Vonnie Holliday News

Vonnie Holliday was more than the Dolphins' dependable defensive end. He was an example for their young linemen -- and, more specifically, Phillip Merling -- to follow.

With Vonnie Holliday gone, there's pressure on the Dolphins' young defensive ends, including three 2008 draft picks.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Randy Starks was back at his normal spot bowling over offensive lineman in search of running backs at Thursday's organized training activity session.

With CNN reporting Monday morning that Randy Starks was free on bond on his aggravated assault charge early Sunday, the attention turned to the Dolphins' front office, which now must decide how they want to handle their problematic 25-year-old defensive end.

Defensive end Randy Starks came to the Dolphins in March 2008 looking to get the most out of his potential.

One of the difficulties in scouting football players is that in order for a scouting eye to be effective, it has to be completely cold-hearted. I don't mean cold-hearted in a mean-spirited way but rather as a euphemism for objectivity in an industry that is largely built on hype.

And the moral of the story is never get in a staring contest with the Big Tuna. Jason Taylor's return to the Miami Dolphins after one season out of sight and out of mind comes with every advantage that Bill Parcells could want and absolutely nothing that J.T. can demand.

I'm back! After sneaking in a rare blog hiatus, like Brett Favre, the regular retiree, I have returned to the Miami Dolphins blog.

Rookie mini-camp means more to the Dolphins than merely unwrapping their draft-day presents.

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Not long after making the difficult decision to cut defensive end Vonnie Holliday, Bill Parcells was discussing the topic with an acquaintance who brought up the point that cutting the team's captain had to hurt.

Darryl Richard, DT, Georgia Tech - Brilliant student and campus leader with a 37 on the Wonderlic.

OK, South Florida football nuts, this is exactly what you wanted. It's first-and-10 again in the fully refreshed story of the Miami Dolphins, defending AFC East champions.

Twitter The good news for Dolfans on tax day It is tax day andthat's quite depressing with all the government spending and mismanagementthat's going on.

When I wrote that Miami needs to focus on defense with its first pick of the draft, I concluded the Phins could really do with a talismanic leader on D, especially with JT and Vonnie Holliday gone and Joey Porter not getting any younger.

MIAMI - If defensive end Jason Taylor decides he wants to reunite with the Dolphins next season, the first step toward making it happen is simple: Be patient.

Hearing from Tony Sparano is likerunning across arain-shower in a desert for most of you action and informationstarved Miami Dolphins fans.

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano, speaking Tuesday at the NFL meetings, touched on a number of topics: On re-signing offensive tackle Vernon Carey, linebacker Channing Crowder and safety Yeremiah Bell: "We spent at the end of this thing $70 million on three players to make sure those players were here.

When Bill Parcells arrived to rebuild the 1-15 Dolphins, he had a long-range plan.

In an effort to bolster the defensive line, the Dolphins have acquired defensive tackle Tony McDaniel from the Jaguars for a seventh-round pick.