clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 8/2/14

Check out the Miami Dolphins stories you may have missed over the past day, including with new offensive coordinator, Bill Lazor, expect there to be a few growing pains.

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

DOLPHINS OFFENSE:

Miami Dolphins, a bit pass-happy in 2013, aiming for better... | www.palmbeachpost.com
The Dolphins have one of the deepest receiving corps in the NFL and couldn’t run last season, but that’s no excuse for enduring another season with a lopsided run-pass ratio in the eyes of coach Joe Philbin.

Miami Dolphins' offense and growing pains - ESPN
DAVIE, Fla. -- For all the excitement about Bill Lazor's new offense with the Miami Dolphins, the reality is there is a growing process the team must

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Miami Dolphins’ Knowshon Moreno still recovering from knee issues - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
As Lamar Miller continues to solidify the starting job, Knowshon Moreno – a 1,000-yard rusher last season with Denver – is still unsure when he’ll return for full contact.

DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE:

Andy Cohen: So Much Depends On The Offensive Line " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
You want a challenge? Put yourself in the sneakers of new Dolphins offensive line coach John Benton. It doesn’t get any more imposing than having to put together an offensive line with five new starters.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Consistency key for Miami Dolphins' defensive end Olivier Vernon - Sun Sentinel
After collecting 11.5 sacks last season, Miami Dolphins' third-year defensive end Olivier Vernon is looking to be even more productive this year.

DOLPHINS LINEBACKERS:

PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves
The Dolphins announced a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon.

DOLPHINS TRAINING CAMP:

Three more Dolphins backups out with injuries | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The Dolphins are managing the injuries of a handful of players that will be missing Saturday's scrimmage at Sun Life Stadium and practice time next week. Backup quarterback Matt Moore is managing a sore right (throwing) shoulder and will miss...

Miami Dolphins backups become leaders in Friday's practice - Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins reserves such as WR Rishard Matthews made the most of their opportunities in training camp practice as a few of the veteran players rested.

Miami Dolphins reserves get more involved heading into scrimmage | FOX Sports
With the Miami Dolphins preparing for their first team scrimmage of the season Saturday at Sun Life Stadium and a few minor injuries piling up, Friday's practice featured more reserves in prominent roles than earlier this week. Coach Joe Philbin liked what he saw regardless, with an opportunity to more thoroughly evaluate the rest of the talent beyond the presumed starters.

3 Observations From Practice #7 Of Dolphins Training Camp " The Finsiders – Miami Dolphins
On a day before the pads start popping down the road at Sun Life Stadium, the Miami Dolphins took to the practice field at the Doctors Hospital Training Facility, continuing to work on red zone efficiency on both sides of the football. As usual there was a heavy emphasis on special teams play. Today’s workout was lighter in terms of contact, but heavier in terms of grinding out the basic fundamentals of the game. There was still plenty of football to evaluate, and I liked seeing some of the younger players continue to push towards making this football team.

Miami Dolphins Camp Report: Day 7 - ESPN

DAVIE, Fla. -- A daily review of the hot topics coming out of Miami Dolphins training camp: It was a semi-light day at Dolphins camp. Miami has it

Miami Dolphins eager to make early impression in scrimmage - Sun Sentinel
Saturday's scrimmage at Sun Life Stadium is free to watch, but tickets must be obtained at Dolphins.com

ICYMI: Dolphins’ Friday Training Camp Recap | The Daily Dolphin
Check out today's social media recap of the Fins training camp, and be sure to follow Post reporters Andrew Abramson (@abramsonPBP on Twitter and Instagram) and Hal Habbib (@gunnerhal on Twitter) for the latest on your Miami Dolphins 2014 pre-season.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 8/1/14 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include Nate Garner was the starting center yesterday, Mike Wallace battling a hamstring injury, and the defense is ready to be successful.

Miami Dolphins Depth Chart: First Week of Training Camp Edition - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins Depth Chart: Training Camp Week One Edition. Who is making a name for themselves to make the roster or earn a starting spot early in training camp?

Matt Moore injury sidelines Dolphins backup quarterback - The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins second string quarterback Matt Moore will miss several training camp practices with a shoulder injury.

Fantasy Football 2014: What is Ryan Tannehill's value? - The Phinsider
With the 2014 NFL season getting closer, soon fantasy football drafts will begin. What is the value for Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill this year?