Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 3/19/12

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

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACK HUNT:

QB Carousel: David Garrard set to visit Miami Dolphins on Monday | The Daily Dolphin
The Dolphins' pursuit of a quarterback this offseason will take another interesting twist on Monday, when former Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will visit the team, a league source confirmed.

Miami Dolphins lose out quarterback Matt Flynn; Alex Smith next target - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
The Dolphins, optimistic they could land Peyton Manning or backup plan Matt Flynn, now have lost out on both, leaving them scrambling to achieve their paramount offseason goal: upgrading at quarterback.

Report: Miami Dolphins negotiating with Alex Smith – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins are negotiating a contract with free agent quarterback Alex Smith, according to a report on DenverPost.com.

NFL.com news: Dolphins left playing QB shell game after Seahawks land Flynn
The Seahawks got the man they wanted, landing prized free-agent QB Matt Flynn on Sunday. Steve Wyche examines the repercussions of the deal, including where it leaves the Dolphins.

Alex Smith also not all that into Dolphins | Miami Dolphins In Depth
More bad news? How about this: Multiple sources tell me that the only way Alex Smith is going to sign with the Dolphins is if Peyton Manning goes to San Francisco.

DOLPHINS FRANCHISE:

Miami Dolphins facing pressure to maintain role as South Florida's premier franchise - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Miami Dolphins, once the only game in town, now face marketing challenges in a crowded sports town

Time running out for Miami Dolphins to make a ‘bolder statement’ this offseason | The Daily Dolphin
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and general manager Jeff Ireland have talked a big game over the past four months about finding the Dolphins a franchise quarterback and making the Dolphins into a winner again.

DOLPHINS DRAFT PROSPECTS:

Report: Quinton Coples to hold pre-draft visit with Miami Dolphins – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Quinton Coples, a former North Carolina defensive end, will make a pre-draft visit with the Miami Dolphins, according to Scout.com.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

2012 Matty Awards - Hall of Fame Vote - The Phinsider
The 2012 Joe Robbie Memoriale Phinsider Hall of Fame, recognizing the top members of the Phinsider community. The Phinsider is SB Nation's Miami Dolphins blog.

Miami Dolphins All-Time Top 100 Players: 59. William Judson - The Phinsider
William Judson started 106 straight games in the Dolphins defensive secondary throughout the 1980's.

2012 NFL Free Agency: Introduction to Artis Hicks - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins signed guard/tackle Artis Hicks last week. The lead editor at Dawgs by Nature stops by to introduce the lineman our readers.