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HARD KNOCKS:

Miami Dolphins: What’s Hard Knocks Success Rate? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The NFL teams that have been featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks series have had a mixed bag of results.

Miami Dolphins offer plenty of fodder for 'Hard Knocks' - NFL.com
The Dolphins haven't received much good press lately. HBO has given them a chance to show how engaging and interesting they can be when they're featured on "Hard Knocks," Jeff Darlington writes.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

In His Own Words: Clyde Gates " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
Recently, Dolphins wide receiver Clyde Gates spoke about the transition to Joe Philbin and Mike Sherman’s offense. Gates, entering his second year, is looking to become a more consistent contributor for the Dolphins offense.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Is Artis Hicks in the mix for starting right tackle spot? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
There’s one Miami Dolphins player moving up the depth chart during the team’s OTA sessions this month.

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Dolphins Sign Jonathan Martin
The Miami Dolphins have signed offensive tackle Jonathan Martin.

DOLPHINS OTA'S:

News, notes from Tuesday's practice | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Barry Jackson, making another cameo in Armando's blog after covering Dolphins, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics practices today. Tuesday was the second of six offseason practices that will be open to the media.

HARD KNOCKS:

Miami Dolphins will be on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' - NFL.com
HBO is taking its talents to South Beach. Joe Philbin announced Tuesday the Dolphins will star on "Hard Knocks" this summer, a move the coach labeled a football decision.

Herm Edwards: Hard Knocks is harmless fun, not a distraction | The Daily Dolphin
But Dolphins fans shouldn’t worry, former Jets and Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said Tuesday, because all of those "distractions" are overblown.

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DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Lamar Miller is fast, but there are durability concerns with the Miami Dolphins' fourth-round draft pick - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Lamar Miller is fast, but there are durability concerns with the Miami Dolphins' fourth-round draft pick

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Miami Dolphins top 10 wide receivers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The Sun Sentinel ranks the top 10 Miami Dolphins at each position. In the third installment of the series, we rank the wide receivers.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins players making a favorable impression – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Sometimes the numbers and stats don’t tell the full story.

David Garrard, Reggie Bush miss Dolphins' OTAs - NFL.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Garrard is not in attendance at the team's OTA on Tuesday, but the quarterback told NFL.com's Jeff Darlington that there's no cause for concern.

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DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Matthews Truly Understands Memorial Day
Children of military parents have a different take about Memorial Day than others and Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Rishard Matthews is no different.

DOLPHINS 2012 SEASON:

Six Break Out Candidates for the Miami Dolphins - Phin Phanatic - A Miami Dolphins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The Miami Dolphins not only have an unproven roster, but the roster is very deep with potential in numerous positions.

Can the Miami Dolphins challenge for AFC East crown – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Exactly what would some of you rather Karlos Dansby say were the Miami Dolphins’ team goals?

Miami Dolphins Talking Points: Dolphins, HBO’s Hard Knocks seem like a good fit | The Daily Dolphin
First, happy Memorial Day everyone! Please take a couple moments to reflect on the thousands of servicemen and women who have died to help preserve our freedoms

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DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Miami Dolphins: Dolphins have plenty of receivers, but does the team have playmakers? - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The Miami Dolphins have 12 relatively unknown receivers trying to make a name for themselves this offseason

DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS:

Will Michael Egnew do better than Missouri’s other TEs? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Tight ends have been a big point of emphasis in Joe Philbin’s offenses during his tenure as Green Bay’s offensive coordinator, and it appears the Miami Dolphins will continue to use that position as the main outlet for the quarterbacks.

HARD KNOCKS:

Fan Voice: Should the Miami Dolphins consider HBO’s Hard Knocks? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The network reportedly wants a team in place next month.

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Rex Ryan disliked Tony Sparano but now says, “That’s my guy” | ProFootballTalk
Tony Sparano's Dolphins went 3-2 against Rex Ryan's Jets in the five meetings between the two coaches, but the one that made Ryan both dislike coaching against Sparano and want to coach alongside Sparano came on a Monday night in 2009, when the Dolphins won 31-27.

