Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/25/12

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

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Ryan Tannehill shows promise, but Dolphins’ offense sputters... | www.palmbeachpost.com
On the positive side, rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked poised and confident in Friday night’s preseason game against Atlanta, and made a few big throws that left Dolphins fans smiling about the future.

Dolphins' immediate future rough, but they now have QB to build around - NFL - CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy
Ryan Tannehill looks like rookie quarterback: His play is both brilliant and erratic. For now, Jason La Canfora says it won't matter who's calling signals in Miami because there isn't much of a supporting cast.

Dave George: Tannehill has work to do, but promise is there | www.palmbeachpost.com
This is the way it’s going to be for a while for the Miami Dolphins. Even if Ryan Tannehill turns out to be Mr. Right, fans are going to have to get used to seeing an awful lot go wrong.

DOLPHINS DEFENSE:

Defense Toughens Up In Preseason Loss To Falcons
All eyes were on Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill tonight at Sun Life Stadium, but it was the first-team defense that answered some tough questions against the Atlanta Falcons and their high-octane offense in a 23-6 loss.

Miami Dolphins’ defensive starters have mixed results against... | www.palmbeachpost.com
Facing a Matt Ryan-led offense that ranked 10th in the NFL last season was a daunting challenge Friday night for a Dolphins defense missing starting linebackers Karlos Dansby, the defensive captain, and Kevin Burnett.

Miami Dolphins defense provides fans with reasons for optimism - Armando Salguero - MiamiHerald.com
Was this dress-rehearsal preseason outing the Dolphins put on display at Sun Life Stadium on Friday night a preview of the season?

DOLPHINS PRESEASON:

Andy Cohen: Observations After Three Preseason Games
Don’t worry about an 0-3 preseason record. It is meaningless. Nobody remembers preseason records. Concentrate more on specific players and how they are or aren’t progressing. That’s what the preseason is all about.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Could the Miami Dolphins trade Vontae Davis? - The Phinsider
Last night, Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay tweeted that his team is working a trade for a "vet/starter." Could the vet be Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis?

Falcons at Dolphins TV and Radio Coverage, Recent History Between the Teams - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins play the Atlanta Falcons tonight. Here's how you can watch or listen to the game.

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/24/12 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins news stories from around the internet over the last 24 hours. Today's articles include tonights game against the Atlanta Falcons and how will the defense get back to it's old form?

Fantasy Football Tips from the Phintasy Wizard - The Phinsider
BSerious72, The Phintasy Wizard, shares his fantasy knowledge

Falcons at Dolphins: Five Non-Starters Looking to Impress - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins will play their starters in tonight's preseason game for about the first three quarters. However, it may be the guys who come in after the starters who are more important for tonight's game.

Falcons at Dolphins Immediate Reactions as Miami Drops Game 23-6 - The Phinsider
Immediate reactions to the Miami Dolphins 23-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite some positives, the lack of wide receivers clearly dominated this game.