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Titans Stay Perfect by Beating Jags
Titans Stay Perfect by Beating Jags
nfl roundup
Nov 16, 2008 4:33 PM CST

Titans Stay Perfect by Beating Jags

Giants move to 9-1, Eagles and Bengals play to rare tie

(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans kept their perfect record and the defending Super Bowl champs recorded a fifth straight win in today's NFL action:
  • Titans' QB Kerry Collins tossed 3 TD passes and Albert Haynesworth terrorized on defense as Tennessee topped the Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-14, the AP reports.
  • The New York Giants
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NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays
 NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays 
Sep 25, 2008 4:54 PM CDT

NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays

Dolphins' 'Wildcat' formation not only way offenses trying to fool defenses this season

(Newser) - Sunday’s four-touchdown performance from Miami running back Ronnie Brown may signal the year of the trick play in the NFL, USA Today reports. The Dolphins’ “Wildcat” formation, in which the running back takes a direct snap, seems likely to catch on. “This is a copycat league,”...

Lowly Dolphins Stun Patriots in Blowout

(Newser) - Ronnie Brown and the lowly Miami Dolphins ended the Patriots' record winning streak and made New England's defense look as shaky as its Tom Brady-less offense today, the AP reports. Brown scored a team record four touchdowns rushing and threw for another—with four of the scores coming on direct...

Favre Solid in 20-14 Win Over Dolphins

Patriots' Brady limps off field; Brees gives Big Easy a smile

(Newser) - Brett Favre debuted in style with the New York Jets today and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave storm-weary fans something to celebrate—but New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady hobbled off the field in pain:
  • The recently unretired Favre led the Jets to a 20-14 win over the
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Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins
 Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins 
Jul 21, 2008 5:54 AM CDT

Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

'DWTS' defensive end leaves Dolphins in exchange for 2 draft picks

(Newser) - Dancing With the Stars hunk Jason Taylor is a Dolphin no longer. After spending his career in Miami, the defensive end will head for Washington after the teams agreed on a trade that sends two Redskins draft picks to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports. "I love Miami, will...

Other Vick Charged With DUI
 Other Vick Charged With DUI 
Jun 13, 2008 10:55 AM CDT

Other Vick Charged With DUI

Short car chase ends poorly for former Dolphins QB

(Newser) - Marcus Vick was arrested today and charged with DUI, the Virginian-Pilot reports. An officer said he approached the former Dolphins quarterback’s car when he heard two people arguing, prompting Vick to speed off. Another officer stopped Vick’s car and administered a sobriety test, which he and his companion...

Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

Peyton Manning was only sure-thing No. 1, coaches say

(Newser) - In less than two weeks, the Miami Dolphins will make the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft—and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan is the likely candidate, the Houston Chronicle reports. Seven of the past nine No. 1s have been QBs, but for every Carson Palmer there's a...

Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins
Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins
Feb 22, 2008 10:28 PM CST

Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

Billionaire developer who grew up a Miami fan pays big bucks

(Newser) - Wayne Huizenga found a nice way to transition into his golden years, announcing he sold a 50% stake in the Miami Dolphins, their stadium, and surrounding land for $550 million. Buyer Stephen Ross, a billionaire real estate developer and South Florida native, will eventually assume majority ownership, reports the Miami ...

Welcome to Miami: New Coach Inks $11M Deal

Sparano makes no predictions, but says he's not concerned about the past

(Newser) - Miami's coaching hire Tony Sparano signed a 4-year deal worth almost $11 million with his new team, then told the press he wouldn't make any predictions regarding their performance under his administration. "There are no promises, there are no commitments, there are none of those things right now. That's...

