USA Today's Mike Garafolo has reported that the Dolphins and Detroit Lions, among others, have expressed interest in free agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora. It's presumed that teams are waiting for Umenyiora's initial asking price to drop down before pursuing the 31 year old ex- New York Giant.
The Fins have been searching for someone to compliment pro-bowler Cameron Wake on the right side of the line for some time now, and a veteran like Umenyiora makes sense at the right price.
We'll keep you posted on this.
OTHER NEWS:
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and GM Jeff Ireland spoke today at the owners meeting in Arizona.
Some quotes:
- "We're younger. We're faster and its the type of team Joe [Philbin] wants to build upon and put into his system." -Steve Ross.
- "Its a continued development." -Jeff Ireland.
- "If you don't think that's what are goal is you're nuts. When its going to happen we don't know." -Steve Ross on winning a Super Bowl.
- "He was a class act. Great guy. He did a great job in Miami." -Steve Ross said of Jake Long.
- "The player acquisition period is not over. ... We’re still trying to upgrade this football team." -Jeff Ireland.
- "We knew where we were if we lost Sean. We’re not panicking. We’ve got a great plan in place." -Jeff Ireland on the loss of Sean Smith.
- CEO Mike Dee also confirmed today that the new logo and color scheme would be unveiled next month: "It will be a spectacular unveiling." The date is set for April 18th. It is expected that, along with a new logo, the uniforms and color scheme will have slight modifications as well.
Thats it for now, stay tuned.
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