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With the 2010 NFL Draft just a month away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are my top placekicker prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. Leigh Tiffin, AlabamaA three-and-a-half year kicker for the Crimson Tide, Tiffin excelled despite kicking for one of the nation's best teams, converting 30 of 35 (86%) field-goal attempts a senior and ...

In a somewhat surprising development, numerous media outlets are reporting that Miami Dolphins guard Justin Smiley has been told by the team not to report to offseason workouts as they are attempting to trade him. Signed to a five-year, $25 million contract in 2008, Smiley has appeared in 27 games for the Dolphins over the past two seasons, starting 24. Durability has become a ...

It's a little late considering March is nearing its end, but here are all pro football transactions involving former Miami Dolphins players for the month of February.   Feb. 1 The Alabama Vipers (AFL) signed defensive lineman Steve Fifita to a contract. Fifita spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons with the Dolphins, appearing in 13 games (one start) for the team in 2007 and recording 11 tackles.   Feb. 9 ...

With the 2010 NFL Draft just over a month away, I will be highlighting the top players at each position in this year's class.These are the top punter prospects available in the 2010 NFL Draft.1. Zoltan Mesko, MichiganA punter in a linebacker's body at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Mesko has a big leg and will very likely be the first punter off the board in 2010.Mesko ...

Despite already having one of the most productive offensive lines in football, the Miami Dolphins have made a move to shore up the problematic right guard spot, signing free agent Richie Incognito to a one-year contract.BackgroundA New Jersey native, Incognito played high school football in Glendale, Ariz. and was named an All-American offensive lineman.After redshirting as a true freshman at Nebraska in 2001, Incognito ...

The Dolphins hosted restricted free agent linebacker Rashad Jeanty on Thursday, which could be a precursor to him signing an offer sheet. In that event, the Bengals would have seven days to match the Dolphins' offer and retain Jeanty, but would not receive any compensation if they decide not to match due to the low tender they gave Jeanty. In Miami, Jeanty would be a ...

With no major Miami Dolphins news to report, here are some of the items related to the team that have been floating around the Internet in recent days:   Following free-agent guard Richie Incognito's Monday night visit with the Dolphins, he is scheduled to have a phone interview with the Indianapolis Colts. In Miami, Incognito would likely challenge Nate Garner and Donald Thomas for the ...

(Sorry for the lack of content this past week. I've been sick and just not feeling up to it. Obviously this is no longer breaking news, but I figured I should have something about it up here.)In a somewhat surprising move, the Miami Dolphins re-signed free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson to a one-year contract.The move came just three days after it was announced that ...

In a move that goes a long way in shoring up one of the team's weakest positions and biggest needs, the Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent linebacker Karlos Dansby to a multi-year contract. Dansby receives a five-year, $43 million contract that includes $22 million guaranteed. The deal makes him the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL who isn't primarily tasked with rushing the passer. One ...

In a somewhat surprising move, the Miami Dolphins have opted to re-sign quarterback Chad Pennington on the same day he became an unrestricted free agent. The one-year deal will pay him $2.5 million in 2010, and also includes a $1.515 million bonus to be paid by Miami if the team decides to trade him this season. The Dolphins' starting quarterback entering each of ...