Miami Dolphins Trade Rumors

Chad Pennington healthy, but believes playing career is over
February 8
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Chad Pennington's arm remains strong enough to throw a deep out with a little zip on it. His left knee, destroyed playing pickup basketball last year, has been surgically repaired and is fully healed. Pennington, 35, who spent 11-seasons, mostly as a starting quarterback for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, is healthy enough to resume his NFL career. But the NFL's two-time Comeback Player of the Year is leaning toward hanging up his cleats. Pennington, who threw for 17,823 yards and 102 touchdowns during his career, told the Sun Sentinel Tuesday he plans to continue broadcasting games for FOX Sports instead of attempting yet another comeback."
I'm a salmon swimming upstream on the Manning issue
February 6
Miami Herald
 columnist Armando Salguero
"The Dolphins are going to chase Peyton Manning if he becomes available in free agency. That is already decided. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross loves the idea of Manning and has established him as the offseason quarterback priority. Manning first. Matt Flynn second. Drafting a quarterback third. The Dolphins see Manning as a way to win games, sell tickets and become relevant again. Within their circle of power, they think Manning can do for Miami what Joe Montana did for the Kansas City Chiefs in the early 1990s -- and if you don't remember, that included one failed trip to the AFC title game in Buffalo. So why am I against the addition of Peyton Manning? Let me count the ways:"
Peyton Manning flexible on demands
February 5
ESPN.com
 
"Peyton Manning is willing to structure his contract in a way that could expedite how quickly he is signed if or when the Indianapolis Colts release him. Manning is completely open to creating a contract in which he would be paid little or no guaranteed money up front and he would have to earn every cent he makes strictly through performance, according to sources. An example of how it would work is that Manning's contract could wind up having a big roster bonus due on the first day of the season, and another big bonus based on the number of games he starts in a season. It is a formula that can be used for the length of the contract, limiting the amount of guaranteed money paid up front and"
Assessing Dolphins' free agent options on offense, plus other notes
February 5
Miami Herald
 
"With the Dolphins trying to upgrade their offense – especially at quarterback, right tackle, right guard and tight end – here's some early chatter on their options and potential fits when free agency begins March 13: Quarterback: The timetable could be tricky, with Peyton Manning expected to be released by March 8, Matt Flynn hitting the open market March 13, and the unknown variable of when Manning's arm will be strong enough to throw as well as he did before his neck injury. If the Dolphins are led to believe by agent Tom Condon that they're a serious contender for Manning when he's released – and that his arm should be strong enough by the start of the season – then they are expected to"
Sources: Miami Dolphins on Peyton Manning's short list of desired landing spots
February 4
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Peyton Manning is in the middle of a difficult breakup with the Indianapolis Colts, and it appears he's ready to run into the arms of another NFL team. An NFL source says Miami is on the short list of teams Manning would like to play for when/if the Colts release him to avoid paying a $28 million bonus, which is due on March 8. Manning and his wife own a condo on South Beach and a source said they'd love to relocate to South Florida if the fit is right. A second source confirmed Manning's interest in the Dolphins. Playing for the Dolphins would allow Manning to remain in the AFC, and the Colts are on Miami's schedule next season, which is an added bonus. Dolphins owner Steve Ross has"
Source: Dolphins chances with Manning would be good
February 3
Miami Herald
 
"So far the story of Peyton Manning has been one of whether he'll be healthy, whether he'll be cut by the Indianapolis Colts, and when all this will happen. But amid the saga of stories and statements and interviews with counter-interviews, I must tell you this: The Dolphins surely do have a confidence about their ability to land Manning if and when he's available. Why? Well, here at the Super Site, I' got the chance to talk to several NFL and Dolphins sources Thursday evening and everyone tells me the Dolphins definitely will be making the play for Manning. Secondly, I come to find out Manning is something of a South Florida fan. A club source told me Thursday evening that Manning has"
Ill-timed blitz by Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall disses Matt Moore
February 1
Miami Herald
 
