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Now that the Miami Dolphins have added linebacker Karlos Dansby via free agency, the team will have more wiggle room when it comes time to make a selection with the 12th overall pick in the Draft. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN have both adjusted their newest mock drafts accordingly. Before the start of free agency, the draft pundits had Miami selecting Alabama inside linebacker Rolando McClain in round ...

The Miami Heat’s Point Guard Problem Is Bigger Than This Season

Posted: 10th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
Rafer Alston's unexpected departure and suspension last week has drawn speculation that the Miami Heat will target free agent point guard Mike James as his replacement. James was released from the Washington Wizards on March 1 after averaging 4.5 points and 1.3 assists in the four games he played this season. At 34 and coming off the 10th team of his eight-year career, the journeyman point guard is hardly an appealing ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Who Is the Real Michael Beasley?

Posted: 8th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
After increasing his scoring average from 14.2 points in November to 17.3 points in December, it looked like Michael Beasley was really coming into his own in his second season.  Then his numbers dipped slightly to 16.4 ppg in January and even more in February—13.5 ppg.  It seems every time Beasley looks to be turning the corner as a professional athlete, we are again reminded he's a 21-year-old kid who two months ...

The Darkside: Five Teams Dwyane Wade Should Visit in Free Agency

Posted: 7th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
This is the last thing Miami Heat fans want to hear about, but its time to face facts. Dwyane Wade is going to do what's best for him this summer, not what's best for Miami. That may mean staying put or it could mean relocating. Either way, you can bet Wade will explore his options before coming to a decision, and that means visiting suitors. This list breaks down the five ...
With the Miami Dolphins acquisition of free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby, their plans for the 2010 Draft might now include a run at Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant.  Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN both have Miami selecting Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain with the 12th overall pick, but Dansby may have sealed the Dolphins' need at the position.  Both McClain and Dansby are best suited as inside linebackers, and while the pair ...
Last week, Anquan Boldin and a fifth-round pick were traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens for third- and fourth-round selections in the 2010 Draft.  The move made sense for both sides. It gave the Cardinals value for the disgruntled receiver they would likely lose in a year anyway. And it gave the Ravens the play-making presence at the position they have so desperately sought for years. The price wasn't too steep ...
On Sunday, news came out that Miami Dolphins starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson will be suspended for the first eight games of the 2010 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.  The 35-year-old veteran is not currently under contract, but has stated his desire to play a season or two more before retiring. Ferguson has also said that if he does return, it will only be to the Dolphins. Unfortunately, the ...

The 5 Hottest and Coldest Teams in the NBA

Posted: 6th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
There's just over a month left in the NBA regular season and as we approach the playoffs the intensity around the league is growing daily. Some teams are fighting for playoff berth, while others are fighting just to win the odd game or two. Which teams are handling their buisness lately? Which teams have been handed a slew of losses? This list breaks down the five hottest and coldest teams in the ...
Late Friday night the Miami Dolphins resigned quarterback Chad Pennington to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with a $1.5 million increase if he's traded. Pennington finished second in the MVP voting in 2008 when he led the Dolphins to the postseason for the first time in seven seasons. He was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year amidst one of the most productive outings in his career. In week three of ...
Several different media outlets have reported that Antrel Rolle has agreed to a five-year, $37 million contract with the New York Giants. After spending the first day of free agency in New York, it appeared a deal was imminent. But because the Arizona Cardinals had asked to be given the opportunity to match any offer Rolle received, it was expected he wouldn't be signing any deals today. That appears to have gone ...