2009 Miami Dolphins Media Guide
2009 Miami Dolphins Media Guide
2009 Miami Dolphins Media Guide
PRESEASON
DATE OPPONENT TIME NETWORK
MON., AUG. 17 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 7:30 P.M. WFOR
SAT., AUG. 22 CAROLINA PANTHERS 7:30 P.M. WFOR
Thu., Aug. 27 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:00 p.m. FOX
Thu., Sept. 3 at New Orleans Saints 8:00 p.m. WFOR
REGULAR SEASON
Sun., Sept. 13 at Atlanta Falcons 1:00 p.m. CBS
MON., SEPT. 21 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 8:30 P.M. ESPN
Sun., Sept. 27 at San Diego Chargers 4:15 p.m. CBS
SUN., OCT. 4 BUFFALO BILLS 4:05 P.M. CBS
MON., OCT. 12 NEW YORK JETS 8:30 P.M. ESPN
SUN., OCT. 18 BYE WEEKEND
SUN., OCT. 25 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 4:15 P.M. FOX
Sun., Nov. 1 at New York Jets 1:00 p.m. CBS
Sun., Nov. 8 at New England Patriots 1:00 p.m. CBS
SUN., NOV. 15 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 1:00 P.M. FOX
Thu., Nov. 19 at Carolina Panthers 8:20 p.m. NFLN
Sun., Nov. 29 at Buffalo Bills# 1:00 p.m. CBS
SUN., DEC. 6 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS# 8:20 P.M. NBC
Sun., Dec. 13 at Jacksonville Jaguars# 1:00 p.m. CBS
Sun., Dec. 20 at Tennessee Titans# 1:00 p.m. CBS
SUN., DEC. 27 HOUSTON TEXANS# 1:00 P.M. CBS
SUN., JAN. 3 PITTSBURGH STEELERS# 1:00 P.M. CBS
All Starting Times are Eastern Time
# Game whose kickoff time can potentially be moved, including 8:15 p.m. on NBC-TV.
DEDICATION
The 2009 Miami Dolphins Media Guide is dedicated to the memory of Gerald Small and Maxie Williams.
Small, a fourth-round draft choice of the Dolphins out of San Jose State in 1978, passed away on September
27, 2008. He played with the Dolphins from 1978-83, starting every game at right cornerback from 1979-82. The
winner of the team’s Tommy Fitzgerald Award as the outstanding rookie in training camp in 1978, Small finished
his Dolphins career with 23 interceptions, which ranks as the ninth-highest total overall in team history and the
fifth-most among cornerbacks.
Williams, who was acquired by the Dolphins in the 1966 expansion draft from the Houston Oilers, passed away
on July 7, 2009, in Ellwood City, Penn. Williams played five seasons with Miami from 1966-70, starting at left tack-
le each of his first three seasons with the team before shifting to left guard. Overall, he played in 69 games with
63 starting assignments with the Dolphins.
CREDITS
The 2009 Miami Dolphins Media Guide was written and edited by Harvey Greene, Fitz Ollison, Jason Jenkins
and Neal Gulkis, and published by Scott Stone and Rodney Wood. Special thanks to Gayle Baden, Steven
Kramer, Matthew Ratner, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Elias Sports Bureau for their help and assistance.
Editors Emeritus include Jeff Blumb, “Fudge” Browne, Charlie Callahan, Beano Cook, Tom Grimes, Mike Hanson,
Dick Horning, Bob Kearney, Seth Levit, Arthur Mickelson, Chip Namias, Michael Pehanich, Mike Rathet and
Eddie White. Photography by Dave Cross and printing by Franklin Communications.
INDEX
–A–
All-Community Team ........................................................................................................................11
Attendance, Distributed, Actual and Paid ...............................................................................492-494
–B–
Attendance, Season Tickets and Preseason .................................................................................494
Biographies
Assistant Coaches..................................................................................................................31-49
Dee, Mike.....................................................................................................................................18
Directors and Partners.................................................................................................................17
Executives ..............................................................................................................................19-26
Football Operations ................................................................................................................49-60
Parcells, Bill ............................................................................................................................19-21
Players
Draft Choices .................................................................................................................270-281
Free Agents....................................................................................................................281-291
Veterans ...........................................................................................................................81-269
Ross, Stephen M. ........................................................................................................................16
–C–
Sparano, Tony.........................................................................................................................27-30
Cheerleaders ...................................................................................................................................61
Comebacks, Largest .....................................................................................................................487
Community, Dolphins in the .........................................................................................................8-11
–D–
Crowds, Dolphins’ 10 Largest ........................................................................................................492
–F–
Draft, First Round By Position........................................................................................................629
–G–
Free Agents ............................................................................................................................635-637
Gallery of Legends...........................................................................................................................30
Game-By-Game Starters, 2008 ..............................................................................................316-317
Game-By-Game Statistics, 2008 ............................................................................................310-315
Game-By-Game Summaries, 2008 ........................................................................................319-335
Game-By-Game Summaries, 2008 Preseason ......................................................................349-352
–H–
Game Status, 2008 ........................................................................................................................318
–L–
Honors ....................................................................................................................................572-578
–M–
Logo, Dolphins .................................................................................................................................62
4 • Index
–N–
New Era Of Dolphins Football ........................................................................................................2-3
NFL Man of the Year, Dolphins ......................................................................................................216
–O–
Numbers, Dolphins By The .....................................................................................................617-621
–P–
Overtime, Dolphins In .............................................................................................................486-487
Performance Awards...............................................................................................................578-580
Players of the Week & Month, AFC/NFL...........................................................................................581-582
Playoff History.........................................................................................................................524-557
Playoff Leaders, All-Time........................................................................................................566-569
Playoff Records, Dolphins Individual ......................................................................................558-561
Playoff Records, Dolphins Team .............................................................................................561-563
Playoff Records, Opponents ...................................................................................................564-565
Preseason, All-Time Results ..................................................................................................353-357
Preseason, Miami In ...............................................................................................................344-345
Prime Time Dolphins ..............................................................................................................490-491
Pro Bowl Selections .......................................................................................................................574
–R–
Pronunciation Guide ......................................................................................................................294
–S–
Roster, All-Time Players and Coaches ...................................................................................600-616
–T–
Statistics, 2008 Preseason ....................................................................................................345-349
–W–
Training Facility, Dolphins............................................................................................................74-75
–Y–
Where They’ve Come From ....................................................................................................616-617
Index • 5
MIAMI DOLPHINS FOUNDATION
The Miami Dolphins Foundation was established in 1995
as the fundraising arm of the Miami Dolphins Football Team.
The Dolphins, through the Foundation, have made a commit-
ment to the betterment of South Florida youth through a direct
focus on, but not limited to, educational, health, social and
community service issues.
The Miami Dolphins Foundation contributes, whenever pos-
sible, to charitable groups that are compatible with the philoso-
phy of the Foundation. Resources for contributions are procured
through various fundraising events throughout the year, such as
the Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament, the Miami Dolphins
Golf Tournament, Dolphins Auctions, the Scoreboard
Celebration Club, gameday raffles and training camp raffles.
Organizations and programs the Miami Dolphins Foundation
support include the sponsorship of Broward and Miami-Dade
Public Libraries Summer Reading Programs, Children’s Book
Week, Teen Read Week, the Books and Bears program, Miami
Dolphins Outdoor Learning Center at Island Dolphin Care, the
Running back Ronnie Brown reads
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls
to children as part of the Dolphins
Club, Jewish National Fund, University of Miami Sylvester
Cancer Center, Coastal Conservation Association, Broward Most Valuable Reader Program.
Partnership for the Homeless and the United Way.
FOUNDATION EVENTS
Miami Dolphins Foundation Celebrity Weekend
Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament
Presented by Hooters – Current and former players and
coaches join avid fishermen for a full day of fun and deep sea
fishing. The event includes a Captain’s Party and an Awards
Dinner featuring live and silent auctions. The 13th annual event
held this past June raised more than $300,000 for the Miami
Linebacker Matt Roth shows off his
catch following the Miami Dolphins
Dolphins Foundation. The Junior Anglers Clinic Presented by
Foundation Fishing Tournament
Publix is held prior to the event with kids from the Boys and
Presented By Hooters.
Girls Club of Broward County. The children are given fishing
tips by Miami Dolphins players.
Jake Grove participates in the Junior Kendall Langford shows a Boys and
Anglers Clinic, presented by Publix. Girls Club NFL Yet Center child how
to fish.
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Miami Dolphins understand that the education of the
youth of South Florida is of utmost importance. For this reason,
the Dolphins have partnered with both Broward and Miami-
Dade County Public Schools on several extensive programs.
In 2008, the Miami Dolphins received the Commissioner of
Education Awards for their Partnerships with Miami-Dade and
Will Allen promotes physical fitness
Broward County Public Schools. In 2007, the Miami Dolphins
as part of the NFLʼs Play 60 program
were recognized by Broward County Public Schools with the
Partnership of the Year Award for its districtwide partnership. at a local elementary school.
Also, they were recognized by Miami-Dade County Public
Schools with the Dade Partner Exemplary Award as the top
business partner.
Student of the Week Program – The Miami Dolphins honor a
selected student from each of the partner schools at all of the
team’s regular season home games. The students are selected
by their principals and teachers for their citizenship and class-
room achievements. In recogni-
tion of their accomplishments,
they are presented with a plaque
during an on-field presentation.
Publix also donates a $25 gift cer-
tificate to each Student of the
Jeanette Sparano, wife of Head
Week.
The 2008 Miami Dolphins Teachers of the Coach Tony Sparano, shops with a
Year are honored in a pregame ceremony student during the Kids And Fins
on the field. Shopping Spree.
THEY SAID IT
“I want to thank you for your generous sponsorship and let you know that we are proud and
pleased to team with the Miami Dolphins Foundation to present our very important summer
programming. Thank you again for recognizing the need for educational summer opportunities
for the youth of Miami-Dade County.”
PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES
NFL Tuesdays - NFL Tuesdays are the traditional day off for
NFL players during the season, but many players use the day
off to go to work in their communities. Visiting children in the
Ronnie Brown spends time with a
hospital, speaking to high school football teams or reading
Make-A-Wish child outside the
books to children are just a few of the activities Miami Dolphins
players participate in on their day off during the season. Dolphins locker room following a
2008 game.
FEEDING THE NEEDY
The Miami Dolphins have an ongoing relationship with the
Daily Bread Food Bank, an organization that provides food to
the needy throughout South Florida. The Miami Dolphins team
up with the Daily Bread Food Bank on the following projects:
Canned Food Drive – Each year the “Fins and Fans Tackle
Hunger” canned food drive is held at a Dolphins home game
prior to Thanksgiving. This year’s canned food drive will take
place prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on
Sunday, November 15. Fans are encouraged to deposit canned
goods and other non-perishable food items in collection con-
tainers located at each entrance to the stadium.
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway – The Miami Dolphins
organization, along with the coaches, players and staff, con-
tribute monetary donations to purchase more than 883
Channing Crowder and Davone Bess
Thanksgiving meals to feed more than 8,833 underprivileged
hand out Thanksgiving meals to
people in South Florida. Dolphins players join volunteers from
needy South Florida families.
the Daily Bread Food Bank to distribute turkeys to various
agencies affiliated with the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Shop with a Fin – Ten Dolphins players each shop at Publix
with a family selected by the Cooperative Feeding Program.
The families also attend a Dolphins home game.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Holiday Hospital Visits – Each year during the holiday sea-
son, Dolphins players, cheerleaders and mascot, T.D., visit
area hospitals to brighten the holidays of sick children and mil-
itary veterans who are not able to go home for the holidays.
While at the hospitals, the players, cheerleaders and mascot
visit with the children and veterans, take pictures with them,
sign autographs and give out Dolphins souvenirs.
“Toys For Tots” – Each year, at a Miami Dolphins home
game in December, the team sponsors an annual toy drive for
underprivileged children in the South Florida community. This Greg Camarillo brightens a childʼs
day during a visit to Miami Childrenʼs
Hospital.
season’s “Toys For Tots” drive will take place when the Dolphins
play host to the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6.
THEY SAID IT
“I want to thank the Miami Dolphins for being part of the Kids & Fins Publix Shopping Spree
event. Winning the essay contest means so much to me. It has made me confident in school,
especially with my writing skills.”
For the fourth straight season in 2008, many Miami Dolphins players and coaches made
the dreams of underprivileged children come true through the team’s “All-Community Team”
program.
The Dolphins “All-Community Team” program allowed players and coaches to purchase a
block of tickets to all Miami Dolphins regular season home games and donate them to a char-
itable organization of their choice. Their chosen charities then distributed the tickets to youth
groups or others associated with their organization so the recipients had the chance to expe-
rience a Dolphins game at Land Shark Stadium.
For every home game, the players and coaches treated each of the guests of the “All-
Community Team” with a gameday ticket, an in-game public address announcement and
scoreboard mention, in addition to a voucher good for a hot dog, popcorn and a soft drink.
The following are the Dolphins players and coaches who participated in the “All-Community
Team” in 2008, and the organizations they benefitted:
All-Community Team • 11
OWNERSHIP AND STAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LAND SHARK STADIUM/TICKET OFFICE
7500 S.W. 30th St. • Davie, FL 33314 2269 Dan Marino Blvd. • Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(954) 452-7000 (305) 623-6100 • (888) FINS-TIX
www.MiamiDolphins.com www.LandSharkStadium.com
Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner ........................................Stephen M. Ross
Vice-Chairman .........................................................................................................Jorge Perez
Vice-Chairman ...................................................................................................Donald F. Shula
Partners ..................................H. Wayne Huizenga, Gloria and Emilio Estefan*, Marc Anthony*
EXECUTIVES
Chief Executive Officer ................................................................................................Mike Dee
Executive Vice President-Football Operations..........................................................Bill Parcells
General Manager ......................................................................................................Jeff Ireland
Senior Vice President-NFL Affairs and Special Projects.................................Bryan Wiedmeier
Senior Vice President-Operations ............................................................................Bill Galante
Senior Vice President-Media Relations ..............................................................Harvey Greene
Senior Vice President-Public Affairs ................................................................Adam Grossman
Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer .....................................................Tery Howard
Senior Vice President-Finance and Administration ...............................................Jill R. Strafaci
Senior Vice President-Sales and Ticket Operations.................................................Mark Tilson
Vice President-Ticket Sales and Services...................................................................Scott Loft
Vice President-Corporate Partnerships and Broadcasting ..................................Chris Overholt
Vice President-General Counsel and Football Administration...............................Matt Thomas
FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
COACHING
Head Coach ..........................................................................................................Tony Sparano
Special Teams Coordinator...............................................................................John Bonamego
Assistant Head Coach/Secondary..........................................................................Todd Bowles
Offensive Quality Control ..........................................................................................Steve Bush
Defensive Quality Control ......................................................................................David Corrao
Offensive Line ...............................................................................................Dave DeGuglielmo
Tight Ends .......................................................................................................George DeLeone
Wide Receivers .........................................................................................................Karl Dorrell
Inside Linebackers ...........................................................................................George Edwards
Offensive Coordinator ............................................................................................Dan Henning
Quarterbacks ..............................................................................................................David Lee
Head Strength and Conditioning............................................................................Evan Marcus
Defensive Coordinator.......................................................................................Paul Pasqualoni
Assistant Strength and Conditioning ......................................................................Dave Puloka
Outside Linebackers .....................................................................................................Jim Reid
Assistant Special Teams .........................................................................................Darren Rizzi
Defensive Line......................................................................................................Kacy Rodgers
Running Backs ......................................................................................................James Saxon
Executive Assistant to Head Coach ..................................................................Anne Rodriguez
FOOTBALL SUPPORT
Director of Player Development.............................................................................John Gamble
Team Security Investigator ...............................................................................Stuart Weinstein
PLAYER PERSONNEL
Assistant Director of Player Personnel ....................................................................Brian Gaine
Director of College Scouting......................................................................................Chris Grier
Player Personnel Coordinator ...................................................................................Chris Shea
College Scouts....................................................Ron Brockington, Chuck Cook, Adam Engroff,
..............................................................Anthony Hunt, Ron Labadie, Mike Murphy, Joe Schoen
Pro Scouts ..................................................................................Dwayne Joseph, Nate Sullivan
Scouting Assistants...........................................................................Adam Howe, Matt Winston
Executive Assistant/Football Operations ................................................................Anne Berger
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Head Athletic Trainer ..............................................................................................Kevin O’Neill
COLLEGE: Michigan
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Stephen M. Ross, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Related Companies,
an international real estate development company, began his ownership interest in the Miami
Dolphins when he became a 50% partner with H. Wayne Huizenga in the team, Land Shark
Stadium, and the surrounding developable land on February 22, 2008. He increased that share
to a 95% ownership of the team and the stadium on January 20, 2009 when he purchased an
additional 45-percent of both entities. On that date, he also assumed the responsibility of
Managing General Partner of both the Dolphins and the stadium, which culminated one of his
long-held dreams; Mr. Ross grew up in South Florida and the Dolphins have been a lifetime
passion for him.
Mr. Ross, now a resident of Palm Beach and New York, formed Related in 1972. Today, the
company is considered the most prominent privately owned real estate development firm in the
United States, with divisions in development, acquisitions, property management, marketing
and sales. Related has real estate assets worth more than $15 billion including the landmark
Time Warner Center in New York City and CityPlace in West Palm Beach.
Mr. Ross began his career in Detroit, Michigan as a tax attorney. He later moved to New
York where he specialized in real estate and corporate finance at two investment banking firms
immediately prior to founding Related. Mr. Ross graduated from the University of Michigan with
a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from Wayne State University Law School
with a Juris Doctor degree. He then received a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York
University School of Law. Based on a substantial gift by Mr. Ross in 2004, the University of
Michigan renamed its business school the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the
University of Michigan.
Mr. Ross is Chairman of the Board of Directors of both Centerline, the country’s largest
financier of affordable housing, and Equinox Holdings, Inc. Mr. Ross is also Chairman of the
Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the city’s leading real estate trade association. As a
member of the Board of Trustees of the Guggenheim Foundation, Mr. Ross was involved in the
planning of a major renovation of the Frank Lloyd Wright iconic building in New York and other
new museums. He is a trustee of New York Presbyterian Hospital, the Urban Land Institute, the
NY Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, the Levin Institute and is
a director of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the World Resources Institute. He also
serves on the Executive Committee and is a trustee of Lincoln Center.
Over the years, Mr. Ross has received numerous honors for his business, civic and phil-
anthropic activities. Most recently, he was named Multi-Family Property Executive of the Year
by Commercial Property News and Housing Person of the Year by the National Housing
Conference. In 2007 he received The National Building Museum Honor Award and in 2005,
REBNY presented him with the Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award. In 2003,
he received the Jack D. Weiler Award from UJA. Crain’s New York named Mr. Ross one of the
100 Most Influential Leaders in Business in 2002. Mr. Ross was recognized by NYC &
Company with their 2002 Leadership in Tourism Award. Mr. Ross was the 2001 honoree for the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Promise Ball. Earlier that year he received the Henry
Pearce Award presented by the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged. Mr. Ross was
named Owner & Developer of the Year by New York Construction News in 2000.
16 • Mr. Ross
DIRECTORS
PARTNERS
Directors/Partners • 17
MIKE DEE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mike Dee was named as Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium
by Stephen M. Ross on May 3, 2009. In this capacity, Dee oversees all aspects of the franchise’s
non-football operations and leads both organizations as a new era of Dolphins ownership begins.
Dee came to South Florida and the NFL after a distinguished 15-year career in Major League
Baseball, where he played a lead role in the resurgence of two franchises and was a member of
two World Series Championship teams.
Since joining the Dolphins, Dee has laid out the three fundamental commitments that will
guide the franchise during the Ross ownership era: 1) To create a tier one organization that pro-
vides the resources to put a team on the field that is worthy of the fans’ support with the goal of
competing for a playoff berth each season; 2) To consistently strive to enhance the fan experience
at Land Shark Stadium and aggressively market the team to a broad region and diverse fan base;
and 3) To be active participants in the community.
Dee’s MLB career began with the San Diego Padres where he spent eight years (1995-2002),
the last three as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs. During this time, the Padres devel-
oped an industry-wide reputation for marketing as attendance and corporate sponsorship
increased dramatically. The revenue growth provided the stability and resources for on-field suc-
cess as the Padres made several trips to the postseason, including winning the National League
pennant in 1998. Dee also led the effort to develop strong ties and programs for the Hispanic com-
munity in San Diego and Baja California which included the Padres twice playing regular season
games in Mexico in 1996 and 1999. He was also instrumental in garnering the public and corpo-
rate support which led to the approval and construction of Petco Park which opened in 2003 - a
facility which ultimately preserved Major League Baseball for San Diego.
In 2002, Dee followed his mentor, CEO Larry Lucchino, to Boston and assumed the role of
Executive Vice President of Business Affairs for the Red Sox. He was promoted to Chief
Operating Officer in 2004, a position he held until his departure to join the Dolphins. During his
tenure in Boston, the Red Sox won two World Series titles and set franchise records for atten-
dance and revenue each year – including a MLB record for consecutive sellouts dating back to
2003 which stood at 504 as of June 21, 2009, and is still active. Other noteworthy achievements
while in Boston include bringing annual concerts to Fenway Park and directing the expansion of
the team’s business and real estate interests that stemmed from the eight-year renovation of
Fenway Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Dee also has a history of working in the
Sunshine State as earlier in 2009 he consummated a 30-year agreement with Lee County Florida
to build the Red Sox a new, publicly-financed Spring Training facility that is set to open in 2012.
In addition to his Red Sox role, Dee also served as President of Fenway Sports Group, a com-
pany that he created in 2004 under the direction of Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner.
An enterprise charged with diversifying the business interests of the Red Sox beyond baseball,
FSG developed a wide array of endeavors across the sports and media landscape, including part-
nerships with Boston College and the Atlantic Coast Conference, the PGA Tour and Major League
Baseball Advanced Media. In February, 2007, FSG acquired a 50% interest in Roush Racing and
formed what is known today as Roush Fenway Racing, NASCAR’s largest race team. Dee served
on the board of Roush Fenway as a Managing Director and during that time the team won two
notable championships – Carl Edwards’ 2007 Busch Series Championship and Matt Kenseth’s
Daytona 500 victory in February, 2009.
Dee is active in many different charitable and philanthropic activities including serving on the board
of the Pan Mass Challenge, a cycling event and the nation’s largest athletic fundraiser which has raised
more than $260 million for cancer research. Dee is an avid cyclist and rides in the event each August.
Dee attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn., where he played basketball
and earned a degree in government. He currently serves on the Advisory Board at F&M.
Dee and his wife, Karen, have two sons, Spencer (9) and Tommy (7).
18 • Dee
BILL PARCELLS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT–FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Bill Parcells, one of the most highly regarded and respected figures in the National Football
League for more than two decades, signed a four-year contract to become Executive Vice
President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins on December 20, 2007.
Under Parcells’ guidance, the 2008 Dolphins had a single season turnaround matched just
once in NFL history. The Dolphins went 1-15 in 2007 and then stunned the league with an 11-
5 record in 2008, Parcells’ first season in charge, capturing the AFC East title and earning a
playoff berth. That ten-game improvement had been accomplished only one other time in NFL
history, when the Indianapolis Colts went from 3-13 to 13-3 in 1999.
In addition, since 1978 eight teams have finished with a 1-15 record, and the Dolphins last
year had the best record of any of those teams the season following their 1-15 finish; they also
were the only one of those teams to qualify for the playoffs. But it wasn’t the first time Parcells
engineered a turnaround of a one-win team. The Dolphins last year were one of only three of
those one-win teams to post a winning record the next season; the last team to do so had been
the 1997 New York Jets, who Parcells led to a 9-7 record in his first year as the team’s head
coach after they finished with a 1-15 mark in 1996, a year prior to his arrival there.
Parcells’ success in 2008 extended beyond the playing field to the front office. He brought on
board Head Coach Tony Sparano, who in his first year at the helm of an NFL team led that his-
toric turnaround and earned numerous Coach of the Year accolades for his accomplishments.
He also named Jeff Ireland as the team’s General Manager. Viewed as one of the best
young executives in the league, Ireland spearheaded the turnover of the team’s roster last year
that resulted in the Dolphins’ ten-game improvement. Along the way, three of his draft choices
earned starting positions on Opening Day, with one of them, Jake Long, the first pick in the
draft, going on to make the Pro Bowl as a rookie.
Of Parcells’ 24 previous seasons in the NFL, 19 were spent as a head coach, beginning in
1983 with the New York Giants. His head coaching tenure consisted of subsequent stops with the
New England Patriots, New York Jets, and most recently the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he
served from 2003-06. Over those 19 seasons, his teams put together a regular season record of
172-130-1, and a playoff mark of 11-8. His 183 combined victories rank ninth in NFL annals. In all
four of his head coaching tenures, Parcells molded teams that either went to the Super Bowl or
contended for a title berth. In fact, coupled with the Dolphins’ playoff berth in 2008, Parcells
became the first person in NFL history to lead five different franchises to playoff appearances.
In eight seasons as head coach of the Giants (1983-90), Parcells guided the franchise to two
Super Bowl wins, following the 1986 and 1990 seasons. He concluded his stint with the Giants
after that second Super Bowl victory, and in those eight seasons, the club compiled a regular
season mark of 77-49-1, including six winning seasons among the eight. What makes Parcells’
run with the Giants even more impressive is the fact that prior to taking over the reigns as head
coach in 1983, the team had experienced just one winning campaign in the previous 10 years.
He was named NFL Coach of the Year by at least one major media outlet in 1986 and 1989.
Following a two-year hiatus (1991-92) in which he worked as an analyst for NBC-TV’s cover-
age of the NFL, Parcells returned to the sidelines in 1993 with the New England Patriots. Although
the Patriots posted a composite record of 14-50 in the four years prior to his arrival, Parcells led
the club to a 10-6 record in just his second season in Foxborough (1994), while his fourth and final
year there resulted in an 11-5 record, the AFC East title and a berth in Super Bowl XXI against
Green Bay. Following that 1994 season, he was a consensus choice for NFL Coach of the Year.
He also is one of only five head coaches in NFL history to have led two separate teams to the
Super Bowl, joining Don Shula, Dan Reeves, Dick Vermeil and Mike Holmgren.
In 1997, Parcells moved on to the New York Jets, where he guided the team to a 9-7 record
in his first season as head coach. They barely missed out on an AFC playoff berth, following a
Parcells • 19
stretch of eight straight years (1989-96) in which the club did not compile a winning mark,
including a record of 1-15 in the year prior to his appointment. Not only did the team experi-
ence a three-game improvement the following year (1998) – producing a record of 12-4 – but
they captured the franchise’s first-ever AFC East title. The Jets proceeded to the AFC
Championship game for the first time since the 1982 season, where they were defeated by the
eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium. Following his three-year
stint as the Jets’ head coach, Parcells moved on to the administrative side in 2000, when he
served as the club’s Director of Football Operations, his only year in that post.
After another two-year layoff from football, Parcells became head coach with the Dallas
Cowboys in 2003, and spent the next four years in that position. In his first year there, he led
the team to a record of 10-6 and a Wild Card playoff berth, the club’s first playoff spot since
1999 and its first winning record since 1998. The Cowboys also qualified for the postseason in
Parcells’ final year at the helm. Of the 53 players on the 2007 Cowboys team that finished 13-
3 and won the NFC East, 36 were acquired during Parcells’ four-year tenure. In addition, 16 of
the team’s 22 starters at the end of the season joined the club while Parcells was there.
Parcells began his collegiate playing career at Colgate before transferring to Wichita State.
He then spent 14 years as a collegiate assistant (1964-77), a stretch which consisted of six
different schools, including Florida State from 1970-72, where he served as the Seminoles’
linebackers coach. His first head coaching post came at the Air Force Academy, where he
served the 1978 season. He began his NFL tenure with the New England Patriots in 1980
before heading to the New York Giants in 1981 where he served as defensive coordinator for
the next two campaigns.
Parcells is a native of Oradell, N.J., where he was a member of the first graduating class at
River Dell High School in 1959. As a prep performer, he starred on the school’s football, basket-
ball and baseball teams. He has three daughters, Suzy, Jill and Dallas and three grandchildren.
BILL PARCELLS 19 GIANTS, PATRIOTS, 172 130 1 .569 183 138 1 .570
Chuck Knox 22 Rams, Bills, 186 147 1 .558 193 158 1 .550
JETS, COWBOYS
Paul Brown 21 Browns, Bengals 166 100 6 .621 170 108 6 .609
20 • Parcells
BILL PARCELLS’ CAREER RECORD
REGULAR SEASON PLAYOFFS
YEAR TEAM W L T PCT. W L RESULT
1983 N.Y. Giants 3 12 1 .219 0 0 5th, NFC East
1984 N.Y. Giants 9 7 0 .563 1 1 2nd, NFC East; Reached Divisional Playoffs
1985 N.Y. Giants 10 6 0 .625 1 1 2nd, NFC East; Reached Divisional Playoffs
1986 N.Y. Giants 14 2 0 .875 3 0 1st, NFC East; Won Super Bowl XXI
1987 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 0 0 5th, NFC East
1988 N.Y. Giants 10 6 0 .625 0 0 2nd, NFC East
1989 N.Y. Giants 12 4 0 .750 0 1 1st, NFC East; Reached Divisional Playoffs
1990 N.Y. Giants 13 3 0 .813 3 0 1st, NFC East; Won Super Bowl XXV
1993 New England 5 11 0 .313 0 0 4th, AFC East
1994 New England 10 6 0 .625 0 1 2nd, AFC East; Reached Wild Card Playoffs
1995 New England 6 10 0 .375 0 0 4th, AFC East
1996 New England 11 5 0 .688 2 1 1st, AFC East; Reached Super Bowl XXI
1997 N.Y. Jets 9 7 0 .563 0 0 3rd, AFC East
1998 N.Y. Jets 12 4 0 .750 1 1 1st, AFC East; Reached AFC Championship
1999 N.Y. Jets 8 8 0 .500 0 0 4th, AFC East
2003 Dallas 10 6 0 .625 0 1 2nd, NFC East; Reached Wild Card Playoffs
2004 Dallas 6 10 0 .375 0 0 3rd, NFC East
2005 Dallas 9 7 0 .563 0 0 3rd, NFC East
2006 Dallas 9 7 0 .563 0 1 2nd, NFC East; Reached Wild Card Playoffs
19-YEAR TOTALS 172 130 1 .569 11 8 5 DIVISION TITLES
3 SUPER BOWL BERTHS, 2 WORLD TITLES
JEFF IRELAND
GENERAL MANAGER
COLLEGE: Baylor
NFL: 13th Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Jeff Ireland was named as the Dolphins’ General Manager on January 2, 2008. He joined
the club after a seven-year stint (2001-07) with the Dallas Cowboys, including his last three
seasons there as the team’s Vice President of College and Pro Scouting.
In his role with the Dolphins, Ireland is not only responsible for overseeing and coordinat-
ing the college and pro personnel departments, but also helps manage the team’s salary cap
and player contracts. He supervises all scouting efforts that relate to the college draft, free
agency, the Canadian Football League, and personnel of the other 31 NFL teams. Ireland
works hand in hand with Executive Vice President of Football Operations Bill Parcells and
Head Coach Tony Sparano in implementing a personnel plan to build the Dolphins into a cham-
pionship caliber team.
Inheriting a 1-15 team in 2008, Ireland’s first season in Miami, he worked with Parcells and
Sparano to overhaul the team’s roster. Their efforts resulted in an 11-5 mark, the AFC East title
and a playoff berth, a turnaround unprecedented in NFL annals.
Ireland replaced almost half of the roster, bringing on board 27 new faces, including nine
new starters. One of those newcomers, quarterback Chad Pennington, went on to win the NFL
Comeback Player of the Year award and finished tied for second in voting for the league’s Most
Valuable Player award.
Also among the new faces Ireland brought on board last year were 11 rookies who made
the team, including eight draft choices, three of whom were in the opening day starting lineup.
The team’s first pick of the draft, offensive tackle Jake Long, went on to earn Pro Bowl honors
Parcells/Ireland • 21
at the conclusion of the season. Ireland added rookie talent beyond the draft, as wide receiv-
er Davone Bess had the second-highest single-season reception total in the last 40 years
among undrafted college free agents in their rookie season, while another rookie free agent,
kicker Dan Carpenter, led the Dolphins in scoring.
In 2007, Ireland’s last season in Dallas, the Cowboys went 13-3 and won the NFC East
title. Of the 53 players on the active roster, 38 had been acquired over the three years (2005-
07) Ireland served as the team’s Vice President of Scouting. Seven of those players made the
Pro Bowl during that time, including DeMarcus Ware (Ireland’s first pick as the team’s lead
scout), fellow 2005 fourth round selections Chris Canty and Marion Barber, 2007 draft choice
Nick Folk and two free agent acquisitions that season, Leonard Davis and Ken Hamlin. In addi-
tion, since Ireland arrived in Dallas, seven other Cowboys made their Pro Bowl debuts.
Ireland began his tenure with the Cowboys as the team’s national scout in 2001, evaluat-
ing all of the top collegiate prospects in the country. In his four years in that role, his skill as a
talent evaluator helped lead to the drafting of four Pro Bowl performers, Roy Williams (who was
selected five straight years), Terence Newman, Andre Gurode and Jason Witten.
Prior to joining the Cowboys, Ireland spent four years in Kansas City as an area scout
helping the Chiefs draft players like Dante Hall in the fifth round and Greg Wesley in the third
round. Ireland started his NFL career evaluating talent as an area scout for the National
Football Scouting Combine from 1994-1996.
Before becoming a full-time talent evaluator, Ireland helped coach special teams at the
University of North Texas from 1992-1993. He was a four-year starter as a placekicker at Baylor
University from 1988-1991, finishing his collegiate career third on Baylor’s all time scoring list
with 213 points. His 45 career field goals, which included a 58-yard effort against Rice in 1991,
established a school record for field goals made.
Ireland, an Abilene, Texas native, is the stepson of Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame line-
backer/center E.J. Holub and the grandson of former Philadelphia Eagles player and longtime
Chicago Bears personnel executive Jim Parmer. Jeff and his wife, Rachel, have twin
daughters, Haley and Hannah, a son, Riley, and a baby girl, Annie.
BRYAN WIEDMEIER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-NFL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
COLLEGE: Carroll
NFL: 29th Season
DOLPHINS: 29th Season
Entering his 29th season with the Dolphins, Bryan Wiedmeier was named Senior Vice
President - NFL Affairs and Special Projects in July, 2009. In this capacity, he is the team’s
primary representative in National Football League affairs and works closely with CEO Mike
Dee on a variety of special projects.
With more than a quarter century of service to the Dolphins, Wiedmeier is uniquely quali-
fied to provide leadership in both team and league affairs. He serves on a number of NFL com-
mittees, is an original member of the NFL Management Council’s Working Club Executive
Committee and is a Trustee of the NFL Player Insurance Trust.
Wiedmeier’s professional career began with the Dolphins in 1981. His club management
experience includes business operations, football administration and labor. He earned his J.D.
from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar. He received
his B.A. in business from Carroll College, which he attended on a football scholarship and
served as a team captain in his senior year. He was the starting center for the school’s 1978
undefeated Hall of Fame team.
He is married to Mary K. They have five children, Lauren, Victoria, John, Danielle and
Matthew, ranging in age from 16 to 22. He and his family reside in Miramar, Fla.
22 • Ireland/Wiedmeier
BILL GALANTE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-OPERATIONS
Bill Galante is in his 16th season with the Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium. As Senior
Vice President - Operations, Galante is responsible for the supervision of the ticket operations for
the Dolphins, while overseeing several business aspects, including facility operations, game
operations and team travel. In 2007, those duties included managing all the logistics involved in
hosting the NFL’s first-ever regular season game overseas in London, and he handled those
same challenges in 2008 when the Dolphins traveled to Canada to play the Bills in Toronto.
Galante spent his first six years in Miami overseeing the stadium’s ticket sales, including the
last three seasons as Vice President - Ticket Sales and Operations. During that time, he also
oversaw the ticket operations of the Florida Marlins, including their inaugural season in 1993 and
their World Championship season in 1997. He began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1983.
Bill and his wife, Barbara, are members of the ALS Association, which works toward finding
a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. They live in Plantation with their son, Christian.
HARVEY GREENE
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-MEDIA RELATIONS
COLLEGE: Pennsylvania
NFL: 21st Season
DOLPHINS: 21st Season
Harvey Greene is in his 21st season with the Miami Dolphins, and was named as Senior
Vice President - Media Relations in January of 2002. He and his staff are responsible for imple-
menting the team’s media policy on both a local and a national level.
During his tenure with the Dolphins, Greene and his staff twice were recipients of the Pete
Rozelle Award, an annual honor awarded by the Professional Football Writers of America to
the NFL’s best public relations department. In addition, Greene also has worked on the NFL
PR staff at 19 of the past 20 Super Bowls and at the 1992 Pro Bowl.
Prior to joining the Dolphins, Greene spent almost four seasons as the Director of Media
Relations for the New York Yankees (1986-89), and three years as Director of Public Relations and
Broadcasting for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1983-86), where he twice won the McHugh/ Splaver
Award as the outstanding PR Director in the NBA. During his tenure with the Yankees and the
Cavaliers, he was a member of league PR staffs for both the World Series and the NBA Finals.
On an international level, he served as an Assistant Venue Press Chief for the men’s and
women’s basketball competition at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and for the 1994
Soccer World Cup, supervised media center operations for figure skating and short-track
speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, and was the Assistant
Venue Press Chief for the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009.
Galante/Greene • 23
For more than 20 years, Greene was on the Board of Directors for the Max Kase B’nai B’rith
Sports Lodge. He was a press officer at the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston and served
as a press advance lead for President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton during portions
of her 2007-08 presidential campaign. He received his B.A. with honors from the University of
Pennsylvania and resides in Parkland with his wife, Cathy.
TERY HOWARD
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Tery Howard is entering her 11th season with the Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium
as the head of information technology. She joined the Dolphins after 15 years with Carnival
Cruise Lines, where she managed all of Carnival’s shipboard technologies.
Under Howard’s leadership, Land Shark Stadium has implemented numerous leading edge
technologies, spearheaded the integration of wireless technology throughout the stadium,
using innovative systems architecture, while also developing new data centers on-site.
Howard’s team also oversees the football operations technologies, providing the business
intelligence needed to sustain a competitive advantage. Howard and her team focus on ensur-
ing that both the Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium are at the forefront of the industry.
Respected by her colleagues and the business world, Howard is frequently called upon to
contribute to IT presentations, business panel discussions and conferences. She is actively
involved with several advisory boards, including vice president of the South Florida SIM
Chapter, vice-chair of the ICoast CIO Council and co-chair of the FIU MSMIS program.
Howard received both her undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Business Administration
from Florida International University. She is married to Eric Howard and has three children,
Natalie, Charlie and Monica.
JILL R. STRAFACI
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
COLLEGE: Florida
NFL: 21st Season
DOLPHINS: 21st Season
Beginning her 21st season with the Dolphins, Jill Strafaci assumed her current role as
Senior Vice President - Finance and Administration in March of 2000 after serving as Vice
President - Finance (1995-99) and Treasurer (1990-94). She originally joined the Dolphins as
Assistant Chief Financial Officer in October, 1989. In her current position, she oversees the
financial management of the club. Her duties include all financial operations of the team,
24 • Greene/Howard/Strafaci
including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, insurance, human resources and admin-
istration of the club’s employee benefit plans, while also assisting with special projects. In addi-
tion, she is responsible for the financial consolidation and reporting for Dolphin Enterprises,
which includes the South Florida Stadium Corporation. She also oversees the Miami Dolphins
Foundation, which she helped implement in 1995. Strafaci interacts with the NFL on financial
matters and works closely on league-wide reporting and revenue sharing issues.
Before joining the Dolphins, Strafaci, a CPA, was a tax specialist with Price Waterhouse
in Miami for six years, specializing in the areas of professional sports and real estate. She
also worked for an accounting firm in her native Sarasota.
Strafaci graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 (accounting/finance), where she
was a four-year letter-winner on the Lady Gator golf team. She resides in Davie with her hus-
band, Frank, and their sons, Trent and Ty.
SCOTT LOFT
VICE PRESIDENT-TICKET SALES AND SERVICES
Scott Loft is in his second season as Vice President - Ticket Sales and Services for the
Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium. He is responsible for the Dolphins and stadium’s
overall strategy and tactics for all ticket sales and customer service including; season ticket
sales, group ticket sales, Executive Suites, Club Level Memberships and customer service.
Prior to joining the Dolphins and stadium, Loft spent five years (2002-07) as the Executive
Director of Ticket Sales and Marketing for the Jacksonville Jaguars where he oversaw all
aspects of ticket sales and marketing, including the local oversight of the ticketing functions for
Super Bowl XXXIX.
Before entering the NFL, Loft worked five years (1996-2002) with the NHL’s Nashville
Predators. He was one of the expansion team’s first employees in 1996, where his ticket sales
team became the first NHL or NBA organizations to qualify for expansion by selling over
12,000 season tickets before the franchise was awarded. Loft began his sports career with the
NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent nine seasons (1988-96), culminating as the team’s
Director of Ticket Sales.
Loft received his undergraduate degree from Ball State University and his Master’s Degree
from Temple University. He lives in Parkland with his wife, Cathy, and son, Josh.
WHAT A RUSH
The Dolphins have fielded one of the top pass rushing teams in the NFL throughout the
past decade. From 1998-2008, the Dolphins totaled 462 sacks, third best in the NFL, trailing
only Pittsburgh (473) and the New York Giants (466). Over this 11-year period, the Dolphins
have had ten individual double-digit sack seasons, including six by Jason Taylor, two by Trace
Armstrong and one each by Adewale Ogunleye and Joey Porter. In fact, Armstrong led the
AFC in sacks in 2000 with 16.5, Taylor led the NFL in 2002 with 18.5, Ogunleye topped the
AFC in 2003 with 15 and Porter led the AFC with 17.5 sacks in 2008.
Strafaci/Loft • 25
CHRIS OVERHOLT
VICE PRESIDENT-CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND BROADCASTING
Chris Overholt enters his fourth season with the Miami Dolphins and Land Shark Stadium.
As Vice President - Corporate Partnerships and Broadcasting, he is responsible for leading the
organization’s efforts in selling corporate sponsorships as well as overseeing all of the team’s
radio and television broadcast relationships.
Prior to joining the Dolphins, Overholt served as the Executive Vice President, Business
Operations and Chief Marketing Officer of the Bank Atlantic Center and the Florida Panthers
Hockey Club from 2003-05. Previously, he was Vice President, Sales & Service of Maple Leaf
Sports & Entertainment Ltd. from 1998-2003 where he was responsible for the marketing and
ticket sales planning and execution of Canada’s two top professional sports enterprises, the
NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. Overholt joined MLSEL from the
Toronto Raptors, where he had served as the Director, Corporate Marketing from 1996-98.
A 1987 graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Overholt also graduated from the
Harvard Business School Executive General Managers Program in 2001.
Overholt resides in Parkland with his wife, Nikki, and their two sons, Kyle and Dylan.
MATT THOMAS
VICE PRESIDENT-GENERAL COUNSEL AND FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION
Matt Thomas enters his 12th season with the Dolphins. Thomas’ football administration
functions include assisting with the management of the salary cap, player contract negotia-
tions, football budgeting and acting as a liaison with the NFL Management Council on salary
cap compliance and other labor and legal matters. As general counsel, his responsibilities
include drafting agreements with the Club’s media and marketing partners and other service
providers, handling all general legal matters and coordinating efforts with the Club’s outside
counsel.
Thomas is a graduate of the University of Denver, University of South Dakota School of Law
and the New York University School of Law. He is single and resides in Weston.
26 • Overholt/Thomas
COACHING STAFF
TONY SPARANO
HEAD COACH
Tony Sparano, entering his 11th season in the NFL and his 26th year in the coaching pro-
fession overall, was named the eighth head coach in Miami Dolphins history on January 16,
2008. He came to the Dolphins after spending the previous five years with the Dallas Cowboys.
He also joined the team with five years of experience as a head coach at the collegiate level.
In his first year as the Dolphins’ head coach in 2008, Sparano guided the team to a single-
season turnaround matched just once in NFL history. Taking over a 1-15 squad from a year
earlier, he led the Dolphins to an 11-5 record and the AFC East title. His ten-game improve-
ment has been achieved only one other time in league annals, in 1999 when the Indianapolis
Colts went from 3-13 to 13-3:
MIAMI DOLPHINS 1-15 (2007) 11-5 (2008) +10 AFC EAST CHAMPIONS, 0-1,
Indianapolis Colts 3-13 (1998) 13-3 (1999) +10 0-1, Reached Divisional Round
In addition, since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978, there have been eight
teams that have experienced a 1-15 season, including the 2007 Dolphins. With their 11-5 fin-
ish in 2008, the Dolphins under Sparano have posted the best record of any of those teams
the year following their 1-15 season and are the only one of those teams to qualify for the play-
offs the next year. In fact, of the previous seven teams, just two went on to post a winning
record the following season, most recently the 1997 Jets, who under the guidance of first-year
Head Coach Bill Parcells, went 9-7 a year after finishing with a 1-15 mark in 1996.
Sparano • 27
RECORD FOLLOWING 1-15 SEASON
FOLLOWING YEAR
TEAM 1-15 YEAR (COACH) RECORD (COACH)
New Orleans 1980 (Dick Nolan, Dick Stanfel) 4-12 (Bum Phillips)
Dallas 1989 (Jimmy Johnson) 7-9 (Jimmy Johnson)
New England 1990 (Dick MacPherson) 6-10 (Dick MacPherson)
Indianapolis 1991 (Ted Marchibroda) 9-7 (Ted Marchibroda)
N.Y. Jets 1996 (Rich Kotite) 9-7 (Bill Parcells)
San Diego 2000 (Mike Riley) 5-11 (Mike Riley)
For his efforts, Sparano was named as 2008 NFL Coach of the Year by the NFL Alumni and
the Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America, and AFC Coach of the Year
by the Kansas City 101 Committee. He shared USA Today’s Coach of the Year honors with
Atlanta’s Mike Smith. In addition, he finished second by one vote for the Associated Press (AP)
NFL Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the 2008 Motorola NFL Coach of the Year.
Working under Sparano’s mantra of “Tough, Smart, Disciplined,” the Dolphins lived up to
those words by playing aggressive and intelligent football all season long. Sparano had the
team playing hard, rebounding from a 2-4 start to win nine of their last ten games to finish at
11-5 and capture the AFC East title. That strong finish was reflective on an individual game
basis as well, as the Dolphins outscored their opponents 82-62 in the fourth quarter and held
the ball for ten minutes or more in that quarter in seven of their games last year.
Sparano and his staff were innovative in introducing a new offense, the “Wildcat,” in the
midst of the season, and that formation went on to pile up 580 yards (including an average of
6.1 yards per rush) and eight touchdowns in the 91 times it was used. He emphasized the
importance of protecting the football, a lesson that was well-learned by the team. The Dolphins
committed just 13 turnovers and, along with the New York Giants last year, set a new NFL
record for fewest turnovers in a 16-game season, breaking the old mark of 14 turnovers set in
1990 by the Giants. In addition, the Dolphins’ takeaway-giveaway ratio of plus-17 led the NFL
in that category this past season. As another measure of the team’s discipline, Miami commit-
ted only 81 penalties, the fewest by a Dolphin team since 1993 (81).
On an individual basis, playing under Sparano, veterans Chad Pennington and Joey Porter
enjoyed career years. Pennington finished second in the NFL in passing with a rating of 97.4,
going 321-476 for 3,653 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Porter, en route
to being named a Pro Bowl starter, had 17.5 sacks to finish first in the AFC and set a new
Dolphin single-season sack record for linebackers. Under Sparano’s guidance, Ronnie Brown
made his first Pro Bowl, and Sparano integrated a group of veteran newcomers with key
returnees from a year earlier while quickly developing rookies such as Jake Long, Phillip
Merling, Kendall Langford, Davone Bess and Dan Carpenter.
With the Cowboys, Sparano served as the team’s tight ends coach from 2003-04, offensive
line/running game coordinator in 2005, assistant head coach/offensive line/running game coor-
dinator in 2006 and assistant head coach/offensive line in 2007. During those five years, the
Cowboys qualified for the playoffs three times, including 2007 when they won the NFC East
with a 13-3 record.
In 2006, with Sparano as the Cowboys’ primary play caller, the team ranked fifth in the NFL
in total offense, as they averaged 360.8 yards per game. In addition, their 425 points scored was
the fourth-highest total in the NFL. Of the team’s 52 touchdowns on the year, 21 came via the
ground, the third-highest figure in the league. Quarterback Tony Romo – in his first season as
an NFL starter after having joined the team as an undrafted college free agent in 2003 – com-
pleted 220 of 337 passes (63.5%) for 2,903 yards with 19 TDs, 13 INTs and a passer rating of
95.1 despite only starting the final 10 games. He was one of four Cowboys on the offensive side
of the ball to be selected to the NFC Pro Bowl squad (T Flozell Adams, C Andre Gurode, TE
Jason Witten), the most offensive players to represent Dallas in the annual all-star game since
1996, also the last time the team sent a quarterback to the Pro Bowl. In addition, Dallas pro-
duced a pair of 1,000-yard receivers in 2006 (Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn) and a 1,000-yard
rusher (Julius Jones), just the second time in team history that this has occurred (1979).
In Sparano’s first year with the Cowboys, rookie tight end Jason Witten, a third-round draft
choice that year, caught 35 passes for 347 yards and a TD. His reception total that year tied
for fourth among all NFL rookies and was first among the league’s rookie tight ends. The fol-
lowing season, Witten established himself as one of the NFL’s premier tight ends as he totaled
87 receptions for 980 yards and six TDs, becoming the first Cowboys tight end to make the Pro
Bowl since Jay Novacek in 1995. Witten’s reception and yardage totals both led all NFC tight
28 • Sparano
ends and ranked second in the NFL. Over a three season span (2005-07), four different
Cowboys offensive linemen were selected to the Pro Bowl a total of five times, including three
in 2007 (T Flozell Adams, G Leonard Davis and C Andre Gurode). Over the last two seasons
in that period (2006-07), the Cowboys totaled 35 rushing touchdowns, the fifth-highest total in
the NFL in that stretch and the top figure among NFC clubs. Julius Jones surpassed the 1,000-
yard rushing barrier in 2006 with 1,084 yards, while Marion Barber, who fell just 25 yards shy
of the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2007 but averaged 4.8 yards per attempt (204-975), com-
piled 24 rushing touchdowns over that two year period (2006-07), the second-highest total in
the NFL over that stretch.
Sparano got his start in the NFL as offensive quality control coach with the Cleveland
Browns in 1999 – the first year that the team resumed play following a three-year absence. The
next year, he was promoted to offensive line coach, where he oversaw a unit that allowed 40
sacks, 20 fewer than they did the year before. He moved on to the Washington Redskins in
2001, where he served as that team’s tight ends coach. He assumed the same role with the
Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002, and that year the team’s tight ends totaled 69 receptions for 712
yards and six TDs, including 43 catches for 461 yards and four scores by Kyle Brady.
Immediately preceding his NFL tenure, Sparano was the head coach at the University of
New Haven from 1994-98, where his teams made a pair of trips to the Division II playoffs dur-
ing that time, including a runner-up finish in 1997. He was named the New York Metropolitan
Football Writers Division II Coach of the Year that season and was the New England Football
Writers Division II/III Coach of the Year in both 1995 and 1997.
Sparano began his coaching career at New Haven in 1984, where he spent four seasons
tutoring the offensive line and serving as recruiting coordinator at the school. He moved on to
Boston University in 1988 and served the next six years at the school. His first two years were
spent as the Terriers’ offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator and academic liaison before
being promoted to offensive coordinator in 1990, spending his final four years there in that
post, including the 1993 season when the team put together an 11-0 mark.
Sparano was a four-year letterman at New Haven, where he started at center and went on
to earn his degree in criminal law. He is a native of West Haven, Conn., where he attended
Richard C. Lee High School. Sparano and his wife, Jeanette, have two sons, Tony and Andrew
- both members of the University at Albany (N.Y.) football team - and a daughter, Ryan Leigh.
Sparano • 29
TONY SPARANO’S CAREER RECORD (Continued)
REGULAR POST- POSTSEASON
YEAR TEAM POSITION SEASON SEASON RECAP
1994 Univ. of New Haven Head Coach 7-3
1995 Univ. of New Haven Head Coach 9-0-1 1-1 Reached D-II
Quarterfinals (Ferris
St.)
1996 Univ. of New Haven Head Coach 7-3
1997 Univ. of New Haven Head Coach 9-1 3-1 Reached D-II
Championship (N.
Colorado)
1998 Univ. of New Haven Head Coach 5-5
1999 Cleveland Browns Off. Quality Control 2-14
2000 Cleveland Browns Offensive Line 3-13
2001 Washington Redskins Tight Ends 8-8
2002 Jacksonville Jaguars Tight Ends 6-10
2003 Dallas Cowboys Tight Ends 10-6 0-1 Reached Wild Card
Game (Carolina)
2004 Dallas Cowboys Tight Ends 6-10
2005 Dallas Cowboys OL/Run Game Coord. 9-7
2006 Dallas Cowboys Asst. HC/OL 9-7 0-1 Reached Wild Card
Game (Seattle)
2007 Dallas Cowboys Asst. HC/OL 13-3 0-1 Reached Divisional
Round (N.Y. Giants)
2008 Miami Dolphins Head Coach 11-5 0-1 AFC East Champions/
Reached Wild Card
Game (Baltimore)
GALLERY OF LEGENDS
On Wednesday, November 2, 2005, the “Gallery of Legends”
made its public debut at Dolphin Stadium. Located at Gate D on the
Club Level of the stadium, the Gallery is a tribute to the history of
Miami Dolphins football. Special exhibits were created to track the
team’s history, from its inception in 1966 to the present. Features
include Dolphins memorabilia and photographs, as well as ele-
ments of life in South Florida and a Dan Marino timeline through
those years. It also consists of such artifacts as the chairs the players
used for meetings at St. Thomas University, in addition to the office desk utilized by Hall of
Fame Head Coach Don Shula.
30 • Sparano/Gallery of Legends
JOHN BONAMEGO
SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR
John Bonamego is entering his second season in his current role after being named the
Dolphins’ special teams coordinator on January 28, 2008. His appointment followed a two-
year stint in the same capacity with the New Orleans Saints. He now has been an NFL assis-
tant for 10 seasons, and during that time the teams with which he has coached have won five
divisional titles and advanced to a pair of conference championship games.
In Bonamego’s first season overseeing the Dolphins’ special teams unit, he helped to
develop a pair of undrafted rookies who proved critical for the club in 2008. Kicker Dan
Carpenter, an all-rookie selection, connected on all 40 PATs and 21 of his 25 field goal
attempts as he compiled a team-best 103 points. Davone Bess took over as the team’s pri-
mary punt returner and put together an 11.0-yard average on 21 returns, the sixth-best mark
in the AFC, 10th in the NFL and second in the league among qualifying rookies.
While Bonamego was with the Saints, his unit proved pivotal in catapulting the club to a
10-6 record and the NFC South crown in Bonamego’s first season of 2006, as it recorded two
signature plays during the course of the season. The first occurred in a Monday night game
against Atlanta on September 25 – the first game back at the Superdome following Hurricane
Katrina – when Curtis Deloach recovered a Steve Gleason blocked punt in the end zone to
open the scoring en route to a 23-3 victory as the Saints started 3-0 for just the fifth time in
franchise history. Two weeks later against Tampa Bay, rookie Reggie Bush’s 65-yard punt
return for a touchdown with 4:17 remaining in the contest erased a 21-17 deficit and gave the
Saints a 24-21 victory. Prior to his tenure with the Saints, Bonamego tutored the special
teams unit with the Green Bay Packers from 2003-05. He got his start in the NFL as assis-
tant special teams coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999, where he worked with Larry
Pasquale (1999) and Frank Gansz, Sr. (2000-01), before being promoted to special teams
coordinator in 2002.
In Bonamego’s seven seasons heading up a special teams unit, his groups have finished
in the top 10 in the NFL in overall special teams rankings, under a formula devised by the
Dallas Morning News, on four occasions. This includes a No. 3 finish by his Jacksonville
Jaguars squad of 2002, which blocked four kicks and was second in the league in kickoff cov-
erage. Also that year, punter Chris Hanson was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad. In the
past seven seasons, his units blocked a total of 13 kicks, consisting of seven field goals, five
punts and two PATs. They recorded at least one blocked kick in each of those seven cam-
paigns.
Prior to starting his NFL stint, Bonamego held assistant posts at Maine (1988-91), Lehigh
(1992) and Army (1993-98). In 1987, he also coached at Mt. Pleasant (Mich.) High School
and was a player-coach in Europe with the Verona (Italy) Redskins. A wide receiver and quar-
terback at Central Michigan, Bonamego earned his degree in health and fitness from the
school in 1987. In May of 2009, Bonamego was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters from
his alma mater after delivering the commencement address to the school’s 2009 graduates.
He earned his master’s in physical education from Maine in 1992, and is a graduate of Paw
Paw (Mich.) High School. He also earned an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan in
2009. Bonamego and his wife, Paulette, have two sons, Javier and Giovanni, and a daughter,
Bellina
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JOHN BONAMEGO’S COACHING CAREER
1988-91 Maine – Graduate Assistant (1988-89)
– Wide Receivers/Special Teams Coach (1990-91)
1992 Lehigh – Running Backs/Assistant Special Teams Coach
1993-98 Army – Assistant Outside Linebackers Coach (1993)
– Special Teams Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (1994-98)
1999-2002 Jacksonville Jaguars – Assistant Special Teams Coach (1999-2001)
– Special Teams Coordinator (2002)
2003-05 Green Bay Packers – Special Teams Coordinator
2006-07 New Orleans Saints – Special Teams Coordinator
2008- Miami Dolphins – Special Teams Coordinator
TODD BOWLES
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/SECONDARY
COLLEGE: Temple
NFL: Tenth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Todd Bowles is entering his second season in his current post, having been named to the
position on January 23, 2008. Prior to joining the Dolphins he had spent the previous three
years as the secondary coach with the Dallas Cowboys.
In Bowles’ first season with the Dolphins, the team’s defensive backs accounted for 14
interceptions, the most by that position since 2003 when the Dolphins’ secondary that year
recorded 18 picks. Their total last year included a team-high five by cornerback Andre ́
Goodman, the most of his seven-year career. In addition, the three interceptions by Will Allen
were his most since his rookie season of 2001.
In Bowles’ three years in Dallas, three Cowboys defensive backs were chosen to a com-
bined five Pro Bowls, including three by safety Roy Williams. In 2007, three-fourths of Dallas’
backfield was selected to the NFC All-Star squad, as cornerback Terence Newman and safe-
ty Ken Hamlin joined Williams in Honolulu. Over those three seasons (2005-07), the Cowboys
as a team came up with 52 interceptions, tied for the third-highest total in the NFC during that
span. Before going to the Cowboys, Bowles had a four-year stint (2001-04) on the staff of the
Cleveland Browns, including the first three years as the defensive nickel package coach and
the final season as secondary coach. In that 2004 season, the Browns ranked fifth in the
league in pass defense, as they allowed an average of just 181.3 passing yards per game. In
Bowles’ first year with Cleveland, the Browns led the league and set a franchise record with 33
interceptions, 28 of which were accounted for by defensive backs, including 10 by rookie
Anthony Henry. Bowles’ first NFL coaching position came as defensive backs coach with the
New York Jets in 2000, when he helped the unit to a No. 6 NFL ranking in pass defense, per-
mitting an average of only 183.3 yards passing per outing.
Bowles, a native of Elizabeth, N.J., was a four-year letterman as a defensive back at Temple
University (1982-85). He went on to play eight seasons in the NFL, including stints with
Washington (1986-90, 1992-93) and San Francisco (1991). In his career, he appeared in 117
regular season games and accounted for 15 interceptions. He was a member of the Redskins
team that captured the Super Bowl XXII championship following the 1987 season. Upon con-
clusion of his playing career, Bowles worked in the player personnel department of the Green
Bay Packers from 1995-96. He was defensive coordinator/secondary coach at Morehouse
College in 1997 and defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Grambling State from
1998-99. He and his wife, Taneka, reside in Parkland, Fla. Bowles has a daughter, Sydni, and
two sons, Todd Jr. and Troy.
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TODD BOWLES’ COACHING CAREER
1997 Morehouse College – Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
1998-99 Grambling State – Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
2000 New York Jets – Defensive Backs Coach
2001-04 Cleveland Browns – Defensive Nickel Package Coach (2001-03)
– Secondary Coach (2004)
2005-07 Dallas Cowboys – Secondary Coach
2008- Miami Dolphins – Assistant Head Coach/Secondary
STEVE BUSH
OFFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL
COLLEGE: Southern
Connecticut State
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Steve Bush embarks on his second season as an NFL assistant in 2009. Prior to joining
the Dolphins, he experienced a successful 26-year run as a coach at both the high school and
collegiate levels.
In Bush’s first season with the Dolphins, the offense committed a total of only 33 penalties,
tied for the fourth-lowest figure in the NFL. In addition, the Dolphins compiled a 5.7-yard aver-
age per offensive play, the fourth-best mark in the AFC and seventh in the NFL.
From 2000-04, Bush served on a Syracuse staff headed up by Dolphins defensive coordi-
nator Paul Pasqualoni, when he was the school’s defensive backs coach (2000) and quarter-
backs coach (2001-04). In that 2000 season, Bush coached cornerback Will Allen, a first-team
All-Big East selection that year who went on to become a first-round draft choice of the Giants
in 2001 and is currently with the Dolphins. Immediately preceding his tenure with the Dolphins,
Bush was the head coach at West Genesee (N.Y.) High School for three years (2005-07), and
in 2007 he guided the school to a record of 11-2 and its first New York State Class AA state
title.
Bush got his start in the coaching profession as a graduate assistant at Southern
Connecticut State, where he served from 1982-83. He moved on to Springfield College where
he was the school’s defensive coordinator/secondary coach from 1984-85. That was followed
by stints as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at the University of New Haven from
1986-87 and defensive coordinator/secondary coach at Boston University from 1988-89.
During the 1986 campaign, he worked alongside Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano, also a
member of that staff. The pair also served together at BU from 1988-89. Bush moved on as a
head coach at the high school ranks, first at Longmeadow (Mass.) High from 1990-92 and then
at Manalapan (N.J.) High from 1993-99.
Bush was a defensive back at Southern Connecticut State (1978-81), where he earned
both his undergraduate and master’s degrees. He and his wife, Maria, have two daughters,
Kacey and Leah, and two sons, Kevin and Shane.
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STEVE BUSH’S COACHING CAREER
1982-83 Southern Connecticut State – Graduate Assistant
1984-85 Springfield College – Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
1986-87 New Haven - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
1988-89 Boston University – Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
1990-92 Longmeadow (Mass.) High School – Head Coach
1993-99 Manalapan (N.J.) High School - Head Coach
2000-04 Syracuse – Defensive Backs Coach (2000)
– Quarterbacks Coach (2001-04)
2005-07 West Genesee (N.Y.) High School – Head Coach
2008- Miami Dolphins – Offensive Quality Control Coach
DAVID CORRAO
DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL
COLLEGE: Arizona
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
David Corrao is entering his second season as both an NFL assistant and a member of the
Dolphins’ coaching staff in 2009.
In Corrao’s first season with the Dolphins, the defense ranked in the top eight in both total
takeaways (5T) and sacks (8) in the NFL.
Corrao joined the Dolphins after coaching the linebackers at the University of Mississippi in
2007. He served as a defensive graduate assistant coach at Ole Miss the previous two years
(2005-06), when he worked with linebacker Patrick Willis, a first-round draft choice of the San
Francisco 49ers in 2007 and the 2007 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year. Prior to
joining the Ole Miss staff, Corrao tutored the tight ends at Northeastern University in 2004.
After several years coaching in the high school ranks, he served as a graduate assistant at
Syracuse University from 2000-03. During his tenure at the school, Corrao worked under
Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, then the head coach with the Orange.
Corrao attended the University of San Diego, where he was a member of the football team
as a freshman in 1992. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the
University of Arizona in 1997 and a master’s in instructional design development & evaluation
from Syracuse in 2003. He is a graduate of Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo, Calif.
Corrao lives in South Florida with his wife, Trisha.
34 • Bush/Corrao
DAVE DeGUGLIELMO
OFFENSIVE LINE
Dave DeGuglielmo was named the Dolphins’ offensive line coach on January 15, 2009. He
comes to the team having spent the past five seasons as a member of the New York Giants staff,
including the past four as assistant offensive line coach.
DeGuglielmo (pronounced Day-Ghoul-Yell-Mo) joined the New York Giants in 2004 as the
assistant offensive line/quality control coach and was elevated to his most recent position, assis-
tant offensive line coach, in 2005. During his tenure (2004-08), the Giants consistently ranked in
the top ten in the NFL in rushing. The Giants are one of only four NFL teams to have put togeth-
er a 4.0-yard average per rush attempt or better each of the past four seasons (2005-08). Also
during this four-year stretch, the Giants allowed 28 or fewer sacks each time. The team also qual-
ified for the playoffs in each of those four seasons, the first time in franchise history that the
Giants had earned four consecutive playoff berths. In 2008, the team led the league and estab-
lished a new franchise record with 2,518 rushing yards as well as an average of 5.0 yards per
carry. A member of the Super Bowl XLII Champion staff, DeGuglielmo also assisted in tutoring
2009 Pro Bowl selections guard Chris Snee and center Shaun O’Hara, the first Giants offensive
linemen named to the Pro Bowl since guard Ron Stone in 2001.
Prior to entering the NFL coaching ranks, DeGuglielmo spent 13 seasons at the collegiate
level, including the final five at the University of South Carolina (1999-2003), where he tutored
the offensive line for two years (1999, 2003), and the offensive tackles and tight ends for the bal-
ance (2000-02). While with the Gamecocks, he helped return the institution back to respectabili-
ty within the Southeastern Conference, which included two Outback Bowl victories over Ohio
State at the conclusion of the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2003, South Carolina was ranked
nationally and first in the SEC by giving up just 11 sacks in 12 games. Before joining South
Carolina, he spent two seasons as the offensive line coach for the University of Connecticut
(1997-98), where the Huskies won a school-record ten games and appeared in the 1998 NCAA
1-AA playoffs, the first postseason appearance in school history. Prior to that, DeGuglielmo spent
four seasons (1993-96) at his alma mater Boston University, the first three as offensive line coach
and the final one as assistant head coach. In his first season at BU, the school posted an 11-0
mark in the regular season and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Division I-AA playoffs.
DeGuglielmo began his coaching career at Boston College, spending two seasons with the
Eagles (1991-92), where he was the school’s graduate assistant offensive line coach.
DeGuglielmo grew up in Lexington, Mass., and was a four-year letter-winning offensive line-
man at Boston University (1987-90), while playing both the guard and center positions. In fact,
Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano was the offensive line coach on the BU staff in each of
DeGuglielmo’s final three seasons. A two-time Yankee Conference All-Academic Player and a
First Team All-New England selection, he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1990 and a master’s
degree in 1991.
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GEORGE DeLEONE
TIGHT ENDS
COLLEGE: Connecticut
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
George DeLeone is entering his third season as an NFL assistant coach and his second
with the Dolphins in 2009.
Under DeLeone’s tutelage last year, Dolphins tight ends combined to catch 67 passes for
926 yards and 11 touchdowns. The yardage total by the group was the most-ever by the
Dolphins’ tight end position while their 11 touchdowns tied for the most. Anthony Fasano col-
lected 34 catches for 454 yards and seven scores. His seven touchdowns not only tied for the
most-ever by a Dolphins tight end (Keith Jackson, 1994), but it also tied for the third-highest
figure by an NFL tight end last year.
Prior to joining the Dolphins, DeLeone was the offensive coordinator at Temple University
the previous two seasons (2006-07), while also tutoring the interior offensive linemen in 2007
and the quarterbacks in 2006. Prior to that, he was the run game coordinator/offensive line
coach at the University of Mississippi in 2005. DeLeone’s first year in the NFL came in 1997
when he coached the offensive line with the San Diego Chargers.
A bulk of his coaching career has been spent at Syracuse University, where he served as
an assistant from 1985-96 and 1998-2004. During that 19-year span he served in a variety of
roles including offensive line coach (1985-86, 2000-04), offensive coordinator (1987-96),
defensive coordinator (1998) and quarterbacks coach (1999). He also held the title of associ-
ate head coach from 1998-2004, all while Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni was
the head coach there. During DeLeone’s time tutoring the offensive line, five of his pupils were
drafted into the NFL. In 10 years as offensive coordinator, five of his players were first-team
All-America selections. In his 19 years with the Orange, the team produced 15 winning records
and appeared in 13 bowl games.
DeLeone began his coaching career at Southern Connecticut State in 1970 as offensive
line coach. After six years in that post he was promoted to head coach in 1976 and served four
years in that role. In 1980, he moved on to Rutgers as an assistant where he was the Scarlet
Knights’ defensive line coach (1980), defensive coordinator (1981-82) and offensive
line/special teams coach (1983). In DeLeone’s three years coaching on the defensive side of
the ball at Rutgers, the team allowed an average of just 19.5 points per game over that 33-
game span. He was appointed offensive coordinator at Holy Cross in 1984 and in his lone year
at the school, running back Gil Fenerty rushed for 1,211 yards, a school single-season record
at the time and now the third-highest figure.
A native of New Haven, Conn., DeLeone earned his bachelor’s degree in physical educa-
tion from the University of Connecticut and his master’s in education from Southern
Connecticut State. He and his late wife, Roberta, have two sons, Andy, a graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania, and Mark, a graduate of the University of Iowa.
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GEORGE DeLEONE’S COACHING CAREER
1970-79 Southern Connecticut State – Offensive Line Coach (1970-75)
– Head Coach (1976-79)
1980-83 Rutgers – Defensive Line Coach (1980)
– Defensive Coordinator (1981-82)
– Offensive Line/Special Teams Coach (1983)
1984 Holy Cross – Offensive Coordinator
1985-96 Syracuse – Offensive Line Coach (1985-86)
– Offensive Coordinator (1987-96)
1997 San Diego Chargers – Offensive Line Coach
1998-2004 Syracuse – Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator (1998)
– Associated Head Coach/Quarterbacks (1999)
– Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line (2000-04)
2005 Mississippi – Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
2006-07 Temple – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach (2006)
– Offensive Coordinator/Interior Offensive Linemen (2007)
2008- Miami Dolphins – Tight Ends Coach
KARL DORRELL
WIDE RECEIVERS
COLLEGE: UCLA
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Karl Dorrell enters his second season on the Dolphins’ coaching staff, having joined the
club following a five-year stint (2003-07) as head coach at UCLA.
In Dorrell’s first season with the Dolphins, three different wide receivers attained the 50-
catch plateau, just the second time (also 2006) in franchise history that has happened. Ted
Ginn, Jr. led the way with 56 receptions, 22 more than he had in his rookie season of 2007.
Greg Camarillo caught 55 passes in just 11 games before a knee injury ended his season.
Entering 2008, he had recorded a total of eight catches in 19 NFL games. Rookie Davone Bess
accounted for 54 catches, the second-highest figure ever for an NFL undrafted rookie free
agent in his rookie season.
During Dorrell’s time heading up the Bruins’ program, the school went 35-27 and appeared
in a bowl game all five seasons. In 2005, UCLA went 10-2, recorded a victory over
Northwestern in the Sun Bowl and finished with a No. 13 national ranking in the USA Today
Coaches poll, and No. 16 by the Associated Press. For the team’s performance that year,
Dorrell was named the Pac-10 Conference co-Coach of the Year. Before that, he was wide
receivers coach with the Denver Broncos from 2000-02. In Denver, Rod Smith’s first two career
Pro Bowl selections coincided with Dorrell’s first two years with the team. In fact, Smith sur-
passed the 1,000-yard receiving mark all three years that Dorrell was there, and also attained
the 100-catch plateau the first two seasons. In addition, Ed McCaffrey went over the 100-catch
and 1,000-yard receiving barriers as well in 2000, as the pair combined for 201 receptions,
2,919 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns that year.
Prior to his stint with the Broncos, Dorrell had been an assistant at the collegiate level for
the previous 12 seasons, including seven years as an offensive coordinator. This consisted of
positions at UCLA (graduate assistant, 1988), Central Florida (wide receivers, 1989), Northern
Arizona (offensive coordinator/wide receivers, 1990-91), Colorado (wide receivers, 1992-93;
offensive coordinator/wide receivers, 1995-98), Arizona State (wide receivers, 1994) and
Washington (offensive coordinator/wide receivers, 1999). Overall in Dorrell’s 17 seasons as a
head coach and an assistant coach at the collegiate level, the teams with which he coached
put together 10 winning records and made 12 bowl appearances. He also worked with the
DeLeone/Dorrell • 37
Broncos’ staff during training camp in 1993 and 1999 as part of the NFL’s Minority Coaching
Fellowship program.
Dorrell played five years as a receiver at UCLA (1982-86) and during that time he totaled
108 receptions for 1,517 yards and nine touchdowns. He grew up in San Diego where he
attended Helix High School. Dorrell and his wife, Kim, have a son, Chandler, and a daughter,
Lauren.
GEORGE EDWARDS
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
COLLEGE: Duke
NFL: 12th Season
DOLPHINS: Fifth Season
The most tenured member of the Dolphins’ coaching staff, George Edwards is entering his
fifth season with the club. He possesses 11 seasons of experience as an NFL assistant coach,
including one as a coordinator. His first three years with Miami were spent tutoring the line-
backers before focusing on the inside linebackers in 2008.
In Edwards’ first year with the Dolphins, Zach Thomas was selected to the Pro Bowl for the
sixth time, as he recorded 166 tackles despite only playing in 14 games. Rookie Channing
Crowder, a third-round draft choice, made a tremendous impact on the success of the defense
as he started 13 games and registered 90 tackles, the highest total by a Dolphins rookie since
1996 (Thomas, 180). In 2006, Thomas was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad once again,
and Crowder recorded 104 tackles, the second consecutive season in which the pair finished
1-2 on the team’s tackle chart, respectively. Crowder was second on the club in 2008 with 114
tackles, marking a career best and also the second time that he attained the 100-tackle
plateau. In addition, not only did Akin Ayodele add 74 stops, but he also intercepted two pass-
es, the fourth-highest total on the team.
Before joining the Dolphins, Edwards was the linebackers coach with the Cleveland Browns
in 2004. That followed a two-year stint with the Washington Redskins, including 2003 as the
team’s defensive coordinator. Following the ’03 season, linebacker LaVar Arrington and cor-
nerback Champ Bailey were selected to the NFC Pro Bowl squad. In 2002, Edwards served
as the Redskins’ assistant defensive coordinator/linebackers coach, as Arrington accounted for
the most productive season of his NFL career with 107 tackles and 11 sacks as he earned his
second straight Pro Bowl berth. In addition that year, each of the team’s starting linebackers,
which also included Jesse Armstead and Jeremiah Trotter, surpassed the 100-tackle plateau.
Edwards began his NFL coaching career with a four-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys
(1998-2001) where he tutored the team’s linebackers. Under Edwards’ guidance, Dexter
Coakley, a third-round draft choice in 1997, was selected to the Pro Bowl twice over this four-
year span (1999, 2001) as he was Dallas’ second-leading tackler all four years.
38 • Dorrell/Edwards
Before embarking on his NFL coaching career, Edwards held collegiate assistant posts at
Florida (1991), Appalachian State (1992-95), Duke (1996) and Georgia (1997). During his one-
year tenure at Georgia, Edwards tutored a defensive line which included a pair of freshmen in
Richard Seymour and Marcus Stroud, both of whom would be selected in the first round of the
2001 NFL Draft. A native of Siler City, N.C., Edwards is a Duke University alumnus, where he
was a four-year letterman. He was a two-year special teams captain and an All-ACC honorable
mention selection at linebacker in 1989. Edwards and his wife, Jami, have a son, B.J.
DAN HENNING
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Dan Henning begins his 30th season as an NFL coach in 2009. He re-joined the Dolphins’
staff on February 4, 2008 marking his second stint with the team, having served as the team’s
quarterbacks and receivers coach from 1979-80 under Don Shula.
In Henning’s first season overseeing the Dolphins’ offense, running back Ronnie Brown and
rookie left tackle Jake Long both were voted to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the first time since
1995 that the Dolphins have had multiple Pro Bowl selections on offense. The offense aver-
aged 345.6 yards per game under Henning’s tutelage, good for a No. 12 ranking in the NFL,
the team’s highest since 1997. A key element to this success was the fact that on first down
the Dolphins averaged 6.19 yards per play, the second-best figure in the NFL. Long known for
his work in developing quarterbacks, Henning had a big hand in helping Chad Pennington
achieve one of the finest seasons of his NFL career, as he finished in the top five among NFL
signal callers in completion percentage (1; 67.4), passer rating (2; 97.4) and interception per-
centage (3; 1.5).
Prior to being away from football in 2007, Henning was the offensive coordinator with the
Carolina Panthers for the previous five seasons (2002-06). In his five-year stay there, the team
advanced to the NFC Championship Game twice, including one year in which they went on to
play in the Super Bowl (2003). Quarterback Jake Delhomme, who entered the league as an
undrafted college free agent in 1997, became a full-time starter for the first time in 2003. Under
Henning’s guidance he gradually became one of the NFL’s top signal callers, having been
selected to the NFC Pro Bowl squad in 2005. In addition, from 2003-06 Delhomme tossed 89
touchdown passes, the fifth-highest total in the NFL over this four-year stretch. Overall, in
Henning’s five seasons leading the Panthers’ offense, five different offensive players made a
total of six Pro Bowl appearances, including four skilled position players in RB Stephen Davis
(2003), WR Muhsin Muhammad (2004), Delhomme (2005) and WR Steve Smith (2005, 2006).
The 2005 squad scored 391 points, the third-highest total in the NFC that year and the sec-
ond-highest figure in the 13-year history of the Panthers franchise.
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Of Henning’s 29 seasons in the NFL, seven have been spent as a head coach, including
stints with Atlanta (1983-86) and San Diego (1989-91). Prior to joining the Panthers, Henning
had served three seasons with the New York Jets (1998-2000), the first two as quarterbacks
coach and the final one as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. New York compiled win-
ning marks in two of those three seasons, including a regular season record of 12-4 in 1998
when they advanced to the AFC Championship Game. In that ’98 campaign, quarterback Vinny
Testaverde enjoyed the most efficient season of his pro career as he led all AFC quarterbacks
and finished second in the NFL with a passer rating of 101.6, throwing for 29 touchdowns while
being intercepted just seven times.
Henning got his start in the NFL as quarterbacks and receivers coach with the Houston
Oilers in 1972. After a five-year stint in the collegiate ranks, including 1968-70 as offensive
coordinator/quarterbacks/wide receivers coach at Florida State and 1971 and 1973 as offen-
sive coordinator at Virginia Tech, he returned to the NFL in 1976, when he began a three-year
stint as quarterbacks and wide receivers coach with the New York Jets. That preceded his first
stay with the Dolphins. In 1981, he was appointed assistant head coach with the Washington
Redskins while also tutoring the team’s quarterbacks, and held that post for two years. In his
second year there, quarterback Joe Theismann compiled a passer rating of 91.3, the second-
highest figure of his career as the Redskins put together a regular season record of 8-1 and
went on to capture the Super Bowl XVII Championship. Running back John Riggins was the
game’s MVP as he rushed for a then-Super Bowl record 166 yards. Following his initial head
coaching stop, Henning returned to the Redskins as assistant to the head coach/offensive
coordinator in 1987, and served in that role for the next two years. That first season back in the
nation’s capital resulted in a regular season record of 11-4, capped by a victory over Denver
in Super Bowl XXII, as quarterback Doug Williams was named the game’s MVP. Also in that
championship game, running back Tim Smith ran for a Super Bowl-record 204 yards, and the
team scored a record 35 points in the second quarter. After his next stint as a head coach,
Henning was the offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions from 1992-93. The latter of those
two seasons saw the Lions amass a regular season record of 10-6 as they captured the NFC
Central crown, the club’s most recent division title. That catapulted him into the head coaching
position at Boston College from 1994-96. He returned to the NFL as offensive coordinator with
the Buffalo Bills in 1997, and then moved on to the Jets the following year after the retirement
of Marv Levy.
Henning played quarterback at William & Mary, where upon conclusion of his career, he
went to training camp with the San Diego Chargers in 1964 before playing two years in the
Continental Football League. He was re-signed by San Diego in 1966 and was with the team
through training camp in 1967. He finished his playing career with Norfolk of the Continental
League. His first coaching position came as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at
Florida State from 1968-70. That was followed by a one-year stint (1971) as offensive coordi-
nator at Virginia Tech.
A New York City native, Henning attended St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn, N.Y. Henning has
three daughters, Mary K., Patty and Terry, and two sons, Dan and Mike. He also has 11 grand-
children: Teddy, Hunter, Taylor, Dillon, Chandler, Erica, Riley, Emily, Cassie, Patrick and Carlyn.
40 • Henning
DAVID LEE
QUARTERBACKS
COLLEGE: Vanderbilt
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
David Lee is entering his second season as part of the Dolphins’ coaching staff in 2009. He
joined the team following a one-year stay at the University of Arkansas (2007), where he ran
the offense and tutored the quarterbacks as the team posted a regular season record of 8-4
and went on to appear in the Cotton Bowl. Following the 2007 season, he had assumed a sim-
ilar role at Ole Miss under Head Coach Houston Nutt before joining the Dolphins’ staff on
January 10, 2008.
In 2008, Lee was charged with preparing Chad Pennington for the starting role despite the
fact that Pennington was not signed until the day of the Dolphins’ first preseason game.
Pennington went on to earn NFL Comeback Player of the Year accolades as he started all 16
regular season games and led the NFL with a completion mark of 67.4 percent. His passer rat-
ing of 97.4 ranked second in the NFL and was the second-best figure both in Dolphins histo-
ry and of his career. His 3,653 yards passing represented the top figure of his NFL career. In
addition to his work with Pennington, Lee was largely responsible for employing the Dolphins’
‘Wildcat’ offense. Out of this formation, the Dolphins scored eight touchdowns and amassed
580 yards of total offense, a 6.4-yard average per play.
In 2007, Lee presided over a Razorbacks offense that averaged 38.8 points per game and
457.4 yards per contest in the regular season, figures that ranked 12th and 18th nationally,
respectively, and were school records. The running game in 2007 ranked fourth nationally, as
it averaged 286.5 yards an outing and 6.0-yards per attempt led by Darren McFadden, who
amassed 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns on 325 attempts. As a team, Arkansas threw for
1,928 yards with 24 touchdown passes and only 10 interceptions. The 2007 season marked
Lee’s third stint at Arkansas, having also coached the fullbacks and quarterbacks there from
1984-88 and the quarterbacks from 2001-02.
Lee’s first NFL coaching position came with the Dallas Cowboys in 2003, when he served
as the team’s offensive quality control coach. He added the title of quarterbacks coach for the
2005 season. In Lee’s four years in Dallas, three different Cowboys quarterbacks threw for
3,000 yards in a single season, while a fourth, Tony Romo, went from being an undrafted col-
lege free agent in 2003 to a starter in 2006 and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
Overall, Lee possesses 29 years of experience at the collegiate level, including five as a
head coach, when he served in that role at Texas-El Paso from 1989-93. In Lee’s collegiate
coaching career, nine of his former quarterbacks were either drafted or signed as free agents
in the NFL following their collegiate stints.
Lee got his start in the coaching profession tutoring the quarterbacks and receivers at
Tennessee-Martin from 1975-76. A one-year stint as quarterbacks coach at Vanderbilt (1977)
preceded a five-year run in the same role at Ole Miss, from 1978-82. He moved on to head up
the offense at New Mexico in 1983 before embarking on his initial stint at Arkansas. Over that
five-year period with the Razorbacks (1984-1988), Arkansas compiled a composite record of
45-15-1 and appeared in a bowl game all five years, including an Orange Bowl and a Cotton
Bowl. That success helped catapult him to the head coaching position at Texas-El Paso in
1989. After five seasons in that post, he became offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
at Rice University from 1994-2000. He returned to Arkansas in 2001, where for two years Lee
tutored future NFL players Matt Jones and Tarvaris Jackson during their first two collegiate
seasons, before taking on his first NFL coaching role, with the Cowboys in 2003.
A three-year letterman as a quarterback at Vanderbilt (1972-74), Lee was the team captain
and the most valuable player as a senior in 1974 when he led the Southeastern Conference in
passing. That same year, he helped the Commodores to a record of 7-3-2, including a 24-10
upset win over No. 5-ranked Florida. In Lee’s final two years there, Dolphins Executive Vice
Lee • 41
President of Football Operations, Bill Parcells, served as Vanderbilt’s defensive coordinator.
Lee earned his degree in history from Vanderbilt. A native of Dexter, Mo., he attended
Woodham High School in Pensacola, Fla. Lee and his wife, Lynne, have two daughters, Dana
and Shannon, and two sons, Brian and Jordan.
EVAN MARCUS
HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Evan Marcus is entering his second season as the Dolphins’ head strength and condition-
ing coach.
He joined the team after one season in the same capacity with the Atlanta Falcons. Prior
to that, he served in the same role at the University of Virginia from 2003-06. Marcus started
in the NFL as the assistant strength coach with the New Orleans Saints from 2000-02. During
that time the Saints posted a composite record of 26-22, won an NFC West title (2000) and
captured the club’s first-ever playoff win (2000).
Marcus also held assistant strength and conditioning posts at Arizona State (1991-92),
Rutgers (1993), Maryland (1994), Texas (1995-97) and Louisville (1998-99). He is a 1990 grad-
uate of Ithaca College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.
He lettered three times as an offensive tackle on the school’s football team and was a starter
on the 1988 NCAA Division III National Championship squad. The native of Union, New Jersey
went on to earn his master’s degree in higher education from Arizona State in 1992. Marcus
and his wife, Lori, have a son, Jake, and a daughter, Anna.
42 • Lee/Marcus
PAUL PASQUALONI
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Paul Pasqualoni is heading into his second season as the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator,
having been named to the position on January 23, 2008. Miami marks the second NFL coach-
ing stop for Pasqualoni, who spent the previous years with the Dallas Cowboys (2005-07), the
first as tight ends coach and the final two tutoring the team’s linebackers.
The Dolphins’ defense in 2008 under Pasqualoni yielded an average of just 19.8 points per
game, the sixth-lowest total in the AFC and ninth the NFL. In fact, the defense allowed less than
20 points on 10 occasions last year, including four of the final five games and eight of the last
ten. Included in this stretch was a three-game span (12-14) in which they yielded only eight field
goals. The unit permitted a total of only 29 touchdowns, the fifth-lowest figure in the AFC and
seventh in the NFL. In addition, Dolphins opponents put together a passer rating of 77.0, a mark
eclipsed by just three other AFC clubs. The defense ranked in the top ten in the NFL in no less
than four other categories including total takeaways (5T; 30), rushing yards per game (10;
101.3), percentage of passes intercepted (10; 3.3) and third down efficiency (10; 37.8).
In Pasqualoni’s lone season as Dallas’ tight ends coach, Jason Witten caught 66 passes for
757 yards and six touchdowns, as he was named to the NFC Pro Bowl squad. In 2006, three of
the Cowboys’ top four tacklers were linebackers, while two of the team’s top three tacklers in
2007 were linebackers. DeMarcus Ware, a first-round draft choice of the team in 2005, was
selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his two seasons under Pasqualoni’s tutelage. He totaled 25.5
sacks from 2006-07, including 14 in 2007, a figure that tied for third in the NFL and was tops
among NFL linebackers. In addition, Bradie James, a fourth-round draft choice in 2003, sur-
passed the 100-tackle mark both times.
Prior to entering the NFL ranks, Pasqualoni spent the previous 29 seasons as a coach at
the collegiate level, including 1991-2004 when he was the head coach at Syracuse University.
In his 14 years in that post, the Orange registered a composite record of 107-59-1 and made
nine bowl appearances. They claimed three straight Big East titles, from 1996-98, and were con-
ference co-champions in 2004. With Pasqualoni as head coach, Syracuse had 17 players
selected over the first three rounds of the NFL draft, a list which includes Pro Bowl players such
as wide receiver Marvin Harrison, defensive end Dwight Freeney, quarterback Donovan
McNabb and linebacker Keith Bulluck. Prior to taking over the head coaching spot at Syracuse,
Pasqualoni was the school’s linebackers coach from 1987-90. Overall in his 18 years there, the
Orange produced 16 winning records and played in 13 bowl games.
Before his stint at Syracuse, Pasqualoni was the head coach/athletic director at Western
Connecticut State from 1982-86, during which time the school put together a record of 34-17.
His 1985 team went 10-2, won the New England Football Conference championship and earned
a spot in the NCAA Division III playoffs. In 2001, Pasqualoni was enshrined into Western
Connecticut’s Hall of Fame, where he was part of the school’s inaugural class.
A linebacker at Penn Sate from 1968-71, Pasqualoni, began his coaching career at his high
school alma mater, Cheshire (Conn.) High, from 1972-75. He got his first collegiate position at
Southern Connecticut State in 1976, and spent the next six years at the school, including the
final two as defensive coordinator. Pasqualoni earned his bachelor’s degree in health and phys-
ical education from Penn State and his master’s of science degree in physical education and
human performance at Southern Connecticut State. He and his wife, Jill, have two sons, Dante
and Tito, and a daughter, Cami.
Pasqualoni • 43
PAUL PASQUALONI’S COACHING CAREER
1976-81 Southern Connecticut State – Assistant Coach (1976-79)
– Defensive Coordinator (1980-81)
1982-86 Western Connecticut State – Head Coach/Athletic Director
1987-2004 Syracuse – Linebackers Coach (1987-90)
– Head Coach (1991-2004)
2005-07 Dallas Cowboys – Tight Ends Coach (2005)
– Linebackers Coach (2006-07)
2008- Miami Dolphins – Defensive Coordinator
DAVE PULOKA
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Dave Puloka is heading into his second season as a member of the Dolphins’ coaching
staff, having been named to his current post on January 28, 2008. He came to the club after
spending the 2007 season as the assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Atlanta
Falcons, his first year in the NFL.
Prior to embarking on his NFL stint, Puloka held the same post at the University of Virginia
from 2005-06. He lettered in football and track at Holy Cross College (1997-2000), where he
played defensive end and earned his degree in psychology. His career totals in football includ-
ed 19 sacks. In football, he served as team captain each of his final two years when he was a
first-team All-Patriot League performer both times. Following his collegiate career, he went to
training camp with Cincinnati as an undrafted college free agent in 2001.
A product of Arlington (Mass.) High School, Puloka first started his coaching career as an
assistant track coach at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. and as a strength and
conditioning coach in the Austrian Football League. He is a former high school state record
holder in the discus. For several years growing up, Puloka lived on the island of Tonga in the
South Pacific.
DAVE PULOKA’S COACHING CAREER
2005-06 Virginia – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
2007 Atlanta Falcons– Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
2008- Miami Dolphins – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
44 • Pasqualoni /Puloka
JIM REID
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
COLLEGE: Maine
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Jim Reid is heading into his second season both as an NFL assistant and with the Dolphins
in 2009. He came to the team last year, bringing with him a bevy of experience as a coach in
the collegiate rank, both as an assistant and head coach.
In Reid’s first season overseeing the Dolphins’ outside linebackers, Joey Porter produced
a career-high 17.5 sacks, a figure that ranked second in the NFL last year. It also was the most-
ever by a Dolphins linebacker and third-most overall. For his performance, Porter was named
to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the first Dolphins outside linebacker to earn this accolade since
Bryan Cox in 1992.
Of Reid’s 35 seasons as a coach, almost half were spent as a head coach, most recently
at Virginia Military Institute, where he guided that program in the two years preceding his
appointment with the Dolphins. He also served as head coach at the University of
Massachusetts from 1986-91 and at Richmond from 1995-2003. In Reid’s six years as the
head coach at UMass, the school produced a composite record of 36-29-1 as he guided the
Minutemen to three Yankee Conference titles. In 1988 and 1990, he was named the Yankee
Conference Coach of the Year. His nine-year run at Richmond included a pair of Atlantic 10
Conference championships and five finishes in the Top 20 in the Division I-AA ranks. He also
was selected as the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year on two occasions (1998, 2000) and was the
Yankee Conference co-Coach of the Year once (1995). Prior to taking over the head spot at
UMass, Reid spent the previous 13 seasons at the school as an assistant, including the first
two as a graduate assistant. Six of those 13 seasons resulted in a Yankee Conference title.
Following his tenure at UMass, he spent the next three seasons as a defensive coordinator,
the first two at Richmond (1992-93) and the final one at Boston College (1994). After his stint
as head coach with the Spiders, Reid spent the 2004 season as an assistant at Syracuse and
2005 as an assistant at Bucknell. In that ’04 season, he served on an SU staff headed up by
Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, then the head coach with the Orange.
Reid earned his degree in education from the University of Maine where he was a three-
year starter as a safety on the school’s football team (1970-72). He earned his master’s degree
in sports management from the University of Massachusetts. He and his wife, Judy, have two
daughters, Meghan and Molly, and a son, Matt.
Reid • 45
DARREN RIZZI
ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS
Darren Rizzi is the most recent addition to the Dolphins’ coaching staff, having been named
to his post on February 21, 2009. He joins the Dolphins with four years of experience as a col-
lege head coach, including the 2008 season at the University of Rhode Island.
Rizzi embarks on first NFL coaching position with a plethora of experience as a special
teams coach. Prior to taking over the program at URI, Rizzi was an assistant at Rutgers for the
previous six seasons (2002-07), where he headed up the Scarlet Knights’ special teams unit.
He also tutored the team’s running backs his first three years there and the linebackers for his
final three. In addition, he held the title of assistant head coach from 2004-06 and associate
head coach in 2007. In Rizzi’s six years at RU, he coached three players who earned first-team
All-Big East honors in special teams including kick returner Nate Jones (2002), kick/punt
returner Willie Foster (2005) and punter Joe Radigan (2006). Jones also was named the con-
ference’s co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2002 while Foster was the Big East Special
Teams Player of the Year in 2005.
Before his stint at Rutgers, Rizzi was the head coach at the University of New Haven, where
he guided the Chargers to a three-year record of 15-14 from 1999-2001. Rizzi began his
coaching career as a graduate assistant at Colgate in 1993. He moved on to the staff at New
Haven from 1994-97, one which was headed up by current Dolphins Head Coach Tony
Sparano. He was UNH’s defensive coordinator in his final year there, after overseeing the spe-
cial teams and defensive line his first three. Rizzi was the special teams and linebackers coach
at Northeastern University in 1998 before returning to New Haven the following year.
Rizzi was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent in 1993. He played tight end
at Rhode Island, where he first walked on in 1988. He went on to tally 160 receptions for 2,426
yards and 15 touchdowns in his collegiate career. Rizzi was a first-team consensus All-
American in 1992. A native of Hillsdale, N.J. and a graduate of Bergen Catholic High School in
New Jersey, Rizzi earned a degree in speech communications from URI in 1992.
He and his wife, Tracey, have two daughters, Mackenzie and Alexandra, and three sons,
Christian, Casey and Cameron.
46 • Rizzi
KACY RODGERS
DEFENSIVE LINE
COLLEGE: Tennessee
NFL: Seventh Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Kacy Rodgers is going into his second season as a member of the Dolphins’ coaching staff,
having joined the club after a five-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys, the final three of which
he tutored that team’s defensive line.
In his first season with the Dolphins, Rodgers guided the rush defense to a dramatic
improvement as the unit finished among the top 10 in the NFL in 2008 after finishing 2007
ranked 32nd in the league. Rodgers was also instrumental in the development of a pair of rook-
ie linemen who played key roles in the success of the defense. Second-round pick Phillip
Merling saw action in all 16 games, posting 25 tackles and a sack. He also came up with an
interception that he returned for a touchdown in the team’s AFC-East clinching 24-17 victory
over the Jets in the season’s final week. Kendall Langford, a third-round draft choice, also
played in every game, serving as the primary starter at left end. He tallied 31 tackles and two
sacks, while also batting down three passes. Under Rodgers’ tutelage, Langford was selected
to numerous all-rookie teams.
Rodgers’ first two years with the Cowboys (2003-04) were spent coaching the club’s defen-
sive tackles. Under Rodgers, defensive tackle La’Roi Glover was selected to the Pro Bowl each
year from 2003-05. In four of Rodgers’ five seasons with Dallas, the team ranked in the top ten
in the NFL in rush defense, including a No. 6 finish in 2007 when they allowed an average of
just 94.6 yards rushing per game.
Before entering the NFL ranks, Rodgers was an assistant at the collegiate level, including
posts at Tennessee-Martin (1994-97), Louisiana-Monroe (1998), Middle Tennessee State
(1999-2001) and Arkansas (2002). He tutored the defensive line at all four stops, while having
also been assistant head coach at Tennessee-Martin (1997) and Middle Tennessee (2000-01).
Rodgers was a four-year letterman at the University of Tennessee (1988-91) where he
played linebacker and defensive end on teams that won a pair of Southeastern Conference
championships (1990, 1991) and appeared in three New Year’s Day bowl games. He earned
his degree in political science from the school in 1993. Following his playing career he went to
training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992 as a college free agent. He also played with
the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian League in 1994.
Rodgers is a native of Humboldt, Tennessee where he starred at Humboldt High School.
He and his wife, Marcella, have a son, Kacy II.
Rodgers • 47
JAMES SAXON
RUNNING BACKS
James Saxon is entering his tenth season as an NFL assistant in 2009, and in the previ-
ous nine, he has had one of his pupils earn Pro Bowl status eight times. Saxon, who also
played with the Dolphins from 1992-94, joined the team’s coaching staff in 2008 following a
seven-year stint as the running backs coach with the Kansas City Chiefs.
In Saxon’s first year with the Dolphins, four different running backs made significant contri-
butions. Most notable among these was Ronnie Brown, who was selected to the first Pro Bowl
of his career as he led the team with 916 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns on 214 carries, a
4.3-yard average per attempt. Ricky Williams, who had played in one NFL game over the pre-
vious two seasons (2006-07), appeared in all 16 games and accumulated 659 yards and four
scores on 160 attempts, a 4.1-yard average. Patrick Cobbs averaged 7.3 yards per rush
attempt on 12 carries, one of which went for a touchdown, while also leading the team’s run-
ning backs with a pair of receiving scores, as he hauled in 19 passes for 275 yards. Fullback
Lousaka Polite, a midseason addition, thrived in short-yardage situations, as he converted all
but one of his ten rush attempts on either third- or fourth-and-1.
In Saxon’s seven-year stint with the Chiefs, three different backs were voted to the Pro Bowl
a total of seven times, including running backs Priest Holmes (2001-03) and Larry Johnson
(2005-06), as well as fullback Tony Richardson (2003-04). Holmes and Johnson combined for
five 1,000-yard rushing seasons over that stretch, while each of the top four and five of the top
six single-season rushing performances in Chiefs history were accounted for in Saxon’s tenure
with the team. Prior to joining the Chiefs, Saxon held the same position with the Buffalo Bills
in 2000. His first coaching position came tutoring the running backs at Rutgers University from
1997-98. He was a volunteer assistant for one year (1999) at Menlo College in California
before entering the NFL ranks.
Saxon was a sixth-round draft choice of the Chiefs in 1988 and went on to play eight sea-
sons as a running back in the NFL. This included stints with Kansas City (1988-91), Miami
(1992-94) and Philadelphia (1995). Overall, he played in 111 career regular season games and
rushed for 533 yards and five touchdowns on 145 attempts and caught 69 passes for 515
yards. He joined the Dolphins as a Plan B free agent during the 1992 offseason. In fact, Saxon
is the ninth person to have both played and coached with the Dolphins, joining Jeff Dellenbach,
Jason Garrett, Bob Matheson, Tony Nathan, Bernie Parmalee, Terry Robiskie, Larry Seiple and
Dwight Stephenson.
Saxon began his collegiate career at American River Junior College in California, where he
played from 1984-85. He went on to spend two seasons at San Jose State (1986-87) where
he totaled 609 yards rushing and nine TDs on 118 carries, and caught 78 passes for 732 yards
and four TDs. He also threw for four scores during his two-year stay with the Spartans. He
attended Battery Creek High School in Burton, South Carolina. Saxon and his wife, Shannon,
have a son, Devin, who attends Harvard University and is a quarterback on the school’s foot-
ball team.
48 • Saxon
JAMES SAXON’S COACHING CAREER
1997-98 Rutgers – Running Backs Coach
1999 Menlo College – Volunteer Assistant
2000 Buffalo Bills – Running Backs Coach
2001-07 Kansas City Chiefs – Running Backs Coach
2008- Miami Dolphins – Running Backs Coach
PLAYER PERSONNEL
BRIAN GAINE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL
COLLEGE: Maine
NFL: 11th Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Brian Gaine was named the Dolphins’ Assistant Director of Player Personnel on January
15, 2008 and will be entering his 11th season in NFL personnel.
He is responsible for directing pro scouting operations for the Dolphins, including player
evaluation on all levels of professional football, advance scouting, free agency and tracking
transactional player movement. Gaine is additionally responsible for participating in player
evaluation of college prospects in preparation for the NFL Draft.
Before arriving in Miami, Gaine spent the previous three seasons as the Dallas Cowboys’
Assistant Director of Pro Scouting, where he worked with Dolphins Executive Vice President
of Football Operations Bill Parcells (2005-06), General Manager Jeff Ireland (2005-07) and
Head Coach Tony Sparano (2005-07).
With Dallas, Gaine contributed to the Cowboys’ player acquisition process by managing pro
scouting operations and evaluating players and rosters from the NFL and all other levels of pro-
fessional football. Additional responsibilities included advance scouting, free agency prepara-
tion, tracking of player movement and directing the development of the Cowboys’ pro scouting
database.
Gaine went to Dallas after spending six years (1999-2004) in the New York Jets’ scouting
department, including serving as the Assistant Director of Pro Scouting in 2004. Prior to that
promotion, he functioned as a pro scout for the Jets from 2001-03. In 2000, he was the Jets’
Manager of Pro Development/NFC where his duties included pro player evaluation and
advance scouting as well as the scouting and tracking of players in other professional leagues
such as NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League and the Arena League. Gaine began his
personnel career as a member of the Jets’ college scouting department in 1999.
Prior to joining the Jets in a front office capacity, he served as a member of the team’s prac-
tice squad in 1996, while he also was with the Giants’ practice squad in 1997. He then signed
and spent the 1998 offseason with the Kansas City Chiefs, but was waived prior to the start of
training camp.
Gaine attended the University of Maine from 1991-95 where he played tight end. He served
as the Black Bears’ captain his senior season and earned his degree in public administration
from the Orono, Maine school. Gaine grew up in Pearl River, N.Y., and attended Don Bosco
Prep High School in Ramsey, N.J. He and his wife, Tricia, have a daughter, Kelsey, and sons,
Ryan and Connor.
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CHRIS GRIER
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE SCOUTING
COLLEGE: Massachusetts
NFL: 15th Season
DOLPHINS: 10th Season
Chris Grier begins his tenth season with the Dolphins and his second as the team’s Director
of College Scouting. He served as an area scout with the club from 2000-02 before being pro-
moted to National Scout/Assistant Director of College Scouting in 2003. He joined the club
after spending the previous five years in the personnel department with the New England
Patriots.
Grier started with the Patriots as an intern in 1994. He joined the club on a full-time basis
the following year, and served as a regional scout until joining the Dolphins in 2000.
Grier is a 1994 graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst where he played foot-
ball for two years before injuries ended his career. He spent his final two years there as an
undergraduate assistant.
Grier is the son of Bobby Grier, the former Vice President-Player Personnel with the New
England Patriots who currently is the Associate Pro Personnel Director with the Houston
Texans. Chris’ brother, Michael, plays for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks.
A native of Holliston, Mass., Grier resides in Weston, Fla. with his wife, Paige, and their two
sons, Landon and Jackson.
CHRIS SHEA
PERSONNEL COORDINATOR
Chris Shea is in his 11th season in the NFL and second with the Dolphins. In his role with
the club, Shea manages the operations of the Dolphins’ College and Pro Scouting Departments,
evaluates NFL, CFL and college players, is responsible for development of the club’s person-
nel-related technology and conducts research and analysis of league-wide player personnel
trends. Shea has a diverse background in coaching, recruiting, scouting, the salary cap and
the law. He has worked for four NFL teams, the NFL Management Council and two NCAA foot-
ball programs.
Prior to joining the Dolphins, Shea served as the Coordinator of Labor Operations for the
NFL Management Council during the 2007 season. He was responsible for review and analy-
sis of player contracts to ensure teams were compliant with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA) and salary cap. He provided assistance to club executives on player con-
tract and salary cap issues. He also participated in a strategic group developing proposals for
the next round of collective bargaining between the league and the players. In addition, he
served as an instant replay communicator for the NFL Officiating Department.
50 • Grier/Shea
While enrolled as a full-time law student at Hofstra Law School from 2004-07, Shea began
his tenure at the NFLMC in January 2007 as a Law Clerk focusing on player-related litigation.
During this period, he was also employed as a Law clerk at the New York labor law firm of
Colleran, O’Hara and Mills (2006-07), a student advocate for the Unemployment Action Center
(2006-07) and as a scouting consultant with the Dallas Cowboys (2005-06).
Shea spent 2000-2004 as the New York Jets’ Pro Personnel Assistant. He joined the Jets
from collegiate positions as the Football Recruiting Assistant at Boston College (Nov. 1998 –
May 2000) and as the Assistant Offensive Line Coach for Harvard University (1997-98). While
at Harvard, he coached four future NFL players including Pro Bowl center Matt Birk of the
Vikings. He broke into the pro ranks in 1995 as an operations intern for the Carolina Panthers
during their inaugural training camp. Shea was the head student manager for the Boston
College football team under Head Coach Dan Henning from 1994-96, and a varsity student
manager for Head Coach Tom Coughlin from 1992-93. He also worked as a Temporary
Corrections Officer in Middlesex County (Mass.) Sheriff’s Department from 1991-92. In 1991,
Shea was an assistant coach at Belmont (Mass.) High School.
A native of Belmont, Mass., Shea received a B.A. in history from Boston College. He
earned his Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University Law School, and passed the July 2007
New York State Bar exam.
RON BROCKINGTON
REGIONAL SCOUT
COLLEGE: Massachusetts
NFL: 13th Season
DOLPHINS: Fourth Season
Ron Brockington is entering his fourth season as a member of the Dolphins’ scouting staff
after spending the previous nine years in the player personnel department of the New York
Jets, including the final seven as a scout. Brockington is responsible for the Mid-States in the
Dolphins’ scouting system.
Brockington started full-time with the Jets in 1997 when he worked in the team’s personnel
department. After two years as an assistant in player personnel, he was elevated to a scout for
the 1999 season.
Brockington is a 1997 graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst where he let-
tered as a running back for three seasons (1994-96). He had his best year as a senior when he
led the team with 776 yards rushing and six touchdowns on 123 attempts. He earned his bach-
elor’s degree in sports management. During the summers while he was in college (1993-96),
Brockington worked in the Jets’ operations department where he served in a myriad of roles.
From 1991-93, he worked in the club’s equipment room as a student assistant. As a high school
student, he also helped in the team’s marketing department in the summer of 1990.
Brockington is a native of Hempstead, N.Y., where he was a two-time All-Long Island run-
ning back (1990-91) at Hempstead High School. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Aixa,
daughters, Dajanae and Savaya, and son, Christopher.