"Most of us have heard, perhaps from an older relative, the expression, "What am I, chopped liver!?" — the time-tested lament of someone slighted, or forgotten. Well, there is a 202-pound package of chopped liver on the Dolphins roster right now, wrapped not in butcher's paper and string, but rather wrapped in doubt. The chopped liver's name is Matt Moore. He is the team's starting quarterback, in his prime and coming off quite a good season — not that you'd know it."
Miami Dolphins set to hire Sherman, Coyle as coordinators
January 27
Miami Herald
 
"Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has moved quickly to ensure his top lieutenants will be longtime, accomplished coaches and also close allies. Former NFL head coach Mike Sherman and Cincinnati defensive backs coach Kevin Coyle – who possess a combined 69 years of experience – are poised to be named the Dolphins' offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively, barring any unexpected last-minute issues, multiple sources said. Though nothing had been signed as of Thursday evening, Philbin wants to hire both, and both want to be here."
Dolphins working to land Mike Sherman as OC
January 26
Miami Herald
 
"Several national news organizations are reporting Greg Schiano is about to be hired as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Bucs. I am reporting the Dolphins are hoping to then hire former Green Bay and Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman as the team's offensive coordinator. The connection is that Sherman interviewed twice for the Tampa job and obviously is not the hire at this point, leaving him as a viable candidate in Miami. It is not a done deal at this hour. Sherman will spend time with head coach Joe Philbin at the team's Davie training facility today. But obviously the prospects of this working are good."
Aaron Rodgers calls Matt Flynn to the Miami Dolphins a "strong possibility"
January 26
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Matt Flynn to the Miami Dolphins? Aaron Rodgers thinks it's a "strong possibility." In fact, Rodgers on Wednesday told a Milwaukee radio station he sees the Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks as the "two top dogs" in the race for the talented backup, expected to become an unrestricted free agent in March. This is based on a conversation with Flynn "in the last few days," Rodgers said of his backup quarterback in Green Bay the past four years. "I think it's a strong possibility that [the Dolphins] would make a run at him," Rodgers said during his weekly appearance on ESPN Milwaukee. "I think it kind of makes sense. Joe [Philbin] in that system, which I'm sure is going to be very similar to"
Priority would be Manning first, Flynn as fallback
January 25
Miami Herald
 
"For five days now I've been telling you the Dolphins are on the quarterback hunt -- again. I told you Saturday that Peyton Manning is a possibility for the team and that he's prominent on the team's radar, assuming he is available and wants to play in 2012. The point was echoed by national and other local news sources Sunday and Monday. As you know the hiring of Joe Philbin makes Matt Flynn another possibility in the team's chase of a starting franchise quarterback. Philbin was the Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator and is familiar with Flynn, the Packers backup. But which one is the chief priority? Is it Manning at age 36? or Flynn who is largely unproven? A team source e-mailed me"
Source: Bowles return to Dolphins unlikely
January 23
Miami Herald
 
"Joe Philbin is about the business of hiring a coaching staff right now. And while many of Miami's assistant coaches are excellent at what they do and the club denied some of them permission to interview with other clubs the past two weeks, their chances of staying seem slim now. Philbin talked to interim head coach Todd Bowles Sunday and the message didn't exactly suggest the new coach is eager to retain Bowles. In fact, a source close to Bowles just told me he doesn't think the club's secondary/assistant head coach/interim head coach will return to the Dolphins. Obviously this can change at the last minute -- just google Chip Kelly. But Bowles is not in Mobile, Ala. for the Senior Bowl"
Dolphins hire Green Bay's Joe Philbin as head coach
January 21
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Miami Dolphins have hired Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin as the franchise's 10th head coach. Philbin was chosen over finalists Mike McCoy, offensive coordinator in Denver, and Todd Bowles, the Dolphins secondary coach, who was named interim head coach when Tony Sparano was fired with three games left in the season. The three were interviewed for a second time this week after Jeff Fisher spurned the Dolphins for the head coach job in St. Louis. "Joe has all the attributes that we were looking for when we started this process," Dolphins owner Steve Ross said about his decision. "(General Manager) Jeff Ireland and I felt Joe was the right choice to bring the Dolphins"
Miami Dolphins to name Joe Philbin coach
January 20
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross makes no secret about the fact he covets a sexy, high scoring offense for his franchise. His first official football hire will go a long way towards moving in that direction because Ross completed his 38-day coaching search by hiring Joe Philbin, according to a team source. The Dolphins are expected to announce the hiring of the franchise's 10th head coach on Saturday. Philbin's spent the past five years as the architect of the Green Bay Packer's west coast style offense, which has ranked in the top eight in total yards and the top five in total points each of the five years."
McCoy believes himself the leading candidate in Miami
January 19
Miami Herald
 
