there's plenty still...
Comedy at Camp
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Dec 06 23:04:06 -0800 2007
I have to be honest, it is starting to feel like I'm in the middle of a sitcom covering the Dolphins. On Monday it felt like I was watching the movie Office Space during the Monday press conference following the...
Will Zach be back?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Dec 05 02:12:06 -0800 2007
As expected the Dolphins shut down Zach Thomas for the rest of the season after he was unable to shake concussion-related symptoms that have knocked him out of the last five games and seven overall. What wasn't expected was the...
The barometer
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Dec 02 20:46:38 -0800 2007
What does it mean when the Dolphins gets embarrassed by a bad team? The Jets are probably the second worst team in the NFL this season, behind only these sad Dolphins, and Miami can't even touch New York. Not even...
Buried in the mud
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Nov 27 06:04:25 -0800 2007
How low are our expectations when its safe to conclude the Dolphins played well in a 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh that was by all accounts one of the ugliest, if not dirtiest, games of the year. The truth is this...
Just my 2 cents
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Nov 26 17:54:24 -0800 2007
Monday night's game against Pittsburgh's top ranked defense should provide John Beck a rock bottom moment. That's if the Dolphins are lucky. The Steelers aggressive 3-4 zone blitzing scheme will likely confuse Beck, and rough him up, but it will...
Infatuated with Ricky
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Nov 23 21:42:06 -0800 2007
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky....Where arth thou Ricky? That's what it's come to daily around Dolphins camp, especially with Joey Porter giving the world the silent treatment during his highly anticipated return to Pittsburgh. Where is Ricky Williams practicing? How is he...
Cameron vague on Ricky
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Nov 20 04:42:59 -0800 2007
Monday was supposed to be Ricky Williams return to the practice field, however, Dolphins coach Cam Cameron made it a voluntary work day and players were off limits to the media. Generally, Monday is a light day, but players are...
The setup
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Nov 18 19:43:42 -0800 2007
If I told you the Dolphins were going to get a punt returned for a touchdown, pick off three passes in the redzone, and knock the opposing quarterback out of the game.... all in the first half by the way.......
HOUCK EXPECTS TO RETURN NEXT YEAR
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Nov 16 19:46:12 -0800 2007
For those readers who have asked me when the contract is up for Dolphins offensive coordinator Hudson Houck, he told me today that it's through the 2008 season. Houck, 64, is largely responsible for molding an overhauled offensive line into...
Ronnie on Ricky
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Nov 16 19:33:41 -0800 2007
When Dolphins injured running back Ronnie Brown was a rookie in 2005, Ricky Williams helped prepare him for the NFL. "The main thing about Ricky was the time we spent together my first year he made the transition for me...
Chaos abound
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Nov 14 17:37:15 -0800 2007
In this monster of days, this storm of chaos surrounding a change at quarterback and the reinstatement of Ricky Williams, it's safe to conclude that the way Cam Cameron handles the team's numerous distractions will clarify concerns about his leadership...
Lemon or Beck?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Nov 14 04:25:17 -0800 2007
Today's the day. Or is it? Finally, the Dolphins future becomes the present. Or not? Dolphins coach Cam Cameron is expected to name rookie quarterback John Beck his starter for the upcoming Eagles' game. I think. Perhaps Cameron should hold...
Zach's not throwing in towel
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Nov 13 17:25:52 -0800 2007
Just by the looks of Zach Thomas' moves yesterday at his charity event it seems like the rest he's had for the past three weeks has done him good. If you haven't seen the Dolphins middle linebacker do the Souja...
Searching for impact players?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Nov 12 18:29:55 -0800 2007
Some days I feel like going to work with a brown paper bag over my head. It's really getting to that point in this 0-9 season, which has turned into everyone's worst nightmare. I'm getting numb to losing, pretty much...
Just Not Good Enough
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Nov 11 21:09:31 -0800 2007
The Dolphins brought a spirited effort to Sunday's game against Buffalo, but it still wasn't good enough, which seems to be the consistent story line of the season. This was Miami's best chance to win because they controlled three-quarters of...
Beck's day coming
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Nov 09 03:05:42 -0800 2007
Dolphins GM Randy Mueller said during an interview on WQAM-560 Thursday that John Beck's, "day is coming.'' In other words, Mueller all but said that Beck will be getting into a game real soon, like this week or next, whether...
Lorenzo Booker sighting
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Nov 08 16:01:42 -0800 2007
There have been three things this week that lead me to believe the Dolphins are closer to tearing off the wrapping that encases rookie tailback Lorenzo Booker, getting him closer to playing in his first NFL game. 1. The former...
