Dolphins aim to avoid a tumble from 8-3 like last season when they open December at Washington
1 year, 4 months ago

Dolphins aim to avoid a tumble from 8-3 like last season when they open December at Washington

Associated Press  

December was the cruelest month to the Miami Dolphins a year ago. “We felt like it was our year then, but things didn’t go that way,” running back Jeff Wilson Jr. said. “If I’m taking double-teams, I’m expecting the other guys around me to contribute and make plays.” Rivera is hoping to simplify some things to get defenders playing faster and thinking less. “You’re just able to focus in on certain calls: things that you know that are going to be called, things that you know that we’re going to run,” cornerback Kendall Fuller said. “When you watch tape, you’re able to put yourself in those plays and prepare yourself to be where you need to be once you see certain plays and depending on how the offense wants to attack us and things like that.” NEW NORM Jaelan Phillips’ absence at practice Wednesday was felt most by Bradley Chubb.

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Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

Bills Brace for Showdown as AFC East Battle Rages On
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5 months ago

Bills Brace for Showdown as AFC East Battle Rages On

Associated Press  

The Bills are enjoying a four-win edge atop the AFC East, but they face a challenge from the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins are coming off two consecutive losses to the Bills, and the Bills have shown signs of establishing an attacking identity on both sides of the ball. The Bills are welcoming back Von Miller, who …

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up
6 months, 1 week ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

Dolphins host Jets hoping to shake off embarrassing loss to Titans and avoid more major injuries
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins host Jets hoping to shake off embarrassing loss to Titans and avoid more major injuries

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins have done almost everything they’ve needed to since playing the New York Jets three weeks ago — except stay healthy. You’re rivals, you play them twice a year, you guys know each other too well, so it’s definitely a game you want to win.” Coach Robert Saleh this week characterized …

Dolphins place veteran LT Terron Armstead on IR with knee injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Dolphins place veteran LT Terron Armstead on IR with knee injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are placing veteran left tackle Terron Armstead on injured reserve because of a knee injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Friday. McDaniel said he expects Armstead to return at some point this season, but he’ll be sidelined for at least the next four games. Armstead …

Dolphins fall just short in wild-card playoff upset of Bills
2 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins fall just short in wild-card playoff upset of Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The injury-depleted Dolphins felt that few people gave them a chance to beat the three-time defending AFC East champion Bills in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday. Led by rookie third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson, and playing without several offensive starters, the AFC’s seventh-seeded Dolphins rallied from an early 17-0 deficit before falling short in a 34-31 …

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21
2 years, 2 months ago

Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

Associated Press  

— His team clutching a two-point lead, the ball on the 1-yard line and the season in the balance, Mac Jones decided to improvise. Jones added another touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton and Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead TD late in the third quarter as the New England kept its playoff hopes …

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins
2 years, 3 months ago

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins

New York Times  

The stakes for the Patriots’ game Sunday against the Dolphins are well known by now. So will Mike McDaniel sweep his two games against Bill Belichick this season and crush the Patriots’ playoff hopes? If the Patriots can’t cover those two, it won’t matter that the Dolphins have a backup quarterback in the game. In 2014, Belichick’s Patriots intercepted Matt …

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs
2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins’ recent losses have taught them lessons their early season success didn’t. Ahead of Miami’s pivotal division matchup against Buffalo, Tagovailoa said the Dolphins are learning the importance of putting bad drives behind them and not letting incompletions or miscommunication dictate how a game progresses. Entering Miami’s matchup against San Francisco, …

‘We’ll never give up’: Dolphins send message with huge win
2 years, 6 months ago

‘We’ll never give up’: Dolphins send message with huge win

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After playing perhaps the best game of his career in an amazing rally to win at Baltimore, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa deflected attention to his teammates. It brings all our confidence up, confidence in one another, confidence that if the offense has a turnover that the defense is going to get us the ball back.” But after …

Dolphins happy with roster after tough cuts ahead of season
2 years, 7 months ago

Dolphins happy with roster after tough cuts ahead of season

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A years-long rebuild has led the Miami Dolphins to a point of excitement with their 2022 prospects. General manager Chris Grier, who has overseen the dismantling and reconstruction of the Dolphins’ roster since 2019, said the team feels good about its roster after making cuts — difficult ones, he emphasized — ahead of Tuesday’s NFL-mandated 53-man …

Dolphins roster breakdown: Who’s staying, on the bubble or likely gone?
4 years, 1 month ago

Dolphins roster breakdown: Who’s staying, on the bubble or likely gone?