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JOE PHILBIN:

Joe Philbin has Miami Dolphins on right path to success - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
By his own count, Joe Philbin was an assistant football coach for 10,061 days before landing a head position. In the blink of an eye, his life changed forever.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Miami Dolphins: Why the hate for Brian Hartline? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Brian Hartline doesn’t get the respect he deserves.

Miami Dolphins Wide Receivers Have Chance to Go from No Names to Superstars: A Fan’s Opinion - Yahoo! Sports
The Miami Dolphins have had an up and down offseason and one of the moves that they made which is still subject to debate is the trading of Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears

DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS:

Yeatman And Hogan Share Unique Lacrosse Past
Lacrosse is almost the pure definition of a niche sport, yet three members of the Miami Dolphins will most likely be watching this weekend’s NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championships being played at Gillette Stadium.

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DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

In His Own Words: Reggie Bush " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
With the first series of OTA practices this week, Dolphins running back Reggie Bush spoke to the media about preparing for the season and the implementation of the new offense.

DOLPHINS RETURNERS:

Who will handles the Miami Dolphins’ returns? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Last year the Dolphins shelved Reggie Bush as a returner. Despite his impressive college and NFL resume as a return specialist, the former USC standout was too valuable to the team as a tailback to be exposed to the abuse returners receive.

DOLPHINS POSITIONAL BATTLES:

The decisions made and choices looming at guard, receiver, safety | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The common theme among safety, receiver and right guard this off-season has been this: In each case, the Dolphins opted to develop their own players instead of adding a sure-fire starter at any of the positions, even though a bunch were available this offseason. Read more here:

DOLPHINS 2012 SEASON:

Miami Dolphins 2012 over/under win total set surprisingly high at 7.5 | The Daily Dolphin
Las Vegas isn’t exactly bullish on the Dolphins’ chances of making the playoffs in Joe Philbin’s first year as head coach. But one of the city’s major gaming services is a lot more optimistic about the 2012 Dolphins than many fans and pundits.

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JOE PHILBIN:

Joe Philbin plans to pick a quarterback by Week 3 of preseason | ProFootballTalk
Dolphins coach Joe Philbin thinks he has about three months to pick a quarterback, and he plans to get a close look at all of the quarterbacks on his roster before he does. "We're really pleased with the room that we have," Philbin said on ESPN's NFL 32. "David Garrard is a proven player.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACK BATTLE:

Miami Dolphins: Steve Ross turns up the heat on the Dolphins QB battle - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Steve Ross is becoming a sack master of his own team.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Dolphins receiver Marlon Moore knows he needs to deliver – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Now he’s being called on to step up and prove he’s ready for a larger role, a continued investment.

Miami Dolphins will try to build a receiving corps without a high-profile, 'go-to guy'
After relying heavily on Brandon Marshall the past two seasons - he accounted for more than 30 percent of the passing yards and scored nine of the 20 touchdowns by wide receivers - the Dolphins are planning a much more diverse approach to their passing game.

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JOE PHILBIN:

Joe Philbin says (with good humor) that he, not Stephen Ross, will decide Dolphins' starting QB
A day after Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said he expects Matt Moore to be the starting quarterback this fall, new coach Joe Philbin jokingly replied that the boss won't have any say in the decision.

Joe Philbin has a check list for the Dolphins receivers – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Go ahead and scan the Miami Dolphins’ receiver unit and pick a name, any name.

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin emphasizing a fast pace at practice that might carry over to games
Dolphins running back Reggie Bush came off the practice field gasping for air Tuesday, and not because he's out of shape after taking four-plus months off.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Evans: Tannehill Will Be Best of 2012 Quarterback Draft Class « The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
“I firmly believe that Ryan Tannehill will end up being the best quarterback out of this draft class,” said Evans, referring to the trio of quarterbacks taken in the first round.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

'Fins audition for Plaxico Burress reportedly a no-go - NFL.com
Plaxico Burress is still looking for a team to play for next year, and he reportedly has his eyes on the Miami Dolphins. But the interest is not mutual.