TAKE IT AWAY
For the Dolphins, the takeaway/giveaway ratio is the statistical category that has had the
biggest correlation between wins and losses. Over the last 13 years (1996-2008), the
Dolphins are 76-23 (.768) in games where they have claimed the turnover battle, including
a 7-2 mark in 2008. They are 13-66 (.165) over this same stretch in games where their oppo-
nent has held the advantage in that department, including a 3-0 register a year ago. In
Miami’s 108 regular season victories over the last 13 years, the Dolphins are a combined
plus-145 in the takeaway/giveaway ratio. In their 95 losses, they are a composite minus-121
in that category.
Shea/Brockington • 51
CHUCK COOK
REGIONAL SCOUT
Chuck Cook is entering his first season as a member of the Dolphins’ scouting staff after
spending the past 12 seasons as the Director of College Scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 2009 season will mark the 26th season Cook has spent elevating talent at the NFL level.
He is responsible for scouting the Southwest in the Dolphins’ system.
While in Kansas City, Cook was most recently in charge of coordinating the Chiefs’ college
scouting and preparation for the annual NFL Draft after being promoted to the position in May
of 1997. Prior to his elevation, he spent 13 years as a regional scout for the Chiefs focusing
primarily on the Southeast region of the United States. Cook joined the NFL ranks in 1984
when he was originally hired by Kansas City after serving as an offensive assistant with the
USFL’s Arizona Wranglers (1982-83). He began his coaching career at the University of
Wyoming during the 1980-81 seasons.
Cook starred as a wide receiver, running back and defensive back at Southern Miss and
was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1993. Following his collegiate career, he was a
member of training camps with the New York Giants and New York Jets prior to embarking on
his off-field career. Cook followed the path of his father, Hamp, who served as a scout for the
New Orleans Saints for many years.
A native of Andalusia, Alabama, Cook earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern
Mississippi. He and his wife, Carla, have twin daughters, Carley and Cori, and a son Colby.
ADAM ENGROFF
REGIONAL SCOUT
Adam Engroff is entering his 11th season with the team and his sixth as a college scout
after spending 2001 as the club’s college scouting coordinator. In his current role, Engroff cov-
ers the western portion of the country in the team’s scouting system.
Engroff first joined the Dolphins in 1999 in the team’s college scouting department. During
that time, he performed a myriad of functions, including college scouting and draft preparation.
Prior to his tenure with the Dolphins, Engroff worked in football operations for the Orange Bowl
Committee from 1998-99. He also worked for the Prep Recruiting Network from 1997-98,
where he scouted high school football players.
A native of Topeka, Kansas, Engroff received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State
in 1997. He went on to earn his master’s degree in sports administration from Lynn University
in Boca Raton, Fla., in 2000.
Engroff and his wife, Beth, reside in Boise, Idaho, with their sons, Austin and Brody.
52 • Cook/Engroff
ANTHONY HUNT
NATIONAL SCOUT
Anthony Hunt begins his 16th season with the Dolphins and his tenth as a college scout.
As one of the team’s national scouts, Hunt is responsible for the Eastern half of the United
States in the Dolphins’ system. Hunt has covered the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and
parts of the Midwest as a regional scout in previous years. He also was the team’s BLESTO
representative his first few seasons as a scout.
Hunt joined the Dolphins in 1994 following his graduation from St. Thomas University, where
he earned a bachelor’s degree in sports administration. Hunt served as a scouting assistant in
both the college and pro personnel departments during his first six years with the club.
A Miami native, Hunt attended Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High School. Hunt and his
wife, Suzy, reside in Flemington, N.J., with their two sons, Keaton and Marshall.
RON LABADIE
REGIONAL SCOUT
COLLEGE: Adrian
NFL: 20th Season
DOLPHINS: 20th Season
Ron Labadie enters his 20th year of service with the Dolphins in 2008. He spent his first 11
years with the club (1990-2000) as a college scout before spending the next six (2001-06) as
the team’s Director of College Scouting. As one of the team’s regional scouts, Labadie focus-
es on the East Coast with regional responsibilities in the states of Ohio and Michigan.
Labadie joined the Dolphins after serving as head football coach and athletic director at
Adrian College. A 1971 graduate of Adrian, Labadie returned to the school as head football
coach in 1982. In his eight seasons as head coach of the Bulldogs, the team posted a 53-20
(.730) collegiate record. He guided the Bulldogs to MIAA Championships in 1983, 1988 and
1989, as well as leading his team to NCAA Division III playoff berths in 1983 and 1988. He
was given the additional responsibilities of Director of Athletics for Men in May, 1985.
Before returning to Adrian, Labadie served as head football coach at Marshall (Mich.) High
School (1974-81), where he compiled a 42-30 overall record, including a 39-15 mark over his
last six years. Under Labadie, Marshall captured Twin Valley Conference Championships in
1976 and 1977.
A native of Paw Paw, Michigan, Labadie earned the school’s most valuable player award
three times (1968-70) and was named captain of the 1969 and ’70 teams. He earned first team
All-MIAA honors and led the conference with 10 touchdowns in five MIAA games as a senior.
He was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
Labadie and his wife, Marilynn, have three children, Lisa (33), Brad (30) and Ben (26), and
three grandsons, Gabe, Turner and Mason, and two granddaughters, Lucy and Grace.
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MIKE MURPHY
REGIONAL SCOUT
Mike Murphy is entering his second season as a member of the Dolphins’ scouting staff
after spending the previous three seasons (2005-07) as a national scout with the Dallas
Cowboys. The 2009 season marks Murphy’s 14th in an NFL scouting department during which
time he now has served with four clubs. He is responsible for scouting the South in the
Dolphins’ system.
Murphy got his start in the NFL as a pro personnel assistant in the scouting department of
the Kansas City Chiefs from 1996-99. He moved on to the role as Midwest scout with the Seattle
Seahawks in 2000 and served five years in that post before joining the Cowboys in 2005.
Before entering the NFL scouting ranks, Murphy was a coach at both the professional and
collegiate levels. He first served on the staff at Iowa State as a graduate assistant from 1990-
91, while pursuing his master’s degree in higher education. He moved on to Arizona Western
for one season (1992) prior to a two-year stint at Bethel College in Tennessee (1993-94),
where he was that school’s offensive coordinator. Two years as linebackers and special teams
coach with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian League (1995-96) preceded his move
into NFL scouting. He also spent one year (1989) assisting in the personnel department of the
CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where his father, Cal, was the General Manager and Head
Coach. In fact, Mike’s father was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 2004 following a 26-
year career as both a coach and general manager in the CFL (1974-99) during which time he
led teams that claimed nine Grey Cup championships.
A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Murphy earned his degree in physical education
from William Jewell College. He and his wife, Camille, were married on May 3, 2008. They have
two girls, Tyler and Meagan, and make their home in Sarasota, Fla.
JOE SCHOEN
NATIONAL SCOUT
COLLEGE: DePauw
NFL: Ninth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
Joe Schoen begins his second season as a part of the Dolphins’ scouting staff after spend-
ing his first seven years in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers.
Schoen joined the Panthers in May of 2001 as a scouting assistant and was promoted to
Southeast National Combine Scout one year later. In 2003, he began to scout the Southwest
in Carolina’s system. Prior to joining the Panthers on a full-time basis, he interned in the team’s
54 • Murphy/Schoen
ticket office in January of 2000 while also having worked in the club’s training camp later that
same year in football operations.
Schoen was a four-year letterman at DePauw University (1997-2000) where he played
quarterback as a freshman and wide receiver his final three years. As a senior he was named
the Thomas Mount Offensive Player of the Year while also being selected as a first-team All-
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference choice as he set the school single-season record for
receptions with 80 (now 2nd). Overall in his collegiate career he amassed 153 receptions for
1,861 yards and 14 touchdowns. He ranks fifth in school history in receptions and sixth in
receiving yards. Schoen, who earned his degree in communications from the Greencastle,
Indiana school, also was named to the SCAC Academic Honor Roll his senior year.
A graduate of Elkhart (Ind.) Memorial High School, Schoen and his wife, Marie, have a
daughter, Sydney Burke. They make their home in Frisco, Texas.
DWAYNE JOSEPH
PRO SCOUT
COLLEGE: Syracuse
NFL: 12th Season
DOLPHINS: Sixth Season
Dwayne Joseph is entering his sixth season with the Dolphins, having served as a pro scout
in four of the previous five. He was Assistant Director of Pro Personnel in 2007. Before joining
the Dolphins, he spent the previous six years (1998-2003) with the Chicago Bears, including the
final three as Director of Player Development.
Joseph began his career with the Bears as a cornerback after signing with the club as an
undrafted college free agent in 1994. After spending a majority of his rookie season on the
team’s practice squad, Joseph played in all 16 games, including one start, in 1995. He record-
ed 42 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defensed and a forced fumble that year. He spent
the 1996 season on injured reserve before being released in training camp the following year.
After concluding his playing career, Joseph was hired by the Bears in 1998 as Coordinator of
Player Programs before being promoted in 2001.
In 2005, Joseph was the Dolphins’ representative at the NFL-Stanford Program for
Managers. During the 2007 offseason, he was chosen to participate in the NFL Football
Operations Personnel Symposium in Dallas.
Joseph was a four-year letterman (1990-93) at Syracuse where he served as team captain
his senior season. He earned his undergraduate degree in human development and went on
for a master’s in education leadership from DePaul University. A native of Miami, Joseph
attended Carol City High School. He is married with two sons.
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NATE SULLIVAN
PRO SCOUT
Nate Sullivan is in his 13th season with the Dolphins and the ninth in his current role. He
spent his first four seasons with the club (1997-2000) working in the team’s pro personnel
department, where he performed a variety of functions, including advance scouting and player
evaluation.
A 1996 graduate of the University of California-Santa Barbara, Sullivan earned his master’s
degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University in Miami in 1998.
A native of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Sullivan and his wife, JoAnne, reside in Edgewater, Fla.
JOHN GAMBLE
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE: Hampton
NFL: 16th Season
DOLPHINS: 16th Season
John Gamble enters his 16th season with the Dolphins and the fourth in his current post as
Director of Player Development In his role, Gamble assists players in a variety of areas off the
field, while also helping the players in the transition process both into and out of the NFL
through continuing education, financial education and dealing with family matters through play-
er programs.
Gamble spent his first 12 seasons with the team as strength and conditioning coach. He
joined the Dolphins after having served ten years (1984-93) as the head strength coach at the
University of Virginia. He also served two seasons as assistant strength coach (1982-83) and
one year on a part-time basis (1981) at Virginia. He was named 1985 Strength Coach of the
Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 1998, he was named by the
Professional Strength Coaches Society as its Coach of the Year.
Gamble served an eight-year stint as Virginia State Director for the National Strength and
Conditioning Association and was named Outstanding State Director for Region II in 1984.
A world renowned powerlifter, Gamble was the No. 1-ranked powerlifter in the world in the
275-pound class from 1981 to 1983. His personal records for total pounds in three lifts while
competing in the United States Powerlifting Federation was 2,270 pounds, and he has person-
al bests of full squat, 892 lbs.; bench press, 573 lbs.; and dead lift, 826.5 lbs. in those three lifts.
Gamble was inducted into the U.S. Weightlifting Hall of Fame in York, Pa., in June of 1999.
Gamble played linebacker at Hampton University and was a first-team Black College All-
America selection. He also earned All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association honors in
football and in track and field.
Married to Sharon, the couple has three sons, John Nathan III, Austin Craig and Tucker
Scott, and they live in Ft. Lauderdale.
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ADAM HOWE MATT WINSTON
SCOUTING ASSISTANT SCOUTING ASSISTANT
ATHLETIC TRAINING
KEVIN O’NEILL
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
COLLEGE: Pittsburgh
NFL: 21st Season
DOLPHINS: 14th Season
Kevin O’Neill joined the Dolphins on March 1, 1996, as Head Athletic Trainer after serving
seven seasons in a similar capacity with the Dallas Cowboys. Along with Troy Maurer and Ben
Westby, O’Neill is responsible for the day-to-day treatment of Dolphins players in coordination
with the club’s medical staff.
In 2006, O’Neill and his staff were recognized by their peers as the “Athletic Training Staff
of the Year” by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
With the Cowboys, O’Neill was part of three Super Bowl championship teams. He also was
a member of a National Championship club during his four years (1985-88) as head athletic
trainer at the University of Miami (Fla.).
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, O’Neill earned his master’s degree in athletic
training from the University of Arizona while serving as athletic trainer for Catalina High School
in Tucson, Arizona. O’Neill spent three years as the assistant athletic trainer at the University
of Tennessee, three years as the head athletic trainer at Oregon State and one year as the
head athletic trainer at the University of Central Florida before joining the University of Miami.
A native of Pittsburgh, O’Neill and his wife, Anne, have two daughters, McKenzie and
Kaitlyn, and live in Fort Lauderdale.
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TROY MAURER
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
COLLEGE: Purdue
NFL: 18th Season
DOLPHINS: 18th Season
Troy Maurer is entering his 18th season as Assistant Trainer with the Dolphins, hav-
ing joined the organization in 1992. Along with Kevin O’Neill and Ben Westby, he assists
with the day-to-day training room operation and the rehabilitation of injured Dolphins
players.
In 2006, Maurer was part of the staff that was recognized by their peers as the
“Athletic Training Staff of the Year” by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
A graduate of Purdue University, Maurer began his NFL career by serving undergrad-
uate internships with both the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets. Upon graduation
from Purdue, he accepted a seasonal athletic trainer position with the Colts in 1989
before being hired by Doctors’ Hospital in Coral Gables as an athletic trainer in the phys-
ical therapy department in 1990. Prior to joining the Dolphins, Maurer was Head
Basketball Athletic Trainer and Assistant Football Athletic Trainer at Kansas State
University during the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons.
A native of Lafayette, Indiana, Maurer and his wife, Jill, live in Coral Springs with their
son, Luke, and daughter, Laura.
BEN WESTBY
ASS’T ATHLETIC TRAINER/DIR. OF REHABILITATION
Ben Westby is entering his ninth season as Assistant Athletic Trainer/Director of Rehabilitation
with the Dolphins after joining the club in 2001. Along with Kevin O’Neill and Troy Maurer, he
coordinates and implements all of the rehabilitation programs for injured Dolphins players and
assists with the day-to-day training room operation.
In 2006, Westby was part of the staff that was recognized by their peers as the “Athletic
Training Staff of the Year” by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
An athletic training graduate of Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Westby earned his
master’s of science degree in physical therapy from Des Moines University – Osteopathic
Medical Center. Westby began his career in the NFL by serving as a summer assistant with
the Baltimore Ravens in 1997. Prior to joining the Dolphins, Westby spent one year as a staff
physical therapist at Hruska Clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska, where in addition to his clinical
responsibilities, he worked as a biomechanical consultant for the University of Nebraska and
numerous professional golfers.
A native of Rosholt, South Dakota, Westby resides in Davie with his wife, Monica.
58 • Maurer/Westby
MIAMI DOLPHINS MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Chief Orthopedic Consultant......................................................................Dr. George Caldwell
Orthopedic Consultant ........................................................................................Dr. Dan Kanell
Orthopedic Consultant ........................................................................................Dr. Erol Yoldas
Internal Medicine Consultant ............................................................................Dr. Frank Finlon
Internal Medicine Consultant ..................................................................Dr. Gerald Kuykendall
Sports Dentistry Consultant..........................................................................Dr. Ira Kotch, DDS
Optometry & Vision Training Consultant ..........................................................Dr. Robert Davis
Optometry & Vision Training Consultant ........................................................Dr. James Morris
Chiropractic Consultant ................................................................................Dr. Spencer Baron
EQUIPMENT
JOE CIMINO
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Joe Cimino is entering his 16th season as a member of the Dolphins equipment staff and
his third in his current role after being promoted to Equipment Manager during the 2007 off-
season. He first worked in the department in 1987 prior to his return in 1995. Cimino is respon-
sible for issuing and ordering all playing equipment for the team. Along with assistants Charlie
Thiele and Keys Oakley, Cimino coordinates the transport of the club’s equipment to and from
each road site. He is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.
In addition to his responsibilities in the equipment room, Cimino, has been a team repre-
sentative on the draft-day phones in New York each of the past eight years.
A native of Dania, Fla., Cimino attended St. Thomas University in Miami, where he earned
his undergraduate degree in sports administration and his master’s in management.
Cimino and his wife, Holly, reside in Davie with their daughter, Christianna and their son,
Christian.
Medical Consultants/Cimino/Thiele/Oakley • 59
VIDEO
BOB HACK
VIDEO DIRECTOR
Bob Hack is beginning his 24th season with the Dolphins and first in the capacity of video
director after spending the previous seasons as the assistant video director. Hack joined the
team in 1986, the first year that the NFL switched from movie film to video tape. Along with his
assistant, Matt Taylor, the department is responsible for providing coaching and player per-
sonnel staffs with their audio/visual needs.
They film all practices and games, and maintain an extensive video library. In addition, Hack
helps maintain the team’s digital video system used by the coaching staff and players. He currently
is a member of the NFL Video Directors Committee for the Distribution of GSIS Game Data.
Hack’s background is in electronics and still photography. His hobbies include motorcycles
and amateur radio.
Hack resides in Pembroke Pines.
MATT TAYLOR
VIDEO ASSISTANT
60 • Hack/Taylor
MIAMI DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS
The 2009 Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders squad consists of 40 ladies who perform on the side-
lines to bring spirit and excitement to every Dolphins home game. The squad is diverse with girls
from five different countries and 12 different states who come together to rehearse three nights
a week, cheer at the Dolphins games on Sundays and appear at a variety of community appear-
ances. When these ladies are not performing, they are teachers, dance studio owners, sales rep-
resentatives, orthodontic assistants, account executives, and full time students.
DORIE GROGAN – Sr. Director of Cheerleaders and Event Entertainment
EMILY SNOW – Cheerleader Coordinator
JACKIE VILARINO – Cheerleader Choreographer
DANIELLE MURPHY – Youth Programs Director
On game day, the cheerleaders divide into four groups to perform for the fans on each cor-
ner of the field. Each group is lead by a captain who, like a quarterback, leads the group and
calls the plays for every performance.
2009 CAPTAINS
T.D., the official mascot of the Miami Dolphins, has been a fixture at Dolphins games since
his introduction at the Miami Dolphins’ Draft Party on April 19, 1997. His charming personali-
ty, outstanding sense of humor, and ability to relate to young and old alike make him a “Fin”-
tastic ambassador for the Dolphins.
T.D. performs at every Dolphins home game, but his job isn’t done when the season is over.
He can be found throughout South Florida, making appearances at schools, parades, hospi-
tals, and various other functions.
A six-time Pro Bowl mascot, T.D. has also performed at the Chinese New Year’s Day
Parade in Hong Kong, and he was the first mascot to participate in the Hall of Fame Game in
Canton, Ohio.
When T.D. originally debuted, he had not yet been named. The Dolphins’ “Name the Mascot
Contest” drew more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 22 countries. Sara
Fernandez of Miami was the first to submit the name “T.D.,” and she won two tickets to Super
Bowl XXXII when the name was selected at the annual Dolphins Awards Banquet on June 4,
1997.
Prior to T.D., the club had a live dolphin named “Flipper,” who was situated in a fish tank in
the open end of the Orange Bowl. The club also had “Dolfan Denny” patrol the sidelines for
several seasons. However, with the debut of T.D., the Dolphins finally had an official mascot.
If you’d like to score a “T.D.” at your next event, please fill out the appearance request form
at www.miamidolphins.com or call (954) 452-7097.
HISTORY
Now in its 23rd year of operation, the 75,000 seat, modern, open-air facility was the first of
its kind to be constructed entirely with private funds, costing 115 million dollars when it was
completed in 1987. The late Joe Robbie led the financing campaign to build “Joe Robbie
Stadium” for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. JRS revolutionized the economics of profession-
al sports when it opened that year. Inclusion of a Club Level, along with Executive Suites,
helped to finance the construction of the stadium. Season ticket holders committed to long
term agreements and in return they received first-class amenities in a state-of-the-art facility
which is still used as a model for new facilities across the country.
On March 7, 1990, H. Wayne Huizenga, then Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of Blockbuster Video and Huizenga Holdings Inc., agreed to purchase fifty percent of
Joe Robbie Stadium and became the point man in the drive to bring Major League Baseball to
South Florida. That effort was rewarded in July of 1991, when South Florida was awarded a
National League expansion franchise. On January 24, 1994, Mr. Huizenga acquired the
remaining fifty percent of the stadium to give him 100% ownership. Since 1991, more than 80
million dollars have been spent to upgrade and renovate the stadium. The improvement and
revitalization of the building under Huizenga allowed the stadium to remain the finest sports
and entertainment facility in the United States.
On August 26, 1996, Pro Player, the sports apparel division of Fruit of the Loom, sponsored
the renaming of Joe Robbie Stadium as Pro Player Stadium. They became the first sports mar-
keting and products company to entitle a stadium or arena.
DINING
Full service concession facilities, managed by Boston Culinary Group, are available on all
levels and include the Everglades BBQ, Papa Johns and Edy’s Ice Cream. On the Club Level,
premium food stations feature delicacies such as sushi, coal-fire pizza, hand-carved sand-
wiches, sauté dishes, fresh baked deserts and much more. The stadium has been recognized
for the high quality of its food and beverage service.
STADIUM FACTS
Stadium Address ..........................................................................2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
......................................................................................................Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Stadium Telephone ..........................................................................................(305) 623-6100
Relative Location ..........................................................16 miles northwest of downtown Miami
..................................................................................18 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale
....................................................................................3/4 mile south of Calder Race Course
..................................................1 mile south of Dade-Broward county line on N.W. 27th Ave.
Opening Date....................................................................................................August 16, 1987
STADIUM “FIRSTS”
FOOTBALL
PRESEASON GAME: 8/16/87 – Chicago 10, Dolphins 3
REGULAR SEASON GAME: 10/11/87 – Dolphins 42, Kansas City 0
DOLPHIN PLAYOFF GAME: 1/5/91 – Dolphins 17, Kansas City 16
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 1/17/93 – Buffalo 29, Dolphins 10
SUPER BOWL: 1/22/89 – San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16
COLLEGE BOWL GAME: 12/29/90 – Florida State 24, Penn State 17 (Blockbuster Bowl)
DOLPHIN WIN: 10/11/87– Dolphins 42, Kansas City 0
DOLPHIN LOSS: 10/25/87 – Buffalo 34, Dolphins 31 (OT)
DOLPHIN SHUTOUT: 10/11/87 – Dolphins 42, Kansas City 0
SHUTOUT, OPPONENT: 7/26/91 – Chicago 6, Dolphins 0 (preseason)
OVERTIME GAME: 10/25/87– Buffalo 34, Dolphins 31
PLAYER TO VISIT PPS WITH TWO DIFFERENT TEAMS: Doug Flutie (Chicago, 8/16/87 and New England, 12/28/87)
REGULAR SEASON GAMES
NATIONAL ANTHEM, PERFORMANCE: Thomas Brown, III vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (played trumpet)
NATIONAL ANTHEM, SINGING: Pete Harris vs. Buffalo, 10/25/87
COIN TOSS: vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (won by Chiefs)
DOLPHlN CAPTAINS: Kyle Mackey, Tim Pidgeon, Demetrious Johnson
KICKOFF: Willie Beecher (Dolphins) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (to 2-yard line)
KICKOFF RETURN: Kevin Wyatt of Kansas City, 10/11/87 (21 yards)
DOLPHIN KICKOFF RETURN: Pete Roth vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (23 yards)
TACKLE, ON KICKOFF: Scott Nicolas (Dolphins) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (of Kevin Wyatt)
KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TD: Stanford Jennings (Cincinnati) vs. San Francisco (SB XXIII), 1/22/89
PUNT: Kelly Goodburn of Kansas City, 10/11/87 (47 yards)
DOLPHIN PUNT: Stacy Gore vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (35 yards)
PUNT RETURN: Mike Caterbone (Dolphins) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (15 yards)
PUNT RETURNED FOR TD: O.J. McDuffie (Dolphins) vs. Indianapolis, 10/24/93 (71 yards)
BLOCKED PUNT: William Judson (Dolphins) vs. Green Bay, 9/18/88
PENALTY: On Dolphins vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (illegal formation)
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT: Willie Beecher (Dolphins) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (missed from 49 yards)
FIELD GOAL: Scott Norwood of Buffalo, 10/25/87 (41 yards)
DOLPHIN FIELD GOAL: Fuad Reveiz vs. Buffalo, 10/25/87 (46 yards)
TURNOVER: Alex Espinosa of Kansas City intercepted by Liffort Hobley of Dolphins, 10/11/87
DOLPHIN TURNOVER: Lawrence Sampleton fumbles (recovered by James Harrell) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87
FUMBLE: Blaine Smith of Kansas City, 10/11/87 (own recovery)
DOLPHIN FUMBLE: Lawrence Sampleton vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (recovered by Chiefs’ James Harrell)
FORCED FUMBLE: Mike Lambrecht (Dolphins) vs. Kansas City, 10/11/87 (on Chris Smith)
FUMBLE LOST: Chris Smith of Kansas City, 10/11/87 (recovered by Liffort Hobley)
BASEBALL
EXHIBITION GAME: March 11, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers 10, Baltimore Orioles 8
SOCCER
(all 3/4/88, U.S. vs. Millonarios)
GAME: 3/4/88 U.S. National team 2, Millonarios (Colombia) 1
GOAL: Jorge Raigoza (Millonarios) at 55:44
ASSIST: Ruben Dario Hernandez (Millonarios)
GAME-WINNING GOAL: Bruce Murray (U.S.), at 78:34
PENALTY KICK: Tab Ramos (U.S.), saved by Ruben Cousillas of Millonarios
On July 11, 1993, the Miami Dolphins officially moved into their brand new training facility
at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, from their long-time base at St. Thomas
University in Miami.
The ten million dollar state-of-the-art facility covers 93,452 square feet and incorporates
the latest technology and advances that were utilized in the design of other NFL training facil-
ities.
The Dolphins’ training center not only houses the team’s football operation personnel and
the club’s administrative staff, but it also serves as the site of the club’s preseason training
camp and all off-season conditioning programs.
The facility includes a large locker room area, sauna and steam rooms, a therapy swim-
ming pool, a cold plunge pool, whirlpools, and one of the largest weight training rooms in the
NFL.
In addition to the physical training needs, modern support facilities also were constructed.
Those include lounges, conference rooms, equipment rooms, laundry areas, video editing
labs, an auditorium that functions as a site for major press conferences as well as for full team
and staff meetings, a dance studio for the team’s cheerleaders, and the Dolphins Pro Shop,
which sells official team merchandise.
Administrative offices, located on the second floor, include the head coach’s office with an
adjacent conference room overlooking the practice fields. Offensive and defensive coaches’
offices flank these areas. Other office space exists for personnel and administrative staff mem-
bers.
At the rear of the facility are two full-sized grass football fields, which were constructed uti-
lizing the Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT) system that also is used for the field at Dolphin
Stadium. That system incorporates underground pipes and electronic pumps to remove water
from the fields when natural drainage is not adequate.
The Dolphins also now have their own indoor practice field, which was completed in July
2006. The 96,000-square foot structure sits on a three-acre tract adjacent to the two outdoor
fields. The 100-yard field is made of a “Twenty-Four/Seven” grass-like synthetic turf, manufac-
tured by The Motz Group.
With a primary emphasis to design the complex in a “fan-friendly” manner, a bleacher struc-
ture adjacent to the fields was constructed, utilizing elements of Dolphin Stadium itself. When
the stadium was revised to accommodate baseball, large sections of seats from the stadium
were removed. Those sections were relocated to the Nova Southeastern facility as part of the
new complex. As a result, the bleacher facility at Nova Southeastern can accommodate 2,000
spectators, including 600 in chair-back seats, for open practice sessions and other special
events. The structure also provides fans permanent amenities such as concession areas, a
merchandise pro shop, ticket windows, and rest rooms.
LB AKIN AYODELE. . .
– Enters 2009 having played in 112 league contests and has never missed a game in his
seven NFL seasons.
S YERAMIAH BELL. . .
– Enters 2009 with six career sacks. With his next sack he would set the record for most
career sacks by a Dolphins defensive back. He is currently tied with Liffort Hobley (6).
RB RONNIE BROWN. . .
– Enters 2009 with 3,433 yards rushing. He needs 110 yards rushing to tie Tony Nathan
(3,543) for fifth place in all time rushing yards in Dolphins history. He needs 211 rushing
yards to equal Jim Kiick (3,644) for fourth place and 444 yards to equal Mercury Morris
(3,877) for third place.
– With a 1,000 yard rushing season, would become just the third Dolphin to account for mul-
tiple 1,000 yard seasons, joining Larry Csonka (1971-73) and Ricky Williams (2002-03).
– With 23 career rushing touchdowns, needs two more to tie Don Nottingham (25) for sixth
on the Dolphins’ all-time chart.
WR GREG CAMARILLO. . .
– Enters 2009 with 63 receptions and needs 37 for 100 in his career.
T VERNON CAREY. . .
– Enters 2009 having played in 76 consecutive contests and has started 59 in a row.
QB CHAD PENNINGTON. . .
– Enters 2009 with 17,391 passing yards and needs 2,609 yards to reach the 20,000 plateau.
– Needs 105 pass attempts to reach 2500 attempts for his career.
LB JOEY PORTER. . .
– Enters 2009 as the only NFL player to register at least five sacks each year since 2000.
LB JASON TAYLOR. . .
– Enters 2009 with 120.5 sacks, 14th on the NFL’s career list. With one full sack, he would tie
Clyde Simmons (121.5) for 13th. With 1.5 more, he would equal Simeon Rice (122.0) for
12th. With six more, he would join Derrick Thomas (126.5) for 11th. With 7.5 more, he would
tie Rickey Jackson (128.0) for 10th. He is currently, the NFL’s sack leader among active
players.
RB RICKY WILLIAMS. . .
– With a 1,000-yard rushing season, he would join Larry Csonka as the only Dolphin to
record three 1,000 yard seasons in a career. Csonka accomplished the feat each year from
1971-73.
– With 4,462 rushing yards as a Dolphins, needs 358 more to reach the 5,000-yard mark with
the team.
Since 1970, the Miami Dolphins own the second-best regular-season winning percentage of any
team in the four major professional sports (minimum ten seasons played). Miami’s regular-season
winning percentage of .610 (365-233-2) is second only to the Los Angeles Lakers’ percentage of
.646 (2045-1121) among the combined 121 teams from the National Football League, Major
League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association.
TEAM SPORT W L T PCT.
1. Los Angeles Lakers Basketball 2045 1121 0 .646
2. MIAMI DOLPHINS FOOTBALL 365 233 2 .610
3. Pittsburgh Steelers Football 363 235 2 .607
4. San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1603 1071 0 .599
5. Montreal Canadiens Hockey 1606 1010 411 .598
6. Dallas Cowboys Football 356 244 0 .593
7. Boston Bruins Hockey 1591 1041 386 .591
8. Philadelphia Flyers Hockey 1553 1037 433 .585
9. Denver Broncos Football 347 247 6 .584
10. Boston Celtics Basketball 1842 1324 0 .582
11. Minnesota Vikings Football 343 255 2 .573
12. Phoenix Suns Basketball 1805 1361 0 .570
Football and baseball records are through the end of the 2008 season.
Basketball records are through the end of the 2008-09 seasons.
Hockey records are through the end of the 2008-09 seasons.
DOLPHINS=WINNERS
Best Record Since NFL-AFL Merger
(regular season, 1970-2008)
1. MIAMI ..................................... 365 233 2 .610
2. Pittsburgh ................................ 363 235 2 .607
3. Dallas ...................................... 356 244 0 .593
4. Denver..................................... 347 247 6 .584
5. Minnesota ............................... 343 255 2 .573
Best Record in the ’90s
(regular season)
1. San Francisco ......................... 113 47 0 .706
2. Buffalo ..................................... 103 57 0 .644
3. Kansas City............................. 102 58 0 .638
4. Dallas ...................................... 101 59 0 .631
5. MIAMI ..................................... 95 65 0 .594
Minnesota ............................... 95 65 0 .594
Best Record in the ’80s
(regular season)
1. San Francisco ......................... 104 47 1 .688
2. Washington ............................. 97 55 0 .638
3. MIAMI ..................................... 94 57 1 .622
4. Denver..................................... 93 58 1 .615
5. Chicago ................................... 92 60 0 .605
Dolphins=Winners • 79
Best Record Within the AFC East Since NFL-AFL Merger
(regular season, 1970-2008)
1. MIAMI ..................................... 174 122 1 .588
2. New England........................... 157 137 0 .534
3. Buffalo ..................................... 137 156 1 .468
4. N.Y. Jets .................................. 135 158 1 .461
Best Interconference Record Since NFL-AFL Merger
(regular season, 1970-2008)
1. MIAMI ..................................... 93 48 0 .660
2. Pittsburgh ................................ 84 55 1 .604
3. Oakland................................... 87 58 1 .599
4. Dallas ...................................... 80 60 0 .571
5. Denver..................................... 81 63 2 .562
Best Record in December Since NFL-AFL Merger
(regular season, 1970-2008)
1. Washington ............................ 86 57 0 .601
2. MIAMI ..................................... 88 59 0 .599
3. San Francisco ......................... 88 60 0 .595
4. Pittsburgh ................................ 85 60 0 .586
5. Green Bay ............................... 83 62 1 .572
FINS FACT
Andy attended and played for Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, which is the third
winningest high school football program in the nation. Each Friday night in the fall, the Tigers
play in front of a crowd of 12,000 to 15,000. The Ohio football power is the alma matre many
big name coaches such as Paul Brown, Earl Bruce, Bob Cummings and Don James and
players such as Chris Spielman, Harry Stuhldreher (Notre Dame Four Horsemen) and current
New England Patriots linebacker Shawn Crable.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was awarded off waivers to Miami from New Orleans on August 31,
2008 . . . Waived by New Orleans on August 30, 2008… Originally a third-round draft choice (88th
overall) of Saints in 2007.
2008 - Played in 15 games with four starts at left guard . . . Made his NFL and Dolphins debut
in reserve role at Arizona (9/14) . . . Made first career start, against Buffalo in Toronto (12/7),
after an injury to Justin Smiley, who was placed on Injured Reserve on December 2 . . . Started
last four games of 2008 as well as the AFC Wild Card game at left guard.
2007 - Was inactive for 15 games in his rookie season with the Saints and dressed but did not
play in another game.
COLLEGE
Played his last two collegiate seasons at Akron (2005-06), during which time he started 24
games at right guard . . . Began his collegiate career as defensive lineman at Pittsburgh, where
he played in 24 contests from 2002-03.
PERSONAL
Attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, where he lettered three times in track
and field and was a four year Honor Roll student . . . Selected to play in the Ohio East-West
All-Star Game . . . Named County MVP as a senior . . . Participated in the Dolphins annual
Thanksgiving meal giveaway . . . Born November 20, 1983 in Akron, Ohio.
ANDY ALLEMAN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2007: 0/0, 2008: 15/4 NFL TOTALS: 15/4
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JASON ALLEN
CORNERBACK 32
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 200
BORN: 7/5/83
COLLEGE: Tennessee ’06
ACQUIRED: D1, 2006
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Fourth Season
FINS FACT
In 2007, Jason started his own foundation called “JAllen All-Stars,” which is designed to give
back to youth in South Florida, Muscle Shoals, Alabama and the Atlanta area through
educational and athletic events. “I stress to the kids to give their best at whatever it is they do,”
Jason says. “Our job as role models is to speak to the kids and give them guidance. Coming
from a small town (Muscle Shoals), I didn’t have someone to show me the things that were
needed to make it into professional sports.” The foundation has sponsored events such as a
turkey giveaway and a toy drive during the holidays, as well as a book bag giveaway.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was a first-round draft choice (16th overall) of the Dolphins in 2006,
the fourth defensive back taken.
2008 - Played in 15 contests with two starts . . . Was inactive due to a hand injury at St. Louis
(11/30) . . . Provided depth and experience at both the safety and corner positions . . .
Registered 20 tackles (19 solo), one interception, four passes defensed and tied for the team
lead with RB Patrick Cobbs with 16 special teams tackles . . . Led the team in tackles on one
occasion . . . Entered the starting lineup when the Dolphins opened in a nickel package vs.
Oakland (11/16) and New England (11/23) . . . Paced the Dolphins special teams units during
season opener against the New York Jets (9/7) with two solo tackles, while also contributing
on defense with a tackle . . . Had one solo stop on defense and special teams at Arizona (9/14)
. . . Contributed to the teams first win of the season at New England (9/21) with two special
teams stops . . . Led the special teams units with three tackles (two solo) at Houston (10/12) .
. . Recorded two special teams tackles vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . . Led the team in tackles with
six stops vs. Buffalo (10/26) and also played a major role on special teams with a tackle and a
fumble recovery on a mishandled punt that allowed the Dolphins to run the clock out and
preserve a 25-16 victory . . . Had two tackles and two passes defensed, including one
interception at Denver (11/2), picking off a Jay Cutler pass on the game’s first series and
returning it two yards . . . Recorded two solo tackles on defense vs. Seattle (11/9) . . .
Registered both a defensive and special teams stop vs. Oakland (11/16) . . . Recorded a
season-high seven tackles vs. New England (11/23), however suffered a hand injury in the
contest that would end up causing him to miss his only game in his career the following week
at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Returned to action at the Bills in Toronto(12/7) and provided the special
teams units with one tackle . . . Recorded one special teams tackle vs. San Francisco (12/14)
and at the N.Y. Jets (12/28).
2007 - Played in all 16 games, including nine starts . . . Recorded 53 tackles, three
interceptions and a forced fumble . . . Interception total led the team . . . Also produced nine
stops on special teams, a figure that tied for second on the squad . . . Moved into starting lineup
at one safety spot for game vs. N.Y. Giants in London (10/28), the first start of his NFL career
. . . Took over spot from Renaldo Hill, who sustained a season-ending knee injury the week
before against New England . . . Recorded five tackles and a forced fumble in the Giants game
as the Dolphins held New York to 49 net passing yards, a season low for a Dolphins opponent
. . . Recorded his first two interceptions of the year at Philadelphia (11/18) when he picked off
a pair of Donovan McNabb passes . . . Tallied a career-high eight tackles at Buffalo (12/9) . . .
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Two weeks later at New England (12/23), came up with an interception of a Tom Brady pass
. . . Registered a season-high three special teams tackles vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2).
2006 - Played in 16 games, all in a reserve role, in his rookie season . . . Posted 13 tackles and
an interception on defense and seven stops on special teams . . . Majority of action on defense
came in dime package . . . First career interception occurred in 31-13 win at Chicago (11/5)
when he picked off a Rex Grossman pass and returned it seven yards . . . Tallied a season-
high four tackles in 24-20 win over Minnesota (11/19).
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2002-05) at Tennessee who started his final three seasons . . .
Served as a captain each of his final two years . . . Opened 26 of the 43 games in which he
played during his career . . . Totaled 220 tackles, three sacks, four interceptions, 21 passes
defensed, five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery . . . Started 12 games at free safety and
14 at cornerback in his career . . . Started the first five contests of his senior year at right
cornerback before sustaining a season-ending hip dislocation against Georgia . . . Had the
most productive season of his collegiate career the year prior, when he started all 13 contests,
the first at cornerback and the final 12 at free safety . . . Produced 123 tackles, a pair of sacks,
two interceptions, five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a
junior . . . Tackle total that year set a school single-season record for a defensive back . . . In
addition, was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick, a third-team All-America
selection and a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s top
defensive back . . . Earned degree in sports management.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Attended Muscle Shoals (Ala.) High School, where he lettered in football, track and
basketball . . . Played running back in high school, and was an All-America selection by Super
Prep and Prep Star as a senior when he rushed for 1,740 yards and 21 touchdowns, while
adding 378 receiving yards and three scores . . . Was named to the Class 5A all-state team
and chosen as the Alabama Gatorade High School Player of the Year as a senior . . . Was also
chosen as the Class 5A Back of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association . . . As a
rookie in 2006, was part of the Dolphins’ “All-Community Team,” in which he donated 20 tickets
for every home game to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade County . . . Has been a part
of the “All-Community Team” since 2006 in which he donates 20 tickets for every home game
to the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade County . . . Participated in the Dolphins Junior Angler
Fishing Clinic in which he has taught children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
how to fish . . . Also has taken part in the club’s holiday toy event . . . Lists “Paid in Full” and
“Blood Sport” as favorite movies, “Martin” as favorite television show, “Where the Red Fern
Grows” as favorite book and 2Pac as favorite recording artist . . . Would like to be a sports agent
following his playing career . . . Enjoys traveling to other countries . . . Is the middle of seven
children . . . Full name is Jason Jamar Allen, born July 5, 1983 in Muscle Shoals, Ala.
JASON ALLEN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2006 Miami 16 0 13 10 3 0.0 0.0 1 7 07 0 2 0 0 0
2007 Miami 16 9 53 46 7 0.0 0.0 3 15 13 0 3 1 0 0
2008 Miami 15 2 20 19 1 0.0 0.0 1 2 2 0 4 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 47 11 86 75 11 0.0 0.0 5 24 13 0 9 1 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 7 in 2006, 9 in 2007, 16 in 2008 for total of 32
Special Teams Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2008
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WILL ALLEN
CORNERBACK 25
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 195
BORN: 8/5/78
COLLEGE: Syracuse ’01
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2006 (NYG)
NFL: Ninth Season
DOLPHINS: Fourth Season
FINS FACT
Having three kids of his own, Will enjoys spending his time away from the field working with
children. He hopes to make a difference by being directly involved in his philanthropic
endeavors. While with the Giants, he spoke at various schools, Pop Warner banquets and youth
football camps, while also working with the Ronald McDonald House and at-risk teen boys. He
continued that support with the Dolphins. In his first season with the team, he was part of the
“All-Community Team,” in which he donated 20 tickets for every home game to the Parent
Academy at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “There are a lot of kids out there that think
their lives just are not going the way they want them to go,” Will says. “Sometimes they just need
that extra push, as far as somebody bringing a smile to their face or letting them see you were
actually in the same situation they are in and it doesn’t have to turn out bad.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from the
Giants on March 20, 2006 . . . Originally drafted by the Giants in the first round (22nd overall)
in 2001, with a choice obtained from Indianapolis in a draft-day trade-up.
2008 - Was one of just four Dolphins defenders, along with Yeremiah Bell, André Goodman and
Joey Porter, to start all 16 games, plus the AFC Wildcard Playoff Game against the Ravens in
2008 . . . Finished sixth on the Dolphins with 50 tackles and tied for second on the team in
interceptions with three picks, which he returned for a total of 62 yards and one touchdown . . .
Had one sack for 11 yards in losses and finished second on the team with 15 passes defensed
. . . His three interceptions were the second-highest total of his career, trailing only his four INTs
from his rookie season of 2001 as a member of the N.Y. Giants . . . Enters 2009 having started
each of the last 119 games in which he has played, dating back to the second week of his rookie
season of 2001 with the Giants . . . Allen has five career sacks, including four as a member of
the Dolphins . . . His four sacks with Miami are tied for the fourth-highest sack total among
defensive backs in team history . . . During the season opener vs. the N.Y. Jets (9/7), registered
two tackles and a team high two passes defensed from his left corner position . . . Had four solo
tackles at Arizona (9/14) . . . Recorded four tackles, including a tackle for loss, in the Dolphins
first win of the season at New England (9/21) . . . Registered three solo tackles vs. San Diego
(10/5) . . . Had another four-tackle performance at Houston (10/12) and also chipped in with a
pass defensed and a forced fumble . . . Had three tackles and one interception vs Buffalo
(10/26), picking off a Trent Edwards pass and returning it for a then career-long 30 yards . . .
Recorded four tackles and one interception at Denver (11/2), picking off a Jay Cutler pass and
returning it a career-long 32 yards for his first career touchdown . . . Registered a season-high
three passes defensed and four tackles, including three solo tackles, vs. Seattle (11/9) . . . Had
five tackles, including one sack, vs. Oakland (11/16), tackling Raiders quarterback JaMarcus
Russell for an 11-yard loss . . . Chipped in with three solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, and
a pressure on Matt Cassel vs. New England (11/23) . . . Matched a season high with five solo
tackles along with a pressure on Marc Bulger at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Provided a huge swing of
momentum in Toronto against Buffalo (12/7), as he picked off a J.P. Losman pass in the end
zone to stop a late Bills drive and keep Miami’s lead at 13-3 in the Dolphins’ eventual 16-3 win
. . . Matched a playoff career high with five solo tackles vs. Baltimore (1/4/09)
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2007 - Started all 16 games at cornerback, the team’s only defensive back to open every
contest on the year, and, along with DE Jason Taylor, one of only two on defense to do it . . .
Was an All-Pro selection by Sports Illustrated . . . Collected 62 tackles, a pair of sacks, an
interception, a team-high 14 passes defensed and two forced fumbles . . . Tackle total ranked
third on the team and led club’s defensive backs . . . . Key part of a backfield that ranked fourth
in the NFL in pass defense . . . Produced a season-high six tackles in opener at Washington
(9/9), a figure he matched in contest at Buffalo (12/9) . . . Came up with a season-high three
passes defensed in game against N.Y. Giants in London (10/28) . . . Sacks came in consecutive
weeks; in Monday night game at Pittsburgh (11/26) and vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2), the first Dolphins
DB to post sacks in back to back games since Terry Cousin in games 14-15 of 2001. . . Allen
also forced fumbles in both the Steelers and Jets contests . . . In the Jets game, jarred the ball
loose from Kellen Clemens on a sack, as it was recovered by Michael Lehan, who returned it
43 yards for a touchdown . . . Game at Buffalo (12/9) marked the 100th regular season contest
of his career while he made his 100th career start the following week against Baltimore
(12/16).
2006 - Started all 15 games in which he appeared at left cornerback in his first season with the
Dolphins . . . Only game he missed was Thanksgiving Day affair at Detroit (11/23) after
sustaining a groin injury in the previous contest, vs. Minnesota (11/19) . . . It snapped a string
of 42 straight games in which he had played and started . . . Registered 56 tackles, a sack, an
interception, 11 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble . . . Also was
credited with a stop on special teams . . . Led team and tied for second in the AFC with three
opponents’ fumble recoveries . . . Tackle total ranked seventh on the team while 11 passes
defensed tied for second . . . In opener at Pittsburgh, had a key recovery of a Charlie Batch
fumble in the fourth quarter after the Steelers had a first-and-goal from the one . . . Two weeks
later in win over Tennessee (9/24), stripped the ball from Titans TE Bo Scaife at the Dolphins’
2 following a 22-yard reception, with André Goodman recovering and returning it 31 yards . . .
Had best game of year at Houston (10/1) when he tallied eight tackles, in addition to his first
interception as a Dolphin, when he wrestled the ball away from Andre Johnson and returned
it 11 yards . . . In the Texans game, also was credited with three passes defensed and the
second sack of his NFL career – his first since September 26, 2004 against Cleveland as a
member of the Giants . . . Recorded fumble recoveries in consecutive contests; vs. Jacksonville
(12/3) and vs. New England (12/10) . . . In the Jaguars game, pounced on a Matt Jones fumble
(forced by Goodman) at the Dolphins’ 17 . . . Recovered a Daniel Graham fumble (forced by
Channing Crowder) at the Patriots’ 39, leading to an Olindo Mare field goal in the Dolphins’ 21-
0 win over New England . . .
FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Allen accounted for three opponents’ fumble recoveries in 2006,
matching his total from his first five NFL seasons combined . . . In addition, his total tied for the
second-highest figure in both the AFC and in the NFL, trailing only Kansas City DE Jared Allen
. . . His total also tied with Pittsburgh S Ryan Clark for the most among defensive backs:
MOST OPPONENTS’ FUMBLE RECOVERIES IN THE NFL IN 2006
PLAYER POS. TEAM NO.
1. Jared Allen DE Kansas City 6
2. WILL ALLEN CB MIAMI 3
15 other players 3
2005 - Started all 16 regular season games in which he played at left cornerback in his final
season with the Giants . . . Recorded 70 total tackles, 11 passes defensed, a fumble recovery
and a forced fumble . . . Added four stops on special teams . . . Took a lateral from Brent
Alexander following an interception at San Francisco (11/6) and went 17 yards . . . Had a
season-high nine tackles at Seattle (11/27) when he also knocked down a pass, recovered a
fumble and forced one as well . . . Stripped the ball from Bobby Engram following a reception
and also recovered it at the Giants’ 43 in the second quarter to help set up a Jay Feely 39-yard
field goal seven plays later . . . Started First-Round Playoff game vs. Carolina (1/8/06) and was
credited with four tackles.
2004 - Opened all 16 games at left cornerback . . . Posted 81 tackles, a figure which ranked
third on the team and first among DBs . . . Had one interception, a team-high 19 passes
defensed, a sack and a forced fumble . . . First sack of his career occurred vs. Cleveland (9/26)
when he tackled Jeff Garcia for a six-yard loss . . . Lone interception of the season came when
he picked off a Daunte Culpepper pass in 34-13 win at Minnesota (10/31) . . . Amassed a team-
high 10 tackles, in addition to a pass defensed, vs. Philadelphia (11/28).
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2003 - Started all 12 games in which he played at left cornerback . . . Spent the final four games
of the year on injured reserve . . . Posted 45 tackles, a pair of interceptions, a team-high 14
passes defensed and a fumble recovery . . . Added two special teams stops . . . Interception
total tied for the team lead, along with Ralph Brown, Johnnie Harris and Frank Walker . . .
Registered a season-high seven tackles in opener vs. St. Louis (9/7) . . . Initial interception of
the season came when he snared a Patrick Ramsey pass at Washington (9/21) and returned
it 22 yards . . . Picked off a Donovan McNabb pass vs. Philadelphia (10/19) . . . Limited Randy
Moss to two receptions for four yards in the second half of a 29-17 win at Minnesota (10/26) .
. . Blocked a Doug Brien 51-yard field goal attempt in overtime at N.Y. Jets (11/2) as the Giants
went on for a 31-28 win . . . Had six tackles and also recovered a Keenan McCardell fumble at
Tampa Bay (11/24) . . . Sustained a mid-foot sprain vs. Buffalo (11/30) and was placed on
injured reserve on December 2.
2002 - Started all 15 games in which he appeared . . . Produced 62 tackles, an interception and
11 passes defensed . . . Contributed a special teams tackle as well . . . Picked off a Jeff Garcia
pass in opener vs. San Francisco (9/5) when he registered five tackles . . . Was inactive at
Washington (12/8) because of a shoulder injury . . . Started First-Round Playoff game at San
Francisco (1/5/03) and was credited with five tackles.
COLLEGE
Played in 43 games with 28 starts during his four-year career (1997-2000) for the Orange . . .
All of his starts came over his final three years . . . Finished his career with 142 tackles, four
interceptions and 39 passes defensed . . . Also returned 37 kickoffs for a 22.7-yard average
. . . As a senior, posted 41 tackles, two interceptions and a team-high 17 passes defensed . . .
Was a first-team All-Big East choice and was a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given
to the nation’s top defensive back . . . Also had two interceptions, in addition to 15 passes
defensed and a career-high 56 tackles as a junior . . . Redshirted as a true freshman in 1996
. . . Majored in economics.
PERSONAL
Married (Roshonda) . . . Couple has a daughter, Jasmine and two sons, Will Jr. and Blake . . .
Attended Corcoran High School in Syracuse, N.Y., where he was a two-time first-team all-
conference cornerback and a first-team all-state selection as a senior . . . Also ran track and
finished third in the state with a time of 10.5 seconds in the 100-meter dash . . . As a senior,
also played wide receiver and kicker . . . Participated in numerous community activities during
his tenure with the Giants . . . In addition to club functions, donated his time to such worthy
events as the National Football Foundation’s “Play It Smart” program, the Muscular Dystrophy
Association’s “Muscle Team,” the National Education Association’s “Read Across America”
literacy celebration, in addition to Providence Malta Prep, a program created by Catholic
Community Services and the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services to
assist at-risk teen boys who are in the Foster Care System . . . Has been part of the “All-
Community Team” each of the last three years with the Dolphins . . . Also has donated time to
elementary schools, including “Take a Player to School” events each of the last two years,
where he promotes the NFL’s Play60 program . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins
Foundation Golf Tournament . . . Full name is Will D. Allen, born August 5, 1978.
Allen, W. • 87
WILL ALLEN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2001 N.Y. Giants 13 12 42 38 4 0.0 0.0 4 27 17 0 13 0 1 0
2002 N.Y. Giants 15 15 62 53 9 0.0 0.0 1 0 00 0 11 0 0 0
2003 N.Y. Giants 12 12 45 38 7 0.0 0.0 2 23 22 0 14 0 1 0
2004 N.Y. Giants 16 16 81 75 6 1.0 6.0 1 11 11 0 19 0 0 0
2005 N.Y. Giants 16 16 70 62 8 0.0 0.0 0 17 17 0 11 0 1 33
2006 Miami 15 15 56 42 14 1.0 0.0 1 11 11 0 11 1 3 5
2007 Miami 16 16 62 48 14 2.0 23.0 1 14 14 0 14 2 0 0
2008 Miami 16 16 50 42 8 1.0 11.0 3 62 32t 1 15 1 0 0
NFL TOTALS 119 118 468 398 70 5.0 40.0 13 165 32t 1 108 4 6 38
MIAMI TOTALS 47 47 168 132 36 4.0 34.0 5 87 32t 1 40 4 3 5
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 3 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 2 in 2003, 4 in 2005, (Miami) 1 in 2006 for total of 11
Blocked Kicks: 1 field goal in 2003
Defensive Touchdowns: 32-yard interception return at Denver (11/2)
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Interceptions: 2 at Minnesota, 11/19/01
CHARLIE ANDERSON
LINEBACKER 56
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 12/8/81
COLLEGE: Mississippi ’04
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Hou.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Away from the football field, Charlie enjoys bowling. Although it’s something that he didn’t take
up until his rookie season of 2004 with the Houston Texans, he currently carries a 190-average,
including a personal-best of 225. He likes going up against any teammate who is willing to take
him on and has the same competitive fire on the lanes that he does on the field.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from
Houston on March 1, 2008 . . . Originally was a sixth-round draft choice (200th overall) of the
Texans in 2004.
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2008 - Played in all 16 games with one start . . . Contributed on both the defensive side of the
ball with 15 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a safety . . . A major
contributor on special teams, finished third on the team with 12 tackles and a blocked punt
. . . Registered his first tackle on defense as a Dolphin at Arizona (9/14) . . . Turned in a solid
performance during the Dolphins first victory of the year at New England (9/21), as he
recorded three tackles along with a special teams tackle . . . Recorded a season-high two solo
special teams tackles vs. San Diego (10/5) . . . Recovered his first fumble as a Dolphin and
the second of his career vs. Baltimore (10/19) when Yeremiah Bell forced a Willis McGahee
fumble at the five-yard line . . . Played a key role in victory over Buffalo (10/26) as he had three
tackles and a safety when he tackled center Duke Preston in the end zone after a Trent
Edwards fumble . . . It was the first safety and the second score of his career, having recorded
a touchdown with the Houston Texans at Chicago on Dec. 19, 2004 when he recovered a
Chad Hutchinson fumble and ran 60 yards for a touchdown . . . Had two tackles including a
half-sack vs. Seattle (11/9) . . . Turned in a spectacular all-around effort in Toronto against
Buffalo (12/7) by recording three tackles, including one sack, tackling Bills quarterback J.P.
Losman for a 15-yard loss, as well as forcing two fumbles on defense . . . Also registered two
special teams tackles . . . Recorded one tackle vs. San Francisco (12/14), which was a one-
yard sack of 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill . . . Was a special teams leader at the N.Y. Jets
(12/28) as he had a blocked punt that eventually led to a Dolphins field goal . . . It was the first
punt blocked by a Dolphin since Dec. 24, 2000 when Brock Marion blocked a Lee Johnson
punt at New England.
2007 - Played in all 16 games, opening five of them – the first five starts of his NFL career
. . . Recorded 24 tackles, two sacks and a pass defensed . . . Added seven stops and a fumble
recovery on special teams . . . In opener vs. Kansas City (9/9), recovered a fumbled punt that
led to a Texans field goal, giving them a 3-0 lead in a game they would go on to win, 20-3 . . .
Opened the final five games of the season, including contest at Tennessee (12/2), the first start
of his NFL career . . . Posted 22 tackles in those five starts, including a high of eight in finale
vs. Jacksonville (12/30) . . . In addition, recorded a pair of sacks of Jaguars QB Quinn Gray and
a pass defensed as the Texans posted a 42-28 victory.
2006 - Played in 13 games, all in a reserve role . . . Was inactive for three games, including
contest vs. Miami (10/1) . . . On the year, recorded five tackles on defense and 11 on special
teams, which ranked second on the squad . . . In finale vs. Cleveland (12/31), posted two stops
on defense and two more on special teams.
2005 - Appeared in all 16 contests in a reserve role . . . Registered nine tackles, a sack and a
pass defensed . . . Contributed 14 tackles on special teams, a total that placed second on the
club . . . Posted three tackles on defense in game vs. Tennessee (10/9) . . . First career sack
occurred the following week at Seattle (10/16) when he dropped Matt Hasselbeck for a 19-yard
loss . . . Had a season-high two special teams stops vs. Indianapolis (10/23) . . . In game vs.
Arizona (12/18), recovered a Reggie Swinton fumble on a kickoff return in the second quarter
that led to a Texans touchdown in their 30-19 win.
2004 - As a rookie, appeared in 15 games, all in a reserve role . . . Came up with one tackle
and a fumble recovery on defense . . . Made an immediate impact on the Texans’ special teams
unit as he tallied 13 stops, a figure that ranked third on the squad . . . This included a career-
high three tackles in contest vs. Green Bay (11/21) . . . Was inactive for opener vs. San Diego
(9/12) . . . Made NFL debut the following week at Detroit (9/19) . . . In 24-5 win at Chicago
(12/19), recovered a Chad Hutchinson fumble that was forced by Dunta Robinson and returned
it 60 yards for a TD in the fourth quarter for the game’s final points.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2000-03) at Ole Miss, during which time he started 31 of the 48
games in which he played . . . Totaled 127 career tackles, 12.5 sacks, three forced fumbles
and five passes defensed from his defensive end spot . . . Had most productive season as a
senior when he compiled 54 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles . . . Majored in
sociology with a minor in criminal justice . . . Graduated with a degree in sociology during the
2007 offseason.
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PERSONAL
Married to Victoria, with two daughters, Kylin and Jaiden, and a son, Devin . . . Played tight end
and defensive end at Provine High School in Jackson, Miss . . . Helped the school to the 5-A
state finals as a senior . . . Also lettered in track and soccer . . . Full name is Charlie Alexander
Anderson, born December 8, 1981 in Jackson, Miss.
CHARLIE ANDERSON’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 Houston 15 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 60
2005 Houston 16 0 9 6 3 1.0 19.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
2006 Houston 13 0 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Houston 16 5 24 15 9 2.0 17.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
2008 Miami 16 1 15 9 6 2.5 20.0 0 0 – 0 0 2 1 0
NFL TOTALS 76 6 54 34 20 5.5 56.0 0 0 – 0 2 2 2 60
ADDITIONAL STATS
Defensive Touchdowns: 1 fumble return (60 yards) in 2004
Special Teams Tackles: (Houston) 13 in 2004, 14 in 2005, 11 in 2006, 7 in 2007, (Miami) 12 in 2008
for total of 57
Special Teams Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2005, 1 in 2007 for total of 2
Safeties: 1 in 2008
Blocked Kicks: 1 punt in 2008
TRADING PLACES
When the National Football League rescheduled the Dolphins’ home game against the
Kansas City Chiefs in 2005 to Friday, October 21 because of the impending arrival of
Hurricane Wilma, it was not the first time the club has had to change a contest’s date or
venue for a variety of reasons. In fact, that marked the third straight year and fourth time in
five seasons this occurred.
Since 1990, the Dolphins have had to alter the date or venue of a game six times, and
the Dolphins are 3-3 in such games.
The following are games in which the Dolphins have either had to change a date or site
on short notice since 1990:
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AKIN AYODELE
LINEBACKER 51
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 245
BORN: 9/17/79
COLLEGE: Purdue ’02
ACQUIRED: T, 2008 (Dall.)
NFL: Eighth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
One of Akin’s proudest moments during his NFL career might have come off the field, when
he participated in the NFL’s Business and Management Entrepreneurial Program at the
Harvard School of Business in the 2007 offseason. “It was a great experience,” he says.
“There’s a lot of history at Harvard and just to be able to be there, attend those classes and
see where some of the great minds of our society started out was amazing. For me, it was a
chance to learn outside the football realm and establish myself outside of what I do on the
football field.” In fact, taking that class helped spawn two business ventures Akin is involved
with in the Dallas area. One of them is Jerseyville Classic Sports Restaurant in Plano, Texas.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Acquired by the Dolphins from Dallas, along with TE Anthony
Fasano, on April 26, 2008 in exchange for a 2008 fourth-round draft choice (100th overall)
. . . Signed with the Cowboys as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2006 . . . Originally
was a third-round draft choice of Jacksonville (89th overall) in 2002.
2008 - Appeared in all 16 games for the seventh straight season, starting 13 contests . . .
Ranked tied for third on the Dolphins with 74 tackles along with tying a career high with two
interceptions . . . Has now played in 112 straight games since the start of his career in 2002
. . . Made his Dolphins debut in a starting role vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) and had four tackles and
recovered a fumble after Matt Roth sacked Jets quarterback Brett Favre . . . Tied for second on
the team in tackles with five stops at Arizona (9/14) . . . Tied for second on the team with five
tackles vs. San Diego (10/5) . . . Recorded five tackles and one interception at Houston (10/12)
as he intercepted a Matt Schaub pass and returned it 12 yards . . . It marked his first
interception as a Dolphin and the sixth interception of his career . . . Turned in a solid
performance vs. Baltimore (10/19) as he recorded seven tackles . . . Finished tied for second
on the team with five tackles vs. Buffalo (10/26) . . . Had five tackles and one interception at St.
Louis (11/20) as he intercepted Rams quarterback Marc Bulger for his seventh career
interception . . . Tied for the team lead in tackles with five stops in Toronto against the Bills
(12/7) . . . Had a season-high nine tackles vs. San Francisco (12/14) . . . Recorded six tackles
in AFC Wild Card Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09), which tied with Channing Crowder for
team high.
2007 - Started 14 of the 16 games in which he played . . . Ranked fourth on the team with
95 tackles . . . Added two passes defensed and three tackles on special teams . . . Key part
of a defense that ranked ninth overall in the NFL (307.6 ypg) and sixth against the run (94.6
ypg) . . . Only two games he did not start were when Cowboys did not open in base defense
. . . Posted a season-high 10 tackles in opener vs. N.Y. Giants (9/9) . . . Had nine stops apiece
in games vs. New England (10/14) and at Detroit (12/9) . . . Started Divisional Playoff Game
vs. N.Y. Giants (1/13/08) and recorded six tackles, a figure which tied for second on the team
that day.
2006 - In first season with Cowboys, started all 16 regular season games . . . Reached the 100-
tackle mark for his fifth time in as many NFL seasons as he posted 106 total stops, a figure
that ranked second on the squad, trailing only Bradie James’ total of 132 . . . Added a sack, two
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interceptions, four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries . . . Also collected seven tackles
on special teams . . . In Cowboys debut, at Jacksonville (9/10), posted seven tackles on
defense and two more on special teams . . . Lone sack of the year came at Carolina (10/29)
. . . The following week at Washington (11/5), recovered a fumble on a Redskins field goal
attempt that led to a Cowboys field goal . . . Intercepted a Matt Leinart pass the week
afterwards at Arizona (11/12) after the Cardinals had made it to the Dallas 45 . . . The Cowboys
converted the turnover into a touchdown on the next play from scrimmage, giving Dallas a 20-
3 lead as they went on for a 27-10 win . . . Snared a Bruce Gradkowski pass two weeks later
in 38-10 Thanksgiving Day victory vs. Tampa Bay (11/23), one which also resulted in a
Cowboys touchdown . . . Produced a season-high 12 tackles at N.Y. Giants (12/3) . . . Also had
a fumble recovery at Atlanta (12/16) . . . Started First-Round Playoff Game at Seattle (1/6/07)
and was second on the squad with eight tackles.
2005 - Started 11 of the 16 games in which he appeared in his final season with the Jaguars
. . . Produced 100 tackles, 2.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and four forced fumbles . . . Tackle total
ranked third on the squad for a defense that was sixth overall in the NFL, as it allowed an
average of only 290.9 yards per game . . . In season-opening 26-14 win over Seattle (9/11),
recorded four tackles, a sack and a forced fumble . . . The sack and forced fumble occurred on
the same play as the loose ball was recovered by teammate Mike Peterson . . . Had 12 tackles
vs. Denver (10/2) . . . The following week vs. Cincinnati (10/9), had six tackles while also
recovering a Carson Palmer fumble with 1:16 to play in the game, preserving the Jaguars’ 23-
20 victory . . . Secured 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 24-17 win at Arizona (11/27) . . . His
full sack of Cardinals QB Kurt Warner came with 32 seconds remaining when Arizona was at
the Jaguars’ 36, and resulted in a fumble that was recovered by Rob Meier, preserving
Jacksonville’s victory . . . Produced a season-high 15 tackles vs. Indianapolis (12/11), a figure
that equaled a career best . . . Saw action in First-Round Playoff Game at New England
(1/7/06) in a reserve role and was credited with eight tackles.
2004 - Started all 16 games . . . Collected 131 tackles, two sacks, a fumble recovery, two forced
fumbles and four passes defensed . . . Tackle total was second on the club . . . Key component
of a Jaguars defense that ranked 11th overall in the NFL (320.9 ypg) . . . Had eight tackles and
a forced fumble in opener at Buffalo (9/12) . . . Stripped the ball from Bills WR Eric Moulds in
the fourth quarter after Buffalo had made it to the Jaguars’ 13, as Donovan Darius recovered
the loose ball with Jacksonville going on for a 13-10 win . . . The following week vs. Denver
(9/19), recovered a Quentin Griffin fumble with 37 seconds to play after the Broncos had made
it to the Jaguars’ 23, preserving Jacksonville’s 7-6 victory . . . Both sacks on the season
occurred in contest vs. Kansas City (10/17), representing a career high . . . Also had a forced
fumble in the Jaguars’ 22-16 victory when he tied a career high with 15 tackles . . . Added 11
stops in 23-17 win over Detroit (11/14) as the Jaguars held the Lions to 190 yards of total
offense . . . Blocked a Kris Brown 34-yard field goal attempt vs. Houston (12/26).
2003 - Started all 16 games . . . Posted a career-high 150 total tackles, a sack, two
interceptions, three fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and two passes defensed . . . Added
two stops on special teams . . . Part of a defensive unit that ranked sixth in the league in total
defense (291.1 ypg) and second against the run (87.9 ypg) . . . Tackle total was second on the
squad . . . His three opponents’ fumble recoveries tied for third in the AFC . . . Accounted for
double-digit tackle totals on seven occasions, including a high of 14 in games vs. Indianapolis
(11/9) and at New England (12/14) . . . Lone sack of the year came in opener at Carolina (9/7)
when he led the team with 11 tackles . . . Also in that game, intercepted a Jake Delhomme pass
in the fourth quarter after the Panthers had made it to the Jaguars’ 46 . . . Recovered a Ricky
Williams fumble in game vs. Miami (10/12) . . . At Baltimore (11/2), scooped up a Kyle Boller
fumble and raced 15 yards for a touchdown . . . Picked off a Michael Vick pass in finale at
Atlanta (12/28).
2002 - Started three of the 16 games in which he played as a rookie . . . Compiled 108 tackles,
three sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and a pair of passes defensed . . . Tackle total
ranked fourth on the team while his sack figure was fifth . . . Also tied for second on the squad
with 13 special teams tackles for a unit that ranked second in the league as it allowed an
average of just 19.5 yards per kickoff return . . . First start of NFL career came in a week two
contest at Kansas City (9/15) as he responded with seven tackles . . . That game marked the
first of three starts over a four-week span . . . Initial sack of NFL career occurred at N.Y. Giants
(11/3) when he tackled Kerry Collins for a 1-yard loss . . . That was one of a team- and career-
high 15 tackles that day . . . Also in that game, forced a Ron Dayne fumble which was recovered
by John Henderson at the Jaguars’ 33 and led to a Jacksonville touchdown 15 plays later . . .
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Two weeks later at Houston (11/17), added a 5-yard sack of David Carr . . . The week
afterwards at Dallas (11/24), forced a Troy Hambrick fumble which was recovered by Ainsley
Battles . . . Had perhaps the most productive game of his rookie season vs. Cleveland (12/8) . . .
Notched 10 tackles, including an 8-yard sack of Tim Couch . . . Also accounted for his first career
interception as he picked off a Couch pass and returned it a career-long 22 yards, setting up a
Jaguars field goal.
COLLEGE
Was a three-year starter at Purdue (1999-2001) after transferring from Coffeyville (Kan.)
Community College, where he spent his freshman season . . . As a defensive end for the
Boilermakers, he posted 194 tackles, 29 sacks, 54 stops for loss, five fumble recoveries and
four forced fumbles, as he started all 35 games in which he played . . . Played in a bowl game
all three years at Purdue . . . Was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior when he tallied
64 tackles, nine sacks and a career-high 20 stops for loss . . . Was a second-team all-
conference pick as both a sophomore and junior . . . Tallied a career-high 11 sacks as a
sophomore . . . Graduated with a double major in sports psychology and law & society as well
as a minor in business.
PERSONAL
Attended MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas . . . Earned all-district accolades as a senior
when he played linebacker and tight end . . . First name, Akinola, is an African word that means
“a warrior who has gone through many wars and has never been defeated’ . . . Has been active
in community endeavors throughout his NFL career . . . Was the 2008 recipient of the Nat
Moore Community Service Award, given each year to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for
his involvement in the South Florida community as chosen by the Miami Dolphins Foundation
. . . Was nominated for the 11th annual Pro Football Weekly Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian
Award, which is designed to honor athletes whose hard work is hands-on in their communities
. . . His foundation, Aikin’s Path, has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami . . .
Frequently visits schools on Tuesday during the season . . . Donated money to purchase
household items for local South Florida teenagers who have aged out of foster care . . . Was
the Jaguars’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2003, and also was the NFL Extra Effort
Award winner for the month of November that same year . . . Won the Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Community Champion of the Year, and $2,500 was donated to the Muscular Dystrophy
Association on his behalf . . . Has made regular visits to hospitals and schools . . . In Dallas,
took part in several events through the Salvation Army, which provided food and gifts for those
in need . . . Annually presents a $10,000 scholarship to a deserving college-bound student
from his high school alma mater in memory of his best friend, Michael Tilmon, who was killed
in a car accident during their senior year of high school . . . As a high school student in Irving,
Texas, worked at Texas Stadium on gamedays . . . Younger brother, Remi, played nose tackle
at the University of Oklahoma from 2004-05 and is currently with the New Orleans Saints . . .
Youngest brother, Harold, currently plays football at Emporia State, while his sister, Jessica,
plays volleyball at the University of Louisiana-Monroe . . . During the 2007 offseason,
participated in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at the Harvard
School of Business . . . Full name is Akinola James Ayodele, born September 17, 1979 in
Dallas, Texas.
AKIN AYODELE’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2002 Jacksonville 16 3 108 51 57 3.0 14.0 1 22 22 0 2 2 0 0
2003 Jacksonville 16 16 150 97 53 1.0 3.0 2 15 13 0 2 1 3 15
2004 Jacksonville 16 16 131 82 49 2.0 16.0 0 0 – 0 4 2 1 0
2005 Jacksonville 16 11 100 62 38 2.5 14.0 0 0 – 0 0 4 1 0
2006 Dallas 16 16 106 56 50 1.0 14.0 2 2 2 0 4 0 2 2
2007 Dallas 16 14 95 51 44 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 2 0 0 0
2008 Miami 16 13 74 58 16 0.0 0.0 2 29 17 0 4 0 1 0
NFL TOTALS 112 89 764 457 307 9.5 61.0 7 68 22 0 18 9 8 17
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AKIN AYODELE’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2005 Jacksonville 1 0 8 6 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Dallas 1 1 8 7 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Dallas 1 1 6 3 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Miami 1 1 6 5 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
PLAYOFF TOTALS 4 3 28 21 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Defensive Touchdowns: 1 fumble return (15 yards) in 2003
Special Teams Tackles: (Jacksonville)13 in 2002, 2 in 2003, (Dallas) 7 in 2006, 3 in 2007, (Miami) 1
in 2008 for total of 26
Blocked Kicks: 1 FG in 2004
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Sacks: 2.0 vs. Kansas City, 10/17/04
1.5 at Arizona, 11/27/05
YEREMIAH BELL
SAFETY 37
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 205
BORN: 3/3/78
COLLEGE: Eastern Kentucky ’03
ACQUIRED: D6c, 2003
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Sixth Season
FINS FACT
After graduating from high school, Yeremiah went to work at a Kentucky steel mill, where he
earned $8 an hour bending liner pieces that are put in tunnels. “I actually liked it,” Bell said.
“The hardest thing was stacking them. The heaviest pieces were like 75 pounds.” At age 20,
after two years working in the mill, Bell decided to walk-on at Eastern Kentucky, where he
eventually earned a full scholarship.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was the third of three sixth-round draft choices by the Dolphins in
2003, with a compensatory pick from the NFL as a result of net free agent losses from 2002.
2008 - Started all 16 regular season games at strong safety . . . Posted a team and career-high
120 tackles (100 solo) . . . Also registered one sack, ten passes defensed and three forced
fumbles . . . Led the team in tackles nine times and finished second four times . . . Had three
games of double-figure tackles . . . Made an immediate impact in season opener vs. N.Y. Jets
(9/7) as he tied for the team lead with ten tackles and added a forced fumble . . . Led the team
with ten tackles at New England (9/21) . . . Paced the team with six tackles and also recorded
two passes defensed vs. San Diego (10/5) . . . Tied a career high with 12 tackles and also
registered a pass defensed and recovered a fumble at Houston (10/12) . . . Had eight tackles
and forced a fumble on the Dolphins’ five-yard line that was recovered by Charlie Anderson vs.
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Baltimore (10/19) . . . Recorded five stops and his second forced fumble in as many weeks vs.
Buffalo (10/26) . . . Led the team with seven tackles and three passes defensed at Denver
(11/2) . . . Registered a team-high nine tackles and had one pass defensed vs. Seattle (11/9)
. . . In fact, made the key play of the game as he broke up a pass for a two-point conversion
with 3:03 left in the game to help secure the Dolphins’ 21-19 win. . . . Led the Dolphins with
nine tackles, including one sack for three yards of Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel vs. New
England (11/23) . . . It was his sixth career sack as a Dolphin, tying him with Liffort Hobley for
the most sacks by a Dolphin defensive back in team history . . . Tied for the team lead with five
tackles against Buffalo in Toronto (12/7) and with seven stops at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Led team
with nine tackles and added one pass defensed at Kansas City (12/21) . . . In the regular
season finale at N.Y. Jets (12/28), finished second on the team with seven tackles and added
two passes defensed as the Dolphins secured the AFC East Division title . . . Started in his
playoff debut in AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore (1/4/09) and had three tackles and one
pass defensed . . .
SACK TOTAL AMONG DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE BACKS: In his career, Bell has accounted for
six sacks, tied with safety Liffort Hobley for the top spot:
MOST CAREER SACKS BY A DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE BACK
PLAYER POS. YEARS NO.
1. Liffort Hobley S 1987-93 6.0
YEREMIAH BELL S 2004-08 6.0
3. Jerry Wilson CB 1996-00 5.5
4. Will Allen CB 2006-08 4.0
Glenn Blackwood S 1979-87 4.0
Calvin Jackson CB/S 1994-99 4.0
2007 - Started the season opener at Washington (9/9) . . . Registered five tackles before
sustaining a ruptured left Achilles’ tendon, which ended his season . . . Was placed on injured
reserve on September 11.
2006 - Played in all 16 games, including 11 starts . . . The first two starts came as part of a five-
or six-DB alignment while the final nine were at strong safety . . . Finished fifth on the team and
second among defensive backs with 65 tackles . . . Added two sacks, a team-high 12 passes
defensed, two fumble recoveries and a pair of forced fumbles . . . Also contributed five tackles
and a forced fumble on special teams . . . Registered a sack vs. Buffalo (9/17) . . . Forced a
fumble on punt coverage at New England (10/8) . . . Initial start of NFL career came at N.Y. Jets
(10/15) as the Dolphins opened with six DBs . . . Two games later, opened at strong safety in
the Dolphins’ 31-13 win at Chicago (11/5) . . . In that game, recorded five tackles, two passes
defensed and a forced fumble . . . On the first series of the second half, stripped the ball from
Justin Gage following a 17-yard reception, with the loose ball being recovered by André
Goodman, who returned it 33 yards to the Bears’ 12, setting up a 6-yard TD pass from Joey
Harrington to Wes Welker three plays later . . . Posted nine stops and a season-best three
passes defensed the week afterwards in a 13-10 win over Kansas City (11/12), as the Dolphins
held the Chiefs to 185 net passing yards . . . Recorded a career-high 12 tackles the following
week in 24-20 win over Minnesota (11/19) . . . Also knocked down a pass and recovered a
fumble in the contest . . . Fumble recovery occurred when he pounced on a Chester Taylor
fumble at the Dolphins’ 30 in the fourth quarter . . . In a 21-0 win over New England (12/10),
posted a team-high nine tackles, including a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery, all on the
same play . . . It occurred in the fourth quarter, and he recovered the fumble at the Dolphins’ 39,
leading to a 3-yard TD run by Sammy Morris eight plays later in the Dolphins’ 21-0 win.
2005 - Played in all 16 games in a reserve role . . . On defense, where he played primarily in
dime packages, registered 21 tackles, three sacks, an interception, four passes defensed, a
fumble recovery and a forced fumble . . . Finished second on the squad with 14 stops on special
teams, where he also recovered a fumble . . . First sack of NFL career occurred at Tampa Bay
(10/16), when he dropped Bucs QB Chris Simms for a four-yard loss . . . Initial interception of
NFL career came vs. New England (11/13) when he picked off a Tom Brady pass in the fourth
quarter, leading to a Dolphins touchdown six plays later . . . Recorded a season-high five tackles
in win at San Diego (12/11), when he also made what was perhaps his biggest play of the year
. . . With the Dolphins holding a 20-14 lead over the Chargers with just more than two minutes
to play, stripped the ball from Drew Brees with San Diego at their own 36 . . . Kevin Carter
recovered the loose ball, leading to a Dolphins field goal seven plays afterward, which proved
to be the margin of victory in the 23-21 decision . . . Was credited with a fumble recovery on an
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errant snap from field goal formation vs. N.Y. Jets (12/18) . . . Also knocked down a Brooks
Bollinger pass attempt on fourth-and-five from the Dolphins’ 14 with less than a minute to play,
preserving Miami’s 24-20 victory . . . Had a season-high three special teams tackles vs. Kansas
City (10/21) and vs. N.Y. Jets (12/18) . . . Recovered an Allen Rossum fumbled punt vs. Atlanta
(11/6), resulting in a Dolphins field goal four plays afterward . . . Downed a Donnie Jones punt
at the Raiders’ 2 at Oakland (11/27) . . .
SACK TOTAL AMONG DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE BACKS: Bell’s three sacks not only ranked
fifth on the team in 2005, but it tied for the most ever in a season among Dolphins defensive
backs, along with Liffort Hobley (1990), Jerry Wilson (1999) and Nate Jones (2008) . . . In
addition, along with Reggie Howard (2), Lance Schulters (2) and Tebucky Jones (2), it was the
first time in team history that four defensive backs each registered a minimum of two sacks in
a season:
2004 - Played in 13 games, all in a reserve role . . . Collected five tackles and a pass defensed
on defense, and five more tackles on special teams . . . Made his NFL debut in opener vs.
Tennessee (9/11) . . . Sustained a right distal fibula fracture in game at Denver (12/12) and was
placed on injured reserve the following day . . . Underwent surgery to stabilize the fracture on
December 15 . . . In preseason, ranked second on the squad with 22 tackles.
2003 - Was waived on August 31 and signed to the practice squad a day later . . . Spent the
first four games of the season there before being placed on the practice squad/injured list with
a right foot injury on October 7.
COLLEGE
Was a three-year letterman (1999-2001) at Eastern Kentucky . . . Missed his senior season of
2002 after sustaining a knee injury in a pickup basketball game prior to the season . . . In his
three-year career, appeared in 32 games . . . Amassed 258 tackles, nine interceptions (including
one for a touchdown), four fumble recoveries, seven forced fumbles, 31 passes defensed and
three blocked kicks . . . Started ten games as a junior in 2001 . . . Led team with 86 tackles (61
solo) and six interceptions . . . Added three tackles for loss, one sack, 15 passes defensed, a
fumble recovery and two forced fumbles . . . Also blocked two kicks and returned a punt for 24
yards . . . Earned recognition as a first-team Division I-AA All-American by the Associated Press
and the American Football Coaches Association. . . Was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award,
signifying I-AA football’s top defensive player . . . Also was named first-team All-Ohio Valley
Conference, OVC Defensive Player of the Year and made the EKU Winners Club on both
defense and special teams . . . He was selected player of the year among defensive backs and
chosen EKU’s Most Valuable Player on defense . . . Led team as a sophomore with 110 tackles
(63 solo) and added two interceptions and a fumble recovery . . . Was selected by the EKU
coaching staff as the school’s Defensive MVP . . . Won the 1999 EKU team award for Defensive
Back of the Year as a freshman . . . Majored in physical education.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Has a daughter, Yamia, and a son, Brayden . . . Graduated from George Rogers
Clark High School in Winchester, Ky . . . Also lettered in basketball . . . Has participated in the
Dolphins’ annual turkey giveaway . . . For the past two years was part of a defensive backfield
that participated in the “All-Community Team” in which they donated a block of tickets for every
home game to various high school student athletes . . . Also has done events in conjunction
with local elementary schools, including Sunland Park and Nova Blanche Foreman Elementary
. . . Has participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic and the
Foundation’s Fishing Tournament Awards Dinner . . . Growing up, the Chicago Bulls were his
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favorite sports team and Michael Jordan was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Remember the
Titans” as favorite movie, “My Wife and Kids” as favorite television show and DMX as favorite
recording artist . . . Full name is Yeremiah Neavius Bell, born March 3, 1978 in Winchester, Ky.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 5 in 2004, 14 in 2005, 7 in 2006 for a total of 26
Special Teams Fumble Recoveries: 1 for 12 yards in 2005
Special Teams Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2006
JOE BERGER
GUARD 67
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 311
BORN: 5/25/82
COLLEGE: Michigan Tech ’05
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Dall.)
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
When he was drafted in 2005 Joe became one of only three football players to be drafted from
Michigan Tech and the first since 1987 when the Giants selected quarterback Dave Walter in
the 11th Round (307th overall). The other Michigan Tech draftee, running back Jim VanWagner,
was selected by the 49ers in the seventh round (183rd overall ) of the 1977 draft .
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a multi-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free
agent from Dallas on February 27, 2009 . . . Claimed by Dallas off waivers from Miami on Nov.
24, 2006 . . . Waived by Dolphins on November 23, 2006 . . . Signed by the Dolphins off Carolina’s
practice squad on September 7, 2005 . . . Was waived by Carolina on September 3, 2005 and
then signed to the team’s practice squad two days later . . . Second of two sixth-round draft
choices (207th overall) by the Panthers in 2005, with a compensatory pick from the NFL for net
free agent losses from 2004.
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2008 - Saw action with Dallas in a special teams role for the Cowboys first five games . . .
Inactive the next 11 games.
2007 - Was on the active roster for three games and was inactive for the remaining 13 and the
club’s Divisional Playoff Game . . . Dressed but did not play at Chicago (9/23) and at Carolina
(12/22) . . . Saw his only action of the season in the fourth quarter in place of Leonard Davis
at right guard in the season finale at Washington (12/30).
2006 - Was inactive for 11 games with Miami and five games with Dallas.
2005 - Played in three games, all in a reserve role in his rookie season with the Dolphins . . .
Was inactive for 12 contests, including each of the first 11 . . . Dressed but did not play vs.
Buffalo (12/4) . . . Saw action in each of the final three games of the year . . . Played as a
reserve in each of Carolina’s four preseason games.
COLLEGE
Four-year letterwinner at Michigan Tech (2001-04), where he started a total of 28 games at the
right tackle spot over the last three seasons . . . Was a first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference pick each of his final two years as well as the Conference’s Offensive
Lineman of the Year . . . Following his senior season, played in the Division II All-Star Cactus
Bowl where he earned the Jim Langer Award as the top offensive lineman . . . Opened three
games at left tackle as a freshman in 2001 . . . Redshirted in 2000 . . . Majored in mechanical
engineering.
PERSONAL
Has a son, Gavin . . . Attended Newaygo (Mich.) High School . . . Was an All-Western
Waterways Activities Conference selection as a senior . . . Played two seasons of football
during which time he totaled 238 tackles and an interception . . . In his final prep season, also
served as team captain and was an Academic All-State honorable mention selection . . . Has
also participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament . . . Full name is
Joseph David Berger, born May 25, 1982.
A PLAYER’S COACH
When James Saxon was named as the team’s running backs coach in 2008, he became
the eighth person to have both played and coached with the Dolphins. Saxon was a running
back with the team from 1992-94. The first to have achieved this was Bob Matheson, who
was a linebacker from 1971-79 before going on to serve with the staff from 1983-86. The
others who followed Matheson and preceded Saxon are Larry Seiple (P/RB/TE, 1967-77;
Coach, 1988-99), Tony Nathan (RB, 1979-87; Coach, 1989-95), Dwight Stephenson (C,
1980-87; Coach, 1992), Bernie Parmalee (RB, 1992-98; Coach, 2002-04), Jeff Dellenbach
(T/C, 1985-94; Coach, 2004) and Terry Robiskie (FB, 1980-81; Coach, 2007). In addition,
while not seeing action in a game, Jason Garrett served as the team’s 3rd quarterback for
five games in 2004 before joining the coaching staff from 2005-06 as the team’s
quarterbacks coach.
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DAVONE BESS
WIDE RECEIVER 15
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 190
BORN: 9/13/85
COLLEGE: Hawaii ’08
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Growing up in Oakland, Calif., Davone faced with adversity at all levels. Through hard work
and perseverance, Bess went on to become the first person in his family to attend college
when he starred at the University of Hawaii. He was also the first family member on his father’s
side to attend high school when he starred at Skyline High as a three sport star.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 1,
2008.
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games with six starts as a rookie . . . Finished third on
the Dolphins in receptions and receiving yardage with 54 catches for 554 yards and one
touchdown . . . Also had 14 kickoff returns for 311 yards, an average of 22.2 yards per return
and 21 punt returns for 231 yards, an average of 11.0 yards per return . . . Led the team in
receptions five times and in reception yardage three times . . . Made his NFL and Dolphins
debut vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) and ended the day with one catch for eight yards . . . Had three
catches for 25 yards vs. San Diego (10/5) . . . Posted season-high 113 yards on four kickoff
returns at Houston (10/12) . . . Had two catches for 12 yards and first career touchdown
reception, coming on a seven-yard toss from Chad Pennington, vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . .
Recorded three catches for 50 yards, including a 27-yard reception on the final Dolphins drive
of the game which led to a 38-yard Dan Carpenter game winning kick, vs. Oakland (11/16)
. . . Made first career start and recorded a single-game high of 87 receiving yards on five
catches vs. New England (11/23) . . . His 87 yards is the most receiving yards by a Dolphins
rookie since Chris Chambers had seven catches for 124 yards at New England on Dec. 22,
2001 . . . Led the team in both receptions and reception yardage with six catches for 84 yards
at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Led the team in receptions and reception yardage with season-high
nine catches for 74 yards against Buffalo in Toronto (12/7) . . . His nine catches tied for the
second-highest single game total by a Dolphins rookie and the most by a rookie wide receiver:
Led the team in receptions with three catches for 25 yards vs. San Francisco (12/14) . . . Tied
for the team lead in receptions and led the Dolphins in reception yardage with six catches for
57 yards at Kansas City (12/21) in what would be recorded as the coldest game in Dolphins
history . . . Led the Dolphins in receptions with six catches for 39 yards as Miami clinched the
AFC East Division title at N.Y. Jets (12/28) . . . Caught two passes for 54 yards, including a
career-long 45-yard fourth quarter reception in AFC Wild Card playoff game against Baltimore
(1/4/09) . . .
AMONG 2008 NFL ROOKIE RECEIVERS: Bess ranked among the league leaders in both
receptions and receiving yard by NFL rookie wide receiverss in 2008 :
Bess • 99
2008 NFL ROOKIE RECEIVING LEADERS AMONG WIDE RECEIVERS
RECEPTIONS
PLAYER TEAM RD. (OVERALL) RECEPTIONS
1. Eddie Royal Denver 2 (42) 91
2. DeSean Jackson Philadelphia 2 (49) 62
3. DAVONE BESS MIAMI UNDRAFTED 54
4. Donnie Avery St. Louis 2 (33) 53
RECEIVING YARDS
PLAYER TEAM RD. (OVERALL) RECEIVING YARDS
1. Eddie Royal Denver 2 (42) 980
2. DeSean Jackson Philadelphia 2 (49) 912
3. Donnie Avery St. Louis 2 (33) 674
4. DAVONE BESS MIAMI UNDRAFTED 554
DOLPHINS ROOKIE RECEIVERS: Bess’ 54 receptions are the third highest total by a
Dolphins rookie in team history and the second-highest by a rookie wide receiver:
COLLEGE
Played three years at Hawaii (2005-07) and started all 39 games in which he played during
that time . . . Totaled 293 receptions for 3,610 yards and 41 touchdowns . . . Also returned 23
punts for an 11.2-yard average in his career . . . Reception total is a school and Western
Athletic Conference record . . . Also owns the Hawaii and conference record for career games
with a touchdown reception (29), while his 41 receiving scores is a school standard . . . Is the
only player in school history to post three 1,000-yard receiving seasons . . . Totaled 19 100-
yard receiving games in his career . . . Was a first-team All-WAC selection all three years . . .
As a junior in 2007, caught 108 passes for 1,266 yards and 12 TDs when he was a third-team
All-America selection by the Associated Press . . . Ranked fifth in Football Bowl Subdivsion in
receptions and seventh in receiving yards . . . Set a Hawaii single-game record for receptions
with 15 against Boise State, when he also amassed a career-high 181 receiving yards . . .
Hauled in 96 passes for 1,220 yards and 15 scores as a sophomore . . . Registered 89
receptions for 1,124 yards and 14 TDs in 2005 when he was the WAC Freshman of the Year
. . . Equaled an NCAA freshman mark with his 14 touchdown receptions . . . Left school with
one year of eligibility still remaining . . . Majored in communications.
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PERSONAL
Attended Skyline High School in Oakland, Calif., where he lettered in football, basketball and
baseball . . . In football, played both wide receiver and quarterback, and was a second-team
all-city selection as a quarterback his senior season . . . Favorite recording artist is Lil Wayne
. . . Enjoys reading, and playing ping pong and pool in spare time . . . Participated in the Miami
Dolphins Foundation Golf Tournament and the Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic . . . Visited
children at Kids In Distress and attended the Make-A-Wish Sports Banquet . . . Full name is
Davone Atrayo Bess, born September 13, 1985 in Hayward, Calif.
DAVONE BESS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2008 Miami 16 6 54 554 10.3 37 1 1 13 13.0 13 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Punt Returns: 21 for 231 yards, 10 FC, 11.0 avg., long of 27 in 2008 (P-2 for 10 yards, 5.0 avg., long of 5)
Kickoff Returns: 14 for 311 yards, 22.2 avg., long of 32 in 2008
Special Teams Tackles: 1 in 2008
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 9 at Buffalo, 12/7/08
6 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
6 at Kansas City, 12/21/08
6 at N.Y. Jets, 12/28/08
Receiving Yards: 87 vs. New England, 11/23/08
84 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
74 at Buffalo, 12/7/08
Longest Receptions: 45 vs. Baltimore, 1/4/09*
37 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
36 vs. New England, 11/23/08
Most TDs: 1 vs. Baltimore, 10/19/08
*Playoff Game
2008 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/7 NEW YORK JETS P 1 8 08 0 0 0 00 0 L 14-20
9/14 at Arizona P 2 13 07 0 1 13 13 0 L 10-31
9/21 at New England P 1 4 04 0 0 0 00 0 W 38-13
10/5 SAN DIEGO P 3 25 24 0 0 0 00 0 W 17-10
10/12 at Houston P 1 10 10 0 0 0 00 0 L 28-29
10/19 BALTIMORE P 2 12 07t 1 0 0 00 0 L 13-27
10/26 BUFFALO P 2 13 07 0 0 0 00 0 W 25-16
11/2 at Denver P 2 28 17 0 0 0 00 0 W 26-17
11/9 SEATTLE P 2 25 13 0 0 0 00 0 W 21-19
11/16 OAKLAND P 3 50 27 0 0 0 00 0 W 17-15
11/23 NEW ENGLAND P 5 87 36 0 0 0 00 0 L 28-48
11/30 at St. Louis S 6 84 37 0 0 0 00 0 W 16-12
12/7 at Buffalo S 9 74 15 0 0 0 00 0 W 16-3
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO S 3 25 11 0 0 0 00 0 W 14-9
12/21 at Kansas City S 6 57 12 0 0 0 00 0 W 38-31
12/28 at New York Jets S 6 39 13 0 0 0 00 0 W 38-31
1/3/09 BALTIMORE# S 2 54 45 0 0 0 00 0 L 9-27
2008 TOTALS 16-6 54 554 37 1 1 13 13 0 11-5
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1-1 2 54 45 0 0 0 00 0 0-1
# - Playoff Game
Bess • 101
DAVONE BESS’ RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Buffalo 2 11 87 7.9 15 0 2 11 87 7.9 15 0
Miami - - - - - - - - - - - -
New England 2 6 91 15.2 36 0 2 6 91 15.2 36 0
N.Y. Jets 2 7 47 6.7 13 0 2 7 47 6.7 13 0
AFC East 6 24 225 9.3 36 0 6 24 225 9.3 36 0
Baltimore 1 2 12 6.0 7 1 1 2 12 6.0 7 1
Cincinnati - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cleveland - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pittsburgh - - - - - - - - - - - -
AFC North 1 2 12 6.0 7 1 1 2 12 6.0 7 1
Houston 1 1 10 10.0 10 0 1 1 10 10.0 10 0
Indianapolis - - - - - - - - - - - -
Jacksonville - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tennessee - - - - - - - - - - - -
AFC South 1 1 10 10.0 10 0 1 1 10 10.0 10 0
Denver 1 2 28 14.0 17 0 1 2 28 14.0 17 0
Kansas City 1 6 57 9.5 12 0 1 6 57 9.5 12 0
Oakland 1 3 50 16.7 27 0 1 3 50 16.7 27 0
San Diego 1 3 25 8.3 24 0 1 3 25 8.3 24 0
AFC West 4 14 160 11.4 27 0 4 14 160 11.4 27 0
AFC Total 12 41 407 9.9 36 1 12 41 407 9.9 36 1
Dallas - - - - - - - - - - - -
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - - - - - - -
Philadelphia - - - - - - - - - - - -
Washington - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC East - - - - - - - - - - - -
Chicago - - - - - - - - - - - -
Detroit - - - - - - - - - - - -
Green Bay - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minnesota - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC North - - - - - - - - - - - -
Atlanta - - - - - - - - - - - -
Carolina - - - - - - - - - - - -
New Orleans - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tampa Bay - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC South - - - - - - - - - - - -
Arizona 1 2 13 6.5 7 0 1 2 13 6.5 7 0
St. Louis 1 6 84 14.0 37 0 1 6 84 14.0 37 0
San Francisco 1 3 25 8.3 11 0 1 3 25 8.3 11 0
Seattle 1 2 25 12.5 13 0 1 2 25 12.5 13 0
NFC West 4 13 147 11.3 37 0 4 13 147 11.3 37 0
NFC Total 4 13 147 11.3 37 0 4 13 147 11.3 37 0
Home 8 21 245 11.7 36 1 8 21 245 11.7 36 1
Road 8 33 309 9.4 37 0 8 33 309 9.4 37 0
1st Down 16 16 159 9.9 27 0 16 16 159 9.9 27 0
2nd Down 16 20 191 9.6 37 0 16 20 191 9.6 37 0
3rd Down 16 17 191 11.2 36 1 16 17 191 11.2 36 1
4th Down 16 1 13 13.0 13 0 16 1 13 13.0 13 0
1st Half 16 29 283 9.8 24 0 16 29 283 9.8 24 0
2nd Half/OT 16 25 271 10.8 37 1 16 25 271 10.8 37 1
Overtime 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Grass 12 32 353 11.0 36 1 12 32 353 11.0 36 1
Turf 4 22 201 9.1 37 0 4 22 201 9.1 37 0
Sept. 3 4 25 6.6 8 0 3 4 25 6.6 8 0
Oct. 4 8 60 7.5 24 1 4 8 60 7.5 24 1
Nov. 5 18 274 15.2 37 0 5 18 274 15.2 37 0
Dec. 4 24 195 8.1 15 0 4 24 195 8.1 15 0
Games 1-8 8 14 113 8.1 24 1 8 14 113 8.1 24 1
Games 9-16 8 40 441 11.0 37 0 8 40 441 11.0 37 0
Wins 11 43 424 9.9 37 0 11 43 424 9.9 37 0
Losses 5 11 130 11.8 36 1 5 11 130 11.8 36 1
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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RONNIE BROWN
RUNNING BACK 23
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 230
BORN: 12/12/81
COLLEGE: Auburn ’05
ACQUIRED: D1, 2005
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Fifth Season
FINS FACT
Ronnie was the Dolphins recipient of the 2008 Ed Block Courage Award. The award is given
annually to a player from each NFL team who displays extraordinary courage in the face of
adversity. The Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the
Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian.
PRO CAREER
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 1 (2008)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: First-round draft choice (2nd overall, 1st running back) of the
Dolphins in 2005.
2008 - Returned in 2008 from an ACL injury that cut short his 2007 season and proved to be
one of the elite backs in the NFL as he capped a stellar season by being named to the AFC
Pro Bowl team . . . Played in all 16 regular season games with 13 starts . . . For the fourth
straight season led the team in rushing . . . Had 214 carries for 916 yards and ten touchdowns
. . . Also added 33 catches for 254 yards and went 2-3 in pass attempts for 41 yards and a
touchdown as he played a major role in the Dolphins “Wildcat” offense . . .
TOUCHDOWNS: Brown rushed for two or more touchdowns once in 2008 (four rushing
touchdowns at New England (9/21)) with the Dolphins holding a 1-0 record . . .In his career
Brown has rushed for two or more touchdowns three times and the Dolphins are 1-2 in those
contests . . . Went four straight games (games 2-5) in 2008 with at least one rushing touchdown
per game . . . Became the first Dolphin to have a rushing touchdown in four straight games
since Ricky Williams did so in games 2-5 in 2003 . . . This streak was one shy of the Dolphins’
record of five straight games with at least one rushing touchdown, held by four different
players, most recently by Karim Abdul-Jabbar in games 10-14 in 1997 . . . When he scored on
a three-yard touchdown run at St. Louis (11/30), it was the 23rd rushing touchdown of his
career, moving him past Andra Franklin and Lorenzo Hampton into sole possession of seventh
place on the team’s all-time rushing touchdown chart . . .
PASSING: In 2008, Brown was 2-3 passing for 41 yards and one touchdown, a rating of
149.3 . . . His first attempt was a 19-yard TD pass to Anthony Fasano off a “Wildcat” formation
at New England (9/21) . . . His other completion was a 22-yard pass to David Martin at St. Louis
(11/30)...In his career he is now 2-4 passing, becoming just the fifth non-quarterback in team
history to have more than one completion in a career . . . He joins Jim Jensen (4-7), Tony
Nathan (4-8), Marlin Briscoe (3-3) and Larry Seiple (3-3) . . . Of those five, only Brown, Briscoe
and Nathan had more than one completion in a season; Briscoe was 3-3 in 1972 while Nathan
was 3-4 in 1983 . . .
100-YARD GAMES: Recorded three 100-yard rushing games in 2008 (113 yards at New
England (9/21), 125 yards vs. San Diego (10/5) and 101 yards vs. Oakland (11/16)) and the
Dolphins were 3-0 in those contests . . . His total of 13 100-yard rushing games is the third
highest career total by a Dolphins running back and the Dolphins are 6-7 in those games . . .
Had been tied with Mercury Morris (ten 100-yard rushing games) until he passed him on Sept.
21, 2008 at New England:
Brown, R. • 103
MOST CAREER 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES BY A DOLPHIN
PLAYER YEARS NO.
1. Ricky Williams 2002-03,05,07-08 20
2. Larry Csonka 1968-74, 79 15
3. RONNIE BROWN 2005-08 13
4. Mercury Morris 1969-75 10
5. Karim Abdul-Jabbar 1996-99 9
LEADING THE TEAM: Brown has led Miami in rushing in each of the four years he has been
in the league (2005-08) . . . He is just the second Dolphin to lead the club in rushing four or
more years:
“WILDCAT” OFFENSE: In the 14 regular season games where the Dolphins ran the
“Wildcat” formation in 2008, Brown had 56 carries for 317 yards (an average of 5.7 yards per
carry) and five touchdowns . . . He also was 1-2 for 19 yards and one touchdown passing out
of that formation and lost one fumble . . . His complete “Wildcat” rushing breakdown is below:
HONORS: Was named as AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the games of September
21-22 when he had 17 carries for 113 yards and four touchdowns, and added a 19-yard
touchdown pass to Anthony Fasano at New England (9/21) . . . It was the first weekly AFC
honor of Brown’s career . . . He became the first Dolphins running back to win that honor since
Ricky Williams won the award for Week 14 of the 2002 season after he ran for 216 yards and
two touchdowns vs. Chicago (12/9/02) . . . Coupled with Chad Pennington being named AFC
Offensive Player of the Week for the games of October 26-27, it was the first time since 1994
that the Dolphins had at least two different players win AFC Offensive Player of the Week
honors in the same season . . . That year, quarterback Dan Marino, wide receiver Mark Ingram
and running back Bernie Parmalee each eared the award once in the regular season . . .
GAME HIGHLIGHTS – VS. N.Y. JETS (9/7): Had six carries for 23 yards and added three
catches for 28 yards in the regular season opener . . .
104 • Brown, R.
AT ARIZONA (9/14): Recorded 11 carries for 25 yards and scored his first touchdown of
the season at Arizona (9/14) . . . Added two catches for 19 yards . . .
AT NEW ENGLAND (9/21): Was unleashed in the debut of the “Wildcat” offense and led
the Dolphins in rushing with 17 carries for 113 yards and four touchdowns (coming on runs of
two, 15, five and 62 yards) . . . Of those four touchdown runs, the first, third and fourth TD runs
came on the direct snap “Wildcat” formation . . . Also displayed his passing touch as he was 1-
1 in passing, throwing a 19-yard touchdown pass on an option play (also from the “Wildcat”
formation) to TE Anthony Fasano . . . Also had one reception for nine yards . . . It was his first
100-yard rushing game of the season and the 11th 100-yard game of his career, moving past
Mercury Morris and into sole possession of third place on the Dolphin all-time list of 100-yard
rushing games . . . His 113 yards on the ground gave him 2,678 career rushing yards, moving
him past Delvin Williams (2,632 yards) and Mark Higgs (2,648 yards) into sole possession of
seventh place on the Dolphins’ all-time rushing list . . . His 62-yard run was the second-longest
run of his career . . . In addition, he became the first player in Dolphins history to have three
runs from scrimmage of 60 yards or longer in his career; he had been tied with Mercury Morris
and Gary Davis with two such runs . . . His four rushing touchdowns established a Dolphins
single-game record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, breaking the old mark of three,
which had been achieved 14 previous times in the regular season and 15 times overall,
including playoffs, by nine different players . . . His four touchdowns also tied a team record for
most touchdowns in a game, achieved twice previously, by Paul Warfield on Dec. 15, 1973 vs.
Detroit (four TD receptions) and Mark Ingram on Nov. 27, 1994 at the N.Y. Jets (also four TD
catches) . . . The five touchdowns accounted for by Brown passing and running also is tied for
the third highest single game total by a Dolphin (along with five games of five touchdown
passes by Dan Marino), surpassed only by Bob Griese’s six touchdown passes on Nov. 24,
1977 at St. Louis and matched by Marino’s six TD passes on Sept. 21, 1986 at the N.Y. Jets
. . . Brown also became just the second NFL player to score four touchdowns and throw for a
touchdown in the same game, joining Paddy Driscoll, who as a member of Chicago Cardinals
did so on October 7, 1923 against the Rochester Jeffersons . . . Brown’s TD pass to Fasano
was the second attempt and first completion and touchdown pass of his career (not counting
a two-point pass attempt that was incomplete)...It was the first completion by a non-
quarterback for the Dolphins since Marty Booker had a 48-yard completion to Chris Chambers
on October 24, 2004 vs. St. Louis . . . It was the first touchdown pass by a non-quarterback for
the Dolphins since Terry Kirby tossed a 31-yard TD pass to Irving Fryar on September 10, 1995
at New England . . . Was named as AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts . . .
VS. SAN DIEGO (10/5): Eclipsed the 100-yard plateau for the second consecutive game
and the 12th time in his career as he led the Dolphins in rushing with 24 carries for 125 yards
and one touchdown, coming on a five-yard run from the Dolphins’ “Wildcat” formation while
adding one catch for eight yards . . . Combined with his 113 rushing yards in his previous game,
at New England, it was the first time in 2008 and the third time in his career he put together
two separate streaks of two or more consecutive 100-yard rushing performances . . .
AT HOUSTON (10/12): For the third consecutive game in 2008, led the Dolphins in rushing
. . . Registered 13 carries for 50 yards and one touchdown, the 20th rushing TD of his career
coming on a six-yard run . . . Added three catches for 43 yards, which included a 39-yard
reception . . . Entered the Dolphins top ten all-time rushing touchdown list as he tied with Lamar
Smith for ninth place with his 20th career touchdown run . . .
AT DENVER (11/2): Accounted for 89 yards of offense . . . Led the Dolphins in rushing with
20 carries for 59 yards and one touchdown . . . Added three catches for 30 yards . . . The
touchdown, a two-yard scamper with 3:08 left in the contest in the Dolphins’ 26-17 win, was
the 21st rushing TD of his career, moving him into sole possession of ninth place on the club’s
all-time rushing touchdowns list . . .
VS. SEATTLE (11/9): Continued his rise up the Dolphins’ all-time rushing touchdown list
as he had ten rushes for 39 yards and one TD . . . The 16-yard scoring run was the 22nd
rushing touchdown of his career and moved hime into a tie with Andra Franklin and Lorenzo
Hampton for seventh place on the team’s all-time list . . . He also went over 3,000 yards rushing
in his career, becoming the seventh player in Dolphin history to reach that plateau . . . Also tied
for the team lead in receptions with four catches for 27 yards . . .
VS. OAKLAND (11/16): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 16 carries for 101 yards and
added one catch for 11 yards . . . It was the third time in 2008 and the 13th time in his career
he rushed for 100 or more yards . . . Moved past Karim Abdul-Jabbar (3,063 yards) into sixth
place on the Dolphins’ all-time rushing chart . . .
AT ST. LOUIS (11/23): Had 15 carries for 48 yards and one touchdown . . . Also went a
perfect 1-1 passing, completing his second pass of the season, a 22-yard toss off an option to
TE David Martin . . . His three-yard rushing touchdown was the 23rd of his career, and placed
him in sole possession of seventh place on the Dolphins’ all-time rushing touchdown list . . .