New York Times  

General manager Chris Grier might not be sporting a construction hat nowadays, but Grier, Dolphins coach Brian Flores and the front office are well into their offseason schedule. With so much change looming, let’s take an in-depth look at the Dolphins’ roster and divide it into four groups: Core returners, back-end bubble players, decisions pending and likely gone. Jerome Baker, …

Joey Bosa is back and ready to help, and Chargers’ defense certainly needs it
4 years, 4 months ago

Joey Bosa is back and ready to help, and Chargers’ defense certainly needs it

LA Times  

He will make $43 million this season and no player in the NFL is scheduled to earn more. “We’re seeing guys at least in position now to make plays consistently,” defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said. Let’s make those plays.’ That’s the next step.” Of the Chargers’ four fumble recoveries, two belong to linebacker Nick Vigil, who has played only 17 …

How Brian Flores and the Dolphins layer their zero-blitzes to confuse offenses
4 years, 4 months ago

How Brian Flores and the Dolphins layer their zero-blitzes to confuse offenses

New York Times  

The story seems to be the same for each of the Miami Dolphins’ opponents during their five-game win streak. After Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played his worst game as a starter in which the Chargers lost, 29-21, Herbert echoed the same sentiments as the other quarterbacks left in the Dolphins’ five-game wake of destruction. Week 8, 2:43 remaining in the …

Dolphins at Cardinals: Four observations and our prediction
4 years, 4 months ago

Dolphins at Cardinals: Four observations and our prediction

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — For the first time under coach Brian Flores, the Miami Dolphins are above.500. Patrick Laird’s snap count could “Jordan Howard, he’s always practiced hard,” Flores said. After Jackson’s injury, the Dolphins moved Jesse Davis from right to left tackle and inserted rookie Robert Hunt at right tackle. “So a couple of drills here and there and we’ll …

Dolphins might soon force front office and fans to adjust their goals for the season
5 years, 4 months ago

Dolphins might soon force front office and fans to adjust their goals for the season

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Three interceptions, three possessions that resulted in points. Using a secondary that consists of no-name players such as cornerbacks Nik Needham, Ryan Lewis, Chris Lammons, Ken Crawley and Jomal Wiltz and safeties Bobby McCain, Eric Rowe and Parker, the Dolphins harassed Colts backup quarterback Brian Hoyer into an 18-of-39 performance for 204 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. …

Dolphins could utilize lots of non-traditional defenses this season
5 years, 8 months ago

Dolphins could utilize lots of non-traditional defenses this season

New York Times  

DAVIE, Fla. — Miami’s defense won’t be among the league’s best this season but it could be among the league’s most versatile. “If it’s five or 10 safeties, then that’s what it is.” Miami’s defensive backs have a lot of talent — some proven, some unproven — among players such as cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Eric Rowe and safeties Minkah …

10 Dolphins who could make coach Brian Flores’ life easier
5 years, 8 months ago

10 Dolphins who could make coach Brian Flores’ life easier

New York Times  

DAVIE, Fla. — When Miami Dolphins minicamp ended in June one rookie had clearly opened eyes and exceeded expectations. Van Ginkel, whose pass-coverage skills could land him a prominent role in a defensive package whether it’s the nickel, 3-4, or something else, heads a list of second-tier/lower-profile players to watch when the Dolphins open training camp next Friday. Optimistically: Now …

Muscular defensive effort leaves the Dolphins sitting pretty in the AFC East
6 years, 6 months ago

Muscular defensive effort leaves the Dolphins sitting pretty in the AFC East

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold dropped back to pass on second-and-10 from the Miami 14-yard line with 10 seconds left in the first half. “Just on the surface, it was good,” defensive end Cam Wake said of a performance that held the Jets to 3 of 10 on third downs and 42 rushing yards …

Dolphins sent a lot of talent off but get Tannehill back, could push for .500
6 years, 9 months ago

Dolphins sent a lot of talent off but get Tannehill back, could push for .500

Associated Press  

2018 win total : 6 2017 ATS record: 5-9-2 Optimist view: Time was, Ryan Tannehill was viewed as a young, athletic quarterback whose arrow pointed up thanks to impressive strides in three of his first four seasons, preceding a new marriage with a rookie head coach and QB whisperer. 2017 first-rounder Charles Harris and trade acquisition Robert Quinn provide the …

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