"Mike McCoy is scheduled to interview with the Dolphins on Thursday, the last of the three second-round interviews the team is conducting as it tries to find a new head coach. But this one might be more significant than the other two in that McCoy tangibly believes the job is his to lose. Acccording to a source, McCoy considers himself the front-runner in the Miami job and is so confident of this status, he took his name out of consideration for the vacant Oakland Raiders job. McCoy was scheduled to interview for that Raiders opening in Denver on Wednesday but ultimately declined."
Dolphins onto second round interviews
January 17
Miami Herald
 
"The Dolphins are making progress in their effort to hire a head coach -- at least they seem closer to getting there. The club yesterday made the pivot away from some candidates and is "on to the second round" of interviews, I've been told by the club. I am looking for confirmation this means no new candidates will be added to the current pool although I believe that to be the case. I have been told several candidates have been cut from the process -- one of them being Chicago Bears special teams coach Dave Toub, who was the first candidate to interview for the job. Toub was told Monday he was no longer being considered for the job. He re-signed with the Bears today. An NFL source tells me"
Dolphins identify more coaching candidates
January 15
Miami Herald
 
"The Dolphins intend to interview additional candidates for their coaching job, and Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy is among the candidates who interest them. CBS' Charley Casserly said Saturday that Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael and Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano also are on the radar. Miami was impressed by Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin during his interview, and Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer — who interviewed Tuesday — also remains among serious candidates. Ross said after all of the candidates have been interviewed, the Dolphins will either make a hire or bring the preferred candidates back for second interviews."
With Fisher out, Bears' Toub in the mix for Dolphins job
January 15
Chicago Tribune
 
"When Jeff Fisher took the Rams' job on Friday, it meant Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub is still alive in his bid to become the head coach of the Dolphins. Toub interviewed for the job last week and is one of a handful of candidates now in the picture for the Dolphins, who were aiming to land the former Titans coach Fisher. The Dolphins also have interviewed Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, interim head coach Todd Bowles and Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. NFL.com reported Saturday that Zimmer could be lined up for a second interview with the Dolphins. Miami also might want to talk to Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy."
Fisher could make decision to join Dolphins on Wednesday
January 11
NFL.com
 
"Jeff Fisher is close to making a decision on his coaching future, according to sources close to the ex-Titans coach, and it appears he will choose the Miami Dolphins. Fisher could make a decision as early as Wednesday, the sources indicated. The Dolphins and St. Louis Rams have been waiting on a decision from Fisher, who interviewed with both franchises last week and is the top choice of each. Rams COO Kevin Demoff indicated Monday he expected a decision from Fisher in the next several days."
Source: Jeff Fisher, Sam Bradford meet
January 8
ESPN.com
 
"Jeff Fisher is spending Sunday touring the St. Louis Rams' training facility and meeting with quarterback Sam Bradford, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Fisher is expected to choose between head coaching openings in St. Louis and with the Miami Dolphins this week. Fisher told Schefter on Friday he is considering coaching next season in only those two places. Fisher interviewed with the Dolphins earlier last week and first met with the Rams on Thursday."
Miami Dolphins to interview Falcons' Mularkey; Jeff Fisher to visit Rams
January 8
Miami Herald
 
