Archive for April, 2008

Dolphins Waive DT Fifta, QB Baker

The Fins today made a few roster moves, as they waived defensive tackle/nose guard Steve Fifita after one season, and also said good-bye to QB Matt Baker after being on the team just three months. Fifta was signed as a free agent last season, and played in 13 games in 2007 and started the season-ending [...]

Dolphins get a “B+” on the Weekend Draft Grade Scale

Yahoo Sports writer Jason Cole has given out his grades for the latest draft, and the Dolphins earn a “B+” in his eyes.  Here is the breakdown.  Picks: OT Jake Long, DE Phillip Merling, QB Chad Henne, DE Kendall Langford, G Shawn Murphy, RB Jalen Parmele, G Donald Thomas, RB Lex Hilliard, NT Lionel Dotson Positives: [...]

Chad Henne Headed To The Dolphins

Dolphins Move Fourth-Round Pick for Cowboys Ayodele & Fasano

The first pre-draft deal has been done, as the Cowboys and former Cowboy coach Bill Parcells, now with the Dolphins, have come to terms on a deal.  The move will take linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano and move them from the Cowboys to the Dolphins.  In return, the Cowboys get a fourth-round [...]

Long is the Pick; Fins Set to Make Jake Long the #1 Pick in the Draft

The NFL Draft may not be as exciting on Saturday, as today the Dolphins sealed the deal with their newest player, as the team held a press conference announcing the signing of Michigan tackle Jake Long. The deal is being reported as for five years at $57.75 million, with $30 million guaranteed. The team had [...]

Jason Taylor Survives on Dancing with The Stars

Dolphins’ Schedule Has Familiar Feel

It’s been 19 years – 1979 to be exact – but the Miami Dolphins’ opponents for their 2008 preseason schedule should ring familiar; that is because they will face the same slate of opponents that they went up against in 2007.  For those who follow the Dolphins, you already know that the Dolphins will face [...]