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Miami Dolphins Reel In Big Catch with Signing of Karlos Dansby
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
Adam Schefter of ESPN.com has reported that the Miami Dolphins and free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby have agreed to a five-year, $43 million contractùwith $22 million guaranteed.
The deal comes after Dansby spent the first day of free agency visiting the Dolphins to begin negotiating a contract.
It will be the one and only stop of his short-lived free agent experience.
Earlier in the day, the Dolphins released linebackers Joey Porter and ...
Vince Wilfork’s Value to the New England Patriots Trumps Record Contract
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
The New England Patriots made sure Vince Wilfork wouldn't end up yet another lost core member of their defenseá
Guys like Asante Samuel, Mike Vrabel, Rodney Harrison, Tedy Bruschi, and Richard Seymourùstalwarts of the Patriots' championship teamsùhave all either left as free agents, retired, or been traded in the last two years.
As a result, New England has dropped from fourth in total defense in 2007 to 10th in 2008, and 11th ...
The Miami Heat: Have They Turned the Corner After Their Recent Slump?
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
After dropping four in a row, the Miami Heat have now won their last two games, including Thursday's trilling 114-111 overtime victory against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.
The Heat have been searching for something to change the momentum of a lackluster season and may have just found it in a game that was more about teamwork than Dwyane Wade going it alone.
Far too often this team has relied on their ...
NFL Free Agency: Karlos Dansby Headed To Miami To Meet With Dolphins’ Brass
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
Free agency has officially begun and it won't be long until the first wave of players come off the board. One of those names will be Karlos Dansby; the top linebacker option available this year.
Dansby confirmed on NFL Live early Friday morning that he would be traveling to South Florida later in the day to meet with the Dolphins brass.
Dansby and his representatives areábelievedáto be in the process of ...
2010 Miami Dolphins Offseason Overview: Defensive Line
Posted: 5th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
The Dolphins have plenty of holes to address this offseason, but none larger than the sportÆs biggest position: nose tackle.
With incumbent starter Jason Ferguson on the wrong side of 35 and set to be a free agent in March, Miami needs to find a replacement in the middle of their defensive line. While the defensive captain has stressed he will only play for the Dolphins next season if ...
NFL Free Agency: Julius Peppers a Perfect Fit for the Miami Dolphins
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is set to highlight the free agent class of 2010. And while he'll garner a considerable amount of attention from around the league, you have to wonder whether the Miami Dolphins will be as eager to sign him as some of the NFL's other passing-rusher deficient teams.
Last season, incumbent starting outside linebackers Joey Porter and Jason Taylor led the Dolphins in sacks with nine ...
The Miami Heat will make a serious push for Chris Bosh in free agency this summer. After LeBron James, he's the next best name out there and the 24-year old will draw plenty of attention.
So how exactly are the Heat going to land the Toronto Raptors big man?
Pat Riley has a plan up his sleeve, one he's been cultivating for years. He'll tout the Heat's location, talent, and promise. ...
2010 NFL Draft: Rolando McClain at No. 12 Would Be a Steal for Miami Dolphins
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN both have the Miami Dolphins selecting Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain with the 12th overall pick in the draft. If he's there on draft day, the Dolphins can't possibly pass on an opportunity like that.
McClain has drawn comparisons to Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens and Patrick Willis of the San Fransisco 49ers. He was the "Mike" linebacker for the Crimson Tide since ...
The Miami Dolphins Need To Make a Trade for Anquan Boldin
Posted: 1st March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NFL
The ArizonaáCardinals are reported to be more friendly to trading Anquan Boldin now that he's in the last year of his contract and, barring a deal, willálikelyáwalk for nothing after the season.á
With Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Breaston, and the emergence of Early Doucet, the Cardinals aren't in need of their All-Pro receiver's services at this point anyway.á
What that translates into for suitersáis about a third-round pick.
Last year the best offer ...
The Miami Dolphins running back core is looking a little thinner than it has in recent years, but the unit is still one of the strengths of the team. Starter Ronnie Brown and third-stringer Patrick Cobbs are both returning from serious injuries and might not be fully recovered by the time the 2010 season begins. Brown is coming off a LisFranc fracture on his right foot and Cobbs ...