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Archive for February, 2012Henne expected to make more than $4 million-per-seasonWednesday, February 29th, 2012Among quarterbacks expected to change teams this offseason, there’s Peyton Manning, Matt Flynn, and everyone else. Chad Henne is reportedly getting the most attention of everyone else. Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports that Henne is drawing the strongest tampering consideration of any of the “1A” quarterback options. Also in that group: Kyle Orton, Jason Campbell, David… Koa Misi’s role with Dolphins could be changingWednesday, February 29th, 2012The Dolphins haven’t made it clear if they will be a 3-4 or 4-3 base defense in 2012, but they plan to experiment with a new role for outside linebacker Koa Misi either way. Misi won’t be moving back to defensive end, the position he played at Utah before the Dolphins made him the 40th… Rams “will” trade No. 2 pickTuesday, February 28th, 2012If there were any doubt in the wake of Peter King’s latest Monday Morning Quarterback column (and there shouldn’t have been), there’s definitely none now. The Rams, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, will trade the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 draft, which barring something completely unforeseen and unexpected will be used on… Interesting tale of the tape between Luck, NewtonSunday, February 26th, 2012Any questions about Andrew Luck’s athleticism should have been erased when he hauled in a one-handed pass along the sidelines during the 2011 season. But the underwear Olympics have revealed another level to Luck’s physical abilities. His numbers in running and jumping drills measure up favorably with last year’s first overall pick, Cam Newton, as… Ryan Tannehill says he’d love to be a DolphinSaturday, February 25th, 2012Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman recently raved about quarterback Ryan Tannehill, whom Sherman coached at Texas A&M. The feeling is mutual. Tannehill said at the Scouting Combine on Friday that he’d love to play for Sherman again in Miami. “Miami would be exciting because of the familiarity with coach Sherman and some of the staff… “Manning to Miami” movement beginsThursday, February 23rd, 2012It was inevitable, we suppose. In an era that features fan-purchased billboards lobbying for backup quarterbacks to play and head coaches to be fired, it was only a matter of time before the mob attempted to impose its will on a football team regarding potential personnel moves. According to Local10.com in Miami, a billboard touting… Finley deal frees up franchise tag for PackersThursday, February 23rd, 2012By working out a new two-year contract with tight end Jermichael Finley, the Packers have avoided what could have been a nasty and protracted dispute with Finley as to the question of whether he actually is a tight end under the rules of the franchise tag. The Packers also have realized another benefit: They can… Report: Bills won’t play tag with Stevie JohnsonThursday, February 23rd, 2012The Buffalo Bills and receiver Stevie Johnson continue to be far apart on negotiations. But if the team and the player can’t worked out a deal to replace a rookie contract that expires at 12:01 a.m. ET on March 13, Johnson will be permitted to hit the open market. Rodney McKissic of the Buffalo News… Report: Dolphins won’t offer a new deal to Chad HenneWednesday, February 22nd, 2012Another year, another second-round pick devoted by the post-Marino Dolphins on a quarterback gone. The last remaining second-round quarterback on the roster, Chad Henne, becomes a free agent on March 13. Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via NFL.com) reports that the team won’t make Henne an offer. With a new quarterback and a… Mike Sherman compares Tannehill to Favre, RodgersMonday, February 20th, 2012The Dolphins are in a better position than any team to know whether Matt Flynn is worth franchise quarterback money. They are also in a better position than any team to know whether Texas A&M product Ryan Tannehill is a worth high draft pick in April. Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman speaks highly of his… |
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