Miami Dolphins Assistant Athletic Trainer Troy Maurer has been named the AFC Tim Davey Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
This is the week when the best college football players gather in Indianapolis to be picked apart by NFL coaches, GMs and scouts, with each one confident he has the edge.
In Dolphins Generations, we ask the same questions to both a current Dolphins player and an alumnus who played the same position to see how their answers differ based on the era they played in. This week's Dolphins Generations features current Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Yeremiah Bell and former Pro Bowl safety Dick Anderson (1968-77).
Now that new Head Coach Joe Philbin has filled out his coaching staff, Dolphins.com can give you a broader glimpse into what each new coach brings to the team.
There is a calming feeling when you listen to Mike Sherman, a feeling that tells you the Dolphins offense will be just fine under his direction. In so many ways, he is the perfect fit for this franchise.
In recent years the Club Level at Sun Life Stadium has played host to Super Bowl XLIV Media Day and Don Shula’s 80th birthday party, but Thursday afternoon and evening the business world took over the vast space.
Much has been made about the Dolphins spreading it out on offense next season, but there?s also a new man running the defense.
Recently hired defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle talked to The Finsiders about defensive schemes and his philosophy for building a defense.
Although it?s base defense was a 3-4 last season, Coyle noted Miami only played out of the formation about 25 percent of the time. With a majority of the league deciding to air it out, it?s more ...
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With a new offense that could give him more opportunities, WR Brian Hartline is eager to live up to his big-play reputation.
Hartline recently talked to The Finsiders about what he hopes to be an expanding role with the aqua and orange.
?I have to carry more of a weight,? Hartline said. ?I?d like to get into a system here for four, five, six, eight years, and thrive in it, and win football games.?
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After an impressive year by his unit, Dolphins special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi was retained by incoming coach Joe Philbin.
He recently talked to The Finsiders about being brought back and what he expects from the new staff.
?It feels very rewarding,? Rizzi said. ?In this profession you understand it?s a high-performance business. At the end of the day, when you look at your work and it?s recognized, that?s very rewarding.?
Rizzi and Philbin had briefly met in the ...
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The Dolphins Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi discusses the substantial improvement of his unit during the 2011 season and what he looks for in 2012. Listen to find out Rizzi?s thoughts on the rookie year of Clyde Gates as the team?s kick returner.
Watch video of his interview here:
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The NFL Network analyst gives his commentary on Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill, and other quarterbacks that should be selected early in April?s draft. Also, find out Mayock?s thoughts on the defensive ends and offensive tackles that figure to be available around the time that the Dolphins make their 1st round selection.
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When new Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was hired, fans expected him to come in with his Packers playbook in tow.
To help the potential implementation, Philbin has brought in former Texas A&M head coach Mike Sherman, one of his football mentors.
Sherman recently told The Finsiders that his offensive philosophy is similar to Philbin?s, noting that he ran the West Coast offense at stops in Green Bay, Houston, Seattle, and Texas A&M.
If the offense starts producing, though, ...
There is a calming feeling when you listen to Mike Sherman, a feeling that tells you the Dolphins offense will be just fine under his direction. In so many ways, he is the perfect fit for this franchise.
There may never be another Dolphins player quite like Ricky Williams. Talented. Controversial. Cerebral. Introspective. Independent. At times hard to figure. But always hard to tackle.
Ten days have passed. So many things to like. Joe Philbin has gotten off to an impressive and productive start in his early days of coaching the Miami Dolphins.
A first impression? The new head football coach of the Miami Dolphins is a very impressive man.
One of the most important off seasons in franchise history has now officially begun. So many decisions that will shape the immediate and not-so-distant future of this team. A head coach. A quarterback. A carefully mapped out direction. Plenty of work to do.
A season of "almosts" and "what ifs" ended in the sweetest possible way for the Miami Dolphins.
Some random thoughts and observations on a gorgeous New Year’s Day in South Florida.
It will never again be quite the same. Not without Jason Taylor out there. Not without tall, lanky No. 99 honing in on quarterbacks, doing that wonderfully unique sack celebration and explaining it all so eloquently afterward.
The Finsiders breakdown Dolphins QB Matt Moore and discuss what we learned about him during 2011 where he started 12 games for the team. Don?t miss the crew?s thoughts on how Moore?s role with the team might be impacted by possible off-season moves....
Michael Fabiano, Fantasy Editor for NFL Network and NFL.com, calls in to the show to discuss the possible fantasy implications of the Peyton Manning situation and other league topics that could affect your fantasy football team this fall. Make sure to listen for Fabiano?s comments on Reggie Bush and where he expects him to be drafted in 2012 drafts....
Andrew Brandt, NFL Business Analyst for ESPN and?President of the National Football Post, joins the show to provide expert commentary on the franchise tag and other important aspects of the CBA that will impact teams this off-season. Make sure to listen for Brandt?s thoughts on Joe Philbin, a man that he worked with for many years in Green Bay....
Steve Wyche, an NFL Network reporter and NFL.com writer, calls in to the show to discuss Robert Griffin III and other stories that he?ll be watching closely at this year?s scouting combine, which begins this week in Indianapolis. Also, check out Wyche?s thoughts on the future of Colts QB Peyton Manning....
The Dolphins Special Teams Coordinator Darren Rizzi discusses the substantial improvement of his unit during the 2011 season and what he looks for in 2012. Listen to find out Rizzi?s thoughts on the rookie year of Clyde Gates as the team?s kick returner.
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Tim Graham?of the Buffalo News?calls in to the program to discuss the future of the Bills in Buffalo as rumors of the team possibly leaving the town persist. Make sure to listen as Graham details how much the Bills mean to the Greater Buffalo and Western New York area....
The NFL Network analyst gives his commentary on Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill, and other quarterbacks that should be selected early in April?s draft. Also, find out Mayock?s thoughts on the defensive ends and offensive tackles that figure to be available around the time that the Dolphins make their 1st round selection.
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The legendary Dolphins wide receiver sits down with the guys at the Dolphins Business Alliance to talk about the growing South Florida community. Find out what Moore thinks are the Dolphins biggest needs to address in the NFL draft....
Sun Life Stadium came alive early in the morning for a good cause and stayed alive into the evening serving as a major blood donor center.
The Dolphins Cycling Challenge is a two-day tri-county charity cycling event, which takes place on November 5 and 6, 2011 and benefits the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.