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Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami Dolphins

What makes Vic Fangio's defense so tough? Tua, McDaniel offer offense's view

MIAMI GARDENS - One of Tua Tagovailoa's biggest "welcome to the NFL" moments as a rookie came in Denver facing Vic Fangio's Broncos defense.The Dolphins quarterback was roughed up for six sacks, could never get Miami's offense going downfield, finished 11 of 20 for 83 yards and was benched for veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of the 20-13 loss.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dave Hyde: The time to win big is now, Miami Dolphins say in trading for Bradley Chubb

The loud message sent by Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier in trading for Denver pass rusher Bradley Chubb -other than this roster's pass rush isn't cutting it - is that he thinks the window for winning is now.As in right now.This year, if things break right.And why not?They're 5-3.Their offense shows some electric signs.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Instant Analysis: New York Jets 40, Miami Dolphins 17

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins' Week 5 loss to the New York Jets.
There were important injuries across the roster, starting with the top two quarterbacks.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: Big plays, blitz Wilson - five ways the Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets

No Tua Tagovailoa.
Shouldn't be a problem.
The Dolphins have the better roster.They have the better quarterback Sunday in Teddy Bridgewater, too.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 27-15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

Dolphins are used to fourth-quarter deficits The Dolphins trailed in the fourth quarter for the third consecutive game Thursday.Howard left the game with a groin injury early in the fourth quarter and didn't return.- Chris Perkins Dolphins were smart to activate Skylar Thompson When Tagovailoa went down briefly last week Bridgewater entered the game but the Dolphins didn't have a backup for Bridgewater.Most likely the game would have had a big crowd regardless of the opponent because it was a prime time game.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins grades, stock up, stock down for thrilling comeback victory over Ravens

BALTIMORE - This will be a week of debate on what the Miami Dolphins' ceiling is now after coming back from a three-touchdown deficit twice, including early in the fourth quarter, to a very good Ravens team for a 42-38 win in Baltimore.
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Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Kader Kohou taking steps toward becoming reliable playmaker for his second season

MIAMI GARDENS - Last season, Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou, as an undrafted rookie from Texas A&M-Commerce, learned how to survive in the NFL.He started 13 games, and despite often playing with a cast on his right hand to protect an injured thumb and battling an oblique injury, he ended with 72 tackles, one interception, 10 passes defended and one forced fumble.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins, though they won't admit it, are at the end of the line in the 'next-man-up' thing

Worse, the Dolphins lost several key players to injuries during Sunday's game including rookie starting quarterback Skylar Thompson (right thumb), cornerbacks Nik Needham (Achilles) and Keion Crossen (knee), and linebacker Trey Flowers (foot).[  RELATED: Dave Hyde: It wasn't the revolving QBs that lost game for Dolphins - it was the repeated mistakes ]
"The No. 1 indicator in wins and losses has been, and forever will be, turnovers," McDaniel said.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins, in a shocker, are starting rookie Skylar Thompson over veteran Teddy Bridgewater

The decision is in, and it says the Dolphins believe quarterback Skylar Thompson, a rookie seventh-round pick with one game of NFL playing experience, gives them a better chance to win Sunday against Minnesota than veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who has eight years of experience.
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Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel talks Tua helmet cam in OTAs, Byron Jones money; plus Wednesday practice observations

MIAMI GARDENS - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's new camera on his helmet for organized team activities has caught observers' attention, but coach Mike McDaniel said it's nothing special."That's a tool that has been around in the league in different avenues, in different organizations," he said.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Excuse Dolphins rookies if they're nervous joining vets for OTAs

For example, there was the moment they heard their name called during the draft, and then the moment they got the phone call from the Dolphins confirming the draft selection, or, for undrafted rookies, the moment they got the call inviting them to join Miami.The rookies are having one of their biggest dream come true moments now.
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Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Here's how Dolphins should spend the Byron Jones money

Now, brace yourself for another reason for optimism and excitement: The Byron Jones money becomes available at 4 p.m. on Thursday.In March, when the Dolphins released Jones, the cornerback who paired with Xavien Howard in 2021 to give their secondary one of the best cornerback tandems in the NFL and then missed all of last season with a leg injury.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins assistant breaks down TE Mike Gesicki's lack of playing time; plus Thursday injury updates

MIAMI GARDENS - Miami Dolphins tight ends coach Jon Embree was candid when addressing why Durham Smythe has outsnapped Mike Gesicki - and rather significantly - in three of the team's first four games.
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Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins' secondary could be a blueprint for offensive line

