Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 3/15/14

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins fill one guard opening with Shelley Smith - ESPN
The Miami Dolphins filled one of their two guard positions Friday. They signed free-agent offensive lineman Shelley Smith to a two-year, $5.5 million

Herm Edwards, who drafted Branden Albert, says Miami Dolphins ‘did themselves good’ by signing left tackle | The Daily Dolphin
(Note: For an up-close look at Branden Albert, including details on a special talent he has off the football field, check out Sunday's Palm Beach

Zach Strief turns down the Dolphins invitation to visit | ProFootballTalk
We mentioned earlier in the day that the Dolphins were interested in talking to Saints right tackle Zach Strief. He, on the other hand, seems less interested.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Bill Polian very high on Earl Mitchell - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN
The Miami Dolphins made an under-the-radar acquisition this week when they signed free-agent Earl Mitchell to a four-year, $16 million contract. The f

Starks Opens Up About His Return " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
A lot of uncertainty surrounded the Miami Dolphins defense going into the 2014 free agency period. With four starters poised to hit the open market, the #8th ranked defense in points allowed could’ve undergone a major makeover.

Will 4-3 defense best suit Earl Mitchell? - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN

DAVIE, Fla. -- New Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Earl Mitchell explained to the local media that Miami was his first choice. It turns out the thing

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

Generations: Dannell Ellerbe And Zach Thomas
Current and former Dolphins share their views on different football topics. In this edition, a pair of linebackers, Dannell Ellerbe and Honor Roll member Zach Thomas, share their thoughts on their toughest opponents, most memorable career moments and which coaches had the biggest influence on their playing careers.

DOLPHINS SECONDARY:

Cornerback Cortland Finnegan Signs With Dolphins
Veteran defensive back has eight years of experience to his credit.

Louis Delmas mulls Dolphins' free agency offer: an inside look | The MMQB with Peter King
Last Monday at 2:15 p.m., Louis Delmas pulled his Maserati up to Miami Squeeze, a roadside deli and smoothie bar with outdoor seating that’s painted in shades of coral and aqua.

Dolphins sign CB Cortland Finnegan | The Daily Dolphin
Cornerback Cortland Finnegan, seemingly down and out in his career, will try to revitalize his career in Miami. Finnegan has signed with Miami in a deal

Will Dolphins' young corners step up? - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN
The Miami Dolphins have made several quality moves already in free agency. But there remains a gaping hole at cornerback opposite Pro Bowler Brent Gri

NFL FREE AGENCY:

Free agency gives the final view of drafts | Miami Dolphins In Depth
One thing the annual foray into free agency does -- particularly once the early mad rush to the best players and biggest contracts ends, as it has this year -- is it allows time for reflection on past drafts. It...

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 3/14/14 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include Cortland Finnegan will visit Miami today, Dolphins show interest in Zach Strief, and Shelley Smith visited with the Dolphins

Dolphins free agent rumors 2014: Shelley Smith, Cortland Finnegan meeting with Miami - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are continuing their look through the free agency market in an effort to better a team that missed the playoffs by one game last year. Two former St. Louis Rams are visiting with the team and could wind up in aqua this year.