Posts Tagged ‘miami dolphins’
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Mike Wallace (Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons)
The Miami Dolphins have made a major splash with the free agent season in the National Football League now underway.
On Tuesday, the Dolphins signed wide receiver Mike Wallace to a five year deal worth $60 million. The signing of Wallace is the third time this week that a significant NFL receiver is changing teams. Percy Harvin went from Minnesota to Seattle and Anquan Boldin went from Baltimore to San Francisco.
Wallace led the Steelers with 836 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2012. He will be complementing Brian Hartline in Miami, who had a breakout season in 2012 with 1083 receiving yards.
In other NFL news, the Buffalo Bills will be in search of another quarterback after they announced the release of Ryan Fitzpatrick. It seems they will pursue a quarterback via the draft rather than free agency. Right now former Minnesota Viking and Seattle Seahawk Tavaris Jackson is slated to be the starter.
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Tags: atlanta falcons, buffalo bills, jared cook, jeff fisher, miami dolphins, mike wallace, st. louis rams, tony gonzalez
Posted in NFL |
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
The Canada Cup of Curling will be having its playoffs this weekend from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Two Alberta teams are still in the mix–Calgary’s Kevin Koe and Edmonton’s Heather Nedohin.
Koe (4-2) will be playing an early morning tie-breaker against Manitoba’s Mike McEwen (Saturday, TSN, 7:00 a.m.) with the winner playing Glenn Howard in the men’s semi-final (Saturday, TSN, 5:30 p.m.). The winner of the semi-final will then play Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg in Sunday’s final (TSN, 1:30 p.m.).
On the women’s side, Nedohin will face Team Jones (without Jennifer Jones who gave birth two weeks ago) in the semi-final, and then Stefanie Lawton of Saskatchewan in Sunday’s championship final (TSN, 8:30 a.m.).
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Tags: andrew luck, bryce brown, dallas cowboys, denver broncos, detroit lions, doug martin, glenn howard, heather nedohin, indianapolis colts, jeff stoughton, kevin koe, lindsay vonn, miami dolphins, mike mcewen, new england patriots, peyton manning, philadelphia eagles, stacey cook, stefanie lawton, tampa bay buccaneers, unversity of alabama, unversity of georgia
Posted in Amateur Sports, Curling, NFL, University Sports |
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
Jay Cutler (Mike Shadle, Wikimedia Commons)
Watch out world. I’m smokin’ hot! Last week I went 13-1 with my only loss coming in the Carolina and Tampa Bay game and went 3-0 on American Thanksgiving. That mean I’m 101-61-1 on the season.
Here are my Sunday Week 12 picks:
11am
Chicago over Minnesota–Jay Cutler is the difference for the Bears. Their offense drastically improves from last week.
Cincinnati over Oakland–The Bengals defense has been excellent the last two weeks. Last week Geno Atkins had two forced fumbles and a sack in limiting Kansas City to six points.
Pittsburgh over Cleveland–The Steelers aren’t that bad without Big Ben. Byron Leftwich showed some positive signs against the Ravens last week.
Indianapolis over Buffalo–Andrew Luck is really coming into his own as the Colts win a high scoring affair.
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Tags: andrew luck, byron leftwich, chad henne, chicago bears, cincinnati bengals, drew brees, geno atkins, green bay packers, indianapolis colts, jacksonville jaguars, jay cutler, miami dolphins, new orleans saints, pittsburgh steelers, saint louis rams, san diego chargers, tampa bay buccaneers
Posted in NFL |
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Grey Cup (Roland Tanglao, Wikimedia Commons)
In one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the 100th Grey Cup takes place Sunday in Toronto. The 12-6 Calgary Stampeders face the 9-9 Toronto Argonauts.
The game will have the two finalists for the 2012 Canadian Football League’s most outstanding player award. On Thursday we learned that Argonauts’ wide receiver Chad Owens, who set a CFL record for most all-purpose yards in one season, had more votes than Calgary Stampeder running back Jon Cornish.
