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Wildcat By The Numbers

Now that we have three weeks worth of Miami Wildcat numbers, I thought it would be a good time to start keeping track of this formation's success, both in absolute terms and in comparison with the base offensive formations...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 844 reads 2 comments
Miami Dolphins' Training-Camp Primer: Specialists

The final segment of the training camp positional previews looks at the specialists. Here's a closer look at the individual specialists currently on the roster and what can be expected of them this coming season...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 850 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Safeties

Next up in the series of training camp positional previews are the safeties.What to expect: Miami's group of safeties dropped like flies last season, with ligaments snapping seemingly every game...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 205 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Cornerbacks

Next up in the positional previews are the cornerbacks.What to expect: In order to gauge the effectiveness of Miami's secondary last year, stay away from the NFL's pass defense rankings. The NFL ranks pass defenses by average pass yards allowed per game.

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 372 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Linebackers

Next up in the series of training camp positional previews are the linebackers.What to expect: With the trade of Jason Taylor, the linebacking corps is in a bit of disarray at the moment, and ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 331 reads 3 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Defensive Line

Today I'm beginning my look at the defensive side of the ball with the defensive linemen.What to expect: First off, since Miami is transitioning to more of a full-time 3-4 defense as opposed ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 153 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Offensive Line

Concluding my look at the offensive side of the ball, today's training camp positional preview will focus on the offensive linemen. (I will be referencing some advanced metrics like Adjusted Line Yards...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 147 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Tight Ends

Continuing with my look at the offensive side of the ball, today's training camp positional preview will focus on the tight ends. What To Expect Miami brought in David Martin last year to fill the team's need for a starting tight end...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 639 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Training-Camp Primer: Wide Receivers

Next up in the series of positional previews are the wide receivers. What to expect Talk about a motley crew. Miami's ragtag bunch of receivers don't have much combined experience in this league, ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 695 reads 2 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Running Backs and Fullbacks

Up next in the training camp positional previews are the running backs and fullbacks. What to expect: Miami's offense is predicated on a power running game and Ronnie Brown was one of (if not ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 922 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Quarterbacks

Training camp practices are set to begin on July 26 in Miami, so now is a good time to start my annual practice of sorting through the personnel of each position to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of the Dolphins as they head into camp...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 606 reads 6 comments
If the Dolphins Are Smart, They'll Stay Away From Favre

You've probably seen this before. A prominent player is rumored to be available by either trade or an imminent release from his team...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 751 reads 9 comments
Jason Taylor Was, Is, and Always Will Be a Leader

First, let me start off by congratulating Jason Taylor for finishing in second place on Dancing With The Stars. Most people who follow football—and the Dolphins in particular—can't ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 972 reads 4 comments
Dolphins Draft Preview: Offensive Line

Here is the fourth installment of my positional draft preview. The players that I am discussing are those that the Dolphins have worked out, interviewed, or had other such contact with. Today I will be looking at offensive lineman...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 540 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Draft Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Here is the third installment of my positional draft preview. The players that I am discussing are those that the Dolphins have worked out, interviewed, or had other such contact with. Today, I will be looking at wide receivers and tight ends...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 734 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Draft Preview: Running Backs and Fullbacks

Here is the second installment of my positional draft preview. The players that I am discussing are those that the Dolphins have worked out, interviewed, or had other such contact with. Today, I will be looking at running backs and fullbacks...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 500 reads 2 comments
Scouting the NFLDraft in Miami: Quarterbacks

After a rather uneventful March, it is now time to jump into draft coverage headfirst. I'm going to start my draft coverage by going through the players who either the Dolphins or the local ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 564 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Defense

This is Part VI of an ongoing look at Miami's options in free agency. Due to the fact that free agency starts at midnight tonight, I won't have time to provide a full write-up for every defensive position like I did for the offensive side of the ball...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 534 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Offensive Line

This is Part V of an ongoing look at Miami's options in free agency. For the previous installments, see: Part I: NFL-Miami_Dolphins-Miami_Dolphins_Free_Agency_Preview_Quarterbacks-200208">Quarterbacks ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 884 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Tight Ends

This is Part IV of an ongoing look at Miami's options in free agency. For the previous installments, see:Part I: NFL-Miami_Dolphins-Miami_Dolphins_Free_Agency_Preview_Quarterbacks-200208">QuarterbacksPart ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 1,118 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers

This is Part III of an ongoing look at Miami's options in free agency. For the previous installments, see:Part I: NFL-Miami_Dolphins-Miami_Dolphins_Free_Agency_Preview_Quarterbacks-200208">Quarterbacks, ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 1,981 reads 2 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Running Backs

This is Part II of my free agency preview for the Dolphins. Part I, detailing the options at quarterback, can be seen NFL-Miami_Dolphins-Miami_Dolphins_Free_Agency_Preview_Quarterbacks-200208">here...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 1,225 reads 0 comments
Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Quarterbacks

As the Scouting Combine begins to get under way, a lot of attention is going to turn towards the Draft. However, with free agency beginning on February 29, now is a good time to take a look at ...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 1,504 reads 2 comments
Zach Thomas: Miami Misses You Already

Talk about having your heart ripped out on Valentine's Day...Zach Thomas, the heart and soul of the Miami Dolphins, has been released by the team. This is a sad, sad day, indeed...

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 1,249 reads 3 comments
The Purge Begins: What Miami Lost (or gained) in the First Wave

The reasonable thing to ask after this first purge of the roster is what exactly did Miami lose, if anything, and were the right decisions made.In every case, the answer is 'yes.'The Dolphins have entered a new phase - one of accepted rebuilding..

Written by Sam L about about 1 year ago 686 reads 0 comments

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Sam L Article Archive

Wildcat By The Numbers

Miami Dolphins' Training-Camp Primer: Specialists

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Safeties

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Cornerbacks

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Linebackers

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Defensive Line

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Offensive Line

Miami Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Tight Ends

Miami Dolphins Training-Camp Primer: Wide Receivers

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Running Backs and Fullbacks

Dolphins Training Camp Primer: Quarterbacks

If the Dolphins Are Smart, They'll Stay Away From Favre

Jason Taylor Was, Is, and Always Will Be a Leader

Dolphins Draft Preview: Offensive Line

Miami Dolphins Draft Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Dolphins Draft Preview: Running Backs and Fullbacks

Scouting the NFLDraft in Miami: Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Defense

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Offensive Line

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Tight Ends

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Running Backs

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Quarterbacks

Zach Thomas: Miami Misses You Already

The Purge Begins: What Miami Lost (or gained) in the First Wave

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