"The Dolphins requested and received permission to speak with Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey about their head coaching job, NFL Network reported Saturday. The Dolphins are contacting other candidates while awaiting word from top choice Jeff Fisher, who is expected to decide shortly whether to accept an offer from the Dolphins or St. Louis Rams. St. Louis-based radio host Howard Balzer reported Friday that Fisher "is on the verge" of joining the Rams. Fox's Jay Glazer tweeted that he expects Fisher to join the Rams, but it's not done. NBC's Peter King said Fisher will spend Sunday at the Rams facility as part of a fact-finding mission, then make a decision on Monday or"
Dolphins waiting on Fisher, exploring options with offensive coordinators
January 8
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Sometimes it doesn't always come down to looks and sex appeal. Jeff Fisher is the popular guy moving back into the NFL community. He's fresh off a bad breakup with the Tennessee Titans and is ready to dive into a new relationship. He's being courted by the hot chick (the Miami Dolphins) he just met, and by his next-door neighbor (the St. Louis Rams), with whom he's always had a vibe but nothing ever got serious. Will it be the exotic choice, or the one that apparently feels right? Depending on which source you believe, Fisher's either leaning toward joining the Rams, where he wrapped up a visit Saturday, or he's undecided and will allow the Dolphins to make a rebuttal offer. But the one"
Jeff Fisher says he is only considering coaching for Miami Dolphins or St. Louis Rams
January 7
Miami Herald
 
"Former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher told ESPN on Friday that he is considering coaching only two teams — the Dolphins and St. Louis Rams — and will make a decision next week. Fisher declined to comment further. The Dolphins are optimistic — but hardly certain — about their chances, according to two people in contact with team management. But Howard Balzer of 101ESPN radio in St. Louis reported Friday-citing sources-that Fisher is "on the verge" of chosing St. Louis, but "his decision is not final." Meanwhile, Miami is meeting with Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin over Friday and Saturday while awaiting word from Fisher. The Dolphins are expected to speak to additional"
As Fisher decides, Dolphins explore the idea of Philbin
January 7
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 columnist Dave Hyde
"Here, to me, is the hardest part of endorsing any coaching candidate for the Dolphins: The Other Guy has worked out better. When the Dolphins hired the legend of Bill Parcells in 2008, Atlanta hired an unknown front-office guy, a small-ego coach and a quarterback with the regime's first pick. It's in the playoffs for the third time in four years. When the Dolphins chose college champion Nick Saban in 2005 and quarterback Daunte Culpepper a year later, New Orleans married itself to unknown Sean Payton and Drew Brees. It won a Super Bowl. It's in the playoffs for the fourth time in six years. This time, Jeff Fisher is the solid choice with solid credentials. He's known. He's knowledgeable."
Todd Bowles is on Rams' radar
January 5
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The search for a general manager began in earnest on Day 3 of the Rams' offseason, and their search for a new head coach broadened beyond Jeff Fisher. On the general manager front, the Rams received permission to interview Les Snead of Atlanta and Baltimore's Eric DeCosta to replace the deposed Billy Devaney. In terms of a new head coach, the Rams have expressed interest in Todd Bowles of the Miami Dolphins to replace Steve Spagnuolo, but they haven't as yet sent out a formal request to interview Bowles. Bowles, 48, served as interim head coach in Miami for the final three games of this season after the dismissal of Tony Sparano. The Dolphins responded well in those games by going 2-1 with"
Jeff Fisher turns attention to Rams; Peterson won't be czar
January 5
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Miami Dolphins have put the pursuit of Jeff Fisher on ice while Tennessee's former coach begins a courtship with the St. Louis Rams. But Dolphins owner Steve Ross has made his best sales pitch to Fisher, who intends to coach in 2012. Sources say Fisher left South Florida with a favorable impression of Ross and the Dolphins' organization. It wasn't specified if an offer was made, but Fisher made it clear before Tuesday's visit, his first, that he was interested in exploring all his options. In the meantime, the Dolphins are doing the same."
Peterson, Ireland running separate coaching searches in Miami
January 3
NFL.com
 
"Carl Peterson, longtime associate of Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and former president of the Kansas City Chiefs, has long been rumored to take that same position in Miami and help restructure the organization. And, according to sources, that still could be the case, assuming Peterson can land the coach he wants. Peterson is spearheading the effort to court Jeff Fisher, who interviewed Tuesday in Miami, though numerous general managers and people involved in coaching searches believe the former Tennessee Titans boss will join the St. Louis Rams. If Peterson can't grab Fisher, then the likelihood of him formally joining the Dolphins is minimal, the sources said."
Miami Dolphins' Jason Taylor will play his final game Sunday against Jets
December 28
Miami Herald
 