What about Ricky?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Nov 07 03:53:23 -0800 2007
In case you're wondering fellow bloggers, I've been checking on the Ricky Williams' decision on a daily basis and today an NFL spokesperson said there's still nothing to report. Ricky's agent Leigh Steinberg told me recently that Ricky is in...
Over-Under revisited
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Nov 05 18:52:00 -0800 2007
Remember that little game we played at the start of the season called over-under. At the mid-season point I figured it was a good time to revisit it and see how on or off we were on season predictions. WIN...
Old Rope Trick
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Oct 31 21:11:24 -0700 2007
Last week Dolphins coach Cam Cameron reached into his bag of motivational tricks for the old rope trick. It almost worked as the Dolphins' defense seemed to click for the first time since the season opener. The Dolphins offense and...
Bye week blues
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Oct 31 18:32:27 -0700 2007
Wondering how do you get over an 0-8 start to the 2007 season? Trying to determine the best way for the Dolphins to use the bye week. Well, it seems like the doctor, or coach Cam Cameron, has prescribed rest...
At least....
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 28 20:33:12 -0700 2007
At least....the Dolphins are getting closer to pulling off a win, giving the Giants a bit of a scare in the final minutes of Sunday's tilt in London. At least....no one suffered a serious injury because of that HORRIBLE field....
Streaking tradition continues in U.K.
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 28 18:50:25 -0700 2007
Just before the halftime kick, the British tradition continued as a kooky, naked man streaked onto the field, naked - except what looked like a deflated football covering his genitals - and did a few pushups before the Bobbys came...
Cheers from Wembley Stadium
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 28 17:04:18 -0700 2007
Just got rocked by a cool rock band, The Feeling. They've got sort of a Beatles feeling to them. The Dolphins cheerleaders, all 41 of them, probably got goosebumps - from the cold and a raucous ovation - when they...
Touristy day in London
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Oct 27 19:28:04 -0700 2007
Cheerio pips, whatever that means. Drizzly and nasty as usual, but I did the sightseeing bit today, the double-decker bus all around London town. What a beautiful, but congested city. After stopping at the Tower of London, where I hung...
If I can speculate
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Oct 26 13:52:44 -0700 2007
If you'll allow me to speculate.... I can't help but wonder which player is getting his walking papers when the Dolphins return from London. The expected addition of Samkon Gato, whom the team picked up off waivers from Houston and...
London hasn't changed a bit
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Oct 25 15:25:40 -0700 2007
Cheerio, old beans, this is your London Dolphins correspondent Harvey Fialkov chatting you up from danky, drizzly, chilly England. I haven't been here in over 20 years and it hasn't changed a bit. The weather still stinks. A warning to...
As the season turns
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Oct 24 14:59:36 -0700 2007
Each week it seems like there's more drama to cover than football when dealing with the Dolphins. Earlier this week Ronnie Brown and Renaldo Hill suffered season-ending knee injuries. Ironically, those injuries happened on the same day middle linebacker Zach...
Taking a knee?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Oct 22 21:29:14 -0700 2007
Every time you think you know what rock bottom is the pit seems to get dug a little deeper for the Dolphins. The Dolphins are 0-7, have been embarrassed in just about half - if not more - of its...
On the bright side....
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 21 20:01:28 -0700 2007
Who didn't know Sunday's game against New England was going to be ugly? That's why I decided to take an unorthodox approach to Sunday's thumping by the Patriots. My goal was to watch the New England game searching for bright...
Green gets red light
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Oct 20 20:37:45 -0700 2007
The Dolphins continue the retooling of its roster by turning the page on Trent Green, putting the 37-year-old quarterback on the shelf for the rest of the season by placing him on injured reserve. Why now - did the Dolphins...
Would you trade Jason Taylor?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Oct 19 16:19:00 -0700 2007
Guys, although Jason Taylor didn't come out and say he wants out of Miami, he sure sounded envious of Chris Chambers getting traded to a contender earlier this week. "What do I think about the trade? Obviously I love Chris...
Finding the fix
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Oct 19 14:51:01 -0700 2007
I recently asked one of my coworkers his opinion regarding the Dolphins problems and his witty response was "How much time do you have?" While we both got a good chuckle from the cheap shot about this 0-6 team, it's...
Green pushing for return
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Oct 18 00:36:45 -0700 2007
It's not my norm to post Q&A's, but I figured those who feel Trent Green should be walking away from the game because of the concussions he suffered a week ago need to hear him in his own words. In...
