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More accurate are descriptions such as "plodding," "patient" and "deliberate." Toss a few mistakes into the mix and it can become largely ineffective.

Surprised by the waiving of Matt Roth? If we can cast asidefor a second the conspiracy theories about this move, of which there are many --theories that are unproven and therefore unfair to relate -- Roth was waived based on performance.

For the fifth year in a row, the Miami Dolphins hosted a special food giveaway for the holiday and for the second straight year it consisted of full Thanksgiving meals complete with turkeys and all of the sides along with pies for dessert.

Share + Nov 24, 2009 1:49 pm US/Eastern The Miami Dolphins players, coaches and staff tackled the problem some families have on Thanksgiving, not having the turkey and other food for the big meal.

The right hand in question wasn't wrapped in a cast Monday. The hand's owner, Julius Peppers , wasn't talking, and Carolina teammate Everette Brown flinched when asked about it.

Michael Oher may have a fancy movieA starring the timeless Sandra Bullock , but the real story is the Miami Dolphins' offensive line.

Ricky, Dolphins Beat Panthers, 24-17 Share + Nov 19, 2009 11:34 pm US/Eastern Ricky, Dolphins Beat Panthers, 24-17 Click here for more Dolphins coverage Click here for our South Florida Sports Blog By Solange Reyner 1 of 1 MIAMI - OCTOBER 12: Offensive lineman Jake Long #77 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after a touchdown by Ronnie Brown #23 ...

The Dolphins worked through the preseason without Matt Roth, last year's starting strong-side linebacker.

"He can start," Williams immediately replied, pointing to Brown, who was returning from knee surgery.

Is it time to retire the football helmet? "Some people have advocated for years to take the helmet off, take the face mask off.

Derek McGinnis' book, ``Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families'' is available from amazon.com and the American Pain Foundation, which has resources for people afflicted with chronic pain of all kinds at its website, www.painfoundation.org. Florida's honey industry embraces purity law Florida's ...

The Miami Dolphins sent starting left guard Justin Smiley to see a specialist about his troublesome shoulder, and based on Tony Sparano's mood during Thursday's interview session it's likely the team didn't hear good news.

The words bring a sour look to Vince Wilfork's face. Contract year. Is it true that the six-year deal Wilfork signed prior to his rookie year expires this winter? Yes, it is.

Share + Nov 10, 2009 1:39 pm US/Eastern Click here for more Dolphins coverage By Solange Reyner 1 of 1 Wide receiver Davone Bess #15 of the Miami Dolphins breaks through for extra yardage on a kick return while taking on the San Francisco 49ers at Dolphin Stadium on Dec.

The question wasn't antagonistic or misleading: What makes Patriots quarterback Tom Brady such a difficult threat to defend? Yet Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter stood in thought, biting his bottom lip, trying to decide how to answer it.

He may be a front office type now, but Bill Parcells still attends Miami Dolphins practices every day.

View full size photo>> In the history of the NFL draft, only three offensive lineman have been picked first overall: In 1968, the Minnesotta Vikings made young Ron Yary the first pick.

Vince Wilfork turned 28 today, another sign that, in his sixth season, he is a tried-and-true veteran.

Will Allen vividly remembers his first day as a rookie with the New York Giants .

After a brief detour to take a look at the Redskins' salary cap mismanagement, this week we return to our analysis of the highest paid starters in the league by looking at the men in the trenches who play offensive tackle.