Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 2/19/12

by Kdog92 on Feb 19, 2012 12:00 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed

Wouldn't this guy look good in a Phins jersey?

Here are the Miami Dolphins news stories from around the web you may have missed over the last 24 hours:

Dolphins Coaching Staff:

Mike Sherman thinks Ryan Tannehill’s a winner – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Nobody should know more about Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill, a possible first-round draft prospect, than Mike Sherman.

New defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle wants Dolphins' defense to remain versatile - Football Wire - SunHerald.com
Kevin Coyle wasn't trying to dodge the question.The Miami Dolphins' new defensive coordinator wasn't worried about tipping his hand or disclosing some state secret.

Dolphins employees have been thoroughly impressed by new coach Joe Philbin, saying he’s more friendly and approachable than Tony Sparano. Philbin, in a classy move, already has reached out to Don Shula… There’s curiousity internally in seeing how the new staff deals with Brandon Marshall. Some players thought the former staff looked the other way when he did foolish things (like spiking a ball off Vontae Davis’ face)….

Dolphins Quarterbacks:

The type of QB Mike Sherman looks for | Miami Dolphins In Depth
General Manager Jeff Ireland knows the quarterback search this offseason is the thing. He knows it's important. And he's eyebrows deep in working the problem.

Dolphins 2011 Season:

Weekend Talking Points: ESPN two-a-days weigh in on Dolphins | The Daily Dolphin
After a couple of quiet weeks, NFL news is about to perk up again, with the Scouting Combine beginning Thursday in Indianapolis, a decision on Peyton Manning just over two weeks ago and free agency cranking up in mid-March.

Dolphins Offseason:

Matt Flynn eager for free agency, chance to start - CBSSports.com
Assuming that Peyton Manning isn't in line for some Mr. Miyagi-style healing in the coming weeks, conventional wisdom is that Packers backup Matt Flynn will be the most sought after quarterback in free agency.

Former Dolphins:

Ricky Williams retirement: Ricky Williams always beats to his own drum - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The interesting, sometimes controversial and never boring career of NFL running back Ricky Williams has been told from just about every perspective since news of his retirement broke last week.

2012 NFL Draft:

NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Tannehill to work out March 29 at Texas A&M "
Ryan Tannehill, one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft, will throw for scouts on March 29, his first workout since fracturing his right foot prior to the Senior Bowl. The workout will take place on the campus of Texas A&M.

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With regards to Marshall spiking the ball off of Vontae Davis' face...

I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not the most, um, conventional way to tell someone to grow up.

But after the incident, Vontae Davis put together a string of very solid performances over the following weeks and really shaped up. There weren’t any more reports of Davis going out drinking the night before practice. And Davis’ hamstring and conditioning issues disappeared. It’s almost like he began behaving like a professional athlete…

Teams need guys who hold other guys accountable. I appreciated Marshall stepping up.

by MartinH04 on Feb 19, 2012 12:11 PM EST reply actions

Amen slap them all super bowl here we come! Haha

by DPHIN on Feb 19, 2012 12:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I am sure it had much more to do with Tony benching him for a game!

"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.

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by texascowpunk on Feb 19, 2012 1:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Of course he would

Why wouldn’t Sherman stand behind his guy? I don’t think anything different about the possibility of drafting Tannehill.

by Mr_Solo_Dolo on Feb 19, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions

I love how Philbin not only has a clear vision of what he wants from his coaches, players and team, he shares them with the fans too.

by Irishphan on Feb 19, 2012 5:23 PM EST reply actions

If we were still going to run the Wildcat, Id be all over Tannehill in the first.

Gut instinct however tells me that hes not worth the number 9, and theres really only two teams id worry about thinking otherwise. Buffalo and the Jets. I could actually see Rex using a first rounder on this guy.

But to me, thats the only reason I would nab him. TBH, I would rather wait two years to draft a first round QB, and pick up Jordan Rodgers from Vandy. Sign Flynn to a three year deal and let them battle it out in Rodgers first season.

by dolphinfan4lyfe on Feb 19, 2012 8:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions

one of the saddest lists you'll ever see

From the CBS article it links to http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/ and talks about how bad the Dolphins quarterbacks have been since Marino. One of the statistically interesting aspect of the list is the best Dolphins team were in the top 3 defensively.

I think the team should be looking to add a great Safety and pass rushers and Moore would be a threat at QB. The Ravens are the poster child for defense keeps them in the hunt every year, or the Texans with the same offense with a 3rd string QB makes the playoffs, and the Giants defense keeps them in the game.

I think Flynn might be Kolb 2.0 and not worth the risk.

by RexChapman on Feb 20, 2012 1:21 PM EST reply actions