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Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:10:35 PDT

While the Dolphins continue to rotate three quarterbacks with the first unit in an effort to determine who will be the starter against the Jets in the season opener, the real question is just who will be catching their passes amongst a kiddy corps of receivers.

Gone are two former Pro Bowl veteran receivers Chris Chambers and Marty Booker, Attempting to make their own marks are last year's overall ninth pick Ted Ginn Jr., underachieving third-year receiver Derek Hagan and young veteran Ernest Wilford, who the new regime snatched up in the first day of free agency last February because they crave his 6-4 size and dependable hands. Dolphins receivers caught a combined paltry seven touchdowns last season.

Beyond those three are two hungry journeymen in Greg Camarillo and...

Dolphins need to stay clear of Brett Favre (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:03:47 PDT

This was coming from the moment Brett Favre said he was done and wished he wasn't.He wasn't going to get away...

Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous' (AP)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:31:47 PDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. "There's something wrong about the system," Goodell said Friday. "The money should go to people who perform." Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long's five-year, $57.75 million contract -- with $30 million guaranteed.

10 years later, Williams looks forward (AP)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:37:51 PDT

Ricky Williams needed just 11 yards for the record book when he ran for 60, taking a handoff, bouncing off a defender and bolting to the end zone. For Texas fans, it seems like yesterday that Williams' long run against rival Texas A&M broke the NCAA career record for rushing yards, propelling him to the Heisman Trophy.

Shockey for Taylor deal unlikely (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:22:05 PDT

Gary Myers of the New York Daily News noted there has been much scuttlebutt about the New York Giants should...

Marcus Vick arrested for DUI (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:46:19 PDT

Marcus Vick was arrested early Friday morning on charges of driving under the influence and eluding police.

Bengals need a split from Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:39:00 PDT

The situation between Chad Johnson and the team has gotten to the point that a divorce is needed.

Browns' defense a step behind the offense (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:37:00 PDT

Cleveland is lacking a few playmakers on defense if it expects the unit to truly complement the offense.

NFL rookies get taste of history at hall of fame (AP)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:03:38 PDT

For a moment, Miami Dolphins tackle Jake Long looked like any other visitor at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He handed his cell phone to a teammate, stood next to the bronze bust of fellow former Michigan tackle Dan Dierdorf and smiled for a snapshot. Long, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and the rest of the NFL's rookies are touring the Hall of Fame this summer as part of a program aimed at...

Strahan in same company as White, Smith? (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:21:00 PDT

The numbers don't measure up but a former end thinks Michael Strahan is in the top tier of DEs.

3 QBs compete for Miami's starting job (AP)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:46:09 PDT

Three quarterbacks were the field at the Miami Dolphins training facility Friday, each vying for the starting gig. One was Josh McCown, who is on his fourth team since turning pro in 2002. For Dolphins fans and McCown, it seems awfully familiar. McCown, John Beck, and rookie Chad Henne are all aiming to become the latest in a string of starting quarterbacks for Miami since Dan Marino retired after...

Parcells wants Taylor back (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:14:12 PDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Ticker) - Bill Parcells appears to be making good on his promise.

Parcells wants Taylor on Dolphins' roster (AP)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:53:18 PDT

For weeks, Bill Parcells has been hearing plenty about his feud with Jason Taylor. Parcells says it doesn't exist. Finally ending his silence about the much-ballyhooed topic, the Miami Dolphins' football operations czar not only said Thursday that he wants the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end on his team this fall, but also tried to eliminate the perception that he deliberately snubbed Taylor during...

Maybe relations between Taylor, Dolphins can be repaired (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:52 PDT

Chalk up one more small reason why defensive end Jason Taylor's potential return to the Miami Dolphins this...

Dolphins cornerback Lehan suffers ugly leg injury (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:44:56 PDT

All the noise left the Miami Dolphins ' ''organized team activity'' practice for several minutes Wednesday when...

Sparano wants Taylor back with Dolphins (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:46:08 PDT

Jason Taylor may end up finishing his career with the Miami Dolphins after all.

Sparano wants Jason Taylor with Dolphins (AP)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:46:09 PDT

Jason Taylor has another reason to dance. Two weeks after announcing Taylor won't practice with the team through training camp, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Wednesday he told the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end that he and the organization want him back. "I wanted to make it clear to Jason that we as an organization want him back here, and that I was anxious to see him running around here with...