Miami Dolphins to be on HBO's Hard Knocks

This from the Palm Beach Post's Ben Volin:  "Philbin announces that the Dolphins will be on Hard Knocks.  Says it was a 'football decision.'"

And with the eighth pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

QB, Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M.

For the first time since 1983, yes, nearly 30 years ago, the Miami Dolphins have taken a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft.  Tannehill now re-joins former head coach Mike Sherman in Miami, now his offensive coordinator, and will quickly fall under the "next franchise QB" status from the Fins faithful.

Oh yeah, the last time Miami took a QB in the first round?

Dan Marino.

I'd say it worked out.

Keep checking back, as once again, Ryan Tannehill is the newest member of the Miami Dolphins.

New Dolphins' regime set to begin 2012 draft

The NFL draft is just about underway, as the Indianapolis Colts are all but on the clock in New York City.

As you can see above, the Miami Dolphins are ready as well for what many are tabbing the most important draft in franchise history.  

Experts have nearly unanimously pegged QB Ryan Tannehill as the Fins' number one target, and they could be right.  But hey, does anybody remember the 2007 draft?

Ted Ginn Jr. ring any bells?

Yikes.  The problem may not be the Dolphins not taking Tannehill, but whether or not they get the chance to.  Does Cleveland take him?  Minnesota?  Jacksonville?

Or will he fall right into GM Jeff Ireland's lap?

You'll know the minute it's announced right here on the Dolphinsider, so check back in!

Until then, lets put it to a vote.

Will the Dolphins take QB Ryan Tannehill with the 8th overall selection?

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Miami Dolphins 2012 schedule has arrived

Here is your full 2012 Miami Dolphins schedule!  Enjoy.

Week 1 9/9: Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 2 9/16: Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins, 4:15 p.m. ET, CBS 

Week 3 9/23: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 4 9/30: Miami Dolphins vs. Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 5 10/7: Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 6 10/14: St. Louis Rams vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 7 10/21:  BYE WEEK

Week 8 10/28: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 9 11/4: Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 10 11/11: Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET CBS

Week 11 11/15: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Week 12 11/25: Seattle Seahawks vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 13 12/2: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14 12/9: Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 15 12/16: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 16 12/23: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 17 12/30: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Check back later this week for a full analysis of the Dolphins' 2012 schedule!

Dolphins' fans must let offseason run its course; GM Ireland speaks to media

Relax.

Take a deep breath and listen.

The new NFL season is barely a week old.  Seven days.  168 hours.

And fans are already looking towards the 2013 draft!  Yes, it's been a rough go of it so far.  Yes, the Dolphins now lack a star receiver.  Yes, the "big offseason QB acquisition" appears to be one David Garrard.  And yes, the defense is now without it's longest tenured player and captain, Yeremiah Bell.

But c'mon people, you must let this thing play out.

It's WAY to early to start a riot outside of the Dolphins complex like a group of "fans" did today.  It's way to early to start looking towards next year's draft when we haven't even gotten to this year's draft!  And it's especially to early to call this season a bust when it's only a week old!

What if your newborn child had a rough first week?  Would you just toss it aside and move on to the second one?  If you answered yes to that then please, seek counseling ASAP.

Coach Joe Philbin hasn't even stepped onto the practice field yet, and fans are already calling for his head on a platter next to GM Jeff Ireland's!

It's understandable people, it really is, but it's also early.  Way to early.  The NFL Draft is still five weeks away for crying out loud!  This Dolphins' team right now is NO WHERE near the team that will be on the field in week one, no where.

Joe Philbin is a smart man.  He's got a plan, he's got a vision, and he's got one of the league's brightest offensive minds, Mike Sherman, and defensive minds, Kevin Coyle, at his side.

Give them more than a week to turn this team around, people.

Let the offseason run its course.


OTHER NEWS:

GM Jeff Ireland did speak to the media today, some quotes:

When asked about players not wanting to come to Miami:  "I absolutely think players and coaches want to be here," he said. "When we talk to people about the Dolphins, they still think highly of this franchise, its history, its direction. They have no problem coming here. And sometimes they don't. Sometimes they make other decisions. But it's a two-way street. We make our decisions also."

When asked about QB David Garrard competing for the starting job with Matt Moore:  "I've been chasing this guy since last year," Ireland said. "He's athletic, he has arm talent, he's got veteran experience, he brings great leadership. We went with a veteran at the position and we talked to Matt and he understands we need to play better at quarterback to get over the hump. So they'll compete and we'll see what happens."

When asked about the current QB situation and the state of the team right now:  "Where we are at this juncture, I'm happy where we are at the quarterback position," he said. "You have to remember we're not even halfway through the player acquisition process. We will continue to leave no stone unturned. We have a process in place that we're following but we're also being flexible. And that means when opportunities arise, we bring players in, we talk to them, we work them out, we visit to see where they're at. And then we make decisions.  I'm not naive to the fact we need more pieces. People think we're blind to that but we're not. We need to have another solid draft. But we're not where we're going to be in August."

And of course, when asked about the protestors outside his office:  "I've heard they're out there," Ireland said. "But I haven't seen them. I don't have a window that gives me a view of them. And we've been pretty busy around here to look anyway."

BREAKING NEWS: Manning informs agent to open discussions with Broncos



ESPN's Chris Mortenson has learned that Peyton Manning has told his agent to open up contract negotiations with the Denver Broncos, and barring any complications Manning will soon join the team as the franchise's next QB.

Mortenson also learned that the team now plans on trading current QB Tim Tebow, who led them to an 8-8 record last season, a division title, and a first round playoff victory over the Steelers.

Will the Dolphins be a player for Tebow now?  Two weeks ago I would have said no way, but at this point you can't rule anything out for owner Stephen Ross and GM Jeff Ireland.

Manning going to the Broncos is the LAST place Miami would have chosen him to go as this now means QB Alex Smith, who the Dolphins have already met with, could return to the 49ers and become the third quarterback to turn down Miami.

Stay Tuned.

Dolphins lose out on yet another QB: Matt Flynn signs with Seahawks

Matt Flynn will NOT be the starting QB for the Miami Dolphins next season.

Sports Illustrated's Peter King has reported that Flynn has agreed on a three year contract with the Seattle Seahawks today, a day after his meeting with the Dolphins.

Time to move on.

Alex Smith met with Miami today after contract talks have stalled with the 49ers as they await a Peyton Manning decision.

David Garrard also met with the Dolphins today.  Garrard did not play last season after being released by the Jaguars a week before the season started.

Oy Vey.

Stay tuned.