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The Splash Zone 3/2/17: Dolphins Need To Speak To Kiko Alonso ASAP

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Kiko Alonso does not want to move from his position as middle linebacker and is rather excited about coming back into this defensive scheme. Alonso had a a fine first season with the Dolphins and the team really wants him back. But it was reported after the season that the team was mulling a change that would send Alonso to weak-side linebacker. Alonso stated that he will do whatever is best for the team though, but if the team would like to keep him happy, the search should focus on outside linebackers this offseason.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Reason the Miami Dolphins need to speak with Kiko Alonso ASAP | Miami Herald
Kiko Alonso had a fine season as the Miami Dolphins middle linebacker in 2016 and want to return to that same spot in 2017 even as the team is weighing moving him to weakside linebacker

Dolphins Wide Receivers

Stills nears free agency as Dolphins decline to exercise franchise tag | Miami Herald
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Dolphins Tight Ends

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Dolphins Offensive Line

2017 NFL Draft: Dolphins look for offensive linemen at Combine
2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins look for offensive linemen at Combine

Dolphins Offseason

Miami Dolphins potential first round draft picks
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AC In The AM: Answers Will Start Coming Soon
This is an important offseason for the Dolphins as they try to build on a 10-6 season.

Former Dolphins

What did Broncos coach Vance Joseph learn from year with Adam Gase? | The Daily Dolphin
INDIANAPOLIS--Vance Joseph and Dolphins coach Adam Gase weren't together long, but Joseph took plenty from him last season. The Broncos hired Joseph as their new head coach in January after a year as Gase's defensive coordinator, and the No.

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