Archive for November, 2007

Williams Speaks After Reinstatement

Dolphins running back Ricky Williams says he excited about returning to the National Football League.  Williams spoke to the media Thursday, a day after he was reinstated by the league.  Williams said though he was never thrilled with being a professional football player, he still has a passion for the game.  Dolphins head coach Cam [...]

NFL Reinstates Dolphins RB Williams

The NFL reinstated Dolphins running back Ricky Williams on Wednesday.  Williams hasn’t played in the NFL since 2005 because of a suspension for numerous violations of the league’s drug policy.  The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner was suspended for his fourth violation in April 2006.  Williams played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadien Football League [...]

Beck’s Time Has Come: Rookie QB to Start Sunday in Philly

The Dolphins have finally given in and will give rookie John Beck a start at quarterback Sunday in Philadelphia.  The second-round draft pick from BYU will be replacing Cleo Lemon, who has been unable to get much of anything going since taking over for an injured Trent Green about a month ago.  Lemon started the [...]

No Word Yet on if it’s Lemon or Beck for Sunday

Fins coach Cam Cameron and his team get back to the practice field today as they start prepping for the Eagles on Sunday in Philly.  As far as who will be under center when that game kicks off, Cameron is not tipping his hand just yet.  As of last night, neither Cleo Lemon or rookie [...]

Decision Coming to Stick with Lemon or Move to Rookie Beck at QB

The decision to have rookie John Beck under center may finally be coming.  Head coach Cam Cameron stated today that he will be talking to both Beck and current starter Cleo Lemon over the next 24 hours to discuss the current situation and then they will break down tape and make a decision on who [...]

Fins Fold Late in Losing 13-10 to Buffalo

The Miami Dolphins first win in 2007 seemed closer than ever Sunday, as they led the Bills 10-2 in the 4th quarter. Then, just as has happened most of the time in 2007, the team folded enough to allow the Bills to score 11 points in the last 9:46 to go on to lose at [...]

Thomas to miss Bills game

                                        A recurring injury to Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will render him inactive against Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.  Recurring migraine headaches, caused by an automobile accident which took place on October 21 while driving home from the Dolphins’ loss to the New England Patriots. This will be the fourth game that [...]

Fins Sign Former Browns DB Perry; Place Wright on IR

The Dolphins made some roster moves today, as they signed free agent defensive back Jereme Perry and placed linebacker Abraham Wright on injured reserve with a knee injury.  Perry was an undrafted free agent when he joined the Browns back in 2006 and played in 12 games.  He was waived by Cleveland before the season [...]