Chambers trade a good start
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Oct 16 21:04:46 -0700 2007
First steps usually provide lasting memories because of their significance. They usually show signs of not just movement, but growth. Trading Chris Chambers to San Diego for a coveted second round pick might not benefit franchise now, but the Dolphins...
Joey Porter-Levi Jones brawl video
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Oct 15 13:52:58 -0700 2007
A videotape broadcast on FOX-TV Sunday showed Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter and several men from his group viciously attacking Bengals lineman Levi Jones in a Las Vegas casino last May. Porter already has been fined three paychecks or $141,176 by...
Time to rebuild, NOW
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 14 21:53:03 -0700 2007
Scrap it all! Just toss it in the can! The season has been over, and apparently so is this Dolphins team as it's presently built. There is no longer a question, maybe it's just one loss, or two, or three...
This could be the week
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Oct 12 19:16:58 -0700 2007
For some strange reason I feel like this is the week the stars are going to align and the Dolphins will finally pull off the first win of the season. Cam Cameron knows Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, he groomed...
Porter gets honest
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Oct 11 22:27:37 -0700 2007
The one thing you have to admire about Joey Porter is his candid honesty. Sure he runs his mouth a lot, and says what he feels, which is usually controversial. Trust me, I'M NOT COMPLAINING. But don't mistake it, Porter...
Satele back, J.T. ailing
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Oct 11 17:36:04 -0700 2007
The good news is that rookie center Samson Satele was back on the practice field Thursday, and appeared to be going full speed for the first time since injuring his neck in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the...
FEELY BLASTS JOHNSON
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Oct 10 17:42:01 -0700 2007
While several Dolphins players understood why Texans defensive tackle Travis Johnson was initially angry at quarterback Trent Green for blocking him low, no one accepted his postgame tirade against a player whose condition was still unknown. The NFL ruled that...
Guessing Green's not done
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Oct 10 14:07:05 -0700 2007
I feel like I'm the only media member in South Florida who feels like Trent Green still has plenty of football left in him, and shouldn't retire. Yes he's suffered two bad concussions in a time-span that's VERY close to...
Time to be reckless
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Oct 08 15:25:37 -0700 2007
How far in the pits of despair do the Dolphins have to fall before they finally hit rock bottom, and the players and coaches begin to pick this franchise up? It's been one of those seasons where what can go...
Team goes home with Green, but no win
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 07 21:34:49 -0700 2007
Sometimes there are moral victories in depressing losses that add onto depressing seasons. Despite another heartbreaking loss for the Dolphins left the locker room with the sense that the players left Reliant Stadium with their heads held somewhat high despite...
Searching for progress
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Oct 07 16:51:42 -0700 2007
While a victory is desperately needed, maybe its time to conclude that a win isn't the only way the Dolphins can show signs of improvement against Houston, which is also an injury-depleted team. Right about now, at 0-4, what Dolfans...
On Second Though
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Oct 04 16:21:31 -0700 2007
I'll admit I've been one of the biggest Ronnie Brown critics (hater in the house Ronnie, but nothing personal). He's a top tier athlete, but I question (not questioned) his vision and instincts. My preference is to have a back...
Staying the Course
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Oct 02 13:32:40 -0700 2007
For those who struggled to get out of bed Monday morning, depressed by the spanking the Raiders provided the Dolphins more than the gloomy South Florida weather, I think it's time for another Dolphins anonymous meeting. Hi, my name is...
Demoralizing Loss
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Sep 30 21:46:46 -0700 2007
Does it get any worse than the quarterback your team threw into the trash heap - the same one your security official escorted off the practice field this summer - scoring five touchdowns on your once proud defense? We're talking...
Thomas probably won't play
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Sep 29 22:54:57 -0700 2007
Guys, although Cam Cameron said it would be a game-time decision as to whether he's going to play LB Zach Thomas, don't count on it. It would be silly to rush Thomas back after just two weeks since his last...
Porter not making friends
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 28 22:52:10 -0700 2007
Joey, Joey, Joey... Our pal Joey Porter, who provided the Raiders with plenty of bulletin board material this week by guaranteeing a Dolphins win Sunday made another enemy in The Meadowlands last week - our former affable, cartoon-drawing fullback Darian...
Daunte speaks
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 28 18:44:14 -0700 2007
Hey, guys, I should've added on Harvey's Highlights that the Dolphins have beaten the Raiders in the last six regular-season games and Trent Green is 10-3 against them. Plus, the Raiders have lost 12 in a row on the road......