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AT BUFFALO (12/7): Led the Dolphins rushing attack with 16 carries for 70 yards and
added two catches for 18 yards against Buffalo in Toronto . . .
VS. SAN FRANCISCO (12/14): Paced the Dolphins in rushing with 10 carries for 67 yards
and added one catch for nine yards . . .
AT N.Y. JETS (12/28): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 11 carries for 57 yards and added
four catches for 15 yards as the Dolphins captured the AFC East title with a victory . . .
PLAYOFFS: Led the Dolphins in both rushing yards and receptions in playoff debut against
Baltimore (1/4/09) . . . Rushed 12 times for 19 yards and added six catches for 43 yards and a
touchdown . . .
PRO BOWL: Was named to his first career AFC Pro Bowl team . . . He became the first
Dolphins running back to be bestowed with this honor since Ricky Williams following the 2002
season . . . Brown is one of only six running backs in club history to have been selected, joining
Larry Csonka (1970-74), Mercury Morris (1971-73), Andra Franklin (1982), Keith Byars (1993)
and Williams (2002).
2007 - Was experiencing a stellar season before sustaining a torn anterior cruciate ligament
in his right knee in a week seven game vs. New England (10/21) . . . Prior to the injury, had
started all seven contests and rushed for 602 yards and four touchdowns on 119 attempts (5.1
avg.), and caught 39 passes for 556 yards and a TD . . . Still led the team in rushing and
finished second on the club in receptions . . . At the time of his injury, his rushing total was
second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL, while his 991 total yards from scrimmage led the
NFL . . . Also topped all NFL running backs in both receptions and receiving yardage . . .
Finished the season 17th in the AFC in rushing, while his 5.1-yard average per carry was third-
best among conference’s top 30 rushers . . . In addition, became the first Dolphin to post a 4.0-
yard average per rush attempt or better in three straight seasons (min. 100 carries) since Tony
Nathan did it from 1983-85 . . . Sustained his season-ending injury on an interception return by
the Patriots’ Randall Gay on the first series of the second half . . .
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES: In just seven appearances in 2007, Brown accounted for four
100-yard rushing games, giving him 10 in three seasons . . . His total of four in 2007 is tied for
the fourth-highest single-season figure in club history and the second straight year in which he
attained this total . . . In addition, Brown amassed an average per rush attempt of 5.0 or better in
three of his four 100-yard games in 2007:
All of Brown’s 100-yard games in 2007 occurred consecutively, from games 3-6 . . . Over this
four-game stretch, he averaged 115.3 yards per contest, including a high of 134 yards on
September 30 against Oakland . . . This streak is the second-longest in Dolphins history, trailing
only the five in a row put forth by Ricky Williams in 2002:
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TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE: Brown averaged 141.6 total yards from scrimmage in
the seven games that he played in 2007 . . . This included back-to-back games with more than
200 yards, consisting of a high of 211 yards at the N.Y. Jets on September 23 and 207 the
following week against Oakland on September 30 . . . These figures rank fifth and sixth,
respectively, among Dolphins running backs for total yards from scrimmage in a game . . .
Brown’s two-game total of 418 yards from scrimmage in 2007 is the second-highest two-game
total in club history . . . He became just the third Dolphin to amass two career games with 200
or more total yards from scrimmage, joining Ricky Williams and Mark Duper, and the second
to do it consecutively, joining Williams, who accomplished the feat in games 12-13 of 2002:
HIGHEST TWO-GAME TOTALS FOR TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE IN DOLPHINS HISTORY
PLAYER GAMES, YEAR TOTAL
1. Ricky Williams 12-13, 2002 444
2. RONNIE BROWN 3-4, 2007 418
3. Ricky Williams 11-12, 2002 386
2007 GAME HIGHLIGHTS: After being held to 65 yards rushing on 22 attempts over the first
two weeks of the season, exploded for 112 yards and two TDs on 23 attempts and six
receptions for 99 yards and a TD in week three contest at N.Y. Jets (9/23) . . . In addition to his
three touchdowns, scored on a run for a two-point conversion, the first of his NFL career . . .
He fell one yard shy of becoming the first Dolphin to post 100 yards rushing and receiving in
the same game . . . It marked his third straight 100-yard rushing game against the Jets, joining
Mercury Morris and Ricky Williams as the only Dolphins to have three straight such games
against a single opponent . . . Morris did it against New England, over the second matchup of
1972 and both 1973 contests, while Williams accomplished the feat against Buffalo, covering
the second meeting of 2002 and both 2003 contests . . . His 99 receiving yards not only set a
career high, but also was the most by a Dolphins running back since Terry Kirby accumulated
148 yards (9 rec.) on December 19, 1993 against Buffalo . . . In addition to a 22-yard TD catch,
had a career-long 43-yard reception in the contest, both from Trent Green . . . It was the second
time in his career that he tallied two rushing TDs in a game, while his three total touchdowns
marked a then-career best and was the most by a Dolphin since November 27, 2003 when
Chris Chambers had three receiving scores . . . Brown became the first Dolphins running back
to have three total touchdowns in a game since Karim Abdul-Jabbar did it on November 23,
1997 against the Jets (all rushing) . . . The following week vs. Oakland (9/30), Brown ran for a
season-high 134 yards and a TD on 15 attempts and caught six passes for 73 yards . . . His
8.9-yard average per rush attempt marked the second-best figure of his career, trailing only his
11.9-yard mark (8-95) on October 21, 2005 against Kansas City . . . Brown’s 60-yard run in the
second quarter was a season long and the second-longest of his career to that point . . . At
Houston (10/7), continued his streak of 100-yard rushing games with 114 yards and a TD on
23 attempts . . . Added five catches for 39 yards . . . It marked just the fourth time in franchise
history that a back reached the 100-yard rushing plateau in three or more straight games, as
Ricky Williams did it on each of the previous three occasions . . . It was his third straight game
with a rushing touchdown and his fourth overall during that three-game span, as he became
the first Dolphin to having a rushing touchdown in three consecutive contests since Williams
did it in the final three contests of 2005 . . . The week afterwards at Cleveland (10/14) compiled
101 yards rushing on 19 attempts and nine receptions for 69 yards . . . In the process, he
surpassed Karim Abdul-Jabbar and moved into a tie with Mercury Morris for the third-most
100-yard rushing games by a Dolphin in a career with 10 . . . It was only the second time in
club history that a back produced four straight 100-yard rushing games, as he joined Williams
with this distinction . . . His nine catches marked a career best, tied for the seventh-highest
output by a Dolphins running back in the regular season and tied for ninth overall, including
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playoffs . . . They were the most catches by a Dolphins running back since Rob Konrad grabbed
10 passes in the 1999 season finale, on January 2, 2000 at Washington . . . Ran for 76 yards
on 17 attempts and caught five passes for 33 yards in the New England contest (10/21) before
leaving the game in the third quarter with the season-ending knee injury.
2006 - Started 12 of the 13 games in which he played . . . Was inactive for three games . . . Led
the team in rushing with 1,008 yards and five touchdowns on 241 attempts . . . It was the tenth
individual 1,000-yard rushing season in Dolphins history and he became the seventh different
player to accomplish the feat . . . Rushing figure ranked tenth in the AFC . . . Also caught 33
passes for 276 yards, as reception total placed fifth on the team . . . Recorded four 100-yard
rushing games on the year, tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in Dolphins history
. . . Was 13th in the AFC with 1,284 total yards from scrimmage . . . Averaged 4.2 yards per
carry, the second straight season in which he surpassed the 4.0 mark as he garnered a 4.4
figure in his rookie season of 2005 . . . Brown underwent surgery on November 24 to stabilize
a second metacarpal fracture of his left hand, an injury which he sustained in Thanksgiving
Day game at Detroit (11/23) . . . The surgery was performed by Dr. John McAuliffe and Dolphins
Chief Team Physician Dr. George Caldwell at Broward General Medical Center in Ft.
Lauderdale . . . Was inactive for the next three games . . .
RUSHING YARDAGE: In 2006, Brown became the seventh different Dolphin to record a
1,000-yard rushing season, the tenth time that it has been done and the first since Ricky
Williams in 2003 . . . Brown finished with the eighth-highest rushing total in franchise history:
RUSHING YARDS BY A DOLPHIN IN HIS FIRST TWO NFL SEASONS: With 907 rushing yards
as a rookie in 2005 and 1,008 yards in 2006, Brown accumulated 1,915 yards in his first two
seasons with the Dolphins, the second-highest total in franchise history for a player in his first
two NFL seasons . . . He is the first Dolphin to rush for more than 900 yards in each of his first
two NFL seasons:
MOST RUSHING YARDS BY A DOLPHIN IN HIS FIRST TWO PRO SEASONS
PLAYER YEAR 1 YEAR 2 TOTAL
1. Karim Abdul-Jabbar 1116 (’96) 892 (’97) 2008
2. RONNIE BROWN 907 (’05) 1008 (’06) 1915
3. Sammie Smith 659 (’89) 831 (’90) 1490
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES: In 2006, Brown amassed four 100-yard rushing games, a
figure which is tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in club history and was the most
since Ricky Williams turned in seven such performances in 2003 . . . In each of his 100-yard
rushing games in 2006, Brown compiled an average per attempt of more than 5.0 yards . . .
This included a 5.8 mark at N.Y. Jets, 10/15 (22-127), a 5.4 figure at Chicago, 11/5 (29-157),
a 6.1 figure vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/25 (18-110) and a 5.5 average at Indianapolis, 12/31 (21-115)
. . . Coupled with his two 100-yard games from his rookie season of 2005, Brown’s total of six
tied him with Karim Abdul-Jabbar for the most 100-yard rushing games by a Dolphin in his first
two pro seasons:
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MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES BY A DOLPHIN IN HIS FIRST TWO PRO SEASONS
PLAYER YEAR 1 YEAR 2 TOTAL
1. RONNIE BROWN 2 (2005) 4 (2006) 6
Karim Abdul-Jabbar 4 (1996) 2 (1997) 6
3. Jim Kiick 2 (1968) 1 (1969) 3
Benny Malone 3 (1974) 0 (1975) 3
Troy Stradford 3 (1987) 0 (1988) 3
2006 GAME HIGHLIGHTS: In opener at Pittsburgh (9/7), scored on runs of two and five
yards, representing the first multiple-touchdown game of his career . . . It also marked the first
time a Dolphin had two rushing TDs in the same game since Sammy Morris on December 20,
2004 against New England . . . Tied a career high with six receptions (52 yards) the following
week vs. Buffalo (9/17) . . . Along with his 70 yards rushing (15 atts.), his 122 total yards from
scrimmage ranked as the second-highest total of his career to that point . . . Eclipsed his
career-high for both receptions and receiving yards with eight for 62 yards at Houston (10/1)
. . . Accounted for his first 100-yard game of the season with 127 yards and one TD on 22
carries at N.Y. Jets (10/15) . . . At the time, it was the second-highest rushing total of his career
. . . His 5.8-yard average in the game marked the first of four times in 2006 he posted an
average per carry of more than 5.0 yards . . . Had best game of season in 31-13 victory over
Chicago (11/5), when he rushed for a career-high 157 yards on a career-high 29 carries, a 5.4-
yard average per attempt . . . It is the 11th best rushing performance in Dolphins history and
the 10th in the regular season . . . Along with his 33 yards receiving on two receptions, his 190
total yards from scrimmage in the game was a career best to that point . . . On Thanksgiving
Day at Detroit (11/23), rushed for 68 yards on 15 attempts before sustaining a broken bone in
his left hand on the first series of the third quarter . . . Was inactive for the next three games
. . . Returned to action in a reserve role in Monday night game vs. N.Y. Jets (12/25) . . .
Responded with 110 yards rushing on just 18 carries for a season-best 6.1-yard average per
attempt . . . Became the first Dolphin to compile 100 yards rushing against the same opponent
twice in a season since Ricky Williams did it against Buffalo in 2003 . . . Was the first to do it
against the Jets twice in the same season since Karim Abdul-Jabbar in 1996 . . . When he ran
for 115 yards on 21 carries (5.5) in finale at Indianapolis (12/31), he became just the ninth
player in club history to post consecutive 100-yard rushing games and the first since Williams
did it in the final two games of 2005 . . . Included in his total in the Colts contest was a season-
long 47-yard run.
2005 - Started 14 of the 15 games in which he appeared as a rookie . . . Led team with 907
yards rushing on 206 attempts, including four touchdowns . . . Was fourth on the club with 32
receptions, totaling 232 yards and one touchdown . . . Rushing total ranked 12th in the AFC
and second among NFL rookies, trailing only Tampa Bay’s Cadillac Williams (290-1,178) . . .
Led the Dolphins in rushing eight times and in receptions once on the year . . . His average per
carry of 4.4 tied for fourth in the AFC and ninth in the NFL among players with 100 or more
attempts . . . Compiled 815 yards and four touchdowns on 173 carries (4.7 avg.) over his final
13 games of the year, during which time he also caught 30 passes for 223 yards and a TD
. . . Along with LB Channing Crowder and CB Travis Daniels, it marked the first time since 1996
that at least three Dolphins rookies started 10 or more games . . . Dolphins also were the only
NFL team in 2005 to have three rookies start 12 or more games . . .
AMONG DOLPHINS ROOKIE RUSHERS: Brown became the sixth rookie in team history to
lead the Dolphins in rushing, joining J.J. Johnson (1999), Karim Abdul-Jabbar (1996), Sammie
Smith (1989), Troy Stradford (1987), and Jim Kiick (1968) . . . His total rushing total ranked
second all-time among Dolphins rookie rushers, trailing only Abdul-Jabbar (1,116 in 1996)
while his 207 attempts, also were the second-highest figure, trailing only Abdul-Jabbar’s total
of 307 from 1996:
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100-YARD RUSHING GAMES: Brown reached the 100-yard rushing mark twice during the
course of the season . . . In the process, he became just the sixth rookie in Dolphins history to
post two or more 100-yard rushing games, and the first since Karim Abdul-Jabbar in 1996 (4)
. . . The others who have done it are Jim Kiick (2 in 1968), Benny Malone (3 in 1974), Leroy
Harris (2 in 1977) and Troy Stradford (3 in 1987) . . .
SINGLE-GAME RUSHING TOTALS BY A DOLPHINS ROOKIE: Brown’s first career 100-yard
rushing game came in week three, a 27-24 victory over Carolina at Dolphins Stadium . . . In
the game, rushed for 132 yards on 23 carries, including a 1-yard TD run for his first pro score
. . . His rushing total that day is the fourth-highest by a Dolphins rookie and was the most since
the 1996 season finale when Karim Abdul-Jabbar had 152 yards and a touchdown on 30
carries at the New York Jets (12/22) . . .
HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME RUSHING TOTALS BY A DOLPHINS ROOKIE
PLAYER OPPONENT, DATE YARDS ATTS. AVG. TD
1. Troy Stradford at Dallas, 11/22/87 169 17 9.9 1
2. Karim Abdul-Jabbar at N.Y. Jets, 12/22/96 152 30 5.1 1
3. Leroy Harris vs. Baltimore, 12/5/77 140 17 8.2 1
4. RONNIE BROWN VS. CAROLINA, 9/25/05 132 23 5.7 1
LONGEST RUNS FROM SCRIMMAGE: During the course of the year, Brown had ten runs
from scrimmage of 15 yards or longer . . . He broke off a 65-yard TD run (vs. Kansas City,
10/21) and a 58-yard run (vs. Carolina, 9/25), his two longest of the season . . . They marked
two of the three longest runs from scrimmage ever by a Dolphins rookie:
GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Made NFL debut, in a starting role, in opener vs. Denver (9/11) . . .
Became the first Dolphins rookie running back to start on opening day since Karim Abdul-
Jabbar in 1996 . . . Responded with 57 yards rushing on 22 attempts and one catch for four
yards . . . First career 100-yard rushing game occurred two weeks later when he rushed for 132
yards and a touchdown on 23 attempts vs. Carolina (9/25) . . . Added three catches for 15 yards
. . . It marked the first time a Dolphin rookie running back rushed for 100 or more yards since
November 21, 1999 when J.J. Johnson ran for 106 yards vs. New England . . . His 132 yards
rushing at the time also was the fourth-highest single-game rushing figure by a rookie in team
history . . . Of Brown’s total on the day, 103 came in the second half . . . Had a 58-yard run, the
second-longest run from scrimmage by a Dolphins rookie at the time and now third . . . First
career touchdown came on a 1-yard run 4:51 into the contest to give the Dolphins a 7-0 lead
. . . The following game at Buffalo (10/9), rushed for 97 yards on 17 carries, and turned in a
5.7-yard average per rush attempt for the second game in a row . . . It gave him 229 yards
rushing over that two-game span, the most-ever for a Dolphins rookie . . . Put together a
season-high 11.9-yard average per attempt vs. Kansas City (10/21) when he rushed for 95
yards on eight carries . . . This total included a 65-yard TD run, the second-longest ever by a
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Dolphins rookie and tied for ninth overall in Dolphins history . . . Compiled second 100-yard
rushing game of the year the following week against the Saints in Baton Rouge (10/30), as he
rushed for 106 yards on 23 carries, including a long run of 35 . . . With Ricky Williams gaining
82 yards in the Saints game, it marked the first time that two Dolphins rushed for 80 yards or
more in the same game since October 8, 1979 when Delvin Williams had 86 yards and Larry
Csonka had 83 yards at Oakland . . . In four games during the month of October, Brown totaled
320 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 57 carries, a 5.6-yard average per attempt . . . Also
caught 12 passes for 90 yards, including a season-high six receptions (19 yards) at Buffalo
. . . First career touchdown reception came on a 23-yard catch from Sage Rosenfels vs. Buffalo
(12/4) . . . The score occurred on third-and-13 with 7:35 to play in the game and closed the
Dolphins’ deficit to 23-17 as they went on for a 24-23 victory.
COLLEGE
Played in 47 games, including 21 starts, over a five-year span (2000-04) . . . Appeared in the
first two games as a true freshman in 2000 before redshirting . . . Concluded his career with
2,707 yards and 28 touchdowns on 513 attempts, and caught 58 passes for 668 yards and a
pair of scores . . . Compiled 913 yards rushing and eight touchdowns as a senior when he
amassed a career-best 6.0-yard average per carry . . . Ranked second on the squad with a
career-high 34 receptions for 313 yards and a touchdown . . . Was a second-team All-
Southeastern Conference selection by the Associated Press . . . Led Auburn with a career-high
1,008 yards and 13 touchdowns 175 attempts (5.8 avg.) as a sophomore in 2002 . . . Was a
second-team All-SEC choice that year in addition to being named the winner of the Pat
Sullivan Award, which recognizes Auburn’s top offensive player . . . Rushed for a career-high
224 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries against Mississippi State . . . Was named the
MVP of the Capital One Bowl following the season when he ran for 184 yards and two
touchdowns against Penn State . . . Earned degree in communications.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Attended Cartersville (Ga.) High School where he was named the top running back
in Georgia by Super Prep and the state Class 2A Player of the Year as a senior . . . In his final
prep season, rushed for 1,931 yards and 25 touchdowns on 206 attempts . . . Also played free
safety, a position from which he recorded three interceptions . . . Participated on the baseball
team while in high school and hit .330 with nine home runs as a junior . . . Was drafted by the
Seattle Mariners in 2000, following his senior season . . . During the spring of 2004, served an
internship at the Auburn Network, where he edited and produced highlight films . . . Was the
Dolphins recipient of the 2008 Ed Block Courage Award, given annually to a player from each NFL
team who displays extraordinary courage in the face of adversity . . . Likes to work with children,
has spoken to kids at the Broward County Juvenile Center and participated in events benefiting
the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward . . . Since 2007, has served as a spokesperson for the
Dolphins’ Most Valuable Reader program, a component of the team’s summer reading program
. . . For the past three seasons, has been part of the Dolphins’ “All-Community Team,” in which
he donated a block of tickets for every home game to the YMCA of Miami-Dade County in 2006
and kids from the Most Valuable Reader Program in 2007-08 . . . Has participated in the Miami
Dolphins Foundation’s annual fishing tournament . . . Took part in the Dolphins annual
Thanksgiving meal giveaway and has also participated in events honoring veterans . . . Along
with former Auburn teammate Cadillac Williams, held a fundraiser in South Florida in 2005 to
benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina . . . Enjoys watching movies in spare time, cites “Life” as
favorite movie . . . Also lists T.I. as favorite recording artist . . . Growing up, Barry Sanders was
his favorite professional athlete . . . Full name is Ronnie G. Brown, born December 12, 1981 in
Cartersville, Ga.
RONNIE BROWN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2005 Miami 15 14 207 907 4.4 65t 4 32 232 7.3 38 1
2006 Miami 13 12 241 1008 4.2 47 5 33 276 8.4 24 0
2007 Miami 7 7 119 602 5.1 60 4 39 389 10.0 43 1
2008 Miami 16 13 214 916 4.3 62t 10 33 254 7.7 39 0
NFL TOTALS 51 46 781 3433 4.4 65t 23 137 1151 8.4 43 2
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RONNIE BROWN’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2008 Miami 1 1 12 19 1.6 6 0 6 43 7.2 23 1
ADDITIONAL STATS
Miscellaneous Tackles: 3 in 2005
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Rushing Yards: 157 at Chicago, 11/5/06
134 vs. Oakland, 9/30/07
132 vs. Carolina, 9/25/05
Rushing Attempts: 29 at Chicago, 11/5/06
26 vs. Tennessee, 9/24/06
25 vs. Kansas City, 11/12/06
Rushing TDs: 4 at New England, 9/21/08
2 at Pittsburgh, 9/7/06
2 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07
Longest Runs: 65t vs. Kansas City, 10/21/05
62t at New England, 9/21/08
60 vs. Oakland, 9/30/07
Receptions: 9 at Cleveland, 10/14/07
8 at Houston, 10/1/06
6 Five times (last: vs. Oakland, 9/30/07)
Receiving Yards: 99 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07
73 vs. Oakland, 9/30/07
69 at Cleveland, 10/14/07
Longest Receptions: 43 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07
39 at Houston, 10/13/08
38 at Tampa Bay, 10/16/05
Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Buffalo, 12/4/05
1 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07
Total Yards
from Scrimmage: 211 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07
207 vs. Oakland, 9/30/07
190 at Chicago, 11/5/06
Total Touchdowns: 5 at New England, 9/21/08 (4 rushing, 1 passing)
3 at N.Y. Jets, 9/23/07 (2 rushing, 1 receiving)
Pass Attempts: 1 at New England, 9/21/08
1 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
1 at N.Y. Jets, 12/28/08
Pass Completions: 1 at New England, 9/21/08
1 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
Passing Yards: 22 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
19 at New England, 9/21/08
Passing TDs: 1 at New England, 9/21/08
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DATE OPPONENT NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
10/14/07 at Cleveland 19 101 5.3 15 0
9/21/08 at New England 17 113 6.6 62t 4
10/5/08 vs. San Diego 24 125 5.2 13 1
11/16/08 vs. Oakland 16 101 6.3 21 0
* - indicates game with 100 yards rushing in one half.
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2007 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT. YDS. LG TD NO. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
11/11 BUFFALO INJURED RESERVE L 10-13
11/18 at Philadelphia INJURED RESERVE L 7-17
11/26 at Pittsburgh INJURED RESERVE L 0-3
12/2 NEW YORK JETS INJURED RESERVE L 13-40
12/9 at Buffalo INJURED RESERVE L 17-38
12/16 BALTIMORE INJURED RESERVE W 22-16*
12/23 at New England INJURED RESERVE L 7-28
12/30 CINCINNATI INJURED RESERVE L 25-38
2007 TOTALS 7-7 119 602 60 4 39 389 43 1 1-15
* - Overtime
# - Playoff Game
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RONNIE BROWN’S RUSHING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Dallas - - - - - - 1 11 33 3.0 12 0
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - - - - - - -
Philadelphia - - - - - - - - - - - -
Washington - - - - - - 1 11 32 2.9 12 0
NFC East - - - - - - 2 22 65 3.0 12 0
Chicago - - - - - - 1 29 157 5.4 27 0
Detroit - - - - - - 1 15 68 4.5 17 0
Green Bay - - - - - - 1 15 59 3.9 15 0
Minnesota - - - - - - 1 11 5 0.5 6 0
NFC North - - - - - - 4 70 289 4.1 27 0
Atlanta - - - - - - 1 12 67 5.6 15 0
Carolina - - - - - - 1 23 132 5.7 58 1
New Orleans - - - - - - 1 23 106 4.6 35 0
Tampa Bay - - - - - - 1 9 22 2.4 8 1
NFC South - - - - - - 4 67 327 4.9 58 2
Arizona 1 11 25 2.3 11 1 1 11 25 2.3 11 1
St. Louis 1 15 48 3.2 7 1 1 15 48 3.2 7 1
San Francisco 1 10 67 6.7 18 0 1 10 67 6.7 18 0
Seattle 1 10 39 3.9 16 1 1 10 39 3.9 16 1
NFC West 4 46 179 3.9 18 3 4 46 179 3.9 18 3
NFC Total 4 46 179 3.9 18 3 14 205 860 4.2 58 5
Home 8 103 462 4.5 21 2 24 356 1610 4.5 65 6
Road 8 111 454 4.1 62 8 27 425 1823 4.3 62 17
1st Down 16 108 448 4.1 62 4 51 434 1996 4.6 65 13
2nd Down 16 79 391 4.9 30 4 51 271 1125 4.2 30 7
3rd Down 16 25 73 2.9 15 1 51 68 267 3.9 21 2
4th Down 16 2 4 2.0 3 1 51 8 45 5.6 19 1
1st Half 16 103 459 4.5 30 5 51 418 1717 4.1 60 13
2nd Half/OT 16 111 289 4.1 62 5 51 363 1716 4.7 65 10
Grass 12 155 628 4.0 30 5 41 612 2591 4.2 65 15
Turf 4 59 288 4.9 62 5 10 169 842 5.0 62 8
Sept. 3 34 161 4.7 62 5 13 207 886 4.3 62 11
Oct. 4 64 245 3.8 13 2 15 246 1130 4.6 65 7
Nov. 5 71 284 4.0 30 3 13 204 848 4.2 30 5
Dec. 4 45 226 5.0 23 0 9 116 548 4.7 47 0
Games 1-8 8 118 465 3.9 62t 8 31 514 2299 4.5 65 19
Games 9-16 8 96 451 4.7 23 2 20 267 1134 4.2 47 4
Wins 11 161 754 4.7 62t 8 24 390 1634 4.2 62 11
Losses 5 53 162 3.1 13 2 27 391 1799 4.6 65 12
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Outdoors 13 172 773 4.5 62t 8 44 668 2944 4.4 65 20
Domes 3 42 143 3.4 11 2 7 113 489 4.3 47 3
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RONNIE BROWN’S RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Denver 1 3 30 10.0 18 0 2 4 34 8.5 18 0
Kansas City 1 5 21 4.2 10 0 3 8 33 4.1 13 0
Oakland 1 1 11 11.0 11 0 3 9 107 11.9 23 0
San Diego 1 1 8 8.0 8 0 2 1 8 8.0 8 0
AFC West 4 10 70 7.0 18 0 10 22 182 8.2 23 0
AFC Total 12 26 199 7.7 39 0 37 105 837 80.0 43 2
Dallas - - - - - - 1 2 36 18.0 24 0
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - - - - - - -
Philadelphia - - - - - - - - - - - -
Washington - - - - - - 1 6 40 6.7 15 0
NFC East - - - - - - 2 8 76 9.5 24 0
Chicago - - - - - - 1 2 33 16.5 24 0
Detroit - - - - - - 1 5 5 5.0 5 0
Green Bay - - - - - - 1 5 63 12.6 18 0
Minnesota - - - - - - 1 0 0 - 0 0
NFC North - - - - - - 4 12 101 8.4 24 0
Atlanta - - - - - - 1 2 11 5.5 6 0
Carolina - - - - - - 1 3 15 5.0 10 0
New Orleans - - - - - - 1 2 12 6.0 9 0
Tampa Bay - - - - - - 1 2 44 22.0 38 0
NFC South - - - - - - 4 9 82 9.1 38 0
Arizona 1 2 19 9.5 13 0 1 2 19 9.5 13 0
St. Louis 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 0 - 0 0
San Francisco 1 1 9 9.0 9 0 1 1 9 9.0 9 0
Seattle 1 4 27 6.8 10 0 1 4 27 6.8 10 0
NFC West 4 7 55 7.9 13 0 4 7 55 7.8 13 0
NFC Total 4 7 55 7.9 13 0 14 32 314 9.8 38 0
Home 8 13 99 7.6 13 0 24 59 492 8.3 24 1
Road 8 20 155 7.8 39 0 27 78 659 8.4 43 1
1st Down 16 12 109 9.1 39 0 51 53 530 10.0 43 0
2nd Down 16 10 56 5.8 15 0 51 46 341 7.4 38 0
3rd Down 16 11 89 8.5 18 0 51 38 280 7.4 23 2
4th Down 16 0 0 0.0 0 0 51 0 0 - 0 0
1st Half 16 22 119 5.4 15 0 51 70 494 7.1 43 0
2nd Half/OT 16 11 135 12.3 39 0 51 67 657 9.8 39 2
Grass 12 26 212 8.2 39 0 41 115 971 8.4 39 1
Turf 4 7 42 6.0 15 0 10 22 180 8.2 43 1
Sept. 3 6 56 9.3 13 0 13 42 422 10.0 43 1
Oct. 4 6 57 9.5 39 0 15 51 410 8.0 39 0
Nov. 5 9 78 8.7 18 0 13 32 177 8.0 24 0
Dec. 4 12 63 5.3 15 0 9 20 129 6.5 23 1
Games 1-8 8 15 143 9.5 39 0 31 100 906 9.1 43 1
Games 9-16 8 18 111 6.2 15 0 20 37 245 6.6 23 1
Wins 11 23 153 6.7 18 0 24 43 306 7.1 24 1
Losses 5 10 101 10.1 39 0 27 94 845 9.0 43 1
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
IN A ZONE
When the Dolphins registered wins at Oakland (33-21 on November 27) and at San
Diego (23-21 on December 11) in 2005, it marked the first time in franchise history that the
Dolphins had won two regular season games in Pacific time zone in the same season, as
they now have won each of their last three such contests, dating back to 2004. In 1999, they
won a regular season contest in Oakland and a playoff matchup in Seattle. Overall in their
42-year history, the Dolphins have compiled a regular season record of 18-19 in games
played in Pacific time zone (1-0 at Arizona, 3-0 at L.A. Rams, 5-8 at Oakland/L.A. Raiders,
4-7 at San Diego, 3-2 at San Francisco and 2-2 at Seattle). They are 1-5 in the playoffs in
Pacific time zone, a record which includes a loss to San Francisco in Super Bowl XIX in Palo
Alto, Calif. Their lone playoff win in six tries occurred in a 1999 First-Round contest, a 20-17
decision over Seattle on January 9, 2000 in the last game played at the Kingdome. Miami
travels to the Pacific Time zone once in 2009, when they face the San Diego Chargers on
September 27.
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COURTNEY BRYAN
CORNERBACK 47
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 210
BORN: 10/2/84
COLLEGE: New Mexico State ’07
ACQUIRED: FA, 2007
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
In between stints with the Dolphins during the 2008 season, Courtney spent his time working at
a California Arby’s restaurant. The job was more out of boredom rather than necessity. “I was just
bored. I couldn’t go to the movies every day. I like to work. I have to do something with my time,”
Courtney explained of his time spent in the fast food industry.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Dolphins on November 11, 2008 . . . Waived by the
Dolphins on August 30, 2008 . . . Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent
on May 3, 2007.
2008 - Played in seven games, all in a reserve role . . . Had been waived by the Dolphins on
August 30, but was re-signed by team on November 11 . . . Finished season with three tackles
on special teams . . . Posted a solo tackle against Baltimore (1/4/09) during the AFC Wild Card
game.
2007 - Played in 12 games, all in a reserve role, in his rookie season . . . Was inactive for four
contests . . . Registered 10 tackles and a fumble recovery on defense . . . Added one stop on
special teams . . . Saw most extensive action at New England (12/23) when he posted a
season-high six tackles . . . Also in that game, recovered a Tom Brady fumble that was forced
by Joey Porter on a sack.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at New Mexico State (2003-06) . . . Played in 36 games, including
19 starts, all at cornerback, during that time . . . Finished his career with 96 tackles, seven
interceptions and 28 pass breakups . . . Led team in interceptions as both a junior and senior,
with three and four, respectively . . . Also compiled 58 tackles and 14 pass breakups as a senior
when he was a second-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection . . . Majored in
journalism.
PERSONAL
Attended Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., where he lettered in football, basketball and
track . . . In football, played defensive back, quarterback and running back . . . Brother,
Copeland, is a defensive end with the Buffalo Bills who played collegiately at Arizona . . .
Participated in the Austism Speaks Walk at Nova-Southeastern University . . . Volunteered in
the Dolphins’ annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway and the team’s Holiday Toy event. . . Born
October 2, 1984 in San Jose, Calif.
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COURTNEY BRYAN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2007 Miami 12 0 10 6 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
2008 Miami 7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 19 0 10 6 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 1 in 2007, 3 in 2008 for total of 4 (P-1)
GREG CAMARILLO
WIDE RECEIVER 83
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 190
BORN: 4/18/82
COLLEGE: Stanford ’05
ACQUIRED: Wai, 2007 (S.D.)
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
The importance of an education was always stressed when Greg was growing up. His father,
Al, is a professor of American history at Stanford. His mother, Susan, works as a middle school
counselor in the Bay area, while his older brother, Jeff, is a middle school teacher in Compton,
Calif., who earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his
master’s degree from Stanford. Greg’s sister, Lauren, is currently a senior at UCLA.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was awarded off waivers to Miami from San Diego on September
3, 2007 . . . Signed with San Diego as an undrafted college free agent on May 16, 2005 . . .
Was waived on September 3, 2005 and then signed to the Chargers’ practice squad on
September 5 . . . Was re-signed by the club on January 3, 2006.
2008 - Started each of the first 11 games before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in
his right knee vs. New England (11/23) . . . Finished with 55 catches for 613 yards and two
touchdowns . . . Made his first career start and recorded three catches for 37 yards vs. N.Y.
Jets (9/7) . . . Led the Dolphins in receptions with four catches for 49 yards at Arizona (9/16)
. . . Posted four catches for 60 yards at New England (9/21) . . . Led the Dolphins in receiving
with six catches for 68 yards and one touchdown, coming on a 17-yard TD pass from Chad
Pennington, vs. San Diego (10/5) . . . For the second straight week led the team in receptions
with four catches for 49 yards, at Houston (10/12) . . . Also forced a fumble on a Chad
Pennington interception late in the fourth quarter which led to a Justin Smiley recovery and
extended an eventual scoring drive . . . Registered team-high six catches for 74 yards vs.
Baltimore (10/19) . . . Turned in the third-highest single-game reception total in team history as
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he hauled in 11 catches for 111 yards at Denver (11/2) . . . His 11 catches represents his
single-game career high and his first career game of ten or more receptions . . . Camarillo
became the first Dolphin to have 10 or more catches in a game since Chris Chambers snared
club-record 15 catches on Dec. 4, 2005 vs. Buffalo . . .
In addition, his 111 receiving yards against the Broncos represents his single-game career high
and his second career game of 100 or more receiving yards . . . Camarillo’s first 100-yard
receiving game came in the Dolphins only win of 2007, against Baltimore (12/16/07) when he
caught three passes for 109 yards including a game winning 64-yard touchdown reception in
overtime . . . Continued to be a reliable target as he tied for the team lead in receptions with four
catches for 21 yards vs. Seattle (11/9), and also rushed once for a career-high six yards . . . For
the seventh time in 2008, Camarillo either led or tied for the team lead in receptions with a team-
high six catches for 75 yards and one touchdown vs. New England (11/23), coming on a three-
yard scoring pass from Chad Pennington . . . Suffered a torn ACL during the fourth quarter of that
game and was placed on Injured Reserve the next day (11/24).
2007 - Played in 15 games, all in a reserve role, with the Dolphins after being awarded off
waivers from San Diego the week of the regular season opener . . . Caught eight passes for
160 yards and two touchdowns . . . Added three tackles on special teams . . . First NFL
reception came on a 2-yard catch from John Beck in game vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) . . . Had his
biggest game of the year two weeks later vs. Baltimore (12/16), when he totaled 109 receiving
yards on just three receptions, one of which went for a touchdown . . . That score, the first of
his pro career, came in overtime, when he took in a pass from Cleo Lemon over the middle on
third-and-8 and raced 64 yards for a TD, giving the Dolphins a 22-16 win . . . In fact, all three
of his catches that day went for longer than 20 yards (24,21) and converted a third down . . .
The following week at New England (12/23), accounted for his second touchdown in as many
games when he took in a 21-yard pass from Lemon . . . Caught three passes for 43 yards in
preseason with San Diego . . .
AMONG SINGLE-GAME LEADERS FOR AVERAGE PER RECEPTION: Camarillo’s
breakout game came on December 16, 2007, when he caught three passes for 109 yards, with
all of his receptions going for longer than 20 yards, the longest of which was his 64-yarder for
a touchdown in overtime . . . His average per reception in the game of 36.3 is the second-
highest single-game figure in Dolphins history, with a minimum of three receptions:
2006 - With San Diego, was inactive for each of the first 12 weeks . . . Saw action in a reserve
role in the final four contests, during which time he was credited with three special teams tackles
. . . Also played in a reserve role in Divisional Playoff contest vs. New England (1/14/07) and
tallied a special teams tackle . . . Registered three receptions for 48 yards in the preseason.
2005 - Spent his entire rookie campaign on the Chargers’ practice squad . . . Caught six passes
for 78 yards in preseason with San Diego.
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COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Stanford (2001-04) . . . Finished with 46 receptions for 613 yards
. . . Was the recipient of the 2004 Jim Reynolds Award, which honors courage on the field and
devotion to the game . . . Was a three-time Academic All-Pac-10 Conference selection, earning
first-team honors as a senior, second-team accolades as a junior and honorable mention
recognition as a sophomore . . . Earned degree in engineering.
PERSONAL
Attended Menlo-Atherton High School in Menlo Park, Calif., where he lettered in football and
basketball . . . Was team captain and MVP in football as a senior . . . Was named the San Mateo
County Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1999 by the National Football Foundation and the
College Football Hall of Fame . . . Was student body president, AP scholar and American
Legion state delegate . . . Was a member of the National Honor Society and California
Scholastic Federation . . . Enjoys traveling in free time . . . Has been to such places as Brazil,
the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Mexico . . . Last year, Greg, his father, Al, mother,
Susan, brother, Jeffrey, and sister, Lauren, were selected to receive the “LaFamilia Award,” the
highest honor of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, presented to a family who has
demonstrated exemplary commitment and volunteer service to the community . . . Along with
his brother, Jeff, a middle school teacher in Compton, Calif., started the “Charging Forward”
program, which is designed to help motivate middle school student-athletes to excel in
academics and athletics . . . With the Dolphins, has taken part in the team’s annual turkey
giveaway and holiday toy event . . . Hosted the Kids And Fins Publix Shopping Spree in
November, 2008 . . . Frequently visits schools on Tuesdays during the season . . . Participated
in Miami-Dade Public Library’s Teen Read Week . . . Recorded radio PSA’s to promote summer
reading . . . Also has made hospital visits and participated in the “Lift Up America Food
Giveaway” event . . . Lists favorite television show as “Saved by the Bell,” favorite recording
artist as E-40, favorite movies as “Bad Boys II” and “Gladiator” and favorite sports movie as
“Happy Gilmore” . . . As a youngster, played the saxophone and still enjoys it periodically . . .
Born April 18, 1982 in Redwood City, Calif.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Kickoff Returns: 0 for 3 yards in 2007
Special Teams Tackles: 3 in 2006, (Miami) 3 in 2007 for total of 6 (Playoffs-1)
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 11 at Denver, 11/2/08
6 vs. San Diego, 10/5/08
6 vs. Baltimore, 10/19/08
6 vs. New England, 11/23/08
Receiving Yards: 111 at Denver, 11/2/08
109 vs. Baltimore, 12/16/07
75 vs. New England, 11/23/08
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Longest Receptions: 64t vs. Baltimore, 12/16/07
33 at New England, 9/21/08
33 at Houston, 10/12/08
Touchdowns: 1, Four times (Last: vs. New England, 11/23/08)
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2008 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
11/2 at Denver S 11 111 23 0 0 0 0 0 W 26-17
11/9 SEATTLE S 4 21 8 0 1 6 6 0 W 21-19
11/16 OAKLAND S 2 34 21 0 0 0 0 0 W 17-15
11/23 NEW ENGLAND S 6 75 20 1 0 0 0 0 L 28-48
11/30 at St. Louis INJURED RESERVE W 16-12
12/7 at Buffalo INJURED RESERVE W 16-3
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO INJURED RESERVE W 14-9
12/21 at Kansas City INJURED RESERVE W 38-31
12/28 at New York Jets INJURED RESERVE W 38-31
1/3/09 BALTIMORE# INJURED RESERVE L 9-27
2008 TOTALS 11-11 55 613 33 2 2 1 6 0 6-5
PLAYOFF TOTALS 0-0 INJURED RESERVE
# - Playoff Game
* - Overtime
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GREG CAMARILLO’S RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Home 7 32 344 10.8 23 2 18 38 478 12.6 64 3
Road 4 23 269 11.7 33 0 12 25 295 11.8 33 1
1st Down 11 30 326 10.9 33 1 30 32 349 10.9 33 2
2nd Down 11 16 170 10.6 23 1 30 17 180 10.6 23 1
3rd Down 11 8 103 12.9 21 0 30 13 230 17.7 64 1
4th Down 11 1 14 14.0 14 0 30 1 14 14.0 14 0
1st Half 11 23 262 11.4 33 2 30 26 301 11.6 33 2
2nd Half 11 32 351 11.0 33 0 30 36 308 8.6 33 1
Overtime 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 64 64.0 64 1
Grass 10 51 553 10.8 33 2 25 57 687 12.1 64 3
Turf 1 4 60 15.0 33 0 5 6 86 14.3 33 1
Sept. 3 11 146 13.3 33 0 7 11 146 13.3 33 0
Oct. 4 21 226 10.8 33 1 7 21 226 10.8 33 1
Nov. 4 23 241 10.5 23 1 7 23 241 10.5 23 1
Dec. 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 9 8 160 20.0 64 2
Games 1-8 8 43 483 11.2 33 1 15 43 483 11.2 33 1
Games 9-16 3 12 130 10.8 21 1 15 20 290 14.5 64 3
Wins 6 32 329 10.3 33 1 11 35 438 12.5 64 2
Losses 5 23 284 12.3 33 1 19 28 335 12.0 33 2
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
VERNON CAREY
TACKLE 72
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 340
BORN: 7/31/81
COLLEGE: Miami (Fla.) ’04
ACQUIRED: D1, 2004
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Sixth Season
FINS FACT
A majority of Vernon’s work in the community during his four years with the Dolphins has
focused on kids, particularly in the Liberty City area of Miami, in which he grew up. “I like
working with kids because of a lot of young kids don’t have the privilege of going different places
and having an open mind about being successful in leadership,” Vernon says. “They need
somebody to talk to them once in a while and show them that there’s more out there for them.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: First-round draft choice of the Dolphins in 2004 (19th overall) . . .
Was the third offensive lineman selected, behind only Iowa T Robert Gallery (2nd, Oakland)
and Arkansas T Shawn Andrews (16th, Philadelphia).
2008 - Started all 16 games at right tackle . . . Was one of three offensive linemen (LT Jake
long and C Samson Satele) to start all 16 games at the same position . . . Helped pave the way
for RB Ronnie Brown’s first career Pro Bowl selection . . . Part of a line that led a running game
that averaged 4.0 yards per carry, the fourth consecutive year in which the Dolphins’ running
game put together 4.0-yard average or better, during which time Carey has started 62 of 64
games . . . It was the first time the Dolphins have amassed this average in four straight seasons
since they did it from 1975-78 . . . Contributed to one of the franchise’s most productive
offensive performances in a decade at New England (9/21), when the team compiled 461 net
yards, the most since October 10, 1999 at Indianapolis . . . Was part of an offensive line that
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did not give up a sack of quarterback Chad Pennington . . . Helped anchor a line that paved
the way for the Dolphins to rush for season highs of 222 yards and a 6.3-yard average per
carry against Oakland (11/16) . . . Did not allow a sack of Chad Pennington as an offensive
unit for the second time in 2008 at St. Louis (11/30) . . . In what was the coldest game in
Dolphins history at Kansas City (12/21), offensive line did not allow a sack of Pennington for
the third time in 2008.
2007 - Started all 16 games at left tackle after making the move from the right side, where he
had started the previous two years . . . Was one of four Dolphins offensive linemen to start
every contest . . . In fact, took part in all but 26 offensive snaps over the course of the year, with
most of his time missed having occurred in the second half of finale vs. Cincinnati (12/30) when
he left contest with a back injury.
2006 - Started all 16 games at right tackle, the first time in his three NFL seasons he opened
every contest . . . In fact, participated in all but one offensive snap over the course of the season
. . . Along with C Rex Hadnot, was one of only two Dolphins offensive linemen to start every
game at the same position in 2006 . . . Key part of a line that led the way for a running game
which averaged 4.2 yards per carry . . . Along with the Dolphins’ 4.3-yard per attempt in Carey’s
first season as a starter in 2005, it represented the first time the Dolphins averaged better than
a 4.0-yard per carry in consecutive campaigns since 1986-87.
2005 - Played in all 16 games, including 14 starts at right tackle . . . The only games he did not
open were at Buffalo (10/9) and at Tampa Bay (10/16) . . . Part of a line that yielded just 26
sacks, the fourth-lowest total in the NFL, and led a running game that averaged 118.6 yards
an outing and 4.3 yards per rush attempt, which ranked seventh and fourth in the AFC,
respectively . . . Took part in all but one offensive snap over the final 11 weeks of the season.
2004 - Played in 14 games, including two starts, in his rookie season . . . Was inactive for two
contests . . . Made initial start of NFL career when he opened at right tackle in place of the
injured John St. Clair (ankle) at New England (10/10) . . . Also opened at that spot the following
week at Buffalo (10/17).
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman (2000-03) who started his final two seasons at Miami . . . Led the
Hurricanes in key blocks (knockdowns/pancakes) as both a junior and senior . . . Started 11
games as a senior . . . Moved to left guard in spring drills after starting at right tackle as a junior
. . . Named as a third-team All-America choice by the Associated Press and College Football
News . . . Earned second-team All-Big East Conference honors from the media . . . Started all
12 games at right offensive tackle as a junior . . . Collected eight touchdown-resulting blocks
and 79 key blocks (42 pancakes) . . . Named as a second-team All-Big East Conference choice
. . . Played in every game with one start as a sophomore . . . Stepped in at tackle in the season
finale at Virginia Tech when left tackle Bryant McKinnie went out with a knee injury . . . Played
in eight games as a redshirt freshman . . . Redshirted as a true freshman in 1999 . . . Spent the
season as a member of the Hurricanes’ scout team . . . Holds B.A. degree in liberal arts.
PERSONAL
Married to LaTavia, his long-time girlfriend whom he wed on October 5, 2004, the Tuesday prior
to the New England Patriots game of his rookie season (10/10), his first NFL start . . . Couple
has a son, Vernon, Jr. and twins, son Jaylen, and daughter, Taelynn . . . Family resides in Davie
. . . Grew up in the Liberty City section of Miami and attended Northwestern High School . . .
Did not allow a sack during his junior and senior seasons . . . Named as a Parade and USA
Today first-team All-America pick as a senior . . . Earned first team Class 6A All-State honors
. . . Helped guide Northwestern to the Florida Class 6A State Title . . . Was a high school
teammate of Bucs wide receiver Antonio Bryant and Broncos linebacker Nate Webster . . . Also
lettered in basketball . . . As a child, Vernon lived across the street from the site where Land
Shark Stadium now sits, and could see it being built from 1985 through its completion less than
two years later . . . Was the Dolphins 2008 NFL Man of the Year . . . Along with Justin Peelle,
was the co-winner of the team’s “Nat Moore Community Service Award” for 2007 . . . For the
past three years has been a part of the Dolphins’ “All-Community Team,” in which he donated
a block of tickets for every home game to Brownsville Middle School . . . Each of the past two
offseasons, he has hosted a group of kids from the school at a trip to Universal Studios in
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Orlando . . . Also has taken part in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s annual charity fishing
tournament, the “Souper Bowl of Caring” and “Rebuilding Together” . . . Held a turkey giveaway
during the holidays at Northwestern High School . . . Enjoys shooting pool, playing basketball
and bowling in spare time . . . Growing up, the Miami Dolphins were his favorite sports team
and Reggie White was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Martin” as favorite television show, Biggie
Smalls as favorite recording artist and The Bible as favorite book . . . Full name is Vernon A.
Carey, born on July 31, 1981, in Miami, Fla.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Miscellaneous Tackles: 1 in 2005, 2 in 2006, 2 in 2007 for total of 5
DAN CARPENTER
KICKER 5
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 225
BORN: 11/25/85
COLLEGE: Montana ’08
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
With Dan making his living by using his feet, he has a very unique feature. One of his feet is
1/2 size larger than the other. However it makes life easier as a professional kicker as they
usually wear two different shoes when they kick.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 1,
2008.
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games as a rookie . . . Scored 103 points, connecting
on 21 of 25 of field goal attempts and all 40 of his extra point tries . . . Named to numerous All-
Rookie teams, including The Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly and the Professional
Football Writers of America . . . Made his Dolphins and his NFL debut vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7),
connecting on both extra point attempts . . . In doing so he became the first rookie to kick for
the Dolphins since October 10, 2004 at New England when rookie wide receiver Wes Welker
was thrust into kicking duties in place of an injured Olindo Mare and converted a field goal and
an extra point . . . Carpenter became the first rookie to kick for the Dolphins in a season opener
since September 10, 1989 vs. Buffalo when rookie Pete Stoyanovich hit on a field goal and
three PATs . . . Converted his first NFL field goal, a 32-yard kick, at Arizona (9/14), in his only
attempt in the game . . . Connected on a 39-yard field goal and was a perfect 5-5 in point after
attempts for a total of eight points at New England (9/21) . . . Accounted for 11 points, going 3-
4 in field goals, including a 47-yarder, and 2-2 in extra points vs. Buffalo (10/26) . . . Scored a
career-high 14 points and tied the Dolphins record for the most FGs by a rookie going 4-4 in
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field goals (45, 47, 23, and 41 yards) and 2-2 in extra points at Denver (11/2) . . . Scored five
points, going 1-1 in field goals and 2-2 in extra points vs. Oakland (11/16) as his one field goal
was a 38-yarder with 38 seconds left to give the Dolphins a 17-15 win . . . It was his first career
fourth quarter or overtime game winning field goal . . . Racked up ten points, going 3-3 in field
goals (converting from 37, 47, and 42 yards) and 1-1 in extra points at St. Louis (11/30) . . . His
third field goal in the game was his 11th consecutive field goal made, setting a new Dolphins
team record for most consecutive field goals made by a rookie . . . Scored ten points for the
second consecutive week, going 3-4 in field goals and 1-1 in extra points against Buffalo in
Toronto (12/7) . . . Hit from 50, 35, and 27 yards out before missing from 48 yards which ended
a streak of 14 straight field goals made, which tied the NFL record for most consecutive FGs
made by a rookie . . . His 50-yard field goal was the fourth 50-yard field goal by a Dolphin rookie
in the regular season and the fifth overall, including playoffs . . . For his efforts against Buffalo
he was named as AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the games of Dec. 7-8 . . . In the
AFC Wild Card Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09), accounted for three of the nine Dolphin
points with a 19-yard field goal . . .
ROOKIE MARKS: Starting with the game vs. Buffalo on Oct. 26 and continuing until a miss
on Dec. 7 against Buffalo in Toronto, Carpenter made 14 consecutive field goals, eight of which
came from longer than 40 yards out . . . His 14 straight field goals are the longest consecutive
field goals made streak by a rookie in Dolphins history, surpassing the previous record of ten
straight FGs, set by Uwe von Schamann in his rookie season in 1979:
His 14 straight field goals also is tied for the longest consecutive field goal streak by a rookie
in NFL history, tying the previous record of 14 straight FGs, set by Ali Haji-Sheikh in his rookie
season in 1983 with the New York Giants:
LONGEST FIELD GOAL STREAK, NFL ROOKIE
PLAYER TEAM CONSECUTIVE FGS YEAR
1. Ali Haji-Sheikh N.Y. Giants 14 1983
DAN CARPENTER MIAMI 14 2008
2. Kevin Butler Chicago 13 1985
John Kasay Seattle 13 1981
Lin Elliott Dallas 13 1992
Doug Pelfrey Cincinnati 13 1993
Kris Brown Pittsburgh 13 1999
Martin Gramatica Tampa Bay 13 1999
With 21 field goals made, Carpenter ranks tied for second for most field goals made in a
season by a Dolphins rookie:
With 103 points, Carpenter ranks second for most points in a season by a Dolphins rookie:
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GAME-WINNING KICKS: Carpenter had one game-winning kick last season, on Nov. 16,
2008 vs. Oakland, kicking a 38-yard field goal with 0:38 left in the game to give the Dolphins a
17-15 victory . . . . He is 1-1 in his career in potential game-winning field goal attempts in the
fourth quarter (or overtime) that either tied the game or gave the Dolphins their final lead:
CARPENTER’S GAME-TYING OR WINNING FOURTH QUARTER KICKS
LENGTH OF FINAL
DATE OPPONENT SITUATION FIELD GOAL W/L SCORE
11/16/08 Oakland Trailing 15-14 with 38 yards W 17-15
0:38 left in regulation
LONG FIELD GOALS: Kicked one field goal of 50 or more yards in 2008 . . . He is one of
only seven Dolphins kickers in team history to hit on a field goal of 50 or more yards . . . His
50-yard field goal against Buffalo in Toronto on December 7 was one of only four 50-yard field
goals by a Dolphins rookie kicker in the regular season and one of only five overall, including
playoffs . . . The 50-yard kick ranks as the fifth-longest by a Dolphins rookie in team history:
HONORS: Was named as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November . . .
In five games, during which time the Dolphins went 4-1, he connected on all eight of his field
goal attempts, five of which were from longer than 40 yards out . . . This included a 38-yarder
with 38 seconds to play to give the Dolphins a 17-15 victory over Oakland (11/16) . . . His field
goals were the difference in three of the team’s four wins, while he also established a Dolphins
rookie record with 11 straight successful field goals . . . In addition, he hit on all 12 of his PATs
for 36 points during the month . . . Carpenter is just the second Dolphin ever to come away with
AFC Special Teams Player of the Month accolades, joining kicker Olindo Mare, who was
honored in October of 1999 . . . Carpenter also was named AFC Special Teams Player of the
Week for the games of December 7-8 after his performance against Buffalo (12/7) in Toronto
when he scored ten points, going 3-4 in field goals and 1-1 in extra points . . . Hit from 50, 35,
and 27 yards out before missing from 48 yards . . . He became the first Dolphin to win AFC
Special Teams Player of the Week accolades since Wes Welker did so in Week 5 of 2004, in
a game at New England on October 10 . . . He was the first kicker to come away with the award
since Olindo Mare in a Week 15 game in 1999, on December 19 against San Diego.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Montana (2004-07) where he finished his career by converting
75 of 103 field goals (72.8%) and 182 of 188 PATs for 413 totals points . . . Holds school and
NCAA Football Championship Subdivision career marks for field goals made and points
scored by a kicker . . . Is tied for the all-time lead in PATs made . . . Also punted 71 times for a
41.8-yard average . . . Was a first-team FCS All-America selection as well as a first-team All-
Big Sky Conference choice as a senior . . . Was a second-team all-conference selection each
of his first three years . . . Over his final two seasons, combined to connect on 81.1 percent of
his field goal attempts, including an 82.6 percent mark as a senior when he was 19-23,
including three field goals of 50 yards or longer with a best of 54, which came against
Sacramento State and tied for the second-longest field goal in school history . . . Handled the
punting duties as a junior when he averaged 41.9 yards on 62 punts . . . Majored in chemistry.
PERSONAL
Attended Helena (Mont.) High School where he was a two-time all-state and all-league kicker
and punter . . . Also lettered in track and basketball . . . Was a member of the National Honor
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Society in high school . . . Has articipated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation fishing and golf
tournaments as well as the team’s annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway and Holiday toy event
. . . Full name is Daniel Roy Carpenter, born November 25, 1985 in Omaha, Neb.
DAN CARPENTER’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
YEAR TEAM GP FGM FGA PCT. LG XP XPA PCT. BLK PTS
2008 Miami 16 21 25 84.0 50 40 40 100.0 1 103
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 3 in 2008
FIELD-GOAL ACCURACY
YEAR TEAM 1-19 PCT. 20-29 PCT. 30-39 PCT. 40-49 PCT. 50+ PCT.
2008 Miami 0/0 – 5/5 100.0 6/6 100.0 9/13 69.2 1/1 100.0
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1/1 100.0 0/0 – 0/0 – 0/0 – 0/0 100/0
KICKING VENUES
HOME AWAY
YEAR TEAM TOTAL TOTAL GRASS TURF INDOORS OUTDOORS TOT.
2008 Miami 7/10 14/15 13/16 8/9 7/8 14/17 21/25
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 1/1 1/1
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PATRICK COBBS
RUNNING BACK 38
HEIGHT: 5-8
WEIGHT: 205
BORN: 1/31/83
COLLEGE: North Texas ’06
ACQUIRED: FA, 2006
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Fourth Season
FINS FACT
Patrick enjoys working with troubled kids. In fact, his mother is a child therapist. During college,
Patrick worked part-time in the Nelson Center, a juvenile facility in Denton, Texas, where he
counseled kids ages 6-15. His work at the center was something from which he got a lot of self-
gratification. “The kids really look forward to you coming in to see them,” Patrick says. “A lot of
them need a father-figure in life and somebody that they can look up to in a positive manner.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Spent 10 games on Miami’s practice squad before being activated
to the team’s 53-man roster on December 2, 2006 . . . Had signed with Miami’s practice squad
on September 12, 2006 . . . Was waived by the Steelers on September 8, 2006 . . . Was traded
by New England to Pittsburgh on September 1, 2006 for an undisclosed draft choice . . . Went
to camp with New England as an undrafted college free agent in 2006.
2008 - Saw action in all 16 regular season games with two starting assignments . . . Finished
with 12 carries for 88 yards and one touchdown . . . Added 19 catches for 275 yards and two
touchdowns . . . Also had eight kickoff returns for 189 yards, an average of 23.6 yards per
return . . . Tied for first on the team with 16 special team tackles . . . Opened season with team-
high two special teams tackles vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Turned in a career day with three catches
for 138 yards and two touchdowns at Houston (10/12) . . . Set career marks for receptions (3),
yards (138) and touchdowns (2) . . . His first touchdown reception was a 53-yard catch off a
“Wildcat” formation when Ronnie Brown took a direct snap, handed it off to Ricky Williams, who
handed it off to Chad Pennington, who threw the TD pass . . . His second touchdown reception
was an 80-yard catch and run from Chad Pennington off a screen pass . . . It was the longest
reception ever by a Dolphins running back, surpassing the previous long of a 74-yard TD catch
by Stanley Pritchett from Dan Marino on Sept. 15, 1996 vs. the N.Y. Jets:
LONGEST RECEPTION BY A DOLPHIN RUNNING BACK
PLAYER DATE OPPONENT QUARTERBACK LONG
1. PATRICK COBBS 10/12/08 AT HOUSTON CHAD PENNINGTON 80t
2. Stanley Pritchett 9/15/96 vs. N.Y. Jets Dan Marino 74t
3. Tony Nathan 9/29/85 at Denver Dan Marino 73
. . . His 138 receiving yards marked the second most in Dolphins history by a running back
behind Terry Kirby, who caught nine passes for 148 yards and a touchdown on December 19,
1993 vs. Buffalo:
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Cobbs is the first Dolphins running back to have two touchdown receptions in a game since
November 9, 1975 when Norm Bulaich had TD receptions of 59 and seven yards from Bob
Griese vs. the N.Y. Jets . . . Continued to be a threat out of the backfield with five catches for
64 yards vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . . Scored the second rushing TD of his career vs. Oakland
(11/16) on a day when he registered three carries for 23 yards, including the ten-yard scoring
run . . . In what was the coldest game in the history of the Dolphins at Kansas City (12/21), he
led the team in rushing with two carries for 44 yards, including career-long 44-yard run on a
reverse from Ronnie Brown off a “Wildcat” formation . . . Also had two kickoff returns against
the Chiefs for 115 yards, including a 60-yard return, the longest of his career . . . It was also
the longest Dolphins kickoff return since January 2, 2005 when Wes Welker had a 95-yard
kickoff return for a touchdown at Baltimore . . . Led the team with 55 receiving yards and added
one carry for one yard during the AFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) . . .
WILDCAT: In the two games where he has carried the ball in the “Wildcat” formation, he had
two carries for 47 yards (an average of 23.5 yards per carry), including a long run of 44 yards:
PATRICK COBBS’ WILDCAT RUSHING STATISTICS
DATE GAME ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TD
Oct. 19 Baltimore 1 3 3.0 3 0
Dec. 21 at Kansas City 1 44 44.0 44 0
TOTALS: 2 47 23.5 44 0
2007 - Played in 14 games, all in a reserve role . . . Was inactive for two contests . . . Rushed for
47 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and caught two passes for 20 yards . . . Added five kickoff
returns for 44 yards as well as four tackles on special teams . . . Initial rush attempts of NFL career
came vs. New England (10/21) when he carried the ball three times for 14 yards with a long run
of 12 yards . . . This included a 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter . . . Also had one reception for
nine yards in the Patriots contest . . . The following week against the Giants in London (10/28), ran
for 19 yards on four carries . . . Finished second on the team in the preseason with 105 yards
rushing and two TDs on 27 attempts . . . Also led the squad with 10 receptions for 59 yards.
2006 - Was inactive for his lone regular season game with the Steelers, in opener vs. Miami
(9/7) . . . Was on the Dolphins’ 53-man roster for five games . . . Played in three games, all on
special teams . . . Was inactive for the final two contests . . . Did not post any stats . . . Made
his NFL regular season debut in game vs. Jacksonville (12/3) . . . In preseason with the Patriots,
led the team in rushing with 188 yards and three touchdowns on 38 attempts . . . Also caught
seven passes for 115 yards and a TD.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2001-03, 2005) at North Texas . . . Finished his career as the
school’s all-time leading rusher with 4,050 yards and 36 touchdowns on 818 attempts . . . All
three figures are school and Sun Belt Conference records, as are his 5,255 all-purpose yards
. . . Was a first-team All-Conference pick as a senior when he rushed for 1,154 yards . . . Also
was an Academic All-America second-team choice by ESPN The Magazine as he compiled a
career 3.3 GPA . . . Redshirted in 2004 after sustaining a season-ending knee injury in the
second game of the season . . . In 2003, rushed for a career-high 1,680 yards and 19
touchdowns on 307 carries . . . All three figures are school single-season figures . . . Also set
a school record with nine straight 100-yard rushing games, including a career-best 249 yards
(39 atts., 3 TDs) against Idaho . . . Led the nation in rushing with an average of 152.7 yards per
contest . . . Earned degrees in applied arts and sciences and sociology.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Attended Tecumseh (Okla.) High School, where he rushed for 4,729 yards and 61
touchdowns, while also recording 313 tackles and 16 interceptions from his safety spot in his
career . . . Was a first-team all-state choice as a senior when he led Class 4A in rushing with
2,354 yards and 32 touchdowns . . . Was a first-team all-area pick at safety his senior season
. . . Enjoys playing golf in spare time . . . Lists “300” as favorite movie, “Major League” as favorite
sports movie, Denzel Washington as favorite actor, Halle Berry as favorite actress and Lil
Wayne as favorite recording artist . . . Has participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s golf
and fishing tournaments . . . Born January 31, 1983 in Shawnee, Okla.
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PATRICK COBBS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2006 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Miami 3 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
2007 Miami 14 0 15 47 3.1 12 1 2 20 10.0 11 0
2008 Miami 16 2 12 88 7.3 44 1 19 275 14.5 80t 2
NFL TOTALS 33 2 27 135 5.0 44 2 21 295 14.0 80t 2
ADDITIONAL STATS
Kickoff Returns: 5 for 44 yards, 8.8 avg., long of 11 in 2007; 8 for 189 yards, 23.6 avg., long of 60
for total of 13 for 233 yards, 17.9 avg. long of 60 (P-2 for 55 yards, 27.5 avg., long of 34
Special Teams Tackles: 4 in 2007, 16 in 2008 for total of 20 (P-1)
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2008 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT. YDS. LG TD NO. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/7 NEW YORK JETS P 0 0 00 0 1 9 09 0 L 14-20
9/14 at Arizona P 0 0 00 0 1 5 05 0 L 10-31
9/21 at New England P 3 5 04 0 0 0 00 0 W 38-13
10/5 SAN DIEGO P 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 W 17-10
10/12 at Houston P 0 0 00 0 3 138 80t 2 L 28-29
10/19 BALTIMORE P 1 3 03 0 5 64 27 0 L 13-27
10/26 BUFFALO P 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 W 25-16
11/2 at Denver P 0 0 00 0 1 14 14 0 W 26-17
11/9 SEATTLE P 0 0 00 0 2 10 05 0 W 21-19
11/16 OAKLAND P 3 23 12 1 3 16 09 0 W 17-15
11/23 NEW ENGLAND P 1 1 01 0 0 0 00 0 L 28-48
11/30 at St. Louis S 2 12 12 0 0 0 00 0 W 16-12
12/7 at Buffalo P 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 W 16-3
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO P 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 W 14-9
12/21 at Kansas City P 2 44 44 0 1 5 05 0 W 38-31
12/28 at New York Jets S 0 0 00 0 2 14 09 0 W 38-31
1/3/09 BALTIMORE# P 0 0 00 0 2 14 09 0 L 9-27
2008 TOTALS 16-2 12 88 44 1 19 275 80t 2 11-5
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1-0 0 0 00 0 2 14 09 0 0-1
* - Overtime
# - Playoff Game
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PATRICK COBBS’ RUSHING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Arizona 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 - 0 0
St. Louis 1 2 12 6.0 12 0 2 2 12 6.0 12 0
San Francisco 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
Seattle 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
NFC West 4 2 12 6.0 12 0 4 2 12 6.0 12 0
NFC Total 4 2 12 6.0 12 0 8 7 33 4.7 12 0
Home 8 5 27 5.4 12 1 17 15 62 4.1 12 2
Road 8 7 61 8.7 44 0 16 12 73 6.1 44 0
1st Down 16 6 71 11.8 44 0 33 15 105 7.0 44 0
2nd Down 16 4 10 2.5 10t 1 33 9 22 2.4 10 1
3rd Down 16 2 7 3.5 4 0 33 3 8 2.7 4 1
4th Down 16 0 0 0.0 0 0 33 0 0 0.0 0 0
1st Half 16 2 24 12.0 12 0 33 7 35 5.0 12 0
2nd Half/OT 16 10 64 6.4 44 1 33 20 100 5.0 44 2
Grass 12 7 71 10.1 44 1 26 22 118 5.4 44 2
Turf 4 5 17 3.4 12 0 7 5 17 3.4 12 0
Sept. 3 3 5 0.6 4 0 7 3 5 1.7 4 0
Oct. 4 1 3 3.0 3 0 8 8 36 4.5 12 1
Nov. 5 6 36 6.0 12 1 8 14 50 3.6 12 1
Dec. 4 2 44 22.0 44 0 10 2 44 22.0 44 0
Games 1-8 8 4 8 2.0 4 0 16 11 41 3.7 12 1
Games 9-16 8 8 80 10.0 44 1 17 16 94 5.9 44 1
Wins 11 10 84 8.4 44 1 13 10 84 8.4 44 1
Losses 5 2 4 2.0 3 0 20 17 51 3.0 12 1
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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PATRICK COBBS’ RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Atlanta - - - - - - - - - - - -
Carolina - - - - - - - - - - - -
New Orleans - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tampa Bay - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC South - - - - - - - - - - - -
Arizona 1 1 5 5.0 5 0 1 1 5 5.0 5 0
St. Louis 1 0 0 0.0 - 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
San Francisco 1 0 0 0.0 - 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
Seattle 1 2 10 5.0 5 0 1 2 10 5.0 5 0
NFC West 4 3 15 5.0 5 0 4 3 15 5.0 5 0
NFC Total 4 3 15 5.0 5 0 8 3 15 5.0 5 0
Home 8 11 99 9.0 27 0 17 12 108 9.0 27 0
Road 8 8 176 22.0 80 2 16 9 187 20.8 80 2
1st Down 16 5 55 11.0 27 0 33 6 64 10.7 27 0
2nd Down 16 5 154 30.8 80 2 33 6 165 27.5 80 2
3rd Down 16 8 62 7.8 17 0 33 8 62 7.8 17 0
4th Down 16 1 4 4.0 4 0 33 1 4 4.0 4 0
1st Half 16 9 200 22.2 80 2 33 9 200 22.2 80 2
2nd Half/OT 16 10 75 7.5 27 0 33 12 95 7.9 27 0
Grass 12 17 261 15.4 80 2 26 19 281 14.8 80 2
Turf 4 2 14 7.0 9 0 7 2 14 7.0 9 0
Sept. 3 2 14 7.0 9 0 7 2 14 7.0 9 0
Oct. 4 8 202 25.3 80 2 8 9 211 23.4 80 2
Nov. 5 6 40 6.7 14 0 8 7 51 7.3 14 0
Dec. 4 3 19 6.3 9 0 10 3 19 6.3 9 0
Games 1-8 8 11 230 20.9 80 2 16 12 239 19.9 80 2
Games 9-16 8 8 45 5.6 9 0 17 9 56 6.2 11 0
Wins 11 9 59 6.6 14 0 13 9 59 6.6 14 0
Losses 5 10 216 21.6 80t 2 20 12 236 19.7 80 2
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
CHANNING CROWDER
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HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 12/12/83
COLLEGE: Florida ’06
ACQUIRED: D3, 2005
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Fifth Season
FINS FACT
Channing has always had an affection for animals – and not just his Rottweiler, L.T. While at
the University of Florida, he wrestled alligators and wild boars. “The alligator was about eight
feet and we just grabbed the snout and snatched it up,” Crowder said. “It was one of those late
nights in Gainesville. We were bored and there was nothing better to do.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Third-round draft choice (70th overall) of Miami in 2005, with a
choice obtained from Chicago in the Marty Booker-Adewale Ogunleye trade from 2004.
2008 - Played in 15 games with 13 starts . . . Was inactive at Kansas City (12/21) due to a knee
injury . . . Finished the season with a career-high 114 tackles (95 solo) and added six passes
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defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery . . . Recorded 100 or more tackles for second
time in NFL career . . . Tied for the team lead in tackles with ten stops vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . .
Led the team in tackles with eight stops and added one forced fumble at Arizona (9/14) . . . Set
a single-game career high with 13 stops and added two passes defensed at Houston (10/12)
. . . The13 tackles against the Texans surpassed his previous career best of 12 tackles that he
achieved on two occasions, at Philadelphia (11/18/07) and at Pittsburgh (11/26/07) . . . Paced
the defense with ten tackles vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . . Registered five tackles and added one
fumble recovery vs. Buffalo (10/26) . . . Tied for the team lead with nine tackles vs. Seattle
(11/9) and with six stops vs. Oakland (11/16) . . . Recorded seven tackles which tied for the
team high at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Tied for the team lead in tackles with five stops at Buffalo in
Toronto (12/7) . . . Finished second on the team in tackles with ten stops and added two passes
defensed vs. San Francisco (12/14) . . . Was inactive for the first time in 2008 at Kansas City
(12/21) due to a sore left knee . . . Returned to the lineup the following week at N.Y. Jets
(12/28), and led the team with nine tackles . . . Registered six tackles during the AFC Wild Card
Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Played in 11 games, including 10 starts . . . Was inactive for three contests . . . Spent
the final two games of the year on injured reserve . . . Averaged more than seven tackles per
outing as his 78 total stops led the club . . . Also was credited with a half-sack . . . Totaled 25
tackles over the first three weeks of the season, including a high of nine in week three contest
at N.Y. Jets (9/23) . . . Was inactive for contest two weeks later at Houston (10/7) with an ankle
injury that forced him from the previous week’s game vs. Oakland (9/30) in the second quarter
. . . Over a four-game span starting with contest vs. N.Y. Giants (10/28) in London, accumulated
40 tackles, including 12 apiece in the final two; at Philadelphia (11/18) and at Pittsburgh
(11/26) . . . Also had a half-sack in the Steelers game . . . Was inactive for contests at Buffalo
(12/9) and vs. Baltimore (12/16) with foot/knee injuries before being placed on injured reserve
on December 22 . . . Underwent a right knee arthroscopy on December 18 . . . The procedure
was performed by Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
2006 - Played in all 16 games, including 14 starts at weakside linebacker . . . Only two games
he did not start (vs. Buffalo 9/17, at N.Y. Jets 10/15) occurred when Dolphins opened with five
and six defensive backs, respectively . . . Finished second on the squad with 104 total tackles
. . . Also recorded a sack, a forced fumble and four passes defensed on the year . . . Key part
of a defense that ranked fourth overall in the NFL, as they allowed an average of 289.1 yards
per outing . . . Reached the double-digit tackle plateau four times over the course of the year,
including a stretch of three games in a row . . . Produced 10 stops at N.Y. Jets (10/15), a figure
which tied for the team lead that day . . . Followed that up with a team- and season-high 11
tackles vs. Green Bay (10/22) . . . In Dolphins’ next game, at Chicago (11/5), recorded a team-
best 10 stops in Miami’s 31-13 victory as the Dolphins held the Bears to 292 yards of total
offense and a 4.0-yard average per offensive play . . . In 21-0 win over New England (12/10),
notched four tackles and forced a Daniel Graham fumble that was recovered by Will Allen at
the Patriots’ 39, leading to an Olindo Mare field goal five plays later . . . Collected 10 tackles at
Buffalo (12/17) . . . Included in his total in the Bills game was a 9-yard sack of Bills QB JP
Losman, the first sack of Crowder’s career.
2005 - Started 13 of the 16 games in which he played during his rookie season . . . Opened 11
games at the weakside spot and two in the middle . . . The Dolphins opened in either five or
six DBs in the only three games he did not start (at Buffalo, 10/9; vs. Tennessee, 12/24; at New
England, 1/1/06) . . . Along with RB Ronnie Brown and CB Travis Daniels, it marked the first
time since 1996 that three or more Dolphin rookies opened at least 10 games . . . Ranked
second on the team with 90 tackles, the highest total by a Dolphins rookie since Zach Thomas
tallied 164 in 1996 . . . It also was the fifth-highest total among NFL rookies in 2005 . . . Added
two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and four passes defensed on the year . . . Replaced
an injured Zach Thomas (shoulder/ankle) at middle linebacker for games at Oakland (11/27)
and vs. Buffalo (12/4) . . . Posted a season-high 10 tackles on two occasions; vs. Kansas City
(10/21) and at San Diego (12/11) . . . Collected seven tackles at Tampa Bay (10/16) when he
also recovered an Earnest Graham fumble that led to a Ronnie Brown 8-yard TD run on the
next play from scrimmage . . . Prevented a potential touchdown vs. Atlanta (11/16) when he
forced the ball loose from Justin Griffith with the Falcons at the Dolphins’ 8, and was recovered
by Travis Daniels . . . Also recovered a JP Losman fumble vs. Buffalo (12/4) . . .
AMONG ROOKIE TACKLE LEADERS: Despite the fact that he was not drafted until the third
round, Crowder had one of the most productive seasons of any NFL defensive rookie in 2005
. . . According to figures from Stats, Inc., Crowder’s unofficial total of 85 tackles was the fifth-
highest total in the NFL:
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HIGHEST TACKLE TOTALS AMONG 2005 NFL ROOKIES*
TACKLES DRAFT STATUS
PLAYER, POSITION TEAM SOLO ASST TOTAL ROUND OVERALL
1. Kirk Morrison, LB Oakland 87 25 112 3 78
2. Odell Thurman, LB Cincinnati 69 37 106 2 48
3. Lofa Tatupu, LB Seattle 86 19 105 2 45
4. Derrick Johnson, LB Kansas City 79 16 95 1 15
5. CHANNING CROWDER, LB MIAMI 53 32 85 3 70
*All figures according to Stats, Inc.
COLLEGE
Played two years at Florida (2003-04) and during that time started 17 of the 20 games in which
he appeared . . . Amassed 179 tackles, 13.5 stops for loss, four sacks, three fumble recoveries,
a pair of forced fumbles and an interception . . . Was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference
selection in 2004 when he started eight of nine games and registered 73 tackles, a pair of sacks
and an interception . . . As a redshirt freshman in 2003, opened nine of the 11 games in which
he played, the most starts by a freshman in Florida history . . . Posted 106 tackles and two sacks,
and was the SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News as well as the National
Freshman of the Year by College Football News . . . Majored in social and behavioral sciences.
PERSONAL
Single, resides in Davie, Fla . . . Attended North Springs High School in Atlanta, where he was
a member of the National Honor Society . . . As a senior, recorded 114 tackles and 7.5 sacks
while also rushing for more than 800 yards . . . Is the son of Randy Crowder, who was a sixth-
round draft choice of Miami in 1974 and played with the team through 1976, and also went on
to play with Tampa Bay from 1978-80 . . . They are the third father-son combination in Dolphins
history, joining the Barbers (LB Rudy, 1968; FB Kantroy, 1999) and the Grieses (QB Bob, 1967-
70; QB Brian, 2003) . . . The Crowders are the only father-son duo in team history to be drafted
by the Dolphins . . . While at Florida, did charity work with the Goodwill Gators in which student-
athletes visit local elementary schools to encourage children to read . . . Has taken part in many
events benefiting youth groups with the Dolphins, such as Kids in Distress . . . Participated in
the Dolphins annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway . . . Also has taken part in the Miami Dolphins
Foundation’s Junior Anglers Fishing Tournament, where he teaches children from the Boys
and Girls Clubs of Broward County how to fish . . . Growing up, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
were his favorite sports team and Lawrence Taylor was his favorite athlete . . . In fact, has a
Rottweiler named L.T . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing in spare time . . . Lists “Pulp Fiction” as
favorite movie, “Chappelle’s Show” as favorite television show, “L.T.: Over the Edge,” as favorite
book and Trick Daddy as favorite recording artist . . . Full name is Randolph Channing Crowder,
born December 2, 1983 in State College, Pa.
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TYRONE CULVER
SAFETY 29
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 210
BORN: 7/6/83
COLLEGE: Fresno State ’06
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
While in high school in Palmdale, Calif., Tyrone participated in a medical magnet program
which introduced him to the field of dentistry. Following his playing career, Tyrone hopes to use
some of the knowledge gained when he participated in the magnet program to begin a career
in the medical field, potentially as an orthodontist.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was re-signed as a free agent on October 21, 2008 . . . Waived by
the Dolphins on October 14, 2008 . . . Signed by the Dolphins signed as a free agent on
September 2, 2008 . . . Originally the second of the Packers’ two selections in the sixth round
(185th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
2008 - Played in 14 regular season games, all in a reserve role . . . Recorded 26 tackles (24
solo), three passes defensed and an interception . . . Added ten special team tackles . . . Made
his Dolphins debut in a special teams role on vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Was a special teams
standout with a season high three tackles at New England (9/21) . . . Posted first career
interception at Denver (11/2), picking off a Jay Cutler pass on the first play of the fourth quarter
. . . Had five tackles and a pass defensed vs. New England (11/23) . . . Made six defensive
tackles vs. San Francisco (12/14) . . . Finished second on the Dolphins in tackles with six stops
at Kansas City (12/21) . . . Contributed to the defensive effort with six tackles at N.Y. Jets (12/28)
. . . Played but did not register a tackle in the AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Injured his shoulder with Packers on punt coverage in preseason finale at Tennessee
(8/30) and was placed on injured reserve two days later.
2006 - Played in 14 games, contributing as the Packers’ dime back and also on special teams,
and was inactive twice . . . Registered six tackles and broke up a pass . . . Also posted three
special teams stops . . . Saw his first NFL action, vs. Chicago (9/10), playing on special teams
. . . Made his debut on defense, vs. New Orleans (9/17), playing safety in the dime package, a
role he held most of the season . . . Made two solo tackles, the first defensive stops of his
career, at Philadelphia (10/2) . . . Inserted in the third quarter for an injured Nick Collins for the
remainder of the game at Buffalo (11/5) and recorded his first career pass defensed . . . Filled
in at free safety in the fourth quarter at Seattle (11/27) after Collins left with a hamstring injury.
COLLEGE
Four-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Fresno State . . . A four-time Academic All-
Western Athletic Conference selection . . . Played in 51 games for Fresno State with 26 starts
. . . Finished his college career with 178 tackles (101 solo), six tackles for loss, four sacks, three
fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and five interceptions among 14 passes broken up . . .
Earned first-team All-WAC honors as a senior in 2005 . . . Started all 13 games at free safety,
recording 44 tackles (23 solo), two sacks, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble
recovery and two interceptions among seven passes broken up . . . Returned a fumble 30 yards
for a touchdown vs. Toledo (9/27) . . . Tallied five tackles (four solo), two passes defensed and
one sack in near-upset of defending national champion USC (Nov. 19) . . . As a junior in 2004,
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started all 12 games at free safety for the Bulldogs and finished second on the team with a
career-high 65 tackles (32 solo) . . . Also recorded two tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble
recovery and one interception among five passes broken up . . . Registered a career-high 10
tackles (five solo) at Boise State (10/23) . . . Saw action in 14 games as a sophomore, earning
one start . . . Collected 45 tackles (32 solo), two stops for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery
and one pass defensed . . . Started the season opener and made five tackles at Tennessee
(8/30) . . . Played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman . . . Finished the season with 24 tackles
(14 solo) and two interceptions as a reserve free safety . . . Earned the first of four Academic
All-WAC honors as well as the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award and Fresno State Scholar-
Athlete honors for academic excellence . . . Earned a degree in health science with a pre-dental
emphasis.
PERSONAL
Married to Jessica . . . Has a daughter, Isabella . . . Attended Palmdale High School in Los
Angeles County, Calif . . . Captured Golden League Defensive Player of the Year honors as a
senior safety (2000) . . . Also earned team MVP honors in 2000 . . . Selected as member of the
2000 Los Angeles Times All-Star Team and was a Los Angeles Daily News All-Star
honoree…Earned first-team All-CIF and All-Golden League distinction . . . Honored as a
Southern Section Scholar-Athlete . . . Also played guard (basketball) and shortstop (baseball)
. . . Medical magnet program in high school introduced him to the field of dentistry . . . Aspires
to become an orthodontist or chiropractor after football . . . His 39½-inch vertical leap is a
testament to his overall athletic ability . . . Plays golf in his spare time, also enjoys fishing,
playing video games, going to the beach and is learning to play guitar . . . Has participated in
the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s fishing and golf tournaments and the Dolphins annual
Thanksgiving meal giveaway . . . Full name is Lanell Tyrone Culver, born July 6, 1983 in
Lancaster, Calif.
TYRONE CULVER’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2006 Green Bay 14 0 9 7 2 0 0.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
2007 Green Bay INJURED RESERVE
2008 Miami 15 0 35 27 8 0 0.0 1 1 1 0 3 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 29 0 44 34 10 0 0.0 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 3 in 2006, (Miami) 10 in 2008 for a total of 13
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JOHN DENNEY
LONG SNAPPER 92
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 12/13/78
COLLEGE: Brigham Young ’05
ACQUIRED: FA, 2005
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Fifth Season
FINS FACT
After graduating from high school in 1997, John spent two years serving a Spanish-speaking
Church mission to Morristown, New Jersey. That experience taught him one major lesson in life.
“Rejection,” he says. “Day after day, you try to do your best. Some days go smoother than others,
but sometimes people don’t open their doors to you.You can’t blame them.You’ve got to understand
and do all you can do to just control what you can control. And the rest will fall into place.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on
April 29, 2005.
2008 - Saw action in all 16 games as the Dolphins long-snapper . . . Recorded four special
teams tackles during regular season action . . . Registered one special teams tackle during the
AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Ravens (1/4/09).
2007 - Played in all 16 games, solely on special teams . . . Contributed three tackles on the punt
coverage unit.
2006 - Participated in every contest, all on special teams . . . Registered five tackles on punt
coverage unit over the course of the season, in addition to a fumble recovery . . . Notched two
tackles and a fumble recovery in Monday night game vs. N.Y. Jets (12/25) . . . Pounced on a Brad
Kassell fumbled punt at the Jets’ 42 in the fourth quarter, leading to an Olindo Mare field goal
eight plays later, tying the game at 10-10.
2005 - Beat out incumbent Ed Perry for the long-snapping duties following the preseason and held
the spot for all of 2005 . . . Was the only undrafted rookie to spend all 16 games on the team’s 53-
man roster . . . Participated in every contest, all on special teams . . . Registered five tackles on punt
coverage unit over the course of the season, including two at San Diego (12/11) . . . Part of a unit
that yielded just 4.9 yards per punt return, the second-best figure in the AFC and third in the NFL.
COLLEGE
Lettered three years at BYU (2002-04) . . . As a defensive end, appeared in a total of 32 games,
including 29 starts . . . Also handled the long-snapping duties for the Cougars . . . Recorded
94 tackles in his career . . . As a senior, posted 27 tackles, 8.5 stops for loss, 4.5 sacks and a
forced fumble as he was chosen to play in the Hula Bowl . . . Amassed 42 tackles, six stops for
loss and 4.5 sacks as a junior when he received Academic All-Mountain West Conference
honors . . . Redshirted in 2001 after transferring from Ricks Junior College in Rexburg, Idaho,
where he played in 2000 . . . Majored in business management.
PERSONAL
Married (Christy) with three sons, Austin and Brock and a recently born infant . . . Attended
Horizon High School in Thornton, Colorado, where he graduated with National Student-Athlete
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Honors . . . Has played the violin since age five and still plays it on occasion . . . Enjoys playing
golf in spare time . . . Has donated time and money for the Dolphins’ annual turkey giveaway
. . . Also has made hospital visits and participated in Hurricane Wilma relief efforts . . . Has
taken part in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s golf and fishing tournaments . . . Also has been
part of the “Lift Up America Food Giveaway” event as well as “Rebuilding Together” . . . Enjoys
working with kids, having visited schools and participated in the club’s holiday toy event . . .
Growing up, his favorite sports team was the Denver Broncos . . . Lists “Family Man” as favorite
movie, “Seinfeld” as favorite television show, “Bringing Down the House” as favorite book and
Dave Matthews as favorite recording artist . . . Brother, Ryan, currently is a defensive end with
Buffalo after the Bills made him a second-round draft choice in 2002 . . . Younger brother, Brett,
is in his senior season as a defensive lineman at BYU . . . Full name is John S. Denney, born
December 13, 1978 in Denver, Colorado.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 5 in 2005, 5 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 4 in 2008 for total of 17 (P-1)
Special Teams Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2006
LIONEL DOTSON
DEFENSIVE END 71
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 290
BORN: 2/11/85
COLLEGE: Arizona ’08
ACQUIRED: D7, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Lionel is not only at the top of his profession in football, but he has also excelled off the field
as he is an Eagle Scout. In order to attain the Eagle Scout level, one must earn at least 21
merit badges and demonstrate Scout spirit, service and leadership. An Eagle Scout is the
highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Those who
attain this rank are called an Eagle Scout or Eagle and the title is held for life, thus the phrase
“Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally a seventh-round draft choice (245th overall) in 2008.
2008 - Played in a reserve role in two games and was inactive for 14 games . . . Made his
Dolphins and NFL debut in a reserve role vs. Baltimore (10/19) and recorded his first NFL
tackle . . . Also played at St. Louis (11/30), but did not register a tackle.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Arizona (2004-07), starting 32 of 40 career games . . . Finished
his career with 121 tackles (73 solo), 10.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss . . . Also recovered a
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fumble, forced three others and deflected four passes . . . Started all 12 games as a senior in
2007 . . . Earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors . . . Recorded 50 tackles (36 solo), as he led
the team with 6.5 sacks and ranked second with nine tackles for loss . . . Also forced a fumble
and broke up a pass . . . Played in 11 games with 10 starts as a junior in 2006 . . . Earned
honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors . . . Finished with 31 tackles (15 solo), two tackles for loss
and one sack . . . Also forced a fumble . . . Played in 10 games with four starts as a sophomore
in 2005 . .. Recorded 21 tackles (10 solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery . . . Posted
season-high five tackles against Washington . . . Played in seven games with six starts as a
redshirt freshman in 2004 . . . Registered 19 tackles (12 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and three
sacks . . . Had five tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Arizona State . . .
Redshirted during 2003 and was a member of the defensive scout team . . . Earned degree in
sociology.
PERSONAL
Attended Dobie High School in Houston, Texas . . . Was a two-year letterman in football and
basketball . . . Recorded 50 tackles and 13 sacks during his senior year . . . Earned first-team
all-district honors in basketball as a junior center, and selected for Texas High School Coaches
All-Star basketball game senior year . . . Nominated for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl high
school game . . . Received the U.S. Marine Corps Award for distinguished athletes . . .
Nicknamed “L-Train,” by his college teammates for his non-stop motor . . . Is an Eagle Scout
. . . Has worked with Jack & Jill of America, a community service group for young people aiding
the elderly . . . Also volunteered with the Salvation Army and at hospitals and nursing homes
. . . Comes from an athletic family: grandfather, Leon Bedford, played football at Southern
University; father, Lionel, was a basketball player at the University of Houston; uncle, Vance
Bedford, played football for the University of Texas and the St. Louis Cardinals (1982) and is
currently the defensive backs coach at the University of Florida . . . Hobbies include playing
video games, listening to music and going to the movies . . . Growing up, was a fan of Warren
Sapp and John Randle . . . Lists "Family Guy" as favorite television show and R. Kelly as favorite
recording artist . . . Has participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament
. . . Full name is Lionel Eugene Dotson, Jr., born February 11, 1985 in Houston, Texas.
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ANTHONY FASANO
TIGHT END 80
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 4/20/84
COLLEGE: Notre Dame ’06
ACQUIRED: T, 2008 (Dall.)
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
In an effort to give back to the youth of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut, Anthony started the “Anthony Fasano Foundation” last year. The foundation
focuses on many areas that help kids. This past offseason, he held The 1st Annual Anthony
Fasano Foundation Bocce Bash, presented by Lunar Sports Group in Montville, New Jersey.
The Anthony Fasano Foundation Bocce Bash was an opportunity to bring the community
together for some fun and build awareness of Anthony’s foundation. The money raised at the
Bocce Bash went towards helping underprivileged children in Northern New Jersey.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Acquired by the Dolphins from Dallas, along with LB Akin Ayodele,
on April 26, 2008 in exchange for a 2008 fourth-round draft choice (100th overall) . . . Originally
was a second-round draft choice (53rd overall) of the Cowboys in 2006.
2008 - Started all 16 regular season games . . . Recorded career-high totals of 34 catches for
454 yards and a team-high seven touchdown receptions . . . Led the team in receptions once
and in receiving yardage twice . . . Made his Dolphins debut in a starting role and led the team
in both receptions and receiving yardage with eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown vs.
N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . His first Dolphins touchdown came on a five-yard pass from Chad Pennington
. . . His performance against the Jets represented single-game career highs in receptions and
receiving yards . . . His reception yardage total was the most by a Dolphins tight end since
Randy McMichael had 87 yards at the N.Y. Jets on Nov. 1, 2004 . . . Fasano’s eight receptions
tied for the second highest single game figure by a Dolphin tight end, behind only McMichael’s
nine catches vs. Cleveland on Dec. 26, 2004:
MOST RECEPTIONS BY A DOLPHIN TIGHT END IN A GAME
PLAYER OPPONENT DATE RECEPTIONS
1. Randy McMichael vs. Cleveland Dec. 26, 2004 9
2. Larry Seiple at Buffalo Dec. 16, 1969 8
Keith Jackson at San Diego* Jan. 8, 1995 8
Randy McMichael vs. New England Oct. 19, 2003 8
Randy McMichael vs. Tennessee Sept. 11, 2004 8
Randy McMichael at N.Y. Jets Sept. 18, 2005 8
Randy McMichael at N.Y. Jets Oct. 15, 2006 8
ANTHONY FASANO VS. N.Y. JETS SEPT. 7, 2008 8
In that contest against the Jets, Fasano combined with fellow tight end David Martin, who
recorded four catches for 53 yards and one TD, for a total of 12 catches for 137 yards and two
touchdowns . . . The 12 receptions were the most ever by a Dolphins tight end tandem,
surpassing the previous mark of 11 catches, set on Sept. 18, 2005 by Randy McMichael (eight
catches) and Lorenzo Diamond (3) . . . With Fasano and Martin each catching a touchdown
pass, it was the first time two Dolphin tight ends caught at least one TD pass apiece in the same
game since October 29, 2005 at Buffalo when McMichael and Will Heller each had a TD catch
. . . Recorded three catches for team-high 66 yards and one touchdown at New England (9/21),
with the touchdown coming on a 19-yard option pass from Ronnie Brown . . . His TD reception
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from Brown was the first completion by a non-quarterback for the Dolphins since Marty Booker
tossed a 48-yard completion to Chris Chambers vs. St. Louis on Oct. 24, 2004 . . . It was the first
touchdown pass by a non-quarterback for the Dolphins since Terry Kirby tossed a 31-yard TD
pass to Irving Fryar at New England on Sept. 19, 1995 . . . Had three catches for 47 yards vs.
San Diego (10/5) . . . Hauled in two catches for 17 yards and one touchdown vs. Buffalo (10/26),
his touchdown came on a two-yard TD pass from Chad Pennington . . . Continued to be a
reliable receiver as he had three catches for 36 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown pass, vs.
Buffalo in Toronto (12/7) . . . Recorded three catches for 47 yards and a career-high two
touchdown receptions, coming on two 14-yard TD passes from Chad Pennington, at Kansas
City (12/21) . . . It was the first time a Dolphins tight end had two touchdown catches in the same
game since Oct. 14, 2007 when David Martin had TD receptions of 14 and four yards . . .
Overall, Fasano became the eighth Dolphins tight end to have two TD catches in a game, a feat
which has happened 12 times in the regular season and 16 times overall, including playoffs
. . . With David Martin also catching a touchdown pass in the Chiefs game, it was the third time
two Dolphin tight ends caught at least one TD pass apiece in the same game in 2008 . . . Had
three catches for 39 yards and one touchdown at N.Y. Jets (12/28), as the Dolphins captured
the AFC East Division title . . . His touchdown reception, coming on a 20-yard pass from Chad
Pennington, was Fasano’s seventh of the year, tying Keith Jackson (1994) for the team record
for most TD catches by a Dolphins tight end in a season . . . Started and played but did not
record a reception vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) during the AFC Wild Card playoff game.
AMONG DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS: With seven touchdown receptions, Fasano is tied for the
highest single-season total of touchdown catches by a tight end in Dolphins history, along with
Keith Jackson, who had seven TD catches in 1994:
MOST SINGLE-SEASON TD RECEPTIONS BY A DOLPHIN TIGHT END
PLAYER YEAR TD RECEPTIONS
1. Keith Jackson 1994 7
ANTHONY FASANO 2008 7
3. Jim Mandich 1974 6
Keith Jackson 1993 6
In addition, with Fasano’s seven scoring catches, along with three by David Martin and one by
Joey Haynos, the 11 total TD receptions the trio accounted for is tied for the highest total of TD
receptions by Dolphins tight ends in a single season:
MOST SINGLE-SEASON TD RECEPTIONS BY DOLPHIN TIGHT ENDS
YEAR PLAYERS TD RECEPTIONS
1. 1985 Bruce Hardy (4), Joe Rose (4), Don Johnson (3) 11
2008 ANTHONY FASANO (7), DAVID MARTIN (3), JOEY HAYNOS (1) 11
3. 1984 Bruce Hardy (5), Don Johnson (3), Joe Rose (2) 10
Fasano (454 yards), Martin (450) and Joey Haynos (22) combined for 926 total receiving yards
on the year, accounting for the highest total of receiving yards by Dolphins tight ends in a single
season:
MOST SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS BY DOLPHIN TIGHT ENDS
YEAR PLAYERS YARDS
1. 2008 ANTHONY FASANO (454), DAVID MARTIN (450), JOEY HAYNOS (22) 926
2. 2004 Randy McMichael (791), Donald Lee (110) 901
3. 1984 Don Johnson (426), Bruce Hardy (257), Joe Rose (195) 878
2007 - Played in all 16 regular season games, including six starts with Dallas . . . Caught 14
passes for 143 yards and a touchdown . . . Blocking was critical as the Cowboys averaged 4.2
yards per rush attempt, including a 4.8-yard mark by Marion Barber (204-975) . . . Of his 14
catches on the year, six were good for a first down . . . Accounted for a career-long 26-yard
reception vs. New England (10/14) . . . Tied that career-long vs. Green Bay (11/29), as his 26-
yarder that day was good for his first career touchdown as the Cowboys went on for a 37-27
victory over the Packers . . . In finale at Washington (12/30) had three receptions for 15 yards
. . . Started Divisional Playoff game vs. N.Y. Giants (1/13/08) and caught one pass for five yards.
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2006 - Played in all 16 regular season games with five starts . . . Totaled 14 receptions for 126
yards . . . Blocking proved key as Julius Jones rushed for 1,084 yards . . . Started opener at
Jacksonville (9/10), becoming just the third rookie tight end in club history to start in the opener
. . . In second career outing, vs. Washington (9/17), tallied his first NFL receptions with three
catches for 39 yards . . . Also had three catches (11 yards) at Carolina (10/29) . . . Had a
season-long 22-yard reception vs. Indianapolis (11/19) . . . Played in a reserve role in First-
Round Playoff game at Seattle (1/6/07) . . . Did not have any receptions.
COLLEGE
Played three years at Notre Dame (2003-05) during which time he tallied 92 receptions for 1,112
yards and eight touchdowns . . . Ranks second among tight ends on the Notre Dame all-time list
for both receptions and receiving yards . . . As a senior, he was one of three finalists for the John
Mackey Award as college football’s top tight end . . . That year, he put together career-high
figures of 47 catches and 576 yards . . . Had a reception in each of his final 20 collegiate
appearances . . . Did not play as a freshman in 2002 . . . Graduated with a degree in marketing.
PERSONAL
Attended Verona (N.J.) High School where he was a four-year letterman in football as a tight
end and linebacker . . . Served as team captain his final two years . . . As a senior, caught 78
passes for 1,460 yards a county-record 23 touchdowns as he helped the school to the state
title among Group 1 schools . . . Threw the game-winning PAT in the 2001 state title game . . .
Finished his career with a county-record 42 touchdown receptions . . . Also lettered in
basketball and was team captain his final two years . . . Was a two-time all-state selection in
track and won the New Jersey Group I state championship in the javelin in his first year
competing in the event . . . Also played on the school’s baseball team and in his first outing as
a freshman pitcher, tossed a one-hitter . . . Has participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s
Kids Fishing Clinic and Fishing Tournament . . . Worked with the Cooperative Feed Program
. . . As a member of the Cowboys 2006 Rookie Club, a program designed to introduce rookies
to community service in the Dallas area, made monthly charity visits to non-profit
organizations, including United Way Hometown Huddle events as well as the Salvation Army
. . . Full name is Anthony Joseph Fasano, born April 20, 1984 in Verona, N.J.
ANTHONY FASANO’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2006 Dallas 16 5 14 126 9.0 22 0 0 0 – – 0
2007 Dallas 16 6 14 143 10.2 26t 1 0 0 – – 0
2008 Miami 16 16 34 454 13.4 24 7 0 0 – – 0
NFL TOTALS 48 27 62 723 11.7 26t 8 0 0 – – 0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 8 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7/08
3, eight times (last: at N.Y. Jets, 12/28/08)
Receiving Yards: 84 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7/08
66 at New England, 9/21/08
47 vs. San Diego, 10/5/08
47 at Kansas City, 12/21/08
Longest Receptions: 26 vs. New England, 10/14/07
26t vs. Green Bay, 11/29/07
Touchdowns: 2 at Kansas City, 12/21/08
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2006 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (Dallas)
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/10 at Jacksonville S 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 17-24
9/17 WASHINGTON S 3 39 14 0 0 0 0- 0 W 27-10
10/1 at Tennessee S 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 45-14
10/8 at Philadelphia P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 24-38
10/15 at HOUSTON P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 34-6
10/23 NEW YORK GIANTS P 2 16 09 0 0 0 0- 0 L 22-36
10/29 at Carolina P 3 11 05 0 0 0 0- 0 W 35-14
11/5 at Washington S 2 16 11 0 0 0 0- 0 L 19-22
11/12 at Arizona P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 27-10
11/19 INDIANAPOLIS P 1 22 22 0 0 0 0- 0 W 21-14
11/23 TAMPA BAY P 1 9 09 0 0 0 0- 0 W 35-10
12/3 at New York Giants S 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 23-20
12/10 NEW ORLEANS P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 14-42
12/16 at Atlanta P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 38-28
12/25 PHILADELPHIA P 2 13 07 0 0 0 0- 0 L 7-23
12/31 DETROIT P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 31-39
1/6/07 at Seattle# P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 20-21
2006 TOTALS 16-5 14 126 22 0 0 0 0- 0 9-7
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1-0 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 0-1
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2008 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
12/7 at Buffalo S 3 36 20t 1 0 0 0- 0 W 16-3
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO S 2 20 12 0 0 0 0- 0 W 14-9
12/21 at Kansas City S 3 47 19 2 0 0 0- 0 W 38-31
12/28 at New York Jets S 3 39 20t 1 0 0 0- 0 W 38-31
1/4/09 BALTIMORE# S 0 0 00 0 0 0 0- 0 L 9-27
2008 TOTALS 16-16 34 454 24 7 0 0 0- 0 11-5
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1-1 0 0 00 0 0 0 0- 0 0-1
# - Playoff Game
* - Overtime
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ANTHONY FASANO’S RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
1st Half 16 29 283 9.8 24 4 48 31 377 12.2 26 5
2nd Half/OT 16 25 271 10.8 37 3 48 31 346 11.2 22 3
Grass 12 32 353 11.0 36 4 23 35 375 10.7 24 4
Turf 4 22 201 9.1 37 3 25 27 348 12.9 26 4
Sept. 3 4 25 6.6 8 1 9 17 218 12.8 24 2
Oct. 4 8 60 7.5 24 1 12 17 170 10.0 26 1
Nov. 5 18 274 15.2 37 0 14 10 143 14.3 26 1
Dec. 4 24 195 8.1 15 4 13 18 192 10.7 20 4
Games 1-8 8 14 113 8.1 24 3 24 38 441 11.6 26 3
Games 9-16 8 40 441 11 37 4 24 24 282 11.8 26 5
Wins 11 43 424 9.9 37 6 33 40 506 12.7 26 7
Losses 5 11 130 11.8 36 1 15 22 217 9.9 26 1
Ties 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
JASON FERGUSON
DEFENSIVE TACKLE 95
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 310
BORN: 11/28/74
COLLEGE: Georgia ’97
ACQUIRED: T, 2008 (Dall.)
NFL: 13th Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
In 2007, Jason started the “Jason Ferguson Foundation,” whose goal is to raise awareness and
educate people about diabetes. Through the foundation, free blood tests and information are
available. It’s something that hits close to home for him, as both his father and grandfather have
diabetes. This fact has taught Jason how to eat the right kinds of foods, one thing that he
attributes to his longevity in the NFL.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was acquired by the Dolphins in a trade with Dallas which also
involved the exchange of 2008 sixth-round draft choices . . . Signed with Dallas as an
unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2005 . . . Originally was a seventh-round draft choice
(229th overall) of the Jets in 1997.
2008 - Saw action in all 16 games, starting 13 in 2008 . . . Finished the season with 22 tackles
(18 solo) . . . Made his Dolphins debut vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Had four tackles at Arizona (9/14)
. . . Was part of a record-setting defensive unit at Denver (11/2) that helped limit the Broncos to
14 rushing yards, a Dolphins single-game team defensive record . . . Posted four tackles vs. San
Francisco (12/14) . . . Registered season-high five tackles during the AFC Wild Card Playoff
game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Started season-opener vs. N.Y. Giants (9/9) . . . Sustained a torn right biceps tendon in
the game and was placed on the team’s injured reserve list on September 11 . . . When he was
on I/R for season second week, at Miami (9/16), it ended a string of 81 straight league games
in which he had played.
2006 - Started all 16 regular season games . . . Produced 64 tackles and a pass defensed . . .
Part of a defense that placed 10th in the NFL against the run (103.7 ypg) . . . In fact, unit allowed
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less than a 4.0-yard average per rush attempt seven times and less than a 3.0-yard mark on four
occasions . . . Tackle total led all Cowboys linemen . . . Against Philadelphia on Christmas Day,
posted a season-high nine tackles.
2005 - Appeared in 16 games with five starts in his first season with the Cowboys . . .
Registered 42 tackles, a sack, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery . . . Key part of a unit
that ranked 10th in the NFL in overall defense . . . Tackle total ranked second among Cowboys
linemen . . . In 34-31 win at San Francisco (9/25), batted a pass that was then intercepted by
Al Singleton at the Dallas 31-yard line . . . In 16-13 win over N.Y. Giants (10/16), recovered a
Plaxico Burress fumble at the Giants’ 19 . . . First start as a Cowboy came at N.Y. Giants (12/4)
when he tallied a season-high six tackles while also posting his lone sack of the season . . . In
fact, started the final five games of the year.
2004 - Started 15 of the 16 games that he played in his final season with the Jets . . .
Accumulated 60 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles . . . Part of a defense that ranked
seventh overall in the NFL (304.9 ypg) and fifth against the run (97.9 ypg) . . . Had five tackles,
a sack and a forced fumble at Miami (10/3) . . . Sack and forced fumble occurred on the same
play when he dropped Jay Fiedler for a 3-yard loss with the loose ball being recovered by John
Abraham with 1:47 to play as the Jets held on for a 17-9 victory . . . Tied a career high with two
sacks in Monday night game against Miami (11/1) . . . Played in 100th regular season game of
NFL career in contest vs. New England (12/26) . . . Started both playoff contests following the
season and notched 12 tackles and two sacks . . . Had a sack apiece in First-Round Playoff
win at San Diego (1/8/05) and Divisional contest at Pittsburgh (1/15/05) . . . Had seven tackles
in the Steelers game.
2003 - Opened all 16 contests for the second year in a row . . . Recorded career-high figures
of 106 tackles, 4.5 sacks and four passes defensed . . . Also recovered a fumble and forced
one as well . . . First fumble recovery of NFL career came in opener at Washington (9/4) when
he recovered a Patrick Ramsey fumble off a John Abraham sack in the fourth quarter, leading
to a Doug Brien field goal five plays later, tying the game at 13-13 . . . Was named AFC
Defensive Player of the Week in the Jets’ 30-3 win over Buffalo (10/12) when he collected nine
tackles, including a career-high two sacks as the Jets held the Bills to 193 yards of total offense
. . . Added a pass defensed and a forced fumble in the game . . . Turned in a career-high 10
tackles at Oakland (11/9) . . . Also had a sack later in the year at Buffalo (12/7) . . . Had four
tackles and a half-sack at Miami (12/28).