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DOLPHINS 2012 OTA'S:

5 things to watch as Dolphins begin on-field work in earnest; Stephen Ross endorses Matt Moore to be No. 1 QB
Now the off-season work begins in earnest for the new-look Dolphins. Over the next month - starting Tuesday and ending with the conclusion of the three-day mini-camp June 22 - the Dolphins will take to the field to learn what so far has been mostly classroom instruction.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Matt Moore says Dolphins offense spreads ball around – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Matt Moore’s hoping he’ll be part of a FAIR quarterback competition for the first time in his NFL career.

In His Own Words: David Garrard " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
New Dolphins quarterback David Garrard will have the opportunity to vie for the Dolphins’ starting quarterback spot this offseason. The former Pro Bowler recently joined The Finsiders to talk about battling back from injury and what his transition to Miami has been like.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Bess Excited For Hard Work To Pay Off In New Offense
Getting production out of every wide receiver on the field is the goal of new Miami Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin, and that is music to the ears of Davone Bess.

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STEVE ROSS:

Miami Dolphins: Owner Steve Ross pleased with offseason - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross says he's pleased with Dolphins offseason

DOLPHINS SAFETY BATTLE:

Who steps to the forefront of the Dolphins’ safety battle? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
While everyone has their focus situated on the quarterback or receiver battles, it is a pretty safe bet that safety will be the Miami Dolphins’ biggest camp battle.

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Commentary: Tony Sparano seems to have found good fit with New York Jets
Tony Sparano, the fall guy of another Miami Dolphins makeover, finally appears to be at home with the New York Jets.

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DOLPHINS COACHINS STAFF:

Members of Miami Dolphins staff have school ties to Worcester, Mass.
Call it serendipity or dumb luck, but three men whose paths first crossed 33 years ago at a central Massachusetts prep school now make up a significant part of the brain trust hoping to recapture the success that has eluded the Dolphins since the days of Don Shula.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Fins touting young receivers | ProFootballTalk
The Miami Dolphins traded receiver Brandon Marshall to the Bears as the clock struck 4:00 p.m. ET on March 13, the launch of the 2012 league year and, in turn, the trading period.

FINS WEEKEND:

O-Sea-D Wins Fishing Tournament To Close Out Fins Weekend
Poor James McKnight just can’t catch a break on Fins Weekend – even though he did catch his share of big fish today.

DOLPHINS 2012 DRAFT CLASS:

2 signed, 7 to go | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Coming to you live from South Beach, pulling my daughter in a wagon to Flamingo Park pool, this is David Neal, guest blogging for vacationing Armando. The Dolphins have signed defensive tackle Kheeston Randall, a seventh-round pick, to a four-year...

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JEFF IRELAND:

Poll: How do you feel about Jeff Ireland’s job performance now? | The Daily Dolphin
Maybe all it took was having the nerve to finally use a first-round pick on a quarterback. Whatever the reason, the temperature in General Manager Jeff

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Miami Dolphins to work out two-time Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli, who was last with Atlanta Falcons
Fullback Ovie Mughelli, a nine-year NFL veteran who has twice been voted to the Pro Bowl, arrived in South Florida Wednesday night and will work out for the Dolphins Thursday, NFL Network reported.

Fabiano Sees Thomas As Potential Fantasy Sleeper " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
With last month’s draft in the rear view mirror, mock fantasy drafts have begun to surface, marking the unofficial start to the new fantasy football season. There is a sense, however, that times are changing as fantasy football continues to evolve to counter different schematic trends sweeping the league.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Fan Voice: Do the Miami Dolphins have the worst wide receivers in the NFL? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Let’s face it, this time of year in the NFL lends itself to lists, speculation, interpretation and down right bordum.

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DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Garrard Loves Dolphins Up-Tempo Offense " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
No matter who wins the Dolphins’ quarterback competition heading into the season, one thing has become evident. They better be ready to play fast.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Seventh-rounder Rishard Matthews has a chance in anonymous WR corps | The Daily Dolphin
Jeff Ireland’s seventh-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jimmy Wilson, impressed as a rookie and could be in contention for a starting job at safety this year. Could Ireland do it again in 2012 with Nevada wide receiver Rishard Matthews?

