Former Chiefs GM Peterson not headed for Miami
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:37:12 PST)
Former Kansas City Chiefs boss Carl Peterson says he is not taking a job with Miami, ending speculation that began when he was seen at the Dolphins' playoff loss last Sunday. "It's not going to happen," Peterson told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "I have a lot of good friends there, but I need to get away for a while.

Is Peterson in and Parcells out in Miami?
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:33:46 PST)
Bill Parcells spent part of Monday afternoon meeting with Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga, outlining the...

Dolphins Team Report
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:48:21 PST)

A day after the Ravens abruptly ended one of the NFL's most amazing stories of 2008, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano looked like a man with too much time on his hands.

"I told them that at some point in the next couple days, they're probably going to wake up and feel what I felt today, which was, 'What the hell do I do now?' Right now, for them, they probably got a million things going on, but that's exactly what happened to me this morning," Sparano said. "I woke up at 3:30, expected to come in here and go to work and play Pittsburgh. Now, I'm in here at 3:30, I'm going through the film and I'm done with that and now it's, 'OK, where do we go from here?' but I have so many things that I need to do right now."

Then Sparano started going over his to-do list, which centers on...

St. Louis gets permission to interview four for coaching job
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:48:04 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have received permission to interview four additional candidates for their head-coaching job.

Ravens feel like they have been down this road before
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:32:15 PST)
Presented with the chance to retrace their path to Super Bowl history, the Baltimore Ravens made reservations...

Loss does not spoil Miami's long-term building plan
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:17:50 PST)
Now back to your previously scheduled rebuilding program, already in progress. The Miami Dolphins gave you this...

'Hot and healthy' flies out the playoff window
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:51:00 PST)
The Cardinals and Chargers proved that regular-season marks and what we think we know can be irrelevant.

Wild card weekend's five most valuable people
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:53:07 PST)
Honorable Mention: Matt Millen . I don't know that Matt Millen actually deserves an award, but it's got to be a...

Wild card weekend's five least valuable people
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:51:37 PST)
Honorable Mention: 3conomics . I don't get the commercials, Wendy's. I know that you have three sandwiches that...

NFL Playoff Capsules
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:31:52 PST)
All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, and the Eagles spoiled the Vikings' first home...

Dolphins owner: Parcells plans to stay
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:11:56 PST)
Bill Parcells is staying with the Miami Dolphins, owner Wayne Huizenga said. After the team's playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Huizenga said Parcells has decided to remain for another season. Parcells' contract allows him to leave and still receive the $9-12 million remaining on his four-year contract if the franchise is sold.

Vision becoming even more clear for Ravens
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:27:00 PST)
After dominating the Dolphins, Baltimore sees a trip back to Florida for Super Bowl XLIII as a real possibility.

Phin-ished! Pennington, Dolphins dream season ends
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:09:33 PST)
Even in the end, with his jersey covered in dirt and his skin pierced with bruises, Chad Pennington had to smile. The improbable comeback season for the Miami Dolphins and their resurgent quarterback came to an abrupt close Sunday, losing 27-9 to the Baltimore Ravens in their AFC wild-card playoff game.

Report: Parcells staying with Dolphins
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:13:02 PST)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Ticker) -- Bill Parcells is staying put in South Florida.

Ed Reed already an all-time great
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:45:55 PST)
Five observations after watching the Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins, 27-9, to set up a Ravens-Titans...

Dolphins' Bess injures thumb against Ravens
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:37:33 PST)
Miami Dolphins receiver Davone Bess left the team's playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday with a left thumb injury but returned late in the second quarter. Bess appeared to suffer the injury in the when he tackled safety Jim Leonhard, who was returning an interception by Chad Pennington.

Ed Hochuli gets a playoff assignment from the NFL
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:52:04 PST)
Ed Hochuli's reward for altering the course of the San Diego Chargers ' season was a coveted playoff...

Lions ex-president Millen takes rap for 0-16 mark
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:31:52 PST)
Fired Detroit Lions president Matt Millen, the architect of the NFL's first 0-16 team, says he's responsible for its historic encounter with failure. Appearing Saturday on NBC's "Football Night in America," Millen said he would have fired himself after the 2008 season. He said that being sacked after the third week cost the Lions and coach Rod Marinelli some needed stability and consistency.

Dolphins at near full strength prior to wild card matchup
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:16:01 PST)
The Miami Dolphins have a relatively clean bill of health heading into Sunday's AFC wild-card round matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Cameron having opposite effect on Ravens
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:48:00 PST)
After a disastrous '07 with the Dolphins, coordinator Cam Cameron has Baltimore's offense clicking.

Playoffs chance for Dolphins to show they're legit
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:34:54 PST)
Chad Pennington can prognosticate as well as he passes. The Miami Dolphins quarterback says he told family and friends before the season his new team was a potential 10-game winner. Few others had such foresight, and many remain dubious that the surprising Dolphins really belong in the playoffs. Sunday's first-round game against the Baltimore Ravens will help settle the question of whether Miami is...

Brown gives the Dolphins plenty of options
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 PST)
RB Ronnie Brown's versatility is a great fit for an offense that lacks playmakers and struggles to score.

NFL wild-card picks: Colts, Dolphins hope to stay hot
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:36:21 PST)
Momentum. It's the most important intangible to have in football, both within a game and over a series of games.

Pennington Turner honored by NFL
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:29:03 PST)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington and Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner were named AFC and NFC Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Wednesday.

12 Questions: Tomlinson's redemption shot
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:56:00 PST)
The Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson gets a chance to prove he hasn't lost a step – but he isn't healthy.