"Jason Taylor, who has collected more sacks than any player in Dolphins history and is sixth all-time among NFL sack leaders, will play the final game of his 15-year career Sunday. Two team sources confirmed late Tuesday that Taylor has decided this weekend's game against the New York Jets will be his final chance to add to his 139?1/2 career sacks — a mark that puts Taylor behind only Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Greene, Chris Doleman and Michael Strahan. It's unknown if Taylor plans to announce his intentions to walk away from the NFL prior to Sunday."
Dolphins veterans might be facing last game for Miami
December 26
Miami Herald
 
"A lot of the roster that got the Dolphins into this 5-10 mess will be back next season. But decisions await on several veterans as Miami seeks to upgrade at multiple positions.At least 10 players who have been here for years — such as Paul Soliai — will play Sunday's finale against the Jets without any idea if it will be their last game in a Dolphins uniform.The most intriguing questions surround Soliai, Kendall Langford and Vernon Carey. Soliai and Langford want far more money than the Dolphins were willing to offer during negotiations earlier this season. The Dolphins could again use the franchise tag on Soliai, but that would be very costly after paying him $12.4 million this season."
Dolphins' Marshall, Long set to start Saturday vs. Patriots
December 24
NFL.com
 
"Wide receiver Brandon Marshall and tackle Jake Long will both start for the Miami Dolphins on Saturday against the New England Patriots, according to team sources. Both players had been limited in practice during the week."
Former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick intrigued by Miami Dolphins position
December 16
Miami Herald
 
"Brian Billick, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens a decade ago, said Thursday he would potentially have interest in the Dolphins coaching job if approached. Billick is on the Dolphins' radar, according to several sources. But Billick said he has not yet been contacted. Meanwhile, the Dolphins' initial calls in their search to replace Tony Sparano were expected to be made to representatives for former Steelers coach Bill Cowher and former Titans coach Jeff Fisher, according to a person briefed on the situation."
Marino doesn't see Cowher returning to NFL sideline as coach
December 15
NFL.com
 
"Dan Marino knows Bill Cowher. The Hall of Fame quarterback has logged serious face time with "The Chin" on their CBS pregame show, guffawing at each other's jokes and occasionally having a better time than the viewer. Marino enjoys spending time with Cowher, it's clear, but he'd be even happier if the former Steelers coach stepped aside to take over in Miami, where Tony Sparano was fired Monday. "I would love to see him be the Dolphins' coach or if he wanted to coach again because that would be great for the NFL, but I don't think his mind-set is that he wants to coach again," Marino told the team's official website."
Jeff Ireland will return for 2012, Sparano will not
December 12
Miami Herald
 
"Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is totally safe as of this moment. Tony Sparano is not. I am reporting the Dolphins plan to let Ireland continue in his job with the team beyond this season. The plan is also to replace Sparano after the season although the team is adamant no final decision has been made on this front. I know this as fact. Period. So what's news here? The Ireland stuff."
Miami Dolphins' loss seals Tony Sparano's fate, but Jeff Ireland will survive
December 12
Miami Herald
 columnist Armando Salguero
"The expansion Miami Dolphins were understandably terrible as a fledgling franchise, losing more games than they won and missing the playoffs in four consecutive seasons from 1966 to '69 before Don Shula came on the scene in 1970. The next-longest string of seasons under .500 and out of the playoffs for the franchise? Now. These Dolphins. These Dolphins will lose more games than they win for the third consecutive season — a fact mathematically guaranteed by Sunday's sad 26-10 loss to the Eagles. These Dolphins, their playoff hopes on a death bed before the game, laid those hopes to rest when the Eagles scored 24 points in a second-quarter outburst that made everyone remember how Miami"
When coaches get fired this year, who will replace them?
December 4
Pro Football Talk
 columnist Mike Florio
"Nearly a third of all NFL head-coaching jobs could become vacant after the 2011 season. In addition to the Jaguars, teams that could (emphasis "could") make a change presently include, in no particular order other than the order in which I scan through the league's eight divisions, the Dolphins, Colts, Chiefs, Chargers, Giants, Eagles, Vikings, Buccaneers, and Rams. So who will replace these coaches? Beyond Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, and Jeff Fisher, there aren't many (any) obvious candidates. Let's consider the three categories from which head coaches typically emerge: former NFL head coaches, current NFL assistant coaches, and college head coaches. Former NFL head coaches: In the hopes"
Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall detained over unpaid cab fare
December 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall was handcuffed and briefly detained at Port Everglades Monday after a dispute over an unpaid cab fair. According a Broward Sheriff's Office report, Marshall was placed in the back of a patrol car at about 7 a.m. Monday while deputies sorted out the stories of two cab drivers who had encountered Marshall that morning. The cab drivers accused Marshall of ditching a $142 cab fare at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and getting into another cab. The driver said he picked up Marshall at the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach and drove him to the airport, where Marshall said he needed to use the restroom. The driver said Marshall went"
Dolphins plan to keep Rosenfels, not allow reunion with Texans
November 29
NFL.com
 
