Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 4/5/12

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

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVER SITUATION:

Is it time for the Dolphins to draft a receiver early? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
This is no secret to most Miami Dolphins fans, but the team’s decision makers – whether it be Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban or Bill Parcells - haven’t put much stock in the receiver position.

DOLPHINS LINEBACKER SITUATION:

Could Quentin Groves fill Miami’s pass rusher void? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins will soon kick the tires on a pass rusher named Quentin that the team’s scouts loved during the draft process. But it is not the Quintin you might be thinking about.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins host local prospects for workouts – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins hosted a number of former Miami Hurricanes, Florida International and Florida Atlantic players at the team’s Davie facility for its annual local Pro Day.

Miami Dolphins consider altering logo, look for 2013
The Dolphins may get a facelift for the 2013 season.

Talking Points: Miami Dolphins dodge a bullet by not hiring Jeff Fisher (and Gregg Williams) | The Daily Dolphin
A trio of Dolphins talking points to get you through your Thursday morning.

Communication with Fans Continues to Grow « The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
At the recent NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, one of the main storylines to emerge was Dolphins owner Steve Ross’s renewed commitment to being as open, honest and transparent with fans as possible

DOLPHINS PRESEASON:

Dolphins Host Buccaneers, Falcons In 2012 Preseason; Visit Carolina, Dallas
The Miami Dolphins will open the 2012 NFL preseason schedule in South Florida as they welcome a familiar foe, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to Sun Life Stadium.

Preseason Schedule Storylines " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
The NFL released the 2012 preseason schedules today and the Dolphins will be locking horns with some familiar opponents in the month of August

FORMER DOLPHINS:

Draft Memories: Jeff Cross and Shawn Wooden
Leading up to the Draft, Dolphins.com will be reminiscing with some of your favorite former Miami Dolphins about their draft day experiences. Today we catch up with Jeff Cross, defensive end selected in the ninth round (239th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft out of Missouri, and Shawn Wooden, safety, selected in the sixth round (189th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.

2012 NFL DRAFT:

NFL.com news: Richardson ranks as No. 3 overall prospect in 2012 NFL Draft
QBs Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have established themselves as the top two prospects in the draft. But who is No. 3? Bucky Brooks gives the spot to Trent Richardson on his big board.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Kiper is officially on the Tannehill-to-Dolphins train. Choo Choo ... - The Phinsider
Mel Kiper is on the Tannehill-to-Dolphins train. Choo Choo.

SI 2012 NFL Mock Draft - The Phinsider
SI.com's Don Banks updates his most recent 2012 NFL Mock Draft. The Miami Dolphins' pick isn't going to surprise anyone.

2012 Phinsider Community NFL Mock Draft - Pick 18, San Diego Chargers - The Phinsider
The Phinsider's annual Community NFL Mock Draft continues with the San Diego Chargers and the 18th overall pick. And the Chargers select....

Miami Dolphins All-Time Top 100 Players: 44. Mike Kolen - The Phinsider
Just another cog in the incredible No-Name Defense Mike Kolen earned the nickname Captain Crunch, and it's not just because he likes cereal (although he may...)

2012 NFL Draft Player Profile: Andrew Luck - The Phinsider
SB Nation's 2012 NFL Draft Prospect Profile videos. First up is Andrew Luck.