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins host FinsWeekend to benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Miami Dolphins host FinsWeekend to benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation

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DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Joe Philbin’s history says Miami Dolphins RBs Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas will get less action in 2012, not more | The Daily Dolphin
Naturally, Dolphins running backs Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas will say publicly that they have big goals and expectations for the 2012 season. Rare is an athlete who will admit to not wanting to be the best.

Miami Dolphins RB Jerome Messam says he will have 2nd surgery on left meniscus | The Daily Dolphin
The Dolphins are hoping to uncover another gem from the CFL with running back Jerome Messam.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Dolphins' 2012 Draft Picks at Wide Receiver - Phin Phanatic - A Miami Dolphins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Just prior to the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins parted ways with veteran WR Brandon Marshall. This created a position of need to fill either via free agency or the draft.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins announce signing of OT Andrew McDonald - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The Miami Dolphins announced Monday the free agent signing of rookie offensive tackle Andrew McDonald.

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DOLPHINS RUNNINGBACKS:

Dolphins tailback Reggie Bush hopes to lead the NFL in rushing – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
He’s established a reputation as one of the hardest working players on the team, and builds on it every day.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Dolphins Players Highlight Prom To Remember For Cancer Patients
Prom season means special memories and romantic visions of the future for high school students, but unfortunately not everyone can approach the season with a carefree attitude.

Salary cap 101: Breaking down which Miami Dolphins veterans might be in trouble of making the roster | The Daily Dolphin
Of course, for every player outside the top 51 that makes the team, it displaces a veteran currently inside the top 51. Who will those veterans be? Short of Joe Philbin telling me directly who he is going to cut, the answer is simple: Follow the money.

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DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

The starting job: Hand it to rookie QBs or make 'em earn it? - NFL.com
Cam Newton and David Carr both started from Day 1. One enjoyed success, the other certainly did not. Albert Breer examines whether teams should give rookie QBs the job or make them earn it.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Do the Miami Dolphins need Plaxico Burress? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Plaxico Burress has been batting his eyes at the Miami Dolphins for a couple years now.

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Fan Voice: Who will the Miami Dolphins miss the most? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins have cut ties with some key players from a season ago.

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DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

MIami Dolphins: 10 questions that must be answered - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
MIami Dolphins: 10 questions that must be answered

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

NFL First Round QB's Face Uphill Climb - Phin Phanatic - A Miami Dolphins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The odds of a QB making it in the NFL are slim. A QB drafted in the first round is slimmer. Ryan Tannehill will need to defy some pretty steep odds if he wants to become an NFL franchise QB.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Fuller Looks To Catch Up Again With Tannehill
Beyond the natural connection with the Miami Dolphins’ first-round draft pick at quarterback, undrafted free agent wide receiver Jeff Fuller has a solid NFL pedigree.

Dolphins' Gates believes, he hopes fans will, too - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Miami Dolphins receiver Clyde Gates is pushing a movement he hopes will set trends in South Florida.

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DOLPHINS SALARY CAP:

Salary cap 101: Why the Miami Dolphins only need $2.36 million in salary cap space to sign their rookie class | The Daily Dolphin
Warning: Today’s post contains a lot of math and not much football. Free agency is essentially complete and the Dolphins’ roster is mostly set for 2012

DOLPHINS OFFENSE:

Miami Dolphins offensive depth chart – post draft – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Change is brewing with the Miami Dolphins offense. Tony Sparano’s conservative, methodical approach is gone, and a new uptempo style of play will be implemented.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

A New Look Isn’t All Brown Is Sporting These Days
It’s only been a little over five months since Terence Brown played his last game at Brigham Young University, but the folks in Provo, Utah, might have a tough time recognizing him these days.