2002 - After missing all of 2001, returned to action and started all 16 games . . . Produced the
highest tackle total of his career to that point (now 2nd) with 79 . . . Added three sacks and
three passes defensed . . . Sack total was fifth on the team . . . Had eight tackles and 1.5 sacks
in the Jets’ 37-31 overtime victory at Buffalo (9/8) in the season-opener . . . His entire sack total
came in the second half . . . Had a season-high nine tackles, including a half-sack, two weeks
later at Miami (9/22) . . . Posted a sack at Oakland (12/2) . . . Started both playoff games
following the season . . . Tallied five tackles.
2001 - Spent the entire year on injured reserve after sustaining a torn right rotator cuff in training
camp . . . Subsequently underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve on September 3.
2000 - Started 11 of the 15 games in which he appeared . . . Tallied 45 tackles, a sack and a
pass defensed . . . Was inactive for game vs. Pittsburgh (10/8) with a sprained ankle . . .
Returned the following week at New England (10/15) to record his only sack of the year . . .
Came up with a season-high eight tackles vs. Denver (11/5).
1999 - Started all nine games in which he played . . . Recorded 33 tackles, a sack and two forced
fumbles . . . Posted a season-high six tackles in opener vs. New England (9/12) . . . Sustained an
ankle injury in the game and was inactive for the next three weeks . . . Had forced fumbles in
games vs. Jacksonville (10/11) and at Oakland (10/24) . . . Served a four-game NFL suspension,
missing contests 10-13 . . . Lone sack of season came in finale vs. Seattle (1/2/00).
1998 - Started all 16 regular season games . . . Registered 63 total tackles, four sacks and a
forced fumble . . . . Part of a defense that ranked seventh in the NFL, yielding an average of
293.7 yards per game . . . Also blocked a PAT, which came in opener at San Francisco (9/6)
. . . Tackle total tied for fifth on team and was the most among Jets linemen . . . Sack figure was
second among Jets linemen, trailing only the six by DE Anthony Pleasant . . . Led team with a
season-high nine tackles vs. Baltimore (9/13) . . . Posted seven stops and 1.5 sacks in 24-3 win
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at Tennessee (11/22) as the Jets held the Oilers to 223 yards of total offense . . . It also marked
the first of three games over a four-week span in which he had a hand in a sack . . . Also notched
a sack two weeks later at Miami (12/13) . . . Opened both playoff games and totaled seven
tackles and a pass defensed, all of which came in Divisional game vs. Jacksonville (1/10/99).
1997 - As a rookie, played in 13 games with one start . . . Posted 32 tackles and 3.5 sacks
. . . His sack total ranked third on the club, trailing only the eight by LB Mo Lewis and the four
by DE Hugh Douglas . . . Was inactive for the first two games of the year before making his
NFL debut in week three contest at New England (9/14) . . . Was credited with a half-sack
when he shared a sack of Drew Bledsoe with Lewis vs. New England (10/19), a game in which
he established a season high with four tackles, a figure he would also attain each of the
following two weeks and three more times overall on the year . . . First full sack of career
occurred two weeks later at Miami (11/9) when he tackled Dan Marino for a 10-yard loss . . .
Initial start of NFL career came in finale at Detroit (12/21) when he collected three tackles,
including a sack, giving him two over the final two weeks of the season as he also had one the
previous week against Tampa Bay (12/14).
COLLEGE
Played two years at Georgia (1995-96) after transferring from Itawamba (Miss.) Junior College
. . . In his two years at Georgia, totaled 150 tackles and 11 sacks . . . Was a first-team All-
Southeastern Conference selection as a senior when he posted 81 tackles and a team-high
nine sacks . . . Was a two-time all-area and all-state pick at Itawamba . . . Was a second-team
JUCO All-America performer as a sophomore in 1994 when he recorded 88 tackles and 2.5
sacks . . . Majored in child and family development.
PERSONAL
Married (Gena) with two sons, Jason II and Geno . . . Attended Nettleton (Miss.) High School
where he was a two-time all-North Mississippi selection and three-time all-district choice as a
defensive tackle . . . Also played center for the school’s basketball team and performed in the
shot put as a member of the track squad . . . Participated in the Dolphins annual Thanksgiving
meal giveaway and the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament . . . Part of the “All-
Community Team” in which he donates 20 tickets for every home game to the Boys & Girls
Club of Broward County . . . Off the field, did a great deal of work with kids during his time with
the Jets, and took an active role in the team’s Readers Club program . . . While in Dallas,
helped in community events that benefitted the North Texas Food Bank . . . Full name is Jason
O. Ferguson, born November 28, 1974 in Nettleton, Miss.
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JASON FERGUSON’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
1998 N.Y. Jets 2 2 7 4 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0
2002 N.Y. Jets 2 2 5 4 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
2004 N.Y. Jets 2 2 12 8 4 2.0 16.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Dallas 1 1 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Dallas INJURED RESERVE
2008 Miami 1 1 5 5 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0
PLAYOFF TOTALS 8 8 31 23 8 2.0 16.0 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Blocked Kicks: 1 PAT in 1998
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 10 at Oakland, 11/9/03
Sacks: 2 vs. Buffalo, 10/12/03
2 vs. Miami, 11/1/04
BRANDON FIELDS
PUNTER 2
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 245
BORN: 5/21/84
COLLEGE: Michigan State ’07
ACQUIRED: D7b, 2007
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
Brandon’s ultimate goal is to be a chiropractor once his football career has concluded. It’s not
hard to understand considering the long line of chiropractors in his family. It consists of his
father, David, his brother, two uncles and five cousins. “It was the only lifestyle I knew growing
up,” Brandon says. In addition his wife, Katie, who he married during the 2008 offseason, is
currently pursuing her degree in chiropractic medicine at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port
Orange, Fla.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was the second of three seventh-round draft choices of the
Dolphins in 2007 (225th overall), with a pick obtained from St. Louis as compensation for
signing P Donnie Jones as a restricted free agent.
2008 - Saw action in all 16 regular season games . . . On the season had 74 punts for 3,249
yards, an average of 43.9 yards per punt with 24 kicks inside the 20-yard line . . . Punted four
times for 189 yards, an average of 47.3 yards per kick, with two punts inside the 20-yard line at
New England (9/21) . . . Punted three times for 163 yards, an average of 54.3 yards per punt vs.
Baltimore (10/19) . . . Had five punts for 229 yards, an average of 45.8 yards per punt, with two
punts inside the 20-yard line at Denver (11/2) . . . One of his punts in that contest was for a
season and career-long 71 yards . . . It tied for the sixth longest punt in Dolphins history and the
longest since Matt Turk had a 77-yard punt at Buffalo on Nov. 25, 2001 . . . Over a six game
stretch (Games 9-14) he had nine punts inside the 20-yard line with no touchbacks . . . Had three
of his five punts land inside the 20-yard line with no touchbacks vs. San Francisco (12/14) . . .
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Booted three punts for 132 yards, an average of 44.0, including a long of 56 yards while landing
one punt inside the 20-yard line in AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Played in all 16 games . . . Hit 77 punts for a 43.2-yard average with a long of 61, 10
inside the 20, six touchbacks and a net of 36.6 . . . Of his 77 punts, 21 went 50 yards or longer
. . . Also served as the holder on placements . . . Became the first rookie to punt in a game for
the Dolphins since Brent Bartholomew appeared in the first two games of 1999 . . . Was the
first Dolphins rookie to handle the punting chores on a full-time basis since Reggie Roby in
1983 . . . Fields’ gross average ranked seventh in the AFC and led the four rookie punters in
the NFL in 2007 . . . Had two games with a gross average of 50.0+ yards; vs. Buffalo (11/11)
when he put together a 51.2-yard mark on five punts and vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) when he had a
51.0-yard mark on three punts . . . Season-long punt of 61 yards came in the Jets game . . .
Had a net average of 40.0 or better four times, including a high of 45.8 vs. New England
(10/21) . . . Had a season-high 10 punts at New England (12/23) when he put together a
gross average of 44.6 and a net of 39.1 . . . In fact, over the final five games of the year,
claimed a net average of 38.6, more than three yards better than his 35.3 mark over the first
11 contests.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Michigan State (2003-06) . . . Averaged 45.0 yards per punt in his
career . . . Totaled 57 punts inside the 20, 24 touchbacks and a long of 79 . . . Put together a
43.3-yard average on 57 punts, with 16 inside the 20, six touchbacks and a long of 73 as a
senior . . . Handled the kickoff duties for the first four games of his junior season, when he
earned Academic All-Big Ten Honors for the third year in a row . . . Amassed his highest
average as a sophomore in 2004 when he punted 50 times for a 47.9-yard norm, a figure which
led the NCAA that year . . . Was a first-team All-America selection from several media outlets,
including the Associated Press . . . Also was a finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the
nation’s top punter . . . Was a first-team Freshman All-America pick by The Sporting News in
2003 when he averaged 46.4 yards on 62 punts with a career-high 17 punts inside the 20 and
career-long 79 yard punt . . . Average led the Big Ten and ranked second nationally . . . Earned
Big Ten Special Teams Player of the week honors on three occasions . . . Earned degree in
kinesiology in May of 2006 and began work on his master’s degree during his senior season.
PERSONAL
Married (Katie) . . . Attended St. John’s High School in Toledo, Ohio . . . Was a first-team all-
state pick as a punter his senior year while also handling the kickoff duties . . . Lettered in
basketball as well . . . Son of Dr. David and Connie Fields . . . Father played basketball at
Northwestern University . . . Lists “300” as favorite movie, “The Shield” as favorite television
show, “Gates of Fire” as favorite book and Sevendust as favorite musical group . . . Participated
in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s fishing and golf tournaments . . . Has taken part in the
team’s annual turkey giveaway as well as the “Lift Up America Food Giveaway” event . . . Full
name is Brandon David Fields, born May 21, 1984 in Southfield, Mich.
BRANDON FIELDS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
OPP.
YEAR TEAM GP NO. YDS. AVG. RET. YDS. NET TB IN20 LG BK
2007 Miami 16 77 3327 43.2 39 387 36.6 6 10 61 0
2008 Miami 16 74 3249 43.9 37 485 35.5 7 24 71 0
NFL TOTALS 32 151 6576 43.5 76 872 36.1 13 34 71 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 1 in 2007
Rushing: 1 for 0 yards in 2008
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BRANDON FRYE
TACKLE 76
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 305
BORN: 1/23/83
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech ’07
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Brandon joins elite company as the son of a former professional athlete who has gone on to
excel and attain the same success as his father. Brandon’s father, Stan Rome, was a wide
receiver who played four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. For his career, Brandon’s father
registered 22 catches for 286 yards with one touchdown, while appearing in 42 games.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was signed off the Houston Texans practice squad on November 5,
2008 . . . Originally a fifth-round draft choice (163th overall) of Texans in 2007.
2008 - Played in seven games in a reserve role and was inactive for one contest . . . Was
inactive vs. Seattle (11/9) after being signed by the Dolphins off the Texans practice squad on
November 5, 2008 . . . Made his Dolphins debut vs. Oakland (11/16) . . . Saw action in the next
six games in a reserve role and the AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Spent the first half of his rookie season on Houston’s practice squad before being
promoted to the 53-man roster during week nine of the 2007 season.
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman at Virginia Tech (2003-06), where he began his career as a defensive
lineman before being moved to the offensive line for his sophomore season . . . Overall, he
played in 24 games with 12 starts for the Hokies in his career, including 11 starts at left tackle
as a senior.
PERSONAL
Attended Myrtle Beach (S.C.) High School . . . Named to the Class AAA All-Star team, also
earned All-Region Honors and was named to the WPDE All-Zone team . . . Father, Stan Rome,
played wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1979-82 . . . Born January 23, 1983 in
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
BRANDON FRYE’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: (Houston) 2007: INACTIVE, (Miami) 2008: 7/0
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NATE GARNER
TACKLE 75
HEIGHT: 6-7
WEIGHT: 325
BORN: 1/18/85
COLLEGE: Arkansas ’07
ACQUIRED: W, 2008 (NYJ)
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
With the unveiling of the “Wildcat” offense in 2008, the formation’s success took many players
by surprise. However Nate, having played at Arkansas, was familiar with the success. As a
starter on the Razorbacks offensive line, Nate was a part of the “Wild Hog” which featured
running backs Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, who became first-round draft picks of the
Raiders and Cowboys, respectively. The architect of the “Wild Hog” was Dolphins quarterbacks
coach David Lee, who was at the time was the Razorbacks’ offensive coordinator.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was awarded off waivers to Miami from New York Jets on August 31,
2008 . . . Waived by New York Jets on August 30, 2008 . . . Originally a seventh-round draft choice
(211th overall) of Jets in 2008.
2008 - Was inactive for all 16 games and the AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman at Arkansas (2004-07) . . . Started all 13 games at right tackle as a senior
. . . Appeared in 37 during his Arkansas career . . . Was a part of an offensive line that paved the
way for two stellar running backs that were first round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft, Oakland’s
Darren McFadden (4th overall) and Dallas’ Felix Jones (22nd overall) . . . Member of the Lon
Farrell Academic Honor Roll for the 2003-04 academic year . . . Named a Hard Working Hog for
the 2005-06 academic year . . . Majored in sociology.
PERSONAL
Married (Michelle) . . . Attended Pulaski Robinson High School in Roland, Ark . . . Named to the
PrepStar All-Region IV Team . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing
Clinic and Fishing Tournament . . . Born January 18, 1985 in Roland, Ark.
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TED GINN, JR.
WIDE RECEIVER 19
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 180
BORN: 4/12/85
COLLEGE: Ohio State ’08
ACQUIRED: D1, 2007
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
Growing up in Cleveland, Ted had the benefit of having his father, Ted Sr., as his coach and
mentor. His father has been the football coach at Glenville High School in Cleveland since 1997
and the track coach there since 2002. In fact in 1999, Glenville became the first Cleveland
Municipal School to reach the State Playoffs and made six subsequent appearances from 2000
to 2005. Ted Jr. played for his father during his prep career and credits his father with preparing
him for the future. “It helped a lot,” said Ted Jr. of having his father as a coach. “It prepared me
well for all different sorts of situations. He never showed any favoritism towards me, in fact he
might have been harder on me to make me an example. It prepared me well for the next levels
and now, because I played for him, I feel as though I can adjust to any type of coach.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was a first-round draft choice (9th overall) of the Dolphins in 2007
. . . Was the second wide receiver taken in the draft, behind only Detroit’s Calvin Johnson (2nd
overall).
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games with 14 starts . . . Became a multi-threat player
as he excelled as a receiver, returner and rusher . . . Led the Dolphins with career highs in
receptions (56) and reception yardage (790), and also hauled in two touchdowns receptions
. . . Rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on five carries . . . As the Dolphins main return
threat, racked up 657 kickoff return yards . . . Enters 2009 season having recorded a catch in
each of his last 28 games . . . Led the team with five catches for 49 yards at New England (9/21)
. . . Led the team in receptions by hauling in seven catches for 55 yards vs. San Diego (10/5)
while also returning one punt for 11 yards . . . Had a career day vs. Buffalo (10/26), as he led
the Dolphins with seven catches for 175 yards, including a career-long 64-yard reception . . .
The 175 yards marked the first 100-yard receiving game of his career . . . The total was the
ninth-highest single-game total in Dolphins history and the most by a Dolphin since Chris
Chambers hauled in 15 catches for a club-record 238 yards vs. Buffalo on Dec., 24, 2005 . . .
Posted four receptions for 67 yards vs. Seattle (11/9), including a 39-yard flea-flicker TD
reception from Chad Pennington . . . Showed his multi-threat ability vs. Oakland (11/16), as he
led the team with four catches for 51 yards and carried the ball twice for 42 yards, including his
first career touchdown rush on a 40-yard end around . . . The 40-yard end around was the first
touchdown run by a Dolphins receiver since James McKnight raced 68 yards for a score
against at the N.Y. Giants on Oct, 5, 2003 . . . Paced the Dolphins receivers as he hauled in
five catches for 88 yards vs. New England (11/23) . . . Also recorded a season-high 154 yards
in kick returns against the Patriots . . . Totaled 75 yards on five touches, including four catches
for 44 yards and one run for 31 yards and a touchdown at Kansas City (12/21) in what would
be recorded as the coldest game in Dolphins history . . . Concluded the regular season by
hauling in two catches for 71 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown reception, at the N.Y. Jets
(12/28), as the Dolphins captured the AFC East Divisional title . . . Recorded five catches for
38 yards in Wild Card Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) . . .
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS: With two touchdown runs in 2008, Ginn now has two of the five
TD runs by a wide receiver in Dolphins history and is the only receiver to have more than one:
2007 - Played in all 16 games with nine starts . . . Caught 34 passes for 420 yards and two
touchdowns . . . Reception total ranked third on the team while yardage figure was second . . .
Two receiving scores tied for the team lead, along with four others . . . Totals for receptions and
receiving yards were the most by a Dolphins rookie wide receiver since 2001 when Chris
Chambers caught 48 passes for 883 yards . . . Also returned 24 punts for a 9.6-yard average,
including one for a touchdown, while fielding 63 kickoffs for a 22.7-yard average . . . Added two
tackles on special teams . . . Punt return average ranked fourth in the AFC and sixth in the NFL
. . . Combined yardage of 2,086 set a Dolphins record for a rookie . . . Kickoff return total of 63
set a Dolphins single-season record, surpassing the old mark of 62 by Brock Marion in 1999
. . . Kickoff return yardage total of 1,433 is the second-highest mark in franchise history, trailing
only the 1,524 yards (62 rets.) by Marion in 1999 . . .
COMBINED YARDS BY A DOLPHINS ROOKIE: In 2007, Ginn amassed 2,086 combined
yards on rush attempts, receptions and returns . . . This figure established a new club record
for a rookie, as he broke the previous mark set by Wes Welker in 2004 . . . It also was the fourth-
highest single-season figure overall by a Dolphin:
GAME HIGHLIGHTS: First reception of NFL career came in week three contest at N.Y. Jets
(9/23) when he hauled in a 15-yard pass from Trent Green . . . Had back-to-back games with
30+-yard receptions when he hauled in a 36-yard pass at Houston (10/7) and a 32-yarder the
following week at Cleveland (10/14) . . . Also in the Texans game, he accounted for a season-
long 52-yard kickoff return, as he averaged a season-best 35.2 yards on five returns that day
. . . The Browns game marked the first start of his career as he opened nine of the final 11
games of the year . . . Initial touchdown catch of NFL career occurred against Giants in London
(10/28) when he took in a 21-yard pass from Cleo Lemon in the fourth quarter . . . Had four
catches for 52 yards at Philadelphia (11/18), when he also accounted for an 87-yard punt
return for a touchdown, tying for the longest punt return in Dolphins history along with Tom
Vigorito, who had an 87-yarder for a score in his rookie season, on September 10, 1981
against Pittsburgh . . . It was the first punt return for a score by a Dolphin since October 29,
COLLEGE
Was a three-year letterman at Ohio State (2004-06) who entered the draft with one year of
eligibility still remaining . . . Started 31 of the 37 games in which he appeared during his career
. . . Amassed 135 receptions for 1,943 yards and 15 touchdowns, while also rushing for 213
yards and three touchdowns on 28 attempts . . . Recorded a career-high 59 receptions, totaling
781 yards and nine TDs, in his final season of 2006 when he led the team in receiving . . . Also
threw a 38-yard TD pass to Rory Nicol against Indiana – the same game in which he hauled
in a 31-yard TD from Troy Smith . . . Posted a career-best 15.7-yard average per catch in 2005
when he caught 51 passes for 803 yards and four scores . . . In his career, returned 64 punts
for a 14.1-yard averaged and six TDs and 38 kickoffs for a 26.6-yard average and two
touchdowns . . . His eight total touchdowns via returns tied an NCAA record . . . Scored a TD
both via a punt and a kickoff in 2006 when he was a second-team All-America selection and
a first-team All-Big Ten selection by several media outlets . . . Capped career by scoring on a
93-yard kickoff return to open the BCS National Championship Game against Florida in
Glendale, Ariz., on January 8, 2007 . . . Sustained a foot injury following the play and was
forced to sit out the remainder of the contest . . . In 2005, had one touchdown on both a kickoff
return and punt return . . . Kickoff return average of 29.6 led the conference and ranked fourth
nationally . . . Had a career-long 100-yard return for a score against Minnesota . . . Became the
first player in school history to score a touchdown receiving, rushing, returning a kickoff and
returning a punt in the same season . . . As a freshman, led the nation and set a school single-
season record by averaging 25.6-yards on 15 punt returns . . . His four punt returns for
touchdowns also established a school and Big Ten record and equaled the NCAA mark (since
broken) . . . Had a career-long 82-yard punt return for a TD against Michigan, his third punt
return for a score over a four-game stretch . . . Majored in human development and family
science.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Attended Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio . . . Lettered in football, basketball
and track . . . In football, his father, Ted, Sr., was also his head coach . . . As a defensive back,
was the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year as a senior as well as a Parade All-American
. . . Also played quarterback, wide receiver and running back, while returning punts and kickoffs
as well . . . Played in the U.S. Army All-America game following his senior season and was
named the game’s MVP after he returned a punt for a touchdown . . . As a junior, returned four
punts and one kickoff for a touchdown . . . Was the national champion in the 110-meter high
hurdles as a junior and recorded the best time in the nation as a senior when he won the state
title for the second consecutive year . . . Also clocked a personal best 10.5 seconds in the 100-
meter dash . . . Growing up, the Cleveland Browns was his favorite sports team and his father
was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Bad Boys II” as favorite movie, “Martin” as favorite television
show and Lil’ Wayne and Jay-Z as favorite recording artists . . . Part of the “All-Community
Team” in which he donates 20 tickets for every home game to local charities . . . As a rookie,
participated in the “Lift Up America Food Giveaway” event . . . Full name is Theodore Ginn Jr.,
born April 12, 1985 in Cleveland.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 2 in 2007
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 7 vs. Cincinnati, 12/30/07
7 vs. Buffalo, 10/26/08
5 at New England, 9/21/08
5 vs. New England, 11/23/08
5 vs. Baltimore, 1/4/09*
Receiving Yards: 175 vs. Buffalo, 10/26/08
88 vs. New England, 11/23/08
71 at N.Y. Jets, 12/28/08
Longest Receptions: 64 vs. Buffalo, 10/26/08
54 at Buffalo, 12/9/07
46 vs. New England, 11/23/08
Receiving Touchdowns: 1 Four times (last: at N.Y. Jets, 12/28/08)
Rushes: 2 vs. Oakland (11/16/08)
Rushing Yards: 42 vs. Oakland (11/16/08)
31 at Kansas City (12/21/08)
Longest Runs: 40 vs. Oakland (11/16/08)
31 at Kansas City (12/21/08)
Rushing Touchdowns: 1 Two times (last: at Kansas City. 12/21/08)
* - playoff game
# - Playoff Game
* - Overtime
FINS FACT
Eric will have an easy time getting adjusted to the area although this is his first season with
the team. The veteran cornerback grew up in nearby Clewiston where he lettered in football,
basketball and track. “That’s everybody’s dream,” Eric said. “If you have an opportunity to play
at home, you want to do it. I’m close to my family; I’ve got my entire support group around me,
and it’s going to be fun to have everybody come to the games now.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from Arizona
on March 12, 2009 . . . Originally was a third-round draft choice of Arizona (75th overall) in
2005.
2008 - Started nine of the 13 games in which he played for Arizona . . . Finished the season
with 33 tackles . . . Added seven pass defensed, two tackles on special teams and one
interception . . . Registered three tackles in the home opener despite missing time with a calf
injury that he did return from vs. Miami (9/14) . . . Led the team with two passes defensed at
Washington (9/21) . . . Tied for second on team with five solo tackles at N.Y. Jets (9/28) . . .
Totaled two tackles, one pass defensed and an interception vs. Buffalo (10/5) . . . Started and
recorded a season-high six tackles and one pass defensed vs. N.Y. Giants (11/23) . . . Inactive
for all four postseason games.
2007 - Started all 11 games in which he played . . . Set single-season career-highs in tackles
(56), unassisted tackles (46) and starts (11), before a groin injury ended his season . . . Tied
for second on the team with six tackles and led the team with three passes defensed in the
home opener vs. Seattle (9/16) . . . Recovered Neil Rackers onside kick at Baltimore (9/23)
. . . Registered six tackles at Washington (10/21) and was part of defense that held the
Redskins to 160 total net yards - the lowest output by a Cardinals opponent since the L.A.
Rams had 152 yards total offense on Sept. 4, 1994 . . . Led secondary with seven tackles and
two passes defensed vs. Detroit (11/11) . . . After injuring his ankle in practice on Thursday
before game, went on to start and register a team and career-high 15 tackles at Cincinnati
(11/18) . . . Placed on injured reserve (right groin) on November 27.
2006 - Played in a career-high 15 games with eight starting assignments . . . Had four tackles
in the season opener vs. San Francisco (9/10) . . . Tied for game high with nine solo tackles
and also forced and recovered a Larry Johnson fumble late in the second quarter which led to
a field goal vs. Kansas City (10/8) . . . Turned in a strong performance in his first career Monday
Night game, collecting three tackles with a career-high four passes defensed vs. Chicago
(10/16) . . . Collected seven tackles and one tackle on special teams when he smothered a fake
field goal attempt by tackling holder Jon Ryan before he could get a pass off at Green Bay
(10/29) . . . Recorded three tackles and one pass defensed vs. Dallas (11/12) . . . Tallied six
tackles and one pass defensed at San Diego (12/31).
2005 -Made five starts as a rookie while seeing action in 12 games . . . Saw first extended
playing time on defense as both David Macklin and Raymond Walls went down with injuries vs.
San Francisco in Mexico City (10/2); recorded five tackles, one pass break up, one fumble
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recovery and a forced fumble . . . Recorded his first career start vs. Carolina (10/9) and
recorded one tackle but left the game due to a right shoulder injury . . . Recorded a game and
career-high 14 solo tackles in the Cardinals win at St. Louis (11/20) . . . Recorded his first
career interception at San Francisco (12/4) and added seven tackles . . . Recorded three
tackles and a pass defensed at Indianapolis (1/1/06) while starting at left cornerback in place
of the injured Antrel Rolle.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Virginia Tech (2001-04) . . . Registered 143 tackles (91 solos)
with 5.5 stops for losses of 39 yards, three forced fumbles, four blocked kicks and 25 pass
deflections in career with the Hokies . . . Added eight interceptions for 264 return yards with
two touchdowns . . . Started every game at cornerback as a senior and won the President’s
Award for leadership . . . Started seven games at cornerback as a junior . . . Recorded a career-
high 58 tackles (41 solos) with two stops behind the line of scrimmage, three interceptions,
returning two for TDs, and also deflected six passes while blocking the fourth kick of his career
. . . Sat out as a medical redshirt in 2000 . . . Graduated with a degree in retail property.
PERSONAL
Attended Clewiston (Fla.) High School in Clewiston . . . Competed as a quarterback, receiver,
and defensive back . . . Team MVP in 1999 . . . Named to the Palm Beach Post All-Area team,
and earned All-State honors as a senior . . . Posted five interceptions on defense, passed for
1,100 yards with 12 touchdowns and rushed for more than 400 yards and six scores his senior
season . . . Lettered in track and basketball, placing fifth in the state in the 110 high hurdles
with a time of 14.3 seconds . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing
Clinic and the Foundation’s Fishing Tournament Awards Dinner . . . Full name is Eric Denaud
Green, born March 16, 1982 in Pahookee, Fla.
ERIC GREEN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2005 Arizona 12 5 34 3 37 0.0 0.0 1 13 13 0 6 1 1 0
2006 Arizona 15 8 42 2 44 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 1 0
2007 Arizona 11 11 46 10 56 0.0 0.0 0 0 00 0 12 0 0 0
2008 Arizona 13 9 27 6 33 0.0 0.0 1 0 00 0 7 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 51 33 149 21 170 0.0 0.0 2 13 13 0 38 2 2 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 7 in 2005, 3 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 2 in 2008 for total of 12
Kickoff Returns: 1 for 4 yards in 2005
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JAKE GROVE
CENTER 64
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 300
BORN: 1/22/80
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech ’04
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Oak.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: First Season
FINS FACT
Growing up on a ranch in Forest, Virginia, Jake was familiar with being around a lot of hard
work and different species. Being outside in the heat and working with large animals helped
him with the rigors of football practices and games. In fact, the Groves had a family dog that
played a key role on the farm, helping out with the many cattle on the ranch. “Right along the
time I was born, my parents had a beagle named Jake and then I came along and they named
me Jake. I always give them a hard time about naming me after the dog” Jake joked.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a multi-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted
free agent from Oakland on March 3, 2009 . . . Originally a second-round draft choice (45th
overall) of Oakland in 2004, the first center selected overall.
2008 - Started 12 games at center . . . Helped pave the way for three different running backs
that rushed for more than 400 yards during the season . . . Was key member of offensive line
that paved the way for Raiders running backs to rush for 300 yards, the most by a Raiders team
since 1987, at Kansas City (9/14) . . . Was inactive due to calf injury (11/16-12/4) . . . Part of
an outstanding all-around effort on offense vs. Houston (12/21) as Raiders running backs
combined for 139 yards on the ground . . . Part of a unit that allowed just one sack and enabled
JaMarcus Russell to complete 18 of 25 pass attempts for 236 yards and two touchdowns
against the Texans . . . Started on an offensive line that helped the Raiders rush for 192 yards
at Tampa Bay (12/28), the second-highest ground yardage total of the season . . . In that game,
helped Michael Bush rush for a career-high 177 yards and helped limit the Buccaneers
defense to just one sack.
2007 - Played in seven games with two starts . . . Came into the game at center in the first
quarter vs. Detroit (9/9) and helped block for three Raider touchdown drives . . . Blocked for an
8-play, 93-yard touchdown drive and a 15-play, 80-yard touchdown drive vs. Cleveland (9/23)
. . . Held the line to allow Josh McCown to throw a 41-yard touchdown strike to Ronald Curry
and created a hole up the middle for LaMont Jordan’s one-yard touchdown run against the
Browns . . . Did not play and was inactive (10/27-12/9) before being placed on injured reserve.
2006 - Started all 16 games at center . . . Helped the team accumulate 194 yards rushing vs.
Cleveland (10/1) . . . Contributed to an offense that gained 370 yards at San Francisco (10/8)
. . . Anchored an offensive line that helped produce 395 yards of offense vs. Arizona (10/22)
. . . Part of an offensive line that helped produce 307 yards of offense vs. Kansas City (12/23).
2005 - Played in 10 games, starting eight at center and guard . . . Part of an offensive line that
helped produce a 3,500-yard passer (Kerry Collins), 1,000-yard receiver (Randy Moss) and
1,000-yard rusher (LaMont Jordan) . . . Started at center at New England (9/8) and helped the
team gain more than 350 yards of total offense . . . Started at center, aiding an offensive line
that helped amass more than 300 yards of total offense vs. Kansas City (9/18) . . . Helped
provide protection for Collins to throw for more than 300 yards and two touchdowns at
Philadelphia (9/25) . . . Part of an offensive line that allowed Jordan to rush for 126 yards vs.
Dallas (10/2) . . . Started at left guard against the New York Jets (12/11) . . . Inactive for the final
three games of the season.
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2004 - Played in the final nine games of the season as a rookie, starting the last eight at RG
. . . Suited up, but did not play in the first seven games before making his NFL debut at San Diego
(10/31) . . . Made first career start at right guard at Carolina (11/7) . . . Helped protect Kerry Collins
as he threw for more than 340 yards vs. Kansas City (12/5) . . . Provided stellar protection vs.
Tennessee (12/19), which helped Collins throw for more than 370 yards and five touchdowns.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2000-03) at Virginia Tech . . . One of three players in Virginia Tech
history to earn unanimous All-American honors, joining center Jim Pyne (1993) and linebacker
Corey Moore (1999) . . . Started all 14 games at center as a senior and graded out at more
than 90 percent . . . Was Virginia Tech’s strongest player with a nearly 500-pound bench press
. . . Saw action on 565 snaps while starting 10 games at right guard as a junior in 2002 . . .
Played the last eight games of the 2001 season, including the Gator Bowl, with a broken hand
. . . In 2001, played in all 11 games, averaging 51 offensive snaps per game . . . Saw action in
every game in 2000 and earned a winning grade in seven of the 11 regular season games
. . . Redshirted as a freshman in 1999 . . . Majored in residential property management.
PERSONAL
Married to Katie, his college sweetheart . . . Attended Jefferson Forest High School in Forest,
Va . . . Lettered two years as an offensive and defensive lineman . . . Was a first team All-
American pick by Prep Star and was named the 1997 Region III and Seminole District
Defensive Player of the Year . . . Was an all-district and all-region pick on both offense and
defense . . . Helped the team to the state Group AA Championship Game in 1997 . . .
Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic and Fishing Tournament
. . . Full name is Charles Jacob Grove, born January 22, 1980 in Johnson City, Tenn.
JAKE GROVE’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2004: 9/8, 2005: 10/8, 2006: 16/16, 2007: 7/2, 2008: 12/12
NFL TOTALS: 54/46
JOEY HAYNOS
TIGHT END 81
HEIGHT: 6-8
WEIGHT: 270
BORN: 8/28/84
COLLEGE: Maryland ’08
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Joey has a knack for making memorable first catches. His first catch as a collegian at the
University of Maryland was a three-yard touchdown reception in 2005 against ACC rival
Clemson, while his first catch as a professional was a 19-yard touchdown reception against
the San Francisco 49ers in 2008.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was signed by Miami on September 24, 2008 off the Green Bay
Packers’ practice squad . . . Was signed to the Packers’ practice squad on August 31, 2008
. . . Was in training camp with Green Bay before being waived on August 30, 2008 . . . Originally
signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2008.
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2008 - Played in a reserve role seven times and was inactive six times with the Dolphins . . .
Had two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown on the season . . . Made his Dolphins and NFL
debut in a reserve role at Houston (10/12) . . . Had one catch, a 19-yard touchdown reception
from Chad Pennington, against San Francisco (12/14) . . . It was the first catch and the first
touchdown reception of his career . . . Became the first Dolphin to record a touchdown in his
first career catch since Oronde Gadsden had a 44-yard touchdown catch from Dan Marino as
his first career reception on Sept. 6, 1998 at Indianapolis . . . Made his playoff debut in a
reserve role in the AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) . . .
TIGHT END PRODUCTION: With his one touchdown reception, coupled with Anthony Fasano’s
seven scoring catches and three by David Martin, the 11 total TD receptions the trio accounted
for is tied for the highest total of TD receptions by Dolphins tight ends in a single season:
Haynos (22 yards), Fasano (454) and Martin (450) combined for 926 total receiving yards on the
year, accounting for the highest total of receiving yards by Dolphins tight ends in a single season:
MOST SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS BY THE DOLPHIN
TIGHT END POSITION
YEAR PLAYERS YARDS
1. 2008 ANTHONY FASANO (454), DAVID MARTIN (450), JOEY HAYNOS (22) 926
2. 2004 Randy McMichael (791), Donald Lee (110) 901
3. 1984 Don Johnson (426), Bruce Hardy (257), Joe Rose (195) 878
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Maryland (2004-07) where he played in 43 career contests after
starting out as a walk-on . . . Finished his collegiate career with 68 receptions for 687 yards
and four touchdowns.
PERSONAL
Attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he played tight end,
linebacker and quarterback . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s fishing and golf
tournaments . . . Full name is Joseph Haynos, born August 28, 1984 in Silver Spring, Md.
JOEY HAYNOS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2008 Miami 7 0 2 22 11.0 19t 1 0 0 0.0 – 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Miscellaneous Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2008
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CHAD HENNE
QUARTERBACK 7
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 230
BORN: 7/2/85
COLLEGE: Michigan ’08
ACQUIRED: D2b, 57
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
A tough, gritty player, Chad said he received his no nonsense approach from his father,
Sheldon. Chad looked up to him and developed his work ethic watching his father work two
full-time jobs as both a welder and as a high school and junior high school football coach in
Hamburg, Pa. Chad said he remembers accompanying his father to work and watching
Sheldon battle the intense heat and sparks as he embraced his blue-collar job. The images of
his father coming home with burns all over his face and hands still resonate with Chad today,
which is why he is considered so durable and he never complains about being in pain or
playing in the cold or the heat.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally was the second of two second-round draft choices (57th
overall) of the Dolphins in 2008.
2008 - Played in three regular season games . . . Was 7-12 passing for 67 yards with no
touchdowns or interceptions for a 74.0 rating . . . Made his NFL regular season debut at Arizona
(9/14) when he entered the game in the fourth quarter and went 7-12 for 67 yards with no
touchdowns or interceptions . . . That all came on the Dolphins’ last series of the game, which
was an 18-play drive covering 89 yards that resulted in a Ronnie Brown one-yard touchdown
run . . . Henne’s first NFL completion came on a 19-yard pass to Derek Hagan on the second
play of that series, following an incompletion . . . Did not play in AFC Wild Card game vs.
Baltimore Ravens (1/4/09) . . . Was 40-63 for 351 yards with one touchdown and two
interceptions for a rating of 70.3 in four preseason contests . . . Made his NFL preseason debut
in a reserve role and was 5-10 for 67 yards with no touchdown or interceptions vs. Tampa Bay
(8/9) . . . Was 17-26 for 133 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions at Jacksonville (8/16)
. . . His attempts and completions were the most by a Dolphins QB in the preseason since Cleo
Lemon was 21-27 for 271 yards vs. St. Louis on Aug. 31, 2006 . . . Was 2-7 for 14 yards with no
touchdowns and one interception vs. Kansas City (8/23) . . . Was 16-20 for 137 yards with one
touchdown and one interception at New Orleans (8/28) . . . His touchdown came on an eight-
yard TD pass to Sean Ryan . . . His passing yardage was the most by a Dolphins QB in the
preseason since Lemon threw for 271 yards on 21-27 passing vs. St. Louis on Aug. 31, 2006.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Michigan (2004-07), who started each of his four seasons . . .
Compiled a 33-14 record as a starter . . . Tossed at least one touchdown pass in 42 of his 47
career games and threw for at least 200 yards in 26 starts . . . Completed 828 of 1,387 passes
(59.7%) for 9,715 yards with 87 touchdowns and 37 interceptions . . . Graduated with school
records for career completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdown passes . . . Ranked
second to Purdue’s Drew Brees in career TD passes in Big Ten Conference history . . . Finished
second in school history with an average of 206.7 yards passing per game . . . Started 10
games as a senior in 2007 . . . Named first-team All-Big Ten by the conference’s coaches . . .
Completed 162 of 278 passes (58.3%) for 1,938 yards with 17 touchdowns with nine
interceptions . . . Selected as Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after leading comeback
victory at Michigan State, tossing four touchdown passes on 18 of 33 passing for 211 yards
. . . Earned the Capital One Bowl Most Valuable Player Award after throwing for a school bowl-
Henne • 165
record 373 passing yards against Florida, completing 25 of 39 passes and three touchdowns
against the Gators . . . Played in the Senior Bowl . . . Started all 13 games as a junior in 2006
. . . Named third-team All-American and second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media
. . . Was a finalist for the Manning Award and semi-finalist for the Maxwell Award and Davey
O’Brien Award . . . Completed 203 of 328 passes (61.9%) for 2,508 yards with 22 touchdowns
with eight interceptions . . . Completed 26 of 41 passes for a season-best 309 yards against
Southern California in the Rose Bowl and tossed two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter
. . . Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2005 . . . Completed 223 of 382 passes (58.4%)
for 2,526 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions . . . Led game-winning touchdown
drive against Penn State, completing five of six passes for 42 yards, including the game-
winning touchdown pass as time expired to secure a 27-25 victory . . . Accounted for four
touchdowns against Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl, completing 21 of 43 passes for 270 yards
and three touchdowns and rushed for a career-best 38 yards on 13 carries, including a 7-yard
TD run . . . Started all 12 games as a freshman in 2004 . . . Became the first true freshman
quarterback in Big Ten history to lead his team to the conference title . . . Named honorable
mention All-Big Ten by the coaches and media ... Was a consensus first-team Freshman All-
American . . . Completed 240 of 399 passes (60.2%) for 2,743 yards and 25 touchdowns . . .
Finished as the top true freshman quarterback, statistically, in Michigan and Big Ten history
. . . Tied school record for most touchdown passes in a season (25, shared by Elvis Grbac in
1991) and finished 16th nationally in touchdown passes . . . Threw at least one touchdown pass
in all 12 games and had eight multi-touchdown games . . . Completed 33 of 49 passes for 328
yards, all freshman records at Michigan, against Minnesota . . . Tossed four touchdown passes
against Michigan State as he completed 24 of 35 passes for 273 yards . . . Threw a career-high
54 passes at Ohio State, completing 27 of those attempts for 328 yards and two touchdowns
. . . Tied a Rose Bowl record with four touchdown passes and completed 18 of 34 passes for
227 yards against Texas . . . Earned degree in general studies.
PERSONAL
A native of Wyomissing, Pa,. Henne attended Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pa ... Set the
Pennsylvania District III all-time passing and touchdown records (7,071 yards and 74
touchdowns) . . . Completed 147 of 249 passes for 1,743 yards and 19 scores his senior
season, when he also rushed for 450 yards and five scores . . . Hit on 64.4 percent of his
passes for 2,088 yards, 23 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for more than
600 yards and six touchdowns as a junior . . . Also competed in track and was timed at 11.2 in
the 100-meters and threw the javelin a career-best 195.5 feet . . . Was a two-year starter on
the basketball team, averaging eight points and eight rebounds per game as a senior . . . Lists
“Entourage” as favorite television show, Blink 182 as favorite recording artist and “Tuesdays
with Morrie” as favorite book . . . Growing up, Joe Montana was favorite professional athlete
. . . Enjoys playing golf in spare time . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Fishing
and Golf Tournaments, the Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree as well as working with the
Cooperative Feeding Program . . . Full name is Chad Steven Henne, born July 2, 1985.
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NATHAN JONES
CORNERBACK 33
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 185
BORN: 6/15/82
COLLEGE: Rutgers ’04
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Dall.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Nathan is currently working on a sitcom called “Jock Itch,” which is a sports version of the television
show, “Friends.” While Nathan is the executive producer of the show, he is working closely with
Andre Barnwell, a producer, director and writer for such television shows as “Comic View,” “BET
Live” and “Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge,” as well as the movie “The Way We Do It.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from Dallas
on March 14, 2008 . . . Originally a seventh-round draft choice of Dallas in 2004 (205th overall).
2008 - Played in 16 regular season games, starting once . . . Recorded 15 tackles, three sacks,
one interception and one fumble recovery . . . Three sacks tied for the highest single season total
by a defensive back in Dolphin history, along with the three sacks of Liffort Hobley (1990), Jerry
Wilson (1999), and Yeremiah Bell (2005) . . . Posted nine special teams tackles . . . Made his
Dolphins debut in a reserve role vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Had three tackles, including two sacks,
vs. San Francisco (9/14), tackling 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill for a total of 12 yards in losses
. . . Became the first Dolphin defensive back to have two or more sacks in a game since Pat
Surtain had two sacks at Washington on Jan. 2, 2000 and is only the third Dolphin DB in team
history to record two sacks in a contest, joining Surtain and Liffort Hobley, who had a pair of
sacks vs. the Houston Oilers on Nov., 22, 1992 . . . Started vs. New England (11/23) . . . Had
four tackles including one sack, at Kansas City (12/21), tackling Chiefs quarterback Tyler
Thigpen for a two-yard loss . . . Also recorded his first career interception, picking off a Thigpen
pass without a return . . . Had four tackles and a fumble recovery at N.Y. Jets (12/28) . . . Played
in a reserve role in AFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had two tackles.
2007 - Played in 15 regular season games in a reserve role, was inactive for one contest . . . On
defense, recorded 17 tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles . . . On special teams, posted nine
tackles and six kickoff returns for a 20.3-yard average . . . Was credited with two special teams
tackles in each of the first two games; vs. N.Y. Giants (9/9) and at Miami (9/16) . . . Had best game
of the season vs. New England (10/14) . . . On defense, tallied seven tackles, a sack and two forced
fumbles . . . Added two tackles on special teams . . . Two-yard sack of Tom Brady was the second
of his career and the first since his rookie season . . . Saw action in Divisional Playoff game vs. N.Y.
Giants (1/13/08) when he had one kickoff return for 21 yards and a tackle on special teams.
2006 - Appeared in four regular season contests, all in a reserve role . . . Was inactive for each
of the first 12 games . . . Posted eight tackles on defense and three more on special teams
. . . Had four stops on defense and one more on special teams in regular season finale vs.
Detroit (12/31) . . . Added one kickoff return for 13 yards in the contest . . . Played in First-Round
Playoff game at Seattle (1/6/07) and was credited with one special teams tackle.
2005 - Played in all 16 games in a reserve role . . . Recorded two tackles on defense and 12
stops on special teams, a figure that ranked second on the squad . . . Had a season-best three
special teams tackles in game at Philadelphia (11/14) . . . Added two stops at Carolina (12/24).
2004 - Played in all 16 games with one start as a rookie . . . Registered 31 tackles and a sack
on defense . . . On special teams, contributed a pair of stops while also returning two kickoffs
for a 21.5-yard average . . . Had four tackles in games vs. Cleveland (9/19), vs. Detroit (10/31),
Jones • 167
vs. Chicago (11/25) and at Seattle (12/6) . . . In the Lions game, recorded the first sack of his
NFL career when he dropped Joey Harrington for a 10-yard loss . . . Initial start of NFL career
came vs. Philadelphia (11/15) when the Cowboys opened in nickel package.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Rutgers (2000-03) . . . Finished his career with 219 tackles, five
interceptions, 18 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . . . Also returned
82 kickoffs for a 23.2-yard average with three touchdowns and blocked three kicks . . . Was
named the Big East Conference co-Special Teams Player of the Year as a junior in 2002 when
he had a pair of 100-yard kickoff returns – including one at Syracuse and another at Tennessee
. . . In the Syracuse game, also blocked a field goal attempt that was returned 90 yards for a
touchdown . . . Was sixth in the nation in ‘02 with a 28.3-yard average on 26 kickoff returns, while
also blocking two kicks . . . In addition, posted a career-high 84 tackles on defense that year . . .
First collegiate interception came against Boston College as a sophomore in 2001 when he
picked off a pass and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown . . . Earned degree in finance.
PERSONAL
Played running back and defensive back at Scotch Plains/Fanwood High School in Scotch
Plains, N.J., where he was a first-team all-state selection as a senior . . . That year, rushed for
2,474 yards and 36 touchdowns and was named the Offensive Player of the Year in Union
County . . . Recorded six interceptions on defense . . . In a North Jersey 2 Group III quarterfinal
playoff game, rushed for 362 yards and six touchdowns . . . In 2001, lettered on the Rutgers track
team as a sprinter . . . During the 2006 offseason took classes at the Harvard Business School
as part of the NFL’s Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program . . . Worked in financial
management with Merrill Lynch during the 2005 offseason . . . Participated in the Miami
Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic . . . Part of the “All-Community Team” in which he,
along with the team’s other defensive backs, donates 20 tickets for every home game to local
children’s groups . . . As a member of the Cowboys 2004 Rookie Club, a program designed to
introduce rookies to community service in the Dallas area, visited several non-profit
organizations that serve children and adults, including the Play It Smart program at Lincoln High
School in Dallas, ChildCareGroup, NFL United Way Hometown Huddle and The Salvation Army
. . . Participated in The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program in which he donates Christmas gifts
for underprivileged children in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area . . . Born June 15, 1982 in Newark, N.J.
NATHAN JONES’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 Dallas 16 1 31 27 4 1.0 10.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2005 Dallas 16 0 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Dallas 4 0 8 8 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Dallas 15 0 17 14 3 1.0 2.0 0 0 – 0 1 2 0 0
2008 Miami 16 1 15 13 2 3.0 12.5 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
NFL TOTALS 67 2 73 63 10 5.0 24.5 1 0 – 0 2 2 1 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Kickoff Returns: 2 for 43 yards, 21.5 avg., long of 25 in 2004; 1 for 13 yards in 2006; 6 for 122 yards,
20.3 avg., long of 27 in 2007; (Miami) 1 for 0 yards in 2008 for total of 10 for 178 yards, 17.8 avg.,
long of 25 (P-1 for 21 yards)
Special Teams Tackles: 2 in 2004, 12 in 2005, 3 in 2006, 9 in 2007, (Miami) 9 in 2008 for total of 35 (P-3)
168 • Jones
WILLIAM KERSHAW
LINEBACKER 58
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 12/15/83
COLLEGE: Maryland ’06
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: First Season
DOLPHINS: First Season
FINS FACT
William hails from Reaford, N.C. which is a town of about 3,500 in south central North Carolina.
A small, southern town, Reaford is home to Hoke County High School. While excelling at Hoke
on the girdiron, Wiliam also was a two-year letterwinner on the basketball court, the same
court that was instrumental in shaping the career of one of the most successful active college
basketball coaches in the country, Tubby Smith. Smith spent two seasons coaching the
Fighting Bucks where he recorded a 28-18 record before moving on to his collegiate career
which includes guiding the 1998 Kentucky Wildcats to the NCAA National Championship.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed to Dolphins’ active roster off team’s practice squad on
December 20, 2008 . . . Signed to Miami’s practice squad on October 14, 2008 . . . Released
by New Orleans on August 30, 2008 and re-signed to practice squad . . . Signed by Saints as
free agent on May 27, 2008 . . . Waived by Broncos on April 28, 2008 after signing with team
on February 12 . . . Signed with Philadelphia’s practice squad on December 20, 2007 after
release by Houston on December 18 . . . Signed with Houston off Philadelphia’s practice squad
on November 28, 2007 . . . Signed with Philadelphia’s practice squad on October 30, 2007
. . . Waived by Kansas City on September 20, 2007 . . . Signed by Kansas City’s active roster
off team’s practice squad on December 31, 2006 . . . Signed to Kansas City’s practice squad
on September 4, 2006 after release from team on September 2 . . . Signed with Kansas City
as undrafted free agent on May 1, 2006.
2008 - Played in one regular season game and was inactive once for the Dolphins . . . Was in
camp with New Orleans before being released prior to the start of the regular season . . . Spent
two weeks on the Saints’ practice squad . . . Signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad on
October 14 . . . Was signed off practice squad to the active roster on December 20 . . . Made
his Dolphins debut in a reserve role at Kansas City (12/21) and recorded two special teams
tackles and forced fumble on a kickoff that was recovered by the Dolphins . . . Was inactive for
AFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Appeared in one game with Kansas City before being waived . . . Signed with Houston
and played in one regular season contest . . . Closed season on Philadelphia’s practice squad.
2006 - Saw action as a rookie with Kansas City in one regular season game as well as a Wild
Card playoff contest . . . Originally signed with Chiefs as an undrafted college free agent.
COLLEGE
Played in 42 games, with 20 starts at Maryland . . . Totaled 204 career tackles (103 solo) and
12.5 tackles for loss . . Was a 10-game starter as a senior in 2005 and finished third on the
Terrapins with 76 tackles (34 solo) that season . . . Majored in criminology and criminal
justice.
Kershaw • 169
PERSONAL
Attended Hoke County High School in Raeford, N.C . . . Was a three-year letterwinner and two-
year starter . . . Racked up 135 tackles with two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and seven
sacks as a senior . . . Named first team All-Mid Southeastern Conference selection as a senior
and a junior . . . Was also a first team all-region pick as a senior . . . Was a two-year letterman
in basketball . . . Born December 15, 1983 in Raeford, N.C.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 2 in 2008
Special Teams Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2008
KENDALL LANGFORD
DEFENSIVE END 70
HEIGHT: 6-6
WEIGHT: 290
BORN: 1/27/86
COLLEGE: Hampton ’08
ACQUIRED: D3, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
All football fans have a Super Bowl memory, however not many have one like Kendall’s
parents, Calvin and Ardee. During the first quarter of Super Bowl XX in 1986, Ardee, who was
expecting her third child, called Calvin, who was attending a Super Bowl party that he helped
organize for his fellow police officers to let him know that she was in labor and his third child
was on the way. Thinking that Ardee was playing a joke on him, Calvin returned home to find
Ardee in labor. The couple headed to the hospital and a few hours later an 8-pound, 3-ounce
Kendall Arkel Langford was born.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally was a third-round draft choice (66th overall) of the
Dolphins in 2008.
170 • Kershaw/Langford
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games, starting 13 . . . Tallied 31 tackles (25 solo) and two
sacks for a total of 12 yards in losses . . . Made his Dolphins and NFL debut in a start vs. N.Y.
Jets (9/7) and had three tackles including one sack, tackling Jets quarterback Brett Favre for a
seven-yard loss . . . Became the first Dolphin rookie to register a sack in a season opener since
a contest vs. Indianapolis on Aug. 31, 1997, when rookies Jason Taylor and Derrick Rodgers
(both also third-round draft choices) both had sacks . . . Had two tackles including one sack at
Arizona (9/14), tackling Cardinals’ quarterback Kurt Warner for a five-yard loss . . . Become the
first Dolphins rookie to have a sack in each of his first two NFL games since sacks became an
official statistic in 1982 . . . Was part of a defensive line at Denver (11/2) that helped limit the
Broncos to 14 rushing yards, a Dolphins single-game team defensive record . . . Made his playoff
debut in a starting role in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had two tackles.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2004-07) and three-year starter at Hampton . . . Named first-team
All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference choice as a senior, junior and sophomore, becoming the
school’s first defensive lineman to be named first-team All-Conference three consecutive
seasons since former Dolphins defensive tackle Ike Readon (1987) was named All-CIAA from
1983-1985 . . . Recorded 236 tackles (110 solo) with 23.5 sacks for minus 175 yards, 56.5 stops
for loss and 39 quarterback pressures in his career . . . Also caused nine fumbles and recovered
another for a 30-yard touchdown return . . . Deflected five passes, returned an interception 22
yards for a touchdown and blocked five kicks . . . Started 11 games at right defensive end as a
senior in 2007 . . . Led the team with 72 tackles (32 solo) and 12 quarterback pressures . . .
Ranked second on the squad with six sacks for minus 57 yards and 13.5 stops for loss . . . Also
caused two fumbles and deflected a pass . . . On special teams, he blocked a kick and also
recovered a blocked field goal . . . Played in the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game
. . . Started all 12 games as a junior in 2006 . . . Named first-team All-American and All-MEAC
. . . Helped the school rank sixth in the nation in scoring defense (14.5 ppg) . . . Led team's down
linemen with 55 tackles (32 solo) and topped team and ranked third in the MEAC with 8.5 sacks
for minus 58 yards . . . Finished second in the conference with 16 stops for loss and registered
eight quarterback pressures and caused two fumbles . . . Also blocked a kick and deflected one
pass . . . Started all 12 games at left defensive end as a sophomore in 2005 . . .Earned first-
team all-conference honors . . . Led a defense which ranked second in the nation in scoring
defense . . . Finished second on the team with 65 tackles (31 solo), tied for third on the squad
with 4.5 sacks for minus 40 yards and led squad with 15.5 stops for loss . . . Registered 12
quarterback pressures and caused three fumbles . . . Also blocked a pair of kicks and deflected
two passes . . . Played in 12 games with three starts as a freshman in 2004 . . . Named as a
freshman All-America selection . . . Ranked sixth on the team with 44 tackles (15 solo) and
placed second on the squad with 4.5 sacks for minus 20 yards and 11.5 stops for loss . . .
Collected seven quarterback pressures and caused two fumbles . . . Also recovered a fumble
that he advanced 30 yards for a touchdown . . . Earned degree in sports management.
PERSONAL
Attended Petersburg (Va.) High School . . . Earned first-team all-district and second-team All-
Metro and All-Region honors as a senior defensive lineman . . . Lists “CSI: Miami” as favorite
television show, “Life” as favorite movie and Jay-Z as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys playing
video games in spare time . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing
Clinic and Fishing Tournament as well as the team’s holiday toy giveaway . . . Full name is
Kendall Arkel Langford, born January 27, 1986 in Petersburg, Va.
KENDALL LANGFORD’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2008 Miami 16 13 31 25 6 2.0 12.0 0 0 – 0 3 0 0 0
Langford • 171
BRANDON LONDON
WIDE RECEIVER 17
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 215
BORN: 10/16/84
COLLEGE: Massachusetts ’07
ACQUIRED: W, 2008 (NYG)
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
In 2008, the London family was quite the championship family. Brandon won a Super Bowl
Ring as a member of the New York Giants for their Super Bowl XLII victory over the New
England Patriots on February 3, 2008. Meanwhile, Brandon’s father, Mike, who is the head
coach of the University of Richmond coached the Spiders to a 2008 National Championship
win over the Montana Grizzlies on December 19, 2008
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Claimed off waivers by Miami from the New York Giants on August
31, 2008 . . . Released by the Giants on August 30, 2008 . . . Signed to the Giants active roster
on February 2, 2008 . . . Released by the Giants on September 1, 2007 and re-signed to the
practice squad on September 4, 2007 . . . Originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent
on May 8, 2007.
2008 - Played in 14 games, with one start . . . Had three catches for 30 yards on the season
and six special teams tackles . . . Made his NFL and Dolphins debut in a reserve role vs. N.Y.
Jets (9/7) . . . Had one catch for six yards vs. Buffalo (10/26), his first NFL reception . . . Had
first career start vs. Seattle (11/9) . . . Had one catch for ten yards at N.Y. Jets (12/28) . . . Made
his playoff debut in a reserve role in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had four
catches for 38 yards.
COLLEGE
Played in 48 games with 31 starts at Massachusetts . . . Finished career with 144 catches for 1,991
yards and 15 touchdowns . . . Named first-team All-Atlantic 10 as a senior . . . Started 13 games
and recorded 46 receptions for 750 yards and nine touchdowns . . . Started 11 games as a junior
. . . Registered team-high 60 catches for 774 yards and three touchdowns . . . Played one-year at
Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy . . . Caught 13 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
PERSONAL
Played at both Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va. and Framingham (Mass.) High
School . . . Father, Mike, played football at Richmond (1979-82) . . . Has participated in the
team’s holiday toy giveaway . . . Full name is Brandon Jaime London, born October 16, 1984
in Richmond, Va.
BRANDON LONDON’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2007 N.Y. Giants PRACTICE SQUAD
2008 Miami 14 1 3 30 10.0 14 0 0 0 0.0 – 0
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BRANDON LONDON’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2008 Miami 1 0 4 38 9.5 10 0 0 0 0.0 – 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 6 in 2008
JAKE LONG
TACKLE 77
HEIGHT: 6-7
WEIGHT: 317
BORN: 5/9/85
COLLEGE: Michigan ’08
ACQUIRED: D1, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Being selected with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft doesn’t mean success is instant. In
2008, Jake became just the fourth overall No. 1 selection, since 1970 when the AFL and NFL
merged, to play in the Pro Bowl following his rookie campaign. He is the first since New
Orleans Saints running back George Rogers, who accomplished the feat in 1981. Jake joins
the exclusive company of Rogers, Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell (1978) and
Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims (1980), who were each selected to the annual NFL all
star game after being the top selection.
PRO CAREER
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 1 (2008)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally was a first round draft choice (1st overall) of the Dolphins
in 2008.
2008 - Started all 16 games at left tackle . . . Made his NFL and Dolphins debut in a starting
role vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . When he started along with fellow rookie offensive lineman Donald
Thomas in that Jets game, it marked the first time two rookies started along the offensive line
in the same game since a contest at St. Louis on Dec. 24, 1995 when rookies Billy Milner and
Andrew Greene opened at right tackle and guard, respectively . . . It also was the first time two
rookie offensive linemen started the season opener since a game at New England on Sept. 9,
1990 when rookies Richmond Webb started at left tackle and Keith Sims started at left guard
. . . Suffered an ankle injury vs. New England (11/23) . . . Made his playoff debut in a starting
role at left tackle in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Michigan (2004-07) . . . Started 40 games during his career,
including his last 26 at left tackle . . . In those 26 contests, he was penalized only once on 1,743
offensive plays . . . Was a two-time team captain and the first Wolverine to garner Big Ten
Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year honors in consecutive seasons . . . Started all 13
games at left offensive tackle as a senior . . . Earned consensus first-team All-America honors
. . . Finished second in the voting for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy . . . Was a
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unanimous first-team All-Big Ten Conference selection and named the league's Offensive
Lineman of the Year for the second straight season . . . Added Academic All-Big Ten
Conference honors . . . Registered 119 knockdowns, including 18 touchdown-resulting blocks,
and allowed only one quarterback sack on 423 pass plays . . . Started all 13 games at left tackle
as a junior in 2006 . . . Earned first-team All-America accolades from The NFL Draft Report,
American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Football Writers
Association of America, Associated Press, Rivals.com and Sports Illustrated . . . Named the
Big Ten’s Offensive Lineman of the Year . . . Registered 128 knockdowns with 15 touchdown-
resulting blocks . . . Underwent shoulder surgery after spring drills in 2005 and also had foot
and ankle problems that limited him most of the year . . . Sat out the team's first seven games
before returning in a reserve role at right tackle against Iowa . . . Started the final four contests
at right tackle . . . Saw action in 12 games, starting the final 10 contests at right offensive tackle,
as a redshirt freshman in 2004 . . . Earned second-team All-Big Ten Conference honors from
the league's coaches and honorable mention from the media . . . Added Scripps/Football
Writers Association of America, Rivals.com and The Sporting News Freshman All-American
first-team accolades . . . Lined up as a reserve left tackle in his college debut against Miami
(Ohio) . . . Recovered a crucial fumble in the Michigan State clash . . . Redshirted as a freshman
in 2003, performing on the scout team . . . Majored in general studies.
PERSONAL
Attended Lapeer (Mich.) East High School, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive
line . . . As a senior became the first player in school history to earn first-team all-state honors
. . . Did not allow a quarterback sack in three seasons as a starter . . . Recorded 213 tackles
with 11 sacks, 38 stops for loss and nine forced fumbles as a defensive tackle . . . Rushed for
three touchdowns as a fullback during his junior campaign and added another touchdown as a
senior . . . Also lettered in baseball as a first baseman, setting the school single-season home
run and RBI records as a junior . . . Was also the starting center on the basketball team, as he
broke the school single-season record for shooting percentage during his junior year (62.3
percent) . . . Younger brother, Joe, is in his redshirt sophomore season as an offensive lineman
at Wayne State . . . Older brother, John, is a teacher and football coach at Corunna (Mich.) High
School . . . Lists “Seinfeld” as favorite television show, “Rudy” as favorite movie and Johnny Cash
as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys spending time outdoors, including hunting . . . Participated
in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s fishing and golf tournaments and the Kids and Fins Publix
Shopping Spree . . . Represented team at a luncheon for members of the U.S. Southern Military
Command . . . Full name is Jake Edward Long, born May 9, 1985, in Detroit, Mich.
JAKE LONG’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2008: 16/16
ADDITIONAL STATS
Miscellaneous Tackles: 1 in 2008
174 • Long
DAVID MARTIN
TIGHT END 88
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 265
BORN: 3/13/79
COLLEGE: Tennessee ’01
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2007 (G.B.)
NFL: Ninth Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
David’s wife, Kameisha, was an All-America track performer at Tennessee in the 800-meters.
In fact, she finished fourth in the 2004 Olympic Track and Field Trials, and now runs
professionally for Nike. It makes for some pretty serious competition in their home. “I’m a better
athlete, she’s a better runner,” David says.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from Green
Bay on March 5, 2007 . . . Originally was a sixth-round draft choice (198th overall) of the
Packers in 2001, with a compensatory pick from the NFL for net free agent losses from the
previous season.
2008 - Played in all 16 games, starting five . . . Tallied 31 receptions for a career high 450 yards
and three touchdowns . . . Added four tackles and a forced fumble on special teams . . . Had four
catches for 53 yards and one touchdown vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7), coming on an 11-yard TD pass from
Chad Pennington . . . Combined with fellow tight end Anthony Fasano for 12 catches for 137
yards and two touchdowns . . . The 12 receptions were the most ever by a Dolphin tight end
tandem, surpassing the previous mark of 11 catches by Randy McMichael (eight catches) and
Lorenzo Diamond (three) at the N.Y. Jets on Sept. 18, 2005 . . . With Fasano and Martin each
catching a touchdown pass, it was the first time two Dolphin tight ends caught at least one TD
pass apiece in the same game since a contest at Buffalo on Oct. 29, 2005 when McMichael and
Will Heller each caught a touchdown . . . Had four catches for 71 yards vs. Baltimore (10/19)
. . . Had four catches for 60 yards vs. New England (11/23) . . . Led the team in reception yardage
with two catches for 66 yards and one touchdown vs. San Francisco (12/14), coming on a 61-
yard TD catch from Chad Pennington . . . His 61-yard TD catch was the longest reception of his
career . . . It also is tied for the second longest reception by a tight end in Dolphins history . . .
Had one reception at Kansas City (12/21), an 11-yard touchdown catch from Chad Pennington
. . . Combined with Fasano’s two touchdown catches in the contest, it was the third time two
Dolphins tight ends caught at least one TD pass apiece in the same in 2008 . . . Suffered a head
injury at N.Y. Jets (12/28) that forced him from the game permanently . . . Caught three passes
for 16 yards in AFC Wild Card Game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) . . .
TIGHT END PRODUCTION: With his three touchdown receptions, coupled with Anthony
Fasano’s seven scoring catches and one by Joey Haynos, the 11 total TD receptions the trio
accounted for is tied for the highest total of TD receptions by Dolphins tight ends in a single season:
Martin (450 yards), Fasano (454) and Haynos (22) combined for 926 total receiving yards on
the year, accounting for the highest total of receiving yards by Dolphins tight ends in a single
season:
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MOST SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS BY THE DOLPHIN
TIGHT END POSITION
YEAR PLAYERS YARDS
1. 2008 ANTHONY FASANO (454), DAVID MARTIN (450), JOEY HAYNOS (22) 926
2. 2004 Randy McMichael (791), Donald Lee (110) 901
3. 1984 Don Johnson (426), Bruce Hardy (257), Joe Rose (195) 878
His 61-yard touchdown reception from Chad Pennington against San Francisco (11/14) is tied
for the second-longest reception by a Dolphins tight end in team history:
2007 - Started all 15 games in which he played, was inactive for one contest . . . Tallied 34
receptions for 303 yards and two touchdowns . . . Reception total tied for third on the squad
while yardage figure was sixth . . . Two receiving TDs tied with four others for the team lead
. . . Had at least on reception in 14 of the 15 games in which he appeared . . . Both touchdowns
came in contest at Cleveland (10/14), when he had a 14-yard TD catch in the second quarter
and a 4-yard scoring grab in the fourth quarter, both from Cleo Lemon . . . It was the first time
in Martin’s career that he had two touchdown catches in a game . . . It was the first time the
Dolphins had two TD receptions from their tight ends in the same game since October 9, 2005
at Buffalo when Will Heller had a 1-yard TD catch and Randy McMichael had a 30-yard scoring
catch, both from Gus Frerotte . . . It was the first time that the same Dolphins tight end had two
TD catches in the same game since October 12, 1998 when Troy Drayton had scoring catches
of 2 and 15 yards, both from Dan Marino, at Jacksonville . . . Was inactive for game against the
Giants in London (10/28) with a groin injury . . . Martin accounted for a season-high four
receptions on three occasions; vs. Buffalo (11/11), vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) and vs. Cincinnati
(12/30) . . . In the Bengals contest, also amassed a season-high 52 receiving yards.
2006 - Played in 11 games, including four starts . . . Caught 21 passes for 198 yards and two
touchdowns . . . Had a career-high six receptions, totaling 44 yards, vs. New Orleans (9/17) . . .
First touchdown of the year came on a 13-yard grab from Brett Favre in fourth quarter of
Packers’ 34-24 win at Miami (10/22) . . . Totaled eight catches for 98 yards in consecutive weeks;
vs. Arizona (10/29) and at Buffalo (11/5) . . . In the Cardinals game, accounted for four receptions
for 48 yards, including a 1-yard TD catch from Favre in Green Bay’s 31-14 victory . . . Was
inactive for five of the final six games, including the last two, with a rib injury.
2005 - Appeared in 12 games, starting eight of them, including six in place of an injured Bubba
Franks and two as part of a multiple-tight end set . . . Tallied 27 receptions for 224 yards and
three touchdowns . . . Led Packers tight ends in all three categories . . . Established season
highs with five receptions for 53 yards in Monday night game at Carolina (10/3), when he also
scored on a 21-yard TD catch from Brett Favre . . . Also had a reception for a two-point
conversion in the Panthers matchup . . . Had a 1-yard scoring catch vs. New Orleans (10/9)
. . . Led team with four receptions for 41 yards, including a 13-yard scoring grab, at Philadelphia
(11/27) . . . Equaled a career best with five catches (38 yards) in 16-13 overtime win over
Detroit (12/11) . . . Was inactive for weeks 8-10 with a strained groin . . . Also was inactive for
finale vs. Seattle (1/1/06) with a concussion.
2004 - Played in nine games with three starts, all when Green Bay opened with multiple tight
ends . . . Hauled in five passes for 88 yards . . . Also had three special teams tackles . . . Had
a career-long 35-yard reception vs. Minnesota (11/14) . . . Missed the final seven regular
season games – including the last five on injured reserve – with a knee injury . . . Also missed
First-Round Playoff game against Minnesota.
2003 - Played in all 16 games, including three starts, all as part of a two-tight end formation . . .
Caught 13 passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns . . . Added seven tackles and a forced fumble
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on special teams . . . In fact, finished second on the Packers in special teams blocks with 59 . . .
Also had numerous key blocks throughout the course of the season to spring Packers backs
loose on scoring runs . . . In two playoff games (1 start) had one catch for two yards and three
stops on special teams . . . Accounted for a 4-yard scoring catch at Arizona (9/21) . . . Forced a
Jerry Azumah fumble on a kickoff return vs. Chicago (12/7), which was recovered by Torrance
Marshall at the Bears’ 21 and led to a Ryan Longwell field goal in the Packers’ 34-21 win . . . Had
a 6-yard TD catch from Brett Favre in Monday night win at Oakland (12/22).
2002 - Played in eight games with two starts, both when the Packers opened in a two-tight end
set . . . Was inactive for seven contests, dressed but did not play in another . . . Had eight
catches for 33 yards and a touchdown . . . Added a pair of stops on special teams . . . Lone
touchdown of the year came on a 3-yard catch from Brett Favre in season-opening 37-34 win
over Atlanta (9/8) . . . Also played some as a backup fullback later in the season.
2001 - Was the Packers’ Offensive Rookie of the Year as he played in 14 games, including one
start, and had 13 catches for 144 yards and a TD . . . Added four tackles on special teams . . .
First NFL reception came in his pro debut, on a 3-yard catch from Brett Favre vs. Detroit (9/9)
. . . Had a season-long 31-yard reception two weeks later, in Monday night win over Washington
(9/24), a game in which he also made his first NFL start . . . Was inactive for game at Carolina
(9/30) with a shoulder injury . . . Had a pair of catches on a Packers touchdown drive just prior
to halftime in Green Bay’s 20-12 victory at Chicago (11/11) . . . Had a key block on Allen
Rossum’s game-winning 55-yard punt return for a TD in final minute of 21-20 win over Tampa
Bay (11/14) . . . Initial touchdown of NFL career came on a 1-yard catch (from Favre) in 29-27
Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit (11/22).
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (1997-2000) at Tennessee, where he played wide receiver . . .
Played in 39 games, including 14 starts . . . Finished his career with 46 receptions for 543 yards
and five touchdowns . . . Turned in his most productive season as a senior when he caught 29
passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns . . . Had a career-high 12 catches (73 yards)
against LSU as a senior, missing the school single-game standard by one reception . . .
Majored in sociology.
PERSONAL
Married (Kameisha), with two sons, Darius Elijah and Devyn Ellis . . . Attended Norview High
School in Norfolk, Va., where he only played football his final two years . . . Was the conference
offensive player of the year as a wide receiver his senior year . . . Also played safety . . . Lettered
four years on the school’s basketball team, while also participating on the track squad for three
years and the cross country team for one . . . Wife ran track at the University of Tennessee,
was an All-American performer in the 800-meters and finished fourth in the 2004 Olympic
Trials . . . Is first cousins of guard Junius Coston, who played at North Carolina A&T and was
a fifth-round draft choice of the Packers in 2005 . . . Another cousin, James Jefferson, played
10 years as a defensive back with Winnipeg (CFL, 1986-88), Seattle (1988-93) and British
Columbia (CFL, 1994-95), and is now a scout with the New Orleans Saints . . . In 2002, did an
internship at De Pere (Wis.) High School, where he helped with the track and football weight
programs . . . Hobbies include playing basketball, bowling, playing billiards and spending time
with his sons . . . Sponsors youth football and basketball teams in his hometown of Norfolk
. . . Does extensive charity work to benefit autism research . . . Has been a part of the Dolphins
“All-Community Team” in which he donates a block of tickets for every home game to kids with
autism . . . Took part in the Autism Speaks Walk at Nova-Southeastern University . . . While in
college, volunteered his time to visit sick children in Knoxville-area hospitals . . . Full name is
David Earl Martin, born March 13, 1979 in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
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DAVID MARTIN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2001 Green Bay 14 1 13 144 11.1 31 1 0 0 0 0– 0
2002 Green Bay 8 2 8 33 4.1 07 1 0 0 0 0– 0
2003 Green Bay 16 3 13 79 6.1 14 2 0 0 0 0– 0
2004 Green Bay 9 3 5 88 17.6 35 0 0 0 0 0– 0
2005 Green Bay 12 8 27 224 8.3 21t 3 0 0 0 0– 0
2006 Green Bay 11 4 21 198 9.4 23 2 0 0 0 0– 0
2007 Miami 15 15 34 303 8.9 28 2 0 0 0 0– 0
2008 Miami 16 7 31 450 14.5 61 3 0 0 0 0– 0
NFL TOTALS 101 43 152 1,519 10.0 61 14 0 0 0 – 0
MIAMI TOTALS 31 22 65 753 11.6 61 5 0 0 0 – 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Two-Point Conversions: 1 in 2005
Special Teams Tackles: 4 in 2001, 2 in 2002, 7 in 2003, 3 in 2004, (Miami) 4 in 2008 for total of 20
(P-4)
Special Teams Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2003, 1 in 2004, (Miami) 1 in 2008 for total of 3
Miscellaneous Tackles: 1 in 2004, 1 in 2005, (Miami) 1 in 2007 for total of 3
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 6 vs. New Orleans, 9/17/06
5 at Carolina, 10/3/05
5 vs. Detroit, 12/11/05
4 nine times (last: vs. New England, 11/23/08)
Receiving Yards: 71 vs. Baltimore, 10/19/08
66 vs. San Francisco, 12/14/08
60 vs. New England, 11/23/08
53 at Carolina, 10/3/05
53 vs. NY Jets, 9/7/08
Longest Receptions: 61t vs. San Francisco, 12/14/08
35 vs. Minnesota, 11/14/04
31 vs. Washington, 9/24/01
28 at New England, 12/23/07
25 at Washington, 10/31/04
TD Receptions: 2 vs. New England, 10/21/07
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2001 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (Green Bay)
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/9 DETROIT P 1 3 03 0 0 0 0- 0 W 28-6
9/24 WASHINGTON S 1 31 31 W 37-0
9/30 at Carolina INACTIVE W 28-7
10/7 at Tampa Bay P 2 33 24 0 0 0 0- 0 L 10-14
10/14 BALTIMORE P 1 9 09 0 0 0 0- 0 W 31-23
10/21 at Minnesota P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 13-35
11/4 TAMPA BAY P 1 9 09 0 0 0 0- 0 W 21-20
11/11 at Chicago P 3 18 09 0 0 0 0- 0 W 20-12
11/18 ATLANTA P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 20-23
11/22 at Detroit P 1 1 01t 1 0 0 0- 0 W 29-27
12/3 at Jacksonville P 1 20 20 0 0 0 0- 0 W 28-21
12/9 CHICAGO P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 17-7
12/16 at Tennessee P 2 20 10 0 0 0 0- 0 L 20-26
12/23 CLEVELAND P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 30-7
12/30 MINNESOTA P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 24-13
1/6/02 at N.Y. Giants INACTIVE W 34-25
1/13/02 SAN FRANCISCO# INACTIVE W 25-15
1/20/02 at N.Y. Giants# INACTIVE L 17-45
2001 TOTALS 14-1 13 144 31 1 0 0 0- 0 12-4
PLAYOFF TOTALS 0-0 0 0 00 0 0 00 0- 0 1-1
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2003 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (Green Bay)
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
11/23 SAN FRANCISCO S 1 8 08 0 0 0 0- 0 W 20-10
11/27 at Detroit S 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 14-22
12/7 CHICAGO P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 34-21
12/14 at San Diego P 2 6 09 0 0 0 0- 0 W 38-21
12/22 at Oakland P 2 4 06t 1 0 0 0- 0 W 41-7
12/28 DENVER P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 31-3
1/4/04 SEATTLE# S 1 2 02 0 0 0 0- 0 W 33-27
1/11/04 at Philadelphia# P 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 L 17-20
2003 TOTALS 16-3 13 79 14 2 0 0 - 0 10-6
PLAYOFF TOTALS 2-1 1 2 2 0 0 0 - 0 1-1
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2006 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (Green Bay)
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/10 CHICAGO S 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 L 0-26
9/17 NEW ORLEANS P 6 44 11 0 0 0 - 0 L 27-34
9/24 at Detroit P 1 8 8 0 0 0 - 0 W 31-24
10/2 at Philadelphia P 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 L 9-31
10/8 ST. LOUIS S 1 4 4 0 0 0 - 0 L 20-23
10/22 at Miami P 2 31 18 1 W 34-24
10/29 ARIZONA P 4 48 23 1 0 0 - 0 W 31-14
11/5 at Buffalo S 4 51 19 0 0 0 - 0 L 10-24
11/12 at Minnesota S 2 12 11 0 0 0 - 0 W 23-17
11/19 NEW ENGLAND P 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 L 0-35
11/27 at Seattle INACTIVE L 24-34
12/3 NEW YORK JETS INACTIVE L 10-38
12/10 at San Francisco INACTIVE W 30-19
12/17 DETROIT P 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 W 17-9
12/21 MINNESOTA INACTIVE W 9-7
12/31 at Chicago INACTIVE W 26-7
2006 TOTALS 11-4 21 198 23 2 0 0 - 0 8-8
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2008 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
11/30 at St. Louis P 1 22 22 0 0 0 - 0 W 16-12
12/7 at Buffalo P 2 20 18 0 0 0 - 0 W 16-3
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO S 2 66 61t 1 0 0 - 0 W 14-9
12/21 at Kansas City P 1 11 11t 1 0 0 - 0 W 38-31
12/28 at New York Jets P 1 8 8 0 0 0 - 0 W 24-17
1/4 BALTIMORE# S 3 16 15 0 0 0 - 0 L 9-27
2008 TOTALS 16-7 31 450 61t 3 0 0 - 0 11-5
PLAYOFF TOTALS 1-1 3 16 15 0 0 0 - 0 0-1
# - Playoff Game
* - Overtime
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DAVID MARTIN’S RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
1st Down 16 14 258 18.4 61 2 101 65 702 10.8 61 6
2nd Down 16 12 149 12.4 22 1 101 47 475 10.1 35 5
3rd Down 16 5 43 8.6 18 0 101 38 329 8.7 28 3
4th Down 16 - - - - - 101 2 13 6.5 9 0
1st Half 16 16 265 16.6 61 2 101 86 952 11.1 61 11
2nd Half/OT 16 15 185 12.3 22 1 101 66 567 8.6 22 3
Grass 12 26 379 14.6 61 3 79 121 1,205 10.0 61 13
Turf 4 5 71 14.2 22 0 22 31 314 10.1 28 1
September 4 8 106 13.3 24 1 25 37 318 8.6 31 3
October 4 10 147 14.7 28 0 27 46 498 10.8 28 6
November 5 7 92 13.1 29 0 25 32 355 11.1 35 2
Dec./Jan. 4 6 105 17.5 61 2 24 37 348 9.4 61 3
Games 1-8 8 18 253 14.1 28 1 58 92 906 9.8 31 9
Games 9-16 8 13 197 15.2 61 2 43 60 613 10.2 61 5
Wins/Ties 11 13 203 15.6 61 2 50 55 583 10.6 61 8
Losses 5 18 247 13.7 29 1 51 97 936 9.6 29 6
TONY McDANIEL
DEFENSIVE TACKLE 78
HEIGHT: 6-7
WEIGHT: 310
BORN: 1/20/85
COLLEGE: Tennessee ’07
ACQUIRED: T, 2009 (Jack.)
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: First Season
FINS FACT
NFL players need motivation and sometimes it comes when you least expect it and such was
the case for Tony, an undrafted free agent in training camp with the Jaguars in 2006. “In high
school, I wasn’t one of the top players in the nation,” Tony said. “In college, I wasn't really one
of the top players. I’ve always been a guy that people say has potential. So when the head
coach, Jacksonville’s Jack del Rio, comes and says ‘You’re a good player’ and ‘You can do all
this if you just work on a couple of things,’ to a guy who hadn't even made the team yet, it was
kind of the confidence booster that made me believe that I can do this.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Acquired by the Dolphins for a 2009 7th-round (232nd overall) draft
choice on March 20, 2009 . . . Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent
on April 30, 2006.
2008 - Appeared in ten games with a career-high three starts . . . Sustained a season ending
toe injury and was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 16 . . . Totaled career-high 22 tackles (15
solo), a half sack, three QB pressures and three passes defensed . . . Recorded four tackles
(three solo) in the season-opener at Tennessee (9/7) . . . Recorded four tackles and a half a
sack vs. Pittsburgh (10/5) . . . Made first career start and totaled three solo tackles and two
passes defensed at Denver (10/12) . . . Replaced John Henderson in the starting lineup at
Detroit (11/9) and vs. Tennessee (11/16).
2007 - Played in four games before being placed on injured reserve on Oct. 31 with a broken
wrist . . . Finished with four solo tackles and two QB pressures . . . Suffered knee injury in third
2006 - Played in 11 games as reserve DT and also on special teams . . . Finished with 21
tackles and one sack . . . Saw action in first career game in season-opener vs. Dallas (9/10) .
. . Recorded one solo tackle vs. Pittsburgh (9/18) …Recorded half sack and registered four
tackles vs. New York Jets (10/8) . . . Had four tackles and one QB pressure at Houston (10/22)
. . . Recorded career-high 10 tackles (nine solo) and split a sack of Vince Young vs. Tennessee
(11/5) . . . Inactive for final five games with a hip injury (12/3-12/31).
COLLEGE
Three-year letterman as a defensive tackle at Tennessee (2003-05) . . . Left school following
his junior season . . . Collected 33 career tackles, six for a loss, and one sack . . . Played in
nine games as a junior and finished with 13 tackles . . . Appeared in 13 games with one start
as a sophomore . . . Played in 11 games as a true freshman . . . Majored in arts and sciences.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Has two sons, Ataeous and Anthony . . . Attended W.J. Keenan High in Columbia,
South Carolina . . . Earned All-State honors as a senior . . . Recorded nearly 100 tackles and
15 sacks as a senior . . . Full name is Anthony Dewayne McDaniel, born January 20, 1985 in
Columbia, S.C.
TURNING IT AROUND
Since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978, there have been eight teams that
have experienced a 1-15 season, including the 2007 Dolphins. Of those eight one-win
teams, just three went on to post a winning record the following season. With an 11-5 mark
in 2008, the Dolphins’ record is the best among the eight teams the year immediately
following a one-win campaign and they are the only one to qualify for the playoffs. Prior to
2008, the last team to successfully rebound from a one-win season to a winning record was
the 1997 New York Jets. Under the guidance of new Head Coach Bill Parcells, the Jets went
9-7 one year after finishing with a 1-15 mark in 1996.
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PHILLIP MERLING
DEFENSIVE END 97
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 295
BORN: 4/19/85
COLLEGE: Clemson ’09
ACQUIRED: D2a, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
During high school and college, Phillip was always close to his family. In fact, for three seasons
he played for his uncle Chris Rumph at Calhoun County High School in Saint Matthews, S.C.
Phillip relocated to Tennessee and played his senior season at Cordova High School in
Memphis, Tenn., then made his way to Clemson where his uncle soon joined him as his
position coach prior to the start of the 2006 season.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally was the first of two second-round draft choices (32nd
overall) of the Dolphins in 2008.
2008 - Played in 15 games, starting once . . . Had 26 tackles, one sack for four yards in losses,
and one interception for 25 yards and a touchdown for the season . . . Made Dolphins and NFL
debut in a reserve role vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) and had two tackles . . . Made his first NFL start at
Arizona (9/14) and had four tackles . . . Had three tackles including one sack at New England
(9/21), tackling Patriots’ quarterback Matt Cassel for a four-yard loss . . . It was his first career
NFL sack . . . Had one interception at N.Y. Jets (12/28), picking off a Brett Favre pass and
returning it 25 yards for a touchdown . . . It was his first career interception and his first career
touchdown . . . His INT return for a touchdown was the first by a Dolphins defensive lineman
since Jason Taylor picked off a Matt Cassel pass and returned it 36 yards for a TD vs. New
England on Oct. 21, 2007 . . . Merling also is the first Dolphins rookie defensive player to score
a touchdown since linebacker Derrick Pope had a one-yard fumble recovery for a score on Nov.
28, 2004 at San Francisco . . . Merling is the first Dolphins rookie to have an interception return
for a touchdown since Nov. 17, 1996 at the Houston Oilers when Zach Thomas intercepted a
Chris Chandler pass and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown . . . Made his playoff debut in a
reserve role in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had two tackles.
COLLEGE
Was a three-year letterman at Clemson (2005-07), who started the final two seasons . . .
Appeared in 38 games while starting his final 26 contests . . . Delivered career totals of 146
tackles (99 solo) with 12 sacks for minus 80 yards, 31 stops for loss and 45 quarterback
pressures . . . Added four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and seven pass deflections . . .
Started all 13 games at left defensive end as a junior in 2007 when he was a second-team All-
Atlantic Coast Conference selection . . . Ranked fifth on the team with a career-high 78 tackles
(51 solo), and added seven sacks for minus 50 yards, 17 stops for losses and 21 quarterback
pressures . . . Also caused two fumbles and recovered another . . . Became the first Tiger
defensive lineman since 1983 to earn ACC Player of the Week honors three times in the same
season . . . Posted consecutive two-sack performances against Wake Forest and Boston College
. . . Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2006 . . . Recorded 46 tackles (31 solo) with three
sacks for minus 19 yards, ten stops for losses . . . Also caused one fumble and deflected four
passes . . . Made 30 of his 46 tackles during his last six games . . . Played in 12 games as a
freshman in 2005 . . . Was a second-team Freshman All-American and was the recipient of
Clemson’s 12th Man Award for the defense . . . Recorded 22 tackles (17 solo), two sacks for
minus 11 yards, four stops for loss and four pressures . . . Also caused a fumble . . . Attended Fork
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Union Military Academy in 2004, where he played defensive end and tight end . . . Earned team
MVP honors after catching 38 passes for 647 yards and five touchdowns while adding five sacks,
51 tackles, and eight pass breakups . . . Majored in sociology at Clemson.
PERSONAL
Attended Cordova High School in Memphis, Tenn., as a senior . . . Played tight end and
defensive end and had 20 catches for 430 yards and four scores that season, adding 34
tackles and four sacks . . . Played in the Tennessee/Kentucky All-Star game, earning first-team
All-State and All-Region accolades . . . Began his prep career playing football for three seasons
under head coach Chris Rumpf (his uncle, who also served as Merling’s defensive line coach
at Clemson) at Calhoun County High School in Saint Matthews, S.C . . . Earned Defensive
MVP honors as a junior . . . Also excelled in basketball, receiving All-Conference, All-Region
and All-Area honors as a sophomore and junior . . . Averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds as a
senior and averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds as a junior . . . Lists “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
as favorite television show and Lil Wayne as favorite recording artist . . . Participated in the
Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Fishing Tournament Awards Dinner . . . Full name is Phillip Blaine
Merling, born on April 19, 1985, in Portsmouth, Va.
PHILLIP MERLING’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2008 Miami 15 1 26 20 6 1.0 4.0 1 25 25t 1 2 0 1 0
QUENTIN MOSES
LINEBACKER 74
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 260
BORN: 11/18/83
COLLEGE: Georgia ’07
ACQUIRED: FA, 2007
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Quentin got an early indoctrination into the type of atmosphere at Univ. of Georgia home football
games. Not only did he grow up in Athens, Ga., where he attended Cedar Shoals High School,
but while he was in middle school, his school operated a concession stand at Sanford Stadium,
home of the Bulldogs. Having seen first-hand the excitement of playing before crowds of more
than 90,000 every Saturday, there were really no other options for Quentin as to where he wanted
to go to college. “Everybody there loves the University of Georgia,” he says. “I really wanted to play
basketball, but once I made the decision to play football, I knew where I wanted to go.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as a free agent on October 24, 2007 . . .
Was waived by the Cardinals on October 16, 2007 . . . Was claimed off waivers by Arizona from
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Oakland on September 2, 2007 . . . Was the first of three third-round draft choices of Oakland
(65th overall) in 2007.
2008 - Played in 12 games, starting once . . . Was inactive three times . . . Finished the season
with two solo tackles . . . Added one special teams tackle . . . Made his first start of the season
at Arizona (9/14).
2007 - Was inactive for the first six games of the year with Arizona before being released . . .
With the Dolphins, played in seven games, including one start . . . Dressed but did not play in
one and was inactive for another . . . In the seven games in which he saw action, registered
eight tackles and 1.5 sacks . . . After being inactive for his first game with the Dolphins, made
NFL debut, in a reserve role vs. Buffalo (11/11) when he responded with two tackles and a half-
sack . . . First full sack of NFL career came in Monday night game at Pittsburgh (11/26) when
he dropped Ben Roethlisberger for a 3-yard loss . . . Initial start of NFL career came at New
England (12/23) . . . Had one sack in preseason with the Raiders.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Georgia (2003-06) during which time he tallied 137 tackles, 44.5
stops for loss and 25 sacks . . . As a senior, was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference
selection when he recorded 33 tackles, 12 stops for loss and 4.5 sacks as Georgia ranked
eighth in the nation, allowing an average of just 258.2 yards per game . . . Was a member of
the SEC Academic Honor Roll his senior year . . . Had a career-best 11.5 sacks as a junior in
2005, as that figure is the sixth-highest single-season mark in school history . . . It also placed
him eighth in the nation and second in the SEC that year . . . His career-best 20.5 stops for
loss as a junior also ranked second in the conference while it ranked 14th nationally . . .
Majored in recreation and leisure studies.
PERSONAL
Attended Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, Ga . . . As a senior, amassed 77 tackles, 12
sacks, three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles . . . Also starred on the school’s
basketball team and was named to the Atlanta Tipoff Club's AAAA All-State team . . . Has taken
part in the Dolphins’ annual holiday toy event . . . Lists Denzel Washington as favorite actor,
Jada Pinkett Smith as favorite actress, “Gladiator,” “Troy” and “300” as favorite movies and “Law
and Order SVU” as favorite television show . . . Born November 18, 1983.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 1 in 2008
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SHAWN MURPHY
GUARD 61
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 315
BORN: 12/17/82
COLLEGE: Utah State ’08
ACQUIRED: D4, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Shawn comes from athletic bloodlines as his father, Dale, was a seven-time All-Star first
baseman and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves (1976-90) and was the fifth overall pick of the
1974 MLB draft as a catcher. Murphy also played for Philadelphia and Colorado before ending
his career in 1993. "People know him. We'll be out in public with him and people will ask for
autographs, but it still never sinks in that other people looked up to him and watched him on
TV and respected him in that way. He's just my dad. He was a family man and put us before
anything." Shawn said.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Originally was a fourth-round draft choice (110th overall) of the
Dolphins in 2008.
2008 - Was inactive for all 16 games and AFC Wild Card contest vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) . . .
Played in a reserve role three times and did not play once in the preseason.
COLLEGE
Was a two-year starter at Utah State (2006-07) . . . Registered 216 knockdown blocks over his
senior and junior seasons, allowing only three quarterback sacks on 570 pass plays . . . Started
all 12 games at left guard as a senior in 2007 . . . Played in the East-West Shrine Game . . . Named
honorable mention All-American and second-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection by
the league’s coaches . . . Led WAC offensive linemen with 137 knockdown blocks . . . Produced
10 touchdown-resulting blocks and allowed just one quarterback sack and no pressures on 272
pass plays . . . Started all 12 games at left tackle as a junior in 2006 . . . Named as an Academic
All-WAC choice . . . Lettered as an offensive tackle at Dixie State (Utah) Community College in
2005 . . . Helped school earn a Rotary Bowl berth as the offense averaged 345.8 yards per game
. . . Spent the 2002-04 seasons on an LDS mission to Brazil . . . Played in 12 games, starting three
contests, at defensive end at Ricks (Utah) Junior College in 2001 . . . Majored in English.
PERSONAL
Attended Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah as a junior and senior . . . Named second-team
all-state and all-region selection as a defensive end his senior year . . . Spent his first two years at
Belmont (Mass.) High School . . . Overall, lettered three times on the gridiron, twice leading his
team in quarterback sacks . . . Also competed on the school’s baseball team . . . Father, Dale, was
a seven-time All-Star first baseman and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves (1976-90) and was the
fifth overall pick of the 1974 MLB draft as a catcher who also played for Philadelphia and Colorado
before ending his career in 1993 . . . Lists “Seinfeld” as favorite television show, “Braveheart” as
favorite movie, The Beatles as favorite musical group and “For Whom the Bell Tolls” as favorite
book . . . Growing up, the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks were his favorite sports teams . . .
Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament, Kids and Fins Publix
Shopping Spree, the team’s annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway and Holiday Toy Event . . . Full
name is Shawn Bryan Murphy, born December 17, 1982 in Atlanta, Ga.
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SHAWN MURPHY’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2008: INACTIVE
IKECHUKU NDUKWE
GUARD 68
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 325
BORN: 7/17/82
COLLEGE: Northwestern ’05
ACQUIRED: FA, 2007
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Following his football career, Ikechuku would like to pursue a career in the film and media
industry. In fact, it was the main reason he chose to attend Northwestern University, where he
majored in communications studies. He got his start at Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio,
when he took part in stage work and productions of several school plays. He also served as a
sports anchor on the school's news show. He still enjoys watching movies in his spare time but
finds himself looking for the meaning behind everything that is happening. "It's hard to watch
a movie and just watch it," he says.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed to the Dolphins’ 53-man roster on December 26, 2007 after he
was signed to the team’s practice squad on October 22 . . . Was released by Baltimore on October
17, 2007 after being added to the Ravens’ 53-man roster on October 13 . . . Was signed to the
Ravens’ practice squad on September 4, 2007 after being released on September 2 . . . Was re-
signed to Baltimore’s 53-man roster on November 18, 2006 . . . Was waived by the Ravens on
November 11, 2006 and then signed to the team’s practice squad on November 15, 2006 . . . Was
signed to Baltimore’s 53-man roster off Washington’s practice squad on October 3, 2006 . . . Was
signed to the Redskins’ practice squad on September 10, 2006 . . . Was re-signed to the Redskins’
53-man roster on December 20, 2005 . . . Was signed to Washington’s practice squad on
November 2, 2005 . . . Was released off the Saints’ practice squad on October 25, 2005 . . . Was
released by the Redskins on September 6, 2005 . . . Was signed to the team’s practice squad on
September 5, 2005 after being waived by the Saints on September 3 . . . Originally signed with
New Orleans as an undrafted college free agent on April 28, 2005.
2008 - Started 15 games at right guard following injury to Donald Thomas . . . Made the first start
of his NFL career at Arizona (9/14) at right guard . . . Was a member of offensive line that provided
lanes for three 100 plus yard rushing performances for Ronnie Brown; 113 yards at New England
(9/21), 125 yards vs. San Diego (10/5), 101 yards vs. Oakland (11/16) and one for Ricky Williams;
105 yards vs. Seattle (11/9) . . . Part of offensive line that provided pass protection which allowed
for Chad Pennington to throw for a season high 341 yards vs. New England (11/23).
2007 - Spent each of the first five games of the year on Baltimore’s practice squad . . . Was on
the team’s 53-man roster for an October 14 game against St. Louis (10/14) in which he dressed
but did not play . . . Then spent eight more games on the Ravens’ practice squad before joining
the Dolphins’ 53-man roster for finale vs. Cincinnati (12/30) when he was inactive, and saw his
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younger brother, Chinedum, a member of the Bengals, scoop up a fumble, returning it 54 yards
for a touchdown.
2006 - Spent the first four games of the year on Washington’s practice squad . . . Went on to
spend 11 of the final 12 regular season games of the year on Baltimore’s 53-man roster . . . With
the Ravens, played in five games in a reserve role, mostly on special teams . . . Was inactive for
six contests . . . Saw action on special teams in Divisional Playoff game vs. Indianapolis (1/13/07).
2005 - Began the year on New Orleans’ practice squad, where he spent the first four games . . .
Also spent time on Washington’s practice squad, as he had a seven-game stint there . . . Dressed
but did not play in each of the Redskins’ final two regular season games and First-Round Playoff
contest at Tampa Bay (1/7/06) . . . Was inactive for Divisional Playoff game at Seattle (1/14/06).
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (2001-04) at Northwestern . . . Started at left guard each of his final two
seasons . . . Overall, opened the final 25 games of his collegiate career . . . As a senior, the team
allowed a total of just 12 sacks on the year . . . Majored in history and communication studies.
PERSONAL
Attended Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio where he garnered numerous honors as an
offensive lineman . . . Following his senior season, was selected to participate in the prestigious
Big 33 game which pits prep stars from Pennsylvania against Ohio . . . Also lettered in wrestling
. . . Younger brother, Chinedum, was a defensive back at Notre Dame and was a seventh-round
draft choice of Cincinnati in 2007 . . . Son of Stephen and Nnenna, both of whom were born in
Nigeria and emigrated to the United States to attend college . . . Along with his brother,
Chinedum, Ikechuku started the Ndukwe Family Foundation in 2007 to help give back to the
youth in their hometown of Dublin, Ohio . . . During the 2007 offseason, took part in the NFL’s
Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg
School of Management . . . During the 2008 offseason took part in the NFL’s Media Boot Camp,
which was held at NFL Films . . . Participated in the Dolphins Holiday Toy Event . . . Full name
is Ikechuku Nelson Ndukwe, born July 17, 1982 in Morgantown, West Virginia.
BROTHERS FIRST
When the Dolphins made safety Vontae Davis their first-round draft choice in 2009, he
joined his brother, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (2006), as the third set of
brothers to both be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. The last set of brothers that
were both selected in the first round were Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Peyton Manning was the first overall pick in
the 1998 draft, while his brother Eli was the first choice of the San Diego Chargers in the
2004 draft (and was later traded to the New York Giants). Tackle Stockar McDougle (2000 by
Detroit) and younger brother, defensive end Jerome (2003 by Philadelphia) were the first pair
of brothers to both be NFL first-round draft selections.
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CHAD PENNINGTON
QUARTERBACK 10
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 225
BORN: 6/26/76
COLLEGE: Marshall ’00
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Tenth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Many athletes have interesting hobbies and interests off the field and Chad is no different.
However, one of his interests involves a sport where some of the competitors can weigh in
excess of 1,500 pounds. Chad’s #10 Bucking Bulls supplies bulls for the Professional Bull
Riders Tour, which tours around North and South America. Currently his Bull “Cat Man Do” is
ranked in the Top 50 of the PBR Touring Bulls.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Dolphins on August 9, 2008 after being released by
the N.Y. Jets on August 7 . . . Was the third of four first-round draft choices (18th overall) of the
Jets in 2000.
2008 - Started all 16 regular season games in his first season with the Dolphins, the second
time in his career that he opened every contest (2006) . . . Named as the co-winner (along with
LB Joey Porter) of the team’s 2008 Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award as well as the
recipient of the 2008 Don Shula Leadership Award . . . Completed 321 of 476 passes (67.4%)
for 3,653 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions . . . Became the first quarterback
in NFL history to throw for at least 3,500 yards and have seven or fewer interceptions . . . Is
just the third quarterback in league history to compile at least 3,400 yards passing and have
seven or fewer interceptions, joining Kansas City’s Steve DeBerg (3,444 yards, 4 INTs in 1990)
and San Francisco’s Steve Young (3,465 yards, 7 INTs in 1992) . . . Completion percentage of
67.4 led the NFL and was the third-highest figure of his career . . . The figure set a single-
season record by a Dolphin (64.2 by Dan Marino in 1984) as well as in a career (59.4 by Dan
Marino from 1983-99) . . . Passer rating of 97.4 was second in the NFL, trailing only the 105.5
mark by San Diego’s Philip Rivers . . . In addition, it shattered the Dolphins previous career
mark of 86.4 by Dan Marino, while it stands as the second-highest single-season figure in team
history, trailing only the 108.9 rating put forth by Marino in 1984. . . Over the course of the year
led the Dolphins on 37 touchdown drives, during which time he completed 84.4 percent of his
passes (130 of 154) . . . Completed more than 70 percent of his passes eight times on the
season while he also had a passer rating of better than 100.0 in eight games . . . First
touchdown pass as a Dolphin came on a 5-yard strike to Anthony Fasano in opener against
N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Put together an 85.0 percent completion mark on 17 of 20 passing in 38-13
win at New England (9/21), the highest completion percentage of his career and the second-
highest figure in Dolphins history, trailing only the 92.3 mark by Bob Griese (12 of 13) on
December 18, 1978 against New England . . . In the game, Pennington had a streak of 11
consecutive completions in the first half . . . Compiled a passer rating of 122.8 at Houston
(10/5), the third straight game in which he had a mark of 100.0 or better, the first Dolphin to do
that since Marino in the first three games of 1994 . . . He threw for 284 yards and two
touchdowns in the game, both to running back Patrick Cobbs . . . One went for an 80-yard
touchdown off a screen pass, the longest completion of his career . . . Went over the 15,000-
yard mark for his career in contest against Baltimore (10/19), as he surpassed the plateau on
an 8-yard completion to Ted Ginn, Jr. in the third quarter . . . Was named AFC Offensive Player
of the Week in a 25-16 win over Buffalo (10/26), when he completed 22 of 30 (73.3%) for 314
yards with one touchdown and no interceptions . . . It was the fifth such honor of his career
. . . Produced the seventh fourth-quarter comeback win of his career in 17-15 victory over
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Oakland (11/16) . . . After the Raiders took a 15-14 lead on a 93-yard punt return by Johnnie
Lee Higgins, the offense took over at their own 20 with 4:30 to play . . . Pennington proceeded
to complete four of five passes for 51 yards as part of a 10-play, 61-yard drive that ended with
Dan Carpenter’s 38-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining . . . Lone rushing score of the
year came on a 7-yard run the following week against New England (11/23) . . . Went over the
3,000-yard passing mark for the season in 16-3 win over Buffalo in Toronto (12/7) . . . Had a
rating of 104.2 in that Bills game, the first of four in a row to close the season that he reached
the 100.0 mark . . . Connected on 23 of 29 passes, including each of his last 11, in the Bills
contest . . . The following week against San Francisco (12/14), was 12 of 19 for 156 yards with
two touchdowns, no interceptions and a season-best 124.0 passer rating . . . Completed his
first six passes of the game, extending his streak of consecutive completions to 17, setting a
new Dolphins record, surpassing the previous one of 15, held by Dan Marino (1992) . . . Tied
a season-high the following week with three touchdown passes in a 38-31 win at Kansas City
(12/21) . . . All three scores went to tight ends, consisting of two to Fasano and one to David
Martin . . . The final one to Fasano was a 14-yard strike with 4:08 remaining in the contest to
break a 31-31 tie . . . In finale at N.Y. Jets (12/28), connected on 22 of 30 (73.3%) for 200 yards
with two touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 113.2 as the Dolphins clinched
the AFC East title with a 24-17 victory . . . Was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for
his performance, his second such honor of the season and the sixth of his career, as he
became the first Dolphins quarterback to come away with the award twice in the same season
since Dan Marino in 1999 . . . Accounted for the 100th touchdown pass of his career on a 27-yard
strike to Ted Ginn, Jr. in the second quarter . . . He also became the first Dolphin to have a rating
of 100.0 or better in four or more consecutive contests since Marino did it in six games in a row
(3-8) in 1984 . . . In fact, over the final four regular season games of 2008, Pennington completed
83 of 112 passes (74.1%) for 772 yards with 8 TDs, 1 INT and a passer rating of 112.6 . . .
NFL POSTSEASON AWARDS: For his efforts in 2008, Pennington was named the NFL
Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press . . . It was the second such honor of his
career as he also came away with the accolade in 2006 with the N.Y. Jets . . . Since the award
was first given out in 1972, Pennington is the first player to earn it more than once . . . He also
was the fourth Dolphin to win the honor, joining QB Earl Morrall (1972), FB Larry Csonka (1979)
and QB Dan Marino (1994) . . . Also finished tied for second (with Falcons RB Michael Turner) for
the 2008 NFL Most Valuable Player award, behind Colts QB Peyton Manning . . .
FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACK VICTORIES: In his career, Pennington has been at the
controls when his team has rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a victory on seven occasions,
including once with the Dolphins . . . He guided two such comebacks in both 2003 and 2004:
CHAD PENNINGTON’S FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACKS
DATE OPPONENT TRAILED FINAL SCORE 4TH QUARTER/OT STATS
12/8/02 vs. Denver 9-13 19-13 7-11, 95 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
11/9/03 at Oakland 10-21 27-24(OT) 7-8, 66 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs#
11/23/03 vs. Jacksonville 6-10 13-10 10-15, 76 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
10/10/04 vs. Buffalo 13-14 16-14 11-13, 78 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
10/17/04 vs. San Francisco 9-14 22-14 5-6, 50 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
12/25/06 at Miami 3-7 13-10 6-9, 144 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
11/16/08 vs. Oakland 14-15 17-15 6-8, 73 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
#Also threw for a 2-point conversion
AMONG NFL ALL-TIME LEADERS IN COMPLETION PERCENTAGE: Through his first nine
NFL seasons, Pennington has posted a composite completion percentage of 66.0 . . . This
includes a figure of 67.9% over the last two years (500 of 736) . . . His overall figure is the top
figure in NFL history (min. 1,500 attempts) entering 2009 . . . In addition, he has completed
75.0 percent or better of his passes in 18 games during his career in the regular season, and
19 overall including playoffs . . . His teams are 11-7 in the regular season when he has attained
this mark and 1-0 in the playoffs . . .
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AMONG NFL ALL-TIME LEADERS IN PASSER RATING: In his career, Pennington has
produced a passer rating of 90.6 . . . Of the six seasons in which he has started more than
three games, he has compiled a rating of 90.0 or better on three occasions, including a high
of 104.2 in 2002, his first as a starter . . . His career mark is the sixth-best mark in NFL history
and fourth among active quarterbacks . . . In addition, he has produced a rating of 100.0 or
better in 29 games during the regular season when he has had 10 or more attempts, and 31
overall including playoffs . . . His teams are 22-7 in the regular season when he has attained
this mark and 2-0 in the playoffs.
NFL ALL-TIME LEADERS IN PASSER RATING
PLAYER YEARS TEAM(S) COMPS. ATTS. YARDS TD INT RATE
1. Steve Young 1985-99 T.B., S.F. 4149 2667 33124 232 107 96.8
2. Peyton Manning 1998-08 Ind. 3839 5960 45628 333 165 94.7
3. Kurt Warner 1998-08 StL.,NYG,Ariz. 2327 3557 28591 182 114 93.8
4. Tom Brady 2000-08 N.E. 2301 3653 26446 197 86 92.9
5. Joe Montana 1979-94 S.F., K.C. 3409 5391 40551 273 139 92.3
6. CHAD PENNINGTON 2000-08 JETS, MIAMI 1580 2395 17391 101 62 90.6
2007 - Opened eight of the nine games in which he appeared . . . Connected on 179 of 260
passes (68.8%) for 1,765 yards with 10 TDs and nine INTs . . . Completion percentage ranked
second in the AFC and in the NFL . . . Amassed a season-high rating of 130.5 in opener vs.
