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Apparently, JT feels he's not worth the $8 mil he's due next year and feels the Skins will cut him loose after this season. So does this new regime bring him back, maybe for the minimum and use him in spot situations?  This from Rotoworld and the Washington Post...

Jason Taylor says he wouldn't be surprised if the Redskins release him after the 2008 season.

Taylor is due $8 million in 2009. "I'm a realist," he said. I'm not worth $8 million. I've had two surgeries in the last two months...but at the end of the day, I'll be the first to tell you, I stink right now." Taylor has only 25 tackles (17 solo), 1.5 sacks, and no forced fumbles in 11 games. Source: Washington Post                                                                                                                                                                                            Why not? He says"this dog can still hunt!" Maybe for the league minimum or little more he can certainly find some spot duty. 

Here's what rotoworld has:

The Dolphins have reportedly contacted free agent CB Ty Law about possibly joining the team.

Law would have to show he is in shape first and he always seems to want more money than he's worth. The Dolphins, though, are thin at the position and have some injuries. Law was drafted by Bill Parcells in New England, so he knows the system. Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel Parcells must still have faith in this guy. Not sure if it's a good move or not

Dolphins released S Tyrone Culver.

Culver had a key penalty late in Sunday's game against the Texans, and now he's hitting the streets. Source: Palm Beach Post                                                                     Dolphins signed S Brannon Condren.
Condren was a late-round draft pick of the Colts in 2007. He replaces the recently released Tyrone Culver

Guess you make a mistake w/ this regime, you're out! This all from Rotoworld and PB Post

 

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Rotoworld says he's been cut. So do we bring him back because the guy that replaced him lasted only one game before getting cut himself? Are they sold on Cramer? I don't see him lasting thru the off-season either.

thoughts?

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Dolphins released FB Boomer Grigsby.

The team is expected to sign Casey Cramer on Tuesday to replace him. The Fins have decided to go without an old-fashioned lead blocker at fullback. Source: Palm Beach Post So it's true.

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The Dolphins are speaking with SS Yeremiah Bell about a possible contract extension.

Bell signed a one-year deal after last season, but he missed all of 2007 with an injury. He has been impressive during training camp and the Dolphins have high hopes for him this season. Source: Miami Herald Must be making a really big impression on the new regime this year.

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The Dolphins have signed Ricky Williams to a one-year contract extension that will keep him in the Miami backfield through 2009, a source close to the veteran running back said.

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The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Saturday that there was no signing bonus, but Williams' salary in 2009 could increase significantly over this year's base of $730,000.

The Miami tailback can increase his 2008 compensation with easily achievable incentives, the source said. Williams, 31, was scheduled to be a free agent in '09.

Dolphins officials had no comment on Williams' new pact.

Williams, the 2002 NFL rushing champion, has played in only 13 games since retiring in the summer of 2004. He has tested positive for marijuana at least four times since the Dolphins acquired him in 2002, and their franchise-record playoff drought began that same year.

In July, the 1998 Heisman Trophy winner said he felt good going into the Dolphins' season.

The Dolphins, coming off an embarrassing 1-15 season, are banking that he does.

Williams returned last year, but his comeback lasted less than one half. He gained only 15 yards on six carries before he fumbled, was stepped on and tore his chest muscle against Pittsburgh. Teamed with Ronnie Brown, who was on pace for a career season in 2007 before he tore a ligament in his right knee, Miami's running backs have lofty expectations.

Sorry to post this twice, but thought this was big enough news for people to see near the top.

Looks like Davis has signed back w/ the 'Boys. Rotoworld is quoting a Dallas newspaper and the link is in my fan shot on the lower part of the home page.

Just thought you all would like to know....

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Fox Sports reports he goes to the Saints for a 2nd and 5th. This they say was part of an earlier 3-way trade that would have had JT go to the Giants nad Shockey to the Saints and picks to the Fins.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8364800/Sources:-Giants-to-trade-Shockey-to-Saints?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

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So where does the depth chart stand now for our D-line and LB's? Who starts on the right opposite Porter? will this cost us a couple games this year?

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This just in from Rotoworld, via the AP...

"Brett Favre told FOXNews' Greta Van Susteren in Monday's interview that the Packers asked him for a list of team's he's willing to be traded to.

Favre also said wants to be on a contender. Presumably, the Packers would rather not deal Favre inside the conference and will certainly not let him go to an intradivision rival. The Dolphins would seem Green Bay's ideal option, but they went 1-15 last year. We're speculating, but GM Ted Thompson may have to suck it up and send Favre to Tampa. The Bucs host the Pack in Week 4. Source: Associated Press Interesting...

[Editor's Note by Matty I] This was originally posted as a fanshot.  I've edited it for front-page posting.  Also, here's the link to the info on MD.com. [end note]

Check this out just on Rotoworld:

Dolphins waived/injured WR Tab Perry.

Perry, 26, tore his Achilles' tendon last weekend, unbeknownst to the Miami media. It's a crippling injury and one that threatens to end his career. Perry has always had intriguing skills for offense and special teams, but has been one of the most injury plagued players in the league since 2005.

