Miami Dolphins Trade Rumors

Lineman Incognito, the NFL's 'dirtiest player,' to visit Dolphins
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March 15
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Richie Incognito, voted by his peers as the NFL's dirtiest player last season, will make a free-agent visit to the Miami Dolphins on Monday, a league source said. The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts also are after the controversial offensive guard, the source said, but he will make his first visit to South Florida in hopes of signing here. Incognito, 26, nearly joined the Dolphins in December, but they lost out on their waiver claim to the Buffalo Bills, who were lower in the standings. Fined nearly six figures for various on-field incidents so far in his brief NFL career, Incognito is a former third-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams. He has made 47 career NFL starts, ..."
Will Miami Dolphins' next signing be going Incognito?
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March 14
Miami Herald
 
"Outside linebacker, safety, receiver and nose tackle remain the Dolphins' most pressing offseason needs. But they also are exploring options at guard and tight end. Open to the idea of upgrading at right guard, the Dolphins have expressed an interest in unrestricted free agent Richie Incognito, 26, and are expected to bring him to team headquarters for a visit next week. Incognito has started all 47 of his NFL games but was cut by St. Louis in December after committing two personal-foul penalties (for head-butting Tennessee players) and verbally confronting coach Steve Spagnuolo. The Dolphins put in a claim for him Dec. 15, but he was awarded to Buffalo in the waiver process. Incognito, a ..."
Jason Ferguson's suspension makes nose tackle a draft priority for Miami Dolphins
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March 8
Palm Beach Post
 
"The news Sunday that unrestricted free agent and former Dolphin nose tackle Jason Ferguson has had a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs couldn't have been welcome in the Dolphins' offices. While no decision had been made on whether to bring back the 13-year veteran, the mere fact he'll be suspended for the first eight games of the 2010 season makes finding help at the position a priority. The importance of a quality nose tackle was underscored in recent weeks when four teams put franchise tags on their starters at the position. New England's Vince Wilfork, Pittsburgh's Casey Hampton, San Francisco's Aubrayo Franklin and Green Bay's Ryan Pickett will all be ..."
Dolphins want to bring back Chad Pennington, but there could be a snag
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March 5
Palm Beach Post
 
"Veteran quarterback Chad Pennington became a free agent at 12:01 a.m. today but still is hoping to get his wish and return to the Dolphins next season, a league source said Thursday. A deal isn't yet in place, but "barring something crazy" Pennington will be back in Miami for a third season, the source said. That "something crazy" could be happening. ESPN has reported that Pennington wants a no-trade clause and that the Dolphins are balking at that. Pennington, who would come in as the No. 3 quarterback behind Chad Henne and Tyler Thigpen, wouldn't want to be dealt for a draft pick later in the season if it turned out that Miami didn't really need him. So far, the deal is for one year for ..."
Karlos Dansby to visit the Miami Dolphins on Friday
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March 5
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"So after all that silliness from other media outlets on Twitter, we at the Sun Sentinel were only off by a matter of hours. Karlos Dansby is coming to visit the Miami Dolphins after all. He said as much on ESPN's NFL Live just now. "Right now, so far, I just got off the phone with my agent, Todd France, and he told me our first visit right now is Miami," Dansby, the free agent linebacker from the Arizona Cardinals, said by (air?) phone. "I think we have some other things lined up. Right now I'm on the phone with two guys. [France] is probably trying to text me and talk to other teams as we speak." So, no, it doesn't sound like Dansby is necessarily coming to South Florida for a big press ..."
Dolphins to make strong offer for Dansby
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March 5
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Call it the changing of the linebackers. Joey Porter is on his way out the door, and free agent Karlos Dansby apparently is on his way in. The Dolphins are expected to announce Porter's release Friday, which will save the team $9.5 million over the next two seasons. An NFL source says plenty of that savings will be offered to Dansby. However, on Friday Dansby and his representatives will be in Davie to work out the details of a lucrative, multiyear contract that the Dolphins hope will end the linebacker's brief free agency. The NFL's free agent signing period begins at midnight. Dansby is pursuing a contract that will trump the five-year, $40 million deal the New York Jets gave Bart Scott ..."
Dolphins' tender bids mean Ronnie Brown, Anthony Fasano likely to stay
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March 4
Miami Herald
 