With the excitement of the in the rearview mirror and the anticipation of the schedule release immediately ahead, let's take a second to acknowledge the Dolphins' secondary, the (mostly) homegrown area of the team that's been constructed correctly.The Dolphins' five-member starting secondary is everything its five-member starting offensive line wants to be when it's complete, whenever that is.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins, with addition of Jalen Ramsey, give themselves another way to win

Here's what I like most about the 2023 Dolphins to this point: they're giving themselves multiple ways to win games.Adding a player as good as All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey backs that statement.As I've said before, these are exciting times for Dolphins fans.The organization's master plan reveals itself more and more as time passes, and the plan makes more sense each time you see another layer.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dave Hyde: A Dolphins season of big hopes is down to avoiding the worst collapse in franchise history

Let's not mince words: This would be the worst collapse in Miami Dolphins history if it plays out.There is no close second, too.Not when you consider the big picture at work, though you might prefer considering fireworks, rainbows and other happy thoughts right now rather than the big picture.Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said in the moments after Sunday's loss in New England what he said after the previous Sunday's loss to Green Bay: He didn't expect to be standing in this situation.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: Five ways for Dolphins to beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night

The Miami Dolphins are 3 1/2-point favorites on the road for a couple of prime seasons.They have a better team and also match up very well against the Los Angeles Chargers.Here's the weekly look at five ways they can win:
1. Attack, attack, attack.The NFL is about matchups, and Miami's offense couldn't have a better matchup.
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Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins 53-man roster predictions ahead of preseason finale vs. Eagles

MIAMI GARDENS - The final few active-roster cuts are annually some of the toughest decisions NFL teams have to make as August turns to September and training camp turns into regular season prep.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Omar Kelly: This time around, Dolphins defense flusters Buccaneers' Tom Brady

TAMPA - Tom Brady had the type of look on his face that screamed: "I need to speak to a manager."
The Landry Hat
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Surprising Cowboys defender makes NFL top 10 coverage players list

In recent weeks, NFL.com has been releasing some top 10 lists in varying categories using Next Gen Stats.
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Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins exploring secondary options after Trill Williams' season-ending knee injury

MIAMI GARDENS - The tears Trill Williams shed while laying on the Raymond James Stadium field Saturday night as his knee was being examined indicated that the young cornerback's second season with the Miami Dolphins was over.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Here are the highlights - and mishaps - from Dolphins backups in preseason opener at Buccaneers

TAMPA - Most of the top players for both teams were sitting out the preseason opener between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which allowed lower-on-the-depth-chart players an opportunity on Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Omar Kelly: Dolphins' young cornerbacks getting baptism by fire during training camp

Noah Igbinoghene and Trill Williams began their NFL careers from inverse positions despite playing the same position.
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As an undrafted player the Dolphins claimed off the waiver wire last spring, Trill Williams entered camp with no hype, or expectations.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins camp observations (Day 2): Speedsters dominate, plus stock up, stock down

Jaylen Waddle put on a tutorial about Houston rap music on Thursday, and it is possible his music showcase might carry over to Friday, based on his productivity in the Miami Dolphins' second practice.
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Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins camp (Day 5): Playmakers in space before pads come on; plus stock up, stock down

MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins had one final practice without full pads on Monday before training camp starts getting physical on Tuesday.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Omar Kelly: Things we learned in the first week of Dolphins training camp

The first week of training camp is in the books, and the Mike McDaniel era of the Miami Dolphins franchise began about as smoothly as it could have possibly gone.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins OTA Observations (Week 1): Tua throws a dime to Preston Williams

Mike McDaniel and his coaching staff seem to be setting the tone for the type of team they want the Miami Dolphins to become during the team's first Organized Team Activity session open to the media was far more physical than expected.
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Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Miami

Listen to the latest episode of Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk: The Miami Dolphins Podcast

The Dolphins had a disappointing wild-card playoff loss in Kansas City
The podcast episode discusses expectations for the Dolphins in 2024 and the future of Tua Tagovailoa and Xavien Howard [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins begin OTAs (and continue Super Bowl mindset) this week

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa raised eyebrows slightly last season when he declared they're not afraid to talk about the Super Bowl .That mindset hasn't changed during the team's offseason program and will resume this week, on and off the field, during Miami's organized team activities.I know that because I've asked the players.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins signing XFL defensive back who previously played for Saints

