Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
With the NFL draft behind us, here's an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Here's a post-draft look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. [Link]
This NFL offseason has been anything but uneventful
Who says nothing happens in the NFL offseason? Peter Schrager hands out some awards after a seriously hectic couple of months. [Link]
This NFL off-season has been anything but uneventful
Who says nothing happens in the NFL off-season? Peter Schrager hands out some awards after a seriously hectic couple of months. [Link]
More Roster Moves
The Dolphins did some more tweaking to their roster on Monday, signing two players who got tryouts in this weekend's minicamp and releasing four players. Among those who was let go was a draft pick from 2007. [Link]
Top 10: Worst franchises in pro sports
They're rarely in the playoffs and their best moment came in a movie. The Cards have surely earned their spot on this dubious list. [Link]
Rookie Minicamp Q&A: WR Selwyn Lymon
Former Purdue wideout Selwyn Lymon wasn't among the 252 players selected in the 2008 draft, but he was one of the most intriguing prospects signed by the Dolphins as undrafted rookie free agents. The 6-foot-3 Lymon, who caught eight passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns against Notre Dame during his freshman season, touched on a variety of subjects after the last day of the rookie minicamp. [Link]
Sparano's Saturday Post-Practice Comments
Coach Tony Sparano spoke more about the team's second-day draft picks after Saturday's practice after being asked mostly questions about Jake Long and Chad Henne on Friday. Here is a team-released transcript of Sparano's Saturday press conference. [Link]
NFL Draft: 2009 Mock Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen. [Link]
Long impresses rookie teammates at Dolphins minicamp (AP)
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…
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Long impresses rookie teammates at Dolphins minicamp
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' seventh-round pick, and drove him to the ground. [Link]
Jake Long's Debut
The Dolphins opened their three-day rookie minicamp on Friday, and naturally a lot of eyes were on offensive tackle Jake Long — the first overall pick in the 2008 draft. While it's really difficult to assess the work of an offensive linemen in minicamp practices, there was enough to form an early impression. [Link]
Long impresses rookie teammates at Dolphins minicamp
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' seventh-round pick, and drove him to the ground. [Link]
Pressing needs for every NFL team
The draft can't fix everything (see the Jets' and 49ers' QB quandaries). Alex Marvez runs down every team's pressing needs. [Link]
Dolphins Sign 14 Free Agents
The Dolphins announced their rookie free agent class on Thursday, and it's quite a list. The Dolphins signed 14 undrafted rookies, including five wide receivers. [Link]
Bills pick up quarterback
After failing to draft a QB in the draft, Buffalo picked up Baker on Thursday. And as it stands now, Baker has a decent shot at making the 53-man roster. [Link]
Scout.com NFL Draft Report Card
Only five NFL teams earned an "A" in last weekend's NFL Draft according to former pro scout Tom Marino. Was your favorite team one of them? Or was it one of the handful who earned a failing grade? Check out Marino's grades for all 32 teams in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
Eight rookies who can make a difference in '08
Chad Henne is walking into a great opportunity in Miami. Alex Marvez has found one player per round who can make an early impact. [Link]
News analysis: Pacman traded to Cowboys
The drawn-out trade of Titans cornerback Pacman Jones to the Cowboys finally came to pass last week when the Cowboys agreed to send a fourth-round draft pick in 2008 and a sixth-round pick next season to the Titans in exchange for the troublesome defensive back. [Link]
Dolphins' Parcells, Taylor must get in sync (SportingNews.com)
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. [Link]
For Dolphins' sake, Parcells, Taylor must get in sync (SportingNews.com)
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. [Link]
Top questions heading into mini-camps
Which rookies will thrive? Will Brett Favre return? What are the Bears doing? Our NFL Czar tackles the biggest looming questions. [Link]
Top questions heading into mini-camps
Which rookies will thrive? Will Brett Favre return? What are the Bears doing? Our NFL Czar tackles the biggest looming questions. [Link]
Stopping Clock, Dolphins Sign Tackle as Top Pick
The Miami Dolphins, in the midst of an overhaul after a 1-15 season, signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long on Tuesday, setting him up to be the first pick over all when the National Football League draft begins Saturday. He will become the first offensive lineman to be chosen No. 1 over all since Orlando Pace, whom the St. Louis Rams selected from Ohio State in 1997. Long is the first Wolverine to be picked No. 1 since Tom Harmon in 1941. [Link]
On the Clock: 15 prospects for '09 NFL Draft
With the '08 draft in the books, who's ready for next year? Peter Schrager gives you his draft wrap, complete with names for '09. [Link]
2009 NFL Draft: Steuber's Big Board
With the 2008 NFL Draft complete, it's never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects that will be available for the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber debuts his Big Board of the Top 19 seniors who will be available in 2009. [Link]
Ireland's Post-Draft Comments
