Are you a Madden junkie?? If so, which let's face it, you probably are, this is how the Madden ratings look for the Dolphins' roster this year.

http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/madden12ratings/_/team/mia/id/15/miami-dolphins




Jake Long is the Highest Ranked player at 97 overall

Brandon Marshall is the 2nd Highest Ranked player at 92 overall

Only a couple of days ago I urged fans not to worry because there was plenty of fun left, and plenty of big names left to be signed. Now it’s the first day of August and while there are some names still available the frenzy is coming to an end. That being said let’s take a look at some of the names that ARE still available.

Zach Miller, Raiders TE (Rumored to be headed back to Oak)

Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants RB (Dug himself a little bit of a whole but should resign in New York)

Braylon Edwards, Jets WR (Market not as big as once thought it would be)

Matt Roth, Browns LB

Kevin Boss, Giants TE

Steve Smith, Giants WR (Most likely goes back to New York)

Carlos Rogers, Redskins CB

Ronnie Brown, Dolphins RB (Rumored to become Steven Jackson’s backup)

Malcom Floyd, Chargers WR (solid big man who is still available)

Jason Snelling, Falcons RB (If Bradshaw doesn’t stay in NY, Snelling could be his replacement)

Manny Lawson, 49ers LB

Ricky Williams, Dolphins RB

Channing Crowder, Dolphins MLB (recently cut by Miami)

Tommie Harris, Bears DL

Randy Moss, Titans WR

The roster is starting to fill itself out as training camp is now fully underway. Miami added Reggie Bush, the electric RB/WR/KR/PR, and ILB Kevin Burnett. Two pretty high profile moves which should lead to an upgrade on both offense and defense. The Dolphins have also added a little depth at LB and NT.

Personally, I believe this defense, which was already ranked around top 10 in every category last year, is completely set. This Dolphins defense is 100% playoff ready, and it would be hard to debate otherwise. Not only are they talented, but they are also young. Therefore, if the Dolphins were to add another piece this offseason you would have to assume it would be on offense.

Tony Sparano has already indicated that the Dolphins are in the market for an offensive guard. However, I like some needy fans would prefer the Dolphins to go after a playmaker. Half the battle to getting your offensive line to work is making it gel. I think that although this offensive line struggled last year, it’s still a very talented unit.  Shaun O’Hara, a veteran center formally of the Giants, has already been rumored to be visiting the Dolphins.

It’s been an eventful Sunday in Davie. We finally had the in depth coverage at practice we’ve been missing, a backup nose tackle was signed, a proven veteran center has scheduled a visit, and Brandon Marshall provided the finishing touches with an emotional press conference.

Mike Pouncey’s first practice
First-round pick Mike Pouncey signed his rookie contract just in time for the Dolphins’ first contact practice. Pouncey projects to upgrade the interior offensive line, which should improve the Dolphins’ running game.

He didn’t exactly excel in his first session, though, which should be expected from a rookie in his first practice. The Dolphins plugged him in at starting center right off the bat, thankfully putting to rest any rumors that Joe Berger would be competing for the job. But Pouncey had his share of poor snaps and was reportedly “metrorailed” on a play by Paul Soliai, who, by the way, has looked the part of monster according to various reports.

We could be in store for a curveball at center, though, as ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting that the Dolphins have scheduled a visit with former Giants’ center Shaun O’Hara, who would have to be considered one of the game’s finest at the position over the past decade.

To me, though, while O’Hara could certainly upgrade the Dolphins’ interior offensive line this season and potentially kill two birds with one stone if Pouncey is then moved to guard, signing him could be somewhat of a progress stopper.

This regime is on the hot seat. I get that. They must win this season or else, but I think a younger Richie Incognito would have been a better fit at center, both in the short and long-term, if the Dolphins were really open to Pouncey playing guard. But we will have to wait and see how it plays out, if O’Hara is even signed at all.

Chad Henne’s struggles continue?
It’s still early but it doesn’t appear that Chad Henne is seizing the opportunity to reclaim the starting job with Matt Moore on the sideline.

This is Henne’s job to lose in my opinion, but with reported numbers like a combined 3-8 in 7-on-7’s and 1-5 on the first 11-on-11 drill, he’s making himself vulnerable. Matt Moore is easily capable of upsetting Henne with a solid camp and preseason if these struggles continue.

According to the Miami Herald’s Jeff Darlington, the Dolphins have come to terms with former Broncos’ defensive tackle Ronald Fields. At 6-2, 314 pounds, Fields projects to backup Paul Soliai at the nose.

Fields started all 16 games for Denver in 2009, when Dolphins' defensive coordinator Mike Nolan held the same title with the Broncos.

The lack of depth behind Soliai was a concern heading into the year, as an injury to the Dolphins’ franchise player could have crippled an elite defensive line. Will update with the financial particulars when they become available.