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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 6/2/12

Is this the hottest South Florida sports couple?
Is this the hottest South Florida sports couple?

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

Dolphins 2012 Season:

Miami Dolphins: What are the lingering questions? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
There will be no secrets during the Miami Dolphins training camp, and I’m not talking about the presence of cameras filming for HBO’s Hard Knocks series.

Dolphins Quarterbacks:

Poll Friday: Best backup QB? - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Earlier this week we ranked the top starting quarterbacks in the AFC East. But what about their backups? [Editor's Note: As of publication, Ryan Tannehill is second, behind Vince Young and tied with Tim Tebow - Go Vote!]

Dolphins Quarterbacks Wives:

Are Tannehills hottest sports couple in So. Florida? | The Go Guide | Sun Sentinel blogs
Sun Sentinel writer Ben Crandell shares information and views on South Florida entertainment, nightlife and culture in The Go Guide. Follow along on Twitter: @BenCrandell.

Dolphins Running Backs:

Miami Dolphins Sign Running Back Lamar Miller - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have signed fourth round pick Lamar Miller. Miller spent his college days playing running back for the University of Miami.

Miami Dolphins sign 4th-round pick Lamar Miller - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The Miami Dolphins have signed former Hurricanes tailback Lamar Miller to a four-year deal.

Dolphins Tight Ends:

In His Own Words: Michael Egnew " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins, looking to add versatility at tight end, selected Michael Egnew in the third round of the April’s draft. Egnew recently spoke with John Congemi about the biggest differences between Missouri and the NFL. Here’s what he had to say:

Dolphins Defensive Ends:

Odrick Becoming Increasingly Comfortable In Dolphins Defense " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
The more attention that NFL rookies get, the higher the expectation will be that they immediately contribute. Those who were looking for instant gratification when the Dolphins selected Jared Odrick in 2010 were forced to wait.

Dolphins Cornerbacks:

Miami Dolphins: Another dread bites the dust – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
Tony McDaniel and Davone Bess were the first two to cut off their dreads earlier this summer, and cornerback Sean Smith followed the trend and cut off his long braids.

Dolphins Defensive Scheme:

Dolphins moving from 3-4 to pressure-based 4-3 defense | ProFootballTalk
Primarily a 3-4 team for the better part of the last decade, the Dolphins are undergoing a fairly dramatic defensive shift under first-year coordinator Kevin Coyle. Coyle brought from Cincinnati to Miami a 4-3 alignment, with an emphasis on pressuring opposing quarterbacks.

Former Dolphins:

Report: Seau had insomnia in months leading up to suicide - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Junior Seau had insomnia in the months leading up to his suicide and often took strong sleep aids, not always as directed, according to friends, USA Today reported Thursday in an investigative story.

Best NFL Player Movie Cameos | NFL.com
People are suckers for certain things in movies. Some well up every time they see a dog survive a disaster. Never mind half the planet has been wiped out, the dog made it! Me, I'm always a fan of seeing how athletes perform when they're under the hot lights of Hollywood. It's something special when a player utters a line that becomes part of pop culture. So we're going to make a list in order of sheer awesomeness, counting down the top 10 NFL player movie roles of all time.

NFL Great Rivalry Games:

Fans' choice: Which rivalry game to do you want to see? - NFL.com
Five classic rivalry games featuring some of the NFL's greatest adversaries are up for vote by fans. Check out the options, select your favorite, then see if it airs June 9 on NFL Network. [Editor's Note: Dan Marino's Fake Spike Game against the New York Jets is way behind the 2003 Colts/Patriots AFC Championship Game - GO VOTE!]

The Phinsider Stories You May Have Missed:

Don Shula and Ryan Tannehill - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins legendary coach Don Shula tweeted about meeting rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill today. The Dolphins took Tannehill with the 8th overall pick in April's draft.

Miami Dolphins Ceiling and Floor Player Analysis: Lamar Miller - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins Player Analysis: What is the ceiling for Lamar Miller in 2012?

2013 NFL Draft Big Board - The Phinsider
The offseason is still in full effect, but which 2013 draft prospects will be on the Miami Dolphins' radar next spring? A look at the players who are most likely to don aqua and orange next April.

Miami Dolphins All Time Depth Chart: Wide Receiver #3 - The Phinsider
The Phinsider Community is developing the All Time Miami Dolphins Depth Chart. Today we vote for Wide Receiver #3.

Caption This - The Phinsider
A Miami Dolphins fans photo caption contest. This week's contest features Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez.

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