"The Miami Dolphins don't intend to release quarterback Sage Rosenfels from injured reserve at this point, league sources said Monday. Multiple reports said the Dolphins would release Rosenfels, who then would join the Houston Texans, with whom he played from 2006 to 2008. But the Dolphins plan to hold on to the veteran quarterback at this time, despite the undisclosed illness that landed him on IR."
Dolphins safety Reshad Jones back in starting lineup to stay
November 23
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Dolphins safety Reshad Jones wants to make one thing clear. He never lost his starting spot. There's a difference between being demoted because of performance and injury. He was sidelined a couple games even after he was healed from a knee injury he sustained against the New York Jets on Oct. 17. As Jones says, the coaching staff was just waiting for him to regain full health. "It was just that I had an injury and had to wait until I was 100 percent for the coaches to feel like I was ready to get back out there and produce at a high level," Jones said."
Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano sidelined by injury
November 17
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano, whose offensive production has nearly doubled this past month, sat out Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed injury. Fasano, who has contributed 15 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns this season, appears to be nursing a right ankle injury. Fasano, a four-year starter for the Dolphins, had the ankle heavily wrapped during Wednesday's practice session, and walked gingerly during his rehab assignment. The Dolphins will officially disclose the injury later today."
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush finds his 'comfort zone'
November 10
Miami Herald
 
"With his team floundering and his statistics suffering, it was inevitable the questions would pop into Reggie Bush's mind: Did he make a wise move joining the Dolphins? Would he have been better off elsewhere? "Those thoughts creep into your mind," he said, acknowledging he wondered about his decision during training camp and early in the season. But after a shaky start, Bush and the Dolphins are feeling very good about their partnership. The team is playing better, Bush has notched two of the best back-to-back rushing performances of his career, and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is now maximizing Bush's unique skill set."
Dolphins believe Davis was drunk night before practice
November 7
Miami Herald
 
"Yes, Vontae Davis was late to practice, as reported by me in an earlier post. Yes, he got into an ugly argument with receiver Brandon Marshall,, as reported by NFL.com. And yes, the argument between Davis and Marshall started when Marshall called out Davis and then threw the ball at his head, as reported by Fox-TV. But the reason most responsible and most alarming about Davis missing Sunday's game against the Chiefs is that the Dolphins believe Davis was drunk the night before the Saturday practice to which he was late. And when he showed up at the Miami facility, a source said Davis had the smell of alcohol and was suffering from an apparent hangover. Davis and several other teammates had"
Fight almost broke out between Dolphins' Marshall, Davis
November 6
NFL.com
 
"The Miami Dolphins have their reasons for sidelining cornerback Vontae Davis for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and they are saying publicly that it isn't because his hamstring is too injured for him to play. Beyond that, however, Miami is keeping the full explanation private. The strange situation has created some confusion within the locker room, while also resulting in a separate revelation (learned by NFL.com) about a confrontation between Davis and wide receiver Brandon Marshall that occurred this week."
Miami Dolphins still seeking consistency at tight end
November 4
Miami Herald
 