This is the third time the Stampeders are facing the Argonauts for the Grey Cup, and 2012 is drastically different compared to 1971 and 1991 when the Argonauts entered the game as the heavy favourite and entered the game as a team the rest of the Canadian Football League were adamantly not pulling for. That tendency isn’t here this time around, and if you go by one Calgary player’s undisciplined actions prior to the Western Final, many football fans nationwide are tempted to cheer for Ricky Ray, Jim Barker and the Argonauts.
The Grey Cup will take place Sunday at 4pm on TSN.
Here are the other events I’ll be watching this weekend:
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Tags: aksel lund svindal, Calgary Stampeders, chad owens, chicago bulls, denver broncos, Derrick Rose, didier cuche, erik guay, everett golson, jim barker, jon cornish, kansas city chiefs, klaus kroell, luol deng, max franz, miami dolphins, michigan wolverines, milwaukee bucks, notre dame fighting irish, ohio state buckeyes, Ricky Ray, russell wilson, seattle seahawks, theo riddick, toronto argonauts, university of southern california
Posted in Amateur Sports, CFL, NBA, NFL, University Sports |
Monday, November 5th, 2012
Andrew Luck (Mark Susina, Wikimedia Commons)
Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Andrew Luck is now in the record books. Sunday, Luck broke the NFL record for most passing yards by a rookie quarterback in a single game as the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins 23-20.
Luck threw for 433 yards and broke Cam Newton’s record for most passing yards in a game. Newton set the NFL rookie record last year by throwing 432 yards in a 30-23 Carolina loss to Green Bay last season. Indianapolis improves to 5-3, while Miami drops to 4-4.
In other NFL action, Isaac Redman ran for 147 yards as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Giants 24-20. The Giants had a short week of practice because of Hurricane Sandy and the storm was strong enough to cause severe flooding in Eli Manning’s New Jersey home. The Steelers improve to 5-3, while the Giants drop to 6-3.
Meanwhile, Doug Martin is starting to become quite possibly the best running back in the NFL. He was outstanding Sunday as he set Buccaneers records for most rushing yards in a game (251) and most rushing touchdowns in a game (four) as Tampa Bay beat Oakland 42-32.
Tags: andrew luck, cam newton, carolina panthers, doug martin, eli manning, green bay packers, indianapolis colts, isaac redman, miami dolphins, new york giants, oakland raiders, pittsburgh steelers, tampa bay buccaneers
Posted in NFL |
Sunday, November 4th, 2012
Michael Vick (Wikimedia Commons)
I am now 69-50 on the season after San Diego’s impressive defensive performance Thursday night where they completely shut down the Chiefs offense. Both Demorrio Williams and Shaun Phillips recorded fourth quarter touchdowns on a 58 yard interception return and a fumble in the end zone in a 31-13 victory.
Here are the rest of my Week 9 picks:
11am
Miami over Indianapolis–The Dolphins defense against the Jets last week was excellent and will win a second straight road game even though Dolphins starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill has a sore ankle.
Houston over Buffalo–The Texans are better on offense and defense. Could be over by noon.
Baltimore over Cleveland–The Ravens might have got spanked by the Texans in their last game, but have had two weeks off since to figure out what went wrong.
Denver over Cincinnati–Peyton Manning is looking great. He is now third in passing yards (behind Brady and Brees) with 2301 (more…)
Tags: demorrio williams, denver broncos, miami dolphins, michael vick, peyton manning, philadelphia eagles, robert griffin iii, ronde barber, ryan tannehill, san diego chargers, shaun phillips, tampa bay buccaneers, washington redskins
Posted in NFL |
Sunday, September 30th, 2012
Ok. I admit. I was horrible in my picks last week. My apologies to the Oakland Raiders for not having faith in them against the Steelers.
I was 5-11 and am 26-22 on the year. But I do have a solid excuse. I’m blaming everything on the replacement referees who were God awful a week ago. Thank-you to the fact we don’t have to see them again as the league came to an agreement with the regulars on Wednesday. With the regulars back, I am guaranteeing a 10 win week, or I will buy Terry Nistor, the founder of www.anysportanytime.ca and Prospect Magazine a bowl of soup the next time I see him!
