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10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

Taylor enjoying opportunity to win (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:00 PDT

With his Dolphins mired in losing ways, Jason Taylor is eyeing a championship away from the gridiron.

Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:02:04 PDT

After not addressing its thin wide receiver corps in the draft, the Dolphins brought in several college free agents to compete for jobs. By far the best of the lot was Davone Bess of Hawaii.

Bess stood out at last weekend's rookie minicamp because of his glue-like hands and shoulder-length dreadlocks as he caught everything in sight. At a muscular 5-10, 190, Bess is hoping to fill a void in the slot left by last year's trade of Wes Welker to the Patriots.

The Dolphins also signed college free agent receivers Jayson Foster, Selwyn Lymon and Justin Wynn, but Bess seems the most likely to stick. His former coach at Hawaii, June Jones, was "shocked" that Bess didn't get drafted after finishing with a WAC-record 293 catches for 3,610 yards and 41 touchdowns in just three...

Long impresses rookie teammates at Dolphins minicamp (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:14:11 PDT

Jake Long managed to make a big impression on a couple of his rookie teammates in his first practice with the Miami Dolphins on Friday. The Dolphins opened their three-day rookie minicamp on Friday with 39 players, including Long, the first overall pick in the draft. On a simple running play toward the end of practice, the 6-foot-7, 315-pound tackle locked up defensive tackle Lionel Dotson, the...

Dolphins' Parcells, Taylor must get in sync (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:56:21 PDT

If the Miami Dolphins are to begin their recovery from a 1-15 season in 2007, Bill Parcells and Jason Taylor need to set aside their differences, join hands and get in rhythm.

For Dolphins' sake, Parcells, Taylor must get in sync (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:29 PDT

If the Miami Dolphins are to begin their recovery from a 1-15 season in 2007, Bill Parcells and Jason Taylor need to set aside their differences, join hands and get in rhythm.

Miami draft has Parcells written all over it (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:11:23 PDT

Bill Parcells is back buying the groceries. And for now, it looks like he is planning a blue-plate special rather...

With a record 33 trades, NFL draft a swap meet (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:01 PDT

One thing about an NFL draft with this many trades: There were that many players that teams just simply had to have. This year, more than ever, teams were willing to make aggressive moves to jump the line and snag the player they really wanted. A record 33 trades were made Saturday and Sunday as NFL teams tried to assemble winning rosters for the 2008 season and beyond.

Dolphins may keep Taylor (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:51:56 PDT

Jason Taylor might perform his sack dance with the Miami Dolphins this season after all. The defensive end and star of "Dancing With the Stars" was the subject of trade speculation throughout the weekend. But when the NFL draft ended Sunday, general manager Jeff Ireland denied the Dolphins were eager to part with Taylor.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

Jake Long, Vernon Gholston, Joe Flacco among NFL draft busts? (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:55:41 PDT

On the ten-year anniversary of the Peyton Manning/Ryan Leaf draft, here's a look at some potential Leaf-esque picks from the 2008 NFL draft.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Is a rookie salary cap coming? (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:41:42 PDT

Jake Long had a big grin on his face as he slipped the ceremonial hat of his new team on his head. With good reason, because the Miami Dolphins had already agreed to pay the top draft pick at least $30 million before he ever played a down in the NFL. Glenn Dorsey couldn't stop smiling either after the Kansas City Chiefs made him an instant millionaire-to-be with the No.

Dolphins take T Long with top draft pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:21:15 PDT

Jake Long quickly removed any suspense from one of the biggest days in his life. Now he'll hope to do the same to opposing defenders.

Long becomes No. 1 for Dolphins (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:15:11 PDT

Jake Long visited New York City for the first time this week and landed a nifty souvenir -- a Miami Dolphins jersey bearing uniform number 1. The former Michigan tackle held the jersey on the stage at Radio City Music Hall after officially becoming the first player taken in the NFL draft Saturday. The Dolphins had committed to choosing Long when they signed him to a five-year contract Tuesday for...

Dolphins acquire Fasano, Ayodele (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:00:53 PDT

With No. 1 overall pick Jake Long already in the fold, the Miami Dolphins on Saturday continued to revamp their roster.

Redskins not interested in Jason Taylor (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:29:40 PDT

The Miami Dolphins are seeking draft picks in exchange for the NFL's 2006 defensive player of the year, Jason...

Dallas sends Fasano, Ayodele to Miami for picks (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:18:55 PDT

The Miami Dolphins on Friday acquired tight end Anthony Fasano and inside linebacker Akin Ayodele from the...

2 Cowboys traded to Dolphins (AP)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:52:42 PDT

The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round draft pick, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The person didn't want to be identified because the Dolphins and Cowboys hadn't confirmed the trade. The Dolphins have repeatedly tapped the Dallas pipeline since the arrival of former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells in December...

NFL draft questions: Potential picks, slides, trades and more (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:06 PDT

Here are seven questions I can't wait to see answered during this weekend's NFL draft.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Rookie salaries out of this league (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:44:00 PDT

Paying top dollar to draftees doesn't make sense to Roger Goodell, who wants to add cost controls on rookie deals.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

Dolphins trying to trade DE Taylor (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:57:03 PDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Ticker) - The Miami Dolphins have been shopping veteran defensive end Jason Taylor in the hopes of acquiring another first-round pick in Saturday's NFL draft, according to a report on the South Florida Sun-Sentinel web site.

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Draft Dish: 7 prospects flying up teams' boards (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:56:51 PDT

Virginia's Branden Albert is one of seven prospects flying up NFL teams' draft boards.

Could Miami use Jason Taylor to get another first-rounder? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:22:40 PDT

As the first round wears on, the new regime led by Bill Parcells might display the same aggressiveness it showed...

Power of Parcells clearly evident in Long signing (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:18:41 PDT

Be honest. If Cam Cameron were the one announcing that Jake Long is the Miami Dolphins ' No.

Have Dolphins restored fiscal sanity to the NFL? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:13:07 PDT

Financial sanity just might have been restored to the NFL draft according to Nancy Gay, NFL columnist for the...

Jake Long signs with Dolphins, will be top pick in NFL draft (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:48:58 PDT

The spotlight will be elsewhere Saturday when the NFL draft begins, and that's fine with the Miami Dolphins and Michigan tackle Jake Long. "My understanding is St. Louis is on the clock," said Long's agent, Tom Condon. The Dolphins opted to dispense with any on-the-clock drama by signing Long to a five-year contract Tuesday with $30 million guaranteed.