http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Dansby-flying-to-Miami-late-tonight.html

Maybe Karlos Dansby has a hot spot in South Florida that he likes.

Maybe it’s a vacation to the Miami area that has been planned for some time.

Maybe it’s both.

The word the National Football Post picked up this afternoon is that the linebacker, who will become a free agent in a little less than eight hours, is boarding a plane for the Miami area in, well, a little less than eight hours.

That would be a convenient trip with the Miami Dolphins long rumored to be one of the leading candidates for Dansby’s services. He’s been angling for a way to reach the open market for some time and will finally make it this year as the Cardinals elected not to place the franchise tag on him.

Dansby fits what the Dolphins need and Miami general manager Jeff Ireland pretty much summed that up last week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis without using Dansby’s name.

“We have to get more production from the inside linebacker position,” Ireland said. “They knew that, we know that, you guys know that.”

We’re guessing Dansby and quite possibly the pilot know that too. Dansby is angling for a deal that will provide him with $30 million guaranteed. It will be interesting to see if he can hit that number. It’s a very watered down market this year and the premium players should get premium bucks.

Washington has also been mentioned as a possible destination for Dansby. So have the New York Giants and Philadelphia.

With a playoff-intensity game coming on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the Jacksonville Jaguars still are not able to sell out their home stadium.

The Jags announced Thursday that the non-premium tickets will remain unsold 72 hours before kickoff, which means that the game won't be televised locally.

Though the specific number of unsold non-premium seats isn't yet known, it wasn't close enough to prompt the Jaguars to seek an extension of the deadline.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/10/dolphins-jaguars-game-will-be-blacked-out/

I'm a follower of Jeff Darlington on Twitter... and take it for that it's worth guy.s & girls  He had this to say about the two:

- He Heard that the staff privatley thinks Sean Smith is "head and shoulders" above Vontae Davis right now. and that's not a knock on Vonate.

- That he's hearing that the team isn't as excited about WR Patrick Turner as the media is. They like him -- just not as sold as the rest of us.

Can't wait to see tese guys in action.... never been so excited for Monday to arrive.

Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, who has a residence in Miami, has told people he would love to join the Dolphins if his legal problems are resolved. The Jets and Buccaneers are reportedly interested. Burress will appear in court next month and faces the possibility of a 3 ½ year sentence for carrying an unlicensed firearm.

WOW! this is great, the Dolphins off an amazing turn around, the Miami-Herald is stating, that Plaxico has told friends he would love to play for the Phins.  Give him a one-year contract (maybe 2), based on behavior and certain invectives. He will come very cheap... Lets do this!

• The Dolphins, who have shopped John Beck, brought Fresno State quarterback Tom Brandstater (a potential midround draft pick) to their headquarters last week . . . The Dolphins made an offer to free agent cornerback Demarcus Faggins, and ''it's a possibility'' he could sign, agent Robb Nelson said. The Titans and the Browns are also in the mix.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/966030.html

Slowly but surely Jason Allen is being buried deeper & deeper.... can we offically call him a BUST?

Dolphins | Planning to set up private workout with Matthews
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:16:32 -0700

Ed Thompson, of Scout.com, reports the Miami Dolphins are setting up a private workout with Southern California LB Clay Matthews this month.

some of the mock drafts have the Phins selecting Clay... if anything has any good links on this kids game. Plz post. dont know much about this kid.. other than what already posted in bios.

Go Phins!!!

Take it for what it's worth guys... it's coming from Mr. Salguero himself... but he's been pretty on point in his recent blogs this year... yeah, it's just an offer the Phins will be making... how much $$$$ are they going to be spending  lets see what happens.

Dolphins | Could make E. Green an offer
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:17:47 -0700

Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins could make free-agent CB Eric Green (Cardinals) a contract offer this week.

After attempts to trade the five-time Pro Bowl safety failed, the Cowboys decided to release Williams, their No. 1 draft pick in 2002. Williams confirmed his release Thursday morning in a text message.

By cutting Williams, the Cowboys save roughly $2 million in salary-cap space in 2009 and close the book on a player who was once the face of the franchise.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/030609dnsporoywilliams.62144b2.html

The PBP is reporting that Jake signed a 5-year deal lastnight.  details where not given...  a deal this long could only mean he will surely be replacing Satele at the Center spot... don't you think?

