MIami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/11/12

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

JOE PHILBIN:

Coach Joe Philbin not pleased with Dolphins’ debut | www.palmbeachpost.com
Joe Philbin’s first game as a head coach is not one he will be dwelling on very long.Philbin expressed disappointment with the Dolphins’ ability to make plays on offense and defense after Miami lost 20-7 to Tampa Bay in its pre-season opener Friday night at Sun Life Stadium.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Miami Dolphins’ choice should be simple with David Garrard out: Give Ryan Tannehill starting job - Greg Cote - MiamiHerald.com
The injury to quarterback David Garrard is the best thing that could have happened to the Miami Dolphins as the preseason commenced here Friday night.

Miami Dolphins: QB Ryan Tannehill passes for 167 yards in preseason loss - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The question Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has to answer is what is this season is about. Should quarterback Ryan Tannehill play early.

Andy Cohen: Tannehill Had A Nice Debut
Opinions and observations from the first preseason game.

Rookie QB Tannehill Gets Lots Of Work In Preseason Opener
Rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill got a little more work and an earlier start than he expected tonight at Sun Life Stadium for the Miami Dolphins, but he held his own in a 20-7 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Quiet debut for the loud Chad Johnson in Miami | ProFootballTalk
If Chad Johnson wanted to prove himself a new man, it wasn’t a good start. The Dolphins wide receiver, who is trying to bury the Ochocinco that was so forgettable in New England last year, isn’t off to a great beginning.

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Dolphins linebacker Kevin Burnett held out of exhibition opener - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
MIAMI GARDENS - Dolphins weakside linebacker Kevin Burnett was a late-minute scratch for the exhibition opener against Tampa Bay.

DOLPHINS PRESEASON:

Hyde5: Five thoughts on Dolphins preseason loss - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Five thoughts on Dolphins preseason loss

Miami Dolphins’ first-team players look second-rate in preseason opener - Armando Salguero - MiamiHerald.com
Less than one hour before the Dolphins began their 2012 preseason, a high-ranking team official was weighing the meaning of quarterback David Garrard’s injury when he said, "We’ll be fine. We have another guy named Tannehill. Maybe this is our Drew Bledsoe moment."

DOLPHINS HONOR ROLL:

JT, Zach and Bill Arnsparger Voted Into Dolphins Honor Roll
Three names synonymous with three of the most dominant defensive eras in Miami Dolphins history were given their due today by being voted into the Dolphins Honor Roll.

Andy Cohen: A Deserving Trio Added To Honor Roll
A great defensive mind. Two great defensive players. One thing’s for sure: Nobody is going to move the ball very easily on the Dolphin Honor Roll.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/10/12 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins news stories from around the internet over the last 24 hours. Today's articles include a look at tonight's preseason game and a ton of quarterback news.

NFL Still Waiting for NFLPA Approval of New Injured Reserve Policy - The Phinsider
The NFL approved this spring to change how injured reserve and the NFL trade deadline would be conducted. However, the NFLPA has yet to do the same.

Miami Dolphins QB Carousel Continues: David Garrard "Sidelined" After Knee Surgery - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins were expecting David Garrard to take the first snaps under center in tonight's opening preseason game. Now it looks as though he may be sidelined for a while after having a "recent" knee surgery.

Miami Dolphins Drop 1st Preseason Game 20-7 Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Ryan Tannehill Looks Sharp - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-7 tonight in Preseason Week 1 action. However, rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked sharp in his first game experience.