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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 5/16/13

Check out the Miami Dolphins stories you may have missed over the past day, including the Dolphins claimed Marvin McNutt off waivers. McNutt was at Iowa with current Dolphins wide receivers coach, Ken O'Keefe.

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DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Mike Wallace -- Ryan Tannehill of Miami Dolphins can be as good as Ben Roethlisberger - ESPN
When Mike Wallace left the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign with the Miami Dolphins he also went from catching passes from a veteran Super Bowl champion to a quarterback entering his second season in the NFL.

Dolphins take flyer on QB Aaron Corp | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Aaron Corp is not what I'd call a buyer. You know, the athletes that get signed by a team and because they know they're going to be around for a few years they put down roots and buy a home....

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Dolphins’ Marcus Thigpen aiming for NFL touchdown return record | ProFootballTalk
In the first game of his NFL career last season, Marcus Thigpen returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown. Later in the season he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. Overall, he had a solid season as the Dolphins' primary return man.

Thigpen: I Want To Do Something That's Never Been Done Before
Dynamic kick returner looks to improve on solid first NFL season.

DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS:

Dolphins awarded WR Marvin McNutt off waivers from Eagles - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
The Dolphins have been awarded wide receiver Marvin McNutt off waivers from Philadelphia. To make room, the Dolphins released DT Chas Alecxih.

DOLPHINS OFFSEASON:

Armando Salguero: Offseason moves don’t guarantee Miami Dolphins postseason run - Armando Salguero - MiamiHerald.com
The Dolphins are totally new. They have new uniforms. They have a new logo. They’ve committed a whopping $204 million in new contracts this offseason with $91 million of that hefty sum guaranteed to 14 players.

Miami Dolphins players already talking big about season - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
It’s only May, but some of the Dolphins’ leaders have been stating publicly that a certain level of success is expected this season.

SOUTH FLORIDA PROSPECTS:

South Florida Prospects Leads The Way In 2013 Draft " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
Another year, another influx of local talent makes its way into the NFL. South Florida continues to be one of the nation’s true football hotbeds, consistently churning out future pro prospects.

DOLPHINS MEDIA:

PRESS RELEASE: Jenkins Promoted to Dolphins' Vice President of Communications
Dolphins CEO Mike Dee announces promotion.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 5/15/13 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours.Today's articles include 3 rookies signed (Sturgis, Jones, & Jenkins), Ryan Tannehill has to me a more vocal leader, and the players are excited for the season.

Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing - The Phinsider

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Dolphins start rookie signings with Jelani Jenkins, Caleb Sturgis, and Don Jones - The Phinsider

The Miami Dolphins have begun signing their 2013 draft class. Yesterday, the team announced the signing of Jelani Jenkins, Caleb Sturgis, and Don Jones.

NFL 2013 Schedule: Dolphins preseason games dates and times - The Phinsider

Yesterday, the NFL released the preseason schedule details, locking in the date and times for each of the five games the Miami Dolphins will play in the exhibition season.

This Day in Dolphins History - May 15 - The Phinsider

A continuing history of the Miami Dolphins, looking at key days in history. Today, we look at May 15, 1989.

Dolphins claim Marvin McNutt, make other roster moves - The Phinsider

The Miami Dolphins made several roster moves today, according to reports. One of those was the claiming of WR Marvin McNutt from waivers.

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