I am already 1-0 for the week as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23-16 on 131 receiving yards by Anquan Boldin.
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Tags: anquan boldin, miami dolphins, peyton manning, robert griffin iii
Posted in NFL |
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Edmonton Eskimos General Manager Eric Tillman may soon have to make a major decision. That is what to do with three high profile running backs.
On Saturday the Eskimos learned the news that running back Jerome Messam was released by the Miami Dolphins. Messam will once again be property of the Eskimos if he doesn’t get picked up by another team in the next ten days.
If Messam joins the Eskimos, there is no way Eric Tillman should keep Messam, Hugh Charles and Cory Boyd who was recently acquired from the Toronto Argonauts. Three high profile running backs could give the Eskimos leverage in their need to find a quarterback to replace the struggling Steven Jyles.
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Tags: b.c. lions, cory boyd, Edmonton Eskimos, eric tillman, hugh charles, jerome messam, miami dolphins, minnesota vikings, solomon elimimian
Posted in CFL, NFL |
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Junior Seau (J.J. Hall, Wikimedia Commons)
One of the best NFL linebackers of all-time is dead.
On Wednesday, according to TMZ, Junior Seau committed suicide at his home in Oceanside, California.
Seau played in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins from 1990-2009.
A 12-time Pro Bowler, Seau was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1992, and was on the NFL’s all-decade team in the 1990s.
He had 1849 tackles, 57 sacks, 18 interceptions, three fumbles and 21 pass deflections.
In 2006, Seau retired with the San Diego Chargers and had an emotional press conference, only to come out of retirement and sign a contract with the New England Patriots four days later.
Another interesting part of his Seau’s life is that he set up the Junior Seau Foundation in 1992 to help children with drug and alcohol awareness and educational programs to help prevent juvenile delinquency.
Seau is survived by two sons and a daughter. Seau’s death today also reminded me of another outstanding NFL linebacker who was taken from us too soon. Reggie White of the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles also died at the age of 43 in 2004. White passed away at the time of cardiac arrhythmia.
Tags: junior seau, miami dolphins, new england patriots, reggie white, san diego chargers
Posted in NFL |
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
A pair of top National Football League wide receivers will be in a new uniform next season.
On Tuesday, the Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears for two undisclosed draft picks.
Marshall, a three-time Pro Bowler caught 81 passes for 1214 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. His best year came in 2007 when he had 1325 yards receiving as a member of the Denver Broncos. When Marshall was traded for two draft picks in 2010, it was one of the very first articles I wrote for www.anysportanytime.ca.
With Marshall leaving Miami for Chicago, I’m not sure if Peyton Manning will find south Florida as an enticing destination anymore. I think it looks more and more like Manning will play for the Tennessee Titans next season. Manning played for the University of Tennessee, has been highly touted by owner Bud Adams and the franchise has a good offensive line as shown by the amount of holes running back Chris Johnson has been able to find in recent years.
In San Francisco meanwhile, the 49ers have acquired wide receiver Randy Moss to a one year deal. Moss spent time with three different teams last season–in Minnesota, New England and Tennessee. His best season came in 2003 in Minnesota when he caught 111 passes for 1632 yards and 17 touchdowns. Unlike Marshall, Moss seems to be on the downswing of his career however. But he does go to a team needing a wide receiver as tight end Vernon Davis got most of the looks from quarterback Alex Smith last season.
Tags: alex smith, brandon marshall, bud adams, chicago bears, chris johnson, denver broncos, miami dolphins, minnesota vikings, new england patriots, peyton manning, randy moss, Tennessee Titans, vernon davis
Posted in NFL |
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Peyton Manning (Craig O'Neal, Wikimedia Commons)
Peyton Manning is no longer an Indianapolis Colt. Yesterday, the Colts and Manning parted ways after Manning delivered a Hall of Fame career.
Since playing with the Colts in 1997, Manning won Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears in 2007, has participated in the Pro Bowl eleven times, and has been a four time National Football League Most Valuable Player.
