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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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Dolphins 2011 Season Awards:

Moore, Dansby, Carpenter And Fields Win Team Awards
Considering he was the backup quarterback for the Miami Dolphins to start the 2011 NFL season, Matt Moore once again defied the odds by winning the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award tonight.

Dolphins Owner:

Stephen Ross makes $1 million donation to Pérez Art Museum Miami - Business - MiamiHerald.com
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross on Friday donated $1 million to the capital campaign for the Pérez Art Museum Miami, which is under construction in downtown Miami.

Dolphins General Manager:

Poll: Dolphins fans now crazy for GM Ireland - NFL.com
A recent poll in The Palm Beach Post hints at a striking turn around in public perception for Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland. Suddenly he's Mr. Popular.

Dolphins Quarterbacks:

Ryan Tannehill doesn’t know if he’ll start any games this year | ProFootballTalk
Andrew Luck knows he's the starter in Indianapolis and Robert Griffin III knows he's the starter in Washington. But the third quarterback taken in this year's NFL draft, Ryan Tannehill, says he doesn't know if he'll start at any point this season in Miami.

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