The Dolphins hope to have answered their question at center tonight, agreeing to a five-year deal with Jake Grove, an NFL source confirmed.

let me start off by saying... don't kill the messenger. And as much as i would hate to see it acutally happen... but the Phins did extend Cobbs to a contract and Ronnie should be back 100% from his knee injury.

Schefter pointed out the following: It’s worth pointing out that if Miami cuts running back Ricky Williams, the team will save $3.5 million against the salary cap. Is that worth it to the Dolphins?

Wasn't Parcells after this guy or atleast rumored to be interested bigtime before he was traded away by Detriot? keep a close on on this guy fellas... if he does get his wish by the Browns and is let go (for cap reasons) or on the trade block could be a darkhorse.

 NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that All-Pro NT Shaun Rogers has grown so "disenchanted" with the new Browns regime that he's asked the team to not exercise his $6 million March option bonus.
The Browns deny Rogers demanded his release, but failing to pick up the bonus would make him a free agent. It would also cause Cleveland a $9.8 million cap hit. Eric Mangini has reportedly reached out to Rogers in hopes of changing his mind. The coach did the same in New York with Laveranues Coles, but clearly the Mangini-Kokonis era has gotten off to a rotten start.

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=139940&id=1819

at first i ready this on Mando's blog... and i hardly take anything he says seriously, but know Jeff Darlington is reporting the Phins have been rumored thoughout the Combine to make a strong push for the FA Jason Brown:

According to Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald, speculation "continued to build" at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that the Dolphins will pursue Brown as a replacement for Samson <!--<NOBR id="itxt_nobr_4_0">-->Satele<!--</NOBR>-->.

Darlington writes that several league sources believe the Fins are hoping for Brown to not re-sign with the Ravens and to enter free agency on Friday.

A cynical mind might be tempted to think that the Dolphins already have been talking to Brown's agent, Harold Lewis, about a possible deal.  Of course, such communications would constitute tampering.

Then again, last year the Dolphins had a deal in place with guard Justin <!--<NOBR id="itxt_nobr_7_0">-->Smiley<!--</NOBR>--> only 27 minutes into the free-agency period.

Maybe this time around the Fins will be a bit more discreet, waiting at least until 1:00 a.m. EST on Friday.

Dolphins sign Vernon Carey

February 20th, 2009 by Edgar Thompson

The Dolphins have locked up right tackle Vernon Carey to a five-year deal, an NFL source said, solidifying the tackle position for the team for the next several years.

The team's first-round pick in 2004, Carey, 27, has started 60 straight games for the Dolphins.

More to come in a bit.

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 http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/02/20/dolphins-sign-vernon-carey/

this is awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwsome news!!!! Hopefully he gave us a home town discount!

Coach Tony Sparano confirmed Thursday that the Dolphins will not place the franchise tag on free agent Yeremiah Bell.

Free agent RT Vernon Carey is also poised to test the waters. Both players have received offers from Miami, but figure to make much more elsewhere.

it would be real sad to see these guys go... i just hope Parcells & Comp. have a few tricks up their sleeve.  Maybe they could be saving some of that money to bring in a player like Peppers... or a the Center "j. brown' from Batltimore.

Source: Miami Herald

With all the talk about about Feeley being cut - the Dolphins has made a move that shouldn't surprise anyone! hopefully Mr. Dan Carpenter - can go in and make the big kicks that this teams has been missing since the Olindo Mare good ol' days!  

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/

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 Citing league sources, the Washington Post reports that the Dolphins offered Jason Taylor to the Redskins.

However, the Redskins reportedly turned Miami down. The Dolphins may have asked for the No. 21 overall pick, which Washington is interested in moving, but 'Skins officials don't feel Taylor would fit in with their long-term plans. The Post does not expect the Redskins' stance to change. Apr. 25 - 4:45 pm et

Source: Washington Post

I never really thought that Taylor would fit with the SKINS, i think he could rejuvenate his carrer in Jacksonville 

NBCSports.com's Tom Curran reports the Dolphins are nearing a contract agreement with Michigan OT Jake Long.

The deal would make Long the No. 1 overall pick. The Dolphins began talks with Long's agent, Tom Condon, two weeks ago and never engaged in serious deliberations with any other player. Curran writes that with Long off the board, St. Louis is "a lock" to use the No. 2 pick on a defensive player. UVA DE Chris Long is reportedly "very confident" he'll be the Rams' choice. Apr. 21 - 11:49 am et

Source:http://blogs.nbcsports.com/home/archives/tom_curran/  

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