Dolphins notebook

Jeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins face tough roster choices

After each draft, general manager Jeff Ireland runs through his team in his mind to see if he can project something close to a final 53-man roster.

Dolphins | Rookie Camp

Workouts will shed some light on Miami Dolphins rookies

The Dolphins are hoping their upcoming rookie camp will address concerns heading into the 2013 season.

SUN LIFE STADIUM

Miami Dolphins invite applicants to apply for stadium jobs and also to support taxes for it

After registering to work in a $350 million renovation of Sun Life Stadium, applicants were handed pledge cards where they could sign their names to supporting using hotel taxes to help pay for it.

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Miami Dolphins work out trio of right tackles

The Dolphins hope to strike a deal with an offensive tackle very soon after working out right tackles Eric Winston, Tyson Clabo and Winston Justice on Wednesday and left tackle Bryant McKinnie earlier in the week.

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Miami Dolphins to work out three offensive tackles

It will be at least a trio of tackles working out for the Dolphins on Wednesday.

SUN LIFE STADIUM DEBATE

Dolphins may concede state dollars in stadium fight

The stadium bill that passed the Senate this week dropped a provision that would let the Dolphins get state money for a renovation starting this summer. The change could cost the Dolphins $3 million a year from Florida.

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After NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins still have a problem left to tackle

The Miami Dolphins addressed a number of needs during the NFL Draft, but general manager Jeff Ireland might have to go through free agency to find an upgrade at left tackle.

MIAMI DOLPHINS | DION JORDAN

Miami Dolphins top pick Dion Jordan ready to wreak havoc: ‘I have a high motor’

Dion Jordan says he’s ready form a fearsome pass-rushing tandem with Cameron Wake. First, he must get his shoulder healthy.

Dolphins notebook

Miami Dolphins draft three Florida Gators, including kicker Caleb Sturgis

A daylong, often tedious endeavor, the final day of the NFL Draft got awfully interesting, awfully fast.

IN MY OPINION

Armando Salguero: Focus shifts to Miami Dolphins’ Joe Philbin, Ryan Tannehill

The names the Miami Dolphins added in the draft this weekend start to blur after a while because general manager Jeff Ireland did a fine job of gathering a lot of picks for this draft and then filled his needs as well as desires over three exhilarating days.

Random evidence of a cluttered mind

Greg Cote: Busy Miami Dolphins not ready to concede South Florida market to Heat

LeBron James and the champion Heat are rolling impressively through the NBA playoffs, but it was the Dolphins dominating local conversation this week — the Dolphins, who once owned the Miami sports market and are acting like they mean to win it back.

IN MY OPINION

Dan Le Batard: NFL Draft is great celebration of the unknown

Let us marvel in open-mouthed awe at this magic trick the NFL unveils annually, waving a wand over a hypnotized audience to much applause when all this league is really doing is just selling your hope right back to you. Well, that’s not fair, actually. That’s not all the NFL is doing. It is also conspiring as a monopoly with a corrupt NCAA cartel to create a free-labor minor league for its multibillion-dollar industry, plus signing up gladiators who are dying earlier and in more pain than the rest of us. But we lap this NFL Draft up every year like thirsty hounds at a bowl because you won’t find a lot of introspection at the biggest and best parties.

Sun Life Stadium

Early voting for Miami Dolphins stadium referendum begins Monday amid uncertainty in Tallahassee

If the Florida Legislature fails to approve legislation this week backed by the Miami Dolphins, the May 14 referendum asking voters to subsidize a renovation to Sun Life Stadium would be canceled.

NFL DRAFT | DOLPHINS

Miami Dolphins adopt a defensive strategy with NFL draft picks

The Dolphins drafted two cornerbacks and an offensive tackle and traded receiver Davone Bess for more picks.

In my opinion

Armando Salguero: Time will tell if improving defense was the right move for Miami Dolphins

Years from now when hindsight puts this NFL draft into focus, we’ll know if the Dolphins decision to improve on defense instead of turning the offense into a loaded point-manufacturing machine was the right way to go.

