Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 10/24/2015

TEXANS AT DOLPHINS:

Dolphins-Texans Playbook
Read Playbook, the official game program of the Miami Dolphins, prior to Sunday's home game against the Houston Texans.

DAN CAMPBELL:

The growing legend and myth of Dan Campbell | Miami Dolphins In Depth
Dan Campbell has become something of a living legend in the weeks since he made the climb from mild mannered (not really) tight ends coach to superhuman interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins. The guy has biceps that make...

Miami Dolphins coach Dan Campbell wants to utilize more tight ends | Miami Herald
Dan Campbell conducted a tutorial on the advantages of using multiple tight ends Thursday — not surprising, considering he coached that position the past four-plus years.

Dolphins coach Dan Campbell explains strong affinity for Metallica - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN
Miami Dolphins coach Dan Campbell is a big Metallica fan who used to have the nickname "Dantallica."

DOLPHINS OFFENSE:

Dolphins Joe Philbin was holding back offensive coordinator Bill Lazor | The Daily Dolphin
Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, like Mike Sherman before him, always took the blame for the Dolphins' offensive woes. The Dolphins had an unhealthy obsession with passing the ball under both Lazor and Sherman, ranking among the league leaders in pass-to-run ratio.

Dolphins' offense stocked with homegrown talent - Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins' "draft and develop" philosophy is evident on offense, where nine of 11 starters were drafted by the organization.

DOLPHINS RUNNING BACKS:

Rookie RB Jay Ajayi focused on helping Miami Dolphins in practice - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN
Rookie RB Jay Ajayi has two goals as he nears his on-field return: Help Miamiâ

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Earl Mitchell is Miami's two-way player | Miami Dolphins In Depth
The Houston Texans never considered putting Earl Mitchell in the offensive backfield as a fullback because they had Vonta Leach on the team and he was a Pro Bowl player. But when Mitchell arrived in Miami as a free agent...

NFL fines Olivier Vernon $37,363 for two hits on Marcus Mariota | ProFootballTalk
The Dolphins may say pass rusher Olivier Vernon isn't dirty, but the NFL thinks two hits he put on Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota on Sunday were flagrantly illegal. The NFL has confirmed that Vernon was fined $37,363 for two roughing the passer infractions.

DOLPHINS SECONDARY:

Bobby McCain expected to get call-up on Miami Dolphins defense - Sun Sentinel
Rookie cornerback Bobby McCain is expected to replace Brice McCain as the Dolphins' nickel cornerback

DOLPHINS SPECIAL TEAMS:

Andrew Franks is kicking for the Miami Dolphins. That makes him the first player to go from Rensselear to the NFL. | FOX Sports
Andrew Franks is kicking for the Miami Dolphins. That makes him the first player to go from Rensselear to the NFL.

DOLPHINS ROOKIES:

DeVante Parker, other Miami Dolphins draft picks endure rookie roller coaster | Miami Herald
Receiver DeVante Parker has gone from dominating May practices to undergoing foot surgery in June to barely playing at all in October.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 10/22/2015 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include need more consistency from DeVante Parker, offense wears black jerseys at practice, and Dan Campbell's love of Metallica.

NFL fantasy football advice: Miami Dolphins edition - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins could prove to have some solid fantasy options this weekend. We take a look at some of them.

Texans at Dolphins: Miami should expect 'lots and lots' of Foster along with Hopkins - The Phinsider
A look at the Miami Dolphins' Week 7 opponent, the Houston Texans, through the eyes of Battle Red Blog.