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For the Miami Dolphins, Everything Is Looking Up—Or Nearly Everything

After a dismal 0-3 start for the Miami Dolphins, they have been able to turn things around and get a few wins under their belts—one of those being against the very good division rival New York Jets...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 month ago 464 reads 3 comments
Addressing The Miami Dolphins' QB Situation

As you may know by now, the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback Chad Pennington is out for the season because of a shoulder injury sustained against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 month ago 600 reads 5 comments
Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn, Jr.: Big-Time Receiver or Possession Receiver?

After the Miami Dolphins' Monday Night Football loss against the Indianapolis Colts, there are a lot of good points to build off of, but there are also some major problems on the team. Among those glaring problems was Ted Ginn, Jr...

Written by Paul Smythe about 2 months ago 815 reads 12 comments
Will Plaxico Burress' Fate Be Similar To That of Michael Vick's?

As probably everyone reading this already knows, Michael Vick was recently signed by the Philadelphia Eagles after serving an 18-month prison sentence for bankrolling a dog-fighting ring among other things...

Written by Paul Smythe about 3 months ago 145 reads 0 comments
A Look at the Miami Dolphins' Upcoming Schedule, Part Two

Here is part two of my 2009-10 Miami Dolphins preview. Once again, I will not bore you with details of the past, but with predictions for the future. That is what you came to read...

Written by Paul Smythe about 3 months ago 327 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Football Is In The Air

Summer's heat is finally ending. Fall's colors are just around the corner. Football season has finally arrived. Football season is the most important event of the year (along with Christmas)...

Written by Paul Smythe about 3 months ago 482 reads 2 comments
A Look at the Miami Dolphins' Upcoming Schedule: Part One

Everyone knows about how well the Miami Dolphins did last year and how much they surprised everyone, so I will not bore you with yet another overview of what happened in 2008-2009...

Written by Paul Smythe about 3 months ago 508 reads 0 comments
Note to Rex Ryan: Don't Start Talking Until You Start Winning

The NFL preseason just got a little more interesting. The New York Jets' rookie coach and son of former Super Bowl coach Buddy Ryan didn't wait too long in the NFL before he decided to ruffle a few feathers in the AFC East...

Written by Paul Smythe about 5 months ago 177 reads 26 comments
Ronnie Brown: No Longer Needed in Miami?

The Dolphins surprised a lot of teams last year when they went 11-5 one year after finishing 1-15. There were a lot of key factors to last season's turnaround. One of those was Ronnie Brown...

Written by Paul Smythe about 6 months ago 1,160 reads 15 comments
Jason Taylor Signs with the Dolphins, Proving Where His Heart Really Lies

Jason Taylor has just signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. The future Hall-of-Fame defensive end has returned to the city he loves and is now able to live with his family...

Written by Paul Smythe about 6 months ago 64 reads 3 comments
Top 10 Best Dunks of 2008-2009

Here is a list of the 10 best dunks in basketball this year. From the unexpected player dunking to the expected, but still incredible dunk. They're all right here. And thank you to youtube for all the dunk videos...

Written by Paul Smythe about 7 months ago 618 reads 4 comments
It's Been a Great Year For Miami Sports

Wow! Isn't it amazing how one season can change things so much? Just one season ago, I was a fan of the worst two teams in their sport, the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Heat The Dolphins had ...

Written by Paul Smythe about 8 months ago 176 reads 4 comments
Heat-Grizzlies: Wade Breaks Heat Scoring Record In 94-82 Win

The Miami Heat (38-32) got one step closer to the playoffs with a 94-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies (17-53). It was their fifth straight win at home. The Heat are now only 3.5 games behind the Atlanta Hawks (42-29) and 1...

Written by Paul Smythe about 8 months ago 35 reads 0 comments
Why the Heck Is Brett Favre in the Pro Bowl?

As most of you probably know, the Pro Bowl results were released on Tuesday. I really only have one big complaint about the results...

Written by Paul Smythe about 11 months ago 291 reads 12 comments
Miami-San Francisco: The Dolphins Need To Play Like They've Been Playing

The Miami Dolphins (8-5) are currently in a three-team tie for first place in the AFC East. The San Francisco 49ers (5-8) are heading to Miami to try and hurt the Dolphins playoff hopes...