New England (9/9) when he was 16 of 21 for 167 yards with two TDs and no INTs . . . Had a
2-yard TD run in fourth quarter of 31-28 victory over Miami (9/23) . . . Hit on more than 80
percent of his passes on two occasions, including a season-best 82.1% clip at Buffalo (9/30)
when he was 32 of 39, consisting of a string of 15 straight completions . . . Had a 2-point
conversion completion to Leon Washington at Cincinnati (10/21) . . . Also posted an 81.3%
mark at Tennessee (12/23) when he was 26 of 32 in what would be his final start and game as
a Jet.
2006 - Started all 16 games for the first time in his career . . . Completed 313 of 485 passes
(64.5%) for 3,352 yards with 17 TDs and 16 INTs as he led the Jets to a regular season record
of 10-6 and a Wild Card Playoff berth, and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year
. . . Completion percentage ranked third in the AFC and fourth in the NFL . . . Was named the
AFC Offensive Player of the Week in the Jets’ season-opening 23-16 win at Tennessee (9/10)
when he completed 24 of 33 for 319 yards with two TDs, no INTs and a season-best passer
rating of 123.2 . . . Threw for 306 yards the following week vs. New England, the only time in
his career that he has put together consecutive 300-yard passing performances . . . Went over
the 10,000-yard passing mark for his career vs. Detroit (10/22) on a 23-yard completion to
Jerricho Cotchery in the second quarter . . . Recorded the fifth fourth-quarter comeback victory
of his career on Christmas Night at Miami . . . With the Dolphins ahead 10-7 in the fourth
quarter, Pennington guided a pair of scoring drives, including one which ended with a 32-yard
TD pass to Cotchery . . . Then, with the game tied at 10, connected with Leon Washington for
a 64-yard catch-and-run to the Dolphins’ 16 with just under 2:00 to play, leading to Mike
Nugent’s game-winning 30-yard field goal with ten seconds to play . . . Overall in the fourth
quarter of the Dolphins game, completed six of nine for 144 yards and a TD . . . Also in the
game, rushed for a career-high 26 yards on four attempts.
2005 - Started the first three games of the season before sustaining a shoulder injury at
Jacksonville (9/25) which subsequently landed him on injured reserve on October 31 . . . Lone
win came in 17-7 decision over Miami (9/18) when he completed 19 of 30 for 190 yards with
two TDs and an INT.
2004 - Opened all 13 contests in which he played . . . Completed 242 of 370 passes (65.45)
for 2,673 yards with 16 TDs and nine INTs . . . Led Jets to wins in each of the first five games
of the season, leading off with a 31-24 decision over Cincinnati (9/12), the initial opening day
start of his career . . . Put together a passer rating of 123.1 in the contest . . . In fact, totaled
five touchdown passes with just two interceptions over that five-game span . . . The final two
victories in that five-game stretch both were fourth-quarter comebacks . . . Against Buffalo
(10/10), the Jets trailed 14-13 as they commenced a drive at their own 20 with 5:58 remaining
. . . Pennington went on to complete seven of his eight passes, totaling 51 yards, setting up a
Doug Brien 38-yard field goal with 58 seconds to play to lift the Jets to a 16-14 win . . . The
following week vs. San Francisco (10/17), the Jets trailed the 49ers, 14-9, heading into the
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fourth quarter when Pennington completed five of six passes for 50 yards in leading the Jets
on a pair of touchdown drives and securing a 22-14 victory . . . Had a passer rating of 131.4
with a season-high three touchdown passes in a 41-14 win over Miami (11/1) . . . Registered
a season-best passer rating of 148.1 in 37-14 win over Seattle (12/19) when he also tossed
three scores . . . In 20-17 overtime win at San Diego (1/8/05) in a Wild Card Playoff game,
connected on 23 of 33 passes for 279 yards with two TDs and no INTs . . . Completed both of
his pass attempts, totaling 29 yards, on the overtime game-winning drive which was capped
by a 28-yard field goal by Brien with five seconds to play in the first overtime period.
2003 - Started nine of the 10 games in which he played . . . Connected on 189 of 297 passes
(63.6%) for 2,139 yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions . . . Missed each of the first
six games of the season with a wrist injury sustained in the preseason, while starting the final
nine . . . Equaled a career best with four touchdown passes in first start of the season, vs. N.Y.
Giants (11/2) . . . Three of his four scores that day went to Santana Moss . . . Led the second
fourth-quarter comeback win of his career the week afterwards at Oakland (11/9), as the Jets
trailed 21-10 heading into the fourth quarter . . . In the fourth quarter and overtime of that game,
he hit on seven of eight passes for 66 yards with a TD and no INTs . . . Had a 3-yard TD pass
to Jerald Sowell and subsequent 2-point pass to Anthony Becht with 1:09 to play, tying the
game at 24, before the Jets won the game in overtime on a field goal . . . At Indianapolis
(11/16), put together a perfect rating of 158.3 as he completed 11 of 14 for 219 yards with three
TDs and no INTs . . . Recorded another fourth-quarter comeback victory vs. Jacksonville
(11/23) . . . Trailing 10-6, the Jets got the ball back at their own six with 3:00 remaining . . .
Pennington proceeded to complete nine of 11 passes for 67 yards, culminating with a 3-yard
TD pass to Moss with 26 seconds to play . . . Accounted for touchdown runs of 1 and 10 yards
vs. New England (12/20), the only time in his career he has scored two rushing touchdowns in
the same game.
2002 - In first year as a full-time starter, opened 12 of the 15 regular season games in which
he played . . . Completed 275 of 399 passes (68.9%) for 3,120 yards with 22 touchdowns, six
interceptions and a passer rating of 104.2 . . . Led the NFL in both completion percentage and
passer rating . . . Interception percentage of 1.5% is a club single-season standard as well,
while it ranked first in the AFC and second in the NFL in 2002 . . . Opened the season as a
reserve . . . Did not see action in opener, saw action off bench in the three games at that
followed . . . First NFL start came vs. Kansas City (10/6) when he completed 22 of 29 (75.9%)
for 237 yards with two TDs and an INT . . . First win as an NFL starter occurred in the Jets’
following game, a 20-7 decision over Minnesota (10/20), when he was 24 of 29 for 324 yards
with a TD and no INTs . . . Completion percentage of 82.8% is the second-highest figure of his
career entering 2009 . . . Went on to complete 76.9 percent of his passes over his first four
starts (93 of 121), the highest figure ever for an NFL quarterback in his first four starts during
the Super Bowl era . . . Also produced a rating of more than 100.0 in each of those games
. . . First NFL rushing score came on an 8-yard run to commence the scoring in a 44-13 victory
at San Diego (11/3) . . . Established a career-high with four touchdown passes in a 31-14
victory at Detroit (11/17) . . . Had a 2-point conversion completion to Laveranues Coles as well
in the Lions game . . . Also hit on 80.8 percent of his passes in the game (21 of 26) and was
named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career . . . Recorded initial
fourth-quarter comeback victory of his career in contest vs. Denver (12/8) as the Jets trailed
13-9 entering the final frame . . . In the fourth quarter was 7 of 11 for 95 yards with a TD and
no INTs . . . Threw a 28-yard TD to Coles 17 seconds into the fourth quarter as the Jets went
on for a 19-13 victory . . . Was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week each of the final two
weeks of the season . . . Earned honor in 30-17 Sunday night win at New England (12/22)
when he was 23 of 33 for 285 yards with three TDs and no INTs . . . Jets held a tenuous 20-
17 lead entering the fourth quarter before he led a pair of scoring drives by completing eight
of nine passes for 81 yards and a TD . . . Matched a career-best with four scoring tosses in
season-ending 42-17 win over Green Bay (12/29) which clinched the AFC East title . . . Also
was 17 of 24 for 196 yards as he captured his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award
in as many weeks . . . Started both playoff games following the season . . . In first-ever
postseason appearance, completed 19 of 25 for 222 yards with three TDs and no INTs in a 41-
0 Wild Card victory over Indianapolis (1/4/03) . . . The Jets’ first offensive series of the game
resulted in a 56-yard TD pass from Pennington to Richie Anderson.
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2000 - As a rookie, played in two games in a reserve role and completed two of five passes for
67 yards and a TD . . . All of his stats came in contest at Oakland (12/10) . . . Had a 62-yard
completion to FB Jerald Sowell in the game . . . First NFL TD pass came on a 5-yard strike to
Wayne Chrebet with 24 seconds remaining in the contest.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (1995, 1997-99) at Marshall, where he completed 1,026 of 1,619
passes (63.4%) for 13,143 yards with 115 touchdowns and 45 interceptions in his career . . .
Holds school career marks for completions, attempts, yards passing and touchdown passes
. . . Is second in completion percentage . . . Redshirted in 1996 . . . Passed for more than 300
yards in 19 games and had at least three touchdown passes in 25 career games . . . Was named
the top student-athlete in the country by the St. Louis Athletic Club after leading Marshall to a
perfect 13-0 record his senior season of 1999 . . . Completed 275 of 405 passes (67.9%) for
3,799 yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior . . . Also established an NCAA season record for
most TD passes (24) from a passer to a single receiver (Randy Moss), breaking the previous
mark of 19 (Elvis Grbac-Desmond Howard, Michigan, 1991 and Andre Ware-Manny Hazzard,
Houston, 1989) . . . An all-MAC first-team and Offensive Player of the Year selection, Cam
Henderson Award recipient (Marshall’s top student-athlete), as well as a recipient of the Anson
Mount Award–given by Playboy Magazine to the nation’s top student-athlete . . . Also was a
finalist for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and John Unitas Golden Arm Award.
PERSONAL
Married (Robin) with three sons, Cole, Luke and Gage. . . Lettered four times in football and
three times in basketball at The Webb School of Knoxville . . . While with the Jets was the
recipient of the 2006 and 2007 Dennis Byrd Award for most inspirational player, as selected by
his teammates . . . During the 2007 offseason, was given the Achievement in Sports Award by
the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City . . . Named the Jets 2006 Walter Payton Man
of the Year for his positive impact on people’s lives . . . Received the sixth annual Call to
Courage Award from the Western New York chapter of Athletes in Action, given to the NFL
player or coach who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field, at home and in
his community . . . Selected as the Jets’ Ed Block Courage Award winner in 2004 . . . Also was
chosen as one of nine NFL players featured in the annual United Way commercials . . .
Established the 1st and 10 Foundation (www.1stand10foundation.com) with his wife, Robin, in
2003, with the mission to build stronger communities by funding programs and institutions that
seek to improve the quality of life throughout West Virginia, Tennessee and South Florida . . .
The foundation has helped Starlight Starbright place Fun Centers (mobile entertainment units
for pediatric patients) in hospitals in Knoxville, Tenn., Huntington, W. Va. and New York . . . Has
initiated a variety of programs within its geographical areas and has granted more than
$750,000 to those respective areas . . . Joined Jets teammates Laveranues Coles and Ben
Graham, and Head Coach Eric Mangini in taping a segment for Sesame Street’s “Elmo’s
World,” in a segment that first aired, September 2007 . . . Was a frequent visitor to area
hospitals and schools throughout his career with the Jets . . . Has continued that involvement
since arriving in South Florida . . . He has donated money to the Dolphins Thanksgiving Meal
Giveaway, benefiting families serviced through the Daily Bread Food Bank, and has visited with
Make a Wish kids after games and made calls to kids with Cancer . . . Also in 2008, was a
member of the Dolphins “All-Community Team” in which he donated a block of tickets for every
home game to various youth groups throughout South Florida . . . Annually hosts a football
camp with his father in his hometown of Knoxville . . . Also holds an annual charity bowling
event each April in Huntington, W. Va . . . Full name is James Chadwick Pennington, born June
26, 1976 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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CHAD PENNINGTON’S NFL REGULAR SEASON PASSING STATISTICS
YDS YDS
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT. CMP. PCT. YDS ATT. TD INT. LG SK LST RATE
2000 N.Y. Jets 2 0 5 2 40.0 67 13.4 1 0 62 1 4 127.1
2001 N.Y. Jets 2 0 20 10 50.0 92 4.6 1 0 24 1 8 79.6
2002 N.Y. Jets 15 12 399 275 68.9 3120 7.8 22 6 47 22 135 104.2
2003 N.Y. Jets 10 9 297 189 63.6 2139 7.2 13 12 65t 25 160 82.9
2004 N.Y. Jets 13 13 370 242 65.4 2673 7.2 16 9 48 18 103 91.0
2005 N.Y. Jets 3 3 83 49 59.0 530 6.4 2 3 37 9 52 70.9
2006 N.Y. Jets 16 16 485 313 64.5 3352 6.9 17 16 71t 30 172 82.6
2007 N.Y. Jets 9 8 260 179 68.8 1765 6.8 10 9 57t 26 178 86.1
2008 Miami 16 16 476 321 67.4 3653 7.7 19 7 80t 24 121 97.4
NFL TOTALS 86 77 2395 1580 66.0 17391 7.3 101 62 80t 156 933 90.0
Career Regular Season Record As A Starter: 8-4 (.667) in 2002, 4-5 (.444) in 2003, 8-5 (.615) in
2004, 1-2 (.333) in 2005, 10-6 (.625) in 2006, 1-7 (.125) in 2007, 11-5 (.688) in 2008 for total
of 43-34 (.558)
Playoff Record As A Starter: 1-1 (.500) in 2002, 1-1 (.500) in 2004, 0-1 (.000) in 2006, 0-1 (.000) in
2008 for total of 2-4 (.333)
ADDITIONAL STATS
Punting: 1 for 29 yards in 2006
Two-Point Conversion Completions: 1 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 1 in 2007 for total of 3
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SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Pass Attempts: 45 vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/2/03
43 vs. New England, 12/20/03
43 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7/08
Pass Completions: 32 at Buffalo, 9/30/07
31 vs. Buffalo, 10/10/04
29 at Minnesota, 12/17/06
Yards Passing: 341 vs. New England, 11/23/08
339 at Minnesota, 12/17/06
324 vs. Minnesota, 10/20/02
TD Passes: 4 at Detroit, 11/17/02
4 vs. Green Bay, 12/29/02
4 vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/2/03
Long Passes: 80t at Houston, 10/12/08 (to Patrick Cobbs)
71t vs. New England, 9/17/06 (to Jerricho Cotchery)
65t at Oakland, 11/9/03 (to Santana Moss)
Completion Percentage: 85.0 at New England, 9/21/08 (17 of 20)
82.8 vs. Minnesota, 10/20/02 (24 of 29)
82.1 at Buffalo, 9/30/07 (32 of 39)
Passer Rating: 158.3 at Indianapolis, 11/16/03
148.1 vs. Seattle, 12/19/04
134.7 vs. Green Bay, 12/29/02
Rush Attempts: 6 at Miami, 10/3/04
Rushing Yards: 26 at Miami, 12/25/06
Long Run: 16 vs. Miami, 11/1/04
16 at St. Louis, 1/2/05
16 at St. Louis, 11/30/08
Rushing TDs: 2 vs. New England, 12/20/03
*Playoff game
Pennington • 197
2001 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (N.Y. Jets)
PASSING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG TKLD ATT YDS LG TD W/L SCORE
9/9 INDIANAPOLIS P 6 1 24 16.7 0 0 24 0/0 0 0 0 0 L 24-45
9/23 at New England DID NOT PLAY W 10-3
10/1 San Francisco DID NOT PLAY L 17-19
10/7 at Buffalo DID NOT PLAY W 42-36
10/14 MIAMI DID NOT PLAY W 21-17
10/21 ST. LOUIS P 14 9 68 64.3 1 0 19 1/8 1 11 11 0 L 14-34
10/28 at Carolina DID NOT PLAY W 13-12
11/4 at New Orleans DID NOT PLAY W 16-9
11/11 KANSAS CITY DID NOT PLAY W 27-7
11/18 at Miami DID NOT PLAY W 24-0
12/2 NEW ENGLAND DID NOT PLAY L 16-17
12/9 at Pittsburgh DID NOT PLAY L 7-18
12/16 CINCINNATI DID NOT PLAY W 15-14
12/23 at Indianapolis DID NOT PLAY W 29-28
12/30 BUFFALO DID NOT PLAY L 9-14
1/6 at Oakland DID NOT PLAY W 24-22
1/12/02 at Oakland# DID NOT PLAY L 24-38
2001 TOTALS 2-0 20 10 92 50 1 0 24 1/8 1 11 11 0 10-6
PLAYOFF TOTALS 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-1
198 • Pennington
2004 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (N.Y. Jets)
PASSING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG TKLD ATT YDS LG TD W/L SCORE
9/12 CINCINNATI S 27 20 224 74.1 2 0 46t 1/5 2 -2 -1 0 W 31-24
9/19 at San Diego S 29 22 258 75.9 2 0 48 0/0 2 1 2 0 W 34-28
10/3 at Miami S 24 14 143 58.3 0 1 31 3/18 6 3 7 0 W 17-9
10/10 BUFFALO S 42 31 304 73.8 1 1 41 2/6 0 0 0 0 W 16-14
10/17 SAN FRANCISCOS 30 20 222 66.7 0 0 27 0/0 4 18 9 0 W 22-14
10/24 at New England S 30 19 162 63.3 0 0 20 0/0 3 15 12 1 L 7-13
11/1 MIAMI S 19 11 189 57.9 3 0 47 1/0 2 22 16 0 W 41-14
11/7 at Buffalo S 15 7 141 46.7 1 1 33 1/13 2 14 12 0 L 17-22
11/14 BALTIMORE DID NOT PLAY L 17-20
11/21 at Cleveland DID NOT PLAY W 10-7
11/28 at Arizona DID NOT PLAY W 13-3
12/5 HOUSTON S 27 20 155 74.1 2 1 18 1/5 2 16 11 0 W 29-7
12/12 at Pittsburgh S 31 17 189 54.8 0 3 43 0/0 4 16 9 0 L 6-17
12/19 SEATTLE S 24 18 253 75.0 3 0 34 0/0 1 -1 -1 0 W 37-14
12/26 NEW ENGLAND S 36 22 252 61.1 1 2 36 3/19 3 7 3 0 L 7-23
1/2 at St. Louis S 36 21 181 58.3 1 0 17 6/37 3 17 16 0 L 29-32
1/8/05 at San Diego# S 33 23 279 69.7 2 0 47t 2/9 3 10 06 0 W 20-17
1/15/05 at Pittsburgh# S 33 21 182 63.6 0 1 30 3/17 2 3 04 0 L 17-20
2004 TOTALS 13-13 370 2422,673 65.4 16 9 48 18/103 34 126 16 1 10-6
PLAYOFF TOTALS 2-2 66 44 461 66.7 2 1 47t 5/26 5 13 6 0 1-1
Pennington • 199
2007 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (N.Y. Jets)
PASSING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG TKLD ATT YDS LG TD W/L SCORE
9/9 NEW ENGLAND S 21 16 167 76.2 2 0 17 4/30 1 3 3 0 L 14-38
9/16 at Baltimore DID NOT PLAY L 13-20
9/23 MIAMI S 22 15 124 68.2 2 0 23 1/9 4 -1 2t 1 W 31-28
9/30 at Buffalo S 39 32 291 82.1 1 2 28 1/4 1 1 1 0 L 14-17
10/7 at N.Y. Giants S 36 21 229 58.3 1 3 28 1/7 2 6 4 0 L 24-25
10/14 PHILADELPHIA S 21 11 128 39.3 0 1 27 3/19 4 2 2 0 L 9-16
10/21 at Cincinnati S 31 20 272 64.5 3 1 57t 2/14 3 7 5 0 L 31-38
10/28 BUFFALO S 20 13 106 65.0 0 0 21 3/19 2 5 5 0 L 3-13
11/4 WASHINGTON DID NOT PLAY L 20-23
11/18 PITTSBURGH DID NOT PLAY W 19-16
11/22 at Dallas DID NOT PLAY L 3-34
12/2 at Miami DID NOT PLAY W 40-13
12/9 CLEVELAND DID NOT PLAY L 18-24
12/16 at New England P 38 25 184 65.8 0 0 16 5/40 1 4 4 0 L 10-20
12/23 at Tennessee S 32 26 264 81.3 1 2 48 6/36 2 5 3 0 L 6-10
12/30 KANSAS CITY DID NOT PLAY W 13-10
2007 TOTALS 9/8 260 179 1765 68.8 10 9 57t 26/178 20 32 5 1 4-12
200 • Pennington
CHAD PENNINGTON’S PASSING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG G ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG
Denver 1 40 23 57.5 281 0 1 24 2 70 42 60 525 1 1 34
Kansas City 1 34 26 76.5 235 3 1 19 3 97 69 71.1 736 5 3 33
Oakland 1 22 16 72.7 174 0 0 27 5 118 80 67.8 932 6 1 65
San Diego 1 29 22 75.9 228 1 0 25 3 95 72 75.8 739 4 0 48
AFC West 4 125 87 69.6 918 4 2 27 13 380 263 69.2 2932 16 5 65
AFC Total 12 378 264 69.8 3010 16 6 80 66 1824 1209 66.3 13323 74 47 80
Dallas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - - - 2 81 48 59.3 510 5 5 28
Philadelphia - - - - - - - - 2 45 25 55.6 282 0 2 27
Washington - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC East - - - - - - - - 4 126 73 57.9 792 5 7 28
Chicago - - - - - - - - 2 68 41 60.3 369 1 2 22
Detroit - - - - - - - - 2 48 37 77.1 418 5 2 44
Green Bay - - - - - - - - 2 59 42 71.2 459 6 2 43
Minnesota - - - - - - - - 2 68 53 77.9 663 2 1 50
NFC North - - - - - - - - 8 243 173 71.2 1909 14 7 50
Atlanta - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Carolina - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
New Orleans - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tampa Bay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NFC South - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Arizona 1 20 10 50 112 0 0 20 1 20 10 50 112 0 0 20
St. Louis 1 23 13 56.5 166 0 0 37 3 73 43 58.9 415 2 0 37
San Francisco 1 19 12 63.2 156 2 0 61 2 49 32 65.3 378 2 0 61
Seattle 1 36 22 61.1 209 1 1 39 2 60 40 66.7 462 4 1 39
NFC West 4 98 57 58.1 643 3 1 61 8 202 125 61.9 1367 8 1 61
NFC Total 4 98 57 58.1 643 3 1 61 20 571 371 65 4068 27 15 61
Home 8 255 168 65.9 1968 11 4 64 44 1229 807 65.7 8803 57 30 71
Road 8 221 153 69.2 1685 8 3 80t 42 1166 773 66.3 8588 44 32 80
1st Down 16 193 132 68.4 1713 8 3 64 86 884 602 68.1 6929 35 23 64
2nd Down 16 147 105 71.4 1132 6 0 80t 86 779 513 65.9 5296 35 16 80
3rd Down 16 129 80 62 770 5 4 36 86 696 448 64.4 4961 29 21 71
4th Down 16 7 4 57.1 38 0 0 14 86 36 17 47.2 205 2 2 32
1st Quarter 16 87 61 70.1 702 6 0 61t 86 486 339 69.8 3870 23 7 65
2nd Quarter 16 155 99 63.9 1172 7 3 80t 86 715 464 64.9 4963 30 22 80
3rd Quarter 16 101 73 72.3 858 3 1 64 86 492 339 68.9 3988 20 9 71
4th Quarter 16 133 88 66.2 921 3 3 39 86 686 429 62.5 4495 28 23 64
Overtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 9 56.3 75 0 1 22
Grass 12 374 246 65.8 2880 16 7 80t 43 1034 679 65.7 7753 41 27 80
Turf 4 102 75 73.5 773 3 0 44 49 1361 901 66.2 9638 60 35 71
Sept. 3 83 53 63.9 589 2 1 33 18 456 299 65.6 3367 18 9 71
Oct. 4 119 87 73.1 1121 5 2 80t 22 594 395 66.5 4403 20 19 80
Nov. 5 162 98 60.5 1171 4 3 46 19 534 343 64.2 3949 26 11 65
Dec. 4 112 83 74.1 772 8 1 61t 26 775 522 67.4 5491 36 23 64
Jan. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 21 58.3 181 1 0 17
Games 1-8 8 242 163 67.4 1991 7 4 80t 45 1206 790 65.5 8915 47 32 80
Games 9-16 8 234 158 67.5 1662 12 3 61t 41 1189 790 66.4 8476 54 30 65
Wins 11 312 218 69.9 2370 11 3 64 44 1240 860 69.4 9504 61 15 65
Losses 5 164 103 62.8 1283 8 4 80t 42 1155 720 62.3 7887 40 47 80
Outdoors 13 404 275 68.1 3194 18 7 80t 7 187 128 68.4 1427 10 2 62
Domes 3 72 46 63.9 459 1 0 37 79 2208 1452 65.8 15964 91 60 80
Pennington • 201
LOUSAKA POLITE
FULLBACK 36
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 245
BORN: 9/14/81
COLLEGE: Pittsburgh ’04
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Fifth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Lousaka doesn’t have to go far to relive his high school memories as he and teammate Jason
Taylor are both former Woodland High School Wolverines. The Pittsburgh area school has
several former football players that have joined Polite and Taylor in the NFL including Steve
Breaston (Arizona Cardinals), Ryan Mundy (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Shawntae Spencer, (San
Francisco 49ers).
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was signed by the Dolphins as a free agent on October 16, 2008
. . . Waived by Chicago on August 30, 2008 . . . Signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent
on September 4, 2007 . . . Released by Dallas on September 1, 2007 . . . Re-signed by Dallas
on April 26, 2007 . . . Waived by Dallas on November 7, 2006 . . . Released by Dallas on
October 20, 2006 . . . Re-signed by Dallas on November 2, 2006 . . . Signed to the active roster
by Dallas on December 28, 2004 . . . Released by Dallas on September 5, 2004 and was later
re-signed to the practice squad on November 3, 2004 . . . Originally signed with the Dallas
Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2004.
2008 - Played in 11 games, starting five contests . . . Had 23 carries for 85 yards and added
six catches for 24 yards . . . Also recorded three special teams tackles . . . Carried the ball 12
times on third and fourth-and-one situations, and on 11 occasions he picked up the first down
. . . Seven of those 12 drives resulted in scores (seven touchdowns) . . . Made his Dolphins
debut in a reserve role vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . . Made his first start as a Dolphin and had one
carry for three yards vs. Buffalo (10/26) . . . Started vs. Seattle (11/9) and had two carries for
four yards and added two catches for 17 yards . . . Had three rushes for 20 yards including a
ten-yard run at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Had six carries for 17 yards at N.Y. Jets (12/28) . . . Started
AFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had three carries for 15 yards,
including a career-long 11-yard run.
2007 - Played in five games with Chicago . . . Posted eight special teams tackles.
2006 - Played in 12 games with Dallas . . . Posted seven carries for 18 yards and caught two
passes for 21 yards.
2005 - Played in 14 games with three starts for Dallas . . . Had two carries for eight yards and
caught nine passes for 72 yards and a touchdown.
2004 - Played in one game as a rookie for Dallas . . . Caught one pass for four yards . . . Joined
Cowboys as undrafted rookie free agent.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at the University of Pittsburgh (2000-03) . . . Rushed for 657 yards
and four touchdowns on 180 carries and caught 59 passes for 485 yards and a pair of scores
during collegiate career . . . Was the first three-time captain in Panthers history.
202 • Polite
PERSONAL
Has a daughter, Anya . . . Attended Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh . . . Lettered in
football and track & field . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Fishing and Golf
Tournaments, the Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree and the team’s Thanksgiving meal
giveaway . . . Purchased holiday toys for a family serviced through the Cooperative Feeding
Program . . . Planted trees for the NFL Environmental Program . . . Born September 14, 1981.
LOUSAKA POLITE’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2004 Dallas 1 0 0 0 0.0 00 0 1 4 4.0 0 0
2005 Dallas 14 3 2 8 4.0 06 0 9 72 8.0 15 1
2006 Dallas 12 0 7 18 2.6 04 0 2 21 10.5 12 0
2007 Chicago 5 0 0 0 0.0 00 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2008 Miami 11 5 23 85 3.7 14 0 6 24 4.0 9 0
NFL TOTALS 43 8 32 111 3.5 14 0 18 121 6.7 15 1
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 1 in 2004, 3 in 2005, 2 in 2007, (Miami) 3 in 2008 for total of 9
JOEY PORTER
LINEBACKER 55
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 3/22/77
COLLEGE: Colorado State ’99
ACQUIRED: FA, 2007
NFL: 11th Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
Having always played offense through his first two years in college, Joey was a fan of the
Chicago Bears growing up, especially Walter Payton. Having been raised in California, he also
was a fan of linebacker Junior Seau. That is why he picked No. 55 in his rookie season with the
Steelers, after initially starting out at No. 95. As a former offensive player he still knows what to
do with the ball, having scored three touchdowns in his career, two on fumble returns and one
off an interception. During his tenure in Pittsburgh he even hoped to see some action on the
other side of the ball. “I thought I could help in goal-line situations,” Joey says. “I petitioned
Coach (Bill Cowher), but he didn’t see it that way.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 4 (2002, 2003, 2005, 2008)
Polite/Porter • 203
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a five-year contract with the Dolphins as a free agent on
March 7, 2007 . . . Had been released by Pittsburgh on March 1, 2007 . . . Originally was a third-
round draft choice (73rd overall) of Pittsburgh in 1999.
2008 - Started all 16 games . . . Was named as co-winner (along with QB Chad Pennington) of
the team’s 2008 Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award . . . Ranked seventh on the team with
47 tackles and led the team with 17.5 sacks for a total of 96 yards in losses and had four forced
fumbles . . . Set a new single-season career high in sacks, surpassing the 10.5 sacks he recorded
in 2000 and 2005 as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers . . . His 17.5 sacks is the most by a
Dolphins linebacker in team history, surpassing Bryan Cox’s previous mark of 14 sacks in 1992
. . . Ranked first in the AFC and second in the NFL in sacks . . . Had six tackles including one sack
vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7), tackling Jets quarterback Brett Favre for a six-yard loss . . . Had six tackles
including four sacks for a total of 15 yards in losses at New England (9/21), tackling Patriots
quarterback Matt Cassel three times for 13 yards in losses and QB Kevin O’Connell once for a
two-yard loss, and added a forced fumble on the last of those Cassel sacks . . . It was the first of
four multiple sack games of the season and the 14th multiple sack game of Porter’s career . . .
Was the sixth time in his career that he had three or more sacks in a game . . . The four sacks
also tied Porter’s single-game career high, which he set at Tampa Bay (10/21/01) as a member
of the Pittsburgh Steelers . . . His four sacks are tied for the fourth highest single-game figure in
Dolphins history and are the most since E.J. Junior recorded four sacks on Oct. 6, 1991 at New
England (10/6/91) . . . It also gave him 70.5 sacks for his career at the time, making him the only
player in NFL history to record 10 career interceptions and 70 career sacks . . . Had two tackles
including a half-sack for four yards vs. San Diego (10/5), sharing an eight-yard sack of Charger
quarterback Phillip Rivers with Vonnie Holliday . . . Had three tackles including one sack at
Houston (10/12), tackling Texans’ quarterback Matt Schaub for an eight-yard loss . . . Also had
five quarterback hurries and one pass defensed in that contest . . . Had four tackles including two
sacks vs. Baltimore (10/19), tackling Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco twice for a total of 14 yards
in losses . . . Had four tackles including two sacks vs. Buffalo (10/26), tackling Bills’ quarterback
Trent Edwards twice for a total of seven yards in losses . . . Also had two forced fumbles (one
resulting in a turnover and the other a safety) and a fumble recovery . . . The safety came from
his second sack and forced fumble of the game, sacking Edwards in the end zone and forcing
him to fumble, which was recovered by the Bills’ Duke Preston who was subsequently tackled in
the end zone by Charlie Anderson . . . It was Porter’s second straight multiple sack game . . . Was
named as AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October . . . In his four games during that month
he had 14 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery . . . He notched at least
a half-sack in each of those four games, including two sacks in each of those final two contests
. . . One of his forced fumbles resulted in a safety . . . This was the second Player of the Month
Award for Porter in his career . . . He also earned the honor in October of 2000, when he recorded
17 tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles in five games, helping the Steelers to a 5-0
record that month . . . He was the first Dolphin to come away with the AFC Defensive Player of
the Month award since Jason Taylor was cited in November of 2006, and the first Dolphins
linebacker to be honored since Robert Jones in December of 1998 . . . Had three tackles including
one sack at Denver (11/2), tackling Broncos’ quarterback Jay Cutler for a two-yard loss . . . Had
three tackles including a half-sack for four yards vs. Seattle (11/9), combining with Charlie
Anderson to tackle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace for an eight yard loss . . . Had five
tackles including 1.5 sacks for five yards in losses vs. Oakland (11/16), tackling Raider
quarterback JaMarcus Russell for a five-yard loss and combining with Vonnie Holliday for a sack
of Russell for no gain . . . Had one tackle vs. New England (11/23), a four-yard sack of Patriots
quarterback Matt Cassel . . . Had three tackles including two sacks at Buffalo (12/7), tackling Bills’
quarterback J.P. Losman twice for a total of 20 yards in losses . . . Also had a forced fumble when
he tackled Losman on the second of his two sacks, resulting in a turnover when Vonnie Holliday
recovered the fumble . . . It was Porter’s fourth multiple sack game of 2008 and the 17th multiple
sack game of his career . . . Made game-clinching play vs. San Francisco (12/14), when he
sacked 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill for a seven yard loss on a fourth-and-ten play on the
Dolphins 21-yard line with 1:07 left in the contest to preserve Miami’s 14-9 win . . . Started in AFC
Wild Card Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had three tackles . . .
PRO BOWL: Was named as a starter on the AFC Pro Bowl team . . . It was the fourth Pro
Bowl selection of his career, having also being chosen following the 2002, 2003 and 2005
seasons, all as a member of the Steelers . . . It also was the third time he has been named as a
starter, joining his starts in 2002 and 2005 . . . He was the first Dolphins linebacker to be selected
for the Pro Bowl since Zach Thomas following the 2006 season . . . Overall, Porter is the seventh
linebacker in club history to be chosen, joining Nick Buoniconti (1972-73), Kim Bokamper (1979),
A.J. Duhe (1984), John Offerdahl (1986-90), Bryan Cox (1992, 1994-95) and Thomas (1999-
2003, 2005-06) . . . He also was the fourth Dolphins linebacker to start the game, joining Offerdahl
(1986, 1988-90), Cox (1992), and Thomas (1999, 2002-03, 2006) . . .
204 • Porter
SACKS: Porter had four multiple sack games in 2008 (four sacks at New England (9/21), two
sacks vs. Baltimore (10/19), two sacks vs. Buffalo (10/26) and two sacks at Buffalo (12/7)) and
has 17 multiple sack games in his career . . . Porter had at least a half-sack in nine consecutive
games (Games 3-11), and in those nine games he had a total of 13.5 sacks . . . His total of 17.5
sacks in the most by a Dolphins linebacker in team history:
HIGHEST SINGLE SEASON SACK TOTAL BY A DOLPHINS LINEBACKER
PLAYER YEAR NO.
1. JOEY PORTER 2008 17.5
2. Bryan Cox 1992 14.0
3. Charles Bowser 1984 9.0
In addition, his total of 17.5 sacks is the third-highest total overall in Dolphins history:
His total of 11.5 sacks in his first eight games this year also is the fourth-most in the NFL after
the first eight games of a season since sacks became official in 1982:
Since 2000, his 81 sacks are the most among linebackers and the fourth-most overall during
those nine years (2000-2008):
MOST SACKS IN THE NFL SINCE 2000
PLAYER TEAM(S) SACKS
1. Jason Taylor Miami, WASHINGTON 104.0
2. Michael Strahan N.Y. Giants 89.0
3. John Abraham N.Y. Jets, Atlanta 84.0
3. JOEY PORTER PITTSBURGH, MIAMI 81.0
4. Leonard Little St. Louis 80.5
Porter • 205
Overall, his 83.0 career sacks is the seventh highest total among players who were active in
the NFL in 2008:
2007 - Started 15 of the 16 games in which he played . . . Finished second on the team with
65 tackles and 5.5 sacks . . . Tied for second on the squad with two interceptions . . . Added
five passes defensed and a forced fumble . . . Sack total was the highest by a Dolphins
linebacker since 1995 when Bryan Cox had 7.5 . . . Also became the first Dolphins linebacker
to have two or more interceptions in a season since Zach Thomas in 2003 . . . Only game he
did not start was opener at Washington (9/9) when the Dolphins started with five DBs . . . Over
the final eight games of the season, posted 39 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions and a
forced fumble . . . First sack as a Dolphin came vs. New England (10/21) when he dropped Tom
Brady for a 10-yard loss . . . Accounted for a season-high eight tackles in Monday night game
at Pittsburgh (11/26) when he also came up with his first interception as a Dolphin by picking
off a Ben Roethlisberger pass and returning it 14 yards . . . In game vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2),
recorded five tackles, a sack and an interception of a Kellen Clemens pass . . . For Porter, it
was his first of four sacks over the final five games of the season . . . In addition, it marked the
second time in his career he came up with interceptions in consecutive weeks, having also
done it in games 2-3 of 2002 . . . Had five tackles, including a pair of sacks of Tom Brady, at
New England (12/23), the 13th time in his career that he registered two or more sacks in a
game . . . Forced a fumble on one of the sacks after the Patriots had made it to the Dolphins’
26 . . . Missed the entire preseason schedule after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on
August 7 . . . The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent’s Medical Center
in Birmingham, Ala.
2006 - Started all 14 games in which he played, was inactive for two contests . . . Recorded 64
tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions and five passes defensed . . . Sack total led the squad
. . . Had best game of year in season-opening 28-17 win over Miami (9/7) when he collected
three tackles, two sacks and an interception . . . The interception occurred in the fourth quarter
as he snared a Daunte Culpepper pass and went 42 yards for a touchdown . . . Was inactive for
games vs. Kansas City (10/15) and at Atlanta (10/22) with a hamstring injury . . . Returned to
action at Oakland (10/29) when he registered five tackles, two sacks and an interception . . .
Notched a pair of sacks in the Steelers’ 20-3 win over Tampa Bay (12/3) as he moved past Keith
Willis into fourth on Pittsburgh’s all-time sack list . . . It also marked the 12th time in his career
he accounted for two or more sacks in a game.
2005 - Started all 16 contests . . . Compiled 61 tackles, 10.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, a fumble
recovery two interceptions and six passes defensed . . . Was voted to the third Pro Bowl of his
career . . . Sack total and five forced fumbles both led the team . . . Sack total also tied for eighth
in the AFC, 11th in the NFL and led all NFL linebackers . . . Registered sacks in four of the first
five games of the year . . . Game at Green Bay (11/6) marked his 100th during the regular
season . . . The following week, in 34-21 win over Cleveland (11/13), recorded both a sack and
interception of a Trent Dilfer pass . . . Reached the 50-sack mark of his career at Minnesota
(12/18) when he teamed with Kimo von Oelhoffen for a 4-yard sack of Brad Johnson . . . Brought
home the fourth AFC Defensive Player of the Week Award in his career in a 41-0 win at
Cleveland (12/24), when he posted five tackles, three sacks and a pair of forced fumbles . . .
Started all four playoff games as he totaled 12 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in the
Steelers’ run to the Super Bowl XL title . . . Turned in a 1.5-sack effort in Divisional win at
Indianapolis (1/15/05) . . . Posted a sack of Jake Plummer in AFC Championship Game at
Denver (1/22/06) in which he forced the ball loose and Casey Hampton recovered, leading to a
Steelers touchdown five plays later . . . Following the season, was a second team All-Pro by the
Associated Press as well as an All-AFC selection by Pro Football Weekly.
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2004 - Started all 15 games in which he played . . . Totaled 63 tackles, seven sacks, three forced
fumbles, an interception and seven passes defensed . . . Tackle total ranked fifth on the team
while seven sacks were second, trailing only Aaron Smith’s eight . . . Was named to the second
Pro Bowl squad of his career . . . Had seven tackles, a sack and a forced fumble at Miami (9/26)
. . . Was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time in his career as he
posted a season-high eight tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles in a 34-20 win over New
England (10/31) . . . Sat out game at Cleveland (11/14) after he was ejected following a pre-
game altercation . . . Had a pair of sacks in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 victory over Washington (11/28)
. . . Lone interception of the year came in 20-7 win over Baltimore (12/26) when he picked off a
Kyle Boller pass . . . Opened both postseason matchups . . . Posted nine tackles and a sack
. . . Recorded six tackles and a sack in AFC Championship Game vs. New England (1/23/05).
2003 - Started all 14 games in which he played . . . Was inactive for the first two games of the
year after sustaining a gunshot wound on September 6, which lodged in his right thigh after
entering his left buttocks . . . Finished the year with 62 tackles, five sacks, a fumble recovery and
two passes defensed . . . Posted a sack in his first game back from injury, at Cincinnati (9/21)
. . . Recorded six tackles and a season-high two sacks vs. St. Louis (10/26) . . . Produced a
season-high 10 tackles in finale at Baltimore (12/28).
2002 - Started all 16 games . . . Recorded a career-high 89 tackles . . . Also tallied nine sacks,
two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, four interceptions for 153 yards in returns and eight
passes defensed, and was selected to the first Pro Bowl of his career . . . Tackle total led the
team while sack figure tied with Jason Gildon for first . . . Four interceptions tied with Brent
Alexander for the team lead while 153 yards in returns represented a team high . . . Following
the season, was a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting
News and Pro Football Weekly . . . Despite the fact that the Steelers dropped a 30-17 decision
vs. Oakland (9/15), was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week when he totaled 10 tackles,
three sacks and two interceptions for 114 yards in returns, the second time in his career he
earned that honor . . . All three sacks and both interceptions came off Raiders QB Rich Gannon
. . . Returned one of his interceptions a career-long 84 yards and led to a Steelers touchdown
. . . Notched his third interception in two games when he snared a Tim Couch pass in a 16-13
win over Cleveland (9/29) . . . Accounted for his second multiple-sack game of the season at
Cincinnati (10/13) when he posted a pair of sacks, in addition to a forced fumble, which was
recovered by Casey Hampton, who returned it 36 yards to the Bengals’ 7, leading to a
Pittsburgh touchdown three plays later . . . Was credited with a sack of Michael Vick as he also
forced fumble and recovered it on the same play in 34-34 finish vs. Atlanta (11/10). . . Started
both postseason contests and had 15 tackles and a sack, which came in First-Round win over
Cleveland (1/5/03).
2001 - Started all 15 regular season games in which he appeared . . . Matched tackle total from
previous year with 72 total stops . . . Added nine sacks, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery
and three passes defensed . . . Sack total tied for second on the team, along with Kendrell Bell,
trailing only Jason Gildon’s figure of 12 . . . Posted seven tackles, a career-high four sacks and
a pass defensed in a 17-10 win at Tampa Bay (10/21) . . . For his performance, was named AFC
Defensive Player of the Week . . . Had seven stops and a pair of sacks vs. Baltimore (11/4) . . .
In 47-14 win over Detroit (12/23), recorded a sack of Lions QB Mike McMahon in which he
forced the ball loose and Jason Gildon recovered and returned it 27 yards for a TD . . . Was
inactive for finale vs. Cleveland (1/6/02) with a shoulder injury . . . Returned for playoffs as he
started both postseason contests, and compiled 11 tackles, a sack and three passes defensed
. . . Initial sack of playoff career came in Divisional win over Baltimore (1/20/02) when he tackled
Elvis Grbac for a 5-yard loss.
2000 - Started all 16 games . . . Posted 72 total tackles, 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble
recovery, an interception and three passes defensed . . . Added one special teams tackle on the
year . . . Sack total ranked second on the squad, trailing only Jason Gildon’s 13.5 . . . In fact, the
24 sacks by the pair marked a Steelers single-season record for a tandem . . . Recorded eight
tackles, a season-high three sacks and a forced fumble in 15-0 win vs. Cincinnati (10/15) . . .
Tackled Scott Mitchell in the end zone on one of his sacks for the first safety of his career . . . It
also marked the third straight game in which accounted for a sack . . . Collected a season-high
10 tackles, in addition to a pair of sacks, in a 9-6 win at Baltimore (10/29) . . . Notched the first
interception of his career the week afterwards at Tennessee (11/5) when he snared a Steve
McNair pass . . . The following week vs. Philadelphia (11/12), recovered a Stanley Pritchett
fumble and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown.
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1999 - Played in 16 regular season games, all in a reserve role as a rookie . . . On defense
recorded 15 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery . . . Had 15 stops on
special teams as well, a figure which ranked fifth on the club . . . Initial sack of NFL career came
in debut, at Cleveland (9/12), when in addition to a sack, had a forced fumble of Tim Couch . . .
Was credited with a season-high four special teams tackles vs. Jacksonville (10/3) . . . Had most
productive performance of rookie campaign in season finale vs. Tennessee (1/2/00), when he
recorded a season-best eight tackles . . . Included in this total was a sack of Neil O’Donnell in
which he forced a fumble, recovered it and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Colorado State (1995-98) . . . Began his career as an H-Back
before being moved to the defensive line for his junior season of 1997 . . . In two seasons on
defense, totaled 88 tackles, 28 stops for loss and 22 sacks . . . As a senior, was a first-team All-
Western Athletic Conference selection and a third-team All-America pick when he amassed 53
tackles and a school single-season record 15 sacks, the third-highest total in Division I-A that
year . . . Majored in exercise and sports science.
PERSONAL
Married (Christy) with two daughters, Jayla and Jasmine, and two sons, Joey, Jr. and Jacob
. . . Family resides in Bakersfield, Calif . . . Was a two-time all-conference pick as a wide receiver
and wingback at Foothills (Calif.) High School . . . Lettered twice in both football and basketball
. . . Son of Debra Porter and Richard Hunter . . . Has one brother and two sisters . . . Participated
in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Golf Tournament . . . Emceed the live auction for the Miami
Dolphins Foundation’s Fishing Tournament’s Awards Dinner . . . Took part in and emceed the
team’s Holiday Toy Event . . . Full name is Joey Eugene Porter, born March 22, 1977 in Kansas
City, Mo.
JOEY PORTER’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
1999 Pittsburgh 16 0 15 11 4 2.0 15.0 0 0 – 0 0 2 2 50
2000 Pittsburgh 16 16 72 49 23 10.5 60.5 1 0 0 0 3 2 1 32
2001 Pittsburgh 15 15 72 60 12 9.0 62.0 0 0 – 0 3 3 1 0
2002 Pittsburgh 16 16 89 73 16 9.0 56.0 4 153 84 0 8 2 2 6
2003 Pittsburgh 14 14 62 47 15 5.0 43.0 0 0 – 0 2 0 1 0
2004 Pittsburgh 15 15 63 45 18 7.0 51.0 1 3 3 0 7 3 0 0
2005 Pittsburgh 16 16 61 46 15 10.5 70.0 2 9 9 0 6 5 1 0
2006 Pittsburgh 14 14 64 43 21 7.0 45.0 2 49 42t 1 5 0 0 0
2007 Miami 16 15 65 56 9 5.5 27.5 2 19 14 0 5 1 0 0
2008 Miami 16 16 47 36 11 17.5 96.0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0
NFL TOTALS 154 137 610 466 144 83.0 526.0 12 233 84 1 40 22 9 88
MIAMI TOTALS 32 31 112 92 20 23.0 123.5 2 19 14 0 6 5 1 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Defensive Touchdowns: 1 fumble return (46 yards) in 1999, 1 fumble return (32 yards) in 2000, 1
interception return (42 yards) in 2006
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Safeties: 1 in 2000
Special Teams Tackles: 15 in 1999, 1 in 2000 for total of 16
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 10 at Baltimore, 10/29/00
10 vs. Oakland, 9/15/02
10 at Baltimore, 12/28/03
Sacks: 4 at New England, 9/21/08
4 at Tampa Bay, 10/21/01
3 vs. Cincinnati, 10/15/00
3 vs. Oakland, 9/15/02
3 vs. New England, 10/31/04
3 at Cleveland, 12/24/05
2, 11 times (last: at Buffalo, 12/7/08)
MATT ROTH
LINEBACKER 98
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 275
BORN: 10/14/82
COLLEGE: Iowa ’05
ACQUIRED: D2, 2005
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Fourth Season
FINS FACT
At every level of football, Matt has always exhibited a great deal of intensity. He credits his
brother and father for that. “I had an older brother and he always pushed me and my dad
pushed me,” Matt says. “Being competitive became second nature. I mean, we get along great
now, but we were always competing and the neighborhood kids were always outside. So
instincts took over.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Second-round draft choice (46th overall) of Miami in 2005, with a
choice obtained from Kansas City in the Patrick Surtain deal.
2008 - Played in all 16 games, including a career high 14 starts . . . Moved to the outside
linebacker position after playing defensive end his first three years in the league . . . Ranked
fifth on the team with a career-high 53 tackles . . . Was second on the team with a career-high
5.0 sacks for 27 yards in losses . . . Had five tackles including one sack vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . .
Tied for second on the team with five stops, including one sack, vs. San Diego (10/5), when he
tackled Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers for a nine-yard loss . . . Had two tackles including
one sack vs. Oakland (11/16), tackling Raiders running back Darren McFadden for a five-yard
loss on an option play . . . Had five tackles including one sack vs. San Francisco (12/14),
tackling quarterback Shaun Hill for a seven-yard loss . . . Had four tackles including one sack
at Kansas City (12/21), tackling Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen for a six-yard loss . . . That
sack came on a fourth-and-one on the Kansas City 26 yard line with 3:41 left in the game to
end the Chiefs’ penultimate possession of the game with the Dolphins leading by the eventual
38-31 final score . . . Had three tackles, including one tackle for loss, vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) in
the AFC Wild-Card game.
2007 - Played in 13 games, including nine starts . . . Was inactive for three contests . . . Totaled
44 tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed . . . Sack total ranked third on
the team and second among linemen . . . First sack of the year came vs. Oakland (9/30), when
he established a season-high with six tackles . . . Added second sack vs. Giants in London
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(10/28), when he matched his season best figure for tackles . . . Also forced a fumble and
batted down a pass in the Giants game . . . Sack and forced fumble occurred on the same play
as he stripped Eli Manning of the ball and Jason Taylor recovered at the Dolphins’ 49, leading
to a field goal eight plays later . . . Sustained a groin injury in game vs. Buffalo (11/11) and was
inactive each of the next two weeks and three of the next four . . . After first two games on the
inactive list, returned for contest vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) when he notched his third sack of the year
. . . Opened finale vs. Cincinnati (12/30) – his first start since the injury – and collected four
tackles.
2006 - Played in all 16 games in a reserve role and saw his time expand in the Dolphins’
rotating line scheme . . . Totaled 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three forced fumbles . . . Recorded
a season-high five tackles vs. New England (10/8) . . . In 24-20 win over Minnesota (11/19),
registered four tackles . . . Included in his total was a forced fumble of Chester Taylor in the
fourth quarter that was recovered by Renaldo Hill and returned 48 yards for a touchdown,
giving the Dolphins a 17-13 lead . . . Turned in the most productive game of his career the
following week in Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit (11/23), when he notched two sacks and a
forced fumble . . . With the Lions at the Dolphins’ 25 in the fourth quarter, stripped the ball from
Jon Kitna and Vonnie Holliday recovered . . . In 21-0 win over New England (12/10), collected
three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, as the Dolphins held the Patriots to 189 total net yards . . .
Also forced a fumble in the game.
2005 - Played in all 16 games in a reserve role during his rookie season . . . Amassed 22
tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed . . . Posted a season-high six tackles
vs. Kansas City (10/21) . . . Had most productive game of the season vs. N.Y. Jets (12/18) when
he came up with his first NFL sack and the initial fumble recovery of his career . . . Scooped
up a Cedric Houston fumble in the third quarter that was forced by Derrick Pope . . . Sack
occurred in the fourth quarter when he tackled Brooks Bollinger for a 6-yard loss.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Iowa (2001-04) who started his final two years . . . Opened 26 of
the 50 games in which he played during his career and registered 167 tackles, 43 stops for
loss, 30 sacks, eight forced fumbles and a fumble recovery . . . Was a first-team All-Big Ten
selection and second-team All-America pick as a senior when he started all 12 games and
posted 49 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles . . . Was a first-team All-Big Ten pick
as a junior as well when he was credited with career-high totals of 51 tackles, 16 stops for loss,
12 sacks and four forced fumbles . . . Ranked second in the Big Ten and 13th nationally,
averaging 0.88 sacks per game . . . Had three sacks against Illinois, which tied a career high
. . . Moved to defensive end from linebacker for his sophomore season . . . Despite starting only
one game that year, recorded 48 tackles and 10 sacks . . . Established a career high with three
sacks against Michigan State . . . Majored in health.
PERSONAL
Attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Ill . . . Was a consensus All-America pick as a
senior when he played linebacker and fullback . . . As a senior, compiled 161 tackles, four
sacks, 23 stops for loss, 10 forced fumbles and a state-record 12 blocked kicks . . . Also lettered
four times in wrestling, where he captured the state title as a senior with a record of 31-0 . . .
Won school Academic Merit honors . . . Was the Illinois High School Athlete of the Year as a
senior . . . Has participated in the Dolphins Golf and Fishing Tournaments, both of which benefit
the Miami Dolphins Foundation . . . Has taken part in the team’s annual turkey giveaway . . .
Has spoken to at-risk kids in the Broward County Court System . . . Has taken part in events
which benefit the Broward Partnership for the homeless and the Cooperative Feeding Program
. . . Has participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring while having made visits to children’s
hospitals and VA hospitals . . . Also has been a part of the team’s Junior Angler Fishing Clinic
in which he taught kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County how to fish . . . Has
donated money to help resurrect the youth football program in his hometown of Villa Park, Ill
. . . If he was not playing football, would probably be a fireman . . . Enjoys fishing in spare time
. . . Lists “A Bronx Tale” as favorite movie, “Seinfeld” as favorite television show, and 3 Doors
Down as favorite musical group . . . Full name is Matthew M. Roth, born October 14, 1982 in
Villa Park, Ill.
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MATT ROTH’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2005 Miami 16 0 22 15 7 1.0 6.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
2006 Miami 16 0 37 24 13 3.5 24.5 0 0 – 0 0 3 0 0
2007 Miami 13 9 44 35 9 3.0 17.0 0 0 – 0 1 1 0 0
2008 Miami 16 14 53 46 7 5.0 27.0 0 0 – 0 4 2 0 0
NFL TOTALS 61 23 156 120 36 12.5 74.5 0 0 – 0 5 6 1 0
JUSTIN SMILEY
GUARD 65
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 310
BORN: 11/11/81
COLLEGE: Alabama ’05
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (S.F.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Justin grew up in the Southeast Georgia town of Ellabell with a population of about 2,500.
Nevertheless, his mother, Terri White, drove him 30 miles each way so that he could attend
Southeast Bulloch High School in Brooklet, Ga., the same school where his mother, his
grandparents and all of his cousins went. The school had a total enrollment of about 450 when
Justin was there, and he is the only player in school history to have received a football
scholarship to a Division I-A school. In fact, in 2006, the school retired his #78 jersey.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a five-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free
agent from San Francisco on March 1, 2008 . . . Originally a second-round draft choice (46th
overall) of San Francisco in 2004, the sixth offensive lineman selected overall.
2008 - Started the first 12 games of the year at left guard . . . Part of a Dolphins offensive line
that led to 216 yards rushing at New England (9/21) and 222 rushing yards (11/16) vs. Oakland
. . . Suffered an injury to his right ankle and leg that sidelined him for the remainder of the game
at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Was placed on injured reserve on December 4th due to the ankle . . .
Underwent surgery on Dec. 4 at Broward General Medical Center to address that injury.
2007 - Started the first eight games of the year at right guard . . . Sustained a right shoulder
injury in game at Atlanta (11/4) and was placed on injured reserve on November 8 . . . In the
eight games that Smiley started, the 49ers averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
2006 - Started all 16 games at right guard . . . Key part of a line that led a running game which
ranked third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL, as it averaged 135.8 yards per outing . . . In
addition, average per rush attempt of 4.9 was second-best in the NFC and in the NFL . . . Unit
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led the way for Frank Gore, who topped the NFC with 1,695 yards rushing and eight TDs on 312
attempts, as he set a 49ers’ single-season rushing record . . . Gore’s total included a franchise
single-game record of 212 yards rushing in a 20-14 win over Seattle on November 19 . . . As a
team, San Francisco surpassed the 100-yard rushing plateau 11 times on the season while they
eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice . . . In addition, the 49ers allowed only 35 sacks on the season,
while they did not yield one in four games and permitted just one on three occasions.
2005 - Opened all 16 contests at left guard . . . Along with RT Kwame Harris, was one of only
two 49ers offensive players to start every game at the same position in ‘05 . . . Part of a line
that helped pave the way for rookie running back Frank Gore to amass a rushing average of
4.8 yards per carry, as he was the NFL’s third-leading rusher among rookies with 608 yards
and three TDs on 127 attempts, despite missing two games . . . In game at Tennessee (11/27),
made a touchdown saving tackle of Titans LB Keith Bulluck at the 7-yard line following an
interception, forcing Tennessee into settling for a field goal four plays afterward.
2004 - Started nine of the 16 games in which he played at right guard as a rookie . . . Initial start
of NFL career came in week three contest at Seattle (9/26), the first of nine straight games in
which he would start . . . The 49ers produced a minimum of 317 total net yards in five of his nine
starts, including a high of 448 yards in a 31-28 overtime win over Arizona (10/10).
COLLEGE
Was a three-year letterman (2001-03) at Alabama . . . Started 36 games over those three
seasons and did not allow a sack . . . Was a two-time recipient of the team’s Sylvester Croom
Commitment to Excellence Award and won the Mal Moore Leadership Award in his final year
. . . Was a consensus first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection in 2003 when he
opened every game at left guard . . . Redshirted as a true freshman in 2000 . . . Entered the
draft with one year of eligibility still remaining . . . Holds the school weight room record in hang
clean with a 415-pound lift . . . Majored in criminal justice.
PERSONAL
Married to, Missy, a former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader . . . Couple has two sons, Justin
Jr. and Jett . . . Attended Southeast Bulloch High School in Brooklet, Ga., where he lettered as
a defensive lineman . . . Cousin, Dusty Ziegler, was an offensive lineman at Notre Dame and
then went on to a career in the NFL with Buffalo and the Giants . . . Is an avid outdoorsman,
enjoys hunting, fishing and camping in spare time . . . Also took up playing the drums in 2007
. . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic and Fishing Tournament
. . . Took part in a Special Olympics walk . . . Full name is Justin Smiley, born November 11,
1981 in Ellabell, Ga.
JUSTIN SMILEY’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: (San Francisco) 2004: 16/9, 2005: 16/16, 2006: 16/16, 2007: 8/8 (Miami) 2008: 12/12
NFL TOTALS: 68/61
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PAUL SOLIAI
DEFENSIVE TACKLE 96
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 355
BORN: 12/30/83
COLLEGE: Utah ’07
ACQUIRED: D4, 2007
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
As a youngster growing up in Pago Pago, American Samoa, Paul enjoyed playing rugby. He
participated in the sport during his summers in college, primarily to keep up his conditioning.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was a fourth-round draft choice (108th overall) of the Dolphins in
2007.
2008 - Played in 14 games, all in a reserve role . . . Had three tackles on the season . . . Was
inactive vs. Baltimore (10/19) and at St. Louis (11/30) after being suspended both games for a
violation of team regulations . . . Played in a reserve role in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore
(1/4/09) and had one tackle and a forced fumble.
2007 - Played in eight games, all in a reserve role, as a rookie . . . Dressed but did not play in
four games and was inactive for four contests . . . Registered three tackles on the year . . . Did
not see action over the final four contests, the last three of which he was inactive.
COLLEGE
Was a two-year letterman at Utah (2005-06) . . . Played in 24 games with 12 starts and
collected 40 tackles, five stops for loss, 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and
a fumble recovery . . . Opened all 12 contests in which he appeared at nose tackle as a senior
when he recorded 35 tackles, 3.5 stops for loss, 2.5 sacks, four passes defensed, a forced
fumble and a fumble recovery . . . Also blocked a PAT . . . Was a second-team All-Mountain
West Conference selection . . . Redshirted in 2004 after transferring following a two-year stint
at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College (2002-03) where he played offensive guard . . . Earned
JUCO All-America honors in his final season and was a two-time All-Jayhawk Community
College Conference pick . . . Majored in sociology.
PERSONAL
Married (Letasha) . . . Attended Nuuuli Poly-Tech in Pago Pago, American Samoa . . . Lettered
in football, basketball, soccer and volleyball . . . In football, played linebacker and served as
team captain . . . Is one of eight children of Florence Levao, who played softball at San
Francisco State . . . Stepfather is the Reverend Foto Levao . . . Participated in the Miami
Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic . . . Took part in the team’s Thanksgiving Meal
Giveaway . . . Visited a Kids In Distress foster home . . . Full name is Paul Fuapapa Soliai, born
December 30, 1983 in Orange County, Calif.
PAUL SOLIAI’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2007 Miami 8 0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Miami 14 0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 22 0 6 6 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
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PAUL SOLIAI’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2008 Miami 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 1 0 0
RANDY STARKS
DEFENSIVE END 94
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 305
BORN: 12/14/83
COLLEGE: Maryland ’05
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Tenn.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Randy chose to attend the University of Maryland over Penn State because he thought that
going to Maryland would improve the chances that his father, Randolph, Sr., and his mother,
Beverly, would be able to attend all of his games. In his three years with the Terps, they did
not miss a single game he played. During his first two seasons, they drove to most of his road
games, sometimes leaving on Thursdays to make it in time to see their only son play. In his
final season, they flew to all of the Terps’ road games. In Starks’ first four NFL seasons, his
parents did not miss a Titans home game.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a five-year contract as an unrestricted free agent from
Tennessee on March 1, 2008 . . . Originally was the first of two third-round draft choices of the
Titans (71st overall) in 2004, with a selection obtained from Houston in a draft-day trade.
2008 - Played in all 16 games with four starts . . . Totaled 29 tackles, one interception he returned
for eight yards and three sacks for 12.5 yards in losses . . . Had four tackles and one sack at
Arizona (9/14), tackling Cardinals’ quarterback Kurt Warner for a seven-yard loss . . . Had two
tackles and first career interception at New England (9/21), picking off a Matt Cassel pass and
returning it eight yards . . . Had five tackles vs. Baltimore (10/19) . . . Notched a half-sack vs.
Seattle (11/9), combining with Vonnie Holliday to tackle Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace
for a two-yard loss . . . Recorded two tackles, including a half-sack for a 4.5-yard loss at Buffalo
(12/7), combining with Reggie Torbor on a nine-yard sack of Bills quarterback J.P. Losman . . .
Tallied one sack at Kansas City (12/21), tackling Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen for no gain
. . . Was inactive for AFC Wildcard Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Played in 14 games with four starts . . . Was inactive for two games . . . Totaled 39 tackles
and a fumble recovery . . . In Monday night game at New Orleans (9/24), recovered a Drew
Brees fumble at the Titans’ 49 in the fourth quarter that was forced by Travis LaBoy . . . The
turnover resulted in a Tennessee touchdown 10 plays later, giving them a 24-14 lead as they
went on for a 31-14 win . . . Notched a career-high 10 tackles vs. Jacksonville (11/11) as he
tied for the team lead that day . . . Saw action as a reserve in First-Round Playoff game at San
Diego (1/6/07) . . . Recorded two tackles.
2006 - Appeared in all 16 games including eight starts . . . Collected 56 tackles, three sacks
and two fumble recoveries . . . Posted a season-high six tackles in opener vs. N.Y. Jets (9/10)
. . . In addition, recovered a Chad Pennington fumble at the Jets’ 1 in the fourth quarter that led
to a touchdown on the next play from scrimmage, and along with the two-point conversion tied
the game at 16 apiece . . . Matched that tackle total the following week at San Diego (9/17)
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. . . In game at Philadelphia (11/19) recovered a Jeff Garcia fumble and returned it 26 yards
before lateraling to Keith Bulluck, who went the final 16 yards for a touchdown in the Titans’
31-16 victory . . . Registered first full sack of the season at Houston (12/10), his first of 2.5
sacks over a three-week span.
2005 - Started all 16 games for the Titans . . . Accounted for 78 tackles and three sacks . . .
Had eight tackles and a half sack vs. Baltimore (9/18) as the Titans held the Ravens to just 14
yards rushing on 13 attempts in a 25-10 win . . . First full sack of the season came the following
week at St. Louis (9/25) . . . Matched his season-high total for tackles with eight in a 13-10
victory over Houston (12/11) as the Titans limited the Texans to 234 yards of total offense . . .
In Christmas Eve game at Miami (12/24), registered seven tackles and 1.5 sacks, the second
time in his career he accounted for more than one sack in a game.
2004 - As a rookie, played in 14 games with eight starts . . . Was inactive for two contests . . .
Totaled 53 tackles, 4.5 sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pass defensed
. . . Also blocked a field goal on special teams . . . Sack total led all NFL rookie defensive tackles
while the figure ranked second overall among AFC rookies, trailing only Kansas City DE Jared
Allen (9.0) . . . The total also was good for fourth on the team . . . Made NFL debut, in a reserve
role, in opener at Miami (9/11) when he was credited with three tackles, including a 7-yard
sack of A.J. Feeley in the Titans’ 17-7 win as they held the Dolphins to 263 yards of total
offense . . . Was then inactive for each of the next two games . . . Made first start of NFL career
vs. Cincinnati (10/31) when he tallied five tackles and a half-sack in the Titans’ 27-20 victory
as they held the Bengals to 274 yards of total offense . . . Had five tackles, a sack and a forced
fumble vs. Chicago (11/14) . . . Accounted for six tackles, including a career-high two sacks, at
Houston (11/28) when he dropped David Carr twice for 16 yards . . . In addition, blocked a Kris
Brown 41-yard field goal attempt as time expired in the first half . . . The following week at
Indianapolis (12/5), established a season high with seven tackles, while also recovering a
Peyton Manning fumble . . . Matched that season-high tackle total the week afterwards vs.
Kansas City (12/13) when he also recovered a Trent Green fumble at the Chiefs’ 17 in the
fourth quarter which led to a Titans field goal four plays later.
COLLEGE
Was a three-year letterman at Maryland (2001-03) who played in 38 games with 28 starts in
his career for the Terps . . . Amassed 201 tackles, 17.5 sacks and 34 stops for loss during that
time . . . Also forced three fumbles, recovered two fumbles and knocked down nine passes
. . . Was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference pick in his final season of 2003 when he
started every game and posted 73 tackles, 14.5 stops for loss and 7.5 sacks . . . Also opened
every contest as a sophomore in ’02 when he tallied 93 tackles, 12.5 stops for loss and 6.5
sacks as he was a second-team All-ACC selection . . . Left school with one year of eligibility
still remaining . . . Majored in family studies.
PERSONAL
Single with a son, Trey . . . Attended Westlake High School in Waldforf, Md . . . Played both
offensive and defensive tackle, and was regarded as one of the top lineman coming out of high
school his senior year . . . Earned three letters in basketball and finished his prep career with
1,011 points and 682 rebounds . . . Was named Southern Maryland’s Basketball Player of the
Year by Washington Post as a senior, helping the team to finish with a 23-3 record as they
played in the state championship game . . . Also was the leading scorer and rebounder in
Southern Maryland as junior . . . Spent most of the first five years of his life in Germany . . . His
father, Randolph, served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany
before being re-deployed to Ft. Belvoir, Va . . . Would like to teach in elementary school after
football career . . . In April 2007, hosted his first football camp at Suitland (Md.) High School,
which is not far from the University of Maryland and his home of Waldorf . . . Lists “Friday After
Next” as favorite movie, “Martin” as favorite television show, “The Diplomats” as favorite
recording artist, Denzel Washington as favorite actor and his mother’s meatloaf as favorite food
. . . Full name is Randolph Starks Jr., born on December 14, 1983 in Petersburg, Va.
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RANDY STARKS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 Tennessee 14 8 53 28 25 4.5 36.0 0 0 – 0 1 1 2 0
2005 Tennessee 16 16 78 40 38 3.0 24.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Tennessee 16 8 56 36 20 3.0 19.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 2 26
2007 Tennessee 14 4 39 21 18 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
2008 Miami 16 4 29 22 7 3.0 12.5 1 8 8 0 3 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 76 40 255 147 108 13.5 91.5 1 8 8 0 4 1 5 26
ADDITIONAL STATS
Blocked Kicks: 1 FG in 2004
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 10 vs. Jacksonville, 11/11/07
Sacks: 2 at Houston, 11/28/04
1.5 at Miami, 12/24/05
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JASON TAYLOR
LINEBACKER 99
HEIGHT: 6-6
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 9/1/74
COLLEGE: Akron ’97
ACQUIRED: D3a, 1997
NFL: 13th Season
DOLPHINS: 12th Season
FINS FACT
Jason has participated in numerous off-field events and charities throughout his NFL career. But
the one that undoubtedly touched him the most was in May of 2003 when he and Zach Thomas
visited various military bases throughout Germany, as part of a USO/NFL Tour. “It was one of
the most unbelievable things I’ve done in my life,” Taylor said. “It was a very emotional trip, really
touching, sometimes tearjerking.” After witnessing some of the things that he did, Taylor found
a new perspective on the game that he plays for a living. “Football is like chess, not war,” Taylor
said. “What we do is a game. My job is important to a point. If I make a mistake or don’t do my
job, it’s a touchdown for the other team. If they don’t do their jobs, somebody gets killed. What
these young men and women do is life and death. Nobody’s dead if I make a mistake.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 6 (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with Dolphins as a free agent on May 13, 2009, after
release by Washington on March 2 . . . Traded by Dolphins to the Redskins for a second-round
pick in 2009 and a sixth-round pick in 2010 on July 20, 2008 . . . Was the first of four third-round
draft choices (73rd overall) of the Dolphins in 1997.
2008 - Played in 13 regular season games with eight starts for the Washington Redskins . . .
Was inactive for three additional contests due to injury . . . Finished season with 29 tackles (21
solo), 3.5 sacks, nine passes defensed and one forced fumble . . . Had three tackles, one sack
and one pass defensed vs. New Orleans (9/14), posting his first career sack as a member of
the Redskins and was part of a defensive front that limited RB Reggie Bush to 28 rushing
yards on 10 carries (2.8 avg.) . . . Posted a tackle and three passes deflections vs. Arizona
(9/21), including a pair on consecutive plays on the goal line to hold the Cardinals to a field
goal . . . Sustained a left calf injury against the Cardinals . . . Had surgery on September 22 on
his left calf to avoid potential nerve damage . . . Injury ended starting streak at 133 consecutive
games – the seventh-longest streak among active players at that point . . . Started at SLB but
played the majority of the game at DE at Seattle (11/23), totaling five tackles (one tackle for
loss) and providing pressure which limited QB Matt Hasselbeck to 12-of-24 passing for just 103
yards and two interceptions with a passer rating of 54.7 . . . Totaled five tackles, a forced fumble
and a season-high two sacks vs. Philadelphia (12/21) and helped limit RB Brian Westbrook to
45 rushing yards on 12 carries (3.8 avg.) . . . The forced fumble, which came on one of his two
sacks of Donovan McNabb, was recovered by London Fletcher and helped set up a 1-yard
Clinton Portis touchdown . . . Marked his 23rd career game with at least two sacks . . .
SACKS OVER THE LAST NINE YEARS: Since 2000, Taylor has amassed 104.0 sacks,
including double-digit totals on six occasions . . . His sack total over this nine-year span is the
most in the NFL . . .
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MOST SACKS IN THE NFL SINCE 2000
PLAYER TEAM(S) SACKS
1. JASON TAYLOR MIAMI, WASHINGTON 104.0
2. Michael Strahan N.Y. Giants 89.0
3. John Abraham N.Y. Jets, Atlanta 84.0
3. Joey Porter Pittsburgh, Miami 81.0
4. Leonard Little St. Louis 80.5
CAREER SACKS: His 120.5 career sacks is the highest total among players who were
active in the NFL in 2008:
With a sack of Bears quarterback Rex Grossman on November 5, 2006 at Chicago, Taylor
became the 23rd NFL player to record 100 career sacks since the statistic became official in
1982 . . . Taylor’s total of 120.5 is now 14th in NFL annals:
SACKS BY QUARTERBACK: Taylor’s 120.5 career sacks have been spread among 63
different quarterbacks . . . The quarterback against whom he has recorded the most sacks is
Tom Brady, with 9.5 . . . His total includes sacks against a pair of brother tandems, having
recorded two sacks of the Hasselbecks (Tim and Matt, 1 each) and the McCowns (Josh and
Luke, 1 each) . . .
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TAYLOR’S CAREER SACKS BY QUARTERBACK
Tom Brady (New England Patriots): 9.5 sacks (1 on 10/7/01; 2 on 10/6/02; 1 on 10/19/03; 1.5 on
12/7/03; 1 on 12/20/04; 1 on 11/13/05; 1 on 10/8/06; 1 on 12/23/07)
Drew Bledsoe (Bills; Patriots): 6.5 sacks (1 on 11/23/97 (NE); 0.5 on 11/21/99 (NE); 2 on 12/1/02
(BUF); 3 on 12/21/03 (BUF))
Rob Johnson (Buffalo Bills): 6 sacks (2 on 9/13/98; 1 on 10/8/00; 3 on 12/3/00)
Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts): 5 sacks (1 on 9/6/98; 1 on 12/17/00; 1 on 11/11/01; 1 on
12/10/01; 1 on 11/2/03; )
Chad Pennington (New York Jets): 5 sacks (1 on 11/10/02; 1 on 12/28/03; 1 on 10/3/04; 1 on
10/8/06; 1 on 12/25/06)
Vinny Testaverde (New York Jets): 4.5 sacks (2 on 10/4/98; 1 on 10/23/00; 1 on 9/22/02; 0.5 on
9/14/03)
Rich Gannon (Oakland Raiders): 4 sacks (1 on 10/31/99; 3 on 12/15/02)
Brooks Bollinger (N.Y. Jets): 3 sacks (3 on 12/18/05)
Drew Brees (San Diego Chargers; New Orleans Saints: 2 sacks (2 on 11/24/02 (S.D.); 1 on 9/14/08
(N.O.))
Kerry Collins (Oakland Raiders): 3 sacks (3 on 11/27/05)
Brett Favre (Green Bay Packers): 3 sacks (1 on 10/29/00; 2 on 10/22/06)
Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles): 3 sacks (1 on 12/15/03; 2 on 12/21/08)
Tim Rattay (San Francisco 49ers): 3 sacks (3 on 11/28/04)
Tony Banks (Baltimore Ravens): 2.5 sacks (2.5 on 9/17/00)
Charlie Batch (Detroit Lions; Pittsburgh Steelers): 2 sacks (1 on 11/5/00 (DET); 1 on 9/7/06 (PIT))
Kyle Boller (Baltimore Ravens): 2 sacks (2 on 12/16/07)
David Carr (Houston Texans): 2 sacks (2 on 10/1/06)
Kellen Clemens (N.Y. Jets): 2 sacks (2 on 12/2/07)
Brian Griese (Denver Broncos): 2 sacks (2 on 10/13/02)
Jim Harbaugh (Indianapolis Colts): 2 sacks (1 on 12/14/97, 1 on 8/31/97)
Kelly Holcomb (Buffalo Bills): 2 sacks (2 on 10/9/05)
Donald Hollas (Oakland Raiders): 2 sacks (2 on 12/6/98)
JP Losman (Buffalo Bills): 2 sacks (1 on 12/17/06; 1 on 11/11/07)
Neil O’Donnell (Tennessee Titans; New York Jets): 2 sacks (1 on 10/12/97 (NYJ); 1 on 9/9/01(TT))
Doug Pederson (Green Bay Packers; Philadelphia Eagles): 2 sacks (1 on 10/24/99 (PHI); 1 on
11/4/02 (GB))
Matt Schaub (Houston Texans): 2 sacks (2 on 10/7/07)
Jeff Blake (Baltimore Ravens): 1.5 sacks (1.5 on 11/17/02)
Daunte Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings): 1.5 sacks (1.5 on 12/21/02)
David Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars): 1.5 sacks (1.5 on 12/3/06)
Alex Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills): 1.5 sacks (1.5 on 11/25/01)
Derek Anderson (Cleveland Browns): 1 sack (1 on 10/14/07)
Steve Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers): 1 sack (1 on 11/15/98)
Marc Bulger (St. Louis Rams): 1 sack (1 on 10/24/04)
Jason Campbell (Washington Redskins): 1 sack (1 on 9/9/07)
Quincy Carter (Dallas Cowboys): 1 sack (1 on 11/27/03)
Stoney Case (Detroit Lions): 1 sack (1 on 11/5/00)
Matt Cassel (New England Patriots): 1 sack (1 on 12/10/06)
John Elway (Denver Broncos): 1 sack (1 on 12/21/98)
Glenn Foley (New York Jets): 1 sack (1 on 11/9/97)
Rex Grossman (Chicago Bears): 1 sack (1 on 11/5/06)
Matt Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks): 1 sack (1 on 10/28/01)
Tim Hasselbeck (Washington Redskins): 1 sack (1 on 11/23/03)
Brad Johnson (Minnesota Vikings): 1 sack (1 on 11/19/06)
Byron Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars): 1 sack (1 on 10/12/03)
Josh McCown (Arizona Cardinals): 1 sack (1 on 11/7/04)
Luke McCown (Cleveland Browns): 1 sack (1 on 12/26/04)
Jim Miller (Chicago Bears): 1 sack (1 on 12/9/02)
Moses Moreno (San Diego Chargers): 1 sack (1 on 11/12/00)
Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals): 1 sack (1 on 9/19/04)
Jake Plummer (Denver Broncos): 1 sack (1 on 9/11/05)
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TAYLOR’S CAREER SACKS BY QUARTERBACK (Cont’d)
Patrick Ramsey (Washington Redskins): 1 sack (1 on 11/23/03)
Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers): 1 sack (1 on 11/26/07)
Akili Smith (Cincinnati Bengals): 1 sack (1 on 10/1/01)
Michael Vick (Atlanta Falcons): 1 sack (1 on 11/6/05)
Billy Volek (Tennessee Titans): 1 sack (1 on 12/24/05)
Chris Weinke (Carolina Panthers): 1 sack (1 on 11/4/01)
Travis Brown (Buffalo Bills): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 1/6/02)
Chris Chandler (Atlanta Falcons): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 12/30/01)
Trent Dilfer (Seattle Seahawks): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 11/21/04)
Ryan Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 12/14 /08)
Shaun King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 12/10/00)
Jon Kitna (Seattle Seahawks): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 9/3/00)
Mike McMahon (Detroit Lions): 0.5 sack (0.5 on 9/8/02)
MULTIPLE SACK GAMES: In his career, Taylor has recorded 28 multiple sack games (1.5
or more), including one game with two sacks for the Redskins in 2008 . . . He has amassed
two or more sacks in a game 22 times for the Dolphins in his career and Miami has posted a
record of 15-7 in those games . . . He has tallied three sacks in a game on six occasions for
the Dolphins and Miami has emerged victorious each time . . .
2007 - Started all 16 games at one defensive end spot, the only Dolphins defensive lineman
and one of only two on defense (CB Will Allen) to open every contest in ’07 . . . Registered 56
tackles, 11 sacks, an interception, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and four
passes defensed . . . Was the lone Dolphin voted to the AFC Pro Bowl squad . . . His sack total
ranked seventh in the AFC and 13th in the NFL . . . It represented the third year in a row and
the sixth time overall that he reached the double-digit sack plateau . . . Three opponents’ fumble
recoveries tied for first in the AFC and third in the NFL . . . All three of his recoveries led to a
Dolphins score, totaling 17 points (2 TDs, 1 FG) . . . Had three games with two sacks, including
contests at Houston (10/7), vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) and vs. Baltimore (12/16) . . . In fact, of his 11
sacks on the year, six came over the final six contests . . . Sack in opener at Washington (9/9)
gave him 107 in his career and moved him past Trace Armstrong into 17th on the NFL’s all-time
list . . . The Texans game marked the 119th straight game in which he had started and played
. . . It moved him past Richmond Webb (118) for the longest games started streak in club
history while he surpassed Webb into fourth on the team’s all-time chart for consecutive games
played . . . Also had a forced fumble on one of his sacks in the contest, which was recovered
by Rodrique Wright and led to a Jay Feely field goal seven plays later . . . Sack at Cleveland
(10/14) was the 110th of his career as he overtook Greg Townsend for sole possession of 15th
on the NFL’s all-time list . . . Also recovered a Jason Wright fumble in the game, leading to a 4-
yard TD pass from Cleo Lemon to David Martin four plays later . . . The following week vs. New
England (10/21), picked off a Matt Cassel pass and went 36 yards for a touchdown . . . It was
the seventh interception of his career as he set the club’s all-time record for interceptions by a
lineman, which he had shared with Kim Bokamper . . . In addition, it was his eighth career
touchdown, setting a new standard for NFL linemen (since 1970), as he had been tied with
George Martin . . . It was his third career interception return for a touchdown, tying him with
Dick Anderson and Terrell Buckley for second on the Dolphins’ all-time list, trailing only Zach
Thomas (4) . . . Pounced on an Eli Manning fumble against Giants in London (10/28), leading
to a Feely field goal eight plays afterward . . . Two sacks vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2) gave him 114 for
his career as he moved past Sean Jones into 14th on the NFL’s career chart . . . Contest at
Buffalo (12/9) was the 169th of his career in the regular season, moving him past Zach Thomas
into first on the team’s all-time chart for games played among defensive players . . . Also in the
Bills game, recovered a Marshawn Lynch fumble at the Buffalo 31, leading to a Samkon Gado
20-yard TD run three plays later . . . In addition to recording a pair of sacks, blocked a Matt
Stover 50-yard field goal attempt in 22-16 overtime win over Baltimore (12/16) . . . Contest at
New England (12/23), in which he had a sack among a season-high seven tackles, was the
129th straight league game in which he had played, moving him past Jim Langer into first on
the Dolphins’ all-time list . . . Finale vs. Cincinnati (12/30) marked his 169th start in the regular
season, moving him past Thomas into first for games started among Dolphins defensive
players . . .
PRO BOWL: Was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad following the 2007 season, the sixth
such honor of his career . . . He was also picked as an AFC All-Star following the 2000, 2002,
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2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons . . . He did not play in the game following the 2007 season
because of a foot injury . . . Taylor’s six selections are second-most among Dolphins defenders
all-time, trailing only the seven by LB Zach Thomas:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK/MONTH: In his career, Taylor has been named AFC Defensive Player
of the Week on seven occasions, including at least once each year from 2002-06 . . . He also
has been cited as AFC Defensive Player of the Month on three occasions, including twice in
2002 and once in 2006 . . . In fact, since the Player of the Week Award was first instituted by
the NFL in 1984, Taylor is the only player to win Defensive Player of the Week accolades in five
straight seasons . . . In addition, his seven weekly awards are tied for the fifth-most by a
defensive player over this span:
In addition, since the Player of the Month Award was first instituted in 1986, only two players
have won this more than Taylor; Bruce Smith (6) and John Randle (5):
SERVICE: Taylor has played 11 seasons with the Dolphins, one of 18 players in club
history to attain that plateau . . . He has appeared in 172 regular season games, fourth on the
Dolphins’ all-time chart and first among defensive players . . . Taylor’s 169 starts is third-most
in franchise annals and first among defensive players . . .
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DOLPHINS ALL-TIME LEADERS IN SERVICE
GAMES PLAYED GAMES STARTED
PLAYER, POS. YEARS NO. PLAYER, POS. YEARS NO.
1. Dan Marino, QB 1983-99 242 1. Dan Marino, QB 1983-99 240
2. Bob Kuechenberg, G 1970-84 196 2. Bob Kuechenberg, G 1970-84 176
3. Nat Moore, WR 1974-86 183 3. JASON TAYLOR, DE 1997-2007 172
4. JASON TAYLOR, DE 1997-2007 172 4. Zach Thomas, LB 1996-2007 163
5. Zach Thomas, LB 1996-2007 169 5. Richmond Webb, T 1990-2000 162
CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED AND STARTED: Taylor played and started in 130 straight
games, a streak which dates back to 1999 . . . Both streaks are the longest in club history, as
he set the standard in both categories during the 2007 season . . . He set the mark for
consecutive games played (119) at Houston on October 7, 2007 as he surpassed Richmond
Webb . . . He established the record for consecutive starts (129) at New England on December
23, 2007, eclipsing the former mark of 128 by Jim Langer . . .
DOLPHINS SACK LEADERS: During the 2003 season, Taylor became the Dolphins’ career
sack leader, as he surpassed Bill Stanfill’s former team record of 67.5 . . . He achieved this feat
when he sacked Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe for a 4-yard loss in the second quarter on
December 21, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium:
CAREER TOUCHDOWNS: Taylor has eight touchdowns in his career, including five on
fumble returns and three via interceptions . . . He has accounted for a touchdown each year
from 2005-07, during which time he totaled four scores . . . His most recent touchdown came
on October 21, 2007 when he intercepted a Matt Cassel pass against New England and went
36 yards for a score . . . He tallied a pair of interception returns for scores in 2006, including a
20-yarder at Chicago on November 5 (Rex Grossman) and a 51-yard return against Minnesota
(Brad Johnson) on November 19, both Dolphin wins . . . In addition, he had an 85-yard fumble
return on the final play of a 34-10 win over Denver on September 11, 2005 at Dolphins Stadium
after he stripped the ball from Jake Plummer; a 34-yard return of a Quincy Carter fumble on
November 27, 2003 at Dallas; a 1-yard touchdown return after recovering a Tom Brady fumble
on October 7, 2001 against New England; a 29-yard touchdown return following an Akili Smith
fumble that he forced at Cincinnati on October 1, 2000; and a 4-yard TD return off of a Brian
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Griese fumble at Denver on September 13, 1999 . . . The Dolphins have won seven of the eight
games in which Taylor has scored a touchdown:
TOUCHDOWNS AMONG NFL LINEMEN: Taylor’s eight career touchdowns are the most
among all NFL defensive linemen who entered the NFL after 1970 . . . He tied former New York
Giant George Martin’s mark with a 51-yard interception return of a Brad Johnson pass against
Minnesota at Dolphin Stadium on November 19, 2006 . . . He set the standard with a 36-yard
return off an interception of a Matt Cassel pass against New England on October 21, 2007 . . .
FUMBLE RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS: Taylor’s five fumble returns for touchdowns are
the most-ever in team annals:
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Taylor’s 85-yard fumble return for a touchdown on September 11, 2005 against Denver at
Dolphins Stadium is the longest in club history:
TRIFECTA: At Houston on October 1, 2006, Taylor produced his 18th career game with two
or more sacks . . . On his initial sack in the Texans game, he stripped David Carr of the ball,
recovered and returned it 19 yards to set up a field goal . . . It marked the fifth time in his
career that he had a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play:
JASON TAYLOR SACKS, FORCED FUMBLE AND FUMBLE RECOVERY ON THE SAME PLAY
DATE OPPONENT QB RET. YDS.
11/9/97 vs. N.Y. Jets Glenn Foley 0
10/1/00 at Cincinnati Akili Smith 29, TD
9/22/02 vs. N.Y. Jets Vinny Testaverde 5
9/11/05 vs. Denver Jake Plummer 85, TD
10/1/06 at Houston David Carr 19
CAREER INTERCEPTIONS: Taylor has come up with seven interceptions in his career, the
highest figure among Dolphins defensive linemen, one ahead of Kim Bokamper . . . He equaled
Bokamper’s mark with a 51-yard return for a score off a Brad Johnson pass on November 19,
2006 against Minnesota, and surpassed the figure with a 36-yard return for a touchdown off a
Matt Cassel pass against New England on October 21, 2007 . . . Of Taylor’s total, three have
been returned for touchdowns, all during the 2006-07 seasons . . . In fact, each of his last three
interceptions have been brought back for touchdowns . . . His total of two from 2006 is tied for
the highest single-season figure in Dolphins history while his career figure of three is tied for
the second-highest total in franchise annals:
CAREER SAFETIES: When Taylor tackled Raiders QB Kerry Collins in the end zone on
November 27, 2005, it marked the second safety of his career . . . His first came on October
27, 2003 against the Chargers in Tempe, Ariz., when he tackled Damion McIntosh in the end
zone following a Drew Brees fumble . . . He is the only player in Dolphins history to post more
than one safety in a career.
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2006 - Started all 16 games at right defensive end, one of three linemen to start every contest
for the Dolphins in ’06 . . . Posted 62 tackles, a team-high 13.5 sacks, two interceptions, 11
passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . . . Sack total was third in the
AFC and fourth in the NFL, marked the third-highest total in his career and represented the
fifth time in his 10 NFL seasons that he attained double-digit totals in sacks . . . Tied for the
team lead in interceptions (Renaldo Hill) and tied for second in passes defensed . . . Recorded
at least one sack in 11 games . . . Produced six tackles and a pair of sacks at Houston (10/1)
. . . Had a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play, the fifth time in his career
he accomplished that feat . . . That play led to a Dolphins field goal . . . The Texans game
marked the first of five in a row in which he accounted for a sack, during which time he totaled
seven . . . Had a sack and forced fumble of Tom Brady vs. New England (10/8) . . . Recorded a
pair of sacks and a forced fumble vs. Green Bay (10/22) . . . Went over the 100-sack mark for
his career in game at Chicago (11/5) when he tackled Rex Grossman for an 8-yard loss in the
second quarter, a play in which he also forced a fumble . . . On the Bears’ offensive series prior
to that, Taylor picked off a Grossman pass and went 20 yards for a touchdown, putting the
Dolphins ahead 14-3 as they went on for a 31-13 victory over the previously unbeaten Bears
. . . It was the sixth touchdown of Taylor’s career and his first via an interception return . . . For
his performance that day, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the sixth time in
his career . . . In 13-10 win over Kansas City the following week (11/12), blocked a Lawrence
Tynes 48-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter, the first block of his career, snapping
a string of 73 straight games in which the Dolphins had gone without blocking a field goal, PAT
or punt . . . Had a sack, an interception, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed in 24-20
win over Minnesota (11/19) . . . With the Dolphins holding a 17-13 lead, picked off a Brad
Johnson pass and returned it 51 yards for a TD with 3:25 to play in the game . . . It was the
sixth interception of his career, tying him with Kim Bokamper for the most-ever by a Dolphins
lineman in a career . . . For his effort that day was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
. . . Overall in four games in November, tallied nine tackles, two sacks, two interceptions (both
for TDs) and three forced fumbles, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Month accolades
. . . Recorded 1.5 sacks and a pair of passes defensed vs. Jacksonville (12/3) . . . Posted five
tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed at Buffalo (12/17) . . .
PRO BOWL: Was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad following the 2006 season, the fifth such
honor of his career . . . He was voted as a starter, also the fifth occasion he earned that honor . . .
POSTSEASON HONORS: Named as the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, the third
Dolphin to earn that accolade, joining S Dick Anderson (1973) and DE Doug Betters (1983)
. . . Was a consensus All-Pro pick following the season . . . Also was the NFL Alumni
Association’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as well as the AFC Defensive Player of the Year
by the 101 Awards of Kansas City . . . In a vote of South Florida media and fans, was the winner
of the “Dan Marino MVP Award” for the fourth time in his career, the most by a Dolphins
defender . . . Was selected by his teammates as the winner of the “Don Shula Leadership
Award” for the second time in his career . . . Named as an ESPY Award nominee for Best NFL
Player of 2006.
2005 - Started all 16 games at right defensive end, one of three linemen to start every contest
for the Dolphins in ’05 . . . Recorded 77 total tackles, a figure which ranked third on the squad
and first among linemen . . . Led the team and tied for third in the AFC and fifth in the NFL with
12 sacks, as the Dolphins tied a team single-season record with 49 sacks . . . It marked the fourth
time in his nine NFL seasons that he topped the Dolphins’ sack chart . . . Tied for the team lead
with four forced fumbles while also recovering a pair . . . Batted down 11 passes on the year, the
third-highest total on the team . . . In season-opening 34-10 victory over Denver (9/11), posted
seven tackles, including his first sack of the season . . . That came on the game’s final play when
he stripped the ball from Jake Plummer, recovered and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown, the
fifth fumble return for a touchdown of his career, tying the NFL record also held by Jessie Tuggle
. . . It also was the longest fumble return in Dolphins history, surpassing the 68-yard return by A.J.
Duhe on October 15, 1978 at San Diego . . . Recorded a season-high nine tackles the following
week at N.Y. Jets (9/18) . . . After being held to one sack over the first three games of the year,
broke through with two sacks at Buffalo (10/9), the 15th time in his career that he tallied two or
more sacks in a game . . . Tied a career-high with three sacks at Oakland (11/27), which were
among a season-high seven by the Dolphins that day . . . Also forced a fumble, recovered one
and knocked down a pass . . . Came up with two key plays in the second half of the 33-21 win .
. . With the Dolphins holding a 13-7 lead in the third quarter, sacked Kerry Collins in the end zone
for the second safety of his career . . . With just less than three minutes remaining in the fourth
quarter and the Dolphins leading 30-21, recovered a Collins fumble, leading to a an Olindo Mare
field goal four plays later . . . For his efforts in the Raiders game, was named AFC Defensive
Player of the Week, the fifth such honor of his career and the fourth straight year in which he
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came away with the award at least once . . . Matched his career-high sack total once again in a
24-20 win over N.Y. Jets (12/18) when he tackled Brooks Bollinger three times as the Dolphins
collected six sacks as a team that day . . . Registered a sack, a forced fumble and a pass
defensed the week afterwards vs. Tennessee (12/24) . . .
PRO BOWL: Was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the fourth such honor of his career
. . . Was named as a starter for the fourth time as well . . . Was not able to play in the game
because of an injury.
2004 - Started all 16 games at right end, one of only four Dolphins defenders to open every
contest in ’04, along with LB Morlon Greenwood, CB Sam Madison and SS Sammy Knight
. . . Recorded a career-high 90 tackles, a figure which ranked fifth on the squad . . . Also
registered 9.5 sacks, 42 QB hurries, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and nine
passes defensed . . . Was named as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad . . . Sack total led the
team and tied for seventh in the AFC . . . Had at least one sack in seven games on the year . . .
Had a season-high 10 tackles on two occasions; at Cincinnati (9/19) and at Denver (12/12) . . .
Also came up with a sack and an interception of a Carson Palmer pass in the Bengals game
. . . Had four tackles, a half-sack and a fumble recovery at Seattle (11/21) . . . Fumble recovery
came in the first quarter when he recovered a Mack Strong fumble, which led to an A.J. Feeley
7-yard TD run six plays later . . . It also was the 17th fumble recovery of his career, as he tied
Dick Anderson and Bob Baumhower for the Dolphins’ all-time lead in that category . . .
Registered a season-high three sacks at San Francisco (11/28), a figure that tied a single-game
career-high achieved on three previous occasions, most recently on December 21, 2003 at
Buffalo . . . Also defensed two passes, recovered a fumble and forced a fumble in the Dolphins’
24-17 win over the 49ers . . . Forced fumble occurred when he stripped the ball from QB Tim
Rattay in the fourth quarter, and Derrick Pope recovered, taking it in one yard for a touchdown
. . . Earlier in the final quarter, recovered a Rattay fumble, leading to an Olindo Mare field goal
. . . That was the 18th fumble recovery of his career, as he moved past Anderson and
Baumhower as the Dolphins’ all-time leader in that category . . . For his performance, was named
AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the fourth such honor of his NFL career . . . In a vote of
media and fans, was named the winner of the team’s Dan Marino MVP Award for 2004.
2003 - Started all 16 games at right defensive end, marking the fourth straight year in which he
opened all 16 games . . . Recorded 71 tackles (50 solo), 13 sacks for 70 yards in losses, six
additional tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, five passes defensed and
36 quarterback hurries . . . Also recorded a safety on the season, the first of his career . . . Sack
total was second on the club, second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL . . . Registered 10.5 sacks
over the final nine games of the season . . . Was credited with eight tackles and two forced
fumbles at Jacksonville (10/12) . . . Registered three tackles, including a sack and a forced
fumble, vs. New England (10/19), giving him 60.5 career sacks and moving him past Jeff Cross
into sole spot of fourth on the Dolphins’ all-time list . . . The following week, in Monday night
game against San Diego (10/27) in Tempe, Ariz., posted a season-high nine tackles as the
Dolphins held the Chargers to just 250 yards of total offense in a 26-10 win . . . Also registered
the first safety of his career, as he tackled Chargers tackle Damion McIntosh in the end zone
after McIntosh recovered a Drew Brees fumble resulting from a Rob Burnett sack . . . It was the
first safety registered by the Dolphins since October 8, 2000 vs. Buffalo . . . Game vs.
Indianapolis (11/2) marked the 100th of his career during the regular season . . . Tied a season-
high with nine tackles in 24-23 Sunday night victory over Washington (11/23) . . . Included in
his total were two sacks, his first multiple-sack game of the season and the 15th of his career
. . . It also began a string of six straight games in which he would record a sack . . . Both sacks
in the Redskins game came on third-down plays, with the second occurring in the fourth
quarter, and which was followed by the Dolphins’ game-winning touchdown drive . . . For his
performance in the Redskins contest, he was named as AFC Defensive Player of the Week for
games of November 23-24 . . . On Thanksgiving Day at Dallas (11/27), had two tackles,
including one sack, as he tackled Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter for an 8-yard loss . . .
Also had a fumble return for a touchdown, when he recovered a Carter fumble forced by an
Adewale Ogunleye sack and brought it back 34 yards for a touchdown . . . Taylor’s sack of
Carter gave him 64.5 for his career, moving him ahead of Vern Den Herder into sole
possession of third place among the Dolphins’ all-time sack leaders . . . His fumble return for a
touchdown was the fourth TD he scored on a fumble recovery in his career, moving him into a
tie for second place in NFL history (along with Bill Thompson and Derrick Thomas) for most
touchdowns scored on fumble recoveries, trailing only Jessie Tuggle . . . Produced five tackles,
including three sacks at Buffalo (12/21) . . . Sack total tied a career high that he had achieved
twice previously, most recently on December 15, 2002 against Oakland . . . All three sacks,
which totaled 20 yards in losses, came against Drew Bledsoe . . . When he sacked Bledsoe for
a 4-yard loss in the second quarter, it gave Taylor 68 career sacks, breaking Bill Stanfill’s
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former team record of 67.5 career sacks . . . Finished the season by recording four tackles and
a sack vs. N.Y. Jets (12/28), the sixth game in a row in which he tallied a sack, tying for the
second-longest sack streak in Dolphins history . . .
2003 SACK TOTAL: Taylor tallied 13 sacks in 2003, one year after he led the team and the
NFL with 18.5 sacks . . . He became the first Dolphin to record double-digit sack totals in
consecutive seasons since Jeff Cross had 10 in 1989 and 10.5 in 1990 . . .
CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A SACK: Taylor finished the 2003 season by recording a sack
in each of the last six games . . . During this span, he accounted for 9.5 sacks . . . This streak
is tied for the second-longest in Dolphins history, and Taylor now owns three of the four-longest
such streaks in team history . . . He established the longest sack streak in team history with a
sack in eight consecutive contests in 2002 . . .
SACK TANDEMS: Along with DE Adewale Ogunleye’s 15 sacks, Taylor was part of the top
sack tandem in the NFL in 2003, 4.5 ahead of their nearest competitors (Giants’ Michael
Strahan and Kenny Holmes, 23.5) . . . It was the second straight year that this tandem achieved
this total and that they led the NFL . . . In addition, Ogunleye led the AFC in sacks while Taylor
finished second, marking just the third time since sacks became official in 1982 that
teammates have finished 1-2 in a conference in sacks . . . They joined Carolina’s Kevin Greene
(14.5) and Lamar Lathon (13.5) in 1996, and the Dolphins’ Trace Armstrong (16.5) and Taylor
(14.5) in 2000 . . . With 28 combined sacks, Taylor and Ogunleye tied their own figure from 2002
as the third-highest total ever among Dolphins sack tandems . . . In addition, it is just the
second time in Dolphins history that two players have accounted for double-digit sack totals
. . . In 2000, DE Trace Armstrong tallied 16.5 sacks while Taylor notched 14.5 . . . Taylor now
has been a part of three of the five highest single-season sack tandems in club history.
2002 - Started all 16 games at right defensive end . . . Along with CB Sam Madison and LB Zach
Thomas, served as a tri-captain on defense . . . Had 76 tackles, a team-high 18.5 sacks for 162.5
yards in losses, eight passes defensed, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . . .
Added one stop on special teams . . . Tackle total was good for fifth on the team and first among
defensive linemen . . . Ranked first in the AFC and in the NFL in sacks, becoming the first
Dolphin in club history to lead the NFL in sacks . . . Had six tackles, including two sacks, vs. New
England (10/6) in a 26-13 Miami win . . . It was his first multiple-sack game of the season and
the eighth of his career . . . Also forced Tom Brady to fumble on one of those sacks, which was
recovered by Adewale Ogunleye and led to a Dolphins touchdown . . . In 24-22 victory at Denver
(10/13), posted six tackles, including two sacks, as he tackled Broncos quarterback Brian
Griese twice for a total of 30 yards in losses . . . It was his second multiple sack game of the
season and the ninth of his career . . . Also added two passes defensed and one forced fumble,
when he stripped the ball from Mike Anderson on the Dolphins’ one-yard line, which was
recovered by Larry Chester . . . As a result of his play in that contest, he was named as AFC
Defensive Player of the Week . . . It was the first such honor of Taylor’s career . . . He also was
the first Dolphins defensive lineman to earn Defensive Player of the Week accolades during the
regular season since the award was instituted in 1984 (Trace Armstrong did win the honor
following a 1999 First-Round Playoff game at Seattle) . . . Began a streak of eight straight games
with a sack at Green Bay (11/4) . . . Had three tackles, including two sacks, tackling Chargers
quarterback Drew Brees twice for a total of 16 yards in losses, in a 30-13 win over San Diego
(11/24) . . . His second sack of Brees in that contest gave him 50.5 sacks in his career, becoming
the sixth Dolphin to record 50 career sacks . . . Had two tackles, including one sack, as he
dropped Bears quarterback Jim Miller for a 7-yard loss, in a 27-9 win over Chicago (12/9) on a
Monday night . . . It marked his sixth consecutive contest with at least one sack, tying the club
record held by both Doug Betters (1983) and Taylor (2000) . . . Tied a season high with eight
tackles in 23-17 victory over Oakland (12/15) . . . Included in that total were three sacks for a
total of 25 yards in losses and two forced fumbles . . . All three sacks came against Raiders
quarterback Rich Gannon, causing Gannon to fumble twice . . . Taylor’s three sacks tied his
single-game career high, which he first set on December 3, 2000 at Buffalo . . . It also was the
seventh straight game in which he recorded at least one sack, breaking the former club record
of six straight games . . . For his performance, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
. . . Notched seven tackles, 1.5 sacks for a total of seven yards in losses, one forced fumble and
one fumble recovery at Minnesota (12/21) . . . It represented his eighth game in a row with at
least one sack . . . Sacked Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper for a 4-yard loss, causing
Culpepper to fumble . . . That sack of Culpepper gave Taylor 57.5 in his career and moved him
past Trace Armstrong into fifth place among the Dolphins’ all-time sack leaders . . . His shared
sack of Culpepper gave him 18.5 sacks for the season, tying him for the Dolphins’ all-time single
season sack record along with Bill Stanfill, who had 18.5 sacks in 1973 . . .
SACKS: With 18.5 sacks in 2002, Taylor became the first Dolphin ever to lead the NFL in this
category . . . He tallied at least a half-sack in 12 of 16 contests, while accounting for 1.5 or more
on seven occasions, including a season-high three vs. Oakland (12/15) . . . With 18.5 sacks in
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2002, Taylor tied for the highest single-season sack total in Dolphins history, along with Bill
Stanfill, who also had 18.5 sacks in 1973 . . . Taylor tied Stanfill’s club record when he shared a
6-yard sack of Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper with Adewale Ogunleye at Minnesota on
December 21:
Taylor’s streak of at least one sack in eight consecutive games is tied for the fourth-longest
such streak in the NFL since the statistic became official in 1982:
LONGEST SACK STREAKS IN NFL HISTORY (since 1982)
PLAYER TEAM(S) STREAK DATES OF STREAK
1. Simon Fletcher Denver 10 11/15/92 – 9/20/93
2. Bruce Smith Buffalo 9 11/16/86 – 10/25/87
Kevin Greene S. F.-Carolina 9 12/7/97 – 10/18/98
4. JASON TAYLOR MIAMI 8 11/4/02 – 12/21/02
8 by many other players, most recently by Indianapolis’ Robert Mathis from 9/11/05 – 11/7/05
SACK TANDEMS: Along with DE Adewale Ogunleye’s 9.5 sacks, Taylor was part of the top
sack tandem in the NFL in 2002, five ahead of their nearest competitors (Tampa Bay’s Simeon
Rice and Warren Sapp, 23.0) . . . Their figure tied for the third-highest by a tandem in Dolphins
history . . .
PLAYER OF THE WEEK/MONTH: Taylor was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on
two occasions in 2002 . . . He was cited for his performances in wins at Denver (10/13) and vs.
Oakland (12/15) . . . They marked the first two Player of the Week awards in his career . . . He
also became the first Dolphins defensive lineman to earn Defensive Player of the Week
accolades during the regular season since the award was instituted in 1984 (Trace Armstrong did
win the honor following a 1999 First-Round Playoff game at Seattle) . . . Taylor also was named
AFC Defensive Player of the Month for both October and November . . . In three games in
October, he had 15 tackles, four sacks for 52 yards in losses, two forced fumbles and a pass
defensed . . . It was Taylor’s first Defensive Player of the Month Award of his career . . . Overall
since the NFL first instituted the award in 1984, Taylor became the seventh Dolphin to be named
AFC Defensive Player of the Month and the second lineman (defensive lineman Jeff Cross
shared that award with linebacker John Offerdahl in October, 1990) . . . Followed that by being
named as AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November . . . In four games in November,
Taylor posted 15 tackles, 5.5 sacks for 33 yards in losses, two passes defensed, and a forced
fumble . . . It marked the first time ever that a player earned AFC or NFC Defensive Player of the
Month honors in back-to-back months . . . It also is the first time that a Dolphin earned an NFL
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monthly award twice in the same season . . . In fact, only one other Dolphin, quarterback Dan
Marino (November, 1986; October, 1988), has won a monthly honor twice in a career . . .
PRO BOWL: Was named as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, as he was joined on the
team by six other Dolphins, the most in the AFC . . . It was his second time being named to the
Pro Bowl team, along with his selection in 2000 . . . Along with Tim Bowens, who also was
named to his second Pro Bowl team, Taylor and Bowens became the third and fourth Dolphins
defensive linemen in club history to record multiple Pro Bowl appearances, joining Bob
Baumhower (5 – 1979, 1981-84) and Bill Stanfill (4 – 1971-74) . . . The seven Pro Bowl
selections by the Dolphins tied for the second-most in team history (2000), trailing only the eight
that went following the 1984 season . . . Six of the seven selections were defensive players, the
most in team history, surpassing the previous high of five from 2000 . . .