Manning is also the greatest Colts quarterback of all-time. Better than Johnny Unitas. He is the Colts all-time leader in touchdowns (399) and passing yards (54,828).
So why did the Colts think now was the time to part ways to their greatest franchise player ever? Well, a back issue sidelined Manning for all of last season and the Colts weren’t willing to pay his $28 million option bonus payment.
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Tags: eli manning, indianapolis colts, johnny unitas, marshall faulk, miami dolphins, new york jets, peyton manning, Tennessee Titans
Posted in NFL |
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
The Edmonton Eskimos won’t have their top quarterback from last year. Now they won’t have their top running back either.
On Saturday night according to TSN, Jerome Messam, the Canadian Football League’s top Canadian from 2011, has signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Messam was third in the CFL in rushing last season with 1057 yards, only trailing Brandon Whitaker of the Montreal Alouettes and Cory Boyd of the Toronto Argonauts.
With Messam leading the Eskimos’ offensive attack, Edmonton secured its first home playoff game since 2003.
Just how dominant was Messam and how important was he to their offensive game plan? Well, he had 780 more yards than Hugh Charles, who finished second in rushing with 277 yards.
The Dolphins meanwhile will probably use Messam as a backup to former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. (Or at least he once won the Heisman Trophy before having his name crossed off for accepting gifts, a violation of the NCAA policy.)
Earlier in the off-season, Edmonton traded Ricky Ray to the Toronto Argonauts.
Tags: brandon whitaker, cory boyd, Edmonton Eskimos, hugh charles, jerome messam, miami dolphins, reggie bush, Ricky Ray, toronto argonauts
Posted in CFL, NFL |
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Owen Nolan (Wikimedia Commons)
The sports world saw two recognizable athletes decide to retire on Tuesday.
In the NHL, Owen Nolan officially retired from professional hockey. The 39 year-old right winger played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild.
Nolan is the greatest player ever to have come from Northern Ireland. The first overall pick with the Quebec Nordiques in 1990, Nolan’s best season was in 2000 with the Sharks when he scored 44 goals and 40 assists in 78 games.
A five-time all-star, Nolan’s most recognizable goal came in the 1997 NHL All-Star Game when he called his shot and scored on Dominik Hasek.
Raised in Canada, Nolan won a Gold medal for Team Canada at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
Meanwhile, in the football world, former NFLer and CFLer Ricky Williams retired from the Baltimore Ravens at age 34. Williams played running back for the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens and also played a season for the Toronto Argonauts while he was suspended by the NFL for drug use.
Known for his complex personality, Williams’s story has been well documented. The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner had 10,009 career rushing yards.
Tags: 2002 olympic winter games, baltimore ravens, calgary flames, colorado avalanche, miami dolphins, minnesota wild, new orleans saints, owen nolan, phoenix coyotes, quebec nordiques, ricky williams, San Jose Sharks, toronto argonauts, toronto maple leafs
Posted in NFL, NHL |
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Super Bowl Logo (Wikimedia Commons)
Is it me, or does anyone disagree with the notion that there still should be two weeks between the NFL Conference Championships and the Super Bowl?
For those that just might have forgotten, the New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in the AFC Championship and the New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in overtime for the NFC Championship to set up Sunday’s big game from Indianapolis.
If you watched the Pro Bowl in Hawaii this past weekend, and apparently saw Brandon Marshall of the Miami Dolphins record four touchdown receptions, shame on you. How can you have an All-Star Game when the two best teams in the league aren’t represented?
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Tags: ahmad bradshaw, baltimore ravens, benjarvus green-ellis, bill belichick, brandon jacobs, brandon marshall, calvin johnson, detroit lions, drew brees, eli manning, hakeem nicks, indianapolis colts, jake ballard, joe montana, miami dolphins, new england patriots, new orleans saints, new york giants, ottawa renegades, peyton manning, philadelphia eagles, pittsburgh steelers, pro bowl, rob gronkowski, san francisco 49ers, stephen gostkowski, steve smith, super bowl, terry bradshaw, tom brady, tom coughlin, victor cruz, wes welker
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