Is Booker A Bust?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 28 17:22:21 -0700 2007
Lorenzo Booker was given an $800,000 signing bonus, and he's dangerous in space. But for various reasons he can't find his way onto the field. The rookies most important job every week is to serve as the opponents most speedy...
Raiders Revenge
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Sep 27 21:33:01 -0700 2007
Raiders quarterback Josh McCown didn't practice for the second straight day so that likely means Daunte Culpepper will likely get the green-light for the start in his return to Florida. According to Warren Sapp, revenge isn't on the mind of...
Porter Guarantees A Win
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 26 21:35:27 -0700 2007
I let the guarantee slip once, assuming it was a slip of the tongue. Who really wants to push for Joey Porter to repeat his bulletin board comment to make a headline, providing Oakland something to throw daggers at. Hell,...
PORTER GUARANTEES A WIN
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 26 20:59:16 -0700 2007
I let the guarantee slip once, assuming it was a slip of the tongue. I’m not a sensational journalist so I wasn’t going to push for Joey Porter to repeat his bulletin board comment to make a headline, and provide...
Zach Thomas Should Sit
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 26 18:19:42 -0700 2007
I'm going to go out on a limb to vote that Zach Thomas should sit out this weekend's game against Oakland. That's my vote, and I'm sticking to it without even hearing Thomas' side of the story, or learning about...
Questions for Daunte?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 26 12:56:14 -0700 2007
Hey Dolfans, we may be getting Daunte Culpepper on a conference call later today. Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask him? Or are you over him? Also, why do you think Cam Cameron isn't playing Lorenzo...
Kool-Aid or Hater-Aid
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Sep 25 19:25:19 -0700 2007
As bad as this Dolphins season might seem to diehard Dolfans at least South Florida's beloved team isn't San Diego or New Orleans, two squads that opened the season talking Super Bowl and have laid a stink bomb. Who really...
Monday Morning Quarterback - Post Jets
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Sep 24 14:25:31 -0700 2007
The season is becoming increasingly more painful by the week and it's getting hard to recap these losses. It's not quite Groundhogs Day all over again, because in each of the three games there's been a different problem. In week...
Sinking Feeling?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Sep 23 21:00:21 -0700 2007
Ronnie Brown finally got rolling, but the Dolphins are still a team that's sinking. How hard and deep will Miami's beloved NFL franchise fall before they finally pick themselves up? That's the salary cap sized question. In the battle of...
Should Zach retire?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 21 02:34:20 -0700 2007
Trust me bloggers, this isn't anything I want or am suggesting he do. Zach Thomas has been the backbone of an excellent Dolphins defense for more than a decade. More importantly, he's also one of the most genuine, nicest, down-to-earth...
Head Games
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Sep 20 17:36:03 -0700 2007
Imagine that your job is to hit people, and hit them hard, but your head has been throbbing for a few days. Throbbing enough that you've had to miss work for a couple of days while you hide out in...
Is the season on the brink?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 19 01:33:30 -0700 2007
Is the season on the brink? Should we cue John Feinstein? Or do you think the underachieving Jets, hapless Raiders and defenseless Browns are all winnable games? Even Houston, which started 2-0 for the first time in their history, isnt...
Monday Morning Quarterback - Dallas
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Sep 17 15:38:18 -0700 2007
It's the next day is here. The pretty chick you played with on Sunday (the Dallas Cowboys) left you with a bruised ego, but the hangover is finally gone. You've concluded she was out of your league anyway. So how...
Infuriating Futility
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Sep 16 23:22:28 -0700 2007
Last Sunday it was the Dolphins defense that had reason to hide their face, disappointing the team in the overtime loss to Redskins. This Sunday none of the Dolphins unit's are off the hook. Both the offense and defense deserve...
FORMER PATRIOTS PLAYER DIDN'T SUSPECT ANY FOUL PLAY
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 14 23:25:00 -0700 2007
DOLPHINS NEWCOMER PULLS A SGT. SCHULTZ as in, "I know nothing!'' Recently acquired Dolphins lineman Gene Mruczkowski, who played sparingly for the Patriots since 2004, said he had no idea his former coaches were violating the rules. “I was kind...
Tony Romo's Tasty Ribs
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Thu Sep 13 22:33:14 -0700 2007
The crash test dummy has spoken. Joey Porter officially hits quarterbacks at over 14 mph if he's got a good enough head start (knees allowing of course). Don't believe me, check out this video where FOX Sports tests the force...