Dolphins Notebook

Stephen Ross says Tony Sparano damaged the Dolphins

The grudge Tony Sparano held after the Dolphins’ surreptitious courting of Jim Harbaugh in early 2011 “damaged the whole organization,” owner Stephen Ross said on Dan Le Batard’s show on 790 The Ticket on Friday afternoon.

LEGISLATURE 2013 | SUN LIFE STADIUM

Dolphins’ stadium bill stalled

The Senate again delayed voting on a bill allowing the Miami Dolphins to use taxpayer money to renovate the stadium. The House is waiting for the Senate to act.

IN MY OPINION

Greg Cote: Onus is on Dion Jordan, and also on GM Jeff Ireland

Do we trust the Dolphins yet? More to the point, do we trust general manager Jeff Ireland?

SUPER BOWL

South Florida Super Bowl committee reveals details of bid for 2016 or 2017 game

Picture this: Biscayne Boulevard transformed into a mile-long street party, featuring live concerts, a Ferris wheel and more.

IN MY OPINION

Armando Salguero: Miami Dolphins continue trend of making bold moves

The days of being safe, boring and mediocre passed into history Thursday.

Dolphins Notebook

Miami Dolphins unveil new uniforms, logo

New year, new team and new look — in most every way.

Dolphins | NFL Draft (First round: 8 p.m., ESPN)

Miami Dolphins’ trade talks with Chiefs for Branden Albert get louder

Negotiations for Branden Albert have heated up again — and now the Dolphins are looking to trade away Davone Bess.

In My Opinion

Armando Salguero: Miami Dolphins should select cornerback D.J. Hayden

D.J. Hayden should be your man, Jeff Ireland.

In My Opinion

Armando Salguero: Miami Dolphins’ new uniforms look cleaner

Some of you will love it. Some of you will hate it. Some will think it dull while others will say the change is too drastic and even radical.

NFL Draft | Miami Dolphins

Ezekiel Ansah lacks experience, but could have plenty of potential for Miami Dolphins

Former BYU pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah has the kind of raw physical ability that gives him big upside, but he lacks experience.

Fishing

Dolphins players help teach kids fishing

More than 20 Dolphins players served as angling coaches Tuesday afternoon for about two dozen youngsters from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

DOLPHINS notebook

No developments in Miami Dolphins’ pursuit of Branden Albert

Another day came and went, yet Branden Albert remained a member of the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday.

In my opinion

Greg Cote: Drum roll ... time for annual NFL Mock Draft

I have been doing my annual NFL Mock Draft in The Miami Herald for a long time. How long? When I started this, the Dolphins had recently played in a Super Bowl. THAT long! As I recall, the printing press had not quite been invented yet, so those earliest first-round selections were etched onto stone tablets that were then heaved onto front lawns with a thud.

Dolphins | NFL Draft

Tyler Eifert could be a tight fit for Miami Dolphins in NFL Draft

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert has the kind of athleticism sought in today’s NFL, making him an option for Miami’s No. 12 pick.

Dolphins | Jared Odrick

Lawsuit: Miami Dolphins’ Jared Odrick sacked by investment advisor

The Dolphins’ Jared Odrick claims in a lawsuit that he was the victim of a crooked investment advisor the NFLPA had approved.

Armando Salguero | In My Opinion

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross makes his case for upgrading Sun Life Stadium

Stephen Ross was in good spirits Friday. He talked about those neon orange pants the Dolphins are going to unveil next week as part of their new uniforms (he was kidding, no orange pants). He joked about the identity of the team’s first-round draft pick.

Dolphins | NFL Draft

Physical safety Kenny Vaccaro making his case to be a high draft pick

The Dolphins are taking notice of Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro, who was one of Miami’s final predraft guests.

Sun Life Stadium

Anatomy of a deal: How the Dolphins negotiated a stadium renovation with Miami-Dade County

Over three months, the football team and the county mayor negotiated a subsidized renovation to Sun Life Stadium. Here’s a look at how it happened.

