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Dolphins crumble late; Allen gone with ACL tear

25 October 2009

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Game Recap: New Orleans 46 – Miami 34 Heading into the waning seconds of the first half of today’s contest against the Saints, the Dolphins were thinking victory was securely in their hands. And seeing as they were already up 24-3, with the ball and momentum on their side, not many could blame them. But [...]

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Think you know Vontae Davis? Think again…

3 May 2009

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Character issues may have caused him to drop in the draft, but  according to David J. Neal (Miami Herald), there’s more than meets the eye with the Dolphins first draft pick, CB Vontae Davis. Vontae is the younger brother of 49ers TE Vernon Davis (a former first round pick himself), yet he hasn’t exactly grown [...]

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Cleveland nixed deal for Ronnie Brown

24 April 2009

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According to Michael Lombardi (National Football Post), the Browns apparently had an offer on the table that would have sent Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown to Cleveland in exchange for WR Braylon Edwards, but the Browns front office ‘backed away’ from the deal to reconsider. Cleveland is in need of a starting running back to [...]

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Taylor, Dolphins waiting to see what draft class brings

23 April 2009

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According to a report in the Miami Herald, the Dolphins still remain interested in potentially bringing DE Jason Taylor back to the team, but only after they search through their draft haul to find a pass rushing LB first. Miami currently holds the 25th overall pick in the draft and will likely have an opportunity [...]

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Miami shuns move to get Coles

2 March 2009

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After the Jets surprisingly decided to release veteran receiver Laveranues Coles last week, the natural conclusion was that he’d be reunited with his former QB Chad Pennington in Miami. Unfortunately for Coles, the Dolphins felt otherwise. According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins front office has passed along the word to Coles’ agent that they’re [...]

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Miami keeps Bell in town

26 February 2009

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A week ago, much of the discussion revolved around which player the Dolphins would elect to use their franchise tag on. Would it be OG Vernon Carey? LB Channing Crowder? Or S Yeremiah Bell? Well, as luck would have it, they decided to avoid the tag all together and were rewarded when all three players [...]

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Phins get down to business early

26 February 2009

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Miami got a head start on it’s off-season today when they signed free agent safety Gibril Wilson to a five year deal, worth an estimated $27.5 million. This comes directly on the heels of their contract extensions with OT Vernon Carey and LB Channing Crowder earlier in the week. Wilson was recently let go by [...]

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Dolphins ink Carey to three year deal

20 February 2009

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2:20 pm: PFT has the figures from Carey’s deal with the Dolphins – $42 million over six seasons 12:55 pm: Much of the talk on the Dolphins this off-season revolved around what their plans were with regards to RT Vernon Carey. And after the team chose to not use their franchise tag in keeping him [...]

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Parcells ready to walk out on the Phins?

11 February 2009

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In yet another stunning twist to a story that first developed at the end of the season, the Miami Herald is reporting that Bill Parcells reportedly told the team late last year that he would be leaving once their season was complete. Parcells’ opt-out clause in his contract has been widely reported, and now that [...]

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Tuna staying put in South Florida sun

24 January 2009

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Tim Graham (ESPN) is reporting that Bill Parcells will remain in his position as the Dolphins president of football operations for the upcoming season. Speculation had been running wild ever since the escape clause in Parcells’ contract became public knowledge. Parcells spoke with reporters from the New York Post yesterday on the subject: “My intention [...]

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Dolphins axe O-line coach

16 January 2009

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Friday – 01/16/09 The South Florida Sun Sentinel is reporting that the Dolphins have hired Dave DeGuglielmo (Giants) as their new offensive line coach. DeGuglielmo was previously the assistant offensive line coach in New York. Thursday – 01/15/09 A return to the playoffs doesn’t always ensure job longevity in the NFL, as Dolphins offensive line [...]

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Sherman will get a look in St. Louis

6 January 2009

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Tuesday – 01/06/09 12:25 pm: Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that the Rams are ramping up their search for a new head coach, and will try to interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris at some point this week. Monday – 01/05/09 2:45 pm: The Rams received permission to interview all four of their [...]

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