DOLPHINS LOSING HEAT EDGE?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 12 20:35:13 -0700 2007
For years, the Dolphins seemed to own an early-season edge because they were more used to the sweltering conditions of South Florida than the opposition. But with the indoor practice bubble now allowing them to practice indoors for several of...
Is Darius Damaged Goods?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Sep 11 16:57:17 -0700 2007
You know the saying, anther man's trash is another's treasure. Could that be the case for the Dolphins, who are working out former Jacksonville safety Donovan Darius, an established veteran who is respected for his hard hitting prowess (CLICK HERE...
From Renaldo Hill's locker
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Sep 11 15:57:00 -0700 2007
A new series of videos takes you inside the lockers of your favorite Dolphins on Sun-Sentinel.com. In today's segment, defensive back Renaldo Hill shows you why his teammates frequently visit his locker. See video below:
From John Beck's locker
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Tue Sep 11 15:41:00 -0700 2007
A new series of videos takes you inside the lockers of your favorite Dolphins on Sun-Sentinel.com. In today's segment, quarterback John Beck shows you which prized possession gets passed around the locker room. See video below:
Jay Feely from the lockerroom
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Sep 10 15:32:53 -0700 2007
A series of videos that take you inside the lockers of your favorite Dolphins starts today on Sun-Sentinel.com. In today's segment you can find out why Jay Feely turned his locker into a library. See video below:
Who Wants A Breakdown?
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Mon Sep 10 11:17:35 -0700 2007
This analysis of the Dolphins 16-13 loss to the Redskins will breakdown the good, the bad, the ugly, the to do list, and the upcoming challenge for this week. THE GOOD: THE BAD: The defense went into the game with...
Dolphins-Redskins LIVE!
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Sep 09 17:01:16 -0700 2007
Get live analysis and commentary during today's Dolphins-Redskins game in Ethan J. Skolnick's blog, where you can also join the discussion by posting your comments. Here's the link.
Shooting for .500
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sun Sep 09 13:22:43 -0700 2007
The brain-trust has spoken, and of the so-called experts (yes I'm taking a shot at myself too) only one us the Sun-Sentinel's writers think the Dolphins will be at .500, not above it. To hold us accountable for your season...
CHATMAN EXPECTS TEARS WILL FLOW
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Sep 08 23:16:41 -0700 2007
CHATMAN'S COMEBACK A NICE STORY After two years out of the NFL dealing with personal issues and weight gain, Dolphins running back Jesse Chatman knows his emotions will be flowing when he steps on FedEx Field Sunday. “I’m feeling it...
Randle El remembers his mentor
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Sep 08 23:12:52 -0700 2007
RANDLE EL REVERES CAMERON Redskins receiver/running back/returner/quarterback Antwaan Randle El credits Dolphins coach Cam Cameron for making him into the versatile player that he is from their years together in Indiana, but he is more grateful for the lessons he...
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Sep 08 23:06:22 -0700 2007
Lowering expectations for Ginn Jr. part of Cameron's master plan? Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has constantly attempted to lower expectations of first-round pick Ted Ginn Jr. First he talked about focusing on his punt return chores and that his receiving...
Cameron on high draft picks
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Sat Sep 08 22:49:32 -0700 2007
Lowering expectations for Ginn Jr. part of Cameron's master plan? Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has constantly attempted to lower expectations of first-round pick Ted Ginn Jr. First he talked about focusing on his punt return chores and that his receiving...
Cam leftovers
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 07 20:58:03 -0700 2007
Cam had some pearls that won't make it into the paper, so here you go guys. On if there is much opportunity to use Lorenzo Booker, offensively, at this point) – “We think he’s coming along. I think he’s doing...
Who Wants A Sneak Peak
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Fri Sep 07 00:09:06 -0700 2007
We at the Sun-Sentinel have been given an exclusive look at why the Dolphins players are so excited about Cam Cameron's new offense, and we figured you would also like a peak behind the curtain so here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkA3nxuMJoM...
You Pick Em: Over-Under
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 05 15:34:55 -0700 2007
Welcome to a little prediction game the Sun-Sentinel's Dolphins blog is hosting called Over-Under. Most of you gamblers out there know what it is. We say the criteria and set the bar. You predict whether the Dolphins as a team,...
Fred Evans update
Posted by: Sun-Sentinel Blog @ Wed Sep 05 00:42:16 -0700 2007
Former Dolphins DT Fred Evans - now with the Minnesota Vikings -told the Pioneer-Press that he was disappointed that coach Cam Cameron didn't give him another chance after his arrest in South Beach this summer. "I was surprised they cut...