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The Splash Zone 3/7/17: How Did Dolphin Draftees Do At The Combine

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Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Did you know a punter had a faster 40 time than Jarvis Landry? Or how about scouts saying DeVante Parker wouldn't win the scouting combine but would win on the field. Take a look at the article to see some interesting stats on the Dolphin draftees.

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

How did Miami Dolphins draftees do at their Combine? Many made liars of stopwatches | The Daily Dolphin
There are quarterbacks, offensive linemen and even punters and kickers who record faster 40 times at the NFL Combine than Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry’s 4.77 in 2014.

Dolphins Front Office

Chris Grier on working with his dad: 'I get to be in charge of him' | Miami Herald
Bobby Grier spent decades evaluating talent for NFL teams. Now, he’s doing the same, albeit in a relaxed capacity, for the Dolphins, whose general manager is his son.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Hyde5: Why Tannehill deal works? Look at Cousins - Sun Sentinel
The Miami Dolphins' option to signing Ryan Tannehill two years ago is playing out with Kirk Cousins.

Dolphins Tight Ends

2017 NFL free agents: Adam Gase sees solid role for TE Dion Sims | The Daily Dolphin
INDIANAPOLIS--The Dolphins are days away from finalizing a longstanding agreement with Jacksonville that will land them tight end Julius Thomas, but coach Adam Gase sees a significant role for Dion Sims as well.

Dolphins Offensive Line

Civil Suit Against Pouncey Brothers Heads To Court " CBS Miami
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey and his twin brother Maurkice, who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, are named in a civil suit that heads to trial on Monday.

Dolphins Offseason

2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins considering safety Jabrill Peppers? | The Daily Dolphin
INDIANAPOLIS — If Jabrill Peppers isn't an NFL star, Jabrill Peppers will be surprised. And for an NFL defensive back, that's a good thing. "The bottom line is, I’m a ball player and I’m a hell of a ball player," Peppers said at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

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NFL Mock Draft 2017: SB Nation updates projections with Combine results - The Phinsider
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Jarvis Landry on trade block? Who comes up with this? - The Phinsider
What is happening?

NFL Free Agents 2017: Nick Williams - Tender, tag, walk - The Phinsider
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