"Some of the league's best offenses have tight ends wreaking havoc in the passing game. But naturally, that's not the case with the Dolphins – a result of both personnel and play-calling decisions. Anthony Fasano has been targeted less this season than any other NFL starting tight end who hasn't missed multiple games with injuries. Meanwhile, the Dolphins – for two years – have eschewed adding an established, quality, stretch-the-field veteran tight end that could complement Fasano, instead opting for low-round and undrafted players."
Brace yourself, Dolfans: Miami won't get the top pick
November 1
Miami Herald
 
"An NFL franchise may officially consider itself forlorn and stuck literally in can't-win-for-losing mode when its fans are split between lamenting how bad their team is and worrying it won't be quite bad enough. You know what's going to happen here, right? You know how this movie ends. You feel it deep enough in your bones to know it if you have suffered long enough as a fan of the Dolphins, the team that good fortune forgot. All of Miami's steadfast losing won't be enough. The embarrassment of 2011 will fall short of the No. 1 overall draft pick — the suck without the Luck, as Dolfans watch prized Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck go elsewhere."
Bill Cowher says he does not plan to coach next year
October 31
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said on Sunday he has not been contacted by the Miami Dolphins or any other team about a coaching position and plans to return to CBS next season. Cowher was asked about rumors and speculation he had been contacted for head coaching jobs. The Dolphins were specifically mentioned in Jim Brown's question, and Cowher denied talking directly or indirectly with any NFL team. "I have not been contacted directly or indirectly by any football team, or any organization. It's all speculation and it's unfortunate because it effects the lives of many people who are in the profession," said Cowher, who was sitting next to Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino"
Cowher: 'I do not plan on coaching next year'
October 30
NFL.com
 
"Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach and current CBS Sports analyst Bill Cowher said Sunday he has no plans to return to coaching next year. Reports earlier in the week linked Cowher to the Miami Dolphins, whose relationship with current coach Tony Sparano continues to unravel, but Cowher refuted the claim that he had been contacted by the Dolphins. "I do not plan on coaching next year. I love where I work and I enjoy the people I'm working with," Bill Cowher said on CBS' "The NFL Today", via the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "I like what I'm doing here and I plan to be back in the same seat.""
Dolphins may not pursue a big-name coach, after all
October 30
Pro Football Talk
 
"It has become widely believed that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross will chase a big-name coach after the disastrous 2011 season ends. Per a league source with knowledge of the team's current thinking, it's not a given that a superstar will be courted — in large part because a big-name coach will command a big-time payday. As the source explains it, no decisions have been made about the future. For now, the Dolphins are carefully evaluating how they got to this point, and how to apportion blame for a series of blunders that have contributed to their current predicament. The source says that Ross and company are attempting to identify whether recent personnel decisions (such as the failed"
Dolphins deny reaching out to Bill Cowher
October 29
Miami Herald
 
"Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and CEO Mike Dee on Friday strongly denied an NFL Network report that Ross has reached out to Bill Cowher's agent about Cowher becoming the team's coach. The Dolphins are expected to have interest in Cowher but will not contact him or any other candidate until the job is open. Barring a miraculous turnaround, coach Tony Sparano is expected to be dismissed by early January, if not sooner. "I have not reached out to [Cowher] in any way and will not so long as Tony is the coach," Ross told The Miami Herald. "I will not reach out to anyone so long as Tony is the coach. And I hope Tony wins and stays the coach.""
Ross strongly denies reports he contacted Cowher
October 29
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"It started with a report from CBS.com earlier this week that the Dolphins were in contact with Bill Cowher on some level. It continued Friday with an NFL.com report that Dolphins owner Steve Ross was in contact with Cowher's agent. "Not true,'' Ross said. "I'm not going to reach out to anyone while Tony (Sparano) is the coach. I hope he wins and stays the coach. Neither I nor anyone involved with me has contacted (Cowher), his agent or anyone around him." Think about this: Why would Ross contact Cowher now? He's not going to hire Cowher for this season. He's not competing against another team trying to hiring him. All he would do by contacting Cowhere at this point is perhaps offend Cowher"