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Dolphins fall to ‘Da Bears’ in Preseason opener

For the first time since January fans were able to see the Miami Dolphins in action. Although the Dolphins lost 20-13 to the offensively challenged Bears there were some bright spots as we move into week 2. 1. Tua looks comfortable and elusive in the pocket. He throws balls where only his WR can get to it. 2. Waddle is fast as fuck. The Dolphins have to get the ball in his hands at all costs. 3. The offensive line is young, and needs help quickly before the regular season. 4. Brissett and the backups can’t score. Not even against...

Miami Dolphins

X Gon’ Give It to the Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins opened their 2021 NFL Training Camp with a bang on Tuesday. Xavien Howard, by much surprise, showed up to training camp bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and Dolphins Twitter was elated. The trade rumors had been put to rest and it was business as usual. However, 12 hours later in a lengthy Instagram post, X announced that he would like to be traded citing a bad contract, over performing his current contract, and being the 2nd highest paid cornerback on the team. A real team player. Now, where do the Dolphins go from here? What kind of value or...

Free Agency,Miami Dolphins

Dolphins Reel In WR Will Fuller V

The Miami Dolphins continue to remain patient in the free agency waters for the perfect cast, bite, and catch. On Thursday, the Dolphins landed a star wide receiver from the Houston Texans, Will Fuller V. The free agency waters are getting a little choppier and the Dolphins continue to build their roster. Coach Flo has talked about depth being a strength in the past. This signing brings the Miami Dolphins much needed depth to an injury prone WR room. Fuller has had his history with injuries, but coming off his most productive year in 2020, he will bring a great...

Free Agency,Miami Dolphins

Dolphins Make a Splash Signing Jacoby Brissett to a One-Year Deal

Quarterbacks are flying off the market on the second day of free agency, and the Miami Dolphins finally made a splash. After losing Fitzmagic to the Washington Football Team on Monday night, the Dolphins secured a solid backup QB in Jacoby Brissett from the Indianapolis Colts. This move will provide some real competition at the QB1 making both players better. Hopefully, Tua can learn from Jacoby, a West Palm Beach native, who will be entering his 5th year in the NFL. Jacoby has been in some great quarterback rooms with Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers, and Andrew Luck. He also knows...

Free Agency,Miami Dolphins

Dolphins-Texans Trade Pair of Key Players

The Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans have been rumored around the league to make some major trade news this offseason. Of course, most people are waiting for the Texans to trade Deshaun Watson. The Miami Dolphins fans are waiting to know the fate of Tua. Today’s trade news was not the fireworks between the Dolphins and Texans as many expected. In fact, today’s trade feels like a lateral move. The Dolphins give up Shaq Lawson, who helped shape the stellar Dolphins defense in 2020. In exchange, the Dolphins received a Pro Bowl LB in Bernardrick McKinney. This feels like...

Free Agency,Miami Dolphins

Fresh Fish: Dolphins Acquire Isaiah Wilson for 7th-Round Pick Swap

Speculation around the league is that the Dolphins will use the #3 overall pick and take Penei Sewell out of Oregon. The Dolphins need to protect Tua and create holes for our running game. However, with today’s news, they may have a solve before the draft. If Isaiah Wilson shows up to practice willing to learn and get better, what a deal for the Dolphins. Not only do the Dolphins get a first round talent, they now hold more cards come draft day. What do they do with that 3rd pick now? Deal it away, continue to build the OL,...

Onward

Catch and Release: Dolphins part ways with Kyle Van Noy

The Miami Dolphins have been quiet all offseason, making splashes when fans least expect it. The surprising news out of Dolphin camp today is the release of Kyle Van Noy. Last offseason the Dolphins signed Van Noy to a four-year $50million+ deal. He spent some of the season playing with a hurt hip, but nonetheless produced down the stretch for the Dolphins defense. Van Noy was a leader on the field in 2020, which makes the release puzzling. Releasing Van Noy frees up $9million in cap space, which makes you think the Dolphins have their eyes on a bigger free-agent...

BREAKING NEWS,Miami Dolphins

Dolphins Sign Kicker Jason Sanders to Mega Deal

The Miami Dolphins made a move to solidify one of the most crucial scoring positions in the NFL, signing kicker Jason Sanders to a 5-year $22million contract extension. Coming off a Pro Bowl season and the Miami Dolphins most consistent scorer, this move is well-deserved. The NFL has come a long way from when Peyton was calling his punter an “idiot kicker.” Pat McAfee has been preaching #ForTheBrand for years. It is cool to see the Dolphins locking down this key feature in successful franchises. Sure, the Patriots had Tom Brady, but for many years they had Adam Vinatieri. Kansas...

Miami Dolphins

All Quiet on the Dolphins Front

It has been a week since Super Bowl LV and there has been little or no word on the direction the Dolphins will take during free-agency. Several names appeared as rumors, but which rumors will stick? Who will come to Miami and lead the Dolphins to Super Bowl LVI in L.A.? One thing that has been clear from the beginning, the Miami Dolphins are sticking to Tua. As I have said all along, the moves the Dolphins have made were made for Tua’s development. Knowing that the Dolphins have the franchise quarterback piece in place, it’s time to surround him...

Super Bowl LV

Brady, Bowles, and the Bucs on Top of the World

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won Super Bowl LV in convincing fashion. Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles had the game plan to contain Tyreek Hill and Patrick Mahomes that was executed to perfection. Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaq Barrett caused issues all night for the Kansas City offensive line making Mahomes run for his life most of the game. It’s another storybook ending for Tom Brady who is the greatest of all-time, and there’s not a close second. He is now 7/10 in Super Bowls. Brady commanded the game from the beginning. It was never really...