POSTSEASON HONORS: Earned numerous honors following the season . . . Was a first-team
All-Pro selection by Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, Football Digest,
The Sporting News and College & Pro Football Newsweekly . . . Also was named the Defensive
Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Kansas City 101, and the Touchdown Club of Columbus
(Ohio) . . . Was chosen as the Pass Rusher of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association . . . Along
with Ricky Williams, was named as the team’s co-MVP in a vote of South Florida media and fans
. . . Was the winner of the team’s Leadership Award, as voted on by his teammates.
2001 - Started all 16 regular season games at right defensive end . . . Was fourth on the club
with 86 tackles (60 total), a career high to that point, which ranked first among the team’s
linemen and surpassed his previous career high of 68 set in 2000 . . . Led team in sacks with
8.5 for 44.5 yards in losses and collected a team-best 25 quarterback hurries . . . Also produced
an interception, four fumble recoveries including one for a touchdown, four forced fumbles and
seven passes defensed, which led Dolphins’ linemen . . . Four fumble recoveries tied for the
third-highest single-season total in franchise history . . . Was named a second-team All-Pro by
the Associated Press . . . Recorded four tackles, a sack and two fumble recoveries in 31-10 win
over New England (10/7), when he picked up a Tom Brady fumble at the Patriots’ 1 on the final
play of the third quarter and scored the third touchdown via a fumble return in his career . . .
Posted a season-high nine tackles at N.Y. Jets (10/14) . . . Notched four tackles, a sack, a pass
defensed and a forced fumble vs. Carolina (11/4) . . . The sack in the Panthers contest was the
35th of his career, tying him with Manny Fernandez for ninth on the Dolphins’ all-time chart . . .
The following week at Indianapolis (11/11), tallied five tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a
fumble recovery . . . In the Colts game, recovered a Dominic Rhodes fumble at the Dolphins’ 41
with 10:50 to play and Miami trailing 24-20 . . . The Dolphins then embarked on a seven-play
drive which ended with a 29-yard TD pass from Jay Fiedler to Chris Chambers for the winning
score in a 27-24 victory . . . Posted four tackles, a season-high 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble
at Buffalo (11/25) . . . Recorded four tackles, a sack and an interception in Monday night win over
Indianapolis (12/10), as he picked off a Peyton Manning pass . . . Had a half-sack in season
finale vs. Buffalo (1/6/02), giving him 39.5 in his career and tying him with Kim Bokamper and
Bob Baumhower for the sixth-highest total in Dolphins history . . . Started First-Round Playoff
game vs. Baltimore (1/13/02) . . . Recorded 10 tackles (six solo) . . .
2000 - Started all 16 games at right defensive end . . . Registered 68 total tackles (46 solo),
including 14.5 sacks for 92 yards lost . . . Also had an interception, four fumble recoveries, a
forced fumble and five passes defensed . . . Tackle total ranked sixth on the team and first
among linemen . . . Sack total was second on the squad, trailing only DE Trace Armstrong,
who tallied 16.5 . . . It also was the second-highest figure in the AFC and fifth in the NFL in
2000 . . . Against Baltimore (9/17), tallied six tackles, including 2.5 sacks, the second-highest
single-game total of his NFL career to that point and his fourth career game with two or more
sacks . . . Part of a defensive effort that held the Ravens to six points and 262 total net yards
in Miami’s 19-6 victory . . . Had six tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble, and
was awarded a defensive game ball at Cincinnati (10/1) . . . That game began a streak of six
consecutive contests in which he had at least one sack . . . The sack, fumble recovery and
forced fumble all came on the same play as he stripped the ball from Bengals QB Akili Smith,
picked it up at the Bengals’ 29 and raced into the end zone as time expired in the first half . . .
The touchdown brought the Dolphins to within three points of the lead at 13-10 . . . The play
was voted as the best defensive play of the year in the NFL in a vote of fans on NFL.com . . .
It was the second touchdown of Taylor’s career, with the first being a 4-yard fumble return for
a score on September 13, 1999 at Denver after picking up a Brian Griese fumble . . . Notched
five tackles, including a pair of sacks for the fifth multiple sack game of his career, at Detroit
(11/5) . . . Had four tackles, a sack and a pass defensed at San Diego (11/12) . . . It marked the
sixth straight game in which he had a sack, tying Doug Betters’ club record for most
consecutive contests with a sack (now second) . . . At Buffalo (12/3), posted six tackles,
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including a career-high three sacks, surpassing his previous best of 2.5, which he accounted
for in week three of the ’00 season against Baltimore . . . Part of a defense that held Buffalo to
just 196 yards of total offense . . . In season-ending win at New England (12/24), posted his
first interception of the season and the second of his career, as he picked off a Drew Bledsoe
pass in the second quarter and returned it two yards to the Patriots’ 12, setting up an Olindo
Mare field goal . . . Tallied three passes defensed on the day . . . Started both playoff games
following the 2000 season at right end . . . Collected nine tackles . . .
SACKS: Recorded a sack in 11 of Miami’s 16 games in 2000, including three contests with
two or more . . . Sack total of 14.5 established a new career high to that point, surpassing his
previous best of nine, which he first set in 1998 . . . Taylor’s sack total was the fourth-highest
single-season figure in club history at that time, and now sixth . . .
SACK STREAK: Taylor recorded a sack in six straight games in 2000 (5-10), tying the
Dolphins team record for most consecutive games with a sack to that point, and now tied for
the second-longest such streak . . . The record of six was first set by Doug Betters, who
accomplished the feat in 1983 (games 7-12) . . .
SACK TANDEM: In 2000, Trace Armstrong (16.5) and Taylor (14.5) totaled 31 sacks, the
highest sack total by a duo in Dolphins history . . . Armstrong and Taylor ranked first and
second, respectively, in the AFC in sacks in 2000, marking only the second time since sacks
became an official statistic in 1982 that teammates finished 1-2 in a conference in sacks . . . In
1996, Carolina’s Kevin Greene finished first in the NFC with 14.5 sacks while Lamar Lathon
tied for second with 13.5 sacks:
In addition, Armstrong and Taylor’s total of 31.0 sacks also were the most sacks by a tandem
from the same team in the NFL in 2000 . . .
FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Taylor established a career high with four fumble recoveries in 2000,
one of which he returned for a touchdown . . . The four fumble recoveries tied for the third-highest
single-season total in franchise history and were the most since Louis Oliver had four in 1996:
PRO BOWL: Was voted as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the first such honor of his
NFL career . . . Was one of seven Dolphins to be voted to the game, the most representatives from
the team since the 1984 season . . . Was voted as a starter along with Armstrong, the first time
that teammates were chosen to start at defensive end in the Pro Bowl since the 1992 season
(1993 Pro Bowl) when Philadelphia’s Reggie White and Clyde Simmons were picked . . .
POSTSEASON HONORS: Following the season Taylor was selected as a first-team All-Pro
by the Associated Press, Pro Football Weekly, The Sporting News and USA Today . . . Was a
first-team All-AFC choice by Football News . . . Was a second-team All-Pro by College & Pro
Football Newsweekly . . . Was named the Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player in a vote of South
Florida media and the fans . . . His sack of Akili Smith at Cincinnati (10/1/00) and subsequent
forced fumble, fumble recovery and 29-yard touchdown return was voted as the Outstanding
Defensive Play of the 2000 season in a vote of fans on NFL.com.
1999 - Started all 15 games in which he played at right defensive end . . . Was inactive for one
contest . . . Finished the year with 55 total tackles (32 solo), 2.5 sacks for 19.5 yards in losses,
one interception, two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown, and four passes
defensed . . . Also added seven special teams tackles over the course of the season . . . First
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NFL touchdown came in season-opener at Denver (9/13) when he recovered a Brian Griese
fumble forced by Rich Owens and returned it four yards for a score . . . Posted a season-high
seven tackles at Buffalo (11/14) . . . First career interception occurred when he picked off a
Drew Bledsoe pass vs. New England (11/21) . . . Was inactive vs. San Diego (12/19) with a
sprained right ankle sustained the previous week vs. N.Y. Jets . . . Started both playoff games
following the 1999 season at right end . . . Totaled three tackles.
1998 - Played in all 16 regular season games, starting 15 of them . . . Opened 14 contests at
right end and one on the left side . . . Finished with 52 total tackles, nine sacks for 37 yards
lost, a team-high four forced fumbles and nine passes defensed . . . Nine sacks were second
on the club, trailing only Trace Armstrong’s 10.5 . . . The total also was ninth-most in the AFC
. . . Nine passes defensed were fifth on the club and the most among linemen . . . Put together
three multiple-sack games on the year . . . Played in a reserve role in season-opener at
Indianapolis (8/31) due to a partial tear of the distal third of the sartorius tendon in his left knee
(tendon located behind the knee) that he sustained during the preseason . . . Tallied three
tackles and a sack in the Colts game . . . Notched seven tackles, including two sacks, vs.
Buffalo (9/13), marking the first multiple-sack game of his career . . . His two sacks were among
eight by the Dolphins that day, tied for the second-highest single-game total in club history
. . . Posted three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble at N.Y. Jets (10/4) . . . Registered a
season-high eight tackles and a pass defensed vs. New England (10/25), when the Dolphins
held the Patriots without a touchdown in a 12-9 overtime victory . . . Recorded five tackles, a
sack and two passes defensed at Carolina (11/15) as the Dolphins held the Panthers without
a touchdown in a 13-9 win . . . Had five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble at Oakland
(12/6) . . . His two sacks were among eight on the day by Miami as a team, tied for the second-
highest single-game total in franchise history . . . Sustained a fractured right clavicle in the first
half of season finale at Atlanta (12/27) . . . Was placed on Injured Reserve on December 29,
and missed both of Miami’s playoff games following the 1998 season.
1997 - Played in 13 games with 11 starts at right defensive end as a rookie . . . Was inactive for
three contests with a fractured right forearm . . . Finished with 50 total tackles (43 solo), five sacks
for 37 yards lost, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and three passes defensed . . . Also
came up with six special teams tackles on the year . . . Sack total tied with Derrick Rodgers and
Tim Bowens for second on the squad . . . His five sacks tied Rodgers for the fourth-most ever by
a Dolphins rookie at the time (now fifth), and they tied for fourth among NFL rookies in 1997,
along with Minnesota’s Dwayne Rudd . . . In addition, Taylor and Rodgers’ combined ten sacks
made them the second-most productive rookie sack tandem in Dolphins history (now tied with
Lorenzo Bromell and Kenny Mixon, who also tallied ten sacks in 1998), trailing only A.J. Duhe (7)
and Bob Baumhower (4), who combined for 11 in 1977 . . . Their total was second among rookie
sack tandems in the NFL in 1997, trailing only Baltimore’s Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper,
who combined for 14.5 sacks . . . Made his NFL debut in season-opener against Indianapolis
(8/31) when he started at right defensive end . . . Tied for second on the team with a season-high
ten total tackles . . . Included in that total was the first sack of his career, as he dropped Jim
Harbaugh for an 8-yard loss . . . Sustained a fractured right forearm during practice on October
16 . . . Underwent surgery to reduce and stabilize the fracture on October 17 by Dr. John Uribe
at HealthSouth Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables . . . Was inactive for each of the next three
games with the injury . . . Returned to action in a reserve role vs. N.Y. Jets (11/9), wearing a cast
to protect the fracture . . . Recorded a pair of tackles in the game . . . Suffered a dislocated left
thumb in practice on November 19 . . . Returned to starting lineup at right end at New England
(11/23), while wearing a cast on his right forearm and another to protect his left thumb . . . Came
up with six tackles, including a sack, in the Patriots game . . . Registered three tackles, including
a sack and a forced fumble, at Indianapolis (12/14) . . . The sack and the forced fumble occurred
on the same play, as he stripped the ball from Harbaugh after a 2-yard loss, and the loose ball
was recovered by Shawn Wooden . . . Opened at right end in First-Round Playoff game at New
England (12/28) . . . Was credited with three tackles . . .
POSTSEASON ROOKIE HONORS: Earned several postseason all-rookie accolades . . . Was
named to the all-rookie teams for Pro Football Weekly, College & Pro Football Newsweekly and
Football News . . . Was also named as the Dolphins’ Newcomer of the Year in a vote of the
South Florida media.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman (1993-96) and three-year starter at Akron . . . In his collegiate career,
collected 279 tackles, 41 stops for loss, 21 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, eight forced
fumbles and three interceptions . . . Was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference choice as
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a senior, when he started at left defensive end . . . Tallied 64 tackles (43 solo), and led team
with 10 sacks and 18 stops for loss . . . Added four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, six
passes defensed and also had a 1-yard reception for a score against Illinois . . . Earned
National Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Virginia Tech when
he posted 12 tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, three stops for loss and tackled a punt
returner in the end zone for a safety . . . Was an honorable mention All-America pick and a first-
team All-MAC selection as a junior, when he started at weakside linebacker . . . Led team with
99 tackles . . . Added five sacks, 11 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery,
five passes defensed and an interception . . . Played in all 11 contests with nine starts at
weakside linebacker in his sophomore campaign . . . Had 70 tackles, and led team with six
sacks and four stops for loss . . . Also had an interception . . . Saw reserve action as a redshirt
freshman . . . Finished with 46 tackles, including two for loss, one fumble recovery, one forced
fumble, an interception and two passes defensed . . . Also lettered on the Akron basketball
team . . . Majored in political science/criminal justice.
PERSONAL
Married to Katina, couple resides in Weston, Fla., with their two sons, Isaiah Paul and Mason
Paul, and daughter, Zoe Grace . . . Was home-schooled during high school, although he played
sports for Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pa . . . Earned All-Western Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic League honors by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Gateway Press his
senior season as a tight end and free safety . . . Also lettered in basketball . . . Following the
2007 season, he became the first active NFL player to participate as a contestant on ABC’s hit
show “Dancing with the Stars” . . . Paired with professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska, he finished
as the runner-up to Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and professional
dancer Mark Ballas . . . Was also named to People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful” list for 2008
and one of “TV’s New Top-10 Dream Men” by US Weekly . . . In July of 2004, established the
Jason Taylor Foundation (website: www.jasontaylorfoundation.org) with a mission of
“supporting and creating programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of
South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of
life” . . . Since opening its doors, the Jason Taylor Foundation has contributed nearly
$1,300,000 in grants and program services to local organizations dedicated to helping children
. . . Was named the 2007 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his off-the-field community
service as well as his playing excellence . . . Received the award from NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell just prior to kickoff of Super Bowl XLII . . . Has also been named a recipient of
a 2006 JB Award and a 2005 and 2006 “Good Guy Award” by The Sporting News for his
charitable work . . . In August of 2007, launched the Jason Taylor Reading Room in Miramar,
Fla., an after-school program designed to address the problem of illiteracy among inner-city
youth . . . Served as the spokesperson in a public service announcement for the American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) . . . Was part of the Dolphins’ “All-
Community Team” in 2007 in which the Foundation donated 20 tickets for every home game,
which was split among the Urban League, His House, Overtown Youth Center and The Haven
. . . The past six offseasons, has hosted the “Jason Taylor Celebrity Golf Classic,” which has
raised more than $400,000 for the Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami Jackson
Memorial Medical Center . . . In February of 2005, the hospital renamed its learning center The
Jason Taylor Children’s Learning Center in recognition of his contributions and support . . . In
addition, the golf classics have committed nearly $190,000 to “Take Stock in Children,” funding
seven years of mentoring and four-year college tuition scholarships for 18 deserving sixth-
grade students . . . Currently sits on the “Take Stock in Children” statewide Board of Directors
. . . Funded two additional scholarships after hosting benefits with Tiffany & Co. over the
summers of 2005 and 2006 and another 14 scholarships through a partnership with the Office
Depot Foundation . . . The 2005 Tiffany & Co. event was attended by Academy Award-winning
actor Jamie Foxx, rap artist Trick Daddy and Grammy Award-winning music producer
Timbaland . . . Created the “Big Screens-Big Dreams” program to inspire and motivate area
youth through feature film . . . More than 1,000 student-athletes have participated in the
program since 2004, enjoying private screenings of films such as “Friday Night Lights,” “Coach
Carter,” “Glory Road,” “Invincible,” “We Are Marshall,” “PRIDE,” “The Great Debaters” and “The
Express”. . . Has held his “Cool Gear for the School Year” event the past four Septembers at
which nearly 300 children have now each been given a $300 back-to-school shopping
opportunity at Old Navy to purchase school clothes. . . Hosted “JT’s Ping-Pong Smash” each
of the past five Decembers . . . The first-of-its-kind celebrity doubles table tennis tournament
has raised nearly $225,000 . . . Started the “Jason Taylor Sack Pack” in which he teams up with
community members to make a donation for every sack, tackle or interception he registers
. . . Over the past four years Sack Pack donations have totaled more than $230,000 . . . On
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June 16, 2008, joined former Dolphins great Dan Marino and Samsung President & CEO DJ
Oh in ringing the closing bell at the NASDAQ . . . In May of 2003, along with former teammate
Zach Thomas, was part of a USO/NFL Tour in which he visited various military bases and
hospitals in Germany . . . Was part of a similar tour in June 2003, in which he visited Kuwait
and Iraq, including Baghdad, along with a group of entertainers which included Robert De Niro,
Alyssa Milano, Gary Sinise, John Stamos, Rebecca Romijn, Wayne Newton, Kid Rock and Lee
Ann Womack . . . Entered into a partnership with South Florida-based smoothie company
JUICEBLENDZ in 2007, taking on the role of an equity partner and President of Franchise
Development . . . Currently sits on the Board of Advisors, along with Marino and former Apple
Computer and Pepsi-Cola CEO John Sculley, for 3Cinteractive, an industry leading mobile
marketing and technology firm . . . In June 2003, became the first spokesman for the
Neutrogena Men brand of skin, hair and body care products . . . Made a cameo appearance in
box office hit “Jackass: Number Two” in 2006 . . . He and his Davie home were featured on
“MTV Cribs” in 2002 . . . Has also done work with children’s hospitals in Pittsburgh and Akron
. . . Prior to the 1999 season, released his own calendar with a portion of the proceeds going
to benefit First Book, a national non-profit organization committed to giving children the
opportunity to read and own their first new books . . . From 2000-03, was a member of the
“Crunch on Paralysis” team, along with Trace Armstrong and Zach Thomas, that made a
donation for every sack and tackle they made to the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis . . .
Combined, the three donated nearly $180,000 to the Miami Project during that span with
Smirnoff doubling that amount . . . For their efforts, the three were named the winner of the
team’s Community Service Award for 2000 . . . Served as Grand Marshal for the 2006 Toyota
Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway . . . Enjoys boating, fishing and playing golf in spare
time . . . Set a Highbourne Key (Bahamas) record during the 2005 offseason by catching a 70-
pound bull dolphin . . . Lists “The Godfather, The Complete Epic” as favorite movie, “The
Sopranos” and “The Unit” as favorite television shows and The Bible as favorite book . . . Full
name is Jason Paul Taylor, born September 1, 1974, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Defensive Touchdowns: 1 fumble return (4 yards) in 1999, 1 fumble return (29 yards) in 2000, 1
fumble return (1 yard) in 2001, 1 fumble return (34 yards) in 2003, 1 fumble return (85 yards) in
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2005, 2 interception returns (20 yards, 51 yards) in 2006, 1 interception return (36 yards) for total
of five fumble returns, 3 interception returns
Safeties: 1 in 2003, 1 in 2005 for total of 2
Special Teams Tackles: 6 in 1997, 7 in 1999, 2 in 2000, 1 in 2002 for total of 16 (P-2)
Blocked Field Goals: 1 in 2006, 1 in 2007 for total of 2
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Sacks: 3.0 at Buffalo, 12/3/00
3.0 vs. Oakland, 12/15/02
3.0 at Buffalo, 12/21/03
3.0 at San Francisco, 11/28/04
3.0 at Oakland, 11/27/05
3.0 vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/18/05
2.5 vs. Baltimore, 9/17/00
2.0 vs. Buffalo, 9/13/98
2.0 at N.Y. Jets, 10/4/98
2.0 at Oakland, 12/6/98
2.0 at Detroit, 11/5/00
2.0 vs. New England, 10/6/02
2.0 at Denver, 10/13/02
2.0 vs. San Diego, 11/24/02
2.0 at Buffalo, 12/1/02
2.0 vs. Washington, 11/23/03
2.0 at Buffalo, 10/9/05
2.0 at Houston, 10/1/06
2.0 vs. Green Bay, 10/22/06
2.0 at Houston, 10/7/07
2.0 vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/2/07
2.0 vs. Baltimore, 12/16/07
2.0 vs. Philadelphia, 12/21/08
DONALD THOMAS
GUARD 66
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 310
BORN: 9/25/85
COLLEGE: Connecticut ’08
ACQUIRED: D6b, 2008
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
At 6-4, 310 pounds, one would think it was a no-brainer that Donald would harbor dreams of
being a professional football player growing up. The answer would surprisingly be no. Donald
did not play football in high school, instead playing basketball and baseball. A college
teammate suggested that Donald join the football team after playing pick-up basketball games
with him at Connecticut. Donald walked on the football team and excelled so much that he
heard his name called by the Dolphins on draft day.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was Miami’s second sixth-round draft choice (195th overall) in
2008.
2008 - Started season opener against N.Y. Jets (9/7) at right guard before leaving game with
a left mid-foot injury. . . Was placed on injured reserve on September 9 . . . Underwent surgery
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on September 11 to address injury . . . When he started along with fellow rookie offensive
lineman Jake Long in that Jets game, it marked the first time two rookies started along the
offensive line in the same game since Dec. 24, 1995 at St. Louis when rookies Billy Milner and
Andrew Greene opened at right tackle and guard, respectively . . . It also was the first time two
rookie offensive linemen started the season opener since Sept. 9, 1990 at New England when
rookies Richmond Webb started at left tackle and Keith Sims started at left guard . . . Thomas
started all four preseason games at right guard.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Connecticut (2003, 2005-07) . . . Started 13 games at right guard
as a senior in 2007 . . . Named as a first-team All-Big East Conference selection . . . Finished
with 77 knockdowns, including eight touchdown-resulting blocks . . . Played in 10 games with
two starts as a junior in 2006 . . . Began the season playing on special teams and at tight end
before move to offensive guard ... Started the team’s final two games at left guard . . . Played
in 11 games as a sophomore in 2005, seeing action mostly as a wedge-buster on special
teams . . . Redshirted in 2004 as he adjusted to the offense . . . Joined the team as a walk-on,
playing defensive tackle and end for the scout team in 2003 . . . Earned degree in political
science.
PERSONAL
Attended Hill Regional Career Magnet High School in New Haven, Conn., where he did not
play football . . . Earned a total of eight varsity letters, including four as a center in basketball
and four more as a pitcher and first baseman in baseball . . . Member of the National Honor
Society . . . Lists “The Jamie Foxx Show” as favorite television show . . . Favorite sports team
is the New York Yankees . . . Enjoys listening to music and traveling in free time . . . Participated
in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Fishing Tournament . . . Took part in the team’s
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, the Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree and the Make-A-Wish
Sports Banquet . . . Full name is Donald Grant Thomas, born September 25, 1985 in New
Haven, Conn.
DONALD THOMAS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2008: 1/1
TALL ORDER
When the Dolphins selected six-foot, five-inch, wide receiver Patrick Turner in the third-
round of the 2009 draft, he became the tallest drafted wide receiver in the team’s history. The
USC product was a redzone threat in college, catching 49 passes for 741 yards and 10
touchdowns in his senior season.
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JOEY THOMAS
CORNERBACK 41
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 195
BORN: 8/29/80
COLLEGE: Montana State ’04
ACQUIRED: FA, 2008
NFL: Fourth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Joey spent a weekend of this off season hosting the Joey Thomas Pro Sportsfest in his native
state of Washington. The goal of the event is to encourage young people to get physically and
academically fit. Joey enlisted the help of fellow NFL players along with local celebrities to
make the event a success. The weekend included a football & cheer camp with the pros, a 1.5-
mile fun run & walk and a celebrity basketball game all of which benefited the Joey Thomas
Foundation which was launched earlier this year.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Dolphins as a free agent on February 8, 2008 . . .
Was released by Miami on September 2, 2008 . . . Was re-signed by the Dolphins on October
24, 2008 . . . Was in camp with Dallas in 2007 before being waived on September 1, 2007 . . .
Was in training camp with the Saints in 2006 before being waived on August 29, 2006 . . . Was
waived by Green Bay on November 2, 2005 and then claimed by New Orleans . . . Originally
was a third-round draft choice (70th overall) of Green Bay in 2004.
2008 - Played six games in a reserve role and was inactive four games . . . Registered three
tackles, one special teams tackle and one fumble recovery on the season . . . Played in all four
preseason games, where he registered five tackles and an interception . . . Made his season
debut at Denver (11/2) in a special teams role . . . Played in reserve role in AFC Wild Card
game against Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Was a member of Dallas’ training camp before being waived on September 1.
2006 - Was in training camp with the Saints before being waived on August 29.
2005 - Played in the first six games of 2005 with Green Bay, including one start . . . Collected
16 tackles and three passes defensed on defense . . . First start of NFL career came vs.
Cleveland (9/18) when he recorded four tackles . . . Sustained a head injury in the game and
was inactive the following week vs. Tampa Bay (9/25) . . . Tied a career high with five tackles
vs. New Orleans (10/9) . . . Was waived by the Packers on November 2 and then claimed by
New Orleans . . . Went on to appear in five games, all in a reserve role, with the Saints . . . Was
credited with one special teams tackle.
2004 - Played in 14 games, all in a reserve role, for Green Bay . . . Dressed but did not play
in one game and was inactive for another . . . Recorded 15 tackles, two passes defensed and
a forced fumble on defense . . . Added six stops on special teams . . . Posted a season-high
five tackles on defense, in addition to a forced fumble, in 45-17 Monday night win over St.
Louis (11/29) . . . Forced fumble occurred on the Rams’ first series of the game when he
stripped Isaac Bruce of the ball following a reception, and Ahmad Carroll recovered and
returned it 40 yards for a touchdown to give the Packers a 7-0 lead . . . Saw action in a reserve
role in First-Round Playoff game vs. Minnesota (1/9/05) and was credited with two tackles on
defense.
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COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Montana State (2000-03) . . . Played in 42 games with 37 starts
. . . Finished his career with 122 tackles, 11 interceptions, 41 passes defensed and two sacks
. . . Was a first-team All-Big Sky Conference pick as a senior when he posted four interceptions
and helped the school to its second consecutive conference title . . . Registered a career-best
five interceptions as a sophomore when he was a first-team All-Big Sky selection as well as
an honorable mention I-AA America pick . . . Added 43 tackles and a conference-high 18
passes defensed . . . Also ran track at Montana State, and as a senior placed third in the 55-
meter dash at the Big Sky Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships . . . Originally
enrolled at Washington as a late qualifier in January, 2000 . . . Participated in spring drills with
the Huskies before transferring to Montana State . . . Majored in family science.
PERSONAL
Married (Nicole) . . . Has a son, Joey, and a daughter, Mataiyah . . . Attended John F. Kennedy
High School in Burien, Wash . . . Was a two-time all-state and all-area cornerback . . . Also
played quarterback . . . Worked in the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle during his high school
summers . . . Enjoys helping with troubled youth . . . Started the Joey Thomas Foundation
during the 2009 offseason . . . Father, Joey, is a retired AAU basketball and little league football
coach . . . Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Kids Fishing Clinic and the
Foundation’s Fishing Tournament . . . Full name is Joey Elleweyn Thomas, born August 29,
1980 in Seattle, Wash.
JOEY THOMAS’ NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 Green Bay 14 0 15 13 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 2 1 0 0
2005 G.B./N.O. 11 1 16 12 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 3 0 0 0
2008 Miami 6 0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
NFL TOTALS 31 1 34 28 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 5 1 1 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 6 in 2004, 1 in 2005, (Miami) 1 in 2008 for total of 8
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 5 vs. St. Louis, 11/29/04
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REGGIE TORBOR
LINEBACKER 53
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 1/25/81
COLLEGE: Auburn ’04
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (NYG)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Reggie has plans of attending culinary school following his playing career, as he has aspirations
of becoming a chef. Cooking is nothing new for this Baton Rouge native, however. With both of
his parents working, Reggie oftentimes cooked for both himself and his little sister while growing
up. Now, he can grill just about anything, and also enjoys cooking southern-style food. In fact,
to get new tips, he regularly watches shows with Paula Deen on the Food Network.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a multi-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted
free agent from the N.Y. Giants on March 1, 2008 . . . Originally was a fourth-round draft choice
(97th overall) of the Giants in 2004.
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games, starting one . . . Had a half-sack for 4.5 yards
in losses and ranked fourth on the team with 11 special teams tackles . . . Made his Dolphins
debut vs. N.Y. Jets (9/7) . . . Had one tackle, a half-sack for 4.5 yards in losses, combining with
Randy Starks on a nine-yard sack of Bills quarterback J.P. Losman, at Buffalo (12/7) . . .
Started at Kansas City (12/21) in place of an injured Channing Crowder . . . Played in a
reserve role in AFC Wild Card game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had one tackle.
2007 - Played in all 16 regular season games, starting six of them . . . Also opened all four playoff
contests, including Super Bowl XLII win over New England (2/3/08) . . . In the regular season,
secured 29 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed . . . Also produced seven special teams tackles
. . . Opened each of the final six regular season games as he replaced an injured Mathias
Kiwanuka (fibula/ankle), who was placed on injured reserve on November 19 . . . The first of
those starting assignments came vs. Minnesota (11/25) when he established a season best with
six tackles as the Giants held the Vikings to 251 yards of total offense and a 3.3-yard average
per rush attempt . . . Also had six tackles two weeks later in 16-13 win at Philadelphia (12/9)
. . . Lone sack of the year came in finale vs. New England (12/29) when he dropped Tom Brady
for a 10-yard loss . . . Also had five tackles on defense and three stops on special teams in the
Patriots game . . . In four playoff games, totaled 10 tackles and a sack . . . Was credited with five
tackles, including a 5-yard sack of Tony Romo, in 21-17 Divisional win at Dallas (1/13/08) . . .
Registered a pair of tackles on defense in 17-14 win over New England in Super Bowl XLII
(2/3/08) in Glendale, Ariz . . . In the 10 games that Torbor started on the year, including playoffs,
the Giants went 7-3 and allowed a 3.2-yard average per rush attempt (291-942).
2006 - Appeared in all 16 games with three starts . . . Totaled 16 tackles, a sack and a forced
fumble . . . Produced 14 special teams tackles, tying him with Chase Blackburn for the team
lead . . . Recorded a career-high four special teams tackles in week two contest at Philadelphia
(9/17) . . . Lone sack of the season came vs. Tampa Bay (10/29) . . . Equaled his career high
with seven tackles on defense in Monday night game at Jacksonville (11/20) . . . Also had two
special teams stops in that contest . . . The following week at Tennessee (11/26), forced a Travis
Henry fumble in the first quarter that was recovered by Gibril Wilson at the Giants’ 48 and
resulted in a touchdown nine plays later . . . Saw action in First-Round Playoff game vs.
Philadelphia (1/7/07) when he was credited with a special teams tackle.
2005 - Played in 14 games, including nine starts . . . Was inactive for two contests . . . Collected
34 tackles, an interception, three passes defensed, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble
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. . . Posted 14 special teams stops, placing him sixth on the squad . . . Lone career interception
occurred vs. St. Louis (10/2) when he picked off a Marc Bulger pass in the fourth quarter and
returned it 37 yards to the Rams’ 23, leading to a Giants touchdown three plays later in their
44-24 win . . . The following week at Dallas (10/16), recovered a Drew Bledsoe fumble . . .
Registered a career-high seven tackles in a starting role at San Francisco (11/6) as the Giants
held the 49ers to 138 yards of total offense in a 24-6 win . . . Was inactive for game vs.
Philadelphia (11/20) after undergoing hernia surgery . . . Also was inactive for regular season
finale at Oakland (12/31) as well as First-Round Playoff game vs. Carolina (1/8/06).
2004 - Played in all 16 games with one start as a rookie . . . Recorded 21 tackles, three sacks,
two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery . . . Added 15 tackles on special teams, a figure that
ranked fourth on the squad . . . Initial start of NFL career came in a week two contest vs.
Washington (9/19) . . . Notched a season-high three special teams tackles vs. Detroit (10/24)
. . . First sack of NFL career came at Baltimore (12/12) when he stripped Kyle Boller of the ball
and Osi Umenyiora recovered and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown . . . It marked his first
of three sacks over the final four games of the year . . . Posted a career-high 1.5 sacks two
weeks later at Cincinnati (12/26) . . . In season-ending 28-24 win over Dallas (1/2/05), recorded
a half-sack while also recovering a Vinny Testaverde fumble at the Cowboys’ 20 in the fourth
quarter which led to a Giants touchdown six plays later . . . Added two special teams tackles
in the game.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Auburn (2000-03) . . . Played in 46 games, including 22 starts,
with the Tigers and tallied 120 tackles, 32 stops for loss, 19.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed, five
forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries . . . Also blocked a kick . . . His career sack total
ranks fifth in school annals . . . As a senior, started all 13 contests and posted 38 tackles, while
leading the team with 15 stops for loss and 10.5 sacks . . . Also forced four fumbles and
recovered one as well . . . Was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection that year
in addition to being the recipient of the Eddie Welch Attitude and Effort Award from the team’s
coaching staff . . . Graduated in May 2003 with a degree in criminology.
PERSONAL
Married (Michelle) with two sons, Reggie Jr. and Cameron . . . Attended Robert E. Lee High
School in Baton Rouge, La . . . Played running back and linebacker . . . Posted 18 career sacks
. . . Was a second-team all-state performer as a running back his senior year when he rushed
for 1,241 yards and 14 touchdowns . . . Accumulated 1,563 yards rushing and 10 TDs as a
junior . . . Son of Carlistia Torbor . . . Part of the “All-Community Team” in which he donates 20
tickets for every home game to Miami Carol City Senior High School . . . Participated in the
Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament . . . Took part in the team’s Holiday Toy Event
and the Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree . . . Was active in community events in his tenure
with the Giants . . . Took part in several philanthropic events which benefitted children . . . Has
been involved in the “What Moves U” campaign, a joint venture of the NFL and the American
Heart Association which promotes health and fitness among youth . . . Also participated in the
Lift Up America food distribution event . . . Full name is Reggie Jermaine Torbor, born January
25, 1981 in Baton Rouge.
REGGIE TORBOR’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 N.Y. Giants 16 1 21 15 6 3.0 25.5 0 0 – 0 0 2 1 0
2005 N.Y. Giants 14 9 34 25 9 0.0 0.0 1 37 37 0 3 1 1 0
2006 N.Y. Giants 16 3 16 8 8 1.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 1 0 0
2007 N.Y. Giants 16 6 32 19 13 1.0 10.0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0
2008 Miami 16 1 6 4 2 0.5 4.5 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
NFL TOTALS 78 20 109 71 38 5.5 40.0 1 37 37 0 4 4 2 0
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REGGIE TORBOR’S NFL PLAYOFF STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2005 N.Y. Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2006 N.Y. Giants 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2007 N.Y. Giants 4 4 10 7 3 1.0 5.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Miami 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
PLAYOFF TOTALS 6 4 11 8 3 1.0 5.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 15 in 2004, 14 in 2005, 14 in 2006, 7 in 2007, (Miami) 11 in 2008 for total of
61 (P-2)
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 7 at San Francisco, 11/6/05
7 at Jacksonville, 11/20/06
Sacks: 1.5 at Cincinnati, 12/26/04
ERIK WALDEN
LINEBACKER 50
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 8/21/85
COLLEGE: Middle Tennessee St. ’08
ACQUIRED: W, 2008 (K.C.)
NFL: Second Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Erick took an interesting route to the Dolphins. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the sixth
round (167th overall) of the 2008 Draft. The pick Dallas used to select Erick was originally
acquired from Miami in a swap of sixth-round draft picks which also brought starting nose
tackle Jason Ferguson to the Dolphins. Released by the Cowboys and signed by the Chiefs,
Walden was eventually released by Kansas City and signed by the Dolphins. The other sixth-
round pick which Dallas sent to Miami involved in the trade was used to take guard Donald
Thomas.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Acquired by Dolphins off waivers from Kansas City on November
20, 2008 . . . Was claimed on waivers by Kansas City from Dallas on August 31, 2008 . . .
Originally entered the NFL a sixth-round draft pick (167th overall) of the Cowboys in 2008.
2008 - Appeared in nine games with Kansas City and six games with Miami, all in a reserve
role . . . Registered 10 special teams tackles with Kansas City, a figure that tied for second on
the squad, and five special teams stops with Miami . . . Made his Dolphins debut in a reserve
role vs. New England (11/23) . . . Made his playoff debut in a reserve role in AFC Wild Card
playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
COLLEGE
A four-year letterman at Middle Tennessee State (2004-07) . . . Started 21 contests in his
career with the Blue Raiders and set the school’s all-time record with 22.5 sacks . . . Was a
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first-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection as a junior in 2006 when he notched a school
single-season record 11.5 sacks . . . Graduated with a degree in physical education.
PERSONAL
Attended Dublin High School in Dublin, Ga … Was an all-state selection as a senior . . .
Notched 97 tackles and a school single-season record 19.0 sacks his senior campaign . . .
Averaged 6.6-yards per carry and scored eight touchdowns as a running back . . . Also lettered
in basketball and track . . . Was a three-time all-state basketball selection . . . Full name is Erik
Walden, born August 21, 1985 in Dublin, Ga.
ERIK WALDEN’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2008 Kansas City 9 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
Miami 6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Special Teams Tackles: 15 (10 with Kansas City and 5 with Miami) in 2008
ERNEST WILFORD
WIDE RECEIVER 18
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 235
BORN: 1/14/79
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech ’04
ACQUIRED: UFA, 2008 (Jack.)
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: Second Season
FINS FACT
Following his playing career, Ernest would like to get into a career in law enforcement,
especially the FBI, Secret Service or DEA. It is something he has dreamed of doing since he
was a senior in high school. “I always imagined myself wearing business suits and taking down
criminals,” Ernest says. He has had some hands on experience in the field as well. During his
tenure in Jacksonville, he would do ride-alongs with the Jacksonville Police Department for
more than a year in the offseason. In fact, three of his favorite television shows are “Law &
Order,” “The First 48” and “Crime 360.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed a four-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted
free agent from Jacksonville on February 29, 2008 . . . Originally was the second of two fourth-
round draft choices (120th overall) of the Jaguars in 2004, with a choice obtained from
Baltimore as part of the Kevin Johnson trade.
2008 - Played in seven regular season games and was inactive for nine games . . . Caught
three passes for 25 yards . . . Made his Dolphins debut in a reserve role at Arizona (9/14) . . .
Recorded one catch for 15 yards at New England (9/28), his first reception with the Dolphins
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. . . Had two catches for ten yards at Buffalo (12/7) . . . Was inactive in AFC Wild Card Playoff
game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09).
2007 - Played in all 16 regular season games for the third year in a row, including a career-
high 14 starts . . . Totaled 45 receptions for 518 yards and three touchdowns . . . Reception total
led team while yardage figure was third . . . Tied a career high with six catches (53 yards) vs.
Indianapolis (10/22) . . . Amassed a season-high 72 receiving yards on five catches at
Indianapolis (12/2) . . . First touchdown catch of the year came at Pittsburgh (12/16) when his
12-yard scoring grab from David Garrard in the second quarter gave Jacksonville a 10-7 lead
as they went on for a 29-22 victory . . . Two weeks later, in finale at Houston (12/30), matched
his career-high totals for both receptions (6) and touchdowns (2) as he totaled 58 receiving
yards . . . Accounted for scoring catches of 6 and 17 yards in the game, both from Quinn Gray
. . . Appeared in both playoff games following the season, including one start . . . Hauled in four
passes for 60 yards and a touchdown . . . Had a 6-yard TD catch from Garrard in second
quarter of Divisional contest at New England (1/12/08), tying the game at 14 apiece.
2006 - Started 12 of the 16 games in which he played . . . Hauled in 36 passes for 524 yards and
a pair of scores . . . Both touchdown receptions came in 37-7 win over Tennessee (11/5) when he
caught TD passes of 11 and 22 yards, both from David Garrard . . . His 22-yarder is the longest
scoring reception of his career . . . Accounted for season-high totals of five catches and 72 yards
two weeks later in 26-10 Monday night win over N.Y. Giants (11/20), as he led the team in both
receptions and receiving yards that night . . . Was held without a catch vs. Indianapolis (12/10),
ending his string of 30 straight regular season games with a reception, a streak that had dated
back to 2004 . . . Had a season-long 41-yard catch vs. New England (12/24).
2005 - Appeared in all 16 regular season games with eight starts . . . Totaled 41 receptions for
a career-high 681 yards and seven touchdowns . . . Reception and yardage figures were
second on the club while his seven touchdowns led the team . . . Of his 41 catches on the year,
10 went for 25 yards or longer . . . Caught two passes for 35 yards, including a 21-yard TD catch
from Byron Leftwich, in 26-20 victory at N.Y. Jets (9/25) . . . The score marked the second-
longest TD catch of his career . . . Only reception vs. Cincinnati (10/9) was an 11-yard TD catch
from Leftwich in the Jaguars’ 23-20 victory . . . Accounted for the first 100-yard receiving game
of his career at St. Louis (10/30), when he accumulated a career-high 145 yards on six
receptions, one of which went for a touchdown . . . Of his six receptions that day, three went
for 25 yards or longer . . . The following week vs. Houston (11/6), tallied four receptions for 89
yards, including a 12-yard TD catch from Leftwich, in the Jaguars’ 21-14 victory . . . Along with
his output from the Rams contest, it marked the highest two-game receiving total of his career,
as he combined for 10 receptions for 234 yards and two TDs . . . In 31-28 win at Tennessee
(11/20), had five receptions for 47 yards . . . One his catches was an 18-yard score from
Leftwich in the third quarter, tying the game at 21 as the Jaguars went on for 17 unanswered
points . . . Hauled in four passes for 118 yards, including a 36-yard TD catch from David
Garrard, in 38-20 win at Houston (12/24) . . . Average per reception that day of 29.5 yards is a
career best (min. 3 receptions) . . . Had a 14-yard TD catch from Quinn Gray in 40-13 win over
Tennessee (1/1/06) to close out the regular season . . . Started First-Round Playoff game at
New England (1/7/06) and caught four passes for 53 yards.
2004 - As a rookie, played in 15 games with three starts . . . Was inactive for one contest . . .
Caught 19 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns . . . Had a reception in each of his first
seven games of the year . . . In his NFL debut, at Buffalo (9/12), his lone reception was a 7-
yard TD catch from Byron Leftwich on the game’s final play, providing the Jaguars with a 13-
10 victory . . . His only catch the week afterwards vs. Denver (9/19) was a 12-yard TD grab from
Leftwich in the second quarter to commence the scoring in Jacksonville’s 7-6 victory . . .
Established a career high with six receptions, totaling 56 yards vs. Indianapolis (10/3) . . . Was
inactive for game vs. Tennessee (11/21), the only contest he has missed in his NFL career
. . . Had a career-long 46-yard catch in finale at Oakland (1/2/05), which came on third-and-9
from the Raiders’ 48, leading to a Greg Jones 1-yard TD run three plays later to give the
Jaguars the winning points in their 13-6 triumph.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Virginia Tech (2000-03) . . . Played in 49 games with 27 starts for
the Hokies . . . Caught 126 passes for 2,052 yards and 11 touchdowns . . . Reception total is a
school record while his yardage figure ranks third all-time . . . Was a first-team All-Big East
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Conference pick as a senior when he caught 55 passes for 886 yards and three TDs . . .
Reception total that year is a school single-season standard . . . Was a second-team all-
conference pick his junior campaign when he tallied 51 receptions for 925 yards and seven
scores . . . That year, established school single-game receiving records with 279 yards and four
touchdowns against Syracuse . . . Graduated with a degree in sociology.
PERSONAL
Married (Robyn Denise) . . . Attended Franklin/Armstrong Military High School in Richmond, Va
. . . Earned all-state accolades in track . . . In high school, only played football his senior year
. . . Played one year at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy (1998) before enrolling at Virginia
Tech . . . While at Virginia Tech, also competed on the Hokies’ 1999-2000 indoor/outdoor track
teams . . . Won the triple jump and was third in the high jump at the Atlantic 10 Conference
Indoor Track Championships . . . Set a meet record as he captured the Atlantic 10 outdoor triple
jump title . . . Father, Ernest, Sr., is a pastor at an Apostolic Church in Richmond, Va . . .
Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s fishing and golf tournaments . . . Took part in
visits to Sunland Park and Tropical Elementary . . . Was also active in community endeavors
during his tenure with the Jaguars . . . Made frequent visits to local schools while also
supporting local military . . . He and his wife served as mentors through Big Brothers/Big
Sisters . . . Was the recipient of the 2004 Jaguars/Morgan Stanley Community Leader of the
Year Award . . . Enjoys playing golf in spare time . . . In fact, hosts the annual Ernest Wilford
Golf Classic, which benefitted The First Tee of St. John’s County, a non-profit organization
whose mission is to provide an affordable and accessible youth-centered golf facility where the
youth in the local community can learn the game of golf and the values it teaches in a
structured and supportive environment . . . Full name is Ernest Lee Wilford, Jr., born January
14, 1979 in Richmond, Va.
ERNEST WILFORD’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR TEAM GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2004 Jacksonville 15 3 19 271 14.3 46 2 0 0 0– 0– 0
2005 Jacksonville 16 8 41 681 16.6 39 7 0 0 0– 0– 0
2006 Jacksonville 16 12 36 524 14.6 41 2 0 0 0– 0– 0
2007 Jacksonville 16 14 45 518 11.5 35 3 0 0 0– 0– 0
2008 Miami 7 0 3 25 8.3 15 0 0 0 – 0– 0
NFL TOTALS 70 37 144 2,019 14.0 46 14 0 0 – – 0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 6 vs. Indianapolis, 10/3/04
6 at St. Louis, 10/30/05
6 vs. Indianapolis, 10/22/07
6 at Houston, 12/30/07
Receiving Yards: 145 at St. Louis, 10/30/05
118 at Houston, 12/24/05
89 vs. Houston, 11/6/05
Longest Receptions: 46 at Oakland, 1/2/05
41 vs. New England, 12/24/06
40 vs. N.Y. Jets, 10/8/06
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Highest Avg. Per Catch: 29.5 at Houston, 12/24/05 (4-118)
(min. 3 receptions) 24.2 at St. Louis, 10/30/05 (6-145)
22.3 vs. Houston, 11/6/05 (4-89)
Most TDs: 2 vs. Tennessee, 11/5/06
2 at Houston, 12/30/07
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2006 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (Jacksonville)
RECEIVING RUSHING
DATE OPPONENT P/S NO. YDS. LG TD ATT. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
11/12 HOUSTON S 2 50 25 0 0 0 0- 0 L 10-13
11/20 N.Y. GIANTS S 5 72 18 0 0 0 0- 0 W 26-10
11/26 at Buffalo S 1 12 12 0 0 0 0- 0 L 24-27
12/3 at Miami S 2 33 19 0 0 0 0- 0 W 24-10
12/10 INDIANAPOLIS S 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0- 0 W 44-17
12/17 at Tennessee P 2 12 07 0 0 0 0- 0 L 17-24
12/24 NEW ENGLAND S 2 44 41 0 0 0 0- 0 L 21-24
12/31 at Kansas City S 2 28 15 0 0 0 0- 0 L 30-35
2006 TOTALS 16-12 36 524 41 2 0 0 0- 0 8-8
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ERNEST WILFORD’S RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Buffalo 1 2 10 5.0 8 0 4 9 89 9.9 21 1
Miami - - - - - - 1 2 33 16.5 19 0
New England 1 1 15 15.0 15 0 2 3 59 19.6 41 0
N.Y. Jets - - - - - - 2 3 75 25.0 40 1
AFC East 2 3 25 8.3 15 0 9 17 256 15.0 41 1
Baltimore - - - - - - 1 1 10 10.0 10 0
Cincinnati - - - - - - 1 1 11 11.0 11 1
Cleveland - - - - - - 1 3 36 12.0 18 0
Pittsburgh - - - - - - 4 9 100 11.1 36 1
AFC North - - - - - - 7 14 157 11.2 36 2
Houston - - - - - - 8 20 354 17.7 39 4
Indianapolis - - - - - - 8 25 270 10.8 35 0
Jacksonville - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tennessee - - - - - - 7 17 193 11.4 26 4
AFC South - - - - - - 23 62 817 13.2 39 8
Denver - - - - - - 3 5 39 7.8 12 1
Kansas City 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 5 62 12.4 15 0
Oakland - - - - - - 2 4 78 19.5 46 0
San Diego 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 4 80 20.0 38 0
AFC West 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 12 18 259 14.4 46 1
AFC Total 4 3 25 8.3 15 0 51 111 1540 13.8 46 12
Dallas - - - - - - 1 3 58 19.3 30 0
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - 1 5 72 14.4 18 0
Philadelphia - - - - - - 1 1 16 16.0 16 0
Washington - - - - - - 1 3 30 10.0 14 0
NFC East - - - - - - 4 12 176 14.7 30 0
Chicago - - - - - - 1 1 9 9.0 9 0
Detroit - - - - - - 1 0 0 - - 0
Green Bay - - - - - - 1 0 0 - - 0
Minnesota - - - - - - 1 0 0 - - 0
NFC North - - - - - - 4 1 9 9.0 9 0
Atlanta - - - - - - 1 1 33 33.0 33 0
Carolina - - - - - - 1 4 38 9.5 16 0
New Orleans - - - - - - 1 3 46 45.3 23 0
Tampa Bay - - - - - - 1 1 13 13.0 13 0
NFC South - - - - - - 4 9 130 14.4 33 0
Arizona 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 2 28 14.0 17 0
St. Louis 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 6 145 24.2 37 1
San Francisco 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 2 28 14.0 21 0
Seattle - - - - - - 1 1 14 14.0 14 0
NFC West 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 7 11 215 19.5 37 1
NFC Total 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 19 33 530 16.1 37 1
Home 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 31 71 972 13.7 41 6
Road 5 3 25 8.3 15 0 37 73 1047 14.3 46 8
1st Down 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 69 48 691 14.4 41 5
2nd Down 6 3 25 8.3 15 0 69 42 552 13.1 39 2
3rd Down 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 69 47 716 15.2 46 6
4th Down 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 69 4 35 8.8 13 1
1st Half 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 69 60 723 12.1 37 6
2nd Half/OT 6 3 25 8.3 15 0 69 84 1296 15.4 46 8
Grass 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 57 118 1611 13.7 46 11
Turf 3 3 25 8.3 15 0 13 26 408 15.7 37 3
September 2 1 15 15.0 15 0 14 23 294 12.8 33 3
October 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 18 38 518 13.6 40 2
November 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 15 35 513 14.7 39 4
December 3 2 10 5.0 8 0 21 44 598 13.6 41 4
January - - - - - - 2 4 96 24.0 46 1
Games 1-8 3 1 15 15.0 15 0 35 71 991 13.9 40 8
Games 9-16 4 2 10 5.0 8 0 35 73 1028 14.0 46 6
Wins 6 3 25 8.3 15 0 46 83 1176 14.2 46 11
Losses 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 24 61 843 13.8 41 3
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RICKY WILLIAMS
RUNNING BACK 34
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 230
BORN: 5/21/77
COLLEGE: Texas ’99
ACQUIRED: T, 2000 (N.O.)
NFL: Ninth Season
DOLPHINS: Sixth Season
FINS FACT
An avid photographer, Ricky has taken pictures at several South Florida events, including Marlins
games and the Sony-Ericsson tennis tournament. On occasion, he’s even shot Dolphins training
camp practices in between reps.
PRO CAREER
CAREER PRO BOWL SELECTIONS: 1 (2002)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was traded by New Orleans to Miami on March 8, 2002 in exchange
for a first-round draft choice in 2002 (25th overall) and a conditional third-round pick in 2003 . . .
That pick became a first-round selection (18th overall) when he reached the 1,500-yard rushing
mark in 2002 . . . In the trade, the teams also swapped positions in the fourth-round of the 2002
Draft . . . Originally was a first-round draft choice (5th overall, 2nd running back) by New Orleans
in 1999, with a choice obtained from Washington in a draft-day trade-up, in which the Saints
surrendered their six remaining picks in the ’99 draft, and first- and third-round draft choices in
2000.
2008 - Played in all 16 regular season games with three starts . . . Ranked second on the team
in rushing with 160 carries for 659 yards and four touchdowns . . . Added 29 catches for 219
yards and one touchdown . . . Had 16 carries for 98 yards and added two receptions for 21
yards at New England (9/21) . . . Recorded 11 carries for 46 yards and one touchdown at
Houston (10/12) . . . Had seven carries for 16 yards and a touchdown and added two catches
for 43 yards (9/26) vs. Buffalo . . . Led the Dolphins in rushing with 12 rushes for 105 yards and
one touchdown vs. Seattle (11/9), and added two catches for 21 yards . . . His touchdown came
on a 51-yard TD run off a “Wildcat” formation . . . It was Williams’ 32nd career 100-yard rushing
game and his 20th as a member of the Dolphins . . . At age 31 years and 183 days on the date
of the Seahawks game, he also became the oldest Dolphin in club history to rush for 100 or
more yards; the previous oldest Dolphin to have accomplished that was Lamar Smith, who was
31 years and 38 days when he rushed for 158 yards vs. Buffalo (1/6/2002) . . . Williams’ 51-
yard TD run was the fourth longest run of his career and his longest since he had a 63-yard
TD run vs. Chicago (12/9/2002) . . . His touchdown was his 34th rushing touchdown as a
Dolphin, moving him past Karim Abdul-Jabbar into second place on the team’s all-time list of
rushing touchdowns . . . His rushing average of 8.8 yards per carry (12-105) was the best single
game rushing average of his career, surpassing his 8.4 yard per carry mark on Dec. 1, 2002
at Buffalo (27-228) . . . Had six carries for 21 yards and added two catches for 19 yards and
one touchdown, coming on a 13-yard TD reception from Chad Pennington vs. New England
(11/23) . . . Led the Dolphins in rushing with 12 carries for 54 yards at St. Louis (11/30) . . . Had
12 rushes for 34 yards and one touchdown coming on a four-yard run, at Kansas City (12/21)
. . . Also tied for the team lead in receptions with six catches for 50 yards . . . Had ten carries
for 50 yards and added one reception for three yards at the New York Jets (12/28) . . . Played
in a reserve role in AFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/4/09) and had four carries for
17 yards and added one catch for eight yards . . .
CAREER RUSHING: Despite having played only three full seasons and parts of two others
with the club, Williams is second in team annals in rushing yards with 4,642, trailing Hall of
Famer Larry Csonka by 2,095 yards . . . He is second in both attempts and rushing touchdowns:
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MIAMI DOLPHINS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS
RUSHING YARDS RUSHING ATTEMPTS RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
PLAYER YEARS YDS. PLAYER YEARS ATT. PLAYER YEARS TDs
L. Csonka 1968-74, 6737 L. Csonka 1968-74, 1506 L. Csonka 1968-74, 53
1979 1979 1979
R. WILLIAMS 2002-03, 4642 R. WILLIAMS 2002-03, 1109 R. WILLIAMS 2002-03, 35
’05, ’07-08 ’05, ’07-08 ’05, ’07-08
M. Morris 1969-75 3877 J. Kiick 1968-74 997 K. Abdul-Jabbar 1996-99 33
J. Kiick 1968-74 3644 K. Abdul-Jabbar 1996-99 888 M. Morris 1969-75 29
T. Nathan 1979-87 3543 M. Morris 1969-75 754 J. Kiick 1968-74 28
100-YARD RUSHING GAMES: Williams has accounted for 20 100-yard rushing games with
the Dolphins, a franchise record . . . He tied the previous mark of 15, first set by Larry Csonka,
with a 104-yard effort (31 atts.) on November 27, 2003 at Dallas on Thanksgiving Day . . . He
surpassed the mark with a 107-yard, 1 TD performance (18 atts.) two weeks later against
Philadelphia (12/15) in a Monday night contest . . . In addition, he holds the two highest single-
season totals in club annals . . . In Williams’ five seasons with the club, the Dolphins have
posted a mark of 17-3 when he has run for 100 yards or more . . . Overall in his eight NFL
seasons, the teams for which he has played have produced a record of 24-8 in games when
he has reached the 100-yard rushing plateau:
2007 - Was reinstated by the NFL on November 14 and then activated to the 53-man roster on
November 26 . . . Played in a reserve role in Monday night game at Pittsburgh (11/26) . . .
Rushed for 15 yards on six carries before leaving the game with a right pectoral injury . . . Was
placed on injured reserve on November 28 . . . Underwent surgery on November 29 . . . Dr.
George Caldwell performed the surgery at Broward General Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale.
2006 - Was suspended by the NFL on April 25, 2006 for violating the league’s substance abuse
policy . . . Went on to play with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, with
whom he signed a contract on May 26, 2006 . . . Led the team and was eighth in the league in
rushing with 526 yards and two touchdowns on 109 attempts . . . Also caught 19 passes for
127 yards . . . Missed two months of the season with a fractured left forearm sustained in a
game at Saskatchewan on July 22.
2005 - Went on to play in the final 12 games of the year, including three starts, after serving a
four-game NFL suspension to start the season for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse
policy . . . Was second on the squad with 743 yards rushing on 168 carries . . . Led team with
six rushing scores . . . Also caught 17 passes for 93 yards . . . After being held to a combined
seven yards rushing in his first two outings of the year, broke through for 82 yards (17 atts.) in
a 21-6 win over New Orleans in Baton Rouge (10/30) . . . Along with Ronnie Brown’s 106 yards
that day, it marked the first time that two Dolphins running backs rushed for 80 yards or more
in the same game since October 8, 1979 when Delvin Williams had 86 yards and Larry Csonka
rushed for 83 yards at Oakland . . . The following week vs. Atlanta (11/6), scored his first
touchdown of the season, which came on a 23-yard scamper in the second quarter, tying the
game at 7-7 . . . Totaled 165 rushing yards in consecutive weeks, including an 83-yard
performance (13 atts.) at Cleveland (11/20) and an 82-yard effort (16 atts.) at Oakland (11/27)
. . . Broke loose for a 34-yard TD run in the Raiders game, giving the Dolphins a 30-21 lead
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with 3:50 to play as they went on for a 33-21 victory . . . Rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries in
24-20 win over N.Y. Jets (12/18) on a Monday night . . . His 23-yard TD run 1:15 into the fourth
quarter tied the game at 17-17 . . . It also marked the first of three straight games to close out
the season that he accounted for a touchdown . . . Both of his 100-yard rushing games on the
year occurred over the final two weeks of the season . . . Amassed 172 yards and a TD on 26
attempts in a 24-10 win over Tennessee (12/24) . . . His rushing total in that game is the fifth-
highest figure of his career . . . His 19-yard scoring run with 1:48 remaining in the contest
cemented the outcome . . . In season-ending 28-26 win at New England (1/1/06), ran for 108
yards and a TD on 28 carries . . . His 2-yard TD run in the first quarter opened the scoring.
2004 - Sat out the season . . . Was placed on the Dolphins’ Reserve/Did Not Report list on July
30 and the Reserve/Retired list on August 31.
2003 - Started all 16 games . . . Became the first Dolphins running back to start every regular
season game in consecutive seasons since Larry Csonka opened all 14 contests each year
between 1970-73 . . . Rushed for a team-high 1,372 yards and nine touchdowns on 392
attempts . . . Became just the second player in team history to record multiple 1,000-yard
rushing seasons, joining Csonka, who did it each year from 1971-73 . . . Also caught 50 passes
for 351 yards and one TD . . . Rushing total was the second-highest single-season figure in
Dolphins history, trailing only Williams’ 1,853 yards from 2002 . . . It represented the ninth
1,000-yard rushing season in franchise history . . . His total in 2003 also placed sixth in the
AFC and 10th in the NFL . . . Reception total ranked second on the squad, while his receiving
yardage figure was fourth . . . Racked up 1,723 total yards from scrimmage, sixth in the
conference and ninth in the league . . . It also was the second-highest single-season figure in
club annals, trailing only his 2,216 yards from 2002 . . . Put together seven 100-yard rushing
days on the year, the second-highest single-season total in franchise history, trailing only his
ten from 2002 . . . Accounted for 79 first downs on the season (68 rushing, 11 receiving), the
eighth-highest figure in the AFC and 13th in the NFL . . .
SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING YARDS, ATTEMPTS & TOUCHDOWNS: In 2003, Williams
established the club’s single-season record for rush attempts with 392, breaking the standard
that he had set the year before with 383 . . . His 1,372 yards rushing marked the second-highest
single-season figure in franchise history, trailing only his 1,853 yards that he compiled in 2002:
RUSHING YARDS FROM 2000-03: When Williams surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark
at Dallas on Thanksgiving Day of 2003, he did so for the fourth straight season, joining Green
Bay’s Ahman Green and the Jets’ Curtis Martin as the only three players to have amassed
1,000-yard rushing seasons each year from 2000-03 . . . Williams’ four-year rushing total of
5,470 was the second-highest figure in the NFL from 2000-03, trailing only Green, who rushed
for 5,685 yards over this same span:
TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE FROM 2000-03: In addition to his success running the
ball from 2000-03, Williams proved potent as a receiver as well . . . During this four-year period,
Williams also accumulated 1,634 receiving yards on 201 receptions, giving him 7,104 total
yards from scrimmage . . . This total ranks as the third-highest figure in the NFL over this span:
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MOST TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE IN THE NFL FROM 2000-03
RUSH REC. TOTAL
PLAYER TEAM(S) GAMES YARDS YARDS YARDS
4. Ahman Green Green Bay 62 5685 1913 7598
2. Priest Holmes Balt./K.C. 62 5178 2197 7375
3. RICKY WILLIAMS N.O., MIAMI 58 5470 1634 7104
4. Marshall Faulk St. Louis 53 4512 2422 6934
5. Tiki Barber N.Y. Giants 62 4474 2354 6828
TOUCHDOWNS: Williams scored a touchdown in each of the first five games of 2003 . . .
Along with his touchdown in the final game of the 2002 season, he scored a touchdown in six
straight games . . . That tied a team record for most consecutive games with a touchdown, along
with Paul Warfield, who scored a touchdown in six consecutive contests in 1972, and Mark
Clayton, who scored in six games in a row over a two-year period, from 1988-89 . . .
GAME HIGHLIGHTS – VS. HOUSTON (SEPT. 7): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 17 carries
for 69 yards and added five receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown, which came on a 35-
yard TD pass from Jay Fiedler . . . It marked his lone receiving touchdown of the season . . .
AT N.Y. JETS (SEPT. 14): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 34 carries for 125 yards and one
touchdown, which came on a 2-yard run . . Also tied for the team lead in receptions with four
catches for 37 yards . . . It was his first 100-yard rushing game of the year, and his 11th as a
Dolphin, moving him past Mercury Morris into sole possession of second place for most 100-
yard rushing games by a Dolphin . . .
VS. BUFFALO (SEPT. 21): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 42 carries for 153 yards and one
touchdown, which came on a 1-yard run . . . His 42 rushing attempts set a new team record
for most carries, breaking the former club record of 40 rushes by Lamar Smith in an AFC First-
Round playoff game vs. Indianapolis on December 30, 2000 . . . It also was a new single-game
career high for Williams, surpassing his former high of 40 carries, which was set on October
31, 1999 vs. Cleveland as a member of the New Orleans Saints . . . His 42 carries, combined
with his 34 carries in his previous game against the Jets, gave him a total of 76 rushing
attempts in consecutive games, which tied an NFL record set by Earl Campbell of the Houston
Oilers, who totaled 76 carries in two straight games in 1981 (37 carries vs. Cincinnati on
October 4 and 39 carries vs. Seattle on October 11 that year) . . . In the contest, he moved past
Lamar Smith (2,107) and Benny Malone (2,129) into ninth place among the Dolphins’ all-time
leading rushers . . . For his efforts in that contest he was named as the FedEx Ground NFL
Player of the Week . . .
AT JACKSONVILLE (OCT. 12): Topped the Dolphins’ rushing chart with 19 carries for 75
yards and one touchdown, which came on a 14-yard run . . . Along with his touchdown in the
final game of the 2002 season, it was the sixth straight game he scored a touchdown, tying a
team record for most consecutive games with a touchdown, along with Paul Warfield, who
scored a touchdown in six straight games in 1972, and Mark Clayton, who scored in six
consecutive games over a two-year period, from 1988-89 . . .
VS. WASHINGTON (NOV. 23): Led the Dolphins in rushing with 23 carries for 107 yards and
two touchdowns . . . Added two receptions for ten yards . . . It was his fourth 100-yard rushing
game of the year, his 14th as a Dolphin, and the 26th of his career . . . His touchdowns came
on runs of one and 24 yards, with both coming in the fourth quarter to key a Dolphins
comeback . . . His 1-yard run came on a fourth and goal situation with the Dolphins trailing 23-
10, and his 24-yard TD run came with 4:19 left in the contest to give the Dolphins their final
score in a 24-23 come from behind victory . . . It was the first time in 2003 and the 11th time
in his career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game . . .
AT DALLAS (NOV. 27): On Thanksgiving Day, led the Dolphins in rushing with 31 carries for
104 yards and added four receptions for 41 yards . . . It was his fifth 100-yard rushing game of
the year and his 15th as a Dolphin, tying Larry Csonka’s club all-time mark . . . In addition,
Williams went over the 1,000 yard rushing milestone in the contest, his fourth career 1,000-
yard rushing season and his second as a Dolphin, as he became only the second player in
team history (along with Csonka) to record multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons . . .
VS. PHILADELPHIA (DEC. 15): In Monday night game, led the Dolphins in rushing with 18
carries for 107 yards and one touchdown, which came on a 3-yard run . . . Had a season-long
45-yard run in that contest . . . It was his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the year and his 16th
as a Dolphin as he broke Larry Csonka’s team record of 15 career 100-yard rushing games.
2002 - Started all 16 games in his first season with the Dolphins . . . Became the first Dolphin
to lead the NFL in rushing with 1,853 yards and 16 touchdowns on 383 attempts . . . It marked
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just the eighth time that a Dolphin reached the 1,000-yard rushing mark in a season, and he
became the sixth different player to do it . . . Also caught 47 passes for 363 yards and one
touchdown . . . Reception total was second on the squad and yardage figure was fourth . . .
2,216 total yards from scrimmage were second-most in the AFC and in the NFL, trailing only
Kansas City’s Priest Holmes (2,287) . . . 17 total touchdowns tied for second in the AFC and
third in the NFL . . . Was the first Dolphins running back to start all 16 games since Sammie
Smith in 1990 . . . Accounted for 103 first downs on the season (89 rushing, 14 receiving), the
third-highest figure in the AFC and in the NFL . . . On the year, established seven Dolphins
single-season records and two single-game standards in regular season play . . .
RUSHING YARDS, ATTEMPTS & TOUCHDOWNS: In 2002, Williams established the club’s
single-season records for rushing yards, attempts and touchdowns . . . His 1,853 yards broke
Delvin Williams’ 14-year old yardage record of 1,258, which he set in 1978 . . . His 383 attempts
surpassed the previous mark set by Lamar Smith, who had 313 carries in 2001 . . . His 16 rushing
touchdowns were one more than the total that Karim Abdul-Jabbar amassed in 1997 . . .
NFL RUSHING LEADER: Williams became the first Dolphin to lead the NFL in rushing . . .
With 1,853 yards, Williams’ total was 170 more than San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson . . .
AMONG ALL-TIME NFL RUSHING LEADERS: Williams rushing total was the eighth-highest in
NFL annals (now 12th), and the most since Denver’s Terrell Davis compiled 2,008 yards in 1998:
In addition, Williams’ rushing total is the most by an NFL running back in his first year with a
team after changing teams, surpassing the previous mark of 1,555 yards by Kansas City’s
Priest Holmes in 2001:
MOST RUSH YARDS BY A VETERAN RUNNING BACK IN FIRST YEAR WITH A NEW TEAM
HOW ACQ.,
PLAYER YEAR TEAM PREV. TEAM YARDS ATTS. AVG. LG TD
1. RICKY WILLIAMS 2002 MIAMI TR., N.O. 1853 383 4.8 63t 16
2. Michael Turner 2008 Atlanta UFA, S.D. 1699 376 4.5 70 17
3. Corey Dillon 2004 New England Tr., Cin. 1635 345 4,7 44 12
4. Priest Holmes 2001 Kansas City UFA, Balt. 1555 327 4.8 41 8
5. Stephen Davis 2003 Carolina FA, Wash. 1444 318 4.5 40 8
FASTEST TO 1,000 YARDS: Williams reached the 1,000-yard rushing mark with a 143-yard
effort against San Diego on November 24 . . . It was the Dolphins’ 11th game of the season
and he tied Delvin Williams for the fewest number of games needed to reach the 1,000-yard
rushing plateau in Dolphins history:
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FASTEST DOLPHINS TO 1,000 YARDS RUSHING
GAMES TO
PLAYER YEAR TOTAL YARDS 1,000 YARDS
1. RICKY WILLIAMS 2002 1853 11
Delvin Williams 1978 1258 11
3. RICKY WILLIAMS 2003 1372 12
4. Lamar Smith 2000 1139 13
5. Larry Csonka 1971 1051 14
Larry Csonka 1972 1117 14
Mercury Morris 1972 1000 14
Larry Csonka 1973 1003 14
TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE: Williams also shattered the club’s single-season mark
for total yards from scrimmage with 2,216, a figure that was 766 more than the previous record
of 1,450, formerly held by Delvin Williams (1978):
MOST TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE BY A DOLPHIN IN A SEASON
RUSH REC. TOTAL
PLAYER YEAR YARDS YARDS YARDS
1. RICKY WILLIAMS 2002 1853 363 2216
2. RICKY WILLIAMS 2003 1372 351 1723
3. Delvin Williams 1978 1258 192 1450
4. Mark Clayton 1984 35 1389 1424
5. Tony Nathan 1985 667 651 1318
His total in 2002 also ranked second in the NFL, trailing only Kansas City’s Priest Holmes:
In addition, his touchdown total was one shy of the Dolphins’ single-season record of 18, set
by Mark Clayton in 1984:
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100-YARD RUSHING GAMES: Williams accounted for ten 100-yard rushing games in 2002,
shattering the Dolphins single-season record of five, formerly held by Delvin Williams (1978) . . .
This included a season-high 228 yards at Buffalo on December 1, which represents a club single-
game record . . . He reached the single-season mark when he accounted for 143 yards and two
touchdowns on 29 attempts in a 30-3 win over San Diego on November 24 at Pro Player
Stadium, his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the year . . . Williams also became the first player in
club history to produce more than two 100-yard rushing games in a row, having accomplished
the feat on two occasions . . . He went over the 100-yard barrier in each of the first three games
of the year, and put together five straight such performances in games 10-14 . . .
200-YARDS RUSHING: Williams had two 200-yard rushing games on the season . . . This
included a 228-yard effort at Buffalo on December 1, marking a new career-high and
establishing the Dolphins’ single-game record, as he eclipsed the old mark of 209, first set by
Lamar Smith in a First-Round Playoff game against Indianapolis on December 30, 2000 . . . It
was the first 200-yard rushing game by a Dolphin in the regular season . . . The previous regular
season record was 197 yards by Mercury Morris against New England on September 30, 1973
. . . The following week, in a Monday night game against Chicago, he amassed 216 yards
rushing . . . Williams now owns each of the top two single-game rushing totals, and three of the
top four regular season (three of the top five, including playoffs) marks in Dolphins history:
CONSECUTIVE GAME RUSHING TOTALS: With 228 yards at Buffalo on December 1 and
216 yards the following week against Chicago on December 9, Williams’ two-game rushing
total of 444 yards is the most in Dolphins history, and he owns each of the top four figures in
this category in club annals:
With his performance against the Bears, Williams became just the third player, (4th time) in
league history to amass consecutive 200-yard rushing games, joining Hall of Famers O.J.
Simpson and Earl Campbell . . .
In addition, his two-game rushing total of 444 also is the fourth-highest in NFL history:
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HIGHEST TWO-GAME RUSHING TOTALS IN NFL HISTORY
TWO-GAME
PLAYER TEAM, YEAR GAME 1 TOTAL GAME 2 TOTAL TOTAL
1. O.J. Simpson Buffalo, 1976 29-273 (at Det., 11/25) 24-203 (at Mia., 12/5) 53-476
2. W. Payton Chicago, 1977 33-192 (vs. K.C., 11/13) 40-275 (vs. Min., 11/20) 73-467
3. M. Anderson Denver, 2000 30-195 (at Sea., 11/26) 37-251 (at N.O., 12/3) 67-446
4. R. WILLIAMS MIAMI, 2002 27-228 (AT BUF., 12/1) 31-216 (VS. CHI., 12/9) 58-444
Williams’ three-game rushing total of 587 yards from games 11-13 (143 yards vs. San Diego,
11/24) not only is the highest in Dolphins history, but it ranks third in the NFL record books . . .
HIGHEST THREE-GAME RUSHING TOTALS IN NFL HISTORY
GAME 1 GAME 2 GAME 3 THREE-GAME
PLAYER TEAM, YEAR TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
1. O.J. Simpson Buffalo, 1976 29-273 (12) 24-203 (13) 28-171 (14) 81-647
2. W. Payton Chicago, 1977 33-192 (9) 40-275 (10) 20-137 (11) 93-604
3. R. WILLIAMS MIAMI, 2002 29-143 (11) 27-228 (12) 31-216 (13) 87-587
LONG PLAYS: Williams erupted for numerous long plays during the course of the season,
having accounted for four of the six longest plays from scrimmage by the Dolphins in 2002
. . . In addition in 2002, Williams accounted for each of the four longest plays from scrimmage
of his NFL career to that point, and currently five of the top ten . . . Overall on the year, he
had 23 runs of 15 yards or longer and two receptions of 25 yards or longer . . . On the year,
Williams also had seven runs of 30 yards or longer, tied for the most in the NFL, along with
the Giants’ Tiki Barber:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK/MONTH: During the course of the 2002 season, Williams was named
AFC Offensive Player of the Week on two occasions, the second and third times in his career that
he has come away with an NFL weekly honor . . . His first AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor
came for the games of November 24-25, following his performance against San Diego on
November 24 in which he led the Dolphins with 29 carries for 143 yards and two touchdowns and
added two catches for eight yards . . . It marked the first time that a Dolphin was named AFC
Offensive Player of the Week in the regular season since the 2000 season-opener when running
back Lamar Smith earned that honor against Seattle . . . He also was named as AFC Offensive
Player of the Week for the games of December 8-9, following his performance in a Monday night
win over Chicago on December 9, in which he rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns on 31
carries . . . He became just the third Dolphin to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week accolades
two or more times in the same season during the regular season, joining quarterback Dan Marino,
who did it on five occasions (1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1999) and quarterback Scott Mitchell, who
won the honor twice in 1993 . . . Williams’ first weekly award of his career occurred in 2001 as a
member of the Saints when he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in the season’s fourth
week as he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries and caught five passes for 42
yards in a win against Minnesota . . . In addition, Williams was named NFC Offensive Player of the
Month for October, 2001 as a member of the Saints, when he rushed for 411 yards and two
touchdowns on 99 carries, and caught 22 passes for 157 yards in four games . . .
PRO BOWL: Was one of seven Dolphins selected to the 2002 AFC Pro Bowl team, the
most in the AFC . . . It marked his first career Pro Bowl appearance . . . He became the first
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Dolphins running back to be named to the Pro Bowl since Andra Franklin was chosen in 1982
(Keith Byars was selected as a fullback in 1993) . . . Overall, Williams became the sixth
running back in team history chosen to the Pro Bowl, along with Byars (1993), Larry Csonka
(1970-74), Franklin (1982), Mercury Morris (1971-73), and Delvin Williams (1978) . . . In the
AFC’s 45-20 victory, led the squad in rushing with 56 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries
. . . Added three receptions for 18 yards and a forced fumble on special teams . . . For his
efforts, was named the game’s MVP, becoming the second player in Dolphins history to earn
the honor, joining kicker Garo Yepremian, who was named MVP of the 1974 Pro Bowl . . .
POSTSEASON HONORS: Following the season, Williams earned All-Pro status from
virtually every media outlet . . . He was a first-team selection by the Associated Press, Pro
Football Weekly, Football Digest, The Sporting News and College & Pro Football Newsweekly
. . . Also was named to the “All-Iron” Team as selected by CBS-TV analyst Phil Simms . . .
GAME HIGHLIGHTS – VS. DETROIT (SEPT. 8): In his Dolphins debut, rushed for 111
yards and two touchdowns on 20 attempts, marking the 13th 100-yard rushing game of his
career . . . Did not play at all in the fourth quarter as the Dolphins held a 42-14 lead entering
the final period . . . His touchdowns came on runs of one and two yards . . . It marked the 12th
100-yard rushing game by a Dolphin in a season-opener and was the ninth-highest by a
Dolphin on opening day . . . It also was the fifth-best rushing total by a Dolphin in his debut with
the team . . . His two rushing touchdowns and his two overall touchdowns both were tied for
the second-highest single-game total of his career . . .
AT INDIANAPOLIS (SEPT. 15): Accounted for back-to-back 100-yard rushing games with
132 yards on 24 carries . . . Also caught two passes for a team-high 62 yards . . . This included
a season-long 52-yard reception and a 10-yard TD pass from Jay Fiedler . . . It marked the first
time a Dolphin posted consecutive 100-yard rushing games since 1994 when Bernie Parmalee
had two straight 100-yard rushing games on October 16 (150 yards vs. the L.A. Raiders) and
October 30 (123 yards at New England) . . . It was the tenth time in team history a Dolphins
running back had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games . . . His receiving touchdown, along
with Rob Konrad’s 9-yard scoring catch from Fiedler, marked the first time two Dolphins
running backs had at least one touchdown reception in the same game since December 12,
1988 against Cleveland, when Jim Jensen and Lorenzo Hampton each caught a touchdown
pass from Dan Marino . . .
VS. N.Y. JETS (SEPT. 22): Rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown on 24 attempts, and
caught two passes for 23 yards in the Dolphins’ 30-3 victory . . . It marked the 15th 100-yard
rushing game of his career as he became the first Dolphin in club history to rush for 100 yards
in three consecutive games . . . His 53-yard run in the game was the longest of his career to
that point and now is the third-longest . . . Coupled with his 132 yards rushing the previous
week at Indianapolis, his 283 yards rushing in those two contests was the most by a Dolphin
in back-to-back games to that point, breaking the former team record of 273 yards rushing in
consecutive games that was set by Bernie Parmalee in 1994 (150 yards rushing on Oct. 16,
1994 vs. L.A. Raiders and 123 yards rushing on Oct. 30, 1994 at New England) . . . Williams
also had 110 yards rushing in the second half of the game, becoming the first Dolphin to rush
for 100 or more yards in a half since Lamar Smith had 109 yards rushing in the first half against
the Jets on October 23, 2000 in New York . . .
VS. BALTIMORE (NOV. 17): Rushed for 102 yards on 26 attempts and two touchdowns . . .
Led the Dolphins in receiving as well with five catches for 28 yards . . . It was his fifth 100-yard
rushing game of the season (17th of career), as he tied Delvin Williams’ club single-season
record for most 100-yard rushing games first set in 1978 . . . His touchdowns came on runs of
two and four yards . . . The two rushing touchdowns and his two overall touchdowns both tied
for the second-highest single-game total of his career . . . It was the third time on the season
and the sixth time in his career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game . . . For Williams,
it began a streak of four straight games with a pair of rushing touchdowns . . .
VS. SAN DIEGO (NOV. 24): Rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries and
caught two passes for eight yards . . . His touchdowns came on runs of one and 12 yards . . .
It was his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season (18th of career), as he eclipsed Delvin
Williams’ team single-season record of five, which had been set in 1978 . . . In addition, Ricky
Williams went over the 1,000 yard rushing mark for the season in the contest, reaching that
plateau in 11 games, tying Delvin Williams for the fewest games in a season to reach 1,000
yards rushing; Delvin Williams reached 1,000 yards rushing in 11 games in 1978 . . . His two
rushing touchdowns and his two overall touchdowns both tied for the second-highest single-
game total of his career . . . It was the fourth time on the season and the seventh time in his
career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game . . . For his efforts in that contest,
Williams was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for games of November 24-25 . . .
AT BUFFALO (DEC. 1): Turned in the most prolific rushing day in Dolphins history with 228
yards and two touchdowns on 27 attempts . . . His rushing total represents the highest single-
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game rushing total of his career, breaking his former single-game best of 179 yards rushing on
40 carries on October 31, 1999 against Cleveland as a member of the New Orleans Saints
. . . It also was a new Dolphins record for most yards rushing in a single game, breaking the
overall club record of 209 yards on 40 carries, set by Lamar Smith on December 30, 2000
against Indianapolis in an AFC First-Round Playoff game, and breaking the Dolphins’ regular
season single-game rushing record, set by Mercury Morris with 197 yards rushing on 15 carries
on September 30, 1973 against New England . . . It also was the second-highest single-game
rushing total in a loss in NFL history, surpassed only by O. J. Simpson’s 273 yards rushing on
November 25, 1976 as a member of the Buffalo Bills in their 27-14 defeat at Detroit . . . Williams
also set a new Dolphins single-season rushing record, breaking Delvin Williams’ former club
record of 1,258 yards that he set in 1978 . . . In that contest, Ricky Williams had 121 yards
rushing in the first half, marking the second time in 2002 that he surpassed the 100-yard rushing
mark in one half . . . He then had 107 yards rushing in the second half of the game, marking the
third time in ’02 that he recorded 100 or more yards rushing in a half . . . In addition, his total of
224 yards rushing after three quarters is the highest rushing total in NFL history after three
quarters of play . . . It was his seventh 100-yard rushing game of the season and the 19th of his
career . . . His touchdowns came on a 45-yard run on the Dolphins’ first play from scrimmage
and a 55-yard run in the third quarter . . . The 55-yard run is the second-longest run of his career
and the 45-yard scamper is tied for the fourth-longest . . . It marked the fifth time in 2002 and
the eighth time in his career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game . . .
VS. CHICAGO (DEC. 9): In a Monday night win over Chicago, rushed for 216 yards and two
touchdowns on 31 carries, marking his second consecutive 200-yard rushing performance and
the fourth straight game in which he posted a pair of rushing scores . . . His touchdowns came
on runs of 15 and 63 yards . . . The 63-yard run marked a career-long . . . His rushing total
represents the second-highest single-game rushing total of his career and the second highest
single-game total in Dolphins history . . . It was the second-highest single-game rushing figure
in Monday Night Football history, surpassed only by the 221 yards by the Raiders’ Bo Jackson
on November 30, 1987 at Seattle . . . It also was the most yards rushing by an individual against
the Bears in that team’s history . . . It was his fourth straight 100-yard rushing game, setting a
new club record for most consecutive 100-yard rushing games . . . Overall, it was his eighth 100-
yard rushing game of the season and the 20th of his career . . . It was the sixth time in ’02 and
the ninth time in his career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game . . . For his efforts,
Williams was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the games of December 8-9 . . .
VS. OAKLAND (DEC. 15): Put together his fifth consecutive 100-yard rushing game by
compiling 101 yards on 27 attempts . . . It was his ninth 100-yard rushing game of the season and
the 21st of his career . . . Also had five receptions for 39 yards . . . In the contest, surpassed Lamar
Smith as the club’s single-season leader for most rush attempts, which Smith had set in 2001 with
313 . . . Did not have a touchdown, snapping his string of four straight games with a score . . .
AT NEW ENGLAND (DEC. 29): Rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns on 31 attempts
. . . Added two receptions for seven yards . . . His 185 yards rushing is the fourth-highest single
game rushing total in Dolphin history (fifth, including playoffs) . . . It was his tenth 100-yard
rushing game of the season and the 22nd of his career . . . The ten 100-yard games in a career
tied him with Mercury Morris for the second-most ever by a Dolphin . . . In the game he set a
new Dolphins club record for most rushing touchdowns in a season . . . He tied the mark of 15,
first set by Karim Abdul-Jabbar in 1997, with his 8-yard run in the first quarter . . . He set the
record with a 14-yard TD in the second quarter . . . It was the seventh time in ‘02 and the tenth
time in his career that he had two rushing touchdowns in a game.
2001 - Started all 16 games in which he played with the Saints . . . Rushed for 1,245 yards and
six touchdowns on 313 carries, and caught 60 passes for 511 yards and one score . . . It
marked the seventh 1,000-yard rushing season in Saints history, and the first time it had been
achieved in back-to-back seasons . . . He joined George Rogers (1981, 1983) as the only
players in Saints history to rush for 1,000 yards two times (now three) . . . Rushing total was
the fourth-highest single-season total in Saints history at the time (now sixth) . . . It also ranked
fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in ’01 . . . Was third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL
with 1,756 total yards from scrimmage . . . Reception total was the second-most by a running
back in Saints history, trailing only the 74 catches by Tony Galbreath in 1978 . . . Reception
figure also tied for 19th in the NFC and tied for sixth among conference running backs . . .
Totaled 77 first downs on the year (58 rushing, 19 receiving), fourth in the NFC and tied for
eighth in the NFL . . . Rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 30 attempts and caught five
passes for 42 yards vs. Minnesota (10/7) in the Saints’ 28-15 victory . . . For his efforts, was
named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career . . . The following
week at Carolina (10/14), compiled 147 yards rushing and a score on 31 carries, and tallied
four receptions for 31 yards in a 27-25 win . . . Had a season-long 46-yard run in the game
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. . . Score came on a 1-yard TD run as time expired to provide New Orleans with the winning
margin . . . Had 51 yards rushing on 21 carries while tying a career-high with nine receptions
for 65 yards vs. Atlanta (10/21) . . . In four games during the month of October, totaled 411
yards rushing and two touchdowns on 99 attempts (4.2 avg.) and caught 22 passes for 157
yards . . . For his performance, was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month . . . Rushed for
121 yards on 24 carries and had three receptions for 52 yards at San Francisco (11/11), as he
surpassed Mario Bates for sixth on the club’s all-time rushing list . . . Ran for 120 yards,
including a 14-yard TD, on 28 carries, and had four receptions for 48 yards the week afterwards
vs. Indianapolis (11/18) . . . Rushed 27 times for 102 yards and had four receptions for 72 yards,
including a season-long 42-yard catch, vs. Carolina (12/2), as he moved ahead of Tony
Galbreath into fifth on the Saints’ career rushing chart.
2000 - Started all ten games in which he played . . . Missed each of the final six games of the
year with a broken left ankle . . . Rushed for 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns on 248
attempts and caught 44 passes for 409 yards and one score . . . It marked the sixth 1,000-yard
rushing season in Saints history, and he became just the fifth different player to accomplish the
feat . . . Rushing total ranked 12th in the NFC and 23rd in the NFL . . . At the time of his injury,
with six games still to play, his 1,000 rushing yards were second-most in the NFC while his
1,409 total yards from scrimmage also were second in the conference . . . At San Diego (9/10),
rushed for 50 yards on 24 attempts and caught four passes for 27 yards, including a 13-yard
TD catch from Jeff Blake for his first NFL touchdown reception . . . Rushed for 107 yards on 23
carries the following week at Seattle (9/17), commencing a string of five games in a row in
which he reached the 100-yard rushing mark . . . Matched a team mark with his third straight
100-yard rushing performance as he compiled 128 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries at
Chicago (10/8), tying George Rogers (1981), Wayne Wilson (1983) and Dalton Hilliard (1989)
for that honor . . . In addition, the Bears game marked the first of five in a row that he tallied a
rushing touchdown . . . Rushed 38 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns, and had three
receptions for 35 yards vs. Carolina (10/15), as he established the club record for consecutive
100-yard rushing games at four . . . Also had a 34-yard completion to Keith Poole in the
Panthers contest, his first NFL completion . . . The week afterwards at Atlanta (10/22), ran for
a season-high 156 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries, as he registered his fifth straight
100-yard rushing game . . . The three rushing touchdowns tied a club record that had previously
been achieved by six others, most recently by Mario Bates at L.A. Rams on December 4, 1994
. . . Although the streak ended the following week at Arizona (10/29) with 54 yards rushing and
a TD on 21 attempts, turned in the best receiving day of his career with nine catches for 92
yards . . . Rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries vs. San Francisco (11/5) . . . The
score came on a 1-yard run in the second quarter, marking the fifth straight game in which he
had a rushing touchdown, tying the club record first set by Hilliard in 1989 . . . Compiled 93
yards on 16 attempts at Carolina (11/12) . . . Final carry was a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter
as he reached 1,000 yards rushing for the season . . . Sustained a broken left ankle on the play
and was inactive each of the final six regular season games and NFC First-Round Playoff
game vs. St. Louis (12/30) . . . Saw limited action in a reserve role in Divisional Playoff contest
at Minnesota (1/6/01) . . . Had six carries for 14 yards and one reception for two yards.
1999 - Started all 12 games in which he played as a rookie . . . Rushed for 884 yards and two
touchdowns on 253 attempts and caught 28 passes for 172 yards . . . It stands as the third-
best rushing figure by a rookie in Saints history, trailing only the 1,674 yards by George Rogers
in 1981 and the 1,353 yards by Rueben Mayes in 1986 . . . It was the tenth-highest rushing
total in the NFC and 20th in the NFL in 1999 . . . It was the most by a rookie in the NFC and
third-most among NFL rookies, trailing only Indianapolis’ Edgerrin James (1,553) and Denver’s
Olandis Gary (1,159) . . . First career 100-yard rushing game occurred in his sixth NFL game
when he rushed for 111 yards on 25 attempts at N.Y. Giants (10/24) . . . In the process, became
the first Saints rookie to rush for 100 yards since Mario Bates had 141 yards on 22 carries vs.
Atlanta on November 13, 1994 . . . Followed up that performance by registering 179 yards on
40 carries vs. Cleveland (10/31), marking the third-highest single-game rushing total in Saints
history and the second-best by a rookie . . . His 40 attempts represented a new club single-
game best, as he surpassed the previous mark of 35, held by both Earl Campbell (at
Minnesota, 11/24/85) and Dwight Beverly (at St. Louis, 10/11/87) . . . Became the first Saint
since Bates in 1995 to account for 100 rushing yards in consecutive games.
COLLEGE
Started 46 of the 48 games in which he played during his four-year career for the Longhorns
(1995-98) . . . Played fullback his first two years before shifting to tailback for his final two
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seasons . . . Rushed for 6,279 yards and 72 touchdowns on 1,011 carries and caught 85
passes for 927 yards and three scores in his career . . . Finished his collegiate career as the
owner of 20 NCAA rushing records, including most rushing yards (6,279), all-purpose yards
(7,206), highest average per carry (6.2), rushing touchdowns (72), total touchdowns scored
(75), 200-yard rushing games (11; tied Marcus Allen of Southern California (1978-81) for
points scored (452), games with a touchdown (33) and games with two or more scores (21)
. . . Also finished with 44 school records . . . Rushing total now ranks second in NCAA history,
trailing only former University of Wisconsin star and current Houston Texan Ron Dayne (6,397)
. . . Averaged 182.5 yards rushing a game over his final two seasons . . . Had at least one
reception in 41 of 46 career regular season games . . . As a senior in 1998, rushed for a career-
best 2,124 yards and 27 touchdowns on 361 attempts . . . Was a unanimous All-America and
All-Big 12 Conference first-team choice . . . Was the recipient of the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell
Award, Walter Camp Foundation Player of the Year Award, the first-ever Associated Press
National Player of the Year Award, Football News’ Offensive Player of the Year Trophy and The
Sporting News Player of the Year Award . . . Became the first player to earn back-to-back Doak
Walker Award honors (given to nation’s top running back) in 1998 . . . Also was named the
conference’s Offensive Player of the Year . . . Became the eighth player in the history of college
football to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season . . . Rushing total ranked fifth on
the Division I-A season-record list . . . His 27 TDs ranked third on the NCAA season-record list
. . . Set NCAA records with two 300-yard rushing games, and 668 rushing yards and 11 TDs
during a two-game period . . . Reached the 200-yard rushing mark five times during the regular
season in addition to the Cotton Bowl . . . Against Rice, ran for 318 yards and six TDs (31, 16,
17, 29, 27 and 41 yards), adding 32 yards on four catches . . . Followed with 350 yards on 37
carries with five scores, including a 68-yarder, against Iowa State . . . To honor former Heisman
Trophy winner Doak Walker, Williams chose to wear uniform No. 37 on October 10, 1998
against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl . . . Williams rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns
on 31 carries in the Longhorns’ 34-3 victory over the Sooners . . . Ran for 1,893 yards and 25
touchdowns on 279 attempts and had 20 receptions for 150 yards as a junior in 1997 . . . Was
a consensus All-America and All-Big 12 Conference first-team choice . . . Was the winner of
the Doak Walker Award . . . Finished fifth in voting for Heisman Trophy . . . Was the Big 12
Offensive Player of the Year . . . Led the nation in rushing (172.1 yards per game) , and scoring
(13.8 points per game) . . . Ranked second in the country with an average of 185.7 all-purpose
yards per game . . . Rushing total set the school’s single-season mark formerly held by Earl
Campbell (1,744 yards in 1977) . . . Attained the 1,000-yard rushing mark on just his 168th
carry, reaching that plateau faster than any back in Longhorn history . . . Rushed for 200 or
more yards in a game on six occasions . . . Compiled 1,272 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns
on 205 carries, and caught 25 passes for 291 yards and a pair of scores in 1996 . . . Was a
first-team All-Big 12 Conference pick . . . As a freshman in 1995, rushed for 990 yards and eight
touchdowns on 166 carries and tallied 16 receptions for 224 yards . . . Broke Earl Campbell’s
Texas freshman rushing record (928 yards in 1974) . . . Was an All-Southwest Conference
second-team pick . . . Shared SWC Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors with teammate
Shon Mitchell . . . Majored in elementary education.
PERSONAL
Has two daughters, Marley and Asha, and a son, Prince . . . Was a USA Today All-America
honorable mention selection and “Best of the West” pick by the Long Beach Press-Telegram
as a senior at Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif . . . Was named the Offensive
Player of the Year by the San Diego Union-Tribune as a senior, as he rushed for 2,099 yards
and 25 TDs, en route to adding All-State accolades . . . Also played linebacker . . . Concluded
his prep career with 4,129 yards and 55 TDs . . . Was an All-State and All-League pick as an
outfielder in baseball . . . Batted .340 with 26 stolen bases as a senior and .333 with 31 stolen
bases as a junior . . . Wrestled in the heavyweight division and also ran track, where he
qualified for the state finals in the 400-meter relays . . . Following high school, was selected in
the eighth round of the 1995 draft as an outfielder by the Philadelphia Phillies . . . Taken in the
1998 Rule V Draft by the Montreal Expos, who then sold his rights to the Texas Rangers . . .
Played four years (1995-98) at the Class A level in the Phillies’ minor league system . . . At the
University of Texas, earned academic accolades from the Big 12 Commissioner’s Office and
Texas Athletic Director’s Honor Roll . . . Was a member of the American Football Coaches
Association “Good Works” Team . . . Has a twin sister, Cassie, who graduated from Texas in
May 2000 . . . During the 2003 offseason, had a small role in the Farrelly brothers movie “Stuck
on You”, which was filmed in Miami . . . Part of the “All-Community Team” in which he donates
20 tickets for every home game to various South Florida charities . . . Worked with the
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Cooperative Feeding program . . . Visited Sunland Park Elementary and participated in the Kids
and Fins Publix Shopping Spree . . . During the week prior to Super Bowl XXXVII, coached a
Pop Warner Football team in San Diego against a team coached by rap star Snoop Dogg . . .
Enjoys photography and yoga in spare time . . . Has signed autographs at the Dolphins’ annual
Draft Day Party while also having taken part in events for the team’s charity fishing tournament
. . . In 2005, along with Vonnie Holliday, was a co-winner of the Dolphins Chapter PFWA “Good
Guy Award” for his cooperation with the media . . . Full name is Errick Lynne Williams, born May
21, 1977 in San Diego, Calif.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Passing: 0-1 in 1999; 1-1, 34 yards in 2000; (Miami) 1 sack for 0 yards in 2008 for total of 1-2 for 34
yards, 1 sack for 0 yards
Tackles: 3 in 2000, 8 in 2001, (Miami) 2 in 2002, 4 in 2003, 2 in 2008 for a total of 19
Miscellaneous Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2008
Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2001
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Rushing Yards: 228 at Buffalo, 12/1/02
216 vs. Chicago, 12/9/02
185 at New England, 12/29/02
179 vs. Cleveland, 10/31/99
172 vs. Tennessee, 12/24/05
Rush Attempts: 42 vs. Buffalo, 9/21/03
40 vs. Cleveland, 10/31/99
38 vs. Carolina, 10/15/00
36 vs. New England, 10/6/02
36 vs. Baltimore, 11/16/03
Rushing TDs: 3 at Atlanta, 10/22/00
2 ten times (last: vs. Washington, 11/23/03)
Long Runs: 63t vs. Chicago, 12/9/02
55t at Buffalo, 12/1/02
53t vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/22/02
51t vs. Seattle, 11/9/08
46 at Carolina, 10/14/01
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Receptions: 9 at Arizona, 10/29/00
9 vs. Atlanta, 10/21/01
7 vs. Philadelphia, 9/24/00
7 at Kansas City, 9/29/02
6 four times (last: at Kansas City, 12/21/08)
Receiving Yards: 92 at Arizona, 10/29/00
72 vs. Carolina, 12/2/01
72 vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/28/03
65 vs. Atlanta, 10/21/01
62 at Indianapolis, 9/15/02
TD Receptions: 1 five times (last: vs. New England, 11/23/08)
Long Receptions: 59 vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/28/03
52 at Indianapolis, 9/15/02
47 vs. Buffalo, 10/26/08
42 vs. Carolina, 12/2/01
41 at N.Y. Giants, 9/30/01
35t vs. Houston, 9/7/03
Total Yards From
Scrimmage: 235 at Buffalo, 12/1/02
216 vs. Chicago, 12/9/02
193 at Atlanta, 10/22/00
192 at New England, 12/29/02
187 vs. Cleveland, 10/31/99
Total TDs: 3 at Atlanta, 10/22/00
2, ten times (last: vs. Washington, 11/23/03)
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1999 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (New Orleans)
RUSHING RECEIVING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT. YDS. LG TD NO. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
9/12 CAROLINA S 10 40 08 0 0 0 00 0 W 19-10
9/19 at San Francisco S 22 80 15 0 3 5 08 0 L 21-28
10/03 at Chicago S 21 84 19 0 1 10 10 0 L 10-14
10/10 ATLANTA S 19 53 24 0 3 16 07 0 L 17-20
10/17 TENNESSEE S 17 35 07 0 0 0 00 0 L 21-24
10/24 at N.Y. Giants S 24 111 25 0 1 -9 -9 0 L 3-31
10/31 CLEVELAND S 40 179 19 0 3 8 04 0 L 16-21
11/7 TAMPA BAY S 14 41 14 0 4 22 09 0 L 16-31
11/14 SAN FRANCISCO S 30 99 13 0 3 57 29 0 W 24-6
11/21 at Jacksonville S 19 94 20 2 2 27 14 0 L 23-41
11/28 at St. Louis INACTIVE L 12-43
12/5 at Atlanta DID NOT PLAY L 12-35
12/12 ST. LOUIS INACTIVE L 14-30
12/19 at Baltimore INACTIVE L 8-31
12/24 DALLAS S 23 61 17 0 3 31 14 0 W 31-24
1/2/00 at Carolina S 14 7 07 0 5 5 10 0 L 13-45
1999 TOTALS 12-12 253 884 25 2 28 172 29 0 3-13
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2001 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS (New Orleans)
RUSHING RECEIVING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT. YDS. LG TD NO. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
12/23 at Tampa Bay S 10 26 09 0 4 15 05 0 L 21-48
12/30 WASHINGTON S 17 74 09 0 1 7 07 0 L 10-40
1/6/02 SAN FRANCISCO S 11 33 14 0 4 -8 04 0 L 0-38
2001 TOTALS 16-16 313 1245 46 6 60 511 42 1 7-9
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2005 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
DATE OPPONENT P/S ATT. YDS. LG TD NO. YDS. LG TD W/L SCORE
10/30 at New Orleans P 17 82 16 0 0 0 00 0 W 21-6
11/6 ATLANTA P 10 52 23t 1 0 0 00 0 L 10-17
11/13 NEW ENGLAND P 11 13 05 0 1 19 19 0 L 16-23
11/20 at Cleveland P 13 83 14 0 0 0 00 0 L 0-22
11/27 at Oakland P 16 82 34t 1 2 13 08 0 W 33-21
12/4 BUFFALO P 11 46 11 1 6 32 15 0 W 24-23
12/11 at San Diego P 11 28 07 0 0 0 00 0 W 23-21
12/18 NEW YORK JETS P 14 70 23t 1 1 4 04 0 W 24-20
12/24 TENNESSEE S 26 172 35 1 1 3 03 0 W 24-10
1/1/06 at New England S 28 108 09 1 0 0 00 0 W 28-26
2005 TOTALS 12-3 168 743 35 6 17 93 19 0 9-7
* - overtime game
# - playoff game
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RICKY WILLIAMS’ RUSHING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Buffalo 2 18 56 3.1 22 1 8 170 784 4.6 55 5
Miami - - - - - - - - - - - -
New England 2 22 119 5.4 28 0 9 195 748 3.8 30 4
N.Y. Jets 2 20 74 3.7 11 0 8 151 604 4.0 53 5
AFC East 6 60 249 4.2 28 1 25 516 2136 4.1 55 14
Baltimore 1 4 16 3.0 8 - 3 66 223 3.4 18 2
Cincinnati - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cleveland - - - - - - 2 53 262 4.9 19 0
Pittsburgh - - - - - - 1 6 15 2.5 6 0
AFC North 1 4 16 3.0 8 0 6 125 500 4.0 19 2
Houston 1 11 46 4.2 10 1 2 28 115 4.1 16 1
Indianapolis - - - - - - 3 65 288 4.4 19 2
Jacksonville - - - - - - 2 38 169 4.4 28 3
Tennessee - - - - - - 3 56 244 4.4 35 1
AFC South 1 11 46 4.2 10 1 10 187 816 4.4 35 7
Denver 1 6 16 2.7 4 0 2 26 65 2.5 10 2
Kansas City 1 12 34 2.8 13 1 3 32 99 3.1 30 2
Oakland 1 13 49 3.8 12 0 3 56 232 4.1 34 1
San Diego 1 12 39 3.3 11 0 5 99 329 3.3 19 2
AFC West 4 43 138 3.2 13 1 13 213 725 3.4 34 7
AFC Total 12 118 449 3.8 28 3 55 1064 4284 4.0 55 30
Dallas - - - - - - 2 54 165 3.1 17 0
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - 3 62 203 3.3 25 1
Philadelphia - - - - - - 2 38 210 5.5 45 1
Washington - - - - - - 2 40 181 4.5 24 2
NFC East - - - - - - 9 194 759 3.9 45 4
Chicago - - - - - - 3 82 428 5.2 63 3
Detroit - - - - - - 2 40 195 4.9 37 2
Green Bay - - - - - - 1 14 47 3.4 13 0
Minnesota - - - - - - 2 45 203 4.5 17 1
NFC North - - - - - - 8 181 873 4.8 63 6
Atlanta - - - - - - 5 94 353 3.8 26 5
Carolina - - - - - - 6 136 533 3.9 46 3
New Orleans - - - - - - 1 17 82 4.8 16 0
Tampa Bay - - - - - - 3 29 75 2.6 14 0
NFC South - - - - - - 15 276 1043 3.8 46 8
Arizona 1 11 28 2.5 8 0 2 32 82 2.6 11 1
St. Louis 1 12 54 4.5 10 0 3 43 188 4.4 19 0
San Francisco 1 7 23 3.3 8 0 6 121 437 3.6 18 1
Seattle 1 12 105 8.8 51 1 2 35 212 6.1 51 1
NFC West 4 42 210 5.0 51 1 13 231 919 4.0 51 3
NFC Total 4 42 210 5.0 51 1 44 859 3487 4.1 63 21
Home 8 71 293 4.1 51 2 49 988 3966 4.0 63 27
Road 8 89 366 4.1 28 2 50 935 3805 4.1 55 24
1st Down 16 88 401 4.6 51 3 99 1081 4299 4.0 53 27
2nd Down 16 64 249 3.9 22 1 99 687 2829 4.1 63 13
3rd Down 16 37 134 3.6 12 3 99 149 640 4.3 55 10
4th Down 16 44 185 4.2 22 0 99 6 3 0.5 2 1
1st Half 16 79 340 4.3 51 1 99 971 3936 4.1 51 21
2nd Half 16 81 319 3.9 22 3 99 952 3835 4.0 63 30
Overtime - - - - - - 3 11 50 4.5 16 0
Grass 12 111 417 3.8 51 4 62 1125 4534 4.0 63 37
Turf 4 49 242 4.9 28 0 37 798 3237 4.1 55 14
Aug./Sept. 3 37 150 4.1 28 0 18 365 1567 4.3 53 6
October 4 34 117 3.4 11 2 27 572 2089 3.7 46 15
November 5 49 245 5.0 51 1 28 502 1987 4.0 51 16
Dec./Jan. 4 40 147 3.7 22 1 26 484 2128 4.4 63 14
Games 1-8 8 77 283 3.7 28 2 52 1037 4027 3.9 53 24
Games 9-16 8 83 379 4.5 51 2 39 811 3747 4.6 63 27
Wins 11 118 524 4.4 51 3 54 1171 4805 4.1 63 38
Losses 5 42 135 3.2 13 1 45 752 2966 3.9 55 13
Ties - - - - - - - - - - - -
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RICKY WILLIAMS’ RECEIVING BREAKDOWN
2008 CAREER
G NO YDS AVG LG TD G NO YDS AVG LG TD
Buffalo 2 4 45 11.3 47 0 8 22 126 5.7 47 1
Miami - - - - - - - - - - - -
New England 2 4 40 10.0 13 1 9 14 121 8.6 19 1
N.Y. Jets 2 5 18 3.6 15 - 8 22 196 8.9 59 0
AFC East 6 13 103 7.9 47 1 25 58 534 9.2 59 2
Baltimore 1 0 0 - - - 2 8 52 6.5 9 0
Cincinnati - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cleveland - - - - - - 2 3 8 2.7 4 0
Pittsburgh - - - - - 0 1 0 0 - - 0
AFC North 1 0 0 - - 0 5 11 60 5.5 9 0
Houston 1 2 4 2.0 3 0 2 7 64 9.1 35 1
Indianapolis - - - - - - 3 10 133 13.3 52 1
Jacksonville - - - - - - 2 2 27 13.5 14 0
Tennessee - - - - - - 3 7 25 3.6 8 0
AFC South 1 2 4 2.0 3 0 10 26 249 9.6 52 2
Denver 1 1 23 23.0 23 0 2 5 53 10.6 23 0
Kansas City 1 6 50 8.3 14 0 3 13 110 8.5 29 0
Oakland 1 2 6 3.0 11 0 3 9 58 6.4 14 0
San Diego 1 0 0 - - - 5 11 61 5.5 13 1
AFC West 4 9 79 8.8 23 0 13 38 282 7.4 29 1
AFC Total 12 25 186 7.4 47 1 55 139 1069 7.7 59 5
Dallas - - - - - - 2 7 72 10.3 18 0
N.Y. Giants - - - - - - 3 7 60 8.6 41 0
Philadelphia - - - - - - 2 9 53 5.9 21 0
Washington - - - - - - 2 3 17 5.7 7 0
NFC East - - - - - - 9 26 202 7.8 41 0
Chicago - - - - - - 3 5 67 13.4 18 0
Detroit - - - - - - 2 4 29 7.3 17 0
Green Bay - - - - - - 1 4 23 5.8 10 0
Minnesota - - - - - - 2 8 58 7.3 16 0
NFC North - - - - - - 8 21 177 8.4 18 0
Atlanta - - - - - - 5 21 160 7.6 20 0
Carolina - - - - - - 6 18 171 9.5 42 0
New Orleans - - - - - - 1 0 0 - - 0
Tampa Bay - - - - - - 3 14 59 4.2 9 0
NFC South - - - - - - 15 53 390 7.4 42 0
Arizona 1 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 10 93 10.3 19 0
St. Louis 1 0 0 - - - 3 8 32 4.0 18 0
San Francisco 1 1 11 11.0 11 0 5 16 134 8.4 34 0
Seattle 1 2 21 10.5 12 0 2 7 56 8.0 12 0
NFC West 4 4 33 8.3 12 0 12 41 315 7.7 34 0
NFC Total 4 4 33 8.3 12 0 44 141 1084 7.7 42 0
Home 8 14 115 8.2 47 1 49 128 1002 7.8 59 2
Road 8 15 104 6.9 23 0 50 147 1116 7.6 52 3
1st Down 16 12 108 9.0 47 1 99 100 804 8.0 52 2
2nd Down 16 12 59 4.9 12 0 99 119 834 7.0 59 1
3rd Down 16 5 52 10.4 23 0 99 54 476 8.8 24 2
4th Down 16 0 0 - - 0 99 2 4 2.0 8 0
1st Half 16 16 97 6.1 47 0 99 153 1102 7.2 59 1
2nd Half 16 13 122 9.4 23 1 99 122 1016 8.3 42 4
Overtime - - - - - - 3 0 0 - - 0
Grass 12 24 193 8.0 47 1 62 160 1200 7.5 59 3
Turf 4 5 26 5.2 12 0 37 115 918 8.0 52 2
Aug./Sept. 3 7 37 5.3 15 0 18 58 491 8.5 52 4
October 4 5 47 9.4 47 0 27 76 581 7.6 47 0
November 5 7 69 9.9 23 1 28 69 612 8.9 34 1
Dec./Jan. 4 10 66 6.6 14 0 26 72 434 6.0 59 0
Games 1-8 8 13 107 8.2 47 0 52 151 1221 8.1 52 4
Games 9-16 8 16 112 7.0 14 1 55 124 897 7.3 59 1
Wins 11 20 180 9.0 47 0 54 142 1309 9.2 59 3
Losses 5 9 39 4.3 15 1 45 133 809 6.1 41 2
Ties - - - - - - - - - - - -
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GIBRIL WILSON
SAFETY 28
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 205
BORN: 11/12/81
COLLEGE: Tennessee ’04
ACQUIRED: FA, 2009
NFL: Sixth Season
DOLPHINS: First Season
FINS FACT
A native of the African nation Sierra Leone (which is located on the Western Coast of Africa),
Gibril has become a national hero in his homeland. While on a trip home in April, 2008, Sierra
Leone President Ernest Koroma named Gibril as one of Sierra Leone’s youth ambassadors in
the United States. It was also during his time in Sierra Leone that Gibril was also crowned
Chief Pa Komrabai Kandeh Bali in Lungi, a coastal town in Port Loko District in the Northern
Province of Sierra Leone.
