Dolphins add defensive backs coach, two receivers coaches

New Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has added Ken O’Keefe, Lou Anarumo and Phil McGeoghan to his staff, the team announced Saturday.
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Dolphins GM Ireland: QB Henne is smart, intelligent, tough

Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland had positive things to say about quarterback Chad Henne in an interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
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Dolphins hire O-line coach Turner from Texas Tech

Offensive line coach Jim Turner has been hired by the Miami Dolphins — his second new job this offseason.
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Edwards hired as Dolphins LB coach; three others retained

George Edwards has been hired as linebackers coach by the Miami Dolphins, who also announced they’re retaining three assistants from last year’s staff.
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Ravens’ Williams will return for 12th season as Rice’s backup

Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams says he will return for his 12th season.
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Dolphins’ Marshall talks to Flynn about teaming up in Miami

Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall wants a long-term answer at quarterback, and he has one particular free agent-to-be in mind. Jeff Darlington reports that Marshall is courting Matt Flynn.
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Finalists for Dolphins’ coaching job wait for team’s decision

None of the candidates for the Miami Dolphins’ vacant head-coaching job have heard from the team since the second round of interviews with the three finalists was completed Thursday, according to team and league sources.
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Ireland: ‘Fins want QB who can ‘put his team on his shoulders’

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland reinforced the idea that the team wants an upgrade at the quarterback position, discussing what he would look for in a “franchise quarterback.”
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Dolphins reportedly interested in Peyton Manning if available

The Dolphins know their top priority this offseason is to take care of their quarterback situation, and a certain Hall of Fame-bound signal-caller named Manning reportedly is at the top of their list.
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Will Philbin usher in Miami rebirth? Resurgent 49ers offer hope

Dolphins fans want to know how Joe Philbin will be any different from Tony Sparano, or the men before him. Jeff Darlington writes that the 49ers’ rebirth under Jim Harbaugh provides inspiration.
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Son encouraged new Dolphins coach Philbin to pursue position

The Dolphins introduced their new head coach Saturday, and Joe Philbin promised fans there’d be an “aggressive, up-tempo, attacking style” of football in Miami.
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Dolphins hire Packers OC Philbin to be next head coach

Miami will make Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin the 10th head coach in Dolphins franchise history, and Philbin says he “can’t wait to get started.”
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Steelers eager for regular season to start (PA SportsTicker)

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Nothing wrong with Miami Dolphins fans being eternal optimists: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reading the latest article from Greg Cote of the Miami Herald there’s one thing I definitely agree with him about; Miami Dolphins fans are desperate for a winner. As Cote eloquently details, South Florida fans want so badly to see a good product on the field they’ll even…
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Not Much Accomplished with Miami Dolphins 17-3 Win Over Cowboys: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It was great the Miami Dolphins won their preseason finale 17-3 against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Sun Life Stadium in front of thousands of their fans, and it was even better no one was injured during the contest.
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Starters watch as Dolphins beat Cowboys 17-3 (The Canadian Press)

MIAMI – Larry Johnson scored on a 22-yard touchdown run and Matt Moore threw for another score Thursday night to help the Miami Dolphins win a battle of backups by beating the Dallas Cowboys 17-3 in the final exhibition game for both teams.
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There are plenty of questions surrounding the Miami Dolphins: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Herald published an article on Thursday, Sept. 1 asking 10 questions about the Miami Dolphins upcoming season. They’re pretty good questions–for the most part–although one of them is a question I wouldn’t have asked myself.
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Sparano Needs to Give Miami Fans Something They Haven’t Seen Before: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reading the latest article by Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald I learned something I hadn’t known; namely that one of Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano’s favorite films is Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. That movie is also one of my favorites, and I’ve…
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Patriots to mark Sept. 11 with pre-game ceremonies (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots will recognize the 10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center before Thursday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
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Pats to mark 9-11 with pre-game ceremonies (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots will recognize the 10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center before Thursday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
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Stout Dolphins D looking for more takeaways (The Canadian Press)

DAVIE, Fla. – The training camp drill required the Miami Dolphins’ defensive backs to sprint downfield, cut sharply and look back for a pass tossed their way. Many throws were off the mark, and players repeatedly reached out to gather them in, sometimes making acrobatic grabs.
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Hurricanes fans unhappy with Dolphins (AP)

Miami Hurricanes fans have had a lot to be upset about lately, and now they’re angry at the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins recently disclosed plans to honor Tim Tebow and the rest of the Florida Gators’ 2008 national championship team. The ceremony will take place during the Dolphins’ game against Tebow and the Denver Broncos [...]

Dolphins to honor Tebow before game against Broncos. Wait, what? (Yahoo! Sports)

Imagine that your local professional football team organizes a ceremony to honor a recent national championship by a nearby college team. That doesn’t sound like a bad idea, does it? No, of course, not. Unless … • The beloved star … Continue reading →
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Miami Making Monumental Mistake in Celebrating 2008 Florida Gators Title: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Dolphins–and specifically their CEO Mike Dee–have stirred up a hornet’s nest with their decision to host a celebration honoring the University of Florida’s 2008 National Championship team during halftime of a game against the Denver Broncos on Oct.
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McGahee giving Broncos boost in red zone (PA SportsTicker)

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer
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Sparano gives OL vote of confidence (AP)

The Miami Dolphins have rested their best blocker for much of training camp. They have a rookie starting at center, a newcomer at right tackle and a right guard adjusting to a new position. So far, it shows. The Dolphins are averaging 2.9 yards per rush through three exhibition games, and Chad Henne was sacked [...]

