Miami Dolphins News and Rumors

Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com

There's a grassroots movement in town to bring Peyton Manning to Miami. No, I'm not talking about Dolphins owner Stephen Ross's intentions of having his team chase Manning. I'm talking about the folks that put up a billboard close to...

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Now it's getting serious. After weeks of speculation that Peyton Manning could be a fit for the Miami Dolphins, there is now a website and billboard in South Florida to help in the recruiting effort. ManningToMiami.com was launched on Wednesday, and a h…

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Here is a memo to the Miami Dolphins: Avoid drafting quarterbacks in the second round this year. I'm not very superstitious, but I know a trend when I see one. For Miami, picking three quarterbacks in the second round since 2007 has been nothing short o…

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The Miami Dolphins will not offer former second-round pick Chad Henne a new contract when the quarterback reaches unrestricted free agency, league sources told South Florida Sun-Sentinel on Tuesday.

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Here are the latest happenings Tuesday evening in the AFC East. The Chad Henne era is officially over with the Miami Dolphins. New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes tweets he's having offseason surgery for an undisclosed injury. The New York Je…

Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com

Jeff Ireland has "a plan" for the offseason. He isn't giving details of what that plan is. He has no intention of unveiling it for public scrutiny to the point where he told Dolphins coaches not to even talk about...

AFC East combine primer

Feb 21 (yesterday)

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About 300 prospects will arrive in Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine. Stocks will rise and fall over the next several days, as we get closer to the NFL draft. Here are seven things to keep an eye on the AFC East: Coin flip: The Miami Dolphins wi…

Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com

Do you have a calendar? If you don't, you're in for a sobering experience. If you have one, you probably already understand that what I'm about to share is truth. The calendar says March 8th is precisely 17 days away...

Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com

The Dolphins are in a better position than any team to know whether Matt Flynn is worth franchise quarterback money. They are also in a better position than any team to know whether Texas A&M product Ryan Tannehill is a worth high draft pick in Apri…

Leading Questions: AFC East

Feb 20 (2 days ago)

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With the offseason in full swing, let's take a look at one major question facing each AFC East team as it begins preparations for the 2012 season: MIAMI DOLPHINS Who is the quarterback? It won't be Matt Moore. That much is clear entering the offseason. …

Monday morning one-liners

Feb 20 (2 days ago)

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Bills scouting department pays a lot of attention to players from small schools. Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman coached QB Ryan Tannehill at Texas A&M and thinks Tannehill is a winner. The Patriots are lobbying New Hampshire for a l…

Matt Loede, dolphinsgab.com

Now that the 2011 season is officially over following the Super Bowl, now we can all look ahead to free agency. The Dolphins have a number of players that will be unrestricted come March 13th when they can sign with other teams. You can see the complete…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

New Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman says he hasn’t joined the staff of a team in need of a major overhaul. Instead, he says, he thinks there’s already a lot of talent in Miami and that all the Dolphins need is a couple of players to put th…

Sunday morning one-liners

Feb 19 (3 days ago)

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Steve Wyche of NFL.com thinks re-signing T Demetrius Bell is an offseason priority for the Bills. What does Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman look for in a quarterback? Malcolm Williams expects to get a look at safety during his second season …

Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com

General Manager Jeff Ireland knows the quarterback search this offseason is the thing. He knows it's important. And he's eyebrows deep in working the problem. He's so fired up about the issue, he's told coach Joe Philbin and his assistants...

Gregg Rosenthal, profootballtalk.com

Miami has a lot of needs this offseason. Their offensive line was a mess last year, their solid defense is changing schemes, and they can’t make explosive plays on offense. Before they get to all that, their needs start at the quarterback position. The …

Koppen eyeballs free agency

Feb 17 (5 days ago)

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

One of the last links to the Patriots’ Super Bowl wins could be leaving the team. Or maybe not. Center Dan Koppen, who missed all of the 2011 season after breaking an ankle in Week One against the Dolphins, will be a free agent on March 13.  And even t…

Matt Loede, dolphinsgab.com

The Dolphins announced that they have signed free agent defensive back Quinten Lawrence. A 2009 sixth-round pick out of McNeese State by the Kansas City Chiefs, Lawrence began his NFL carer as a wide receiver, catching one pass for nine yards as a rooki…

Walker's Fab 40: Nos. 5-8

Feb 17 (5 days ago)

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We are down to the very best players in the AFC East. Here are our rankings for Nos. 5-8: No. 8: Brandon Marshall, WR Team: Miami Dolphins 2011 stats: 81 receptions, 1,214 yards, 6 touchdowns Analysis: Marshall said it himself: If he had an elite quarte…

Friday morning one-liners

Feb 17 (5 days ago)

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt is stressing winning one-on-one battles. Quinton Lawrence broke into the NFL as a wide receiver, but the Dolphins see him as a defensive back. Will Ryan Mallett move up to backup quarterback for the Patriots? J…

Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com

Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman said Thursday that in studying the Dolphins he saw some "hidden talent" on the roster and his job is to draw that out and make it show up. This has to interest any Dolphins fan...

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Here are the latest happenings Thursday evening in the AFC East: The Buffalo Bills and representatives for receiver Steve Johnson have exchanged proposals and will meet at the NFL combine. How far are the Miami Dolphins from the Super Bowl? Will the New…

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Two of four teams in the AFC East are switching to 4-3 defenses in 2012. The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins have new defensive coordinators in Dave Wannstedt and Kevin Coyle, respectively. Both coaches will spend the offseason implementing their new s…

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Running back Jerome Messam, a 1,000-yard rusher in the Canadian Football League last year, has signed with the Miami Dolphins.

Walker's Fab 40: Nos. 13-16

Feb 16 (6 days ago)

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We are getting down to the very best players in the AFC East. Here are "Walker’s Fab 40" Nos. 13-16: PounceyNo. 16: Mike Pouncey, C Team: Miami Dolphins Stats: 16 starts Analysis: It's difficult to make a big impact at center. But Pouncey left…

Thursday morning one-liners

Feb 16 (6 days ago)

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

Should the Bills draft Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus at No. 10 overall? The Palm Beach Post analyzes the Dolphins’ 2012 free agents. Patriots QB Tom Brady re-injured his left shoulder in the Super Bowl. Jets coach Rex Ryan had a tough time stomaching Su…