The Miami Dolphins are signing XFL defensive back Bryce Thompson, according to a league source Monday.Thompson, who has played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, had 34 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games with the XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons this season.Over the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Saints, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Thompson appeared in eight games and totaled two tackles.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: How do they fit? A closer look at Dolphins' 2023 draft class

MIAMI GARDENS - The 2023 NFL draft was low-key for the Dolphins because they didn't have a first-round pick and only had four selections overall.The Dolphins lost one first-round pick in the Tom Brady/Sean Payton tampering decision and the other in the deal to acquire edge rusher Bradley Chubb.Still, they improved their team talent by selecting cornerback Cam Smith in the second round and running back Devon Achane in the third round.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins signing former Broncos and Steelers OLB, reuniting him with Vic Fangio, Bradley Chubb

The Miami Dolphins are bringing in a new pass rusher in former Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Malik Reed, his agent announced and a source confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.Reed is reunited with new Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in Miami.Reed played his first three NFL seasons in Denver, coinciding with Fangio's head coaching tenure with the Broncos.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dave Hyde: Dolphins' big trade gives March Madness the feel of February Fever

There was already enough to say the Miami Dolphins were going all in even before Sunday's trade.There was the hiring of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the way they've dumped draft picks for big-money stars and even the manner they've supported quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.Sunday's move wasn't just about going further in, though.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dave Hyde: Dolphins shouldn't trust the draft this year; they should trade it for today

Trash the draft.The Miami Dolphins need to trade tomorrow for today.Flip the picks.This roster's window to win is open now, as in right now, so the franchise that famously stood with a tank-for-Tua idea should complete its trade-for-today philosophy begun with the deals for Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb in the past year.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Jalen Ramsey hypes up Dolphins secondary: 'Best group I've been a part of'

Jalen Ramsey is so hyped to be linking up with Xavien Howard on the Miami Dolphins.Recently acquired defensive back Jalen Ramsey spoke glowingly about playing alongside Xavien Howard in the Miami Dolphins ' secondary.Ramsey said at the podium on Thursday in his introductory press conference upon joining the Dolphins that "On paper, this is best group I've been a part of, but we still have to go prove it."
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Josh Allen picks fight with the wrong Miami Dolphin, starts a brawl (Video)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw an interception to Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, and then picked a fight with the largest man on the field.Xavien Howard is one of the best cornerbacks in football for a reason.The Dolphins ballhawk made a beautiful interception on Josh Allen in the first half of Miami's playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Mike McDaniel gives optimistic injury update for Dolphins on Thursday night

Several key players of the Miami Dolphins faced injury recently and were reportedly out of practice on Monday, but head coach Mike McDaniel made a statement that suggests everyone is in good shape now.
Boston.com
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Here's what oddsmakers think of Patriots' chances in AFC East after Aaron Rodgers' plan to join Jets

Patriots Rodgers joining a promising Jets core could spell bad news for the Patriots in the AFC East.The Patriots' road back to the top of the AFC East became even more arduous on Wednesday afternoon.Already the punching bag of Josh Allen and the Bills, the Patriots might have to battle against a four-time MVP twice next season.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Series history: Dolphins have gotten the better of the Patriots recently

The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are division rivals therefore they have played a ton of games against one another.
The Landry Hat
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Former Cowboys defensive star could become cap casualty in 2023

The Dallas Cowboys roster-building philosophy is framed around developing homegrown talents acquired via the draft and (hopefully) extending them when the bill on their second contract comes due.Like anything in the NFL, it's not that simple.In a perfect world, the Cowboys would extend every player they drafted who exceeded or met expectations depending on the round they were taken.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Stefon Diggs told his brother: NFL only has 7-8 "spicy receivers," most are easy to check - ProFootballTalk

Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs thinks he and his brother, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, are among the NFL's elite players at their positions - and he thinks the truly elite are a pretty small group.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins pingpong table is gone again; we'll let Tyreek Hill explain

Sometimes you don't know whether to believe fun-loving Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins wide receiver who is as quick with a line as he is with a football.Take the incident involving the pingpong table in the Dolphins locker room as an example.The table vanished earlier this week.Again.A few players said the table, which was actually the team's second pingpong table of the year, disappeared for superstitious reasons, because the Dolphins (8-8) are on a five-game losing streak heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the New York Jets.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins-Patriots predictions: Will Miami snap 4-game skid and end New England's playoff hopes?

