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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/9/12

July 28 2012; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake (91) lines up during practice drills at the Dolphins training facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE
July 28 2012; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake (91) lines up during practice drills at the Dolphins training facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

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

JEFF IRELAND:

Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland provides rare insight into Vontae Davis’ struggles, progress of his rookie class and new 4-3 defense | The Daily Dolphin
HBO wasn’t the only subscription-based channel to feature the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Yesterday was also "Dolphins Day" on SiriusXM Radio

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

The differences between Chad Johnson and Brandon Marshall | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Chad Johnson, who made a big deal about enjoying new freedom with the Dolphins after being muzzled in New England last season, today walked past the media and announced, "I don't do media anymore."

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins: Local product Josh Samuda working his way up Dolphins depth chart - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Former Hollywood Hills standout Josh Samuda is presently the Miami Dolphins' second-team center

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins’ defender Wake downplays challenge of changing... | www.palmbeachpost.com
Cam Wake has some surprising news for Dolphins fans — especially those of the opinion his play slipped last season.

DOLPHINS CORNERBACKS:

Dolphins’ Vontae Davis OK with being criticized on national TV | www.palmbeachpost.com
Vontae Davis’ phone rang Tuesday night after 11 pm. It was his grandmother back home in Washington, D.C.

DOLPHINS POSITION BATTLES:

A look at position battles heading into preseason | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Everyone has been seemingly mesmerized by the much-heralded struggles of Vontae Davis as he tries to fend off Richard Marshall for a starting cornerback job. As the Dolphins' official depth chart below shows, Davis is behind Marshall.

DOLPHINS TRAINING CAMP:

Day 13 Notebook: Wednesday Night Lights Satisfies Big Crowd
How appropriate it was that the first official practice held at the Doctors Hospital Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University was under the lights in front of the biggest crowd of training camp. Read more news and notes here

5 standout players through two weeks of Miami Dolphins training camp | The Daily Dolphin
Two weeks and 11 practices worth of training camp are officially in the books. We’ve gotten past the dog days of camp – around the ninth or 10th practice is when the players officially get tired of hitting the same guys every day – and tomorrow the fun starts for real when the Dolphins hold their preseason opener against Tampa Bay at 7:30 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium.

DOLPHINS PRESEASON PREVIEW:

NFL Preseason Preview - Tampa Bay (0-0) at Miami (0-0) (ET) - Football Wires - MiamiHerald.com
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins convene at Sun Life Stadium for their annual preseason clash, both participants will be unveiling drastically different looks. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/08/2940039/nfl-preseason-preview-tampa-bay.html#storylink=cpy

DOLPHINS NAMING RIGHTS:

Dolphins Announce Naming Rights Partnership For Team's Training Facility
The Miami Dolphins have announced a comprehensive marketing and community partnership agreement with Doctors Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, a division of Baptist Health South Florida. The partnership includes the naming rights to the team’s training facility in Davie, Florida. Beginning today, the complex will be officially known as the Doctors Hospital Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University.

1972 DOLPHINS:

Dolphins Announce Celebration For 40th Anniversary Of The 1972 Perfect Season
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins 1972 Perfect Season, the organization has announced a host of unique events, activities and promotions in honor of this singular achievement.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing - The Phinsider
A look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. These are the headlines they are discussing this week.

Dolphins Hard Knocks Episode 1 Recap - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins made their debut on HBO's Hard Knocks last night. Here's a recap of the first show.

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 8/8/12 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins news stories from around the internet over the last 24 hours. Today's articles include the smooth transition for rookie Jonathan Martin, Matt Moore's frustration, and Hard Knocks.

Preseason Week 1 NFL Odds - Miami Dolphins - The Phinsider
The NFL preason is getting ready to start. Of course, Las Vegas is ready to go with all your betting needs.

Dolphins Hard Knocks Surprise for Ryan Tannehill - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins made their debut on HBO's Hard Knocks last night. Included in the show was Ryan Tannehill's cell phone number.

Super Bowl Odds; Miami Dolphins 75/1 - The Phinsider
Bovada.lv updated their odds for NFL teams to win the Super Bowl, their conference championship, and their division in 2013. The Dolphins' odds to win the Super Bowl are 75/1.

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