Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 12/7/12

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

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Trent Dilfer: Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is going to be ‘an absolute rock star’ in the NFL | The Daily Dolphin
The Dolphins’ season has turned sour over the past five weeks, with the Dolphins dropping four of five games and the progress of Ryan Tannehill and the offense hitting a brick wall.

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

More Expanded Role Could Be In Store For Thigpen
Speedy returner could see expanded role down the stretch.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Will Brian Hartline and Davone Bess join the Marks Brothers? - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
It is a foregone conclusion that Brian Hartline will become the 17th player in Miami Dolphins history to catch 1,000 yards worth of passes.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Jonathan Martin, the Miami Dolphins rookie right tackle, wants to eventually play left tackle. He gets his first start at left tackle on Sunday against the 49ers. - Sun Sentinel
On many days, after the Miami Dolphins finish practice, Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake and rookie offensive tackle Jonathan Martin stay afterward and help each other study their opponent.

Miami Dolphins holding audition for starting right tackle spot - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Nate Garner appears to be the front runner to replace Jonathan Martin as the Dolphins' starting right tackle, but he's got competition

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins’ defensive tackles aim to bounce back after New... | www.palmbeachpost.com
As the Dolphins look ahead to the challenge of stopping Frank Gore and the San Francisco running game Sunday, it’s also necessary to look back and try to determine what went wrong in their final defensive series last Sunday against New England.

DOLPHINS SECONDARY:

Miami Dolphins: Dolphins could face 49ers without nickel cornerback Jimmy Wilson - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Jimmy Wilson is nursing a hip injury and could be replaced by Bryan McCann or RJ Stanford

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Phinsider Miami Dolphins Week 13 Game Ball - The Phinsider
After our community vote yesterday, we now reveal the winner of the Miami Dolphins Week 13 Game Ball from the Phinsider. This is a weekly award from the readers of our site to recognize the top individual performer from the most recent Dolphins game

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 12/6/12 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include Jonathan Martin faces a tough test on Sunday, Karlos Dansby speaks out again, and Tyrone Culver is happy to be a Dolphins again.

Dolphins at 49ers Injury Report - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins face the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. Here is the official Wednesday injury report for both teams.

Yahoo! Sports Looks at Miami Dolphins' Jorvorskie Lane - The Phinsider
As part of its continuing series "Outside The Game," Yahoo! Sports recently spotlighted Miami Dolphins' rookie fullback Jorvorskie Lane, whose return to the gridiron has not only given him a stronger outlook on life but has also made him a role model

Phinsider NFL Week 14 Picks - The Phinsider
The NFL Week 14 schedule begins today, with the Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders. Before we get to the game, it's time to take a look at our Phinsider contributors' picks for the week.