Dolphins (8-7) at Patriots (7-8), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
Latest line: Patriots are favored by 3 points.Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 10-5): Patriots 20, Dolphins 17 Two struggling teams meet with the playoffs on the line and, well, it's hard to bet against Bill Belichick in this one.He has the defense.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Instant Analysis: New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 21

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins' loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday as Miami (8-8) dropped its fifth straight game.Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist We're witnessing one of the all-time worst meltdowns in NFL history, one that's right up there with, you guessed it, the 1993 Dolphins who were 9-2, finished 9-7, and missed the playoffs.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: Five ways for the Miami Dolphins to beat the Detroit Lions

Let's get right to it.Here's the weekly blog on how the Dolphins win - and there are a lot of ways to beat 1-6 Detroit on Sunday.1.Put the "dynamic" back in this dynamic offense.Every opposing offense has big games against the Lions' defense, as I wrote in my column today.Detroit is last in points allowed, yards allowed, doesn't sack opposing quarterbacks (ranked 31st), doesn't take the ball away (30th) and is a general speed bump to offenses this year.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins star Xavien Howard sued by woman alleging he gave her an incurable STD

A woman has filed a lawsuit against star Miami Dolphins player Xavien Howard Thursday, alleging he gave her genital herpes, a lifelong sexually transmitted disease.The lawsuit, filed in Broward County, seeks damages in excess of $30,000 and a jury trial.It alleges Howard negligently transmitted genital herpes and intentionally inflicted emotional distress.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins-Vikings predictions: Will Miami beat division leader with Skyler Thompson at QB?

Dolphins (3-2) vs. Minnesota Vikings (4-1), Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX
Latest line: Vikings are favored by 3 1/2 points; over/under is 42.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: Five ways Dolphins beat Buffalo, starting with attacking a depleted secondary

Pick a guy, let it fly.That was Dan Marino's line and it should be Tua Tagovailoa's Sunday.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins-Ravens predictions: Will Miami pull off upset in Baltimore?

Dolphins (1-0) at Ravens (1-0), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS, M&T Bank Stadium
Latest line: Ravens are favored by 4 points; over/under is 43.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins grades, stock up, stock down for victory over New England

New England's Matthew Judon was a major concern, especially as the game progressed.
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This remains a work in progress.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Dolphins' Andrew Van Ginkel returns to practice on Monday

MIAMI GARDENS - Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was back practicing with the team on Monday after having his appendix removed about two weeks ago.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: Dolphins third-team quarterback Skylar Thompson makes roster - and I understand why

MIAMI GARDENS - Rookie Skylar Thompson was absolutely amazing in training camp and preseason.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: Biggest Dolphins decision won't be a cut; the good revamp of WRs this offseason

Five thoughts on the Dolphins' cut-down day: 1.The prime decision affecting the first month of the season isn't whether Miami kept Skylar Thompson or what happened with Preston Williams.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Hyde5: More cornerback questions, more running game concerns - five thoughts on Dolphins vs. Raiders

Do the Dolphins call unsigned veteran cornerback Joe Haden?
It has to cross their minds.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill eager to face Dolphins opponent for first time in Tampa with his usual brash confidence

MIAMI GARDENS - Tyreek Hill has flashed his speed, agility and pass-catching ability plenty in Dolphins training camp through two weeks, but it's all been against a Miami secondary that doesn't have cornerback Byron Jones and has seldom trotted out Xavien Howard in 11-on-11 drills.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Melvin Ingram, fulfilling late father's dream in joining Dolphins, will be 'ready to rock and roll' by training camp

MIAMI GARDENS - The story of the Miami Dolphins' offseason, at its core, is that the franchise revamped its offense and kept its defense together.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Omar Kelly: Let's not make excuses for offense's slow start during Dolphins' offseason program

Wednesday's session was one of those football practices where beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Why Xavien Howard feels at peace; and Dolphins injury updates, Mike McDaniel's O-line thoughts

MIAMI GARDENS - After Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard got his contract concerns settled this offseason, he was back with the team in a practice setting for the first time at Wednesday's mandatory minicamp, the first of two sessions with Thursday to follow.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Omar Kelly: Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene gets second chance to make a better impression

Miami Gardens - The talent level has never been in question.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Have a great practice one day, play team DJ the next; and other Dolphins OTA notes

MIAMI GARDENS - The first Miami Dolphins practice of organized team activities open to media on Tuesday revealed a new motivational tool coach Mike McDaniel is using in offseason drills.
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