The Splash Zone 2/28/19: Brian Flores/Chris Grier Speak At Combine

Brian Flores and Chris Grier met with the media at the scouting combine and both discussed a variety of different topics. Chris Grier says the Dolphins aren’t going to be tanking as the team isn’t trying to lose games on purpose. He wants to go through a process and build a team the right way, with pains along the way. Flores discussed about his time in Miami so far and said there is no final decision on Ryan Tannehill yet.

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

I Said It: Flores & Grier Speak At NFL Combine
General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Brian Flores spoke at the scouting combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Here were some of the comments that stood out, along with some perspective:

Chris Grier

2019 NFL Scouting Combine: Dolphins' GM Chris Grier: We're not tanking!
INDIANAPOLIS — Call it a rebuild, a youth movement or a focus on the future.But do not call it a tank! At least, that's the latest word from Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier."We’re not trying to lose games," Grier said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We’re going to do what’s best. We’re going to build like we’ve talked about building right, going through the process to do what’s best for the Dolphins. But no we’re not

Dolphins Quarterbacks

NFL-wide QB status: Who's set under center? Who needs help? - NFL.com
Where does every team stand when it comes to the game's most important position? Marc Sessler takes a quick look at all 32 QB rooms, slotting each current situation into one of five categories.

Dolphins QB: No 'final decisions' made on Ryan Tannehill, draft | SI.com
Ryan Tannehill was drafted by the Dolphins with the No. 8 pick in 2012.

Dolphins Offensive Line

Dolphins to start talking with Ja’Wuan James soon – ProFootballTalk
Dolphins offensive line coach Pat Flaherty expressed his desire to see right tackle Ja'Wuan James stay with the team in 2019 and discussions about making that happen should get underway in the near future.

Former Dolphins

Adam Gase: I got fired in Miami because we didn’t win enough | Miami Herald
Adam Gase took issue with one of Stephen Ross’ publicly stated reasons for firing Gase after three seasons as Dolphins coach.

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