"If running back Ronnie Brown or tight end Anthony Fasano play for different teams next season, don't expect the Dolphins to be sweating it too much. The loss of either restricted free agent would mean heavy compensation for Miami. The lingo regarding restricted free agents can become somewhat complicated, but the bottom line is easier to grasp: If a team wants Brown, it will need to give the Dolphins a first-round pick. If a team wants Fasano, it will need to give up a second-round pick. The values of those players were dictated by the Dolphins on Wednesday when they placed final tenders on each of their three restricted free agents. Linebacker Quentin Moses is the final restricted free ..."
Jason Taylor aiming to play two more seasons, NFL source says
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February 27
Palm Beach Post
 
"Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor, 35, mulled retirement a couple of years ago, but those plans have been put on hold. If things go well, he won't hang up his cleats until after the 2011 season, according to an NFL source. Taylor, who started 15 games last season, is coming back from off-season shoulder surgery, but expects to be fine by mini-camps and spring practices. The question being asked by some executives at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday is where Taylor will play in 2010. After a year with Washington in 2008, he returned to the Dolphins last season and played for a base salary of $845,000. Taylor would want a nice pay raise to return to the Dolphins. He also could wind up ..."
Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland on Joey Porter
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February 26
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland, who had insisted there was "no fire" to put out in regard to Joey Porter a month ago at the Senior Bowl, had a different approach to questions about the controversial sack artist here on Thursday. How much, the national media wanted to know, did Porter's coast-to-coast media tour during Super Bowl week have to do with the (botched) decision to release him on Feb. 12? "It had nothing on the bearing of why we released Joey, or the intent was to release Joey that day," Ireland said. "None of the talk off the field had anything to do with why we attemped to release him. It's all basically performance on the field is why we attempted to release him." Notice he ..."
The situation surrounding WR Antonio Bryant
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February 20
Miami Herald
 
"The story dates back to 2004. During a heated exchange in a Dallas Cowboys practice, tempers flare and WR Antonio Bryant flings a towel at coach Bill Parcells' face. Days later the player is traded to the Cleveland Browns. That was over five years ago and there are reports Bryant and Parcells have patched things up. There are whispers the two exchange text messages. And so, naturally, there are questions whether the Dolphins might consider Bryant as a free agent addition once free agency begins March 5. I don't know if the Dolphins will chase Bryant or not. But my gut tells me no. But, but, but, but, Mando, Bryant is only 28 years old. And he's from Miami, having attended Northwestern ..."
Vincent Jackson probably not heading to Miami
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February 15
Miami Herald
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"An official who spoke to the Dolphins said they love San Diego restricted free agent receiver Vincent Jackson. But acquiring him is unlikely because the Chargers can match any offer or get draft-pick compensation (likely first- and third-rounders)."
Cowboys could be a fit for linebacker Joey Porter
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February 13
Dallas Morning News
 
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Joey Porter's wish was granted Friday by the Miami Dolphins: They released him. The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker campaigned last week to be waived, saying in broadcast interviews he was frustrated about his reduced role in 2009 and doubted his relationship with coach Tony Sparano could be repaired. Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com thinks Porter could be a good fit for the Cowboys. "The Cowboys could be an alternative, if Porter is willing to accept a backup role behind DeMarcus Ware or Anthony Spencer. Former Dolphins defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, who worked with Porter each of the past two years, has returned to the defensive staff in Dallas. "Of course, there's a ..."

Joey who? Pretty soon Porter will be a forgotten man in Miami
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February 12
Palm Beach Post
 columnist Dave George
"Joey Porter nearly talked himself hoarse during Super Bowl week, choosing the NFL's premier event to announce that one of the league's most provocative stars might soon be available to the highest bidder. Then the game kicked off and The Who performed at halftime and, before you knew it, Joey Porter, media sensation, was reduced to The Whatever. Poor guy. By late Sunday, Joey wasn't even the most significant Porter at Sun Life Stadium. New Orleans cornerback Tracy Porter earned his headlines the hard way with a 74-yard interception return to beat Peyton Manning and the Colts. Joey, he was out there begging for his, even appearing on the NFL Network's field-level Super Bowl set on game day ..."
Miami Dolphins: Should they bring back Pennington?
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February 5
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Spoke to Chad Henne on Monday at Dan Marino's rained out golf tourney, and Henne again had the highest praise for Chad Pennington. It is clear that Henne would not publicly protest if the Dolphins brought Pennington back. The question is whether it makes sense. The Dolphins like Tyler Thigpen, bit it's not really about that. The question is whether you want Henne looking over his shoulder."
Joey Porter has told team he wants to be traded
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February 2
Palm Beach Post
 