Dolphins | 2013 schedule

Miami Dolphins prime-time players again

A national audience will see the Dolphins twice on ‘Monday Night Football’ and in a Thursday night game after being overlooked last season.

Dolphins | Draft options

Miami Dolphins might be wishing on a ‘Star’ in NFL Draft

Utah defensive lineman Star Lotulelei, whose draft stock was affected by a troubling heart test, could fall to Miami at No. 12 overall.

Dolphins notebook

Miami Dolphins working on deal for Chiefs offensive lineman Branden Albert

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed reports earlier Thursday from ESPN and The Miami Herald that the Dolphins have received permission to speak with the agent for left tackle Branden Albert, the subject of trade conversations between the teams.

Dolphins notebook

Source: Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs talk trade for LT Branden Albert

The Dolphins have had serious talks with the Kansas City Chiefs about a potential trade for left tackle Branden Albert, according to a source. The Chiefs want a second-round pick in return, and Miami has two second-round picks in next week’s NFL Draft.

LEGISLATURE 2013 | DOLPHINS

Dolphins stadium bill goes to Senate floor; trouble brewing in House

A bill to help the Miami Dolphins renovate their stadium with a state tax break is stalled — for now — in the House. The Senate version will soon go to the floor for a vote.

Dolphins | NFL Draft

Lane Johnson a possibility for Miami Dolphins if they trade up in NFL Draft

Speedy 300-pound tackle Lane Johnson could be appealing enough to the Dolphins that they try to trade up to draft him.

IN MY OPINION

Armando Salguero: Love hard to come by in first round for Miami Dolphins

The NFL Draft is at some level about falling in love.

Dolphins notebook

Possible Miami Dolphins draft prospect, safety Kenny Vaccaro, is in town

With the NFL Draft just nine days off, the Dolphins brought in Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro for a visit Tuesday, the last day college prospects were allowed to travel to teams’ facilities.

DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK

Miami Dolphins get back to work for offseason conditioning

After a three-month break, it was back to work Monday — for most every Dolphins player.

Dolphins | 2013 NFL Draft

Analyzing the needs of the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2013 NFL Draft

A look at what the Miami Dolphins need heading into the 2013 NFL Draft, and possible prospects who could fill those needs.

In My Opinion

Armando Salguero: Draft-day jockeying hasn’t helped Miami Dolphins much

The Dolphins haven’t gotten around to looking at draft-day trade scenarios yet. They don’t even expect to speak with other teams about them until later this week.

Sun Life referendum

A breakdown of the Miami Dolphins’ stadium renovation deal

Who’s paying what? How much? And for how long? Here are the answers.

MIAMI DOLPHINS | FREE AGENCY

Miami Dolphins agree to one-year deal with ex-Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes

If he can recover from a torn Achilles, former Falcon Brent Grimes is expected to serve as a major upgrade in the Dolphins secondary.

Former Miami Dolphins great Mark Duper charged with child abuse

For the third time in a decade, retired Dolphins star Mark Duper has been jailed after alleged acts of violence.

SPORTS

Local organizers say no to NFL hotel-tax exemption

The NFL wants its employees exempt from local hotel taxes during Super Bowl 2016 as the Miami Dolphins push for a hike in the tax to fund stadium renovations. On Friday, the region’s bid organizers said no to the request.

SUN LIFE STADIUM RENOVATIONS | MIAMI DOLPHINS

Miami-Dade County may require NFL to commit to a Super Bowl before agreeing to stadium fix-up money

Mayor Carlos Gimenez and the Dolphins have agreed to a countywide vote on using tax dollars to renovate Sun Life. But he may hold back funds if the NFL snubs South Florida.

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The fight for the ’16 Super Bowl helps the Dolphins’ stadium battle

The Dolphins claim the extra dollars that will come from a 2016 South Florida Super Bowl justifies quick approval of government millions for a stadium renovation.