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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got a treat of his life when his “celebrity crush” Shania Twain replied to him on Twitter. Tagovailoa was answering a series of questions online, which weren’t necessarily football-related. From interesting tidbits such as the strangest things that a fan has ever told him to the most trivial (bath or […]

In my tortured existence as a New York Jets fan, truly “great” moments have come few and far between. The franchise has provided one sustained run of contention since I’ve been an adult, and, tragically,  is more closely associated with historic bloopers and varying degrees of incompetency rather than excellence and winning. But! That doesn’t […]

The Miami Dolphins still have the only undefeated season in NFL history. They were led by one of the best head coaches ever in Don Shula and had legendary players in the lineup. The Dolphins are hoping that they have their next great quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa. They selected the Alabama product with the fifth-overall […]

Tua Tagovailoa is still recovering from a season-ending hip injury that he suffered at Alabama as he enters his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins. Despite the severity of his injury, Tagovailoa appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery process. According to Kevin Wilk, the physical therapist who has been working with Tagovailoa, […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason due to the amount of cap space they possessed. It goes without saying that the Dolphins hope that all of the deals they made provide them with fruitful results in 2020 and beyond. However, over the course of their history, […]

There really isn’t a question about the best team in Miami Dolphins history, because there also could be an argument made that this team is also the best in NFL history. The 1972 Dolphins was just the franchise’s seventh season, but there was high hope heading into the year. In 1971, the Dolphins finished with […]

The Miami Dolphins haven’t made the postseason since 2016 and have only done so once since 2009. But, After starting last season 0-7, the team rattled off five wins in their last nine games. A strong offseason and the excitement over a second-year under head coach Brian Flores has given fans hope for the upcoming […]

The Miami Dolphins were able to secure their long-term future under center with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. If it were up to Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, he would be starting Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Miami’s plans for Tagovailoa. Arians feels there is not […]

The Miami Dolphins are in a rebuild in 2020 with Brian Flores as their head coach, but that hasn’t always been the case. Despite the organization’s struggles in recent seasons, the Dolphins are hoping that Flores shares the same success as some of the other coaches they’ve employed. Throughout Miami’s 54 years of existence, they’ve […]

Tua Tagovailoa has quickly become one of the most popular names in the NFL. Not only is he one of the most talked about quarterbacks in the league, he also has one of the best-selling jerseys in the league as well. After being drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 5 overall pick in […]

Second-year Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores detailed in a virtual press conference with media on Thursday the need for attention to move away from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and back to George Floyd, the latest victim of police brutality. Flores, via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, said, “For me the spotlight needs […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that the Miami Dolphins aren’t opposed to starting Tua Tagovailoa in his rookie season. According to multiple coaches he’s spoken to, Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman revealed that Tagovailoa is expected to beat Ryan Fitzpatrick and start in Week 1. Seeing that he was the No. 5 pick in the […]

Expectations are high for Tua Tagovailoa, given that the Miami Dolphins took him with the fifth overall pick in the NFL Draft last month. However, Tagovailoa isn’t worried about putting up numbers or impressing with his arm. He is more concerned about building camaraderie with his teammates: “Just creating relationships,” Tagovailoa said when asked about […]

There is no doubt Tua Tagovailoa is the quarterback of the future in Miami. But incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick still looks like the man under center in 2020. However, Fitzpatrick understands the Dolphins will be relying on him to provide tutelage for the rookie this year. Fitzpatrick stated he cannot wait to see what Tagovailoa […]

The Miami Dolphins signed a slew of players who were formerly with the New England Patriots this offseason, enough so that they could easily be nicknamed “Patriots South.” Despite the number of former Patriots they signed this offseason, linebacker Kyle Van Noy claims that the Dolphins are their own entity. Amid a conversation with Adam […]

Sickening, saddening, and disgusting are three words that could describe the murder of George Floyd by the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. In response to the tragic death of Floyd, Brian Flores — the head coach of the Miami Dolphins — delivered a strong message on Friday: Statement from Head Coach Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/dJOdHHSvNT […]

The Miami Dolphins have their share of glory and disappointment in its 54 years of existence. In this feature, we revisit some of the painful moments both the franchise and its ardent fans had to endure the most. Denying Dan Super Bowl XIX was one of the most heavily-hyped matchups for all the right reasons. […]

The Miami Dolphins have made plenty of changes this offseason and a former Dolphins legend believes the moves they made will result in success. Jason Taylor, Miami’s all-time sack leader, believes the Dolphins are beginning to turn things around “I absolutely do (see the Dolphins trending in the right direction). I’m excited about Coach Flo […]

Former Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is now the starter in the Arizona Cardinals backfield. While initially coming over to Arizona by way of a trade from the Dolphins midway through last season, Drake initially shared the workload with fellow running back David Johnson, who has since been traded to the Houston Texans. With […]