Sparano Should Play Offensive Line Extensively Against Cowboys: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I understand the thinking laid out by Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in his latest article advocating Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano not use a great many of his starters in the preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sept.
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Brian Daboll Brings Exciting Football Back to Miami Dolphins: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Dolphins lost 17-13 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Raymond James Stadium, and there were definitely some problems featured the South Florida team will have to correct. However, there were also plenty of things that took place in that game–and…
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S Alexander says he’s joining Dolphins (The Canadian Press)

MIAMI – Safety Gerald Alexander says he has signed with the Miami Dolphins, where he could provide depth in the secondary and help on special teams.
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Trouble spot to hot hand, Henne impressing Dolphins in preseason (Yahoo! Sports)

Chad Henne was expected to represent a question mark at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. Instead, during the majority of the preseason, Henne has been his team’s unquestioned strength. After completing 15 of his 24 attempts for 194 yards against Carolina during the…
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Bucs’ Talib will not be suspended this season (The Canadian Press)

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay cornerback Aqib Talib won’t be suspended for any of the 2011 season for his arrest in connection with an off-season shooting in Texas.
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Miami Dolphins Passing on Terrelle Pryor was a Mistake: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Miami Dolphins apparently came very close to handing over that third-round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft to acquire former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor. According to a report by Mike Florio of NBC Sports, Pryor actually thought he was headed to the…
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Rumors of Tim Tebow Trade to Miami Dolphins Seem Ridiculous: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As the Associate Press’ football writer Arnie Stapleton puts it in his latest article, “nobody’s questioning Tim Tebow’s character or work ethic, just his readiness.” That is as much a truism as you can get, which is why I found it intriguing there seem to…
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Miami Dolphins Giving Fans Hope for 2011 with Attacking Offense: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I’m starting to feel a lot better about the chances of the Miami Dolphins this coming season, despite the fact I still believe they should have gone hard after some offensive players like Vince Young, Plaxico Burress, or even Braylon Edwards, and articles like the latest one…
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Darren Sproles grateful for new start with Saints (PA SportsTicker)

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
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Bucs eager to make amends for poor performance (PA SportsTicker)

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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Dolphins counting on their 2 young cornerbacks (The Canadian Press)

DAVIE, Fla. – Sean Smith, who backpedals for a living, began last season with his career headed in the wrong direction.
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Dolphins counting on their 2 young cornerbacks (AP)

Sean Smith, who backpedals for a living, began last season with his career headed in the wrong direction. The lanky cornerback started all 16 games his rookie year with the Miami Dolphins in 2009 but was on the bench for their opener last season at Buffalo, and the demotion gave him a jolt. “I didn’t [...]

Bess confident in Dolphins’ new-look offense (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Last season, defensive coordinator Mike Nolan came to Miami and turned the league’s 22nd-ranked defense in…
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Pierre Thomas excited about Saints’ strength at RB (PA SportsTicker)

Pierre Thomas feels a bit nostalgic when talking about the New Orleans Saints’ core group of running backs. He can’t help but be reminded of 2009.
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Talib rejoins Bucs after meeting with commissioner (The Canadian Press)

TAMPA, Fla. – Cornerback Aqib Talib has rejoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing one day of practice to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the player’s role in an off-season shooting in Texas.
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Tim Tebow just isn’t ready for prime time (The Canadian Press)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Nobody’s questioning Tim Tebow’s character or work ethic, just his readiness.
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Five Greatest Defensive Backs in Miami Dolphins History: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Although they don’t often get as much attention from the media as many other Miami Dolphins players, cornerbacks Sean Smith and Vontae Davis could be very important in determining whether 2011 will be a successful year for the South Florida club.
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Dolphins Will Know Soon Enough If Signing Larry Johnson was a Mistake: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I won’t be one of those lambasting the Miami Dolphins over their signing Larry Johnson to a contract on Tuesday, Aug. 23. After working out Johnson, along with Tiki Barber and Clinton Portis, by signing the controversial former Kansas City Chiefs halfback, Dolphins Head Coach…
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Saints out to improve run, run defense, in 2011 (PA SportsTicker)

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
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Fan’s take: Five NFL head coaches on the hot seat (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

According to a Yahoo! Sports report, Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano is a long shot to survive the season. Since leading the Dolphins to an 11-5 record in 2008, Sparano and the Dolphins have suffered through back-to-back 7-9 seasons with no playoff appearances.
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Larry Johnson signs with Dolphins (The Canadian Press)

DAVIE, Fla. – For one-time workhorse Larry Johnson, the handoffs stopped coming nearly a year ago. He says he learned his lesson waiting for another chance to carry the ball.
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Three problems the Carolina Panthers need to sort out by Opening Day in Arizona: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After a lackluster performance during their preseason tilt with the Miami Dolphins, the Carolina Panthers are facing some familiar problems moving forward. As a huge Carolina Panthers fan that suffered through the two-win season of 2010, I see some things that look a little too…
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Cam Newton getting every possible chance to win job (The National Football Post)

The job is there for Cam Newton to claim. The rookie quarterback will start the third preseason game for the…
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Former QB Bob Griese joins Dolphins broadcast team (The Canadian Press)

MIAMI – Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese is joining the Miami Dolphins’ radio broadcast team this season.
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