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Inside the numbers: Cameron Wake’s contract extension with Miami Dolphins is really three years, $17 million | The Daily Dolphin
Sunday, news broke that Cameron Wake signed a four-year extension worth $20 million guaranteed with the Dolphins. After receiving the contract details today, however, Wake really signed a three-year contract worth $17 million guaranteed.

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DOLPHINS 2012 ROOKIE CLASS:

Ranking the Rookies: How do they fit into the Miami Dolphins’ plans for 2012? | The Daily Dolphin
Jeff Ireland and Joe Philbin have stated repeatedly this offseason their desire to build the Dolphins through the draft, and so far they’re staying true to their word – 25 of the 88 players currently under contract for training camp are rookies or first-year players.

Miami Dolphins taking their time with rookie contracts | The Daily Dolphin
One of the most significant changes to the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement is the rookie wage scale, a formula that essentially pre-determines a rookie’s first contract on how high he was drafted and leaves little room for negotiation. All rookie contracts are four years in length, with first-round picks receiving an option fifth years, and the money is essentially slotted, like it is in the NFL.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Ireland: Tannehill "will look like he’s ready pretty quick"; Philbin impresses players - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland on Tuesday did not rule out the possibility of Ryan Tannehill starting as a rookie, but said, "We've got to let this process play itself out."

Andy Cohen: A Close Look At The QB Battle
The bottom line on the most important position in football, maybe even in all of sports: The Miami Dolphins are deeper at quarterback than they have been in a long, long time. Three deep. Three interesting storylines. Three players who each, at this very early juncture, can make a clear-cut argument for starting in Houston on Sept. 9th.

DOLPHINS FANBASE:

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Joe Theismann: College rules make it tough on NFL-bound QBs | The Daily Dolphin
As nice as it was last weekend to hear rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill claim that he knows as much as 80 percent of the West Coast offense the Dolphins will be running this year, and as nice as it is to know there are still more than three months before training camp begins, NFL Network analyst Joe Theismann believes today’s college programs are coming up short in preparing quarterbacks for the NFL.

Miami Dolphins fans shouldn't expect to see Ryan Tannehill starting anytime soon
It is the question every Dolphin fan would love to have answered as the team draws closer to the beginning of 2012 training camp : How long will it take for first-round pick Ryan Tannehill to be ready to start?

Miami Dolphins put Ryan Tannehill in position to lead - NFL.com
Conclusions are tough to draw after one rookie minicamp. But Ryan Tannehill already is showing one specific quality that has been missing from Miami for a long time, Jeff Darlington writes.

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DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Commentary: Dolphins plan to use the most of rookie Lamar Miller's speed
Everybody's got to start somewhere, and fast, in the NFL. Even Joe Philbin, the man in charge of last weekend's opening workouts for Miami Dolphins newcomers, is a rookie at this head-coaching game.

DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS:

Bellevue native Les Brown hopes second miracle gets him to NFL | Steve Kelley | The Seattle Times#.T6Y-7d1f5HM.facebook#.T6Y-7d1f5HM.facebook#.T6Y-7d1f5HM.facebook
Les Brown, who saw his father rescue his brother from a burning house, never played college football but has landed a free-agent contract with the Dolphins.

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Cameron Wake: 'An amazing, amazing journey' | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The news of the weekend for the Dolphins continues to be the signing of Cameron Wake to a four-year extension through 2016. He spoke with the media in a conference call this evening.

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Cameron Wake of Miami Dolphins gets $49M extension, source say - ESPN
Cameron Wake and the Miami Dolphins reached agreement on a four-year, $49 million extension that includes $20 million guaranteed, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Sunday.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Jonathan Martin begins work as Miami Dolphins right tackle – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
One key position battle that will continue through fall camp is at right tackle between Lydon Murtha and rookie tackle Jonathan Martin. We told you that story entering Friday’s camp.

DOLPHINS ROOKIES:

Miami Dolphins rookies Michael Egnew and Ryan Tannehill in the triple jump? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
I’m not big on conspiracy, but there is a growing laundry list of coincidental reunions for Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Ryan Tannehill.