General Manager Jeff Ireland discussed the team's second-day picks and the overall philosophy, as well as the Jason Taylor situation, when he addressed the media after the draft Sunday night. Here is a team-released transcript of Ireland's press conference. [Link]
Miami draft has Parcells written all over it (Yahoo! Sports)
Bill Parcells is back buying the groceries. And for now, it looks like he is planning a blue-plate special rather… [Link]
Biggest surprises from 2008 Draft
Jeremy Shockey stayed put, Carolina passed on QBs and Cincy took some high-risk guys. See what else surprised Alex Marvez. [Link]
Dolphins may keep Taylor
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. "We want the guy back," Ireland said. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said his team pursued a deal, but the Dolphins took Taylor off the trading block. [Link]
AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)
Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell. [Link]
NFL Draft Superlatives
Now that the NFL Draft is behind us, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber hands out his Draft Superlatives. [Link]
Handing out draft grades for AFC teams
The Chiefs scored big at the NFL Draft with Glenn Dorsey. Our NFL Czar hands out draft grades for every team. How did yours rank? [Link]
'L-Train' Caps Dolphins Draft
The Dolphins kept with their theme of going big, selecting Arizona defensive tackle Lionel Dotson Dotson played in a 4-3 defense in college, but he projects to a 3-4 defensive end. [Link]
Jake Long, Vernon Gholston, Joe Flacco among NFL draft busts? (SportingNews.com)
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. [Link]
Hilliard a Versatile Back
The Dolphins went for a second running back in the sixth round when they tabbed Montana's Lex Hilliard with the 204th overall pick. But unlike Jalen Parmele, Hilliard has the advantage of being big enough to line up at fullback. [Link]
Thomas a Late Bloomer
The Dolphins took an offensive lineman for the third time in this year's draft when they selected UConn guard Donald Thomas, a late bloomer who acutally wasn't thinking about playing football when he first went to college. [Link]
Power Back Is First Pick in Round 6
The Dolphins created a need for a backup running back when they traded Lorenzo Booker to Philadelphia on Saturday, and they just might have filled that need with the selection of Toledo's Jalen Parmele with their first of three sixth-round picks. [Link]
Murphy's Comments
Shawn Murphy spoke to members of the South Florida media via conference call shortly after being selected by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2008 draft. Here is a team-released transcript of Murphy's conference call. [Link]
A Pick With Great Genes
The Dolphins continued to go big in the fourth round, selecting guard Shawn Murphy from Utah State. If nothing else, Murphy certainly has the genes. His father is former Atlanta Braves slugger Dale Murphy. [Link]
Going Big Again
This perception that Bill Parcells likes big, physical players, it's sure proving true in this draft. Sure, the Dolphins did take quarterback Chad Henne with their second of two No. 2 picks, but the other three picks in the first three rounds all were spent on linemen, the last one going for defensive end Kendall Langford. [Link]
The Kendall Langford Interview
Dolphins third-round pick Kendall Langford, a defensive end from Hampton, spoke with Scout.com Senior NFL Analyst Ed Thompson a few days before the draft. Here is what he had to say. [Link]
Don't expect these names to last long on Sunday
Saturday's draft wasn't so great for everyone. Alex Marvez says there are still some big names available who won't last much longer. [Link]
NFL Draft: Day Two Best Available Prospects
Scout.com NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber lists his top-30 best available prospects on Day Two. [Link]
Round 2: Miami Selects QB Chad Henne
With Selection 26 in Round 2, Miami selects QB Chad Henne, Michigan. Learn more about this pick from Scout.com team and draft experts! [Link]
NFL Draft Dish: Round 1 analysis (SportingNews.com)
A pick-by-pick analysis of the 2008 NFL draft's first round: 1. Miami Dolphins - OT Jake Long. [Link]
The Next Pick
When the draft resumes on Sunday, it once again will be the Dolphins holding the first pick. But unlike Saturday, we won't know in advance who they will pick. We can, however, offer a look at the possibilities based on the team's needs and best prospects still available. [Link]
Trade Talk
If you believed what several Internet reports were suggesting Sunday night, the biggest story of the draft would have been the trade of Jason Taylor to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but by the end of the day the Dolphins had consummated only one trade and it had nothing to do with the Pro Bowl defensive end. GM Jeff Ireland talked about Taylor and the one deal that was done. [Link]
Dolphins add Henne to QB mix
EDS: UPDATES with Ireland quotes. With the NFL draft barely under way Saturday, Miami Dolphins-bound No. 1 overall pick Jake Long brightened at the suggestion he might be joined in South Florida by his former Michigan teammate, quarterback Chad Henne. "Whatever team drafts Chad is going to get a great player," Long said. Hours later, they were reunited when the Dolphins used a second-round pick to take Henne. [Link]
High on Henne
The Dolphins' decision to go big with the 32nd overall pick couldn't have worked out better in the end, with Chad Henne falling all the way to 57. That time, Miami wasn't going to pass up on him a second time. While some might argue against drafting a quarterback in the second round for the second consecutive year, this move certainly will help the Dolphins' odds of solving their QB situation. [Link]