Things just got  a bit easier for Devone Bess from Hawaii. Definitely looks like a very young core of Wide receivers.

 

As much as hate to lose JT's presence, (which is probably already gone football-wise), these two scenarios come to mind.

Firstly, since the Chargers were mentioned as sniffing around, how about JT for their guard Kris Dielman? Maybe we can throw them a small bone too. Imagine our o-line then????

Ok, how about for Ocho Cinco? Neither one of the 2 players are happy where they are. Maybe a bone or two each way in this one too. Can't say Ocho Cinco would be super happy as I think we plan to run the ball a lot this year.

Can't understand why he has to speak up on this. Who cares what he says? This story will NOT die, especially if Fiedler can keep it alive.

Retired quarterback Jay Fielder says the Dolphins tried to steal signals from the Patriots when he played.

"There were times in games when we knew certain defensive calls from what we were able to gather during the game or our scouts’ eyesight," Fiedler revealed. He called knowing defensive signals "a huge advantage. If the quarterback knows what’s coming, he can dissect it at the line of scrimmage." Source: Palm Beach Post

This just put up on Rotoworld...

Contrary to a February 2 report in the Boston Herald, former Patriots videotape assistant Matt Walsh does not have film of the Rams' Super Bowl XXXVI walkthrough.

Walsh gave the NFL eight videos of opponents' coaches from 2000-2002. The tapes show the Patriots stealing offensive and defensive signals in regular-season games against the Dolphins, Bills, Browns, and Chargers, and the Steelers in the 2002 AFC Championship. Walsh's attorney says his client never claimed to have a tape of the Rams' walkthrough and was not the "unnamed source" in the Herald's story. The NFL has not yet commented. Source: New York Times Here's hoping the NFL punishes them again.

Here's a quote from Rotoworld I just picked up about the Fins wanting someone else from Dallas instead of Ayodele...

The Dolphins reportedly wanted Bobby Carpenter, not Akin Ayodele, in the Anthony Fasano trade.

The trade netted Miami just a fourth-round pick. With Ayodele gone, Carpenter is moving to weak inside linebacker behind Zach Thomas. Carpenter could spring right onto the IDP scene if Thoimas goes down at some point. Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram I wonder why???

Now that Jared Allen is gone, how about JT and our #32 to KC for their #5? They'll need a pass rusher. That way we can still grab a D-lineman, perhaps Gholston. I know it's a long shot at best but I'd sure like to see us grab one of the big defensive guys.

Just killing time 'til Saturday, about 10PM for our #32 to get picked

Here's 8 extra words to get this posted

Has Fins now taking JAKE Long instead of Ryan or Chris long!  Here's the link...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&page=kipermock080401

I don't see it happening, but who knows?

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Dolphins agreed to terms with LB Charlie Anderson, formerly of the Texans.

Anderson was always on the cusp of starting in Houston, but never fully captured the role. He'll play special teams and help at inside linebacker.
Source: Miami Herald
Another Special Teams pick up...hopefully turns out to be a good one

Guard Justin Smiley is expected to get some action on the free-agent market. The Dolphins are expected to make a strong push for his services. The Raiders, Rams and Bengals could also compete to sign him. Smiley is expected to command a signing bonus in the $7-8 million range. The 49ers would like to bring him back . . . at the right price for them.

This from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Dallas Cowboys are considering trading an undisclosed draft pick and RB Marion Barber III for the Miami Dolphins' No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Wow! I don't understand this one if we have Ricky AND Ronnie. The pick is one of their lower ones in the 1st I bet.

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Lions will trade DT Shaun Rogers within the next week.

Trades can't be executed until the free agency period begins on February 29. Schefter says at least four teams have shown strong interest in Rogers, whose skill set compares favorably to both Glenn Dorsey and Sedrick Ellis. Rogers has his ups and downs, but most premier interior linemen do. The Lions should be able to get at least a second-round pick for the 28-year-old

Is it worth a second? Maybe our second pick in the 2nd round? That would be Chambers for Rogers in reality.

There are "murmurs" at the Combine that the Vikings are "highly interested" in free agent QB Cleo Lemon.

Lemon's skill set isn't far off Tarvaris Jackson's, so he'd be a fine mentor. He would also be an upgrade over Minnesota's 2007 backup signal callers.
Source: Palm Beach Post
  Personally. I don't mind this at all and am glad the Fins aren't re-signing him.

[editor's note, by Matty I] Thanks to hotrod43 for posting this. I've justed edited and formatted it for front-page posting. [end note]

From Rotoworld:

Dolphins re-signed CB Michael Lehan to a three-year, $4.95 million contract.

The deal includes $2.1 million in the first year. Lehan turned around what began as an injury plagued career by emerging as a starter opposite Will Allen in 2007. The new front office was likely pleased with what it saw on tape of Lehan, who figures to be the Dolphins' nickel back at worst in 2008.
Source: ESPN.com