"The Joey Porter saga picked up steam Monday. The outspoken linebacker went on the Jim Rome show on ESPN and said he doesn't want to return to the Dolphins unless he is a full-time starter. An NFL source confirmed that Porter has told the Dolphins he would like to be traded in the wake of a frustrating season. Porter missed two games - one because of injury and one because coach Tony Sparano deactivated him - and his playing time was reduced, in part to make room for younger players such as Cameron Wake and Charlie Anderson. Porter, who turns 33 on March 22, told Rome on his Miami Beach set that his situation "could easily have been fixed" by management. However, the Dolphins might decide ..."
Porter says he 'won't come back' to play part-time with Miami Dolphins
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February 2
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Mount Peezy finally erupted. Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter, coming off a frustrating season that included a one-game benching, said Monday he isn't interested in returning as a role player in 2010. "After seeing how last year went, to ask me to come back and play that role again, I can honestly say I won't come back and do that," Porter told ESPN's Jim Rome in a beachfront interview. "I can't be happy about coming back playing that role." Porter, named Sunday to the NFL's All-Decade team, stopped short of demanding a trade but did say it "would be the smart thing to do. Why would you keep a guy there that you want to make a role player? Why pay me all that money and make me a role ..."
Jason Taylor: Decision on future not set
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January 30
Miami Herald
 
"During an interview with the Miami Herald on Friday, Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor said he has not made any decisions about his NFL future -- whether he will play in South Florida or for any other team next season. Asked if he has decided whether he will continue his career, Taylor said, ``I haven't decided anything. . . . I'll figure that out down the road.'' Taylor, speaking to The Miami Herald after an event with DJ Irie at the Jason Taylor Reading Room in Miramar, said he would spend this time focusing on his family. The football decisions will come later, he said. ``I never close the door, so I'm not going to be committal here on anything,'' Taylor said. ``I'm enjoying my time now. ..."
Jason Taylor will continue to play, hopes to stay with Miami
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January 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Jason Taylor plans to play in 2010, and wants to remain with the Miami Dolphins, the team he's spent all but one of his 13 seasons in the NFL with. But Taylor has been around long enough to know the Dolphins are actively looking for his replacement, which means he might be searching for another team come March. "It's a business, and we'll see where it takes us," said Taylor, whose 127.5 sacks makes him the NFL's active sacks leader. "If they don't find who they want, and [other] teams don't find who they want, that's when your phone starts ringing." Taylor, a six-time Pro Bowl pick, sought his release from the Redskins last offseason because of a strong desire to return to the Dolphins. ..."
Wilfork would play for Bucs, Dolphins
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January 29
Boston Globe
 
"Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork is in Miami for the Pro Bowl. As he has in the past, Wilfork, a Boyton Beach, Fla., native, let it be known to a Dolphins writer that he's open to the idea of playing all of his games in Florida. This time he expanded the field to include not only the Dolphins, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying playing in Florida would be "a dream come true." However, he also said "he would love to stay in New England." Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel caught up with Wilfork today and the big nose tackle continued his case for a new contract after being a good solider last year. Wilfork said he has been trying to get a new contract with the Patriots for ..."
Dolphins interested in Mike Nolan for defensive coordinator job
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January 19
Miami Herald
 
