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Archive for September, 2007

Raiders-Dolphins Delayed by Lightining

From Dolphins.com
September 30, 2007 - The start of today’s game has been delayed due to lightning.
Erring on the side of caution, the Dolphins have elected to make All-Pro middle linebacker Zach Thomas inactive for today’s game against the Oakland Raiders in order to give him more time to recover from his concussion. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 30 2007

DUI charges against Chambers to be dropped

As reported by Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post, the attorney for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Chambers said that under the conditions of a plea deal, prosecutors are expected to drop charges of driving while impaired and reckless driving on Wednesday.  Chambers will plead guilty to speeding, which stemmed from his arrest on [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 25 2007

Thomas May Not Play Due to Head Injury

 
Linebacker Zach Thomas may not be able to go Sunday vs the Jets after undergoing tests on Thrusday for a possible concussion.  Thomas said postgame last Sunday that he felt lightheaded, and then on Wednesday complained that he had a migrane and missed practice.  “In a lot of cases, the player wants to play,” Cameron [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 21 2007

Simple Formula - Run the Ball More and Fins Win

The bottom line of the Miami Dolphins is rather simple - when the team runs more than it passes - it wins. With that said, if the team is going to rebound off this awful 0-2 start, they are going to have to start using Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman more than what they [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 20 2007

Cowboys Offense Overwhelms Miami 37-20

The Dolphins defense was no match for the Cowboys and their offense on Sunday aftenroon, as Marion Barber rushed for 89-yards and two touchdowns, including a 40-yard scamper, to power Dallas  over the Dolphins 37-20 at Dolphin Stadium.  Terrell Owens caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Tony Romo, who went 14-for-29 for 186 yards and two touchdowns.  Kicker [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 17 2007

Dolphins to bring in S Donovin Darius

In what is already a suspect and depleted Dolphins’ secondary, the team is scheduled, according to Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, to bring in former Oakland Raider and Jacksonville Jaguar safety Donovin Darius for a workout today. 
Darius, 32, is known for his hard-hitting style of play on the field that he displayed often during [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 11 2007

Dolphins S Bell lost for year with Achilles tear

The Miami Dolphins lost a key component of the secondary when strong safety Yeremiah Bell suffered a tear of the Achilles tendon during the Dolphins’ 16-13 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins.  Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron confirmed the injury Monday, but also said it was not certain what the severity of the injury to [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 10 2007

Dolphins release LB Smith, ink DE Ninkovich

On Friday, linebacker Kelvin Smith became the first Dolphins draft pick to be waived by the team.  The Dolphins are hoping that Smith clears waivers so he can perhaps be signed to the practice squad.  The Dolphins also signed former New Orleans Saints defensive end Rob Ninkovich.  Ninkovich, who was released by the Saints on [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 08 2007

OT Eric Shelton regains starting job

First it was Anthony Alabi who was first on the offensive tackle position on the Dolphins’ depth chart.  But with a troublesome knee dogging him, it appears that L.J. Shelton has reclaimed that spot.  Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron is expected to announce the starters late on today; he also sent Shelton a message regarding [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 05 2007

Miami Signs Three to the Practice Squad

The Dolphins on Tuesday signed three players to the practice squad getting set for Sunday’s opener with the Redskins.  Guard Tala Esera, wide out Kerry Reed and Chandler Williams were all signed.  Esera and Reed both have been in the Dolphns system, as they both were in camp with the team this past season.  Esra [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 04 2007