Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/20/12

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

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Coach Joe Philbin indicates QB decision will wait another week | The Daily Dolphin
While coach Joe Philbin said Sunday his decision on a starting quarterback "could be" made this week, he also hinted strongly that it will come after Friday’s home pre-season game against Atlanta and not before.

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Tragic Accident Helped Shape Thigpen
Marcus Thigpen smiles when he talks about his wife and four children.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Chad Johnson overload? Dolphins' Chris Hogan worth watching - NFL.com
Tired of Chad Johnson? So is Mark Kriegel, who unearths the story of a young Miami Dolphins receiver fighting for a chance to make his name in the NFL.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Dolphins rookie OT Jonathan Martin ‘trying to learn’ from... | www.palmbeachpost.com
As a first-team All-American and a member of a Stanford offensive line that gave up the fewest sacks (six) in the nation last season, Dolphins rookie offensive tackle Jonathan Martin hasn’t experienced much frustration playing football.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Rookie DE Shelby Making An Early Impression; Other Notes
Depth on the defensive line is critical to the success of the Miami Dolphins’ defense being installed by defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle, and rookie defensive end Derrick Shelby has stood out.

DOLPHINS PRESEASON:

Dave George: Dolphins coach’s preseason goal is development;... | www.palmbeachpost.com
The Miami Dolphins are 0-2 this preseason. So are the Green Bay Packers. Of course, it’s not the same thing, and neither is exhibition football, a month-long experiment in chemistry and chaos, the same as the real deal.

How much have the Miami Dolphins progressed, achieved? - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
A breakdown of 10 things the Dolphins must achieve before the Sept. 9 season opener

Philbin Treating This Week Like The Regular Season
Establishing a routine is paramount to the success of any organization, which is why Miami Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin is doing his best to simulate a regular-season schedule this week.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Sunday Morning Phinsider Poll: Which Of These Makes Our Final 53 WR Edition - The Phinsider
Sunday Morning Phinsider Poll: Which Of These Makes Our Final 53 WR Edition

Aqua Alert: Miami Dolphins Running Game Missing - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins' running game has been non-existent this season. While it could be a preseason decision to not run the ball, at some point, they've got to start adding it to the play calling.

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/19/12 - 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 Joe Philbin, Jonathan Martin's struggles, and the consistency of Dan Carpenter and Brandon Fields.

Dolphins Tweets: Comments and Reactions Since Friday's Loss - The Phinsider
A ook at some of the Tweets and comments about the Miami Dolphins most recent game.

Miami Dolphins August 2012 Approval Ratings: Jeff Ireland - The Phinsider
A monthly series of approval ratings polls. We continue with Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland.

Miami Dolphins Preseason Report - It's Still Preseason - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are on a two game losing streak. We just need to remember, it's preseason.

MIami Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin Press Conference Transcript - 8/19/12 - The Phinsider
The transcript of Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin's press conference on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins Quarterback Battle Ryan Tannehill's to Lose - The Phinsider
The Phinsider YouTube Channel returns to look at the progress of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. THe rookie should be closing ni on being named the team's starter for the regular season.