Dolphins Tab Sparano as Coach
Dolphins Tab Sparano as Coach
Jan 16, 2008 6:30 PM CST

Dolphins Tab Sparano as Coach

Miami turns to Dallas assistant to clean up 1-15 mess

(Newser) - The Miami Dolphins, coming off an NFL-worst 1-15 season, introduced Tony Sparano as head coach today, the Miami Herald reports. Sparano, most recently assistant head coach with the Dallas Cowboys and a confidante of Dolphins kingmaker Bill Parcells, gets a four-year contract for about $11 million and a heaping helping...

Dolphins Sack Cameron After 1-15 Season

After one miserable year, coach joins parade out of Miami

(Newser) - The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Cam Cameron after less than a year, the Miami Herald reports. Most of his coaching staff is gone, too, after a 1-15 season that also cost the general manager his job. "We needed someone in place who shared the same philosophical compatibilities we...

Falcons Win, Keep No. 3 Draft Pick
Falcons Win, Keep No. 3
Draft Pick
Dec 31, 2007 10:59 AM CST

Falcons Win, Keep No. 3 Draft Pick

Atlanta retains position after not 1, not 2, not 3 ... 4 tiebreakers

(Newser) - Miami will choose first in the 2008 NFL draft—of that there wasn't any doubt. After the Rams make the second selection, the honors will go to the Falcons, who won a series of tiebreakers meant to loosen the knot of four teams tied for the third-worst record, reports the...

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dolphins' loss to Cincy ends sorry season; Eagles beat Bills

(Newser) - Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz,...

Parcells Ready to Take Reins
Parcells Ready to Take Reins
Dec 28, 2007 1:42 PM CST

Parcells Ready to Take Reins

New VP's plan for Dolphins doesn't include coaching

(Newser) - Bill Parcells was officially introduced yesterday as the Dolphins' VP of football operations and is ready to get down to work, the Miami Herald reports. "We've got things to do," the new head honcho said of his 1-14 team. One of those things may be to find a...

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino
Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino
Dec 23, 2007 7:52 PM CST

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino

Dolphins fold, 28-7, to New England's offensive machine

(Newser) - The New England Patriots blasted past the current Miami team to come one step closer to matching the '72 Dolphins' perfect season record. Tom Brady lobbed three touchdown passes in the 28-7 win, pulling even with Dan Marino's 48 TDs in the 1984 season, and ending up just one short...

Big Tuna Will Join Sorry Fish
Big Tuna Will Join Sorry Fish
UPDATED
Dec 20, 2007 3:55 PM CST

Big Tuna Will Join Sorry Fish

Parcells to head Dolphins' football operations

(Newser) - Bill Parcells is set to run the Dolphins' football operations for the next four years. The legendary coach appeared to be on the verge yesterday of signing a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, but he changed his mind when Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga approached him with an offer, and said...

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10
Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10
Dec 16, 2007 6:28 PM CST

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10

Elsewhere, Dolphins win shocker while Tennessee runs past Kansas City

(Newser) - New England improved to 14-0 thanks to its defense, which scored once and shut down the New York Jets in a 20-10 win. In battling both the Jets and the lousy weather, the Patriots' high-powered offense was held to its lowest output of 2007. The visitors tried to rally, but...

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East
Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East
Dec 9, 2007 7:33 PM CST

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Green Bay pounds Oakland while the Dolphins drop to 0-13

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches....

LT Leads SD Over KC With 2nd Half TDs

Jets, Bills add to misery for Fins, 'Skins in early AFC East games

(Newser) - LaDainian Tomlinson took control after halftime, scoring both of the second half's touchdowns, and the Chiefs continued their spiral out of football relevance. Kansas City highlights were limited to a touchdown by hulking defensive end Jared Allen and a team-record 81-yard punt by Dustin Colquitt. In early AFC East road-win...

Steelers Slog Through 3-0 Win Over Miami

Mother Nature rules on night of yet another Ricky Williams return

(Newser) - A lightning storm delayed Ricky Williams' return to the NFL tonight. And then, as if the Miami Dolphins didn't have enough trouble trying to avoid a "perfect" season, Williams hurt his shoulder and left the game late in the first half of his team's 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh...

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