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed as a free agent by the Dolphins on February 26, 2009 . . .
Released by the Raiders on February 20, 2009 . . . Signed by the Oakland Raiders as an
unrestricted free agent on February 29, 2008 . . . Originally a fifth-round draft choice (136th
overall) of the New York Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft.
2008 - Saw action in all 16 games with 15 starts at strong safety for the Oakland Raiders . . .
Ranked second on the team and set a career-high with 129 total tackles including 96 solo
stops . . . Tied for fourth in the NFL with three defensive fumble recoveries . . . Added 1.5 sacks,
two interceptions and one forced fumble . . . Registered a team-high 11 tackles including six
solo stops against Denver (9/8) . . . Made two solo tackles and assisted on two additional stops
along with one pass defensed at Kansas City (9/14) . . . Recorded five solo tackles and two
assisted stops in addition to recovering a fumble in Raiders territory to halt a potential Bills
scoring drive late in the second quarter at Buffalo (9/21) . . . Led defense with 11 total tackles
and made first quarter hit in end zone, disrupting a handoff exchange that led to a safety for
the Raiders against San Diego (9/28) . . . Shared team lead with 11 total tackles which included
10 solo stops in New Orleans (10/12) . . . Recorded first interception of the season, picking off
a pass in the end zone to halt a potential scoring drive also contributed with 10 tackles against
the New York Jets (10/19) . . . Recorded six solo tackles and assisted on another in addition to
forcing a fourth quarter fumble that was recovered by the Raiders in Baltimore (10/26) . . .
Recorded 11 tackles including seven solo tackles against Atlanta (11/2) . . . Registered four
tackles against Carolina (11/9) . . . Had a stellar performance in Miami (11/16), as he led team
with 10 tackles including six solo stops . . . Combined with DT Tommy Kelly for a sack of Chad
Pennington, also recovered a second quarter fumble and returned it for eight yards . . . In
Denver (11/23) recorded five solo tackles and assisted on another stop . . .Recovered his third
fumble of the season deep in Raiders territory to thwart a potential scoring drive in the first
quarter . . .Registered six solo tackles as well as a pass defensed against Kansas City (11/30)
. . . Notched four tackles including two solo stops in San Diego (12/4) . . . In perhaps his finest
performance of the 2008 season led team with 12 total tackles including nine solo stops in New
England . . . Intercepted a second quarter Matt Cassel pass and returned it for five yards . . .
Credited with one sack against the Patriots (12/14) . . . Led team with eight total tackles
including seven solo stops against Houston (12/21) . . . Recorded five solo tackles and one
assisted stop on defense . . . Added one tackle on special teams in Tampa (12/28).
2007 - Started in all 13 games in which he was active for at safety for the N.Y. Giants . . .
Recorded 96 tackles (62 solo), seven passes defensed, and four interceptions . . . Finished with
nine tackles (seven solo) and an interception in season opener at Dallas (9/9) . . . Registered
six tackles (three solo) and recorded second interception in as many games against Green Bay
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(9/17) . . . Racked up a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) against Philadelphia (9/23) . . .Tight
coverage of Eagles wide receivers help the Giants defense set a team record with 12 sacks
. . . Recorded seven tackles (three solo) and a QB hurry against the 49ers (10/21)... Registered
eight tackles (three solo) and a QB hurry against the Dolphins in Miami (10/28) . . . Recorded
a team and season-high 14 tackles (nine solo) and an interception against the Cowboys
(11/11) . . . Recorded his third interception of the season when he picked off a Tony Romo pass
in the 2nd quarter . . . It was his third pick of the season, tying the career high he set as a rookie
in 2004 and tying him for the team lead . . . In Detroit (11/18) compiled three tackles (two solo),
one QB hurry, two passes defensed and one interception . . . The interception was his team-
high and career-high fourth of the season . . . Returned to the lineup in Buffalo (12/23) after
missing three games with a knee injury . . .Recorded a team-high eight tackles (four solo) and
one pass defensed against the Bills . . . Contributed with eight tackles (seven solo) in regular
season finale against the Patriots (12/29) . . . Finished with five tackles (four solo) in NFC Wild
Card Game in Tampa Bay (1/6/08) . . . Had a stellar outing in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game
as he finished with a team-high 14 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed against the
Cowboys in Dallas (1/13/08) . . . Finished with a team high eight tackles (six solo) and a pass
defensed in the NFC Championship Game at Green Bay (1/20/08) . . . Recorded a solid
performance in Super Bowl XXLII in Glendale, Arizona against New England (2/3/08) . . .
Finished with six tackles (two solo), two QB hits and one pass defensed . . . Ended the Patriots
last drive to preserve the Giants Super Bowl victory by breaking up a deep attempt on fourth-
and-20.
2006 - Started 15 regular season games and the NFC Wild Card Game at strong safety . . .
Finished the season second on the team with a career-high 121 tackles (81 solo), two
interceptions, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumbles recoveries . . .
Recorded nine solo tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble at Philadelphia (9/17)
. . . Stopped running back for no gain on fourth-and-one in the fourth quarter . . . Made hit to
force a fumble that was recovered by teammate in the fourth quarter to help spark the Giants’
comeback victory . . . Stuffed RB for no gain late in the fourth quarter . . . Finished with six
tackles (four solo) and two interceptions at Carolina (12/10) . . . Recorded both of his
interceptions on the season in the third quarter of that game, when he twice picked off passes
. . . Contributed eight tackles (six solo), one QB hit and one pass defensed at Washington
(12/30) . . . Broke up a key pass in the fourth quarter to end the Redskins’ final drive.
2005 - Started all 16 regular season games as well as the NFC Wild Card Game at strong
safety . . . Led the team with 110 tackles (88 solo) and also had two interceptions, five passes
defensed, three sacks and two forced fumbles . . . Finished with five tackles (four solo) and an
interception against Arizona (9/11) . . . Intercepted a pass and returned it 17 yards in the third
quarter . . . Recorded a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) and an interception verse
divisional rival Philadelphia (11/20).
2004 - Played in eight games with seven starts as a rookie . . . Tied for the team lead with three
interceptions and recorded 55 tackles (49 solo), three sacks, five passes defensed and one
forced fumble . . . Named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October . . . Had a team-
high nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble against Chicago (11/7) . . . Recorded his third
sack of the season when he stripped ball carrier to force a fumble . . . Missed the final seven
games of the season due to injury suffered at Arizona (11/14).
COLLEGE
Two-year letterman as a safety at Tennessee . . . Played in 26 games with 20 starts and
recorded 196 tackles (138 solo) with 5.5 sacks for 28 yards, 13.5 stops for losses of 49 yards,
two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, three interceptions and 17 pass deflections . . . As a
senior in 2003, started every game at strong safety and finished second on the team with 114
tackles (81 solo), including three sacks for 13 yards and eight stops for losses of 30 yards . . .
All-Southeastern Conference second-team selection by the league’s coaches . . . In 2001 and
2002 played at San Francisco City College before transferring to Tennessee . . . Named first-
team junior college All-American as a sophomore and All-Golden Gate Conference as a
freshman and sophomore . . . Recorded 135 career tackles, 9.5 sacks and five interceptions
. . . Helped CCSF win two national, state and conference titles . . . Majored in sociology.
Wilson • 267
PERSONAL
Attended Oak Grove High School in San Jose, CA . . . All-league as a two-way performer . . .
Participated in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Golf Tournament . . . Full name is Gibril Donald
Wilson, born November 12, 1981.
GIBRIL WILSON’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2004 N.Y. Giants 8 7 55 49 6 3.0 11.0 3 39 39 0 2 1 0 0
2005 N.Y. Giants 16 16 110 88 22 3.0 19.0 2 36 13 0 2 2 0 0
2006 N.Y. Giants 15 15 121 81 40 0.0 0.0 2 25 25 0 8 3 2 0
2007 N.Y. Giants 13 13 96 62 34 0.0 0.0 4 11 10 0 7 0 1 0
2008 Oakland 16 15 129 96 33 1.5 3.0 2 5 05 0 4 1 3 9
NFL TOTALS 68 66 511 376 135 7.5 33.0 13 116 39 0 23 7 6 9
ADDITIONAL STATS
Safety: 1 in 2008
Special Teams Tackles: 8 in 2007
RODRIQUE WRIGHT
DEFENSIVE END 90
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 300
BORN: 7/31/84
COLLEGE: Texas ’06
ACQUIRED: 7b, 2006
NFL: Third Season
DOLPHINS: Third Season
FINS FACT
Rodrique has a profound interest in physical training, health and nutrition. It is an area that he
really started to grow more involved with following high school, and he would like to pursue this
discipline following his football career. He has even devised workout programs for others,
including his father and his girlfriend. “As football players it is our job to stay healthy,” he says.
“It feels good to see positive results.”
PRO CAREER
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Was the second of three seventh-round draft choices by Miami in
2006 (226th overall).
2008 - Was inactive for all 16 games in the regular season . . . Saw reserve action in AFC Wild-
Card game vs. Ravens (1/4/09), but did not record a tackle.
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2007 - In what was essentially his first NFL season, played in 13 games with nine starts . . .
Registered 37 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery . . . Was inactive for the
first three games of the year before making NFL regular season debut in week four contest vs.
Oakland (9/30) when he posted four tackles . . . Initial start of NFL career came following week at
Houston (10/7), as he opened nine of the final 12 games of the year . . . In the Texans game, which
marked a return home to where he grew up and attended high school, notched three tackles, a
pass defensed and a fumble recovery, which came when he pounced on a loose ball at the Texans’
41 created by a Jason Taylor sack of Matt Schaub . . . The turnover led to a Dolphins field goal
seven plays later . . . Posted a season-high seven tackles in Monday night game at Pittsburgh
(11/26) when he shared a sack of Ben Roethlisberger with Channing Crowder . . . First full sack of
career occurred vs. Baltimore (12/16) when he dropped Kyle Boller for a 5-yard loss in the Dolphins’
22-16 overtime win . . . In preseason, recorded 13 tackles and tied for the team lead with two sacks.
2006 - Spent his entire rookie season on the Dolphins Reserve/Non-Football Injury list with a
shoulder injury sustained in college . . . . Underwent surgery following the draft to repair his right
rotator cuff musculature . . . Dr. George Caldwell performed the surgery at Broward General
Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale . . . Was placed on the team’s Reserve/NFI list on August 29.
COLLEGE
Was a four-year letterman at Texas (2002-05) who started all four years . . . In fact, opened 45
of the 50 games in which he appeared . . . Posted 227 tackles, 41 stops for loss, 17.5 sacks,
six forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in his career . . . Helped the Longhorns to the national
championship as a senior when he amassed 46 tackles, 13 stops for loss and 4.5 sacks . . .
Also returned a fumble 67 yards for a touchdown (vs. Oklahoma) . . . Was a consensus All-
America selection as well as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year . . . Also was a first-team
all-conference pick as a junior . . . Put up best numbers as a sophomore when he collected 80
tackles, 12 stops for loss, 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles and was a second-team all-
conference choice . . . Was the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2002 when he
registered 65 tackles, 13 stops for loss and 4.5 sacks . . . Majored in education.
PERSONAL
Single . . . Attended Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas, where he was a two-year
starter along the defensive line . . . Registered 196 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries
and three blocked PATs in those two seasons . . . Was a first-team All-America pick by USA
Today as a senior, when he also was a Parade All-American . . . Also lettered in track, where
he threw the shot put . . . Uncle, Elmo Wright, played wide receiver at the University of Houston
(1968-70) and was a first-round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971, playing with
the team through 1974 . . . Is a cousin of former Texas standout defensive end Cedric Woodard
(1996-99), who played with the Seahawks from 2001-04 . . . Served as a mentor at local
elementary and middle schools while in college . . . With the Dolphins has participated in the
club’s annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway . . . Enjoys bowling, watching movies and traveling
in spare time . . . In fact, this past offseason, visited New York City for the first time in his life
and was moved by the site of “Ground Zero” . . . Growing up, Michael Jordan was his favorite
athlete . . . Lists “The Dark Knight” as favorite movie, “Chappelle’s Show” as favorite television
show, “Your Best Life Now” as favorite book and 2Pac as favorite recording artist . . . Full name
is Rodrique Charles Wright, born July 31, 1984 in Houston.
RODRIQUE WRIGHT’S NFL REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR TEAM GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2006 Miami RESERVE/NFI
2007 Miami 13 9 37 27 10 1.5 5.5 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
2008 Miami INACTIVE
NFL TOTALS 13 9 37 27 10 1.5 5.5 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 0
Wright • 269
2009 DRAFT CHOICES
BIRTH-
RD. NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. DATE COLLEGE
1 25 Vontae Davis CB 5-11 203 5/27/88 Illinois
2a 44 Pat White QB 6-0 190 2/25/86 West Virginia
2b 61 Sean Smith CB 6-3 214 7/14/87 Utah
3 87 Patrick Turner WR 6-5 220 5/19/87 Southern California
4 106 Brian Hartline WR 6-2 186 11/22/86 Ohio State
5a 161 John Nalbone TE 6-4 255 5/14/86 Monmouth
5b 165 Chris Clemons S 6-1 210 9/15/85 Clemson
6 181 Andrew Gardner T 6-6 305 4/4/86 Georgia Tech
7a 214 J.D. Folsom LB 6-3 230 8/19/84 Weber State
CHRIS CLEMONS
SAFETY 30
HEIGHT: 6-1
WEIGHT: 210
BORN: 9/15/85
COLLEGE: Clemson ’09
DRAFT: 5b (165), 2009
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Clemson . . . Finished college career with 323
tackles (203 solo), five interceptions, 20 passes defensed and 20 special teams tackles . . .
Added six tackles for loss and a forced fumble . . . Started all 13 games as a senior in 2008
. . . Recorded 94 tackles (62 solo), three tackles for loss, seven passes defensed . . . Had two
interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown . . . Earned team’s Iron Man Award . . .
Selected as school’s Defensive Player of the Week against Alabama (10 tackles) and South
Carolina (seven tackles and an interception) . . . Was Special Teams Player of the Week against
Georgia Tech . . . Started all 13 games as a junior is 2007 . . . Recorded 94 tackles (61 solo),
two interceptions, two tackles for loss, and five passes defensed . . . Defense was in the top 10
in the nation in total defense, pass defense and scoring defense . . . Had four double-figure
tackle games, including a season high 15 against Auburn . . . Won the coaches Defensive
Player of the Game Award against Furman when he had seven tackles, an interception, tackle
for loss and a pass defensed . . . Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2006 . . . Recorded
102 tackles (61 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and eight passes defensed . . . Had five
double-figure tackle games . . . With 12 tackles was named as coaches Defensive Player of the
Game against Maryland . . . Racked-up 41 tackles in the last three games of the regular
season, including a season-high 17 against N.C. State . . . Played in 12 games as a redshirt
freshman in 2005 . . . Posted 22 tackles (19 solo) on defense and ten hits on special teams
. . . Was one of only two freshmen to record at least one tackle in every game . . . Redshirted
as true freshman in 2004 . . . Graduated in August, 2008 with degree in community recreation
management.
PERSONAL
Attended DeSoto High School in Arcadia, Fla . . . Rushed for 1,242 yards with 11 touchdowns
on 193 carries as a senior . . . Named as team’s offensive MVP and was a first-team running
back by Sarasota Herald Tribune . . . Had 951 rushing yards on 100 carries with eight
touchdowns and five interceptions, including two for touchdowns, as a junior . . . Also averaged
more than 16 points and 10 rebounds for the school’s basketball team . . . Ran a 10.52 in the
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100m, the fourth-best time in the state, and was district champion in the 100m and 200m as a
senior . . . Growing up, his favorite sports teams were the Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys and
his favorite athlete was Emmitt Smith . . . Lists “Meet The Browns” as favorite movie and Lil’
Wayne as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys playing video games and spending time with
friends and family . . . Full name is Christian Donovan Clemons, born September 15, 1985 in
Arcadia, Fla.
CHRIS CLEMONS’ COLLEGE STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR SCHOOL GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2005 Clemson 12 0 33 19 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2006 Clemson 13 13 102 61 41 0.0 0.0 1 10 10 0 8 1 0 0
2007 Clemson 13 13 94 61 33 0.0 0.0 2 49 31 0 5 0 0 0
2008 Clemson 13 13 94 62 32 0.0 0.0 2 43 32 1 7 0 0 0
COLLEGE TOTALS 51 39 323 203 120 0.0 0.0 5 102 32 1 20 1 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Tackles For Loss: 1 for 1 yard in 2006, 2 for 6 yards in 2007, 3 for 20 yards in 2008 for total of 6 for
27 yards
Special Teams Tackles: 10 in 2005, 6 in 2006, 4 in 2008 for total of 20
VONTAE DAVIS
CORNERBACK 24
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 203
BORN: 5/27/88
COLLEGE: Illinois ’10
DRAFT: 1 (25), 2009
COLLEGE
Three-year starter at cornerback at Illinois . . . Started 34 of 36 games he played . . . Posted
career statistics of 206 tackles (139 solo), seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, two
fumble recoveries and 22 passes defensed . . . Also added nine kickoff returns for 215 yards
(23.9 avg.) . . . Returned a blocked punt for a touchdown . . . Started 11 of the 12 games in
which he played at cornerback as a junior in 2008 . . . Named as a consensus All-Big Ten
Conference first-team selection . . . Posted a career-high 78 tackles (53 solo) and tied for
second in the conference with three forced fumbles . . . Also recorded two interceptions, eight
passes defensed and recovered a fumble . . . Posted eight solo tackles and an interception at
Northwestern . . . Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2007 . . . Was the only sophomore
semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award . . . Selected All-Big Ten Conference first-team by the
league’s coaches and earned second-team honors from the media . . . Recorded 76 tackles
(56 solo) and ranked sixth in the league with eight pass deflections and four interceptions . . .
Blocked two punts for 31 yards in returns, including a touchdown . . . Added 116 yards on four
kickoff returns (29.0 avg.) . . . Registered ten tackles and scored on a blocked punt return
against Missouri . . . Recorded interceptions in consecutive games at Indiana, against Penn
State and Wisconsin . . . Started 11 of the 12 games in which he played as a freshman in 2006
. . . Honored as a Freshman All-American selection by The Sporting News, Scout.com and
Rivals.com . . . Earned honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors by both the coaches
and the media . . . Named the team’s Rookie of the Year . . . Recorded 52 tackles (30 solo), an
interception, a fumble recovery and six passes defensed . . . Posted an interception in his first
collegiate game, against Eastern Illinois . . . Majored in speech communications.
Clemons/Davis • 271
PERSONAL
Attended Dunbar Senior High School in Washington, D.C . . . Selected as a Prep Star AII-
American and Washington D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year . . . Rated the top recruit in the
Washington D.C. area . . . Was named to the Washington Post All-Metro team, in addition to
picking up DCIAA West first-team all-conference honors . . . Had eight interceptions and 38
solo tackles as a senior . . . Added 25 receptions for 612 yards and recorded over 1,000 all-
purpose yards . . . Led Dunbar High to a 9-2 record and a win in the Turkey Bowl, the DCIAA
city championship game . . . Also lettered in track . . . Brother, Vernon, played tight end at
Maryland and was the sixth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers . . .
They are the third set of brothers to both be first-round NFL draft choices, joining Eli (2004,
QB, 1st overall, San Diego/Traded to New York Giants) and Peyton Manning (1998, QB, 1st
overall, Indianapolis) and Jerome (2003, DE, 15th overall, Philadelphia) and Stocker McDougle
(2000, T, 20th overall, Detroit) . . . Growing up, his favorite sports team was the Washington
Redskins and Champ Bailey was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Friday Night Lights” as favorite
television show . . . Enjoys playing video games . . . Full name is Vontae O. Davis, born May 27,
1988 in Washington, D.C.
VONTAE DAVIS’ COLLEGE STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR SCHOOL GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2006 Illinois 12 11 52 30 22 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 6 0 1 0
2007 Illinois 12 12 76 56 20 0.0 0.0 4 0 0 0 8 0 0 0
2008 Illinois 12 11 78 53 25 0.0 0.0 2 12 12 0 8 3 1 0
COLLEGE TOTALS 36 34 206 139 67 0.0 0.0 7 12 12 0 22 3 2 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
Tackles For Loss: 2.5 for 7 yards in 2006; 4 for 9 yards in 2007; 7 for 18 yards in 2008 for total of
13.5 for 34 yards
Kickoff Returns: 4 for 116 yards, 29.0 avg. long 63 in 2007; 5 for 99 yards, 19.8 avg., long of 28 for
total of 9 for 215 yards, 23.0 avg., long of 63
Blocked Punt Returns: 2 for 31 yards, 15.5 avg., 1 TD in 2007
J.D. FOLSOM
LINEBACKER 59
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 230
BORN: 8/19/84
COLLEGE: Weber State ’09
DRAFT: 7a (214), 2009
COLLEGE
Two-year letterman at Weber State . . . Transferred from Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah
in 2007 . . . Played in 12 games with six starts as a senior in 2008 . . . Recorded 76 tackles (27
solo), four tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble . . . Recorded eight tackles and
a fumble recovery against Portland State . . . Had a season-high 14 tackles and an interception
against Northern Arizona . . . Started 11 games as a junior in 2007 . . . Recorded 73 tackles (30
solo), two sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and an interception . . . Earned All-
Big Sky Conference second team honors . . . Had four double figure tackle games with a single-
game best of 11 against Northern Arizona . . . Posted quarterback sacks vs. Montana State and
at Northern Colorado . . . Recorded 69.5 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks
272 • Davis/Folsom
at Snow in 2006 . . . Named first-team All-Western State’s Football League and second-team
NJCAA All-America . . . Honored as first-team NJCAA Academic All-America team . . . Helped
Badgers to an 11-1 record and second ranking in the NJCAA . . . Did not play football from 2004-
05 on a two-year LDS Church mission to Santa Cruz, Bolivia . . . Majored in zoology.
PERSONAL
Married (Micah), couple has a daughter, Jonnie . . . Wife was Weber State women’s 2007
volleyball MVP . . . Played quarterback and linebacker at Salmon (Idaho) High School, where
he earned second-team all-state honors as a senior . . . Was a national qualifier in team roping
on the high school rodeo team . . . Also lettered in basketball and track . . . Older brother, Ike,
is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association . . . Growing up, Walter Payton
was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Seinfeld” as favorite television show, Book of Morman as
favorite book, George Strait as favorite recording artist and team roping and leather work as
hobbies . . . Full name is John-David Jeffrey Folsom, born August 19, 1984 in Worland, Wy.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
Tackles For Loss: 5.5 for 21 yards in 2007; 4 for 9 yards in 2008 for total of 9.5 for 30 yards
ANDREW GARDNER
TACKLE 63
HEIGHT: 6-6
WEIGHT: 305
BORN: 4/4/86
COLLEGE: Georgia Tech ’09
DRAFT: 6 (181), 2009
COLLEGE
Four-year starter at Georgia Tech . . . Started first nine games of senior season in 2008 . . .
Played with a torn labrum most of the season before having season-ending surgery on his left
shoulder on November 6 and missing final four games of season . . . Injury snapped 48-game
consecutive game starting streak (every game of his college career) . . . Earned first team All-
Atlantic Coast Conference honors and was twice named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the
Week . . . Started all 13 games at left tackle as a junior in 2007 . . . Named as a first-team All-
ACC selection . . . Earned the first ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week in the season opener
against Notre Dame . . . Started all 14 games at left tackle as a sophomore in 2006 . . . Named
honorable mention All-ACC . . . Helped the Jackets rank second in the ACC in rushing . . .
Started all 12 games as a freshman in 2005 . . . Was named a first-team Freshman All-America
by the Football Writers’ Association of America as well as Freshman All-ACC by The Sporting
News . . . Also tabbed as an honorable mention Freshman All-America by TSN . . . Helped Tech
lead the ACC in fewest sacks allowed and rank third in the league in rushing . . . Holds degree
in management.
Folsom/Gardner • 273
PERSONAL
Married (Jennifer) . . . Attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga . . . Was high school
teammate of WR Calvin Johnson (Lions) and DT Kedric Golston (Redskins) . . . Named as an
honorable mention all-state selection (Class AAAA) and first-team all-area by the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution as a senior . . . Also was an all-county basketball player who once grabbed
19 rebounds in a game . . . Growing up, the Atlanta Braves were his favorite sports team and
Greg Maddux was favorite athlete . . . Lists “The Godfather” as favorite movie, “1984” as favorite
book and “311” as favorite musical group . . . Enjoys watching movies, playing video games
and spending time with family in spare time . . . Full name is Andrew James Gardner, born April
4, 1986 in Chamblee, Ga.
ANDREW GARDNER’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
GAMES/STARTS: 2005: 12/12, 2006:14/14, 2007: 13/13, 2008: 9/9 COLLEGE TOTALS: 48/48
BRIAN HARTLINE
WIDE RECEIVER 82
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 186
BORN: 11/22/86
COLLEGE: Ohio State ’10
DRAFT: 4 (106), 2009
COLLEGE
Three-year letterman and two year starter at Ohio State . . . Finished collegiate career with 90
catches for 1,429 yards (15.9 avg.) and 12 touchdowns . . . Added ten rushes for 68 yards . . .
Had 24 punt returns for 251 yards (10.5 avg.) and scored touchdown . . . Started 12 games as
a junior in 2008 . . . Recorded 21 catches for 479 yards (22.8 avg.) with four touchdowns . . .
Added five rushes for 17 yards . . . Scored on a pair of touchdown receptions against Troy . . . Had
a season-high 71 receiving yards on two catches with a pair of touchdowns against Michigan
. . . Started 12 of the 13 games in which he played as a sophomore in 2007 . . . Recorded 52
receptions for 694 yards (13.3 avg.) and six scores . . . Registered six rushes for 46 yards . . . Also
averaged 11.4 yards on 20 punt returns with a touchdown . . . Was a Big Ten sportsmanship
award winner . . . Earned Paul Warfield Award as school’s outstanding receiver . . . Set school-
record with 90-yard punt return for touchdown and added a touchdown reception against Kent
State and was named as Big Ten Player of the Week . . . Led team with seven catches for 95
yards against Wisconsin . . . Played in all 13 games with two starts as a redshirt freshman in 2006
. . . Recorded 17 receptions for 256 yards (15.1 avg.) with two touchdowns . . . Added one rush
attempt for five yards . . . Earned team’s special teams player of the week honor at Iowa, Michigan
State and vs. Indiana . . . Delivered the Jack Tatum Hit of the Week against Indiana . . . Registered
a pair of touchdown receptions at Northwestern, when he caught three passes for 47 yards . . .
Redshirted as a freshman in 2005 . . . Holds degree in strategic communications.
PERSONAL
Married (Lindsay) . . . Attended Canton (Ohio) GlenOak High School . . . Injured his knee in the
season opener as a senior and missed the remainder of the season . . . Began his junior year
as a quarterback, but switched to receiver after four games and caught 41 passes for 411
yards . . . Also returned punts and kickoffs as a junior . . . Ran track for three years and won
state titles in both the 110-meter and the 300-meter hurdles as a senior . . . Enjoys water sports
and snow boarding . . . Ran indoor and outdoor track in 2008 at Ohio State and finished
274 • Gardner/Hartline
seventh at Big Ten 2008 indoor championships in the 60-meter hurdles . . . Brother, Michael, is
the starting quarterback for the Kentucky Wildcats . . . Growing up, the Dallas Cowboys were
his favorite team and Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith were his favorite athletes . . . Lists the
Batman series as favorite movies and “Every Second Counts” by Lance Armstrong as favorite
book . . . Enjoys boating and playing with his dogs . . . Full name is Brian Jack Hartline, born
November 22, 1986 in Canton, Ohio.
BRIAN HARTLINE’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR SCHOOL GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2006 Ohio State 13 2 17 256 15.1 32 2 1 5 5.0 5 0
2007 Ohio State 13 12 52 694 13.3 65 6 6 46 7.7 9 0
2008 Ohio State 12 12 21 479 22.8 56 4 3 17 5.7 18 0
COLLEGE TOTALS 38 26 90 1429 15.9 65 12 10 68 6.8 18 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Punt Returns: 20 for 229 yards, 11.4 avg., long of 90t, 1 TD in 2007; 4 for 22 yards, 5.5 avg., long of
8 in 2008 for total of 24 for 251, 10.5 avg., long of 90t, 1 TD
Tackles: 9 in 2006; 4 in 2007; 1 in 2008 for total of 14
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 7 vs. Wisconsin, 11/3/07
6 three times (last: vs. Louisiana State, 1/7/08)
Receiving Yards: 95 vs. Wisconsin, 11/3/07
88 at Washington, 9/15/07
Receiving TDs: 2 vs. Troy, 9/20/08
2 vs. Michigan, 11/22/08
Longest Receptions: 65 vs. Illinois, 11/10/07
56 at Michigan State, 10/18/08
JOHN NALBONE
TIGHT END 86
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 5/14/86
COLLEGE: Monmouth ’09
DRAFT: 5a (161), 2009
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Monmouth . . . Posted career statistics of 101
receptions for 1,079 yards (10.7 avg.) with nine touchdowns . . . Started all 11 games as a
senior in 2008 . . . Recorded 42 receptions for 491 yards (11.7 avg.) with five touchdowns . . .
Earned All-Northeast Conference first team honors . . . Had season-high six receptions against
both Robert Morris and Saint Francis . . . Posted career-long 83-yard reception against
Duquesne . . . Started all 10 games at tight end as a junior in 2007 . . . Recorded 22 receptions
for 252 yards (11.5 avg.) and three touchdowns . . . Earned All-NEC first team honors . . .
Caught four passes for 59 yards and a score against Sacred Heart . . . Also caught touchdowns
against Wagner and Duquesne . . . Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2006 . . . Recorded
19 receptions for 198 yards (10.4 avg.) . . . Also scored on a two-point conversion . . . Earned
All-NEC second team honors for second consecutive season . . . Tallied a season-high five
Hartline/Nalbone • 275
receptions against Stony Brook . . . Started all 10 games as a redshirt freshman in 2005 . . .
Recorded 18 receptions for 138 yards (7.7 avg.) and one touchdown . . . Also forced and
recovered a fumble . . . Garnered All-NEC second team honors . . . Recorded first career
reception against Lehigh and hauled in first career touchdown, a seven-yard strike against La
Salle . . . Caught four passes for 29 yards in win over Stony Brook . . . Did not see action as a
freshman in 2004 . . . Majored in business management.
PERSONAL
Four-year letterman at Lawrence High School in Lawrenceville, N.J . . . Earned All-Colonial
Valley Conference honors as a junior and senior . . . Holds school records for most receptions
in a season, career receiving touchdowns (17) and most receiving touchdowns in a game
(three) . . . Also set school record for most receiving touchdowns in a game (three) . . . Growing
up, the 49ers and Chiefs were his favorite sports teams and Tony Gonzalez and Joe Montana
were his favorite athletes . . . Lists “Any Given Sunday” as favorite movie, “Quiet Strength” by
Tony Dungy as favorite book and Eminem and Metallica as favorite recording artists . . . Enjoys
fishing and watching television and movies in spare time . . . Full name is Johnathan Gregory
Nalbone, born May 14, 1986 in Trenton, N.J.
ADDITIONAL STATS
2-Point Conversions: 1 in 2006
Kickoff Returns: 1 for 3 yards in 2006; 1 for 8 yards in 2007 for total of 2 for 11 yards, 5.5 avg., long
of 8
Tackles: 2 in 2005; 3 in 2006; 1 in 2007; 2 in 2008 for total of 8
Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2005
Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 2005
SEAN SMITH
CORNERBACK 31
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 214
BORN: 7/14/87
COLLEGE: Utah ’10
DRAFT: 2b (61), 2009
COLLEGE
Three-year letterman and two-year starter at Utah . . . Originally enrolled in school as a running
back before moving to wide receiver and cornerback as a redshirt freshman . . . Played in 39
games with 22 starts, posting 80 tackles (43 solo), nine interceptions, 16 passes defensed and
three tackles for loss during collegiate career . . . Also added seven rushes for 63 yards and
one catch for 12 yards . . . Started 12 of the 13 games in which he played as a junior in 2008
276 • Nalbone/Smith
. . . Key performer as Utes finished season 13-0 and ranked second in the country as nation’s
only undefeated team . . . Named as All-American third-team selection . . . Recorded 46 tackles
(23 solo), a sack, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble . . . Added five interceptions for 151
yards with a touchdown and nine passes defensed . . . Had two interceptions for 56 yards and
a score at Wyoming . . . Posted season-high six tackles and added a sack in Sugar Bowl over
Alabama . . . Started ten of the 13 games in which he played as a sophomore in 2007 . . .
Recorded 32 tackles (20 solo) . . . . Led the team and ranked third in the Mountain West
Conference with four interceptions and added seven passes defensed . . . Opened season with
two interceptions and added three tackles at Oregon State . . . Tied school single-game record
with four passes defensed against New Mexico . . . Appeared in 13 games as a redshirt
freshman in 2006 . . . Was utilized as a slot receiver in the first 11 contests before shifting to
defense and appearing as a nickel back in the final two games . . . Gained 63 yards on seven
carries (9.0 avg.) and had a 12-yard reception on offense and recorded two assisted tackles
on defense . . . Redshirted in 2005 . . . Majored in mass communications.
PERSONAL
Attended Blair High School in Pasadena, Calif., where he excelled as a running back, receiver
and kickoff return specialist . . . Earned all-conference, all-state and All-American honors and
captured league Offensive Back of the Year accolades as a senior, the same year . . . Led the
team to its best record in ten seasons, as he rushed for over 1,500 yards, with 18 touchdowns,
adding 547 receiving yards and over 400 yards in kickoff returns . . . Also lettered in basketball
and track . . . Growing up, his favorite sports team was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his
favorite athlete was Randy Moss . . . Lists “Family Guy” as television show, the “Harry Potter”
series as favorite books and “The Game” as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys traveling in free
time . . . Full name is Sean Smith, born July 14, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif.
SEAN SMITH’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
YEAR SCHOOL GP GS TOT SOLO ASST SK YDS NO YDS LG TD PD FF FR YDS
2006 Utah 13 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Utah 13 10 20 12 32 0 0 4 0 00 0 7 0 0 0
2008 Utah 13 12 23 23 46 1 10 5 151 38 1 9 1 0 0
COLLEGE TOTALS 39 22 43 37 80 1 10 9 151 38 1 16 1 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
Rushing: 7 for 63 yards, 9.0 avg., long of 30 in 2006
Receiving: 1 for 12 yards in 2006
Tackles For Loss: 1 for 6 yards in 2007; 2 for 12 yards in 2008 for total of 3 for 18 yards
PATRICK TURNER
WIDE RECEIVER 84
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 220
BORN: 5/19/87
COLLEGE: Southern California ’09
DRAFT: 3 (87), 2009
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman and two-year starter at Southern California . . . Finished collegiate career
with 138 receptions for 1,752 yards (12.7 avg.) with 17 touchdowns . . . Started all 13 games
as a senior in 2008 . . . Recorded 49 receptions for 741 yards (15.1 avg.) with ten touchdowns
Smith/Turner • 277
. . . Caught a pair of touchdown passes among his three catches for 46 yards at Washington
State . . . Posted six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns against Washington . . . Started
ten of the 11 games in which he played as a junior in 2007 . . . Recorded 48 receptions for 569
yards (11.9 avg.) with three touchdowns . . . Also had a tackle and a forced fumble . . . Named
as a All-Pac-10 honorable mention selection . . . Registered season-high nine receptions for 83
yards against Stanford . . . Posted season-high 107 receiving yards with a touchdown on seven
catches against Oregon . . . Played in 13 games with two starts as a sophomore in 2006 . . .
Recorded 29 receptions for 272 yards (9.4 avg.) with two touchdowns . . . Also made two
tackles and threw an incomplete pass (off a reverse against Nebraska) . . . Had career-highs
of 12 receptions and 116 yards while also catching a touchdown against Washington . . .
Played in 12 games as freshman in 2005 . . . Recorded 12 receptions for 170 yards (14.2 avg.)
with two touchdowns . . . Had two catches for 25 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown against
Arkansas and a 31-yard touchdown at Washington . . . Majored in sociology.
PERSONAL
Attended Goodpasture Christian High School in Madison, Tenn . . . Earned numerous All-
American honors as a senior by registering 48 receptions for 800-plus yards and 11
touchdowns in 2004 . . . As a junior, he caught 56 passes for 955 yards (17.1 avg.) with 12 TDs
. . . Was a Student Sports Sophomore All-American in 2002 when he had 56 catches for 1,033
yards with 14 TDs . . . Also lettered in basketball and track . . . Was a high school teammate of
Bills LB Marcus Buggs . . . Growing up, the Chicago Bulls were his favorite sports teams and
Micheal Jordan and Michael Irvin were his favorite athletes . . . Lists “Fresh Prince” as favorite
television show, The Bible as favorite book and Jay Z as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys
hunting and fishing, playing cards and basketball in spare time . . . Full name is Patrick Turner,
born on May 19, 1987 in Nashville, Tenn.
PATRICK TURNER’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
RECEIVING RUSHING
YEAR SCHOOL GP GS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
2005 Southern Cal 12 0 12 170 14.2 31 2 0 0 0.0 – 0
2006 Southern Cal 13 2 29 272 9.4 29 2 0 0 0.0 – 0
2007 Southern Cal 11 10 48 569 11.9 31 3 0 0 0.0 – 0
2008 Southern Cal 13 13 49 741 15.1 42 10 0 0 0.0 – 0
COLLEGE TOTALS 49 25 138 1752 12.7 42 17 0 0 0.0 – 0
ADDITIONAL STATS
Passing: 0 of 1 attempt in 2007
Tackles: 2 in 2006, 1 in 2007 for total of 3
Forced Fumbles: 1 in 2007
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Receptions: 12 vs. Washington, 10/7/06
9 vs. Stanford, 10/6/07
Receiving Yards: 116 vs. Washington, 10/7/06
107 at Oregon, 10/27/07
Receiving TDs: 2 vs. Washington, 11/1/08
2 at Washington State, 11/18/08
Longest Receptions: 42 at Virginia, 8/30/08
31 at Washington, 10/22/05
31 vs. Stanford, 10/6/07
278 • Turner
PAT WHITE
QUARTERBACK 6
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 190
BORN: 2/25/86
COLLEGE: West Virginia ’09
DRAFT: 2a (44), 2009
COLLEGE
Four-year letterman and three-year starter at West Virginia . . . Starting record of 34-8 ranks
sixth in NCAA history for most career victories as a starting quarterback . . . Completed 507 of
783 pass attempts (64.8 pct.) with 56 touchdowns and 23 interceptions . . . Holds NCAA record
for rushing yardage by a quarterback with 4,480 yards . . . Became the seventh player in NCAA
history to rush and pass for more than 3,000 yards during a career . . . Totaled school and
conference record 103 touchdowns during career . . . Established 19 school, Big East
Conference and major college records . . . Was the first starting quarterback in NCAA history
to win four bowl games . . . Started all 12 games in which he played as a senior in 2008 . . .
Completed 180 of 274 pass attempts (65.7 pct.) for 1,842 yards with a career-high 21
touchdowns and just seven interceptions . . . Finished second on the team with 974 rushing
yards and eight touchdowns on 191 carries (5.1 avg.) . . . Named as an All-Big East
Conference first-team selection for the third consecutive season . . . Opened season with five
touchdown passes against Villanova . . . Accounted for five touchdowns (three rushing, two
passing) against Louisville . . . Rushed for a pair of scores at Colorado and at Connecticut . . .
Threw for 332 yards and three TD passes in Meineke Car Care Bowl win over North Carolina
. . . Closed collegiate career by being named MVP of the Senior Bowl after guiding the South
to a 35-18 victory . . . Started 13 games as a junior in 2007 . . . Completed 144 of 216 pass
attempts (66.7 pct.) for 1,724 yards with 14 touchdowns and only four interceptions . . . Ranked
ninth in the nation with a passer rating of 151.4 . . . Was second among the nation’s
quarterbacks in rushing, gaining a career-high 1,335 yards with 14 touchdowns on 197 carries
(6.8 avg.) . . . Finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy balloting . . . Earned team MVP honors for
the second straight year . . . Named as an All-Big East Conference first-team selection and the
league’s Offensive Player of the Year . . . Was a semi-finalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and
the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award . . . Joined tailback Steve Slaton (1,015 yards) as
just the second tandem in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards each in the same
season twice in a career . . . Ran for more than 100 yards six times for the season, including
a string of four consecutive contests . . . Threw for 176 yards and two scores and added 150
rushing yards against Oklahoma and was named the Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP and chosen
for ESPN.com’s All-Bowl team . . . Started all 12 games in which he played as a sophomore in
2006 . . . Completed 118 of 179 pass attempts (65.9 pct.) for 1,655 yards with 13 touchdowns
and seven interceptions . . . Ranked second on the team with 1,219 rushing yards on 165
carries (7.4 avg.) . . . His 18 rushing touchdowns ranked second on the school’s single-season
record list . . . Named as an All-Big East Conference first-team pick, the league’s Offensive
Player of the Year and team MVP in his first full season as a starter . . . Was a semifinalist for
the O’Brien Award . . . Voted Alabama and West Virginia state Athlete of the Year . . . Ran for
over 100 yards four times, setting the conference’s quarterback record with 247 yards against
Syracuse . . . At Pittsburgh, became the ninth player in NCAA history to rush (220 yards) and
pass (204 yards) for over 200 yards each in the same game . . . Threw for two touchdowns,
added 145 rushing yards and a score and was chosen the Gator Bowl MVP against Georgia
Tech . . . Appeared in 12 games with five starts as a redshirt freshman in 2005 . . . Completed
65 of 114 pass attempts (57.0 pct.) with eight touchdowns and five interceptions . . . Ranked
second on the team in rushing, gaining 952 yards with seven scores on 131 carries (7.3 avg.)
. . . Was a consensus Freshman All-American and Freshman All-Big East Conference first-
team choice . . . Threw season-high two touchdowns against Virginia Tech . . . Rushed for 220
yards and two scores against Pittsburgh . . . Led school to Sugar Bowl win over Georgia . . .
White • 279
Redshirted as a freshman in 2004, but traveled with the team relaying signals to the offense
. . . Graduated in December, 2008 with degree in liberal arts.
PERSONAL
Attended Daphne (Ala.) High School . . . Finished third in the “Mr. Football” voting by the
Alabama Sports Writers Association as a senior . . . Named as first-team All-State Class 6-A
quarterback, rushing for 1,905 yards and 31 touchdowns, as he also passed for 1,488 yards
(59-118) and 15 scores . . . Also pitched and played in the outfield for three seasons, leading
the baseball team to a pair of state championships . . . Was the first three-time winner of the
West Virginia Amateur Athlete of the Year Award (2006-08) and also similarly honored in 2006-
07 in his native Alabama . . . Was selected four times in the MLB Draft: Anaheim Angels in the
fourth-round as an outfielder in 2004; Angels, again, in 2007; Cincinnati Reds in 2008; and the
New York Yankees in the 48th round in 2009 . . . Younger brother, Coley, is a redshirt freshman
at West Virginia . . . Growing up, his favorite sports team was the Pittsburgh Steelers and his
favorite athlete was Rod Woodson . . . Lists “Animal Planet” as favorite television show, “Like
Trees, Walking” as favorite book and Jay-Z as favorite recording artist . . . Full name is Patrick
Christian White, born on February 25, 1986 in Mobile, Ala.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Tackles: 1 in 2006; 1 in 2007 for total of 2
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Pass Attempts: 38 vs. Cincinnati, 11/8/08
33 vs. Villanova, 8/30/08
Pass Completions: 26 vs. North Carolina, 12/27/08
25 vs. Villanova, 8/30/08
Yards Passing: 332 vs. North Carolina, 12/27/08
222 at Louisville, 11/2/06
TD Passes: 5 vs. Villanova, 8/30/08
3 vs. Auburn, 10/23/08
3 vs. North Carolina, 12/27/08
Long Passes: 79 vs. Oklahoma, 1/2/08
67 at Pittsburgh, 11/16/06
Completion Percentage: 90.0 vs. East Carolina, 9/22/07 (18 of 20)
(min. 20 atts.) 81.3 vs. North Carolina, 12/27/08 (26 of 32)
Passer Rating: 151.2 vs. Marshall, 9/2/2006
151.0 at Pittsburgh, 11/16/06
Rush Attempts: 27 at Cincinnati, 11/17/07
24 vs. Louisville. 11/8/07
Rushing Yards: 247 vs. Syracuse, 10/14/06
220 at Pittsburgh, 11/16/06
280 • White
200 at Louisville, 11/22/08
Long Run: 76 at South Florida, 12/3/05
69 vs. Syracuse, 10/14/06
Rushing TDs: 4 at Louisville, 11/2/06
4 vs. Syracuse, 10/14/06
FREE AGENTS
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG
WIDE RECEIVER 11
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 183
BORN: 3/29/83
COLLEGE: West Texas A&M
Re-signed with Dolphins on January 14, 2009 after finishing the 2008 season on Miami’s
practice squad . . . Originally signed with Miami on July 26, 2008 . . . Waived by Miami on
August 31, 2008 . . . Was signed to Miami practice squad on September 3, 2008 . . . Spent the
2007 and ’08 seasons with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League . . . Caught
83 catches for 1,148 yards and ten touchdowns in 2008 . . . Played in four games in 2007 . . .
Posted 10 catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns . . . Played in 13 games for the Odessa
Roughnecks of the Intense Football League in 2006 and finished third on the team with 55
catches for 760 yards and 18 touchdowns . . . Was a four-year letterman (2003-06) at West
Texas A&M . . . Finished collegiate career as West Texas A&M’s fourth leading receiver with
145 receptions for 1,768 yards . . . Named second-team All-Lone Star Conference as a senior
after leading all WTAMU receivers with 54 catches for 607 yards and four touchdowns . . .
Started all 11 games as a junior and was named the LSC South Receiver of the Year and
earned first-team All-LSC South honors after hauling in 54 passes for 740 yards and four
touchdowns . . . Set conference and school records with 100-yard kickoff return against
Eastern New Mexico in the Wagon Wheel Game . . . Played in 10 games as a sophomore and
recorded 24 catches for 256 yards . . . Saw time in 10 games and had 165 yards and a
touchdown on 13 receptions as a freshman . . . Majored in marketing . . . Attended Newman
Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas . . . Posted 11 receptions for 250 yards and three
touchdowns as a senior and lettered two times for Newman Smith’s track and field team while
competing in the 100-meter dash . . . Born March 29, 1983 in Indianapolis, Ind.
White/Armstrong • 281
RYAN BAKER
DEFENSIVE END 79
HEIGHT: 6-5
WEIGHT: 295
BORN: 11/25/84
COLLEGE: Purdue
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Tallied 88
tackles (55 solo), including 24.0 for losses and eight sacks, with two fumble recoveries and two
interceptions during his Boilermaker career . . . Team captain as a senior . . . Four-time
Academic All-Big Ten (2005-08) . . . Received team’s Leonard Wilson Award (unselfishness
and dedication), Kiwanis Citizenship Award and also was voted by his teammates as the
football squad's recipient of the Guy “Red” Mackey Award (exemplifying the overall success of
the university's intercollegiate athletics programs) as a senior . . . Two time recipient of team's
Pit Bull Award - Defense (exemplified and sustained tenacity and intense play) for spring
season (2007-08) . . . As a senior started all 13 games . . . Finished season with 22 tackles (12
solo), including four for loss, with one pass breakup . . . Appeared in all 14 games with 11 starts
during junior campaign . . . Recorded 25 tackles (15 solo) with one interception, one fumble
recovery and one pass breakup along with six sacks . . . Registered career-high two sacks at
Northwestern and vs. Wisconsin . . . During redshirt freshman season appeared in all 11
games with two starts . . . Finished season with 10 tackles (seven solo, three assists) . . . Holds
degree in business management . . . Attended Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, Ind
. . . High School All-American, Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year, runner-up for Indiana Mr.
Football, Indiana Defensive Lineman of the Year, Indianapolis Star City Player of the Year
named City Male Athlete of the Year by Indianapolis Star his senior year . . . Also lettered in
basketball . . . Enjoys listening to music and trap and skeet shooting . . . Growing up, was a fan
of the Indiana Pacers . . . Lists “Rocky” as favorite movie . . . Full name is Ryan Edward Baker,
born November 25, 1984 in Indianapolis, Ind.
WILL BILLINGSLEY
CORNERBACK 27
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 195
BORN: 4/23/84
COLLEGE: North Carolina A&T
Re-signed with Dolphins on January 14, 2009 after finishing the 2008 season on Miami’s
practice squad . . . Originally signed with the Dolphins as a free agent on April 14, 2008 . . .
Released by the Dolphins on August 20 and signed to practice squad on August 31 . . . Was
eligible for the 2007 NFL Draft but was not selected . . . Played three years at North Carolina
A&T (2004-06) . . . During that time appeared in 26 games and totaled 109 tackles, two
interceptions and 10 passes defensed . . . Attended Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind
. . . Born April 23, 1984.
282 • Baker/Billingsley
JARED BRONSON
TIGHT END 89
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 255
BORN: 12/24/84
COLLEGE: Central Washington
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Played two
years at Central Washington (2007-08) . . . Totaled 63 receptions for 979 yards (15.5 avg.) and
eight touchdowns . . . Started all eight games that he appeared in as a senior . . . Ranked
second on the team with 502 yards and six touchdowns despite missing five games with a
shoulder injury . . . Hauled in career-high eight receptions for 169 yards at West Texas A&M
during the first round of the 2008 NCAA Division II playoffs . . . Opened senior campaign with
four catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns at Dixie State . . . Saw action in 13 games with
12 starts as a junior and caught 35 passes for 477 yards with two touchdowns in 2007 . . . Had
six receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown along with a career-long 83-yard reception at
North Dakota . . . Transferred to Central Washington following one season at University of
Washington . . . Began collegiate career at Pima CC in Tucson, Ariz. as a quarterback prior to
switching to tight end . . . Holds degree in exercise science . . . Attended Thomas Jefferson High
School in Auburn, Wash . . . Lettered in football, basketball and track . . . Son of Gordon
Bronson, a standout tight end for University of Washington . . . Growing up, was a fan of the
Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Brett Favre . . . Lists Metallica as favorite musical group
. . . Full name is Jared Ryan Bronson, born December 24, 1984 in Bellevue, Wash.
CHRIS BROWN
FULLBACK 20
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 250
BORN: 6/23/86
COLLEGE: Tennessee
Re-signed with Dolphins on January 14, 2009 after finishing the 2008 season on Miami’s
practice squad . . . Originally signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent on May 16,
2008 . . . Released by Jacksonville on August 30, 2008 and signed to Jaguars practice squad
on August 31, 2008 . . . Waived from Jacksonville practice squad on November 25 . . . Was a
four-year letterman (2004-07) at the University of Tennessee . . . Started three years at tight
end for the Volunteers . . . Played in 50 career games with 39 starts, including 14 as a senior
. . . Recorded six receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown as a senior and finished career
with 92 receptions for 736 yards and eight touchdowns . . . Majored in communications . . .
Attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans, La . . . Named all-captain’s league and all-metro
as a senior . . . Caught 43 passes for 900 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior . . . Was a
forward on the basketball team, averaging 17 points and 12 rebounds . . . Full name is
Christopher Michael Brown, born June 23, 1986 in Destrehan, La.
Bronson/Brown • 283
JOE COHEN
DEFENSIVE TACKLE 62
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 310
BORN: 6/6/84
COLLEGE: Florida
Re-signed with Dolphins on January 14, 2009 after finishing the 2008 season on Miami’s
practice squad . . . Went to training camp in 2008 with San Francisco . . . Released by the 49ers
on August 23, 2008 . . . As a rookie in 2007, was placed on injured reserve on September 1
with a torn ACL suffered in preseason finale at San Diego (8/31) . . . Originally was the third of
three fourth round (135th overall) draft choices by San Francisco in 2007 . . . Was a four-year
letterman (2003-06) at the University of Florida . . . Played in 46 career games with 33 starts,
seeing action on both defense and offense . . . Attended Palm Bay High School in Melbourne,
Fla . . . Rushed for 1,126 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior . . . Participated in the U.S. Army
All-American Bowl and was also invited to the Florida-California All-Star Game . . . Born June
6, 1984 in Melbourne, Fla.
LOUIS ELLIS
DEFENSIVE TACKLE 93
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 320
BORN: 10/7/85
COLLEGE: Shaw
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was named
as the 2008 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year . . . Two-time
Pigskin Club of Washington James Guy “Pete” Tyson CIAA Player of the Year (2007-08) . . .
Finish 2008 with eight sacks along with 60 total tackles, including 26 tackles for loss as a senior
. . . Led Shaw to second consecutive CIAA Championship . . . Selected as a member of the
2008 Daktronics Division II All-Super Region 1 Football Team, 2008 Boxtorow.com/ BASN All-
American Team, D2Football.com All-American and Second-team Associated Press Little All-
American . . . Nominated for the HSRN 2008 Player of the Year Award and the 2008 Gene
Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award . . . Started all 11 games as a junior in 2007,
registering 65 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss along with eight sacks and a forced fumble . . .
Second-team AP Little All-American and first-team All-CIAA selection . . . Attended Hinds CC
in Raymond, Miss . . . Majored in recreation . . . Attended Lanier High School in Jackson, Miss
. . . Lettered in football and basketball . . . Full name is Louis Edward Ellis, born October 7, 1985
in Jackson, Miss.
284 • Cohen/Ellis
TEARRIUS GEORGE
LINEBACKER 49
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 240
BORN: 12/3/82
COLLEGE: Kansas State
Was awarded to Miami off waivers from New Orleans on February 2, 2009 . . . Released by Dallas
on August 30, 2008 and signed to the Cowboys practice squad on September 3 . . . Signed to
the New Orleans active roster on December 4, 2008 . . . Originally signed with the New York Jets
as an undrafted free agent on May 15, 2006, but was released by the Jets on May 16 . . . Played
with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League during the 2007 season . . .
Posted 33 tackles and eight sacks for the Stampeders in 2007 before signing with Dallas as a
free agent on January 2, 2008 . . . Totaled 27 tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks, two fumble
recoveries, one pass breakup and a forced fumble in 11 games as a senior at Kansas State . . .
As a junior, played in 10 games with five starts to total 21 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks,
one pass breakup, a quarterback hurry and two forced fumbles . . . Was a two-year starter at
Los Angeles Valley College . . . Majored in social science . . . Attended Pine Forest High School
in Fayetteville, NC . . . Full name is Tearrius George, born December 3, 1982 in Fayetville, N.C.
LEX HILLIARD
RUNNING BACK 26
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 240
BORN: 7/30/84
COLLEGE: Montana
Originally was the third of three sixth-round draft choices (204th overall) of the Dolphins in
2008 . . . Signed to the Dolphins’ practice squad on August 31, 2008 after being waived a day
earlier . . . Spent the entire 2008 regular season on the practice squad . . . Had 24 carries for
68 yards and has three catches for 24 yards in the preseason . . . Played in a reserve role all
four games in the preseason . . . Was a four-year letterman at Montana (2003-05, 2007),
including two years as a starter . . . Concluded his career with 4,016 rushing yards on 806
carries (5.0 avg.) with 50 touchdowns . . . Added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two scores
. . . Started 11 games as a senior in 2007 and was a second-team All-Big Sky Conference
selection . . . Rushed for 1,132 yards on 242 carries (4.7 avg.) with 16 touchdowns . . . Added
15 receptions for 119 yards . . . Had seven 100-yard rushing games . . . Scored three rushing
touchdowns against both Fort Lewis and Montana State . . . Redshirted in 2006 due to left
Achilles injury . . . Started all 12 games as a junior in 2005 . . . Named as a unanimous first-
team All-Big Sky Conference choice . . . Rushed for 1,322 yards on 249 carries (5.3 avg.) with
12 touchdowns . . . Added 11 receptions for 144 yards and two scores . . . Had six 100-yard
rushing games . . . Ran for season-high 237 yards against Cal Poly . . . Played in 14 games
with four starts as a sophomore in 2004 . . . Named as a first-team All-Big Sky conference
choice . . . Rushed for 972 yards on 190 carries (5.1 avg.) with conference-high 17 touchdowns
. . . Added 22 receptions for 211 yards . . . Had five 100-yard rushing games . . . Scored a
George/Hilliard • 285
career-high four touchdowns vs. Northwestern State . . . Played in 12 games with one start as
true freshman in 2003 . . . Rushed for 590 yards on 125 carries (4.7 avg.) with five touchdowns
. . . Added nine receptions for 117 yards . . . Posted a season-high 95 rushing yards at Montana
State . . . Majored in sociology . . . Married (Rebekah) . . . Has a son, Lex, Jr . . . Earned eight
letters (four in football, three in track, and one in wrestling) at Flathead High School in Kalispell,
Mont . . . Was team MVP in football as a junior and senior . . . Set school records by rushing
for 3,419 yards and 44 touchdowns and compiling 4,410 all-purpose yards . . . Posted 1,384
yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore . . . Named as a two-time all-league selection in
track, running the 100, 200 and 4x100 meter relay . . . Also threw the shot put . . . His
sophomore, junior, and senior track teams all won state AA championships . . . In addition,
wrestled and played rugby in his prep career . . . Lists “Man vs. Wild” as favorite television show
and Lil Wayne as favorite recording artist . . . Enjoys working on motorcycles in spare time . . .
Full name is Lex Douglas Hilliard, born July 30, 1984 in Kalispell, Mont.
ETHAN KILMER
SAFETY 43
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 204
BORN: 1/31/83
COLLEGE: Penn State
Signed with the Dolphins as a free agent on January 19, 2009 . . . Suffered a thigh injury during
the 2008 preseason with the Cincinnati Bengals . . . Placed on injured reserve on August 20
. . . Released with an injury settlement on October 9 . . . Suffered knee injury early in the 2007
Bengals training camp which sidelined him throughout the preseason . . . Was inactive for first
five games before being placed on injured reserve on October 16 . . . Originally a seventh-round
draft choice (209th overall) of the Bengals in the 2006 NFL Draft . . . Appeared in all 16 games
primarily on special teams . . . Saw first defensive action of the season against New Orleans
(11/19) as a part of a nickel package and picked off Drew Brees returning the interception 52
yards for a touchdown . . . Also chipped in with two special teams tackles against the Saints
. . . Led special teams with three tackles and recorded one defensive tackle at Cleveland (11/26)
. . . Recovered a muffed punt against Baltimore (11/30) . . . Led the special teams with three
tackles vs. Oakland (12/10) . . . Worked with the wide receivers for a part of the season however
did not play in a game on offense . . . Two year letter winner at Penn State . . . Led Penn State’s
special teams units with 25 tackles in 2005 . . . Made the switch from free safety to wide receiver
and started three games . . . Had 15 catches for 236 yards and three touchdowns in 2005 . . .
Closed career in Orange Bowl victory over Florida State with six catches for 79 yards, including
24-yard touchdown . . . Saw first game action for the Nittany Lions in 2004, playing on special
teams and at free safety . . . Originally a walk on… Attended Shippensburg (Pa.) University in
2001-02, but did not play football . . . Majored in kinesiology . . . Attended Wyalusing Valley (Pa.)
High School . . . Was a basketball and track standout, however did not play football in high school
. . . Four-year starter on basketball team and won two MVP awards and in track set school high
jump record . . . Full name is Ethan Kilmer born January 31, 1983.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
Special Teams Tackles: 18 in 2006
286 • Hilliard/Kilmer
ANTHONY KIMBLE
RUNNING BACK 45
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 215
BORN: 4/9/86
COLLEGE: Stanford
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was a four-
year letterman (2005-08) at Stanford . . . Played in 39 games in his career . . . Led the Cardinal
in rushing in 2006 and 2007 . . . Had 415 carries for 1,940 yards and 18 touchdowns in his
career . . . Added 60 receptions for 485 yards and three touchdowns . . . Averaged 6.0 yards
per carry as a senior . . . Began his career as a wide receiver . . . Holds degree in science,
technology and society . . . Attended University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, La . . .
Played running back, quarterback, wide receiver and returned kicks . . . Earned first-team all-
district running back as a senior . . . Accounted for more than 2,700 yards in all-purpose
yardage and 28 touchdowns . . . First-team all-district basketball player as a junior . . . Averaged
14.0 points and five assists to help his team to the No. 1 ranking in the state . . . Academic all-
state selection . . . Member of the National Honor Society . . . Also lettered in basketball and
was a teammate of Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis . . . Growing up was a fan of the New
Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “The
Wire” as favorite television show and Jay-Z as favorite recording artist . . . Full name is Buiker
Anthony Kimble, born April 9, 1986 in New Roads, La.
MARK LEWIS
GUARD 60
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 305
BORN: 7/17/85
COLLEGE: Oregon
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was a four
year letterman (2005-08) at Oregon . . . Played in 36 games . . . First-team Pac-10 all-
conference according to Rivals.com in 2008 . . . Third-team all-conference choice by Phil Steele
Publications and honorable mention by the Pac-10 coaches as a senior in 2008 . . . Helped key
Oregon’s school-record rushing offense (2nd nationally) that churned out 280.1 running yards
per game . . . Posted program’s third-best back squat of all time (580 lbs.) among Oregon’s
offensive linemen . . . The three-time NCAA regional track & field qualifier posted an outdoor
personal best in the shot put (56-7 1/2) for Ducks’ Pac-10 championship track & field team in
addition to ranking fifth all-time on school’s indoor chart (56-4 1/2) . . . Holds degree in
sociology with a business minor . . . Married to Amber (6/21/08) . . . Attended Arroyo Grande
(Calif.) High School . . . The 2003 PrepStar all-region standout and first-team all-Pac-5 League
lineman proved to be major component in the success of Eagles’ run-oriented offense . . . Saw
playing time at tight end and fullback for a squad which finished year with a 9-2 record . . .
Hauled in 14 receptions for 151 yards during his senior season . . . Named as second-team all-
Kimble/Lewis • 287
county by the San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune . . . Posted three catches for 24 yards in the
‘03 season opener vs. Hueneme . . . Also lettered in track and basketball . . . The USA Track &
Field All-American was a two-time top-10 finisher in the shot put at the Junior National
Championships . . . Claimed the state prep title as a senior (63-5 1/2) . . . Growing up, was a
fan of the San Francisco Giants and Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott . . . Lists “CSI: Las Vegas”
as favorite television show, “Cujo” by Stephen King as favorite book and “The Offspring” as
favorite musical group . . . Enjoys fishing, hunting and spending quality time with his wife . . .
Full name is Mark Gregory Lewis, born July 17, 1985 in Pasadena, Calif.
BRENNAN MARION
WIDE RECEIVER 14
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 190
BORN: 8/25/87
COLLEGE: Tulsa
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was a two-
year letterman (2007-08) at the University of Tulsa . . . Played in 25 career games . . . Caught
82 passes for 2,356 yards and 19 touchdowns during career . . . Led the nation in receiving
yards per catch with 31.9 yards as a junior in 2007 . . . Broke a 30-year old NCAA record for
average yards per catch in a single-season . . . Was named the Conference USA Newcomer
of the Year . . . Majored in sociology . . . Lettered one year at DeAnza Junior College . . . Led
the state junior colleges in receiving with 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns on 60 receptions
. . . Earned honorable mention All-America honors . . . Before moving to DeAnza JC, he played
his first season of junior college football at Foothill Junior College as a tight end and H-back
. . . Holds degree in organizational studies . . . Engaged to Fiamma Felitch . . . Attended
Greensburg (Penn.) High School . . . Was a four-year prep letterwinner in football, basketball
and track . . . Started at receiver and cornerback as a senior . . . Had 23 receptions for 400
yards and four TDs, while adding four interceptions his senior season . . . Was an all-
conference selection and named to the Fab 22 honorable mention team . . . Growing up, was
a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his favorite athletes were Barry Sanders and Deion
Sanders . . . Lists “Coming to America” as favorite movie and Biggie Smalls as favorite
recording artist . . . Enjoys reading biographies in spare time . . . Full name is Brennan Randall
Marion, born August 25, 1987 in Hampton, Va.
ORION MARTIN
DEFENSIVE END 48
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 260
BORN: 9/2/85
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was a four-
year letterman (2005-08) at Virginia Tech . . . Played in 54 career games . . . Notched 166 career
288 • Lewis/Marion/Martin, O.
tackles, including 26.5 tackles for loss . . . Added 15.5 sacks and one interception . . . Team
captain and All-ACC choice ranked fifth on the team with 53 tackles (25 solo) as a senior in
2008 . . . Started all 14 games, coming up with 58 tackles (30 solos), 6.5 sacks and 11 stops
behind the line of scrimmage . . . Was also nominated for the American Football Coaches
Association Good Works Team . . . Received All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team
honors from The NFL Draft Report in 2007 . . . Played in all 13 games as a reserve defensive
end and appeared in 152 snaps for the special team coverage squads as a junior in 2007 . . .
Was the recipient of the George Preas Award, given to the team’s most valuable defensive
player in the spring . . . Produced 29 tackles (nine solo), an eight-yard sack and two stops for
losses . . . Was also credited with 12 quarterback pressures and posted eight tackles (six solo)
on the punt coverage unit . . . Enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy in 2003, playing defensive
end . . . Spent the 2004 spring semester at Norfolk State before walking on at Virginia Tech in
the fall . . . Spent the year competing on the scout team and was the recipient of the Paul
Torgerson Award, given to the squad’s top newcomer . . . Majored in residential property
management . . . Attended George Washington High School in Danville, Va . . . All-Western
Valley Conference first-team selection as a senior . . . Posted three sacks and an interception
as a defensive end . . . Caught eight passes for 190 yards as a tight end . . . Lettered as a
forward on the school’s basketball team . . . Growing up, was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers
and Boston Red Sox and Tim Duncan was his favorite athlete . . . Lists “Fresh Price” as favorite
television show . . . Full name is David Orion Martin, born September 2, 1985 in Danville, Va.
J.D. QUINN
GUARD/CENTER 69
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 300
BORN: 2/23/86
COLLEGE: Montana
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 11, 2009 . . . Switched
from guard to center in the starting lineup for his senior campaign . . . Earned second team All-
Big Sky as a senior . . . Started six contests for the Grizzlies, one at center and five at right
guard during the 2007 campaign . . . Named All-Big Sky for his junior season as well as
honorable mention All-America by The Sports Network . . . Transferred to Montana following
the 2005 season . . . Missed the 2006 season due to NCAA rules . . . Attended Oklahoma
(2004-05) where he started four games for the Sooners as a redshirt freshman . . . Majored in
sociology and criminology . . . Attended Garland (Texas) High School . . . A three-sport athlete,
earned eight letters during his high school career in football, baseball and track . . . All-America
football selection as a high school senior . . . Two-time all-state, all-district and all-city selection
. . . Born February 23, 1986 in Garland, Texas.
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Was a four-
year letterman (2004-06, 2008) at the University of Houston . . . Redshirted during his junior
season while recovering from a knee injury . . . Started each of the first four games at left tackle
before suffering a season-ending knee injury against Oklahoma State as a junior . . . One of only
nine players to start all 12 games as a sophomore . . . Part of a consistent offensive line which
started every game . . . Helped open holes for a 1,000-yard rusher and protected a 3,000-yard
passer . . . Part of front which helped the offense record more than 5,000 yards of total offense
(1,997 rushing, 3,268 passing) . . . Played in nine games as a freshman, including the last eight
as a starter at right tackle . . . Was selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team . . . Made
his first collegiate start against then number four-ranked Miami . . . Helped the UH offense
generate 389.7 yards and 20.9 points per game . . . Majored in sports administration . . . Has a
daughter Aaliyah Sinai’ . . . Attended Jasper (Texas) High School Named first-team All-District
as a senior . . . Selected by Associated Press as an honorable mention All-State lineman . . .
Tabbed first-team All-District honors as a junior . . . Full name is SirVincent Olajuwan Rogers,
born May 9, 1986 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
CAMERON WAKE
LINEBACKER/DEFENSIVE END 91
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 260
BORN: 1/30/82
COLLEGE: Penn State
Signed with the Dolphins on January 18, 2009 . . . Prolific pass rusher who recorded 39 sacks
in just two seasons as a member of the Canadian Football League’s B.C. Lions . . . Named CFL
Defensive Player of the Year in both 2007 and 2008 . . . Recorded 65 tackles and league-high
23 sacks while recovering three fumbles in 2008 . . . Captured second consecutive Norm
Fieldgate Trophy, awarded to the outstanding defensive player in the West Division . . . Named
2008 TSN’s Friday Night Gladiator of the Year for his effort, toughness and sacrifice on the
weekly CFL national broadcast, becoming the first defensive player to win the award . . .
Selected as a All-Western Division performer . . . Totaled 72 tackles along with a league leading
16 sacks and a blocked field goal during rookie campaign in 2007 . . . Became the first player
in CFL history to be named Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same
season . . . Also named an All-Western Division selection . . . Signed with the New York Giants
as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 6, 2005, but was waived on June 22 . . . Four-year
letterwinner at Penn State . . . Played mainly as a linebacker for the Nittany Lions, but also
played the defensive end position . . . Finished his collegiate career with 191 total tackles, two
290 • Rogers/Wake
forced fumbles, 8.5 sacks and 24 tackles for losses as well as seven blocked kicks . . . Majored
in Sociology . . . Attended DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland . . . As a senior, named
the Washington Post’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1999 . . . Full name is Derek Cameron
Wake . . . Born January 30, 1982 in Beltsville, Md.
CHRIS WILLIAMS
WIDE RECEIVER 87
HEIGHT: 5-8
WEIGHT: 175
BORN: 9/16/87
COLLEGE: New Mexico State
Signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 30, 2009 . . . Three-year
starter at New Mexico State . . . Two-time All-America honors in 2006 and 2008 . . . Three-time
All-Western Athletic Conference selection (2006-08) . . . Aggies’ all-time leader in receiving
yards (3,555) and touchdown catches (32) . . . Finished career with school record 18 100-plus
yard games . . . As a senior in 2008, led the Aggies with 86 receptions for 1,271 yards (14.8
avg.) and nine touchdowns . . . Led WAC in receiving yards per game (105.9) and receptions
per game (7.17) . . . Fourth in the nation in receiving yards per game and 12th in receptions
per game . . . Started first eight games as a junior in 2007 before suffering a season ending
injury to his shoulder . . . Caught 56 passes for 772 yards and 11 touchdowns . . . Named as a
finalist for the Biletnikoff Award . . . Named to the SI.com All-America honorable mention team
as a sophomore in 2006 . . . Set school records for receptions (92), receiving yards in a season
(1,425) and most 100-yard receiving games in a season (seven) . . . Led the team in touchdown
receptions (12), which is second all-time in a single-season in school history . . . Third player
in school history to record more than 1,000 yards receiving in a single season . . . Led nation
in receiving yards per game (117.8) and catches per game (7.67) . . . Ranked fourth in the
nation with 1,861 all-purpose yards . . . Had 13-reception, 191-yard performance against No.
15 Boise State (10/15/06), which is sixth all-time for receiving yards in a single-game . . .
Majored in biology . . . Attended Rio Rancho (N.M.) High School . . . Earned first-team All-State
honors . . . Racked up nearly 2,100 yards rushing and 33 touchdowns as a senior in 2004 . . .
Outstanding track athlete winning the 200-meter dash, high jump and member of the state
champion 4x100-meter relay team . . . Also won the state high jump and 200-meter dash title
in 2003 and 2004 . . . Lists “The Dark Knight” as favorite movie and Lil’ Wayne as favorite
recording artist . . . Full name is Wallace Chris Williams, born September 16, 1987 in Fort
Worth, Texas.
Wake/Williams, C. • 291
MIAMI DOLPHINS 2009
BIRTH-
NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. DATE
57 Alleman, Andy C/G 6-4 310 11/20/83
32 Allen, Jason CB 6-1 200 7/5/83
25 Allen, Will CB 5-10 195 8/5/78
56 Anderson, Charlie LB 6-4 250 12/8/81
51 Ayodele, Akin LB 6-2 245 9/17/79
37 Bell, Yeremiah S 6-0 205 3/3/78
67 Berger, Joe G 6-5 315 5/25/82
15 Bess, Davone WR 5-10 190 9/13/85
23 Brown, Ronnie RB 6-0 230 12/12/81
47 Bryan, Courtney S 6-0 210 10/2/84
83 Camarillo, Greg WR 6-1 190 4/18/82
72 Carey, Vernon T 6-5 340 7/31/81
5 Carpenter, Dan K 6-2 225 11/25/85
38 Cobbs, Patrick RB 5-8 205 1/31/83
62 Cohen, Joe DT 6-2 310 6/6/84
52 Crowder, Channing LB 6-2 250 12/2/83
29 Culver, Tyrone S 6-1 210 7/6/83
92 Denney, John LS 6-5 255 12/13/78
71 Dotson, Lionel DE 6-4 290 2/11/85
80 Fasano, Anthony TE 6-4 255 4/20/84
95 Ferguson, Jason DT 6-3 310 11/28/74
2 Fields, Brandon P 6-5 245 5/21/84
76 Frye, Brandon T 6-4 305 1/23/83
75 Garner, Nate T 6-7 325 1/18/85
19 Ginn, Ted Jr. WR 5-11 180 4/12/85
21 Green, Eric CB 5-11 196 3/16/82
64 Grove, Jake C 6-4 300 1/22/80
81 Haynos, Joey TE 6-8 270 8/28/84
7 Henne, Chad QB 6-3 230 7/2/85
33 Jones, Nathan CB 5-10 185 6/15/82
43 Kilmer, Ethan S 6-0 205 1/31/83
70 Langford, Kendall DE 6-6 295 1/27/86
17 London, Brandon WR 6-4 215 10/16/84
77 Long, Jake T 6-7 317 5/9/85
88 Martin, David TE 6-4 265 3/13/79
78 McDaniel, Tony DT 6-7 305 1/20/85
97 Merling, Phillip DE 6-4 295 4/19/85
74 Moses, Quentin LB 6-5 260 11/18/83
61 Murphy, Shawn G 6-4 315 12/17/82
68 Ndukwe, Ikechuku G/C 6-4 325 7/17/82
10 Pennington, Chad QB 6-3 230 6/26/76
36 Polite, Lousaka FB 6-0 245 9/14/81
55 Porter, Joey LB 6-3 255 3/22/77
98 Roth, Matt LB 6-4 275 10/14/82
65 Smiley, Justin G 6-3 310 11/11/81
96 Soliai, Paul DT 6-4 355 12/30/83
94 Starks, Randy DE 6-3 305 12/14/83
99 Taylor, Jason LB 6-6 255 9/1/74
66 Thomas, Donald G 6-4 310 9/25/85
22 Thomas, Joey CB 6-1 195 8/29/80
53 Torbor, Reggie LB 6-2 250 1/25/81
50 Walden, Erik LB 6-2 250 8/21/85
18 Wilford, Ernest WR 6-4 235 1/14/79
34 Williams, Ricky RB 5-10 230 5/21/77
28 Wilson, Gibril S 6-0 205 11/12/81
90 Wright, Rodrique DE 6-5 300 7/31/84
BROTHERLY LOVE
In 2006, Renaldo Hill and Ray Hill became the third set of brothers to play for the
Dolphins. Ray played with the team from 1998-2000 while Renaldo was a member of the
Dolphins from 2006-08. The first set of brothers to play for the Dolphins were the
Blackwoods, which included Glenn (1979-87) and Lyle (1981-86), both of whom played safe-
ty. In 2003, fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo and linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, each of
whom were in their first seasons with the Dolphins, became the second set of brothers to
play for the team in franchise history.
The Dolphins also have had two sets of brothers serve on the team’s coaching staff. The
first set of brothers to have coached with the Dolphins was the Shulas, which included David
(1982-88) and his younger brother, Mike (1991-92, 2000-02). In addition, Judd Garrett was
an offensive quality control coach with the club from 2000-05, while his brother, Jason, was
the team’s quarterbacks coach from 2005-06.
TEAM STATISTICS
DOLPHINS OPPONENTS
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS .............................................. 308 296
By Rushing ............................................................... 111 96
By Passing ................................................................ 184 173
By Penalty ................................................................. 13 27
Third Down: Made/Att. .............................................. 71/192 79/209
Third Down Efficiency ............................................... 37.0 37.8
Fourth Down: Made/Att. ............................................ 10/15 11/19
Fourth Down Efficiency ............................................. 66.7 57.9
POSSESSION AVERAGE ........................................... 31:03 28:57
TOTAL NET YARDS ..................................................... 5529 5264
Average Per Game .................................................. 345.6 329.0
Total Plays ................................................................ 965 979
Average Per Play ..................................................... 5.7 5.4
NET YARDS RUSHING ............................................... 1897 1620
Average Per Game .................................................. 118.6 101.3
Total Rushes ............................................................ 448 388
NET YARDS PASSING ................................................ 3632 3644
Average Per Game ................................................... 227.0 227.8
Sacked/Yards Lost .................................................... 26/129 40/218
Gross Yards ............................................................... 3761 3862
Attempts/Completions ............................................... 491/330 551/320
Completion Percentage ............................................ 67.2 58.1
Had Intercepted ........................................................ 7 18
PUNTS/AVERAGE ...................................................... 74/43.9 61/46.7
NET PUNTING AVERAGE .......................................... 35.5 39.7
PENALTIES/YARDS .................................................... 81/669 86/615
FUMBLES/BALL LOST ............................................... 18/6 27/12
TOUCHDOWNS .......................................................... 40 33
By Rushing ............................................................... 18 11
By Passing ................................................................ 20 18
By Returns ................................................................ 2 4
PASSING
.......................... SACK/
.......................... ATT. COMP. YDS. PCT. TD INT. LG LOST RATING
Pennington ...... 476 321 3653 67.4 19 7 80t 24/121 97.4
Henne ................ 12 7 67 58.3 0 0 19 0/0 74.0
Brown ................ 3 2 41 66.7 1 0 19t 1/8 149.3
Williams ............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 1/0 –
DOLPHINS .... 491 330 3761 67.2 20 7 80t 26/129 97.6
OPPONENTS 551 320 3862 58.1 18 18 79t 40/218 77.0
RECEIVING
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Ginn ........................ 56 790 14.1 64 2
Camarillo ................ 55 613 11.1 33 2
Bess ........................ 54 554 10.3 37 1
Fasano .................... 34 454 13.4 24 7
Brown ...................... 33 254 7.7 39 0
Martin ...................... 31 450 14.5 61t 3
Williams .................. 29 219 7.6 47 1
Cobbs ...................... 19 275 14.5 80t 2
Polite ........................ 6 24 4.0 9 0
Hagan ...................... 3 51 17.0 20 0
London .................... 3 30 10.0 14 0
Wilford ...................... 3 25 8.3 15 0
Haynos .................... 2 22 11.0 19t 1
Cramer .................... 2 3 1.5 2t 1
Satele ...................... 0 -3 – -3 0
DOLPHINS............ 330 3761 11.4 80t 20
OPPONENTS........ 320 3862 12.1 79t 18
INTERCEPTIONS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Goodman ................ 5 53 10.6 55 0
W. Allen .................... 3 62 20.7 32t 1
Hill ............................ 3 34 11.3 17 0
Ayodele .................... 2 29 14.5 17 0
Merling .................... 1 25 25.0 25t 1
Starks ...................... 1 8 8.0 8 0
J. Allen .................... 1 2 2.0 2 0
Culver ...................... 1 1 1.0 1 0
Jones ...................... 1 0 0.0 0 0
DOLPHINS............ 18 214 11.9 55 2
OPPONENTS........ 7 130 18.6 44t 2
PUNT RETURNS
RET. FC YDS. AVG. LG TD
Bess ........................ 21 10 231 11.0 27 0
Ginn ........................ 7 1 54 7.7 15 0
DOLPHINS ............ 28 11 285 10.2 27 0
OPPONENTS ...... 37 15 485 13.1 93t 2
KICKOFF RETURNS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Ginn ........................ 32 657 20.5 41 0
Bess ........................ 14 311 22.2 32 0
Cobbs ...................... 8 189 23.6 60 0
London .................... 2 28 14.0 17 0
Fasano .................... 1 0 0.0 0 0
Jones ...................... 1 0 0.0 0 0
Ndukwe .................... 1 14 14.0 14 0
Ryan ........................ 1 14 14.0 14 0
DOLPHINS ............ 60 1213 20.2 60 0
OPPONENTS ........ 68 1655 24.3 95 0
FIELD GOALS
1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTALS
Carpenter .............. 0/0 4/4 7/7 9/13 1/1 21/25
DOLPHINS............ 0/0 4/4 7/7 9/13 1/1 21/25
OPPONENTS........ 1/1 9/9 10/11 7/9 2/2 29/32
SCORING
.................................. TDR TDP TDRt PAT FG S 2-PT TP
Carpenter .............. 0 0 0 40/40 21/25 0 0 103
Brown ...................... 10 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 60
Fasano .................... 0 7 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 42
Williams .................. 4 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 30
Ginn ........................ 2 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 24
Cobbs ...................... 1 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 18
Martin ...................... 0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 18
Camarillo ................ 0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 12
W. Allen .................... 0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Bess ........................ 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Cramer .................... 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Haynos .................... 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Merling .................... 0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Pennington .............. 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Anderson ................ 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 2
DOLPHINS............ 18 20 2 40/40 21/25 1 0 345
OPPONENTS........ 11 18 4 28/28 29/32 1 0 317
TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS.
DOLPHINS 0/0, OPPONENTS 1/5
SACKS
Porter 17.5, Roth 5.0, Holliday 3.5, Jones 3.0, Starks 3.0, Anderson 2.5, Langford 2.0, Merling 1.0,
W. Allen 1.0, Bell 1.0, Torbor 0.5
DOLPHINS 40.0, OPPONENTS 26.0
PASSING
Yards ..................................................... 318 Trent Green at N.Y. Jets, 9/23
Yards ..................................................... 314 Chad Pennington vs. New England, 11/23
Attempts................................................ 43 Chad Pennington vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
Completions .......................................... 26 Chad Pennington vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
Touchdowns .......................................... 3 Chad Pennington vs. New England, 11/23
Completion Percentage ........................ 85.00 Chad Pennington at New England, 9/21
Interceptions ......................................... 1 One Player Six times (last: Chad Pennington at
.............................................................. Kansas City, 12/21
Longest Completion.............................. 80t Chad Pennington at Houston, 10/12
TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE .. 175 Ted Ginn, Jr. vs. Buffalo, 10/26
DEFENSE
TACKLES
Total ...................................................... 13 Channing Crowder at Houston, 10/12
Solo....................................................... 9 Channing Crowder at Houston. 10/12
............................................................. 9 Yeremiah Bell at Kansas City, 12/21
............................................................. 9 Channing Crowder at N.Y. Jets, 12/28
INTERCEPTIONS
Total ...................................................... 2 André Goodman at N.Y. Jets, 12/28
Longest Return ..................................... 55 André Goodman at Kansas City, 12/21
Longest Return for Touchdown ............. 32 Will Allen at Denver, 11/2
FUMBLES
Total Forced .......................................... 2 Joey Porter vs. Buffalo, 10/26
............................................................. 2 Charlie Anderson at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Total Recovered ................................... 1 11 players 11 times (last: Nathan Jones at N.Y.
.............................................................. Jets, 12/28)
SACKS
Total ..................................................... 4 Joey Porte, at New England, 9/21
Yards Lost ............................................. 20 Joey Porter at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
SPECIAL TEAMS
Field Goals Made.................................. 4 Dan Carpenter at Denver, 11/2
Field Goal Attempts .............................. 4 Dan Carpenter vs. Buffalo, 10/26
............................................................. 4 Dan Carpenter at Denver, 11/2
............................................................. 4 Dan Carpenter at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Longest Field Goal................................ 50 Dan Carpenter at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Longest Field Goal Attempt .................. 50 Dan Carpenter at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Punts..................................................... 7 Brandon Fields vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
............................................................. 7 Brandon Fields at Houston, 10/12
Longest Punt (yards) ............................ 71 Brandon Fields at Denver, 11/2
Highest Gross Average......................... 54.3 Brandon Fields vs. Baltimore, 10/19
Highest Net Average............................. 43.7 Brandon Fields vs. Baltimore, 10/19
Most Punt Returns................................ 3 Ted Ginn, Jr. vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
............................................................. 3 Davone Bess vs. San Diego, 10/5
............................................................. 3 Davone Bess vs. Seattle, 11/9
Most Punt Return Yards ........................ 52 Davone Bess vs. San Francisco, 12/14
Highest Punt Return Average ............... 25.0 Davone Bess vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
............................................................. 25.0 Davone Bess at Houston, 10/12
Longest Punt Return............................. 27 Davone Bess vs. San Francisco, 12/14
Most Kickoff Returns............................. 8 Ted Ginn, Jr. vs. New England, 11/23
Most Kickoff Return Yards..................... 154 Ted Ginn, Jr. vs. New England, 11/23
Highest Kickoff Return Average............ 28.8 Patrick Cobbs at Kansas City, 12/21
Longest Kickoff Return ......................... 60 Patrick Cobbs at Kansas City, 12/21
OPPONENTS INDIVIDUAL
RUSHING
Yards ..................................................... 108 Larry Johnson at Kansas City, 12/21
Attempts................................................ 22 Thomas Jones vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
Touchdowns .......................................... 1 11 players 11 times (last: Leon Washington at
.............................................................. N.Y. Jets, 12/28)
Yards by Quarterback ........................... 57 Tyler Thigpen at Kansas City, 12/21
Longest Run from Scrimmage.............. 33 Larry Johnson at Kansas City, 12/21
PASSING
Yards .................................................... 415 Matt Cassel vs. New England, 11/23
Attempts................................................ 46 Jay Cutler at Denver, 11/2
............................................................. 46 Shaun Hill vs. San Francisco, 12/14
Completions .......................................... 30 Matt Cassel vs. New England, 11/23
............................................................. 30 Shaun Hill vs. San Francisco, 12/14
DOLPHINS TEAM
HIGHS LOWS
FIRST DOWNS ..........................
Total ...................................... 26 at Kansas City, 12/21 11 vs. San Francisco, 12/14
Rushing.................................. 11 at New England, 9/21 2 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
.............................................. 11 vs. San Diego, 10/5
Passing .................................. 18 vs. New England, 11/23 6 vs. San Francisco, 12/14
Penalty .................................. 2 four times (last: at Kansas 0 five times (last: vs. San
.............................................. City (12/21) Francisco, 12/14
OPPONENTS TEAM
HIGHS LOWS
FIRST DOWNS ..........................
Total ...................................... 30 vs. New England, 11/23 11 vs. Oakland,11/16
Rushing.................................. 12 at Kansas City, 12/21 0 at Denver, 11/2
Passing .................................. 18 vs. New England, 11/23 7 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
.............................................. 7 at New England, 9/21
Penalty .................................. 4 at Arizona, 9/14 0 at Kansas City, 12/21
.............................................. 4 at St. Louis, 11/30
RUSHING ..................................
Net Yards................................ 180 at Kansas City, 12/21 14 at Denver, 11/2
Attempts ................................ 35 vs. Baltimore, 10/19 12 at Denver, 11/2
Average.................................. 8.6 at Kansas City, 12/21 1.2 at Denver, 11/2
PASSING ..................................
Net Yards .............................. 408 vs. New England, 11/23 79 at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Attempts ................................ 46 at Denver, 11/2 22 vs. N.Y. Jets, 9/7
.............................................. 22 vs. Oakland, 11/2
Completions .......................... 30 vs. New England, 11/23 13 at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
Touchdowns .......................... 3 at Arizona, 9/14 0 vs. Oakland, 11/16
.............................................. 3 vs. New England, 11/23 0 at St. Louis, 11/30
.............................................. 0 at Buffalo (Toronto), 12/7
GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS
TD SCORE
NO TD FG MFG PCT. PCT FBL INT DWN HLF GAME PTS
Dolphins 19 13 2 0 68.4% 78.9% 1 0 2 0 1 97
Opponents 18 12 3 0 66.7% 83.3% 0 2 1 0 0 93
GIVEAWAYS - TAKEAWAYS
TAKEAWAYS: 30 – resulting possessions ending in 7 TOUCHDOWNS (2 returned), 5 FIELD
GOALS, 11 PUNTS, 1 FUMBLE, 5 GAME, 1 DOWNS = 64 POINTS
BLOCKS
FGs PATs PUNTS TOTAL
By Dolphins 0 0 1 1
By Opponents 1 0 0 1
3rd TOTAL
1st DOWNS DOWNS OFFENSE RUSHING PASSING PEN. SCORING
SCORE
FUM.-NO./LOST
9/7 N.Y. JETS 14-20 18 2 15 1 13 3 277 64 4.3 49 17 2.9 228 4 23 251 43 26 1 4 59 14 0 2 0 2/2 0/0 28:59 3/0
9/14 at Arizona 10-31 17 6 9 2 12 3 236 58 4.1 72 24 3.0 164 2 15 179 32 17 0 6 42 10 1 0 0 1/1 1/1 28:06 1/0
9/21 at New England 38-13 23 11 12 0 9 4 461 57 8.1 216 36 6.0 245 0 0 245 21 18 0 5 35 38 4 1 0 5/5 1/1 32:33 1/0
10/5 SAN DIEGO 17-10 23 11 11 1 14 7 390 70 5.6 167 39 4.2 223 2 5 228 29 22 0 1 5 17 1 1 0 2/2 1/2 36:41 2/1
10/12 at Houston 28-29 14 7 7 0 10 2 370 51 7.3 96 24 4.0 274 2 10 284 25 19 1 4 30 28 2 2 0 4/4 0/0 27:43 1/0
10/19 BALTIMORE 13-27 21 4 15 2 13 5 359 58 6.2 71 22 3.2 288 1 7 295 35 24 1 6 28 13 0 1 0 1/1 2/2 28:17 0/0
10/26 BUFFALO 25-16 19 6 12 1 11 3 358 58 6.2 52 27 1.9 306 1 8 236 30 22 0 7 51 25 1 1 0 2/2 3/4 31:12 2/1
11/2 at Denver 26-17 21 4 16 1 14 4 341 72 4.7 75 29 2.6 266 3 15 281 40 23 1 2 42 26 1 0 1 2/2 4/4 36:32 0/0
11/9 SEATTLE 21-19 20 8 12 0 15 7 361 65 5.6 155 27 5.7 206 2 3 209 36 22 1 4 29 21 2 1 0 3/3 0/0 31:53 0/0
11/16 OAKLAND 17-15 20 10 10 0 12 5 382 60 6.4 222 35 6.3 160 3 14 174 22 16 0 3 55 17 2 0 0 2/2 1/1 32:34 1/1
11/23 NEW ENGLAND 28-48 23 4 18 1 12 6 392 62 6.3 66 18 3.7 326 3 15 341 41 24 1 8 60 28 1 3 0 4/4 0/0 26:50 0/0
11/30 at St. Louis 16-12 16 8 7 1 12 4 337 59 5.5 149 35 4.3 188 0 0 188 24 14 0 10 94 16 1 0 0 1/1 3/3 28:13 3/1
12/7 at Buffalo 16-3 18 8 10 0 13 4 295 64 4.6 115 34 3.4 180 1 1 181 29 23 0 5 28 16 0 1 0 1/1 3/4 37:31 0/0
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO 14-9 11 5 6 0 7 1 248 42 5.9 98 22 4.5 150 1 6 156 19 12 0 8 66 14 0 2 0 2/2 0/1 21:47 0/0
12/21 at Kansas City 38-31 26 9 15 2 11 7 403 64 6.3 168 30 5.6 235 0 0 235 34 26 1 2 15 38 2 3 0 5/5 1/1 34:10 1/1
12/28 at N.Y. Jets 24-17 18 8 9 1 14 6 319 61 5.2 126 29 4.3 193 1 7 200 31 22 0 6 30 24 0 2 1 3/3 1/1 33:48 3/1
1/4/09 Baltimore* 9-27 18 5 11 2 10 2 276 62 4.5 52 21 2.5 224 3 28 252 38 25 4 4 34 9 0 1 0 0/1 1/1 33:26 2/1
* - Playoff Game
2008 GAME-BY-GAME DEFFENSE
2008 MIAMI DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
3rd TOTAL
1st DOWNS DOWNS OFFENSE RUSHING PASSING PEN. SCORING
TOTAL
RUSH
PASS
PENALTY
ATT.
CONV.
NET YARDS
PLAYS
AVG.
YARDS
ATT.
AVG.
NET YARDS
SACKS
YDS. LOST
GROSS YDS.
ATT.
COMP.
INT.
NO.
LOST
POINTS
TD RUSH
TD PASS
TD RETURN
PAT/ATT.
FG/ATT.
TIME OF POSSESSION
SCORE
FUM.-NO./LOST
9/7 N.Y. JETS 14-20 15 6 7 2 13 5 293 56 5.2 112 31 3.6 181 3 13 194 22 15 0 7 40 20 1 2 0 1/1 0/1 31:01 3/1
9/14 at Arizona 10-31 22 5 13 4 13 7 445 59 7.5 81 31 2.6 364 2 12 376 26 20 0 8 45 31 1 3 0 4/4 1/1 31:54 1/0
9/21 at New England 38-13 14 5 7 2 15 4 215 59 3.7 78 19 4.1 137 5 19 156 35 22 1 2 10 13 0 1 0 1/1 2/2 27:27 2/1
10/5 SAN DIEGO 17-10 10 3 7 0 12 3 202 49 4.1 60 19 3.2 142 2 17 159 28 13 0 4 46 10 0 1 0 1/1 1/1 23:19 0/0
10/12 at Houston 28-29 23 8 13 2 15 6 485 70 6.9 114 27 4.2 371 1 8 379 42 22 2 1 5 29 1 1 1 2/2 2/2 32:17 2/2
10/19 BALTIMORE 13-27 22 10 10 2 13 6 357 61 5.9 139 36 4.0 218 2 14 232 23 17 0 7 67 27 1 1 1 3/3 2/2 31:43 2/1
10/26 BUFFALO 25-16 19 8 9 2 14 4 339 64 5.3 119 27 4.4 220 2 7 227 35 21 1 7 64 16 1 0 0 1/1 3/3 28:48 5/3
11/2 at Denver 26-17 14 0 13 1 16 6 319 59 5.4 14 12 1.2 305 1 2 307 46 24 3 10 81 17 0 2 0 2/2 1/2 23:28 0/0
SEATTLE 21-19 21 8 12 1 15 7 298 64 4.7 126 23 5.5 172 3 13 185 38 21 0 5 25 19 0 1 1 1/1 2/2 28:07 0/0
11/9 OAKLAND 17-15 11 2 8 1 11 2 199 48 4.1 70 21 3.3 129 5 27 156 22 15 0 7 35 15 0 0 1 1/1 2/3 27:26 1/0
11/16 NEW ENGLAND 28-48 30 10 18 2 8 3 530 70 7.6 122 25 4.9 408 2 7 415 43 30 1 6 38 48 3 3 0 6/6 2/2 33:10 1/1
11/23 at St. Louis 16-12 19 7 8 4 14 7 278 65 4.3 129 30 4.3 149 0 0 149 35 16 3 5 30 12 0 0 0 0/0 4/4 31:47 0/0
11/30 at Buffalo 16-3 13 4 8 1 10 1 163 49 3.3 84 18 4.7 79 4 44 123 27 13 1 3 25 3 0 0 0 0/0 1/1 22:29 5/1
12/7 SAN FRANCISCO 14-9 24 6 16 2 17 8 318 79 4.0 112 27 4.1 206 5 27 233 47 30 0 4 22 9 0 0 0 0/0 3/3 38:13 0/0
12/14 at Kansas City 38-31 23 12 11 0 10 3 492 65 7.6 180 21 8.6 312 3 8 320 41 20 3 5 46 31 2 2 0 4/4 1/1 25:50 3/1
12/21 at N.Y. Jets 24-17 16 2 13 1 13 7 331 62 5.3 80 21 3.8 251 0 0 251 41 21 3 5 36 17 1 1 0 0/1 1/1 26:12 2/1
12/28 Baltimore* 9-27 16 8 7 1 12 5 286 56 5.1 151 33 4.6 135 0 0 135 23 9 0 7 59 27 2 0 1 3/3 2/2 26:34 1/1
*1/4/09
- Playoff Game
DATE OPPONENT SCORE BROWN WILLIAMS COBBS POLITE GINN PENNINGTON BESS
9/7 N.Y. JETS 14-20 6-23-7-0 10-24-6-0 0-0-0-0 NOT ON ROSTER 1-2-2-0 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0
9/14 at Arizona 10-31 11-25-11-1 11-28-8-0 0-0-0-0 NOT ON ROSTER 0-0-0-0 1-6-6-0 1-13-13-0
9/21 at New England 38-13 17-113-62t-4 16-98-28-0 3-5-4 0 NOT ON ROSTER 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0
10/5 SAN DIEGO 17-10 24-125-13-1 12-39-11-0 0-0-0-0 NOT ON ROSTER 0-0-0-0 3-3-5-0 0-0-0-0
10/12 at Houston 28-29 13-50-7-1 11-46-10-1 0-0-0-0 NOT ON ROSTER 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0
10/19 BALTIMORE 13-27 13-27-13-0 4-16-8-0 1-3-3-0 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0 4-25-11-0 0-0-0-0
10/26 BUFFALO 25-16 14-43-12-0 7-16-5-1 0-0-0-0 1-3-3-0 0-0-0-0 4-(-5)-0-0 0-0-0-0
OTHERS: CAMARILLO: 1-(-5)-(-5)-0 vs. Buffalo (10/26). FIELDS: 1-0-0-0 at N.Y. Jets (12/28).
*-Playoff Game
2008 GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING
2008 MIAMI DOLPHINS’ INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING STATISTICS
(ATTEMPTS-YARDS GAINED-LONGEST-TOUCHDOWNS)
DATE OPPONENT SCORE GINN CAMARILLO BESS FASANO BROWN MARTIN WILLIAMS COBBS
9/7 N.Y. JETS 14-20 2-17-14-0 3-37-17-0 1-8-8-0 8-84-17-1 3-28-13-0 4-53-24-1 4-15-15-0 1-9-9-0
9/14 at Arizona 10-31 1-9-9-0 4-49-18-0 2 13-7 0 0-0-0-0 2-19-13-0 3-32-18-0 1-1-1-0 1-5-5-0
9/21 at New England 38-13 5-49-18-0 4-60-33-0 1-4-4-0 3-66-24-1 1-9-9-0 1-21-21-0 2-21-12-0 0-0-0-0
10/5 SAN DIEGO 17-10 7-55-14-0 6-68-17t-1 3-25-24-0 3-47-20-0 1-8-8-0 1-25-25-0 1-0-0-0 0-0-0-0
10/12 at Houston 28-29 1-(-1)-(-1)-0 4-49-33-0 1-10-10-0 1-12-12-0 3-43-39-0 3-31-17-0 2-4-3-0 3-138-80t-2
10/19 BALTIMORE 13-27 4-48-19-0 6-74-23-0 2-12-7t-1 2-25-16-0 1-1-1-0 4-71-28-0 0-0-0-0 5-64-27-0
10/26 BUFFALO 25-16 7-175-64-0 5-35-10-0 2-13-7 0 2-17-15-1 1-5-5-0 2-20-14-0 2-43-47-0 0-0-0-0
11/2 at Denver 26-17 3-38-13-0 11-111-23-0 2-28-17 0 2-37-24-0 3-30-18-0 0-0-0-0 1-23-23-0 1-14-14-0
11/9 SEATTLE 21-19 4-67-39t-1 4-21-8-0 2-25-13 0 1-17-17-0 4 27-10-0 1-4-4-0 2-21-12-0 2-10-5-0
11/16 OAKLAND 17-15 4-51-23-0 2-34-21-0 3-50-27 0 0-0-0-0 1-11-11-0 1-6-6-0 2-6-11-0 3-16-9-0
11/23 NEW ENGLAND 28-48 5-88-46-0 6-75-20-1 5-87-36 0 0-0-0-0 1-10-10-0 4-60-29-0 2-19-13t-1 0-0-0-0
11/30 at St. Louis 16-12 4-55-19-0 Injured Reserve 6-84-37 0 1-7-7-0 0-0-0-0 1-22-22-0 0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0
12/7 at Buffalo 16-3 1-18-18-0 Injured Reserve 9-74-15 0 3-36-20t-1 2-18-15-0 2-20-18-0 2-2-3-0 0-0-0 0
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO 14-9 2-6-6-0 Injured Reserve 3-25-11 0 2-20-12-0 1-9-9-0 2-66-61t-1 1-11-11-0 0-0-0-0
12/21 at Kansas City 38-31 4-44-18-0 Injured Reserve 6-57-12 0 3-47-19-2 5-21-10-0 1-11-11t-1 6-50-14-0 1-5-5-0
12/28 at N.Y. Jets 24-17 2-71-41t-1 Injured Reserve 6-39-13 0 3-39-20t-1 4-15-5-0 1-8-8-0 1-3-3-0 2-14-9-0
1/4/09 Baltimore* 9-27 5-38-9-0 Injured Reserve 2-54-45-0 0-0-0-0 6-43-23-1 3-16-15-0 1-8-8-0 4-55-30-0
OTHERS: POLITE: 2-17-9-0 vs. Seattle (11/9), 1-6-6-0 at St. Louis (11/30), 2-3-4-0 at Buffalo (12/7), 1-(-2)-(-2)-0 at N.Y. Jets (12/28). HAGAN: 3-51-20-0 at Arizona
(9/14). LONDON: 1-6-6-0 vs. Buffalo (10/26), 1-14-14-0 at St. Louis (11/30), 1-10-10-0 at N.Y. Jets (12/28), 4-38-10-0 vs. Baltimore (1/4/09)*. WILFORD: 1-15-15-0
vs. New England (9/21), 2-10-8-0 at Buffalo (12/7). HAYNOS: 1-19-19t-1 vs. San Francisco (12/14), 1-3-3-0 at N.Y. Jets (12/28). HAYNOS: 1-19-19t-1 vs. San
Francisco(12/14), 1-3-3-0 at N.Y. Jets (12/28). CRAMER: 1-1-1-0 at Houston (10/12), 1-2-2t-1 vs. New England (11/23). SATELE: 1-(-3)-(-3)-0 at Houston (10/12).
*-Playoff Game
CHAD HENNE
DATE OPPONENT ATT COM YDS PCT TD INT LG SKD RATING
9/7 N.Y. JETS DID NOT PLAY
9/14 at Arizona 12 7 67 58.3 0 0 19 0/0 74.0
9/21 at New England 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0/0 0.0
10/5 SAN DIEGO DID NOT PLAY
10/12 at Houston DID NOT PLAY
10/19 BALTIMORE DID NOT PLAY
10/26 BUFFALO DID NOT PLAY
11/2 at Denver DID NOT PLAY
11/9 SEATTLE DID NOT PLAY
11/16 OAKLAND DID NOT PLAY
11/23 NEW ENGLAND 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0/0 0.0
11/30 at St. Louis DID NOT PLAY
12/7 at Buffalo DID NOT PLAY
12/14 SAN FRANCISCO DID NOT PLAY
12/21 at Kansas City DID NOT PLAY
12/28 at New York Jets DID NOT PLAY
1/4/09 BALTIMORE* DID NOT PLAY
* - Playoff Game
LEGEND
DNP = DID NOT PLAY NR = NOT ON ROSTER IN = INACTIVE IR = INJURED RESERVE PS = PRACTICE SQUAD
DEFENSE
GAME LE NT RE SLB ILB
NEW YORK JETS Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
at Arizona Langford Merling Holliday Moses Crowder
at New England Langford Ferguson Merling Roth Crowder
SAN DIEGO Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
at Houston Lehan-DB Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
BALTIMORE Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
BUFFALO Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
at Denver Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
SEATTLE Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
OAKLAND Allen, J-DB Starks Holliday Roth Crowder
NEW ENGLAND Starks Anderson Holliday Allen, J.-DB Crowder
at St. Louis Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
at Buffalo Langford Ferguson Starks-RT Holliday-RE Roth-SLB
SAN FRANCISCO Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
at Kansas City Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Torbor
at New York Jets Langford Ferguson Holliday-RT Starks-RE Roth-SLB
BALTIMORE* Langford Ferguson Holliday Roth Crowder
* Playoff Game
GAMES PLAYED-STARTED-DID NOT PLAY-INACTIVE: Alleman 15-4-1-0; Allen, J. 15-2-0-1; Allen, W. 16-
16-0-0; Anderson 16-1-0-0; Ayodele 16-13-0-0; Barton 1-0-0-4; Beck 0-0-0-16; Bell 16-16-0-0; Bess 16-6-0-
0, Brown 16-13-0-0; Bryan 7-0-0-0; Camarillo 11-11-0-0; Carey 16-16-0-0; Carpenter 16-0-0-0; Cobbs 16-2-
0-0; Condren 4-0-0-4; Cramer 9-2-0-4; Crocker 6-2-0-0; Crowder 15-13-0-1; Culver 15-0-0-0; Denney 16-0-
0-0; Dotson 2-0-0-14; Fasano 16-16-0-0; Ferguson 16-13-0-0; Fields 16-0-0-0 ; Frye 7-0-0-1; Garner 0-0-0-
16; Ginn 16-14-0-0; Goodman 16-16-0-0; Grigsby 1-0-0-0; Hagan 4-0-0-4; Hannon 0-0-1-3; Haynos 7-0-0-
6; Henne 3-0-13-0; Hill 16-15-0-0; Holliday 16-15-0-0; Johnson 4-0-0-1; Jones 16-1-0-0; Kershaw 1-0-0-1;
Langford 16-13-0-0; Lehan 5-2-0-1; London 14-1-0-2; Long 16-16-0-0; Martin 16-7-0-0; Mathis 7-0-0-0;
McChesney 1-0-0-0; Merling 16-2-0-0; Moses 12-1-1-3; Murphy 0-0-0-16; Ndukwe 16-15-0-0; Ninkovich 1-
0-0-0; Parmele 0-0-0-3; Pennington 16-16-0-0; Polite 11-5-0-0; Porter 16-16-0-0; Roth 16-14-0-0; Ryan 1-
0-0-0; Satele 16-16-0-0; Smiley 12-12-0-0; Smith, D. 6-4-0-4; Soliai 14-0-0-2; Starks 16-4-0-0; Thomas, D. 1-
1-0-0; Thomas, J. 6-0-0-4; Torbor 16-1-0-0; Walden 15-0-0-1; Wilford 7-0-0-9, Williams, R. 16-3-0-0; Wright
0-0-0-16.