Written by Paul Smythe about 11 months ago 527 reads 2 comments
Dolphins-Bills: A Battle Of Dual Running Backs and Special Teams

The Miami Dolphins (7-5) head into Toronto to play the Bills (6-6) in a divisional game that is crucial for the Dolphins if they want a chance at making the playoffs this year. The Bills are coming off of their fifth loss in the last six games...

Written by Paul Smythe about 11 months ago 285 reads 1 comments
Miami-St Louis: The Dolphins Can't Get Sloppy

The Dolphins (6-5) are heading into St Louis to play the Rams (2-9) this Sunday. Miami needs a win to stay in the AFC playoff race. St Louis doesn't have many strengths on offense or defense...

Written by Paul Smythe about 12 months ago 172 reads 4 comments
Don't Count Us Out Yet Dol-Fans

Even though it looks tough for the Miami Dolphins (6-5) to make the playoffs this year, don't count us out yet. We have the easiest remaining schedule in the NFL...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 755 reads 23 comments
Playoffs, The Final Frontier: An Overview of the 2008-2009 Miami Dolphins

"Beam us up, Scotty..." Captain Kirk made that line famous during the early years of Star Trek. It also applies to the Miami Dolphins this year, so I propose a new line: "Beam us up, Bill....

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 698 reads 2 comments
Miami-New England: A Crucial Game for Both Teams

Who would have thought that half way through the season the Miami Dolphins would have the same record as the New England Patriots? I definitely didn't. But, I sure am glad they do...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 440 reads 13 comments
Miami-Oakland: Chad Pennington against the Oakland Secondary

The Oakland Raiders (2-7) travel to Miami this weekend to play the Dolphins (5-4) in a matchup that is important for Miami, but not so much for Oakland. If the Dolphins want a chance to make the playoffs, they need to win this game...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 445 reads 7 comments
Dolphins-Seahawks: Miami Inches By in Close Win

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 at Dolphin Stadium today. Thanks to two early scores by receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. and running back Ricky Williams, the Dolphins were able to hold on for a win against the Seahawks...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 450 reads 13 comments
Miami Dolphins' Channing Crowder Following Joey Porter's Example

As you have probably heard, Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter has been exchanging verbal blows with Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall. Well, Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder is following in Porter's footsteps by talking some trash of his own...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 583 reads 4 comments
Miami-Seattle: Dolphins Must Stop the Run

The Seattle Seahawks (2-6) are heading into Miami to play the Dolphins (4-4) Sunday. Miami should win with relative ease as long as they are able to stop Seattle running back Julius Jones...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 508 reads 9 comments
A Four-Team Analysis of the Extremely Close AFC East

The AFC East division is currently the tightest division in the NFL. Three teams are tied for the lead, with one only a game behind. Each team's records and rank are as follows: New England Patriots (5-3) ...

Written by Paul Smythe about about 1 year ago 242 reads 9 comments

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Paul Smythe Article Archive

For the Miami Dolphins, Everything Is Looking Up—Or Nearly Everything

Addressing The Miami Dolphins' QB Situation

Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn, Jr.: Big-Time Receiver or Possession Receiver?

Will Plaxico Burress' Fate Be Similar To That of Michael Vick's?

A Look at the Miami Dolphins' Upcoming Schedule, Part Two

Miami Dolphins Football Is In The Air

A Look at the Miami Dolphins' Upcoming Schedule: Part One

Note to Rex Ryan: Don't Start Talking Until You Start Winning

Ronnie Brown: No Longer Needed in Miami?

Jason Taylor Signs with the Dolphins, Proving Where His Heart Really Lies

Top 10 Best Dunks of 2008-2009

It's Been a Great Year For Miami Sports

Heat-Grizzlies: Wade Breaks Heat Scoring Record In 94-82 Win

Why the Heck Is Brett Favre in the Pro Bowl?

Miami-San Francisco: The Dolphins Need To Play Like They've Been Playing

Dolphins-Bills: A Battle Of Dual Running Backs and Special Teams

Miami-St Louis: The Dolphins Can't Get Sloppy

Don't Count Us Out Yet Dol-Fans

Playoffs, The Final Frontier: An Overview of the 2008-2009 Miami Dolphins

Miami-New England: A Crucial Game for Both Teams

Miami-Oakland: Chad Pennington against the Oakland Secondary

Dolphins-Seahawks: Miami Inches By in Close Win

Miami Dolphins' Channing Crowder Following Joey Porter's Example

Miami-Seattle: Dolphins Must Stop the Run

A Four-Team Analysis of the Extremely Close AFC East

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