"One week ago, when the Dolphins fired defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, it seemed likely Miami wouldn't wait long before filling the vacancy. But the team's interest in at least two candidates didn't pan out for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it was nothing more than a blessing in disguise. On Monday, the Broncos and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan decided to part ways, a decision that has already caused considerable optimism that Nolan will become Pasqualoni's replacement in Miami before the end of the week, two source said. Nolan is expected to interview in South Florida no later than Wednesday. The decision for Nolan to leave Denver was a mutual one between he and coach Josh ..."
Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins might trade salary cap specialists
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January 17
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"In what would amount to the first trade of the Mike Holmgren administration, the Browns and Miami Dolphins are contemplating swapping salary cap specialists, according to a league source. If it works out, Dawn Aponte would leave the Browns to join the Dolphins, said the source. She would be replaced by Matt Thomas, a vice president of football administration of the Dolphins. The changes apparently are being brokered by new Browns Executive Vice President Bryan Wiedmeier, who was with the Dolphins for 29 years -- three as club president -- before joining the Browns this week. Aponte previously worked for the New York Jets during the time Bill Parcells was coach. Parcells is executive ..."
Report: Bill Sheridan to coach Miami Dolphins linebackers
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January 14
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The National Football Post, citing a league source, reports the Miami Dolphins are expected to hire former Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan to coach their linebackers. It's unclear if Sheridan (pictured) would coach the inside or outside linebackers, but that could be determined by who else the Dolphins are able to lure to replace Jim Reid (outside) and George Edwards (inside), who left after the season to take college coordinator jobs at Virginia and Florida, respectively. It's also possible that Sheridan, once on the staff, could be elevated to defensive coordinator if the Dolphins' expected pursuit of Al Groh and/or Romeo Crennel does not bear fruit. Sheridan, 50, was fired ..."
Dolphins' brain trust has a lot of off-season work to do
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January 4
Palm Beach Post
 columnist Greg Stoda
"And so the Dolphins' view of their future remains as blurry as their quarterback's vision. That's a lousy state of affairs at the end of an NFL season. But it's an especially lousy state of affairs for a team in need of as much repair as Miami is going to require if it is to become a consistent AFC force. A 30-24 loss to Pittsburgh concluded the season for the Dolphins, who had been officially eliminated from the playoff race moments earlier Sunday afternoon when Houston beat New England. Never, though, was there much hope Sunday for the Dolphins to reach the post-season. Land Shark Stadium had the look and feel and sound of the Heinz Field home of the Steelers, who cruised to a 27-10 lead ..."
Taylor may decide to leave Dolphins
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January 4
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
 
"Jason Taylor made it clear last offseason that he wanted to play for the Miami Dolphins and nobody else. But when it comes to 2010, the Pittsburgh native isn't ready to take the same stance. Taylor was asked twice after Sunday's 30-24 loss whether he wanted to return to Miami next season and he refused to tip his hand. "I wanted to win today," Taylor said. "We didn't win today and we'll see what happens later on. Things need to be sorted out. I'm sure the team is going to meet and figure out what they want to do and I'll be on a golf course somewhere figuring out what I want to do." Taylor signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in May after spending the 2007 season with Washington and ..."
Joey Porter could be playing his last game as a Miami Dolphin
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January 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Joey Porter doesn't have to search hard for motivation this week. On Sunday, Porter will be lining up against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his former team, possible making his last start for the Miami Dolphins. This offseason the Dolphins' front office must decide whether to retain the 32-year-old pass rusher, who has contributed a career-low 39 tackles but produced a team-high eight sacks this season while playing on a troublesome right knee. Whether to extend Porter's stay is one of the tougher decisions this Dolphins regime will have to make in 2010. Porter signed a five-year deal with the Dolphins in 2007 after the Steelers dumped him that offseason to get younger at his position. He's ..."
An early look at Miami Dolphins' defensive draft options
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December 30
Miami Herald
 
"Talking Dolphins and Hurricanes, with an eye on 2010: With the Dolphins' playoff chances remote, here's an early NFL Draft primer on defensive prospects at need positions for Miami: • Linebacker: It's a big priority, with the Dolphins expected to add inside and outside help. Among players who project as outside linebackers in the Dolphins' 3-4 defense, the top prospect is Texas' Sergio Kindle, whom ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks 21st on his Big Board. Miami's first pick should fall between 11 and 20. Though his sacks dropped to three from 10 in 2008, Kindle has seen more action in pass coverage and played well overall. ``Production finally matches his talent,'' Kiper said on ESPN.com. Other ..."
Injuries could hinder the Dolphins' rushing attack
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December 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Tailback Ricky Williams isn't the only key component of the Miami Dolphins' prominent running game that's nursing a serious injury. Along with Williams, whose right shoulder injury was aggravated in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Texans, three members of the Dolphins' offensive line enter this week's preparation for Sunday's game against the Steelers nursing serious injuries. Left guard Justin Smiley, who was already playing through a shoulder problem, injured a knee against the Texans and is walking with a noticeable limp. Vernon Carey is battling a back problem that prompted the team's starting right tackle to pull himself in the fourth-quarter of last Sunday's loss. Carey has been playing ..."
Dolphins consider new naming rights
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December 24
Miami Herald
 