The Miami Dolphins flashed through the mind of a prominent South Florida athlete. While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Heat are currently the hot professional sports teams in Florida, Dwyane Wade has another team in mind as an up-and-coming franchise that could grab the headlines very, very soon. Long-time NBA superstar and recently-retired […]

Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross claims the NFL is definitely playing this year, with the plan being for fans to be in attendance. Ross knows with everything going on the NFL is looking very closely about the fans, but even if there are no fans, he is confident the NFL season is going to happen. […]

It remains unclear whether or not Tua Tagovailoa will make his debut with the Miami Dolphins in 2020. But that isn’t preventing people from having high expectations for him. Regardless of if he plays this year, Tagovailoa is bringing star power to Miami. Joe Rose, the color commentator for the Dolphins, spoke to ESPN’s Cameron […]

Even though the Miami Dolphins used the No. 5 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Tua Tagovailoa, it remains to be seen if he plays in any capacity in 2020. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his status, the Dolphins aren’t opposed to playing Tagovailoa as a rookie. As of this moment, veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick appears […]

The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama southpaw quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but that selection may already be turning controversial if this report proves accurate. According to Barry Jackson in the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are expected to start the 2020 season with veteran gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick in […]

The AFC East saw a bit of a shakeup during the offseason, with Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots in free agency. After 20 seasons with the Patriots, Brady chose to take his talents to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Upon Brady’s exit from the division, the Buffalo Bills were able to complete a trade […]

The Miami Dolphins were betting on upside and talent when they selected former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tua went into the 2019 season as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, but he suffered a dislocated hip in November. Tagovailoa consistently seemed to be making progress […]

When the Miami Dolphins fired Chad O’Shea as their offensive coordinator at the end of last season after just one year with the team, some were wondering why. Months after the firing occurred, it’s been revealed that O’Shea was fired due to a bizarre reason. In a piece for the Miami Herald, Barry Jackson, Adam […]

Veteran journeyman and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick may have rejuvenated his NFL career and trajectory during his two-year tenure with the New York Jets in 2015-16. Both seasons with the AFC East franchise saw Fitzpatrick operate under offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. But even then, the coach-and-player duo were already well acquainted, with Gailey […]

Alabama southpaw quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was, no surprise, the Miami Dolphins’ first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, going No. 5 in April. What’s next for the new Fins signal-caller, though, is still to be determined, but wily veteran gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick promises to help the neophyte from Hawaii on his professional journey. Via the […]

Josh Rosen has been unable to get a legitimate chance to prove himself in the NFL and it likely won’t happen with the Miami Dolphins. According to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi, the Dolphins are receiving trade calls regarding Rosen. One day, I'll smile more. Until then, let's talk QBs in NE and Miami, including one […]

The Miami Dolphins, established in 1965, have had plenty of time for some great teams to emerge over the course of the NFL franchise’s history. Most of the great Dolphins teams are from the first couple of decades in the league, however. Let’s breakdown the five greatest Fins teams in franchise history. 1971 The 1971 […]

Just over a year after the Miami Dolphins pulled the trigger on acquiring Josh Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals via trade, it appears that the former top-10 pick could be on the move again. According to Mike Giardi of the NFL Network, the Dolphins have received trade calls from teams looking to acquire the third-year […]

I’m not sure there is anyone who would confuse Ryan Fitzpatrick for being a gunslinger. Well, other than Ryan Fitzpatrick himself. The Miami Dolphins quarterback said as much about himself this week, saying that he isn’t afraid to let it fly. “When I watch quarterbacks and I can see that they’re thinking about their stats […]

Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins made franchise-altering moves this offseason, either through free agency or the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears fans in the state of Florida have wasted no time in getting their hands on the new merchandise. Players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins have taken up all […]

The Miami Dolphins managed to ensure their long-term future under center by taking Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. As a result, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick finds himself in a rather precarious position heading into the 2020 NFL season. According to Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Fitzpatrick admits […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams tore his ACL back in November, but there is some good news on that front. According to Adam H. Beasley and Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, Williams has started jogging and the Dolphins are hopeful that he will be ready for the season opener. He is not yet […]

The coronavirus pandemic has made the NFL offseason virtual. The NFL Draft was all done virtually and the team’s OTAs have involved a lot of zoom calls. Mini-camp being missed hurts every team, but for some teams, it’s going to cause even more issues. For teams with new quarterbacks or quarterback questions, everyone not being […]

The New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins will battle during their final NFL preseason game on Sept. 3, and on that night, it seems safe to say that Michael Thomas and DeVante Parker won’t be exchanging pleasantries. The two wide receivers got into a spat on social media Monday night after an Instagram poll was […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker did not see eye-to-eye in the comments section of Instagram earlier in the day on Monday. With this tandem off to quite the start to the week on social media, it appears as though Parker was just giving a simple answer […]