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DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Good first impressions from Ryan Tannehill - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins' quarterback of the future is doing everything he can this weekend to prove he can be the quarterback of the present

DOLPHINS 2012 ROOKIE MINICAMP:

Dolphins rookie minicamp notes - AFC East Blog - ESPN
First-round quarterback Ryan Tannehill wasn't the only rookie worth watching Friday for the Miami Dolphins.

Class Is In Session For 2012 Rookie Class
Class was in session this afternoon for the Miami Dolphins’ 2012 rookie class as new Head Coach Joe Philbin kicked off the three-day rookie mini-camp.

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DOLPHINS 2012 ROOKIE MINICAMP:

Ryan Tannehill set to take the field for the first time as Miami Dolphins begin 3-day rookie minicamp | The Daily Dolphin
Ryan Tannehill will finally know today what it feels like to be a Miami Dolphin. Tannehill and his fellow rookies will hit the practice field for the first time today as the Dolphins hold their mandatory three-day rookie minicamp, which will run through Sunday.

Rookie camp opens this afternoon | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The Dolphins open a three-day rookie mini-camp today along with eight other teams. Practice is at 2:30 p.m. and I'd expect approximately 40 rookie draft picks, signed undrafted free agents and tryout players to be on the field.

Andy Cohen: This Weekend – A Time For Dreams
There will be a Mandich on the Dolphins practice field this weekend. His name is Nick and he’s a tight end from tiny South Connecticut State. He is the youngest of Jim Mandich’s sons and the fact that the Dolphins are giving him a shot is both meaningful and classy.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Sink Or Swim
Think Andrew Luck has it tough? All Ryan Tannehill has to do is be Dan Marino and make the Dolphins forget the past decade

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DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

How Miami should handle Ryan Tannehill - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
The Miami Dolphins believe they have found their quarterback of the future in first-round pick Ryan Tannehill.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

2012 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Select BJ Cunningham, One of Michigan State's Greatest Wide Receivers - Yahoo! Sports
Michigan State Has a Long Tradition of Sending Solid Wideouts to the NFL. Cunningham Has the Potential to Add to that History

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins OTA and minicamp dates - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The NFL released dates for upcoming organized training activities and minicamps for the league's 32 teams.

Andy Cohen: This Weekend – A Time For Dreams
There will be a Mandich on the Dolphins practice field this weekend. His name is Nick and he’s a tight end from tiny South Connecticut State. He is the youngest of Jim Mandich’s sons and the fact that the Dolphins are giving him a shot is both meaningful and classy.

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JEFF IRELAND:

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland says “we killed it” with 2012 draft – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
I’ve covered Jeff Ireland since 2008. I study people for a living, so I know his personality quirks, and the Miami Dolphins General Manager is usually calm, collected and reserved.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

High School Coach Knew NFL Was Possiblity for Tannehill " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
Before Ryan Tannehill made a meteoric rise at Texas A&M, he starred at quarterback for Big Spring High School.

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Thomas Eager to Build on Rookie Season " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
When he made it onto the field during his rookie season, Daniel Thomas showed flashes of consistent, productive play.

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DOLPHINS OFFENSE:

Preview of the Dolphins offensive scheme | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The 25-minute tape below is interesting on many levels. It suggests Tannehill's work at Texas A&M was much more NFL intensive than the typical college approach. That's very good.

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Thomas Eager to Build on Rookie Season " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
When he made it onto the field during his rookie season, Daniel Thomas showed flashes of consistent, productive play.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Jon Gruden has high praise for Ryan Tannehill in ‘QB School’ episode | The Daily Dolphin
It's not surprising Jon Gruden gushes over Ryan Tannehill in the 30-minute episode of ESPN's QB School featuring the Dolphins' first-round pick.

Mel Kiper Jr.: Joe Philbin, Mike Sherman will maximize Ryan Tannehill’s talents | The Daily Dolphin
ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. was never a proponent that Ryan Tannehill should be a top-10 pick in this past weekend’s NFL Draft, having slotted him as the 18th best player on his Big Board. But now that Tannehill is in Miami after being picked eighth, Kiper said Monday he couldn’t have wound up in a better spot.

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