"Sun Life Financial, a Canadian-based financial services company, is in serious discussions with the Dolphins about acquiring naming rights to Land Shark Stadium, two sources said Wednesday. One source said talks are advanced and an announcement could come after the holidays, though both sources stopped short of calling it definite. A Sun Life representative declined to comment, and the Dolphins declined to discuss the likelihood of the stadium becoming ``Sun Life Stadium.'' Team chief executive officer Mike Dee said, in a statement, ``We expect to have a formal announcement later in January regarding the stadium's name for the Pro Bowl, Super Bowl and beyond.'' The Dolphins had previously ..."
Dolphins linebacker Reggie Torbor sits out Wednesday's practice
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December 17
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Reggie Torbor was held out of Wednesday's practice because of an undisclosed injury he suffered in last Sunday's 14-10 win over Jacksonville. Torbor, who is part of a three-player rotation with fellow inside linebackers Channing Crowder and Akin Ayodele, has contributed 19 tackles, one sack, one interceptions and broke up four passes this season. Last week he contributed three tackles (two for losses), two quarterback hurries, and a sack in his role as a pass rushing specialist against the Jaguars. The inside linebackers will play a pivotal role in Sunday's game against Tennessee (6-7) because Chris Johnson, the Titans starting tailback, has rushed for ..."
Vince Young is likely to play Sunday
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December 17
Tennessean
 
"As Vince Young spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Coach Jeff Fisher stood nearby and gave him a thumbs-up, presumably for the quarterback's success at being vague when talking about his hamstring injury. Indications are Young will eventually get the thumbs-up to play Sunday against the Dolphins. Young didn't practice Wednesday, but there was optimism about his recovery. He said the hamstring "feels way better" than it did earlier this week and he hopes to play."
Could Charlie Weis land with the Dolphins?
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December 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The ax finally came down on Charlie Weis at Notre Dame on Monday, and with it comes the inevitable speculation about not just who will succeed him but where Weis will work next? Already there has been a report last week that multiple NFL teams had been in touch with Weis, a gifted offensive mind, about joining their operations in the job that made him famous: offensive coordinator. The most obvious landing spots, most seem to think, would be Kansas City, where GM Scott Pioli knows him well, and New England, where Weis helped make Bill Belichick and Tom Brady three-time Super Bowl winners. Cleveland, where Weis could work again with the quarterback he made into a first-rounder (Brady ..."
What went wrong for Miami Dolphins QB Chad Henne
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December 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne has led his team to scoring drives in the fourth quarter that has helped win four games this season. However, in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the second-year quarterback self-destructed with three interceptions that allowed Buffalo to outscore Miami 24-0 in the fourth quarter. "I saw three really good quarters,'' Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Monday. "I thought he played pretty well. . . . Threw an incompletion on his first pass and, I think, hit seven in a row. He seemed to have a pretty good rhythm at that time. "I saw a fourth quarter that was not as good. A lot of factors come into play there. Getting hit while he is throwing the ..."
Defense was the problem - not coaching, not Ricky's pass
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December 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 columnist Dave Hyde
"We like it nice and simple in sports discussions. We look for the easy detail and magnify it. Just look at the outcry from Dolphins loss to Buffalo - the first loss where you thought, going in, the Dolphins should win the game in a year and a half under Tony Sparano. Now, one e-mailer writes "This entire coaching staff needs to be held accountable for what's happening.": Now, another writes, "Dan Henning should be fired." And another: "When is Bill Parcells going to own up that his entire rebuilding process is a wreck." These aren't three hand-picked letters. They're representative of what's flooding the mail box and comment areas of the blog in the past day. One word: Huh? Let's step back ..."
Momentum plays causing fourth-quarter collapses
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December 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Momentum is an intangible that's often overused in sports, but Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Monday it's those "momentum plays'' in fourth quarters of games that have been crippling his team. In Sunday's crushing 31-14 loss to the 3-7 injury-ravaged Bills, Sparano counted 20 momentum plays from the end of the third quarter through the fourth that helped Buffalo outscore Miami 24-0 in the final 15 minutes and turn a 14-7 lead into a 17-point loss. "It's not anything big,'' Sparano said. "It can be a false start penalty, a pressure on the quarterback that causes something. … We had a missed tackle, and they gained 6 more yards and they kick a 56-yard field goal so those things all pop up. ..."
Dolphins center Jake Grove to miss Sunday's Bills game
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November 29
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins center Jake Grove will miss Sunday's game against Buffalo with a left ankle injury. Grove, who suffered the injury on the second play of the second half of a Nov. 19 win at Carolina, will be replaced by veteran Joe Berger. Also out for Sunday's AFC East matchup is defensive end Lionel Dotson (ankle)."
Ankle injury forces Miami Dolphins' Jake Grove to miss practice again
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November 27
Miami Herald
 
