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Miami Dolphins: First-Rounder Jared Odrick Changing Agents

Posted: 25th May 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
Miami Dolphins 2010 first-round pick Jared Odrick has reportedly parted ways with agent Peter Schaffer, according to the Sports Business Journal.Per league rules, Odrick must wait five days after firing his agent to hire new representation.It is unclear at this point what led to Odrick's decision and what kind of effects, if any, it will have on his contract negotiations with the Dolphins.The 28th overall ...

Miami Dolphins Alumni Update: April 2010

Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
Here are all the pro football transactions involving former members of the Miami Dolphins for the month of April 2010: April 5 — The Arizona Cardinals signed placekicker Jay Feely (Jets) to a contract. Feely served as the Dolphins' placekicker in 2007, converting 21-of-23 (91.3 percent) of field goal attempts. April 6 — The Seattle Seahawks terminated the contract of tight end John Owens. ...

Miami Dolphins Stir Up Controversy With Rookie Jersey Numbers

Posted: 28th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
I'd normally post about this anyway because I'm the kind of nerd that actually gets into this kind of stuff, but there is actually some potential controversy in the numbers issued by the Miami Dolphins to their 2010 draft picks. In particular, fourth-round linebacker A. J. Edds has been assigned No. 54, which as we all should know was worn by Dolphins great Zach ...

Miami Dolphins: April 26 News & Notes

Posted: 26th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
Here are some of the Miami Dolphins related news items floating around today:   Adalius Thomas After months of anticipation, the New England Patriots officially released outside linebacker Adalius Thomas on Monday. Signed to a five year, $35 million contract with $20 million guaranteed in 2007, Thomas was a disappointment in three seasons with the Patriots, recording 14.5 sacks and clashing with head coach Bill Belichick on ...

Miami Dolphins Grab LB Koa Misi, OG John Jerry On Draft’s Second Day

Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
Unlike the first day of the draft when the Miami Dolphins chose a player (Jared Odrick) at possibly their deepest position (defensive end), the team spent their two second-day picks addressing some of their biggest needs. With the 40th overall pick, acquired from San Diego in a day-one trade, the Dolphins selected Utah defensive end Koa Misi , who will play outside linebacker in ...

2010 NFL Draft: Top Quarterbacks

Posted: 20th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
With the 2010 NFL Draft is just days away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are my quarterback prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. Sam Bradford, OklahomaPrior to missing most of the 2009 season ...

2010 NFL Draft: Top Running Backs

Posted: 20th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
With the 2010 NFL Draft is just days away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are my running back prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. C. J. Spiller, ClemsonThe ACC Player of the Year ...
After three disappointing seasons in Miami, the Dolphins have finally cut ties with 2007 first-round pick Ted Ginn, Jr., trading him to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in next week's 2010 NFL Draft.A dynamic playmaker at Ohio State, Ginn was the controversial ninth overall pick by former Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron and general manager Randy Mueller that was met ...

2010 NFL Draft: Top Centers

Posted: 16th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
With the 2010 NFL Draft less than one week away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are my center prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. Maurkice Pouncey, FloridaA three-year starter for the Gators where he played with ...

Miami Dolphins To Host Free-Agent OLB Travis LaBoy

Posted: 15th April 2010 by Chris J. Nelson in NFL
With the Miami Dolphins still in need of two starting outside linebackers (if only there was a long-time Dolphin, six-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer out there!), the Dolphins are bringing in free agent Travis LaBoy for a visit this Friday, Apr. 16.The report comes from 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco, who tweeted Wednesday that LaBoy would a follow a visit to San Francisco with ...