Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 4/26/12

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

JOE PHILBIN:

Dolphins coach Joe Philbin analyzes Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel#comment-812331#comment-812331
The debate on what the Miami Dolphins should do with the No. 8 pick is a VERY simple one.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Ryan Tannehill could change plans for Miami Dolphins’ David Garrard and Matt Moore - Armando Salguero - MiamiHerald.com
David Garrard has lived through this before. So has Matt Moore. Both Dolphins quarterbacks have been promised a chance to start for previous teams only to see what seemed like an assurance end up feeling like an ambush.

Analysis: Does it make sense for Miami Dolphins to draft a QB with anything but the No. 8 pick? | The Daily Dolphin
The decision to draft Ryan Tannehill with the No. 8 pick in Thursday night’s NFL Draft has become an all-consuming topic in South Florida and one of the biggest pre-draft debates around the country.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore unfiltered at voluntary veteran minicamp – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins brought Moore followed by David Garrard to speak in front of a microphone, cameras and reporters in that order. Does that mean he entered this week’s Miami Dolphins voluntary veteran minicamp as the front-runner?

Miami Dolphins quarterback David Garrard unfiltered at voluntary veteran minicamp – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Reporters covering the Miami Dolphins got their first view of veteran quarterback David Garrard on Tuesday during the team’s voluntary veteran minicamp.

DOLPHINS OFFESNIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long back at work; likes the new offense – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Jake Long emerged behind a line of Miami Dolphins teammates as they walked off the practice field Tuesday following the second practice of a voluntary veteran minicamp.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Players React After First Day of Practices " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
On the eve of draft, the Dolphins’ veterans hit the field for the first time this year at the team’s voluntary mini-camp.

2012 NFL DRAFT:

Dolphins’ War Room To Be Featured On Televised Draft Coverage " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
For the first time since Jimmy Johnson was the head coach of the Dolphins, the team’s "War Room" will be featured on television during tomorrow night’s first round of the NFL Draft.

Miami Dolphins have other needs if Ryan Tannehill is picked earlier - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
The focus is on Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill, but the Dolphins could plug leaks at other positions.

Draft day is here: Ready for a Prius draft party? | Miami Dolphins In Depth
As to the actual draft, consider my thoughts by way of categories

Miami Dolphins want to celebrate the NFL draft with their fans – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins want to celebrate the 2012 NFL draft with its fans.

Smokescreens? Smokescreens? What smokescreens? | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Well, the Minnesota Vikings failed miserably. They tried to get people to believe the Cleveland Browns might draft Ryan Tannehil. You see, they wanted some team like, say, the Dolphins to panic and trade up to the No. 3 overall selection.

Dave Hyde | Sun Sentinel blogs | Draft Winds: Expanded mock drafts for Dolphins tonight
Draft Winds offers a mock draft today of Tolstoy-ian length, width and anlytical depth. This is the final installment of the series through the analytic minds and detailed writing of Universal Draft experts Simon Clancy, Chris Kouffman and Richard Lines. Draft Winds has been a weekly regular on my blog in recent years. The Twitter accounts of the writers are @siclancy, @ckparrot and @riclines.) I hope you join me in heartfelt appreciation of the hard work and good thinking that Draft Winds provides -- Dave Hyde

The Miami Dolphins at No. 8? It’s unanimous among NFL draft experts – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The clock will officially start, and the Dolphins will need to hunker down and focus on the player they want to select with the eighth pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Information on Miami Dolphins official draft parties and Fin Fest this weekend | The Daily Dolphin
Happy NFL Draft day! After a month of doing nothing but debate the worth of Ryan Tannehill, we should have our answer by about 9:30 p.m. tonight when the Dolphins draft the eight overall pick.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

AlejandroN's 2012 NFL Mock Draft - The Phinsider
The NFL Draft is just days away. A Miami Dolphins fan breaks down the first round, projecting all 32 picks.

Gruden's QB Camp: Ryan Tannehill - The Phinsider
The full 25 minute video of Tannehill

Miami Dolphins All-Time Top 100 Players: 26. Curtis Johnson - The Phinsider
Over nine seasons, Curtis Johnson was a "No-Name" plugger in the Dolphins secondary. He started 111 games for Miami at cornerback.

2012 NFL Draft Eve Quarterback Poll - The Phinsider
2012 NFL Draft Eve Quarterback Poll

2012 Miami Dolphins Draft Rumors: Miami Taking Ryan Tannehill According to Jaguars - The Phinsider
Welcome to the day before the draft. The posturing and "leaks" pick up steam, with the Jacksonville Jaguars assuring everyone the Miami Dolphins are taking Ryan Tannehill with the eighth pick.

Davone Bess Injury News: Dolphins WR Recovered From Serious Knee Injury - The Phinsider
We break down the news that Dolphins WR Davone Bess has recovered from what turned out to be a very serious knee injury.