"As he cut the tape off his left ankle, Dolphins center Jake Grove said he wasn't sure how he got injured last week against Carolina. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano sounded even less sure that Grove would be ready by Sunday. ``He's coming along, maybe not as fast right at this second as I would like, but he is coming along,'' Sparano said. Grove missed his second consecutive practice Thursday. When he went out against Carolina, Joe Berger replaced him, then Nate Garner, who hadn't played center, replaced Berger when the backup center got injured."
Miami Dolphins place DT Jason Ferguson on injured reserve
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November 24
Miami Herald
 
"On Monday, the Dolphins made the anticipated decision to place nose tackle Jason Ferguson on the injured reserve list, causing a premature conclusion to the season for another team captain and key contributor. Although it's tough to argue one injury as more significant than another -- especially when other players have included quarterback Chad Pennington and running back Ronnie Brown -- the task of replacing Ferguson is surely among Miami's biggest challenges yet. ``It's tough,'' defensive end Randy Starks said. ``Without your nose [tackle], you don't have a defense. He pretty much kept the defense together.'' Coach Tony Sparano did not yet know Monday afternoon whether Ferguson would ..."
Let the Parcells speculation begin!
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November 23
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Cleveland Browns are in disarray. Eric Mangini is a disaster. They have no quarterback and seemingly no future. So who might they look to next in owner Randy Lerner's farflung search for a "football czar"? You guessed it, Miami Dolphins fans. Tuna Time! It's only a rumor out of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, but there's a "league source" in this report and a little bit of informed speculation about whether Bill Parcells might actually be willing to head north to fix the Browns. The thinking here seems to be: What's the use in having an escape clause nobody else in the league has (the right to leave and still collect on the final two years of your four-year contract) without, you know, ..."
Source: Dolphins to finish season without injured Ferguson
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November 22
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Dolphins are preparing to finish the season without starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson, who a source says suffered what appears to be a season-ending right knee injury in Thursday night's 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers. It's uncertain when and if Ferguson will undergo a surgical procedure, but with six weeks left in the season it is likely that he'll be placed on the team's injured reserve list if it's determined he can't finish out the season, playing the majority of the team's remaining six games. Putting Ferguson on injured reserve would allow the Dolphins to sign another player to the active roster."
Ronnie Brown to have foot surgery Friday
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November 20
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will undergo surgery Friday morning to repair a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot, according Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland. Brown stayed in Charlotte to have Dr. Bob Anderson, a renowned foot expert based in the city, work on the injury he suffered last Sunday in the team's 25-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's uncertain how long the recovery time will be, but Donald Thomas, the Dolphins starting right guard, suffered a similar injury and began training four months later. Brown, who has rushed for 677 yards and scored six touchdowns this season, was played on the injured reserve, which means he won't be eligible to return this ..."
Dolphins' Ronnie Brown to have surgery Friday
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November 20
Miami Herald
 
"Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has decided to undergo surgery to repair a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot, two sources told The Miami Herald. The surgery will be performed Friday. Brown traveled with the team to Charlotte as a way to get a final medical opinion from Dr. Bob Anderson, a renowned foot expert who is based in the city. The appointment Thursday went as good as it could, according to a source. Brown will remain in Charlotte, and Anderson will perform the procedure. Although Anderson provided enough information to cause Brown to choose surgery over electing to let the injury heal naturally, that does not mean it was considered bad news. Brown had already been leaning ..."
Dolphins' Fasano, Soliai also out for Thursday's game
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November 19
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Ronnie Brown, the Miami Dolphins' leading rusher, leads a list of four key players the team has declared out for Thursday night's game at Carolina. While Brown will miss his first game since 2007 with an injured right foot, he'll be joined on the shelf this week by starting tight end Anthony Fasano (hip), special-teams ace Erik Walden (hamstring) and backup nose tackle Paul Soliai (left ankle). Fasano, Walden and Soliai will be missing their second straight game. Starting left guard Justin Smiley is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury that kept him out of Sunday's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay. Smiley did participate fully in Wednesday's practice. He would likely be replaced again by ..."
Another season ends abruptly for Miami Dolphins' Ronnie Brown
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November 19
Miami Herald
 
"Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown limped his way onto a jet bound for Charlotte, N.C., with the rest of his teammates Wednesday afternoon -- but this trip had nothing to do with any last-minute hope he might play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Far from it. Instead, it's much worse: Brown is done for the season. The team made the crushing but unavoidable decision Wednesday to place its best player on injured reserve, a move resulting from the belief that Brown sustained a Lisfranc fracture in the midsection of his right foot, two sources told The Miami Herald. Brown, who was having the best season of his career, was injured during the third quarter of Sunday's 25-23 victory ..."
Ronnie Brown could be out for the year
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November 18
NBCSports.com
 
"The Dolphins publicly have acknowledged that running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game against the Panthers due to a foot injury suffered on Sunday against the Buccaneers. The Dolphins have not publicly acknowledged that the team fears Brown will miss the remainder of the season. Per a league source, the current thinking is that Brown will not be able to play again this year. Of course, this could change based upon the advice of the specialist that Brown eventually sees and the success of rehab efforts."
Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown ruled out for Thursday's game
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November 18
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to coach Tony Sparano. "Ronnie Brown is out for this game," he said. "He will go see a specialist and we'll see. It's more of a foot injury." The Dolphins also could be without several other starters. Tight end Anthony Fasano sat out Tuesday's practice nursing the hip injury that kept him out of Sunday's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay, and while starting left guard Justin Smiley is working on a limited basis, Nate Garner, his replacement in Sunday's game, remains with the starting unit. Smiley, who is nursing a shoulder injury he suffered on Nov. 8th in the loss to the Patriots, sat ..."
Dolphins tailback Ronnie Brown suffers serious ankle injury
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November 16
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins tailback Ronnie Brown hobbled out of the Dolphins locker room with the assistance of crutches. The Dolphins leading rusher suffered what appears to be a serious right ankle injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay, but considering his foot wasn't placed in a protective walking boot it's possible Brown just suffered a sprain. At least Brown, who gained 82 yards and scored a touchdown on his 12 carries against Tampa Bay, thinks it's just a sprain. "We did some X-rays and stuff, but I don't feel like it's too bad," said Brown, who suffered the injury while he was being tackled at the end of the 9-yard run that ended with him fumbling. "Hopefully ..."
Miami Dolphins' Joey Porter out, but not because of injury
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November 15
Miami Herald
 
"It already was a pretty strange week as it related to Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter. On the eve of Sunday's game, it got even weirder. At around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, team representative Harvey Greene began notifying local reporters that Porter had been downgraded to ``out'' for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers at Land Shark Stadium because of a ``coach's decision.'' Greene could not give the reason for the decision, but he did note it is not injury-related. Porter missed practice Wednesday and Thursday because of a knee issue, but he was listed as probable on the team's injury report Friday after returning to practice. Whatever the reason, no one wanted to talk about it Saturday ..."
Is Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano the answer as long-term starter?
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November 15
Miami Herald
 
"With the Dolphins at the season's midpoint, key spring decisions will be shaped by the final eight games. Five questions needing clarity: • Should Anthony Fasano be a long-term starter, or should Miami try to upgrade at tight end? Fasano, whose run blocking has improved, is on pace for just 28 catches, 226 yards and two touchdowns -- below his 2008 numbers (34, 454, seven touchdowns). He also has two fumbles and two drops. The Dolphins are intrigued by the idea of adding a top receiving tight end (they like Oklahoma's Jermaine Gresham), but Fasano's performance will help determine if the position needs addressing. Even if competition is acquired, Fasano has a good chance of returning, and ..."
Miami Dolphins in dire need of wide receiver upgrade
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November 15
Miami Herald
 
"The Dolphins' five wide receivers have combined for two touchdown catches in eight games this season. Chris Chambers, claimed off waivers by Kansas City last week after being released by San Diego, had two touchdowns catches his first game with the Chiefs -- after two days of practice with his new team. Although all of Miami's wide receivers have combined for two touchdown catches, 37 NFL receivers have caught at least three this season. The Dolphins are 29th in the NFL in passing yards per game and 29th in yards per pass play. Miami's wide receivers have caught only two passes of 25 yards or more and its runners have delivered twice as many rushing plays of 25 or more yards. So in today's ..."