December

Dec. 15, 2008   

Limiting turnovers key to Dolphins' success

Let’s face it. For a team that was 1-15 one season to reverse field and head into the driver's seat for the division crown with two weeks remaining the season afterward, an almost perfect storm of events must transpire. Obviously, a coaching staff overhaul can go a long way, and a retooled roster featuring a host of better, more energized players is at the root of such a turnaround, but even in the parity-filled NFL, ... More>

Dec. 8, 2008   

Undrafted rookie a savior for Dolphins offense

It was an injury that had the potential to be catastrophic to the Dolphins’ postseason aspirations. When WR Greg Camarillo went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 12, there was the very real possibility of the offense plummeting. Although not the speed demon that Ted Ginn Jr. is, Camarillo’s toughness, smarts and hands had made him Chad Pennington’s favorite and most reliable target. Out for the season, the Dolphins didn’t know if ... More>

Dec. 1, 2008   

Smiley's broken leg creates OL mess for Dolphins

The Dolphins’ 16-12 victory over the Rams came at steep price. In the first quarter, ORG Justin Smiley suffered a broken leg, an injury that is likely to end the fifth-year veteran’s season, although the precise nature of the injury is still unknown. Smiley is in his first season in Miami after playing his first four seasons for the 49ers.

If Smiley is indeed placed on the injured reserve list, he’d be the Dolphins’ second ... More>

November

Nov. 24, 2008   

Porter's insubordination puts Sparano in bind

The Dolphins knew when the signed Joey Porter in the 2007 offseason that they were getting more than a good pass-rushing outside linebacker. They also were getting an obstinate, loud-mouthed, self-righteous egomaniac who creates as much drama off the field as he wreaks havoc on it. It’s one thing for him to bark insults and provide bulletin-board material for opposing teams with his comments to the media — he has been doing that his entire ... More>

Nov. 17, 2008   

Special-teams miscues nearly doom Dolphins

In a sport where analysis usually centers on the Xs and Os of offense and defense, special teams is the often overlooked facet of football. It’s ironic because the special-teams unit invariably begins every contest on the opening kickoff, and, often, is responsible for winning or losing it in a game’s waning seconds.

In the Dolphins’ 17-15 triumph over the Raiders in Week 11, the lasting image will be that of rookie PK Dan Carpenter ... More>

October

Oct. 27, 2008   

Dolphins WR Ginn announces arrival with monster performance

This was the type of game the Dolphins were expecting when they picked WR Ted Ginn Jr. with the ninth pick of the 2007 draft. After a year and a half of toiling in obscurity on an offensively challenged club, Ginn finally broke out Sunday in Miami’s 25-16 victory over AFC East division-rival Buffalo, hauling in seven passes for 175 yards. The seven catches tied his career high and the 175 yards shattered his previous high ... More>

Oct. 20, 2008   

Dolphins LB Porter's standout season flying under radar

Even as the rest of his teammates have reverted to their bumbling ways, Dolphins OLB Joey Porter continues to dazzle on the football field. The unquestioned defensive MVP for the club this season, Porter was the one defender the Ravens had to account for on every snap in their 27-13 triumph in Miami on Sunday. Two of his four tackles were sacks of rookie QB Joe Flacco, as he repeatedly flummoxed a Ravens offensive line ... More>

September

Sept. 22, 2008   

No doubt about it, Dolphins' Brown is back

Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown might not haunt the dreams of the Patriots the way David Tyree does, but after his scintillating performance in Sunday’s 38-13 win in Foxborough, he has proven to be the type of spark a Dolphins club in need of one can rally around. Brown gashed New England’s formidable defensive front seven for 113 yards on 17 carries, including an astounding four touchdowns. He also threw a 19-yard touchdown to TE Anthony ... More>

April

April 22, 2008   

Dolphins officially make Jake Long the No. 1 pick

Updated 5:32 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 22

After a week of negotiations, the Dolphins officially signed OT Jake Long as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft. According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the deal is for five years and $57.5 million, with $30 million guaranteed. Long was a two-time All-America selection at Michigan, and was twice named the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. The consensus top-ranked offensive lineman in ... More>

January

Jan. 16, 2008   

Dolphins hire Tony Sparano as head coach

Updated 4:10 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Jan. 16

What had been speculated for weeks became official Wednesday morning. Tony Sparano has been hired as the new head coach of the Dolphins. Sparano has been with the Cowboys for the past five seasons, serving as TE coach from 2003-04, OL/running game coordinator in 2005, assistant head coach/offensive line/running game coordinator in 2006 and assistant head coach/offensive line this past season. He becomes the eighth head coach in ... More>