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Seahawks flew to Denver in failed attempt to get Manning meeting Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com After Peyton Manning became available, four teams met with him: the Broncos, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Titans. Two others got stiff-armed: the Seahawks and Chiefs. Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that the Seahawks actually loaded up a plane and…
	QB Garrard signs one-year deal with Dolphins Mar 19, 2012 ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Quarterback David Garrard signed a one-year contract Monday with the Miami Dolphins and said he was told he'll be given a shot at the starting job. Related: CNNSI.com, miamiherald.com, profootballtalk.com
	Dolphins release safety Yeremiah Bell Mar 19, 2012 ESPN.com The Miami Dolphins made a tough roster cut Monday evening when they released veteran safety and team leader Yeremiah Bell. This was strictly a financial move for the Dolphins. The Sun-Sentinel reports it will save $4.3 million in cap room. The Dolphins … Related: profootballtalk.com
	Figuring out the Fins Mar 19, 2012 Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Dolphins have whiffed on Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn. They may miss out on Alex Smith. So what’s wrong with the franchise? Is Ryan Clark right? Does “no one” want to play for the Dolphins? Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald and WFTL in…
	Alex Smith, Dolphins have had more contract talks today Mar 19, 2012 Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Both SI.com’s Peter King and Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald are reporting that free agent quarterback Alex Smith has been in contract negotiations with the Dolphins on Monday. King heard that Smith is “very serious” about the possibility of p…
	Hold that thought ... Smith source now says QB serious Mar 19, 2012 Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com The Dolphins quarterback situation continues to convulse and now what seemed like a almost-certain move by Alex Smith back to San Francisco is not quite so certain if one believes people close to Smith. In this yes-no-yes-no-yes-no offseason for Smith,.…
	Dolphins should avoid Tim Tebow Mar 19, 2012 ESPN.com Don't do it, Miami Dolphins. Do not make a quarterback mistake that could stagnate the franchise for the next several years. Do not, under any circumstances, trade for Tim Tebow. I know this thought will cross the mind of Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, if…
	Where the Manning-less 49ers, Titans and Dolphins go from here Mar 19, 2012 Mjd, yahoo.com Peyton Manning has made his choice, and while he and the Denver Broncos are off to the penthouse to consummate their relationship, teams like the Titans, 49ers and Dolphins are left vulnerable and feeling empty. They stand there beaten and shamed, like …
	Jaguars, Dolphins should be at the front of the line for Tebow Mar 19, 2012 Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com After an unexpectedly exciting run as the Broncos’ starter, Tebow time soon will be over in Colorado. The question becomes where it will continue. With the Broncos reportedly not expecting much for the 2010 first-round pick, who has a contract tied in…
	Manning decision to Denver still affects Dolphins Mar 19, 2012 Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com Several media outlets are reporting that Peyton Manning has picked the Denver Broncos as his new team and is in negotiations with the team to become the quarterback. That has created a domino effect that reaches the Dolphins. Because Manning...
	Miami, Viced: Dolphins have become a public disgrace Mar 19, 2012 Doug Farrar, yahoo.com "In the history of NFL general managers, [Miami Dolphins GM Jeff] Ireland is on the coldest streak ever. He needs to do something right. He doesn't even need to hit a home run. A seeing-eye single would do." -- Peter King Yep. From MMQB to 2 L…
	PFT Live: Talking 49ers with Matt Maiocco and Dolphins with Armando Salguero Mar 19, 2012 Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com PFT Live is back on the air at noon on Monday with lots of discussion about NFL free agency. Matt Maiocco, the 49ers insider for CSNBayArea.com, will join Mike Florio to talk about what’s going on with the NFC West champions at quarterback. There was al…
	The Dolphins Have Spent An Offseason Humiliating Themselves Mar 19, 2012 Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com Believe me when I tell you that I say this with zero malice: the Dolphins are a pathetic franchise at the moment. It's not so much that two weeks ago they were certain they were going to have Peyton Manning throwing to Brandon Marshall and Reggie Wayne,…
	Monday morning one-liners Mar 19, 2012 Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Does the Mario Williams signing change the Bills’ draft plans? Izzy Gould of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel wonders if the Dolphins are falling from their perch as the area’s top sports franchise. A close look at new Patriots TE Daniel Fells. Is Anton…
	Alex Smith also not all that into Dolphins Mar 19, 2012 Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com More bad news? How about this: Multiple sources tell me that the only way Alex Smith is going to sign with the Dolphins is if Peyton Manning goes to San Francisco. That's right, even the jilted 49'ers quarterback would prefer...
	Overpaying Smith worse than missing on Flynn Mar 19, 2012 Armando Salguero, miamiherald.com My greatest concern is not that the Dolphins didn't land Matt Flynn, although it does raise flags, eyebrows and hackles. No, my biggest concern is that with Flynn gone to Seattle, with Peyton Manning not interested, and with the quarterback...
	Free Agent Update: The QB Quandary Continues Mar 19, 2012 grantland.com As the Dolphins continue to flounder in their search for a new quarterback this offseason and times seem to get more desperate with each day, they mig...