According to Omar Kelly and Armando Salguero's twitter accounts, Dolphins' ILB Channing Crowder has been cut.

The Dolphins save themselves all $5 million of his 2011 salary.





In 2005, when the Dolphins drafted Crowder in the third round, they had Zach Thomas' replacement in mind. Not only did Crowder lack Zach's class and love for the game, but also his football IQ, ability to stay healthy, and the ability to make the big play.

Crowder was very solid on 1st and 2nd down, bringing his skill set to the Dolphins in stopping the run. However, he failed at producing big time sacks and interceptions. Crowder, although not the greatest influence, was a leader on this defense and will be missed by some (NOT ME). But the flaws in his game and his $5 million dollar salary made him expendable,

The Dolphins want to be one of the best defense's in the league. Great D's create turnovers and make big plays. Crowder simply was not a play maker!

The Dolphins will either try to move Koa Misi inside and sign an OLB or trust that AJ Edds, who was drafted last year but did not play due to injury, will step up this season.

The Dolphins have found their new QB. WELCOME TO SOUTH BEACH KYLE ORTON. UMM WAIT A SECOND!!!



No the Dolphins didnt trade for Kyle Orton. Instead they have signed UFA QB Matt Moore from Carolina to a two-year deal worth $5 million! http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2011/07/quarterback_matt_moore_to_sign.html

Right away I am obviously upset by this, and dont think that Matt Moore is the solution. Moore MIGHT bring competition for Henne, but personally I dont see it. I am going to have to go over more tape on Moore to fully decide how I feel about this but at the moment Jeff Ireland is making me a very upset man. Did the Dolphins upgrade at backup QB? Probably, but they needed to upgrade their starting QB.

Earlier this morning Steve Ross said that "Tony (Sparano) is a great guy. The players like him. But he’s got to win this season" I don't see any reason to think that this is CURRENTLY a playoff team. That being said, its Henne time and I am very open to him proving me wrong


Side Note : @adbrandt tweeted: Kyle Orton's $1.5 million roster bonus activated at 4pm et. Broncos unlikely to trade after making that commitment

@JeffDarlington Sources: The Dolphins have come to a contract agreement with RB Daniel Thomas, the team's second-round draft pick. He'll sign shortly.

Sheets and Hilliard are both exclusive rights FA and not on the roster or practice field today

Also here is a picture of Henne and our new toy in Miami

 

For all of the hype surrounding the Dolphins landing Reggie Bush and still pushing to pry Kyle Orton from the Broncos, training camp starting today and the first practice kicking off tomorrow has flown right under the radar.

The Dolphins still have needs to address at quarterback and possibly outside linebacker, but an underrated must is getting the rookies under contract in a timely manner, especially Mike Pouncey and Daniel Thomas who figure to be significant contributors from day one.

Jeff Ireland and company began that process earlier this afternoon, coming to terms with the two seventh-round selections -nose tackle Frank Kearse and safety Jimmy Wilson- and sixth-round pick Charles Clay. All three deals are reportedly for four years although the financial terms have yet to surface.

Kearse is a nice developmental piece at the nose and Jimmy Wilson has considerable upside for a late-rounder. But of the group, Charles Clay is the one who will be monitored the closest.

Getting Clay under contract a day before the first practice means we won’t have to wait to see how the Dolphins plan to utilize him. Will he be a tight end, a fullback, or some sort of hybrid? Also, it will be interesting to see whose roster spot Clay will threaten. Will a third tight end be the victim or could Clay actually unseat Lousaka Polite? Yes, Polite is an exceptional short-yardage converter, but he’s been an erratic lead blocker.

I also expect the Dolphins to wrap up negotiations with Mike Pouncey, Daniel Thomas, and “Clyde” Gates sooner rather than later. Maybe they miss tomorrow’s workout, but too much is invested in their immediate impact for them to be held out for long. 

Thanks to our buddies at Finsiders, we have learned of all of the new Dolphin rookie's jersey numbers.

http://thefinsiders.com/blog/2011/2011-rookie-uniform-numbers-2

As Prime Time Deion Sanders said " You look good, you feel good. You feel good, you play good "

Drafted Players

Mike Pouncey, G/C: #63

Daniel Thomas, RB: #33 (VERY SAD, Such an ugly number)

Clyde Gates, WR: #83

Charles Clay, FB/TE: #31 / Also according to Omar Kelly he is the first of the draftees to come to terms, signing a 4-year deal. Terms not disclosed yet.

Frank Kearse, DT: #66

Jimmy Wilson, DB: #35

Undrafted Rookies

Vincent Agnew, CB: #41

Brett Brackett, TE: #84

Garrett Chisolm, OL: #60

Pat Devlin, QB: #9

Jonathan Freeny, LB: #49

Nic Grigsby, RB: #42

DJ Jones, OL: #71

Johnny Jones, DL: #62

Phillip Livas, WR: #85

Jose Perez, DB: #43

Quinton Spears, LB: #48

FREE AGENCY FRENZY HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT CRAZY AND A LOT OF FUN! This is a list of where the big names have landed!  



Also note: Chad Ochocino + Albert Haynesworth were traded to New England

Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders CB (Signed with PHI. 5-year, $60 million)

Johnathan Joseph, Bengals CB (Signed With Hou)

Zach Miller, Raiders TE

Cullen Jenkins, Packers DL (signed year deal with Philly)

Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants RB

Braylon Edwards, Jets WR

Matt Roth, Browns LB

Kevin Boss, Giants TE

Steve Smith, Giants WR

Carlos Rogers, Redskins CB

Ronnie Brown, Dolphins RB

Darren Sproles, Chargers RB (signed with Saints 2 yr deal)

James Jones, Packers WR

Malcom Floyd, Chargers WR

Joseph Addai, Colts RB (Signed with Colts)

Cedric Benson, Bengals RB

Dawan Landry, Ravens S (Signed with Jags)

Mike Sims-Walker, Jaguars WR (Signed with Rams per his twitter)

Jason Snelling, Falcons RB

Manny Lawson, 49ers LB

Plaxico Burress, Giants WR

Ricky Williams, Dolphins RB

Channing Crowder, Dolphins MLB

Tommie Harris, Bears DL

Randy Moss, Titans WR

Willis McGahee (Signs 3 yr 7.5 mil deal with Den)

Vince Young, Titans QB (Signed with Philly)

Roy Williams, Dallas WR ( Signs 2 yr deal with da Bears) 

Ray Edwards DE ( Signs 5 yr deal with Falcons)  

Kevin Burnett MLB ( Signs with Dolphins)