INACTIVES: New York Jets: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Lehan, Murphy, Parmele, Wilford, Wright. at Arizona:
Beck, Dotson, Garner, London, Murphy, Parmele, Barton, Wright. at New England: Beck, Dotson, Garner,
London, Murphy, Parmele, Barton, Wright. San Diego: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Hagan, Murphy, Haynos,
Barton, Wright. at Houston: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Hagan, Murphy, Wilford, Barton, Wright. Baltimore:
Beck, Cramer, Garner, Hagan, Murphy, Wilford, Soliai, Wright. Buffalo: Beck, Cramer, Garner, Thomas J.,
Murphy, Wilford, Dotson, Wright. at Denver: Beck, Cramer Garner, Hagan Murphy, Wilford, Dotson, Wright.
Seattle: Beck, Frye, Garner, Haynos, Murphy, Wilford, Dotson, Wright. Oakland: Beck, Dotson, Garner,
Haynos, Murphy, Wilford, Thomas J., Wright. New England: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Haynos, Murphy, Wilford,
Thomas J., Wright. at St. Louis: Beck, Allen J., Garner, Haynos, Murphy, Johnson A., Soliai, Wright. at
Buffalo: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Haynos, Murphy, Hannon Thomas, J. Wright. San Francisco: Beck, Dotson,
Garner, Moses, Murphy, Hannon, Cramer, Wright. at Kansas City: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Moses, Murphy,
Hannon, Crowder, Wright. at New York Jets: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Moses, Murphy, Wilford, Kershaw,
Wright.
PLAYOFF INACTIVES: Baltimore: Beck, Dotson, Garner, Moses, Murphy, Wilford, Kershaw, Starks.
LEGEND
PL = PLAYED PS = PRACTICE SQUAD DNP= DID NOT PLAY IR = INJURED RESERVE SS=SUSPENDED
PP = PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM IN = INACTIVE NR = NOT ON ROSTER 3QB = THIRD QUARTERBACK
The Jets struck first, 6:18 into the game, when Brett Favre connected with Jerricho Cotchery for a 56-
yard TD pass. The Jets had an opportunity to go up by ten points on their next possession, but Mike Nugent’s
32-yard field goal attempt went wide right. The Dolphins equaled the count 2:19 into the second quarter
when Chad Pennington’s 5-yard TD pass on third-and-goal capped an 11-play, 78-yard drive. Including the
touchdown, Pennington completed five of six passes, totaling 61 yards. This included a 24-yard strike to
David Martin three plays prior to the score. The Jets re-gained the lead on the next series, with 6:52 to
remaining in the first half, on a 22-yard pass from Favre to Chansi Stuckey on fourth down, as Favre elud-
ed the Dolphins’ pass rush and threw it up for grabs into the end zone. The Jets were forced into going for
it on fourth down when Nugent injured his thigh on the missed field goal. The pass attempt for the two-point
conversion was off the mark. The Jets started the drive at their own 40 after the previous kickoff went out
of bounds. The Jets made it to the Dolphins’ 24 on the first series of the second half before Matt Roth
stripped Favre of the ball and Akin Ayodele recovered at the Dolphins’ 11. The Jets took a 13-point lead with
1:08 remaining in the third quarter on a 6-yard run by Thomas Jones, culminating a nine-play, 69-yard drive
in which the Jets converted on a pair of third downs, including a 15-yard completion from Favre to Stuckey
on third-and-5, two plays prior to the score, putting the Jets at the Dolphins’ 11. The Jets were also aided by
a 24-yard pass interference penalty on the Dolphins, putting them at the Dolphins’ 31. The Dolphins made
it to the Jets’ 2 with just more than nine minutes to play in the game, but consecutive passes on third and
fourth down fell incomplete. The Dolphins came back on their next possession and proceeded 53 yards in
eight plays, ending with an 11-yard TD pass from Pennington to David Martin. Pennington hit on six of seven
passes, totaling 60 yards on the drive. After the Dolphins’ defense forced the Jets into a three-and-out, the
Dolphins got the ball back at their own 39 with 1:43 remaining in the contest and one timeout. They moved
43 yards where they had a first-and-10 at the Jets’ 18 with 23 seconds to play before three straight pass
attempts were off the mark, including an interception by Darrelle Revis in the end zone on third down.
N.Y. JETS 7 6 7 0 – 20
MIAMI 0 7 0 7 – 14
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
NYJ Cotchery 56 pass from Favre (Nugent kick) 1/56/0:10 1 8:42 7 0
MIA Fasano 5 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 11/78/5:50 2 12:41 7 7
NYJ Stuckey 22 pass from Favre (pass failed) 11/60/5:49 2 6:52 13 7
NYJ Jones 6 run (Nugent kick) 9/69/5:51 3 1:08 20 7
MIA Martin 11 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 8/53/3:21 4 3:27 20 14
ATT. – 65,859
N.Y. JETS MIAMI
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 15/6-7-2 18/2-15-1
Third Down Efficiency 5-13/38.5 3-13/23.1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 293-56-5.2 277-64-4.3
Rushes-Yards-Average 31-112-3.6 17-49-2.9
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 181-3-13 228-4-23
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 22-15-0 43-26-1
Punts/Number-Average 6-45.3 7-39.7
Penalties/Number-Yards 7-40 4-59
Fumbles/Number-Lost 3-1 3-0
Time of Possession 31:01 28:59
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – N.Y. Jets: Jones 22-101, 1 TD; Washington 6-9; Favre 3-2.
Miami: Williams 10-24; Brown 6-23; Ginn 1-2.
PASSING – N.Y. Jets: Favre 22-15-0, 194 yards, 2 TDs.
Miami: Pennington 43-26-1, 251 yards, 2 TDs.
RECEIVING – N.Y. Jets: Cotchery 3-80, 1 TD; Jones 3-2; Stuckey 2-37, 1 TD; Baker 2-34; Franks 2-19;
Washington 2-17; Coles 1-5.
Miami: Fasano 8-84, 1 TD; Martin 4-53; Williams 4-15; Camarillo 3-37; Brown 3-28; Ginn 2-17; Cobbs
1-9; Bess 1-8.
INTERCEPTIONS – N.Y. Jets: Revis 1-0 yards.
Miami: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – N.Y. Jets: None.
Miami: Ayodele 1-0 yards.
MIAMI 0 0 3 7 – 10
ARIZONA 14 3 14 0 – 31
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
ARIZ Boldin 79 pass from Warner (Rackers kick) 1/69/0:29 1 12:20 0 7
ARIZ Boldin 3 pass from Warner (Rackers kick) 8/92/4:19 1 5:40 0 14
ARIZ Rackers 45 field goal 11/60/6:42 2 8:46 0 17
ARIZ Hightower 1 run (Rackers kick) 10/71/4:31 3 10:29 0 24
MIA Carpenter 32 field goal 11/58/5:03 3 5:26 3 24
ARIZ Boldin 8 pass from Warner (Rackers kick) 8/80/3:59 3 1:27 3 31
MIA Brown 1 run (Carpenter kick) 18/89/7:04 4 2:38 10 31
ATT. – 63,445
MIAMI ARIZONA
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 17/6-9-2 22/5-13-4
Third Down Efficiency 3-12/25.0 7-13/53.8
Total Yards-Plays-Average 236-58-4.1 445-59-7.5
Rushes-Yards-Average 24-72-3.0 31-81-2.6
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 164-2-15 364-2-12
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 32-17-0 26-20-0
Punts/Number-Average 5-38.8 2-38.5
Penalties/Number-Yards 6-42 8-45
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-0 1-0
Time of Possession 28:06 31:54
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Williams 11-28; Brown 11-25, 1 TD; Bess 1-13; Pennington 1-6.
Arizona: James 18-55; Hightower 10-24, TD; Breaston 1-4; Leinart 2-(-2).
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 20-10-0, 112 yards; Henne 12-7-0, 67 yards.
Arizona: Warner 24-19-0, 361 yards, 3 TDs; Leinart 2-1-0, 15 yards.
RECEIVING – Miami: Camarillo 4-49; Hagan 3-51; Martin 3-32; Brown 2-19; Bess 2-13; Ginn 1-9; Cobbs
1-5; Williams 1-1.
Arizona: Fitzgerald 6-153; Boldin 6-140, 3 TDs; Patrick 4-30; Hightower 1-20; Breaston 1-18; Pope 1-
15; James 1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: None.
Arizona: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: None.
Arizona: None.
SACKS – Miami: Langford 1; Starks 1.
Arizona: Berry 1; Robinson 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
Arizona: None.
MIAMI 7 14 7 10 – 28
NEW ENGLAND 0 6 7 0 – 31
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Brown 2 run (Carpenter kick) 8/74/3:44 1 2:29 7 0
NE Gostkowski 37 field goal 13/56/5:58 2 11:31 7 3
MIA Brown 15 run (Carpenter kick) 6/79/3:12 2 8:19 14 3
NE Gostkowski 44 field goal 8/40/3:25 2 4:54 14 6
MIA Brown 5 run (Carpenter kick) 9/77/3:55 2 0:59 21 6
MIA Fasano 19 pass from Brown (Carpenter kick) 10/79/6:25 3 5:46 28 6
NE Gaffney 5 pass from Cassel (Gostkowski kick) 7/23/2:26 3 3:20 28 13
MIA Brown 62 run (Carpenter kick) 6/85/3:31 4 14:49 35 13
MIA Carpenter 39 field goal 7/41/4:34 4 6:08 38 13
ATT. – 68,756
MIAMI NEW ENGLAND
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 23/11-12-0 14/5-7-2
Third Down Efficiency 4-9/44.4 4-15/26.7
Total Yards-Plays-Average 461-57-8.1 215-59-3.7
Rushes-Yards-Average 36-216-6.0 19-78-3.9
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 245-0-0 137-5-19
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 21-18-0 35-22-1
Punts/Number-Average 4-47.3 3-40.3
Penalties/Number-Yards 5-35 2-10
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-0 2-1
Time of Possession 32:33 27:27
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Brown 17-113, 4 TDs; Williams 16-98; Cobbs 3-5.
New England: Morris 9-27; Jordan 6-22; Welker 1-19; Faulk 1-6; Cassel 2-4.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 20-17-0, 226 yards; Brown 1-1-0, 19 yards, 1 TD; Henne 0-0-0.
New England: Cassel 31-19-1, 131 yards, 1 TD; O’Connell 4-3-0, 25 yards.
RECEIVING – Miami: Ginn 5-49; Camarillo 4-60; Fasano 3-66, 1 TD; Williams 2-21; Martin 1-21; Wilford 1-15;
Brown 1-9; Bess 1-4.
New England: Welker 6-55; Gaffney 6-51, 1 TD; Moss 4-25; Faulk 2-6; Aiken 1-9; Watson 1-6; Thomas
1-4; Morris 1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Starks 1-8 yards.
New England: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: Merling 1-0 yards.
New England – None.
SACKS – Miami: Porter 4; Merling 1.
New England: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
New England: None.
The Dolphins defeated San Diego for the seventh straight time in the regular season. The Chargers took
the ball on the opening series of the game and marched 61 yards in 14 plays, ending with a 34-yard field
goal by Nate Kaeding, as San Diego converted a pair of third downs en route to the score. The Dolphins
answered with a nine-play, 44-yard drive that ended with a 47-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter. The key
play was a 16-yard completion from Chad Pennington to Anthony Fasano on third-and-1, putting the
Dolphins at the Chargers’ 48. The Dolphins took their first lead of the game with 5:25 remaining in the open-
ing half on a 17-yard TD pass from Pennington to Greg Camarillo, culminating a nine-play, 65-yard drive.
The score occurred two plays after Ronnie Brown gained three yards on a fourth-and-1 from the Chargers’
22. The Dolphins scored their second touchdown in as many series when Brown took a direct snap from
center and scampered five yards for a score, 41 seconds prior to the half. The touchdown ended an 11-play,
79-yard drive in which Brown rushed for 23 yards on three carries. The key play was a 25-yard completion
from Pennington to David Martin, putting the Dolphins at the Chargers’ 20. The Chargers accounted for their
only touchdown of the day with 3:13 to play in the third quarter on a 17-yard TD pass from Philip Rivers to
Chris Chambers, two plays after Rivers and Vincent Jackson combined for a 42-yard hookup to the Dolphins’
15 on a third-and-10. Davone Bess fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Jacob Hester recovered at the Dolphins’
25. San Diego then traveled 24 yards before the Dolphins’ defense stopped LaDainian Tomlinson on fourth-
and-goal from the 1 on the first play of the fourth quarter. Although the Dolphins were not able to score in
the final period, they held the ball for 11:51 as they amassed 99 yards in the quarter, while they allowed just
two first downs on the Chargers’ two fourth-quarter possessions.
SAN DIEGO 3 0 7 0 – 10
MIAMI 3 14 0 0 – 17
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
SD Kaeding 34 field goal 14/61/7:18 1 7:42 3 0
MIA Carpenter 47 field goal 9/44/4:54 1 2:48 3 3
MIA Camarillo 17 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 9/65/5:13 2 5:25 3 10
MIA Brown 5 run (Carpenter kick) 11/79/3:40 2 0:41 3 17
SD Chambers 17 pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick) 7/68/2:52 3 3:13 10 17
ATT. – 65,063
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – San Diego: Tomlinson 12-35; Sproles 6-24; Chambers 1-1.
Miami: Brown 24-125, 1 TD; Williams 12-39; Pennington 3-3.
PASSING – San Diego: Rivers 28-13-0, 159 yards.
Miami: Pennington 29-22-0, 228 yards, 1 TD; Williams 0-0-0.
RECEIVING – San Diego: Tomlinson 5-22; Chambers 3-30; Jackson 2-56; Sproles 1-23; Davis 1-16; Gates 1-12.
Miami: Ginn 7-55; Camarillo 6-68, 1 TD; Fasano 3-47; Bess 3-25; Martin 1-25; Brown 1-8; Williams 1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS – San Diego: None.
Miami: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – San Diego: Hester 1-0 yards.
Miami: None.
SACKS – San Diego: Phillips 1; Applewhite 0.5; Harris 0.5.
Miami: Roth 1; Holliday 0.5; Porter 0.5.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – San Diego: None.
Miami: Carpenter 42(WL).
Houston won for the fourth straight time to open the all-time season series, with all four outcomes having
been decided by three points or less. The Dolphins struck first with 6:08 to play in the first quarter on a 53-
yard TD pass from Chad Pennington to Patrick Cobbs, two plays after Andre Goodman intercepted a Matt
Schaub pass at the Dolphins’ 45. On the touchdown, Ronnie Brown took the direct snap who then handed it
to Ricky Williams who in turn pitched it to Pennington before spotting a wide open Cobbs. The Texans
answered with a 10-play, 61-yard drive that used 5:06 of the clock and ended with a 27-yard field goal by Kris
Brown. Schaub and Owen Daniels hooked up twice for 42 yards en route to the score, including a 30-yarder
on the first play of the drive to put the Texans in Dolphins territory. The Dolphins opened up an 11-point advan-
tage 3:23 into the second quarter when Pennington hit Cobbs on a screen pass and Cobbs found an open-
ing and raced 80 yards for a touchdown. Andre Davis returned the ensuing kickoff 50 yards to the Dolphins’
42, leading to a 33-yard field goal by Brown six plays afterward. The Texans accounted for their first touch-
down of the game with 5:24 remaining in the first half on a 70-yard punt return by Jacoby Jones. The Texans
took their initial lead of the game 5:00 into the second half when Schaub and Andre Johnson combined for a
12-yard TD pass, two plays after the two connected for a 61-yard completion to the Dolphins’ 13. The Dolphins
answered with a six-play, 73-yard drive that ended with a 5-yard TD run by Ricky Williams. The key play on
the drive was a 33–yard completion from Pennington to Greg Camarillo, putting the Dolphins at the Texans’
40, as Pennington completed all four of his attempts on the drive, totaling 59 yards. The Texans had a chance
to regain their advantage with less than a minute to play in the third quarter, but following a 17-yard reception
by Johnson to the Dolphins’ 7, he fumbled the ball into the end zone, where Yeremiah Bell recovered. Houston
captured a two-point lead with 6:04 remaining in the contest on a 42-yard field goal by Brown, five plays after
Schaub hit Kevin Walter with a 30-yard pass to the Dolphins’ 40. The Dolphins responded with a five-play, 73-
yard drive that ended with a 6-yard TD run by Ronnie Brown. Five plays prior to the score, Eugene Wilson
intercepted a Pennington pass and returned it 19 yards to the Dolphins’ 27 before fumbling the ball, which
was recovered by Justin Smiley. Three plays after that, Pennington found Brown for a 39-yard completion to
the Texans’ 12. The Texans took over at their own 24 with 1:40 to play and all three timeouts. They proceeded
to travel the length of the field in 12 plays, ending with a 3-yard TD run by Schaub on fourth-and-2, with three
seconds remaining. That was the second fourth down converted by Houston on the drive. Johnson plucked
a Schaub pass out of the air for a 23-yard gain on fourth-and-10 from the Texans’ 26. Two plays after that,
Schaub and Walter combined for a 30-yard completion to the Dolphins’ 11.
MIAMI 7 7 7 7 – 28
HOUSTON 3 10 7 9 – 29
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Cobbs 53 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 2/55/0:51 1 6:08 7 0
HOU Brown 27 field goal 10/61/5:06 1 1:02 7 3
MIA Cobbs 80 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 2/80/0:21 2 11:37 14 3
HOU Brown 33 field goal 6/27/2:30 2 9:07 14 6
HOU Jones 70 punt return (Brown kick) 2 5:24 14 13
HOU A. Johnson 12 pass from Schaub (Brown kick) 5/78/3:01 3 10:00 14 20
MIA Williams 5 run (Carpenter kick) 6/73/3:42 3 6:18 21 20
HOU Brown 42 field goal 8/56/3:39 4 6:04 21 23
MIA Brown 6 run (Carpenter kick) 5/73/1:19 4 1:45 28 23
HOU Schaub 3 run (run failed) 12/76/1:42 4 0:03 28 29
ATT. – 70,023
MIAMI HOUSTON
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 14/7-7-0 23/8-13-2
Third Down Efficiency 2-10/20.0 6-15/40.0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 370-51-7.3 485-70-6.9
Rushes-Yards-Average 24-96-4.0 27-114-4.2
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 274-2-10 371-1-8
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 25-19-1 42-22-2
Punts/Number-Average 7-47.4 3-46.7
Penalties/Number-Yards 4-30 1-5
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-0 2-2
Time of Possession 27:43 32:17
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Brown 13-50, 1 TD; Williams 11-46, 1 TD.
Houston: Slaton 15-58; Green 8-41; Schaub 4-15, 1 TD.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 25-19-1, 284 yards, 2 TDs.
Houston: Schaub 42-22-2, 379 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Camarillo 4-49; Cobbs 3-138, 2 TDs; Brown 3-43; Martin 3-31; Williams 2-4; Fasano 1-12;
Bess 1-10; Cramer 1-1; Ginn 1-(-1); Satele 0-(-3).
Houston: A. Johnson 10-178, 1 TD; Walter 4-98; Daniels 4-70; Davis 2-28; Slaton 1-3; Green 1-2.
GAME 6
RAVENS 27, DOLPHINS 13 Dolphin Stadium
October 19, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Ravens won for the first time in five tries during the regular season in South Florida. The Dolphins
took the ball on the opening series of the game and marched 54 yards in 11 plays, ending with a 21-yard
field goal by Dan Carpenter. A 17-yard pass from Chad Pennington to Patrick Cobbs put the Dolphins in field
goal range at the Ravens’ 15. The Ravens responded with a 12-play, 42-yard drive that culminated with a
47-yard field goal by Matt Stover. A 6-yard run by Joe Flacco on fourth-and-2 from the Dolphins’ 34 kept the
drive alive. The game’s first touchdown came via defense when Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs picked off
a Pennington pass and raced 44 yards for a touchdown, 6:16 into the second quarter. The Dolphins
answered with an eight-play, 56-yard drive that ended with a 26-yard field goal by Carpenter, four plays after
Pennington picked up five yards on a third-and-2, followed by an unnecessary roughness penalty on the
Ravens, putting the Dolphins at the Ravens’ 11. Baltimore accounted for the first offensive touchdown of the
contest 30 seconds prior to the half when Flacco connected with Derrick Mason for an 11-yard TD. Including
the score, Flacco completed six of eight passes, totaling 68 yards on the drive. The Ravens took the ball on
the initial series of the second half and traveled 67 yards in 13 plays, ending with a 28-yard field goal by
Stover. Of Baltimore’s yardage total on the drive, 50 came via the ground, including 36 on four attempts by
Willis McGahee. The Dolphins came right back, 3:36 later, for their first touchdown of the afternoon on a 7-
yard strike from Pennington to Davone Bess on third-and-5, capping a six-play, 74-yard drive in which
Pennington completed all five of his pass attempts, totaling 77 yards. The Ravens regained their 14-point
advantage with 6:28 to play in the contest on a 5-yard run by McGahee, capping a nine-play, 68-yard drive.
The key play was a 23-yard completion from Flacco to Mason on third-and-10, putting the Ravens at the
Dolphins’ 22, three plays prior to the score. The Dolphins got as far as the Ravens’ 19 on the ensuing series,
but Pennington’s pass attempt on fourth down was off the mark. Baltimore got the ball back with 4:37 to play
and was able to run out all but the final 1:01 of the contest.
BALTIMORE 3 14 3 7 – 27
MIAMI 3 3 7 0 – 13
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Carpenter 21 field goal 11/54/6:37 1 8:23 0 3
BAL Stover 47 field goal 12/42/6:52 1 1:31 3 3
BAL Suggs 44 interception return (Stover kick) 2 8:44 10 3
MIA Carpenter 26 field goal 8/56/4:13 2 4:31 10 6
BAL Mason 11 pass from Flacco (Stover kick) 11/67/4:01 2 0:30 17 6
BAL Stover 28 field goal 13/67/6:28 3 8:32 20 6
MIA Bess 7 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 6/74/3:36 3 4:56 20 13
BAL McGahee 5 run (Stover kick) 9/68/4:37 4 6:28 27 13
ATT. – 64,972
BALTIMORE MIAMI
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 22/10-10-2 21-4/15-2
Third Down Efficiency 6-13/46.2 5-13/38.5
Total Yards-Plays-Average 357-61-5.9 359-58-6.2
Rushes-Yards-Average 36-139-3.9 22-71-3.2
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 218-2-14 288-1-7
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 23-17-0 35-24-1
Punts/Number-Average 3-59.0 3-54.3
Penalties/Number-Yards 7-67 6-28
Fumbles/Number-Lost 2-1 0-0
Time of Possession 31:43 28:17
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Baltimore: McGahee 19-105, 1 TD; McClain 6-17; Rice 7-13; Flacco 3-2; Neal 1-2.
Miami: Brown 13-27; Pennington 4-25; Williams 4-16; Cobbs 1-3.
PASSING – Baltimore: Flacco 23-17-0, 232 yards, 1 TD.
Miami: Pennington 35-24-1, 295 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Baltimore: Mason 6-87, 1 TD; Heap 3-29; McClain 3-10; McGahee 2-47; Rice 2-46; Clayton 1-13.
Miami: Camarillo 6-74; Cobbs 5-64; Martin 4-71; Ginn 4-48; Fasano 2-25; Bess 2-12, 1 TD; Brown 1-1.
GAME 7
DOLPHINS 25, BILLS 16 Dolphin Stadium
October 26, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Dolphins snapped the Bills’ four-game winning streak in this series. The Dolphins took the ball on the
opening series of the game and marched 80 yards in nine plays, ending with a 2-yard TD pass from Chad
Pennington to Anthony Fasano on third-and-1. On the first play of the drive, Pennington connected with Ted
Ginn for a 46-yard completion to the Bills’ 34. Buffalo bounced back with a nine play, 62-yard drive that saw
them make it to the Dolphins’ 1 before being stopped shy of the goal line on third down, and having to settle
for a Rian Lindell 19-yard field goal. Trent Edwards completed all three of his pass attempts, totaling 46 yards,
en route to the score. The Bills got to within one point of the lead 6:41 into the second quarter on a 43-yard
field goal by Lindell, nine plays after Keith Ellison recovered a Ricky Williams fumble at the Bills’ 29. The Bills
faced a third-and-12 from their own 45 before a pair of Dolphins penalties, totaling 20 yards, gave them a first
down at the Dolphins’ 30. The Dolphins had a chance to go back up by four points with 1:38 remaining in the
first half, but Langston Walker blocked a Dan Carpenter 46-yard field goal attempt. From there, the Bills
marched 35 yards in eight plays, ending with a 47-yard field goal by Lindell as time expired in the first half.
The Bills scored their first touchdown of the game on the opening possession of the second half when they
put together an eight-play, 70-yard drive that culminated with an 8-yard TD run by Marshawn Lynch. Lynch
accounted for more than half the yardage total on the drive with 24 rushing yards on three carries and one
reception for 12 yards. The Dolphins responded with a five-play, 55-yard drive that ended with a 43-yard field
goal by Carpenter. The key play came on the drive’s opening play with a 64-yard catch by Ginn, putting the
Dolphins at the Bills’ 16. The Dolphins regained their lead with 1:15 left in the third quarter on a 3-yard TD run
by Williams, capping an eight-play, 69-yard drive in which Pennington completed all four of his pass attempts,
totaling 50 yards. Three plays later, Will Allen intercepted an Edwards pass and returned it 30 yards to the
Bills’ 34, leading to a 45-yard field goal by Carpenter four plays afterward. The Bills were at the Dolphins’ 33
on the ensuing series before Joey Porter stripped the ball from Edwards and also recovered. The defense
came up big once again on the Bills’ next possession when Porter stripped the ball from Edwards in the end
zone and Charlie Anderson tackled Duke Preston for a safety. The Dolphins got the ball back after the free
kick and traveled 41 yards in eight plays, ending with a 35-yard field goal by Carpenter, with 3:53 to play in
the game. A 15-yard roughing the passer penalty put the Dolphins at the Bills’ 31. The Dolphins were not done
from a defensive standpoint, as they recorded two more turnovers, consisting of fumble recoveries by
Channing Crowder and Jason Allen, which came on punt coverage.
BUFFALO 3 6 7 0 – 16
MIAMI 7 0 10 8 – 25
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Fasano 2 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 9/80/5:34 1 9:26 0 7
BUF Lindell 19 field goal 9/62/5:05 1 4:21 3 7
BUF Lindell 43 field goal 9/46/4:13 2 8:19 6 7
BUF Lindell 47 field goal 8/35/1:38 2 0:00 9 7
BUF Lynch 8 run (Lindell kick) 8/70/4:43 3 10:17 16 7
MIA Carpenter 43 field goal 5/55/2:21 3 7:56 16 10
MIA Williams 3 run (Carpenter kick) 8/69/4:41 3 1:15 16 17
MIA Carpenter 45 field goal 4/7/1:29 4 13:17 16 20
MIA Safety, Anderson tackles Preston in end zone 4 7:40 16 22
MIA Carpenter 35 field goal 8/41/3:47 4 3:53 16 25
ATT. – 65,011
BUFFALO MIAMI
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 19/8-9-2 19/6-12-1
Third Down Efficiency 4-14/28.6 3-11/27.3
Total Yards-Plays-Average 339-64-5.3 358-58-6.2
Rushes-Yards-Average 27-119-4.4 27-52-1.9
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 220-2-7 306-1-8
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 35-21-1 30-22-0
Punts/Number-Average 3-47.3 4-39.5
Penalties/Number-Yards 7-64 7-51
Fumbles/Number-Lost 5-3 2-1
Time of Possession 28:48 31:12
GAME 8
DOLPHINS 26, BRONCOS 17 INVESCO Field at Mile High
November 2, 2008 Denver, CO
The Dolphins established a new team record for fewest rushing yards allowed by yielding just 14 as they
won back to back games over teams that had sole possession of first place in their respective divisions for
the first time in franchise history. Jason Allen intercepted a Jay Cutler pass on the game’s opening series,
putting the Dolphins at the Broncos’ 34. Four plays later, Dan Carpenter came on to convert a 45-yard field
goal. After starting at their own 12 on their next possession, the Dolphins marched 59 yards in 10 plays,
ending with a 47-yard field goal by Carpenter. The key play was a 30-yard run by Ronnie Brown on the sec-
ond play of the series, giving the Dolphins some breathing room at the Dolphins’ 43. The Dolphins took a
13-point advantage less than a minute later when Will Allen picked off a Cutler pass and raced 32 yards for
a touchdown. Eddie Royal took the ensuing kickoff and went 95 yards to the Dolphins’ 5, leading to a 2-yard
TD pass from Cutler to Royal three plays later. Carpenter accounted for his third field goal of the afternoon
with two seconds remaining in the first half, from 23 yards out, capping a 14-play, 88-yard drive. A 24-yard
completion from Chad Pennington to Anthony Fasano put the Dolphins at the Broncos’ 28. The Broncos
scored on their first series of the second half on a 50-yard field goal by Matt Prater, as he put the finishing
touches on a 12-play, 66-yard drive in which Denver converted a pair of third downs, including a third-and-
11 from their own 49, four plays prior to the field goal. The Broncos had a chance to cut their deficit to three
points with 2:58 to play in the third quarter, but Prater missed wide left on a 49-yard field goal attempt. The
Dolphins regained their nine-point advantage 3:02 into the fourth quarter on a 41-yard field goal by
Carpenter, six plays after Tyrone Culver intercepted a Cutler pass. The Broncos answered 48 seconds later
when Cutler connected with Peyton Hillis for a 1-yard TD pass, one play after the Dolphins were flagged for
pass interference in the end zone, moving the Broncos from the Dolphins’ 33. The Dolphins got the ball back
at their own 20 and methodically moved 80 yards down in the field in 15 plays, ending with a 2-yard TD run
by Ronnie Brown, with just 3:08 remaining in the game. The drive, which chewed up 8:02 of the clock, saw
Pennington complete 7 of 10 passes for 86 yards. The biggest one came on a 23-yard strike to Ricky
Williams on third-and-13 from the Broncos’ 25 on the play preceding the touchdown. In addition, Lousaka
Polite picked up a yard on fourth-and-1 from the Broncos’ 35.
MIAMI 13 3 0 10 – 26
DENVER 7 0 3 7 – 17
ATT. –75,499
MIAMI DENVER
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 21/4-16-1 14/0-13-1
Third Down Efficiency 4-14/28.6 6-16/37.5
Total Yards-Plays-Average 341-72-4.7 319-59-5.4
Rushes-Yards-Average 29-75-2.6 12-14-1.2
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 266-3-15 305-1-2
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 40-23-1 46-24-3
Punts/Number-Average 5-45.8 4-46.3
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Brown 20-59, 1 TD; Williams 6-16; Polite 1-1; Pennington 2-(-1).
Denver: Hall 1-7; Pittman 7-4; Cutler 1-2; Torain 3-1.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 40-23-1, 281 yards; Brown 0-0-0.
Denver: Cutler 46-24-3, 307 yards, 2 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Camarillo 11-111; Ginn 3-38; Brown 3-30; Fasano 2-37; Bess 2-28; Williams 1-23
Cobbs 1-14.
Denver: Hillis 7-116, 1 TD; Royal 7-69, 1 TD; Marshall 2-27; Pittman 2-21; Stokley 2-18; D. Jackson 1-
23; Graham 1-23; Hall 1-8; N. Jackson 1-2.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: W. Allen 1-32 yards, 1 TD; J. Allen 1-2 yards; Culver 1-1 yard;
Denver: Paymah 1-13 yards.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: None.
Denver: None.
SACKS – Miami: Porter 1.
Denver: Moss 2; Ekuban 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
Denver: Prater 49(WL).
GAME 9
DOLPHINS 21, SEAHAWKS 19 Dolphin Stadium
November 9, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Dolphins improved their record to 5-4, the first time they have found themselves above the .500
mark since the final week of the 2005 season. The Dolphins opened the scoring on their initial possession
of the game when Chad Pennington connected with Ted Ginn for a 39-yard touchdown pass of a flea-flick-
er, capping an 11-play, 90-yard drive. Including the touchdown, Pennington completed four of five passes,
totaling 59 yards, on the drive. The Dolphins scored for the second time in as many possessions on the first
snap of the second quarter when Ricky Williams took a direct snap from center and raced 51 yards up the
middle for a touchdown. It came one play after Pennington hooked up with Ronnie Brown for a 4-yard com-
pletion on third-and-3. The Seahawks’ first points of the day came courtesy of the defense when Jordan
Babineaux stepped in front of a Pennington pass and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown, 6:39 into the
second quarter. Seattle made it a four-point game on the opening series of the second half when Olindo
Mare made good on a 37-yard field goal, culminating a nine-play, 31-yard drive that started at midfield fol-
lowing a 50-yard kickoff return by Josh Wilson. Mare accounted for his second field goal in as many
Seahawks series when he hit on a 27-yarder, with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter, capping a nine-play,
48-yard drive that began at the Seahawks’ 44 after a 29-yard punt return by Justin Forsett. The Dolphins
opened an eight-point advantage with 5:38 remaining in the contest on a 16-yard run by Ronnie Brown, who
took a direct snap from center and bulled his way into the end zone. Four plays prior to the score, the
Dolphins converted a fourth-and-1 from the Seahawks’ 30. In addition, Pennington connected on five of
eight passes for 49 yards, with two of those completions having converted a third down. Seattle came right
back and marched 55 yards in six plays, ending with a 3-yard TD pass from Seneca Wallace to Koren
Robinson on third-and-goal. The drive began at the Seahawks’ 45 after a 30-yard kickoff return by Forsett.
Three plays prior to the touchdown, Julius Jones busted loose up the middle for a 33-yard run to the
Dolphins’ 5. The pass for the two-point conversion was broken up by Yeremiah Bell and the Dolphins held
on to their tenuous 2-point lead. The Seahawks got the ball back at their own 23 with 1:50 to play in the
game and moved as far as the Dolphins’ 49 before four consecutive incompletions by Wallace.
SEATTLE 0 7 6 6 – 19
MIAMI 7 7 0 7 – 21
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Seattle: J. Jones 16-88; Schmitt 3-19; Morris 1-11; Wallace 2-9; Duckett 1-(-1).
Miami: Williams 12-105, 1 TD; Brown 10-39, 1 TD; Camarillo 1-6; Polite 2-4; Pennington 2-1.
PASSING – Seattle: Wallace 38-21-0, 185 yards, 1 TD.
Miami: Pennington 36-22-1, 209 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Seattle: Engram 5-63; Carlson 5-54; Robinson 5-38, 1 TD; J. Jones 2-2; Colbert 1-11;
Schmitt 1-6; Morris 1-6; Weaver 1-5.
Miami: Ginn 4-67, 1 TD; Brown 4-27; Camarillo 4-21; Bess 2-25; Williams 2-21; Polite 2-17; Cobbs 2-
10; Fasano 1-17; Martin 1-4.
INTERCEPTIONS – Seattle: Babineaux 1-35 yards, 1 TD.
Miami: None
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Seattle: None.
Miami: None.
SACKS – Seattle: Hill 1; Mebane 1.
Miami: Holliday 1.5; Anderson 0.5; Porter 0.5; Starks 0.5.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Seattle: None.
Miami: None.
GAME 10
DOLPHINS 17, RAIDERS 15 Dolphin Stadium
November 16, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Dolphins won for the seventh time in the last eight tries in the regular season against Oakland. On
the Dolphins’ first series of the game, Ted Ginn took a handoff from Chad Pennington and went around left
end for a 40-yard TD run, capping a nine-play, 93-yard drive. The Dolphins appeared as though they were
poised for more points when they were at the Raiders’ 31 early in the second quarter before Gibril Wilson
recovered a Ronnie Brown fumble. The next score was not accounted for until there was 1:09 remaining in
the second quarter when Oakland kicker Sebastian Janikowski converted a 21-yard field goal, culminating
an eight-play, 77-yard drive. The Raiders were aided by a 41–yard pass interference penalty, putting them
at the Dolphins’ 32. The Raiders made it a two-point game 4:32 into the second half when Jay Richardson
sacked Pennington in the end zone. The sack occurred one play after a 58–yard punt by Shane Lechler
landed at the Dolphins’ 6. Oakland took the free kick and moved 35 yards before Janikowski’s 46-yard field
goal attempt bounded off the right upright. Following the miss, the Dolphins took over at their own 36 and
marched 64 yards in nine plays, ending with a 10-yard TD run by Patrick Cobbs with 1:57 to play in the third
quarter. Oakland crept to within six points of the lead on a 37-yard field goal by Janikowski with 8:02 remain-
ing in the game, ending a 10-play, 73-yard drive in which JaMarcus Russell threw for 50 yards. The Raiders
then took their first lead of the afternoon with 4:30 remaining in the contest on a Johnnie Lee Higgins 93-
yard punt return for a touchdown, the longest ever against the Dolphins. The Dolphins had one final oppor-
tunity when they got the ball back at their own 20 with 4:30 to play. They proceeded to march 61 yards in 10
plays, as Dan Carpenter put the finishing touches on the drive with a 38-yard field goal with 38 seconds
remaining. Pennington completed four of five passes, totaling 51 yards on the drive, with the most crucial
play being a 7-yard completion to Ted Ginn on fourth-and-5 from the Raiders’ 35.
OAKLAND 0 3 2 10 – 15
MIAMI 7 0 7 3 – 17
GAME 11
PATRIOTS 48, DOLPHINS 28 Dolphin Stadium
November 23, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Dolphins and Patriots split the season for the fourth time in the last five years. The Patriots took the
ball on the opening series of the game and moved 48 yards in eight plays, ending with a 30-yard field goal
by Stephen Gostkowski. Matt Cassel completed five of six passes, totaling 56 yards on the drive. The
Dolphins put their first points of the day on the board with 5:23 remaining in the first quarter on a 3-yard TD
pass from Chad Pennington to Greg Camarillo, four plays after Renaldo Hill intercepted a Cassel pass and
returned it 17 yards to the Patriots’ 42. The key play was a 29-yard completion from Pennington to David
Martin on the play immediately following the interception. The Patriots responded with a 12-play, 74-yard
drive that ended with an 8-yard TD run by Cassel on the first play of the second quarter. It was a 6-yard run
by Cassel on fourth-and-1 from the Dolphins’ 43 that gave the Patriots a first down, eight plays prior to the
score. The Patriots were at the Dolphins’ 28 on their ensuing series before Andre Goodman recovered a
fumble at the Dolphins’ 28. From there, the Dolphins marched 72 yards in seven plays, ending with a 7-yard
scoring run by Pennington, who hit on his final four attempts on the drive, totaling 51 yards. New England
re-gained their lead six plays later when Cassel connected with Randy Moss for a 25-yard TD pass, capping
a 63-yard drive. The Dolphins took the ball on the opening series of the second half and traveled 82 yards
in seven plays, ending with a 2-yard TD pass from Pennington to Casey Cramer on third-and-goal, the ini-
tial touchdown of Cramer’s NFL career. Pennington and Ted Ginn combined for a 46-yard completion to the
Patriots’ 36 on the first play of the series. The Patriots answered once again, this time with an 11-play, 78-
yard drive, culminating with an 8-yard TD pass from Cassel to Moss. Two plays prior to the score, Cassel
and Moss hooked up for a 15-yard completion on third-and-10 from the Dolphins’ 39. The Patriots opened
a double-digit lead on the final play of the third quarter on a 21-yard TD run by Kevin Faulk, two plays after
Cassel hit Wes Welker for a 64-yard catch-and-run. The Dolphins got back to within three points of the lead
1:49 later when Pennington hit Ricky Williams in stride for a 13-yard TD pass, capping a five-play, 69-yard
drive. The score occurred one play after a 36-yard catch-and-run by Davone Bess. That turned out to be
the last Dolphins score on the day, as New England garnered the final 17 points of the game, as they
accounted for scores on all five of their second-half possessions. This included the third touchdown con-
nection between Cassel and Moss, from 29 yards out, 6:08 into the fourth quarter to put the Patriots back
up by 10 points.
NEW ENGLAND 3 14 14 17 – 48
MIAMI 7 7 7 7 – 28
ATT. – 67,146
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – New England: Faulk 8-53, 1 TD; Morris 8-35; Green-Ellis 7-20, 1 TD; Cassel 2-14, 1 TD.
Miami: Brown 10-37; Williams 6-21; Pennington 1-7, 1 TD; Cobbs 1-1.
PASSING – New England: Cassel 43-30-1, 415 yards, 3 TDs.
Miami: Pennington 41-24-1, 341 yards, 3 TDs; Henne 0-0-0.
RECEIVING – New England: Moss 8-125, 3 TDs; Welker 8-120; Faulk 6-52; Gaffney 5-88; Morris 2-14;
Watson 1-16.
Miami: Camarillo 6-75, 1 TD; Ginn 5-88; Bess 5-87; Martin 4-60; Williams 2-19, 1 TD; Brown 1-10;
Cramer 1-2, 1 TD.
INTERCEPTIONS – New England: None.
Miami: Hill 1-17 yards.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – New England: None
Miami: Goodman 1-0 yards.
Pittsburgh: Aaron Smith 1-0 yards; Timmons 1-0 yards.
SACKS – New England: Seymour 1; Vrabel 1; Wilfork 1.
Miami: Bell 1; Porter 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – New England: None.
Miami: None.
GAME 12
DOLPHINS 16, RAMS 12 Edward Jones Dome
November 30, 2008 St. Louis, MO
The Dolphins won for the ninth time in 11 tries against the Rams. St. Louis took a 3-0 lead on the first
series of the game when a Josh Brown 23-yard field goal capped a nine-play, 72-yard drive in which Steven
Jackson rushed for 23 yards on four attempts and also caught one pass for 16 yards. The Rams also were
aided by two Dolphins penalties, totaling 31 yards. Brown accounted for his second field goal in as many
possessions with 1:45 remaining in the opening quarter when he connected from 51 yards out, culminating
an 11-play, 47-yard drive in which Jackson rushed for 19 yards on three carries. On third-and-5 from the
Dolphins’ 48, Marc Bulger hit Dane Looker for an 8-yard completion. The Dolphins took a 7-6 lead 4:01 into
the second quarter on a 3-yard run by Ronnie Brown, capping a 12-play, 91-yard drive in which Chad
Pennington completed four of six passes, totaling 65 yards. Brown’s third field goal of the game, a 33-yarder
with 1:55 left in the opening half, gave the Rams a two-point advantage. The score ended a 14-play, 51-yard
drive that used 6:22 of the clock and saw St. Louis convert a pair of third downs, including a 15-yard com-
pletion from Bulger to Torry Holt on third-and-10 from the Dolphins’ 35. The Dolphins responded with a 10-
play, 57-yard drive that ended with a Dan Carpenter 37-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. The
key play was a 21–yard completion from Pennington to Davone Bess on third-and-2 from the Dolphins’ 48.
The Dolphins gained a four-point edge with 6:10 remaining in the third quarter on a 47-yard field goal by
Carpenter, culminating an eight-play, 58-yard drive that included a 37-yard completion from Pennington to
Bess on the second play of the drive. St. Louis was driving again late in the third quarter when they were
at the Dolphins’ 41 before Akin Ayodele intercepted a Bulger pass. Two plays later, though, Quinton
Culberson recovered a David Martin fumble at the Rams’ 37, leading to a 38-yard field goal by Brown 10
plays later. The Dolphins recorded their second interception of the half when Renaldo Hill picked off a Bulger
pass at the Rams’ 40 with 10:04 to play in the game. That led to a six-play, 16-yard drive, culminating with
a 42-yard field goal by Carpenter, his 11th straight successful field goal as he set a Dolphins rookie record.
After the Dolphins forced the Rams into a three-and-out, St. Louis got one final crack when they got the ball
back at their own 25 with 1:50 remaining in the contest. They got as far as their own 47 before Andre
Goodman’s interception at the Dolphins’ 5 sealed the outcome.
MIAMI 0 10 3 3 – 16
ST. LOUIS 6 3 0 3 – 12
ATT. – 61,046
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Williams 12-54; Brown 15-48, 1 TD; Polite 3-20; Pennington 3-15; Cobbs 2-12.
St. Louis: Jackson 21-94; Pittman 6-25; Darby 2-8; Avery 1-2.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 23-13-0, 166 yards; Brown 1-1-0, 22 yards.
St. Louis: Bulger 35-16-3, 149 yards.
RECEIVING – Miami: Bess 6-84; Ginn 4-55; Martin 1-22; London 1-14; Fasano 1-7; Polite 1-6.
St. Louis: Looker 6-52; Holt 3-30; Fells 3-18; Burton 1-23; Jackson 1-16; Becht 1-5; Darby 1-5.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Ayodele 1-17 yards; Hill 1-1 yard; Goodman 1-(-5) yards.
St. Louis: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: None.
St. Louis: Culberson 1-10 yards.
SACKS – Miami: None.
St. Louis: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
St. Louis: None.
GAME 13
DOLPHINS 16, BILLS 3 Rogers Centre
December 7, 2008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
In the first-ever NFL regular season game staged in Canada, the Dolphins swept the season series from
the Bills for the first time since 2003. The Dolphins opened the scoring with 6:48 remaining in the first quar-
ter on 20-yard TD pass from Chad Pennington to Anthony Fasano. The score capped a seven-play, 54-yard
drive in which Lousaka Polite picked up one yard on third-and-1 on the play prior to the score. The Bills
responded with a nine-play, 40-yard drive that ended with a Rian Lindell 40-yard field goal. The key play was
a 17-yard scramble by JP Losman to the Dolphins’ 45 on the first play of the drive. The Dolphins regained
their seven-point advantage 2:47 into the second quarter on a 50-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter, culmi-
nating an eight-play, 38-yard drive. The key plays were consecutive completions of 18 yards by Pennington,
the first to David Martin on third-and-12 from the Dolphins’ 28, and the second to Ted Ginn, putting the
Dolphins at the Bills’ 36. The Dolphins took a double-digit lead 21 seconds prior to the half on a 35-yard field
goal by Carpenter, ending a 15-play, 51-yard drive that consumed 7:35 of the clock. A Polite 2-yard run on
fourth-and-1 from the Bills’ 34 was the drive’s critical play. The Bills had a first-and-goal from the 3-yard line
late in the third quarter before Will Allen picked off a Losman pass in the corner of the end zone intended
for Lee Evans. Carpenter came on to connect on his third field goal of the game with 8:10 remaining in the
contest as he hit on a 27-yarder to end a nine-play drive that used 5:10 of the clock. Pennington hit on all
five of his pass attempts, totaling 26 yards, en route to the score.
MIAMI 7 6 0 3 – 16
BUFFALO 3 0 0 0 – 3
ATT. – 52,134
MIAMI BUFFALO
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 18/8-10-0 13/4-8-1
Third Down Efficiency 4-13/30.8 1-10/10.0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 295-64-4.6 163-49-3.3
Rushes-Yards-Average 34-115-3.4 18-84-4.7
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 180-1-1 79-4-44
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 29-23-0 27-13-1
Punts/Number-Average 4-43.8 5-43.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 5-28 3-25
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Brown 16-70; Williams 11-40; Polite 3-7; Pennington 3-0; Ginn 1-(-2).
Buffalo: Losman 5-53; Lynch 13-31.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 29-23-0, 181 yards, 1 TD.
Buffalo: Losman 27-13-1, 123 yards.
RECEIVING – Miami: Bess 9-74; Fasano 3-36, 1 TD; Martin 2-20; Brown 2-18; Wilford 2-10; Polite 2-3;
Williams 2-2; Ginn 1-18.
Buffalo: Reed 5-58; Evans 3-23; Parrish 2-19; St. Johnson 1-14; Schouman 1-5; Lynch 1-4.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: W. Allen 1-0 yards.
Buffalo: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: Holliday 1-0 yards.
Buffalo: None.
SACKS – Miami: Porter 2; Anderson 1; Starks 0.5; Torbor 0.5.
Buffalo: Sp. Johnson 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: Carpenter 48(WR).
Buffalo: None.
GAME 14
DOLPHINS 14, 49ERS 9 Dolphin Stadium
December 14, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
The Dolphins won for the sixth time in seven games as they did not allow a touchdown in their third
straight game, just the second time in franchise history they have accomplished that feat. The Dolphins took
a 7-0 lead on their third offensive play of the game on a 61-yard completion from Chad Pennington to David
Martin, who grabbed the ball at the 49ers’ 30 before outracing a San Francisco defender into the end zone.
The 49ers responded with a 10-play, 60-yard drive that ended with a Joe Nedney 38-yard field goal, with
3:57 remaining in the first quarter. Shaun Hill completed all five of his pass attempts, totaling 52 yards en
route to the score. The Dolphins opened an 11-point advantage 6:33 into the second quarter on a 19-yard
strike from Pennington to Joey Haynos, four plays after Davone Bess returned a punt 27 yards to the 49ers’
34. The 49ers made it an eight-point game with 2:46 remaining in the third quarter on a 23-yard field goal
by Nedney, ending a 16-play, 82-yard drive that consumed 7:29 of the clock. San Francisco was aided by a
pair of Dolphins penalties, totaling 20 yards, on the drive. The 49ers got to within five points of the lead 5:39
into the fourth quarter on a 28-yard field goal by Nedney, capping a 13-play, 69-yard drive that used 6:44 of
the clock. A 20-yard completion from Hill to Isaac Bruce to the Dolphins’ 26 put the 49ers in field goal range.
The Dolphins had an opportunity to go back up by eight points, but Dan Carpenter’s 49-yard field goal
attempt with 2:36 to play bounded off the crossbar. San Francisco commenced their final drive at their own
39 with 2:36 to play. In six plays they advanced to the Dolphins’ 21 where they had a first down. That’s where
the drive stalled, however, as three consecutive incompletions was followed by a Joey Porter sack on San
Francisco’s final offensive play.
SAN FRANCISCO 3 0 3 3 – 9
MIAMI 7 7 0 0 – 14
ATT. – 65,893
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – San Francisco: Foster 18-76; S. Hill 3-17; Davis 1-11; Robinson 5-8.
Miami: Brown 10-67; Williams 7-23; Pennington 3-4; Polite 2-4.
PASSING – San Francisco: S. Hill 46-30-0, 233 yards; Bruce 1-0-0.
Miami: Pennington 19-12-0, 156 yards.
GAME 15
DOLPHINS 38, CHIEFS 31 Arrowhead Stadium
December 21, 2008 Kansas City, MO
The Dolphins won for the eighth time in their last nine games as they recorded their first victory in
Kansas City since 1981. The merciry at kickoff registered 10 degrees without a wind chill, making it the cold-
est game in Dolphins history. The Dolphins took a 7-0 lead on their first offensive play of the game on a 31-
yard TD run by Ted Ginn on an end-around. It came after Patrick Cobbs took the game’s opening kickoff back
60 yards. Andre Goodman picked off a Tyler Thigpen pass on Kansas City’s opening series of the game and
returned it 55 yards to the Chiefs’ 18, leading to a Dan Carpenter 34-yard field goal four plays later. The
Chiefs got onto the board on their ensuing possession as a 33-yard TD pass from Thigpen to Devard Darling
capped a three-play, 65-yard drive, and came one play after Larry Johnson broke loose for a 25-yard run.
Kansas City took its first lead of the game 55 seconds into the second quarter on an 8-yard TD pass from
Thigpen to Tony Gonzalez on fourth-and-1, one of two fourth down conversions for the Chiefs on the 17-
play, 80-yard drive that utilized 7:47 of the clock. The Dolphins regained their advantage on the series that
followed on an 11-yard TD pass from Chad Pennington to David Martin, ending a five-play, 72-yard drive.
On the play prior to the score, Ricky Williams broke loose for a 13-yard run, followed by a 12-yard personal
foul penalty on the Chiefs. Two snaps from scrimmage following the touchdown, Larry Johnson punched it
from two yards out, one play after Thigpen and Jamaal Charles combined for a 75-yard completion. The
Dolphins responded with a seven-play, 66-yard drive that culminated with a 14-yard TD pass from
Pennington to Anthony Fasano. Pennington completed all six pass attempts on the drive, totaling 63 yards.
Joey Thomas recovered a fumble at the Chiefs’ 32 on the ensuing kickoff. The Dolphins could not capitalize,
however, when a pass attempt on fourth-and-inches from the 5-yard line was off the mark. Kansas City took
over and marched 95 yards in eight plays, ending with an 8-yard TD run by Thigpen, 50 seconds prior to the
half. Kansas City amassed 59 yards combined on the two plays prior to the score, including a 32-yard
hookup from Thigpen to Darling and a 27-yard scramble by Thigpen. The Chiefs took the ball on the open-
ing series of the second half and moved 69 yards in nine plays, ending with a 27-yard field goal by Connor
Barth, as Thigpen completed all four of his attempts, totaling 29 yards. The Dolphins answered to tie the
game at 31 with 6:46 to play in the third quarter on a five-play, 60-yard drive that ended with a 4-yard scor-
ing run by Williams, one play after Cobbs broke loose for a 44-yard run. The score remained that way until
there was 4:08 remaining in the contest when Pennington and Fasano hooked up for a 14-yard TD, as
Pennington was 7-7 for 65 yards. The Chiefs had two more possessions to try and tie the game, but one
ended on downs and another was halted by an interception.
MIAMI 10 14 7 7 – 38
KANSAS CITY 7 21 3 0 – 31
ATT. – 73,689
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Cobbs 2-44; Williams 12-34, 1 TD; Brown 8-32; Ginn 1-31, 1 TD; Polite 5-29;
Pennington 2-(-2).
Kansas City: Johnson 12-108, 1 TD; Thigpen 6-57, 1 TD; Charles 3-15.
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 34-26-1, 235 yards, 3 TDs.
Kansas City: Thigpen 41-20-3, 320 yards, 2 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Bess 6-57; Williams 6-50; Brown 5-21; Ginn 4-44; Fasano 3-47, 2 TDs; Martin 1-11,
1 TD; Cobbs 1-5.
Kansas City: Gonzalez 7-64, 1 TD; Bradley 4-57; Charles 3-102; Darling 3-69, 1 TD; Bowe 3-28.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Goodman 1-55 yards; Hill 1-16 yards; Jones 1-0 yards.
Kansas City: Page 1-0 yards.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: Thomas 1-0 yards.
Kansas City: D. Williams 1-0 yards.
SACKS – Miami: Jones 1; Roth 1; Starks 1.
Kansas City: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
Kansas City: None.
GAME 16
DOLPHINS 24, JETS 17 Meadowlands
December 28, 2008 East Rutherford, NJ
The Dolphins clinched the 13th AFC East title in team history and their first since 2000.The first points
of the game were not produced until there was 6:47 remaining in the second quarter when Brett Favre found
Laveranues Coles for a 13-yard TD pass, eight plays after Bryan Thomas stripped the ball from Chad
Pennington on a sack and Jason Trusnik recovered at the Jets’ 49. Five plays prior to the score Favre con-
nected with Jerricho Cotchery for a 26-yard completion on third-and-13, putting the Jets at the Dolphins’ 28.
The snap on the PAT was mishandled. The Dolphins took a one-point lead with 2:18 to play in the opening
half on a 27-yard TD pass from Pennington to Ted Ginn, capping a six-play, 60-yard drive. Three plays prior
to the score, Pennington connected with Anthony Fasano for an 8-yard completion on third-and-5 from the
Dolphins’ 45. On the play following the touchdown, Phillip Merling plucked a Favre pass out of the air and
raced 25 yards for a touchdown. The Jets got the ball back and marched 67 yards in 10 plays ending with
a 28-yard field goal by Jay Feely as time expired in the first half. The Jets regained the lead on a 10-yard TD
run by Leon Washington, 4:27 into the second half, five plays after the Jets commenced their scoring drive
at the Dolphins’ 28 following an errant snap on a punt. Favre connected with Cotchery on the two-point con-
version attempt. The Dolphins responded with a six-play, 80-yard drive that ended with 20-yard TD pass from
Pennington to Fasano. Pennington completed all five of his pass attempts, totaling 79 yards, en route to the
score. The Dolphins opened a seven-point advantage 5:40 into the fourth quarter on a 48-yard field goal by
Dan Carpenter, six plays after Charlie Anderson blocked a Reggie Hodges punt, giving the Dolphins field
position at the Jets’ 49. Andre Goodman came up with his second interception of the game when he snared
a Favre pass and returned it three yards to the Dolphins’ 28, with 4:53 to play in the game. The Dolphins
then were able to run out all but the final 17 seconds of the contest, with the key play being a 2-yard run by
Pennington on fourth-and-1 from the Jets’ 40.
MIAMI 0 14 7 3 – 24
N.Y. JETS 0 9 8 0 – 17
ATT. – 79,454
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Brown 11-57; Williams 10-50; Polite 6-17; Pennington 1-2; Fields 1-0.
N.Y. Jets: Washington 10-60; Jones 10-23; B. Smith 1-(-3).
PASSING – Miami: Pennington 30-22-0, 200 yards, 2 TDs; Brown 1-0-0.
N.Y. Jets: Favre 40-20-3, 233 yards, 1 TD; B. Smith 1-1-0, 18 yards.
RECEIVING – Miami: Bess 6-39; Brown 4-15; Fasano 3-39, 1 TD; Ginn 2-71, 1 TD; Cobbs 2-14; London 1-
10; Martin 1-8; Williams 1-3; Haynos 1-3; Polite 1-(-2).
N.Y. Jets: Washington 6-29; Coles 4-88, 1 TD; Stuckey 4-50; Cotchery 2-41; Keller 2-24; Baker 2-13;
Jones 1-1; Carroll 0-11; Favre 0-2; Revis 0-(-1); B. Smith 0-(-7).
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Goodman 2-3 yards; Merling 1-25 yards, 1 TD.
N.Y. Jets: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Miami: Jones 1-0 yards.
N.Y. Jets: Trusnik 1-0 yards.
SACKS – Miami: None.
N.Y. Jets: Thomas 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
N.Y. Jets: None.
DOLPHINS NAME
Mariners, Marauders, Mustangs, Missiles, Moons, Sharks, Suns.
None of those other names suggested to the American Football
League expansion franchise in 1965 could raise a fin to the runaway
winner.
“Dolphins” was submitted by 622 entrants in a contest which
attracted 19,843 entries and more than a thousand different
names. The dozen finalists were delivered to a seven-member
screening committee of local media.
The bottlenose dolphin, an intelligent creature with an irresistible
built-in grin, has inspired wonder for centuries. Plutarch observed
1,900 years ago that the dolphin “is the only creature who loves man
for his own sake.” Every trainer will have a tale of the dolphin’s clev- Mrs. Robert Swanson (left), with
Dolphins owner Joe Robbie.
erness and ingenuity, and scientists are fascinated by a dolphin’s
natural equipment which far surpasses the range of Navy sonar equipment.
“The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea,” Joe Robbie said
in announcing the team name on October 8, 1965. “Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or
a whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them.”
Mrs. Robert Swanson of West Miami won two lifetime passes to Dolphins games with her
nickname entry. The tiebreaker was picking the winner and score of the 1965 game between
the University of Miami and Notre Dame. It ended in a scoreless tie.
MIAMI IN PRESEASON
LAST
OPPONENT .............. W L T PCT. PTS. OPP. MTG.
Arizona ........................ 1 0 0 1.000 28 7 1978
Atlanta ........................ 4 5 0 .444 169 194 2005
Buffalo ........................ 3 0 1 .875 99 72 1987
Carolina ...................... 0 1 0 .000 10 19 2006
Chicago ...................... 4 8 1 .346 206 203 2005
Cincinnati .................... 4 3 0 .571 120 117 1975
Cleveland .................... 0 1 0 .000 10 17 1986
Dallas ........................ 1 3 0 .250 84 87 1992
Denver ........................ 6 5 0 .545 240 222 1997
Detroit .......................... 6 1 0 .857 180 134 1999
Green Bay .................. 4 5 0 .444 139 141 2001
Houston ...................... 1 0 0 1.000 24 3 2002
Indianapolis ................ 2 2 0 .500 67 61 1984
Jacksonville ................ 3 4 0 .429 140 145 2008
Kansas City ................ 3 1 1 .700 84 67 2008
Minnesota .................... 8 12 0 .400 317 391 2001
New England .............. 1 1 0 .500 30 19 1969
New Orleans .............. 12 7 0 .632 340 284 2008
N.Y. Giants .................. 6 0 0 1.000 141 86 1994
N.Y. Jets ...................... 0 1 0 .000 14 31 1966
Oakland ...................... 3 0 0 1.000 71 57 1991
Philadelphia ................ 5 4 0 .556 153 128 1990
Pittsburgh .................. 2 2 0 .500 53 54 2005
St. Louis ...................... 2 2 0 .500 69 71 2006
San Diego.................... 1 3 0 .250 62 91 2001
TEAM STATISTICS
DOLPHINS OPPONENTS
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS................................................. 58 59
Rushing...................................................................... 24 21
Passing ...................................................................... 30 35
Penalty ....................................................................... 4 3
3rd Down: Made/Att. .................................................. 20/55 27/64
3rd Down Pct. ............................................................ 36.4 42.2
4th Down: Made/Att. .................................................. 1/1 4/6
4th Down Pct. ............................................................ 100.0 66.7
POSSESSION AVG...................................................... 30:39 29:21
TOTAL NET YARDS ..................................................... 1050 878
Avg. Per Game .......................................................... 262.5 219.5
Total Plays ................................................................ 233 250
Avg. Per Play ............................................................ 4.5 3.5
NET YARDS RUSHING ............................................... 453 320
Avg. Per Game .......................................................... 113.3 80.0
Total Rushes ............................................................. 119 101
NET YARDS PASSING ................................................. 597 558
Avg. Per Game........................................................... 149.3 139.5
Sacked/Yards Lost ..................................................... 7/27 14/102
Gross Yards................................................................ 624 660
Att./Completions ........................................................ 107/70 135/75
Completion Pct. ......................................................... 65.4 55.6
Had Intercepted ......................................................... 2 4
PUNTS/AVERAGE........................................................ 21/44.1 22/45.9
NET PUNTING AVG. ................................................... 21/36.5 22/38.7
PENALTIES/YARDS ..................................................... 29/215 13/80
FUMBLES/BALL LOST ................................................ 10/3 3/3
TOUCHDOWNS ........................................................... 6 5
Rushing...................................................................... 3 2
Passing ...................................................................... 2 3
Returns ...................................................................... 1 0
RUSHING
NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Parmele........................ 21 123 5.9 80 1
Williams........................ 29 123 4.2 21 1
PASSING
.......................... SACK/
.......................... ATT. COMP. YDS. PCT. TD INT. LG LOST RATING
Henne ................ 63 40 351 63.5 1 2 26 4/21 70.3
Pennington ........ 25 18 176 72.0 1 0 22 0/0 104.8
Beck .................. 11 7 62 63.6 0 0 14 1/3 78.6
McCown ............ 8 5 35 62.5 0 0 11 2/3 72.4
DOLPHINS .... 107 70 624 65.4 2 2 26 7/27 79.3
OPPONENTS 135 75 660 55.6 3 4 53 14/102 63.8
RECEIVING
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Ginn .......................... 8 97 12.1 22 0
Bess.......................... 8 63 7.9 20 0
Armstrong ................ 6 61 10.2 21 0
Camarillo .................. 6 58 9.7 20 0
Wilford ...................... 5 47 9.4 26 0
Hagan ...................... 4 40 10.0 16 0
Peelle ........................ 4 39 9.8 16 0
Fasano ...................... 4 36 9.0 17t 1
Grigsby .................... 4 36 9.0 14 0
Kircus........................ 3 39 13.0 20 0
Hilliard ...................... 3 24 8.0 11 0
R. Brown .................. 3 13 4.3 8 0
Ryan ........................ 3 11 3.7 8t 1
Parmele .................... 2 23 11.5 12 0
Martin........................ 2 11 5.5 10 0
Williams .................... 2 8 4.0 5 0
Mauia ........................ 1 9 9.0 9 0
Cobbs ...................... 1 6 6.0 6 0
Mulligan .................... 1 3 3.0 3 0
DOLPHINS............ 70 624 8.9 26 2
OPPONENTS........ 75 660 8.8 53 3
INTERCEPTIONS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Hill ............................ 1 28 28.0 28 0
Lehan........................ 1 28 28.0 28 0
J. Thomas ................ 1 24 24.0 24 0
J. Allen .................... 1 21 21.0 21 0
DOLPHINS............ 4 101 25.3 28 0
OPPONENTS........ 2 16 8.0 16 0
PUNTING
NO. YDS. AVG. NET TB IN 20 LG BLK
Fields ........................ 21 927 44.1 36.5 2 9 57 0
DOLPHINS............ 21 927 44.1 36.5 2 9 57 0
OPPONENTS........ 22 1010 45.9 38.7 2 4 64 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Cobbs ...................... 4 106 26.5 39 0
Bess.......................... 2 33 16.5 18 0
Armstrong ................ 1 38 38.0 38 0
Foster........................ 1 25 25.0 25 0
DOLPHINS ............ 8 202 25.3 39 0
OPPONENTS ...... 15 336 22.4 40 0
FIELD GOALS
1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTALS
Carpenter.................. 1/1 0/0 2/2 4/5 0/0 7/8
DOLPHINS............ 1/1 0/0 2/2 4/5 0/0 7/8
OPPONENTS........ 0/0 0/0 1/2 1/3 0/2 2/7
SCORING
.................................. TDR TDP TDRt PAT FG S 2-PT TP
Carpenter.................. 0 0 0 6/6 7/8 0 0 27
R. Brown .................. 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Fasano ...................... 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Ginn .......................... 0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Parmele .................... 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Ryan ........................ 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Williams .................... 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
DOLPHINS............ 3 2 1 6/6 7/8 0 0 63
OPPONENTS........ 2 3 0 5/ 5 2/ 7 0 0 41
TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS
DOLPHINS 0-0, OPPONENTS 0-0
SACKS
Ninkovich 2, Starks 2, Anderson 1, Crowder 1, Dotson 1, Ferguson 1, Glymph 1, Holliday 1, Merling 1,
Porter 1, Roth 1, Wright 1.
DOLPHINS 14.0, OPPONENTS 7.0
TAMPA BAY 0 7 0 10 – 17
MIAMI 0 3 3 0 – 6
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Carpenter 41 field goal 9/51/4:17 2 6:46 0 3
TB Clark 3 pass from Griese (Bryant kick) 19/78/6:46 2 0:00 7 3
MIA Carpenter 49 field goal 9/27/4:10 3 2:28 7 6
TB Bennett 1 run (Bryant kick) 13/76/7:13 4 10:15 14 6
TB Bryant 32 field goal 7/29/4:14 4 2:57 17 6
ATT. – 64,087
Miami defeated the Jaguars for the second straight time in preseason play. The Dolphins took a 7-0 lead
on their second series of the game when Ricky Williams capped an eight-play, 57-yard drive with a 4-yard scor-
ing run, with 6:39 remaining in the opening quarter. The key play was a 22-yard completion from Chad
Pennington to Ted Ginn, putting the Dolphins at the Jaguars’ 24, four plays prior to the touchdown. The Jaguars
answered with a six–play, 34-yard drive that ended when Josh Scobee missed wide right on a 51-yard field
goal attempt. The Dolphins took over at their own 41 and marched 46 yards in 10 plays, ending with a 31-yard
field goal by Dan Carpenter. The key play was a 17-yard completion from Pennington to Ginn on third-and-10
from the Jaguars’ 47. Jacksonville had a second-and-goal from the 2-yard line with less than four minutes to
play in the first half, but Paul Soliai stripped the ball from Maurice Jones-Drew before he crossed the goal line,
and the ball went out of the back of the end zone for a touchback. Following the turnover, the Dolphins regained
possession at their own 20 and proceeded to move 52 yards in 12 plays, culminating with a 46-yard field goal
by Carpenter as time expired in the first half. A 2-yard run by Patrick Cobbs on third-and-1 from the Dolphins’
40, and a 12-yard completion from Chad Henne to Ginn two plays after that put the Dolphins in Jaguars terri-
tory. Carpenter tacked on his third field goal of the night, a 44-yarder with 3:07 remaining in the third quarter,
capping an eight-play drive that commenced at the Jaguars’ 49 after the Dolphins’ defense held Jacksonville
deep in its own territory. Carpenter’s fourth field goal, from 37 yards out, occurred 7:29 into the final period and
followed a 16-play, 77-yard drive that used 7:29 of the clock. On the march, Henne completed six of nine pass-
es, totaling 63 yards. Jacksonville secured its first points of the game with 6:15 remaining in the contest on a
3-yard run by Chris Brown. The key play on the three-play drive was a 53–yard completion from Todd Bouman
to Ryan Hoag on the play prior to the score. Jacksonville notched one more touchdown before the night was
through, on a 12-yard TD pass from Bouman to Chris Davis with 18 seconds to play in the contest. Two plays
before the score, Bouman hit D’Juan Woods for an 8-yard completion on third-and-6 from the Dolphins’ 20.
MIAMI 7 6 3 3 – 19
JACKSONVILLE 0 0 0 14 – 14
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Williams 4 run (Carpenter kick) 8/57/3:53 1 6:39 7 0
MIA Carpenter 31 field goal 10/46/6:17 2 13:02 10 0
MIA Carpenter 46 field goal 12/52/3:36 2 0:00 13 0
MIA Carpenter 44 field goal 8/23/3:40 3 3:07 16 0
MIA Carpenter 37 field goal 16/77/7:29 4 7:31 19 0
JAX Brown 3 run (Scobee kick) 3/71/1:16 4 6:15 19 7
JAX C. Davis 12 pass from Bouman (Scobee kick) 11/73/1:33 4 0:18 19 14
ATT. – 63,927
MIAMI JACKSONVILLE
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 20/9-10-1 17/2-12-3
Third Down Efficiency 7-15/46.7 6-13/46.2
Total Yards-Plays-Average 311-68-4.6 295-57-5.2
Rushes-Yards-Average 36-123-3.4 17-42-2.5
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 188-0-0 253-1-5
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 32-22-0 39-21-1
Punts/Number-Average 4-37.3 3-37.7
Penalties/Number-Yards 7-75 2-9
Fumbles/Number-Lost 0-0 1-1
Time of Possession 37:02 22:58
PRESEASON GAME 3
DOLPHINS 24, CHIEFS 0 Dolphin Stadium
August 23, 2008 Miami Gardens, FL
Miami mustered the third shutout victory in their preseason history and first since 1980. It also was their
largest margin of victory in a preseason game since 1987. The Dolphins took the ball on the opening series
of the game and moved 65 yards in 15 plays, ending with a 19-yard field goal by Dan Carpenter. Chad
Pennington completed all five of his pass attempts, totaling 25 yards, and also rushed once for 13 yards en
route to the score. The Dolphins opened a 10-point advantage 3:34 into the second quarter when Ted Ginn
fielded a punt at his own 41 and raced down the left sideline into the Chiefs end zone. The Dolphins added
to their lead almost two minutes later when Pennington connected with Anthony Fasano for a 17-yard touch-
down, three plays after Channing Crowder stripped the ball from Brodie Croyle and Matt Roth recovered at
the Chiefs’ 22. The Chiefs had a first-and-goal from the 3-yard line on the opening series of the second half
but were denied by the Dolphins’ defense on four consecutive plays, including fourth down from the 1. The
Dolphins took a commanding 24-point lead with 7:40 remaining in the contest when Jalen Parmele punched
it in from two yards, capping a four-play, 88-yard drive in which the first play from scrimmage was an 80-yard
run by Parmele to the Chiefs’ 12. The Chiefs had an opportunity to notch their first points of the game with
2:05 to play, but Nick Novak’s 48-yard field goal attempt missed wide right. A Jason Allen interception of a
Tyler Thigpen pass with the Chiefs at the Dolphins’ 42 with 1:35 remaining preserved the shutout.
KANSAS CITY 0 0 0 0 – 0
MIAMI 3 14 0 7 – 24
DRIVE CLOCK SCORE
TEAM SCORE (Plays/Yards/Time) QTR TIME VIS. HOME
MIA Carpenter 19 field goal 15/65/10:03 1 4:57 0 3
MIA Ginn 59 punt return (Carpenter kick) 2 11:26 0 10
MIA Fasano 17 pass from Pennington (Carpenter kick) 3/22/0:54 2 9:36 0 17
MIA Parmele 2 run (Carpenter kick) 4/88/2:09 4 7:40 0 24
ATT. – 65,660
KANSAS CITY MIAMI
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Penalty 11/4-7-0 11/6-4-1
Third Down Efficiency 7-17/41.2 3-13/23.1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 189-63-3.0 272-53-5.1
Rushes-Yards-Average 25-90-3.6 31-164-5.3
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 99-5-32 108-0-0
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 33-16-3 22-13-1
Punts/Number-Average 7-48.1 5-48.6
Penalties/Number-Yards 6-46 9-45
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-1 3-2
Time of Possession 33:25 26:35
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Kansas City: L. Johnson 13-36; Savage 4-29; Battle 3-11; K. Smith 4-10; Thigpen 1-4.
Miami: Parmele 7-88, 1 TD; Williams 12-47; Hilliard 6-20; Pennington 1-13; Cobbs 1-1; Beck 4-(-5).
PASSING – Kansas City: Croyle 21-12-1, 110 yards; Huard 7-3-1, 26 yards; Thigpen 5-1-1, -5 yards.
Miami: Pennington 15-11-0, 94 yards, 1 TD; Henne 7-2-1, 14 yards; Beck 0-0-0
RECEIVING – Kansas City: K. Smith 4-38; Gonzalez 3-14; Webb 2-25; Bowe 2-20; Savage 2-(-4); Price 1-
27; Manderino 1-9; L. Johnson 1-2.
Miami: Fasano 3-30, 1 TD; Ginn 3-29; Bess 2-14; Martin 2-11; Williams 2-8; Hagan 1-16.
INTERCEPTIONS – Kansas City: Carr 1-0 yards.
Miami: Hill 1-28 yards; Lehan 1-28 yards; J. Allen 1-21 yards.
PRESEASON GAME 4
DOLPHINS 14, SAINTS 10 Louisiana Superdome
August 28, 2008 New Orleans, LA
The Dolphins won three preseason games in a row for the first time since 2000 and also posted their first
winning mark in preseason since 2000 as well. The Dolphins had an opportunity to put the game’s first points
on the board with 6:28 left in the first quarter, but Dan Carpenter’s 49-yard field goal missed wide right. The
Saints took over and marched 39 yards in nine plays, ending with a 40-yard field goal by Martin Gramatica.
New Orleans took a 10-point lead 1:37 into the second quarter on a 2-yard TD pass from Mark Brunell to
Lance Moore on fourth-and-goal. The Saints began the seven-play drive at the Dolphins’ 19 after Sedrick Ellis
stripped Chad Henne of the ball and Brian Young recovered. The Dolphins cut their deficit to three points with
4:09 remaining in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by Ronnie Brown, capping a 10-play, 75-yard drive in
which Henne hit on five of six passes, totaling 66 yards. Ernest Wilford caught two passes for 35 yards, includ-
ing a 26-yard grab to the put the Dolphins at the Saints’ 24 and a 9-yard reception to the Saints’ 1 on the play
prior to the score. After the Dolphins’ defense forced the Saints into a three-and-out, the offense took over at
their own 39 with 2:25 remaining in the first half following a 22-yard punt return by Davone Bess. Henne then
guided an eight-play, 61-yard drive that ended with an 8-yard TD pass to Sean Ryan eight plays later, with 44
seconds left in the opening half. Including the touchdown, Henne connected on all six of his pass attempts,
totaling 42 yards. Taylor Mehlhaff could have closed the gap to one point with 4:04 to play in the third quar-
ter, but his 40-yard field goal attempt missed wide left. The Saints could not cross the midfield stripe on any
of their three fourth-quarter possessions.
MIAMI 0 14 0 0 – 14
NEW ORLEANS 3 7 0 0 – 10
ATT. – 70,008
2006 (2-2)
DATE SITE ATT. SCORE
8/12 at Miami 67,979 Jacksonville 31, Miami 26
8/19 at Tampa Bay 65,140 Miami 13, Tampa Bay 10
8/24 at Carolina 71,477 Carolina 19, Miami 10
8/31 at Miami 72,003 Miami 29, St. Louis 9
2007 (2-2)
DATE SITE ATT. SCORE
8/11 at Miami 71,399 Miami 18, Jacksonville 17
8/16 at Kansas City 70,217 Miami 11, Kansas City 10
8/25 at Miami 65,660 Tampa Bay 31, Miami 28
8/30 at New Orleans 68,926 New Orleans 7, Miami 0
2008 (3-1)
DATE SITE ATT. SCORE
8/9 at Miami 64,087 Tampa Bay 17, Miami 6
8/16 at Jacksonville 63,927 Miami 19, Jacksonville 14
8/23 at Miami 60,189 Miami 24, Kansas City 0
8/28 at New Orleans 70,008 Miami 14, New Orleans 10
RECEIVING NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
N. Moore ........ 40 705 17.6 79t 4 Yepremian ........ 1/1 5/5 6/7 1/2 0/1
Bulaich .......... 32 276 8.6 59t 5 DOLPHINS ...... 1/1 5/5 6/7 1/2 0/1
Twilley ............ 24 366 15.3 32 4 OPPONENTS .. 0/0 3/5 4/6 4/10 0/0
Solomon ........ 22 339 15.4 58t 2
TEAM RECORDS
* - Playoff Game ** - Super Bowl MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS:
# - Record includes game of 10/28/07 played at 16 14th in 1971 through 1st in 1973
London’s Wembley Stadium that was designated as 16 12th in 1983 through 11th in 1984
a home game
MOST HOME WINS:
31 10/17/71 through 12/15/74
CHAMPIONSHIPS
MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS:
SUPER BOWL: 27 10/17/71 through 12/15/74
2 1972, 1973 MOST ROAD WINS:
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE: 9 9/17/72 through 1/14/73
5 1971, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1984
AFC EASTERN DIVISION: MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS:
13 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981, 7 9/17/72 through 12/10/72
1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1994, 2000, 7 12/4/83 through 11/4/84
2008 MOST WINS IN A SERIES:
PLAYOFF BERTHS: 20 vs. Buffalo, 1970-79
22 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978,
1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, MOST PRESEASON WINS:
1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 11 5th in 1975 through 3rd in 1977
1999, 2000, 2001, 2008 MOST LOSSES:
16 14th in 2006 through 13th in 2007
GAMES
MOST REGULAR-SEASON LOSSES:
REGULAR-SEASON RECORD: 380-272-4 (.582) 16 14th in 2006 through 13th in 2007
PLAYOFF RECORD: 20-20 (.500) MOST HOME LOSSES:
OVERALL RECORD: 400-292-4 (.578) 7 12/25/06 through 12/2/07
HOME REGULAR-SEASON RECORD:
218-105-3 (.673)# MOST ROAD LOSSES:
DOLPHIN STADIUM REGULAR-SEASON 11 12/17/06 through 9/14/08
RECORD: 108-66 (.621) MOST LOSSES IN A SERIES:
HOME PLAYOFF RECORD: 15-7 (.682) 8 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1966-69
DOLPHIN STADIUM PLAYOFF RECORD: 8 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1998-2001
5-3 (.625)
HOME OVERALL RECORD: 233-112-3 (.674)# MOST PRESEASON LOSSES:
DOLPHIN STADIUM OVERALL RECORD: 7 5th in 1988 through 2nd in 1990
113-69 (.621)
ROAD REGULAR-SEASON RECORD: SCORING
162-167-1 (.492) MOST POINTS SCORED
ROAD PLAYOFF RECORD: 5-13 (.278) Season 513 1984
ROAD OVERALL RECORD: 167-180-1 (.481) Game 55 11/24/77 at St. Louis
MOST WINS IN A SEASON:
FEWEST POINTS SCORED
17 in 1972 (14 regular season, 3 playoffs)
Season 198 1982, 9 games
16 in 1984 (14 regular season, 2 playoffs)
213 1966
BEST SEASON WINNING PERCENTAGE:
Game 0 18 times, last 11/26/07 at
1.000 in 1972 (14-0 regular season, 3-0 playoffs)
Pittsburgh
FEWEST WINS IN A SEASON: 1 in 2007
LOWEST SEASON WINNING PERCENTAGE: MOST POINTS ALLOWED
.063 in 2007 (1-15) Season 437 2007
407 1967
CONSECUTIVES Game *62 1/15/00 at Jacksonville
58 9/18/66 at Buffalo
MOST WINS: 51 9/21/86 at N.Y. Jets
18 1st in 1972 through 1st in 1973 50 9/7/86 at San Diego
ALL-TIME LEADERS
(Boldface indicates active player)
RUSHING
PLAYER YEARS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1. Larry Csonka 1968-74, 1979 1506 6737 4.5 54t 53
2. Ricky Williams 2002-03, 2005, 2007-08 1109 4642 4.2 63t 35
3. Mercury Morris 1969-75 754 3877 5.1 70t 29
4. Jim Kiick 1968-74 997 3644 3.7 56 28
5. Tony Nathan 1979-87 732 3543 4.8 46 16
6. Ronnie Brown 2005-08 781 3433 4.4 65t 23
7. Karim Abdul-Jabbar 1996-99 888 3063 3.4 45 33
8. Mark Higgs 1990-94 702 2648 3.8 31 14
9. Delvin Williams 1978-80 643 2632 4.1 65 13
10. Andra Franklin 1981-84 622 2232 3.6 29 22
11. Benny Malone 1974-78 503 2129 4.2 66t 16
12. Lamar Smith 2000-01 622 2107 3.4 68t 20
13. Bernie Parmalee 1992-98 513 1959 3.8 47t 15
14. Lorenzo Hampton 1985-89 500 1949 3.9 54t 22
15. Sammie Smith 1989-91 509 1787 3.5 33 15
16. Woody Bennett 1980-88 424 1761 4.2 27 10
17. Don Nottingham 1973-77 365 1524 4.2 56 25
18. Norm Bulaich 1975-79 340 1498 4.4 63 17
PASSING
PLAYER YEARS ATT. COMP. YDS. PCT. TD INT RATE
1. Dan Marino 1983-99 8358 4967 61361 59.4 420 252 86.4
2. Bob Griese 1967-80 3429 1926 25092 56.2 192 172 77.1
3. Jay Fiedler 2000-04 1603 936 11040 58.4 66 63 76.8
4. David Woodley 1980-83 961 508 5928 52.9 34 42 65.4
5. Don Strock 1974-87 688 388 4613 56.4 39 37 73.5
6. Chad Pennington 2008 476 321 3653 67.0 19 7 97.4
7. Gus Frerotte 2005 494 257 2996 52.0 18 13 71.9
8. Earl Morrall 1972-76 284 153 2335 53.9 17 17 76.2
9. Joey Harrington 2006 388 223 2236 57.5 12 15 68.2
10. Cleo Lemon 2005-07 377 211 2185 56.0 8 7 72.2
11. A.J. Feeley 2004-05 356 191 1893 53.7 11 15 61.7
12. Scott Mitchell 1990-93 241 135 1805 56.0 12 9 81.0
13. Rick Norton 1966-69 377 156 1751 41.4 6 30 28.1
14. Damon Huard 1997-00 288 170 1691 59.0 9 8 74.6
15. Steve DeBerg 1993 188 113 1521 60.1 6 7 81.0
16. Ray Lucas 2001-02 163 94 1090 57.7 4 6 70.8
17. Dick Wood 1966 230 83 989 36.1 4 14 30.5
18. Bernie Kosar 1994-96 152 105 987 69.1 5 6 74.7
Trent Green 2007 141 85 987 60.3 5 7 72.6
20. Craig Erickson 1996-98 127 68 945 53.5 4 3 78.4
21. Daunte Culpepper 2006 134 81 929 60.4 2 3 77.0
22. John Stofa 1966-67, 135 61 862 45.2 7 6 65.1
1969-70
23. Brian Griese 2003 130 74 813 56.9 5 6 69.2
24. Sage Rosenfels 2002-05 109 54 776 49.5 6 6 68.4
25. George Wilson, Jr. 1966 112 46 764 41.1 5 10 42.4
26. Kyle Mackey 1987 109 57 604 52.3 3 5 58.8
27. John Beck 2007-08 107 60 559 56.1 1 3 62.0
28. Scott Secules 1989-92 70 33 393 47.1 2 5 68.3
29. Jim Del Gaizo 1972, 1975 9 5 165 55.6 2 1 100.5
30. George Mira 1971 30 11 159 36.7 1 1 51.9
31. Ron Jaworski 1987-88 14 9 123 64.3 1 0 116.1
RECEIVING
PLAYER YEARS NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1. Mark Clayton 1983-92 550 8643 15.7 78t 81
2. Mark Duper 1982-92 511 8869 17.4 85t 59
3. Nat Moore 1974-86 510 7547 14.8 79t 74
4. O.J. McDuffie 1993-01 415 5074 12.2 61t 29
5. Chris Chambers 2001-07 405 5688 14.0 77t 43
6. Tony Nathan 1979-87 383 3592 9.4 73 16
7. Randy McMichael 2002-06 283 3096 10.9 46 18
8. Duriel Harris 1976-83, 1985 269 4534 16.9 64t 18
9. Bruce Hardy 1978-89 256 2455 9.6 31 25
10. Jim Jensen 1981-92 229 2171 9.5 31 19
11. Oronde Gadsden 1998-03 227 3252 14.3 62 22
12. Jim Kiick 1968-74 221 2210 10.0 53t 3
13. Howard Twilley 1966-76 212 3064 14.5 44 23
14. Tony Martin 1989-93, 1999-00 202 3152 15.6 80t 14
15. Irving Fryar 1993-95 199 3190 16.0 67t 20
16. Marty Booker 2004-07 194 2627 13.5 60t 11
17. Keith Byars 1993-96 166 1433 8.6 34 10
18. Troy Stradford 1987-90 159 1373 8.6 36 2
19. Paul Warfield 1970-74 156 3355 21.5 86t 33
20. Terry Kirby 1993-95 155 1646 10.6 47 6
21. Keith Jackson 1992-94 146 1880 12.9 57t 18
22. Bernie Parmalee 1992-98 144 1306 9.1 35 3
23. Ricky Williams 2002-03, 2005, 2007-08 143 1026 7.2 59 3
24. Tony Paige 1990-92 140 1115 8.0 30 6
25. Ronnie Brown 2005-08 137 1151 8.4 43 2
26. Karl Noonan 1966-71 136 1808 13.2 51t 17
27. Troy Drayton 1996-99 127 1511 11.9 51 8
28. Lorenzo Hampton 1985-89 123 954 7.8 39t 6
29. Jim Mandich 1970-77 121 1406 11.6 44 23
30. Ferrell Edmunds 1988-92 117 1612 13.8 80t 10
31. Joe Rose 1980-85 112 1493 13.3 50 13
32. Rob Konrad 1999-04 111 854 7.7 25 6
33. Norm Bulaich 1975-79 109 751 6.9 59t 6
34. James McKnight 2001-03 107 1497 14.0 80t 7
SCORING
PLAYER YEARS TD TDR TDP TDRT FG PAT PTS.
1. Olindo Mare 1997-06 0 0 0 0 245 313 1048
2. Garo Yepremian 1970-78 0 0 0 0 165 335 830
3. Pete Stoyanovich 1989-95 0 0 0 0 176 246 774
4. Uwe von Schamann 1979-84 0 0 0 0 101 237 540
5. Mark Clayton 1983-92 82 0 81 1 0 0 492
6. Nat Moore 1974-86 75 1 74 0 0 0 450
7. Mark Duper 1982-92 59 0 59 0 0 0 354
8. Larry Csonka 1968-74,1979 57 53 4 0 0 0 342
PUNT RETURNS
PLAYER YEARS NO. FC YDS. AVG. LG TD
1. Jake Scott 1970-75 127 55 1330 10.5 77t 1
2. Wes Welker 2004-06 127 64 1232 9.7 71 0
3. O.J. McDuffie 1993-01 127 91 1127 8.9 72t 2
4. Tom Vigorito 1981-85 79 21 830 10.5 87t 2
5. Freddie Solomon 1975-77 71 4 810 11.4 79t 2
6. Scott Schwedes 1987-90 75 18 732 9.8 70t 1
7. Jeff Ogden 2000-01 51 22 700 13.7 81t 1
8. Mark Clayton 1983-92 52 13 485 9.3 60t 1
9. Tony Nathan 1979-87 51 26 484 9.5 86t 1
10. Scott Miller 1991-96 54 30 451 8.4 32 0
Terrell Buckley 1995-99, 2003 45 9 451 10.0 35 0
PASSING YARDS
NAME YEAR YARDS
1. Dan Marino 1984 5084
2. Dan Marino 1986 4746
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
NAME YEAR TOUCHDOWNS
1. Dan Marino 1984 48
2. Dan Marino 1986 44
3. Dan Marino 1985 30
Dan Marino 1994 30
5. Dan Marino 1988 28
6. Dan Marino 1987 26
7. Dan Marino 1991 25
8. Dan Marino 1989 24
Dan Marino 1992 24
Dan Marino 1995 24
11. Dan Marino 1998 23
12. Bob Griese 1977 22
13. Bob Griese 1968 21
Dan Marino 1990 21
15. Dan Marino 1983 20
Jay Fiedler 2001 20
17. Bob Griese 1971 19
Chad Pennington 2008 19
19. Gus Frerotte 2005 18
20. Bob Griese 1973 17
Dan Marino 1996 17
RECEPTIONS
NAME YEAR RECEPTIONS
1. O.J. McDuffie 1998 90
2. Mark Clayton 1988 86
3. Chris Chambers 2005 82
4. O.J. McDuffie 1997 76
5. Terry Kirby (RB) 1993 75
6. O.J. McDuffie 1996 74
7. Mark Clayton 1984 73
Irving Fryar 1994 73
Randy McMichael (TE) 2004 73
10. Tony Nathan (RB) 1985 72
11. Mark Duper 1984 71
12. Mark Clayton 1985 70
Mark Clayton 1991 70
Mark Duper 1991 70
15. Chris Chambers 2004 69
16. Jack Clancy 1967 67
Mark Duper 1986 67
Tony Martin 1999 67
19. Wes Welker 2006 67
20. Terry Kirby (RB) 1995 66
SACKS
NAME YEAR SACKS
1. Bill Stanfill 1973 18.5
Jason Taylor 2002 18.5
3. Joey Porter 2008 17.5
4. Trace Armstrong 2000 16.5
5. Doug Betters 1983 16.0
6. Adewale Ogunleye 2003 15.0
7. Jason Taylor 2000 14.5
8. Doug Betters 1984 14.0
9. Bryan Cox 1992 14.0
10. Jason Taylor 2006 13.5
11. Jason Taylor 2003 13.0
12. Trace Armstrong 1996 12.0
Jason Taylor 2005 12.0
14. Jeff Cross 1990 11.5
15. Mel Branch 1968 11.0
Vern Den Herder 1975 11.0
Jason Taylor 2007 11.0
18. Vern Den Herder 1972 10.5
19. Jeff Cross 1993 10.5
Trace Armstrong 1998 10.5
WARMEST GAMES
TEMPERATURE-
DATE TEAM W/L SCORE CONDITIONS
9/8/96 at Arizona W 38-10 101°, night and dry
10/9/88 at L.A. Raiders W 24-14 96°, clear and dry
9/3/95 N.Y. JETS W 52-14 94°, mostly sunny
10/9/66 at Oakland L 10-21 93°, sunny
8/19/83 *at Washington W 38-7 93°, fair and muggy
9/1/96 NEW ENGLAND W 24-10 93°, mostly sunny
9/17/72 at Kansas City W 20-10 91°, sunny
9/24/89 N.Y. JETS L 33-40 91°, partly sunny
9/18/95 PITTSBURGH W 23-10 91°, partly cloudy
9/28/80 NEW ORLEANS W 21-16 90°, partly cloudy
9/4/83 at Buffalo W 12-0 90°, sunny
9/14/86 INDIANAPOLIS W 30-10 90°, sunny
*Preseason Game
COLDEST GAMES
TEMPERATURE-
DATE TEAM W/L SCORE CONDITIONS
12/21/08 at Kansas City W 38-31 10°, sunny
12/11/77 at New England L 10-14 14°, clear
12/12/82 at New England L 0-3 22°, snowy
12/8/85 at Green Bay W 34-24 23°, cloudy
12/18/88 at Pittsburgh L 24-40 23°, overcast, light snow
12/3/89 at Kansas City L 21-26 23°, clear
12/27/92 at New England (OT) W 16-13 23°, clear
12/20/79 **at Pittsburgh L 14-34 24°, hazy and clearing
12/1/02 at Buffalo L 21-38 25°, snowy
1/1/06 at New England W 28-26 25°, cloudy
**Playoff Game
NOTE: Coldest game in Miami was 12/24/89 vs. Kansas City (27-24 win by Chiefs): 40° and clear.
RECEIVING YARDS
PLAYER TEAMS GAMES YDS. REC. AVG. LG TD
1. Andre Reed Buffalo 28 1731 122 14.2 83t 10
2. Stanley Morgan N.E., Indianapolis 23 1423 71 20.0 76t 6
3. Wesley Walker N.Y. Jets 18 1342 70 19.2 71t 17
4. Eric Moulds Buffalo, Houston 21 1221 73 16.7 80t 11
5. Al Toon N.Y. Jets 14 1094 78 14.0 44t 3
6. Marvin Harrison Indianapolis 15 1133 84 13.5 45 9
7. Wayne Chrebet N.Y. Jets 20 991 72 13.8 70 8
8. Irving Fryar N.E., Phil. Wash. 20 978 61 16.0 54t 13
9. Frank Lewis Pittsburgh, Buffalo 14 830 46 18.0 92t 2
10. Rob Moore N.Y. Jets, Arizona 12 799 48 16.6 51 4
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
RUSHING
YEAR PLAYER G NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1966 Joe Auer 14 121 416 3.4 41 4
1967 Abner Haynes 10 56 274 4.9 65t 2
1968 + Jim Kiick 14 165 621 3.8 25 4
1969 Jim Kiick 14 180 575 3.2 27 9
1970 Larry Csonka 14 193 874 4.5 53 6
1971 Larry Csonka 14 195 1051 5.4 28 7
1972 Larry Csonka 14 213 1117 5.2 45 6
1973 Larry Csonka 14 219 1003 4.6 25 5
1974 Larry Csonka 12 197 749 3.8 24 9
1975 Mercury Morris 14 219 875 4.0 49 4
1976 Benny Malone 14 186 797 4.3 31 4
1977 Benny Malone 14 129 615 4.8 66t 5
1978 Delvin Williams 16 272 1258 4.6 58t 8
1979 Larry Csonka 16 220 837 3.8 22 12
1980 Delvin Williams 15 187 671 3.6 65 2
1981 Tony Nathan 13 147 782 5.3 46 5
1982 Andra Franklin 9 177 701 4.0 25t 7
1983 Andra Franklin 15 224 746 3.3 18 8
1984 Woody Bennett 16 144 606 4.2 23 7
1985 Tony Nathan 16 143 667 4.7 22 5
1986 Lorenzo Hampton 16 189 830 4.5 54t 9
1987 + Troy Stradford 12 145 619 4.3 51 6
1988 Lorenzo Hampton 16 117 414 3.5 33 9
1989 + Sammie Smith 13 200 659 3.3 25 6
RECEIVING
YEAR PLAYER G NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1966 Dave Kocourek 14 27 320 11.9 43 2
1967 + Jack Clancy 14 67 868 13.0 44 2
1968 Karl Noonan 14 58 760 13.1 50 11
1969 Larry Seiple 13 41 577 14.1 41t 5
1970 Jim Kiick (RB) 14 42 497 11.8 47 0
1971 Paul Warfield 14 43 996 23.2 86t 11
1972 Paul Warfield 12 29 606 20.9 47 3
1973 Marlin Briscoe 14 30 447 14.9 53 2
1974 Nat Moore 13 37 605 16.4 48 2
1975 Nat Moore 14 40 705 17.6 79t 4
1976 Nat Moore 9 33 625 18.9 67t 4
1977 Nat Moore 14 52 765 14.7 73t 12
1978 Nat Moore 16 48 645 13.5 47 10
1979 Nat Moore 16 48 840 17.5 53 6
1980 Tony Nathan (RB) 16 57 588 10.3 61 5
1981 Duriel Harris 15 53 911 17.2 55 2
1982 Tom Vigorito (RB) 9 24 186 7.8 26 0
1983 Tony Nathan (RB) 16 52 461 8.9 25 1
1984 Mark Clayton 15 73 1389 19.0 65t 18
1985 Tony Nathan (RB) 16 72 651 9.0 73 1
1986 Mark Duper 16 67 1313 19.6 85t 11
1987 + Troy Stradford (RB) 12 48 457 9.5 34 1
1988 Mark Clayton 16 86 1129 13.1 45t 14
1989 Mark Clayton 15 64 1011 15.8 78t 9
1990 Mark Duper 16 52 810 15.6 69t 5
1991 Mark Duper 16 70 1085 15.5 43t 5
Mark Clayton 16 70 1053 15.0 43t 12
1992 Bobby Humphrey (RB) 16 54 507 9.4 26 1
1993 +Terry Kirby (RB) 16 75 874 11.7 47 3
1994 Irving Fryar 16 73 1270 17.4 54t 7
1995 Terry Kirby (RB) 16 66 618 9.4 46 3
1996 O.J. McDuffie 16 74 918 12.4 36 8
1997 O.J. McDuffie 16 76 943 12.4 55 1
1998 # O.J. McDuffie 16 90 1050 11.7 61t 7
1999 Tony Martin 16 67 1037 15.5 69t 5
2000 Oronde Gadsden 16 56 786 14.0 61 6
2001 James McKnight 16 55 684 12.4 40 3
Oronde Gadsden 14 55 674 12.3 61 3
2002 Chris Chambers 15 52 734 14.1 59t 3
2003 Chris Chambers 16 64 963 15.0 57t 11
2004 Randy McMichael (TE) 16 73 791 10.8 42t 4
2005 Chris Chambers 16 82 1118 13.6 77t 11
2006 Wes Welker 16 67 687 10.3 38 1
2007 Marty Booker 15 50 556 11.1 26 1
2008 Ted Ginn, Jr. 16 56 790 14.1 64 2
KICKOFF RETURNS
YEAR PLAYER NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1966 Joe Auer 28 698 24.9 95t 1
1967 Bob Neff 15 351 23.4 69 0
1968 Gene Milton 18 408 22.7 74 0
1969 + Mercury Morris 43 1136 26.4 105t 1
1970 Mercury Morris 28 812 29.0 96t 1
1971 Mercury Morris 15 423 28.2 94t 1
1972 Mercury Morris 14 334 23.9 33 0
1973 Charlie Leigh 9 251 27.9 51 0
1974 + Nat Moore 22 587 26.7 40 0
1975 + Freddie Solomon 17 348 20.5 31 0
1976 #+ Duriel Harris 17 559 32.9 69 0
1977 Gary Davis 14 414 29.6 73 0
1978 Duriel Harris 29 657 22.7 53 0
1979 + Tony Nathan 45 1016 22.6 43 0
1980 Don Bessillieu 40 890 22.3 87 0
1981 + Fulton Walker 38 932 24.5 90t 1
1982 Fulton Walker 20 433 21.7 32 0
1983 # Fulton Walker 36 962 26.7 78 0
1984 Fulton Walker 29 617 21.3 41 0
1985 + Lorenzo Hampton 45 1020 22.7 46 0
1986 Craig Ellis 25 541 21.6 41 0
1987 Lorenzo Hampton 16 304 19.0 32 0
1988 Joe Cribbs 41 863 21.0 44 0
1989 Marc Logan 24 613 25.5 97t 1
1990 Marc Logan 20 367 18.4 35 0
1991 + Aaron Craver 32 615 19.2 49 0
1992 Mike Williams 19 328 17.3 28 0
1993 + O.J. McDuffie 32 755 23.6 48 0
1994 O.J. McDuffie 36 767 21.3 46 0
1995 O.J. McDuffie 23 564 24.5 47 0
1996 Irving Spikes 28 681 24.3 59 0
1997 Irving Spikes 24 565 23.5 48 0
1998 + John Avery 43 1085 25.2 55 0
1999 Brock Marion 62 1524 24.6 93 0
2000 Autry Denson 20 495 24.8 56 0
2001 + Chris Chambers 36 811 22.5 47 0
2002 Travis Minor 46 1071 23.3 66 0
2003 Travis Minor 34 727 21.4 49 0
2004 Wes Welker 57 1313 23.0 95t 1
INTERCEPTIONS
YEAR PLAYER NO. YDS. AVG. LONG TD
1966 Willie West 8 62 7.8 27 0
1967 Dick Westmoreland 10 127 12.7 29 1
1968 + Dick Anderson 8 230 28.8 96t 1
1969 + Lloyd Mumphord 5 102 20.4 51 0
1970 Dick Anderson 8 191 23.9 86 0
1971 Jake Scott 7 34 4.9 21 0
1972 Jake Scott 5 73 14.6 31 0
1973 Dick Anderson 8 163 20.4 38t 2
1974 Jake Scott 8 75 9.4 30 0
1975 Jake Scott 6 60 10.0 38 0
1976 (four players) (two interceptions)
1977 Curtis Johnson 4 35 8.8 19 0
1978 Tim Foley 6 12 2.0 8 0
1979 Neal Colzie 5 86 17.2 56 0
Gerald Small 5 74 14.8 40 0
1980 Gerald Small 7 46 6.6 22 0
1981 Glenn Blackwood 4 124 31.0 39 0
1982 Don McNeal 4 42 10.5 23 1
1983 William Judson 6 60 10.0 29 0
1984 Glenn Blackwood 6 169 28.2 50 0
1985 Glenn Blackwood 6 36 6.0 17 0
1986 (four players) (two interceptions)
1987 Paul Lankford 3 44 14.7 44 0
Glenn Blackwood 3 17 5.7 17 0
1988 + Jarvis Williams 4 62 15.5 23 0
William Judson 4 57 14.3 52 0
1989 + Louis Oliver 4 32 8.0 23 0
1990 Louis Oliver 5 87 17.4 35 0
Jarvis Williams 5 82 16.4 42t 1
1991 Louis Oliver 5 80 16.0 37 0
1992 Louis Oliver 5 200 40.0 103t 1
1993 J.B. Brown 5 43 8.6 29 0
1994 Troy Vincent 5 113 22.6 58t 1
1995 Troy Vincent 5 95 19.0 69t 1
1996 Terrell Buckley 6 164 27.3 91t 1
1997 Terrell Buckley 4 26 6.5 12 0
1998 Terrell Buckley 8 157 19.6 61 1
Sam Madison 8 114 14.3 35 0
1999 Sam Madison 7 164 23.4 42 1
2000 Brian Walker 7 80 11.4 31 0
2001 Brock Marion 5 227 45.4 100t 2
2002 Patrick Surtain 6 79 13.2 40t 1
2003 Patrick Surtain 7 59 8.4 32 0
2004 Arturo Freeman 4 59 14.8 47 0
Sammy Knight 4 32 8.0 32 0
Patrick Surtain 4 2 0.5 02 0
2005 Lance Schulters 4 78 19.5 37 0
2006 Jason Taylor 2 71 35.5 51t 2
Renaldo Hill 2 33 16.5 21 0
2007 Jason Allen 3 15 5.0 13 0
2008 Andre’ Goodman 5 53 10.6 55 0
SCORING*
YEAR PLAYER TDs RUN REC. PATs FGs PTS.
1966 Joe Auer 9 5 4 0-0 0-0 54
Gene Mingo 0 0 0 23-23 10-22 53
1967 Booth Lusteg 0 0 0 18-18 7-12 39
Jack Harper 4 1 3 0-0 0-0 24
1968 Karl Noonan 11 0 11 0-0 0-0 66
+ Jim Keyes 0 0 0 30-30 7-16 51
TACKLES
YEAR PLAYER G SOLO ASST. TOTAL
1966 Willie West 14 95 23 118
1967 Wahoo McDaniel 14 69 49 118
1968 Frank Emanuel 14 82 37 119
1969 Nick Buoniconti 13 79 35 114
1970 Nick Buoniconti 14 96 49 145
1971 Nick Buoniconti 14 86 40 126
1972 Nick Buoniconti 14 72 74 146
1973 Nick Buoniconti 13 91 71 162
1974 Bob Matheson 14 71 32 103
1975 + Steve Towle 12 90 74 164
1976 Steve Towle 13 131 86 217
1977 Steve Towle 16 75 63 138
1978 Rusty Chambers 16 85 66 151
1979 Rusty Chambers 16 80 98 178
1980 Bob Baumhower 16 88 47 135
1981 Earnie Rhone 16 120 51 171
1982 Earnie Rhone 9 62 20 82
1983 Bob Brudzinski 16 73 31 104
1984 Mark Brown 16 59 18 77
1985 Mark Brown 15 78 18 96
1986 + John Offerdahl 15 109 26 135
1987 Jackie Shipp 12 63 16 79
1988 John Offerdahl 16 99 18 117
1989 Barry Krauss 16 100 19 119
1990 John Offerdahl 16 98 18 116
1991 Louis Oliver 16 73 15 88
1992 Bryan Cox 16 84 43 127
1993 Bryan Cox 16 87 35 122
1994 Bryan Cox 16 106 41 147
1995 Bryan Cox 16 104 38 142
1996 + Zach Thomas 16 131 49 180
1997 Zach Thomas 15 107 42 149
1998 Zach Thomas 16 124 36 160
1999 Zach Thomas 16 117 50 167
2000 Brock Marion 16 85 24 109
2001 Zach Thomas 15 112 68 180
2002 Zach Thomas 16 124 71 195
2003 Zach Thomas 15 113 71 184
2004 Zach Thomas 13 95 73 168
2005 Zach Thomas 14 112 54 166
2006 Zach Thomas 16 103 62 165
2007 Channing Crowder 11 61 17 78
2008 Yeremiah Bell 16 100 20 120
SACKS
1968: Mel Branch, 11.0; 1969: Bill Stanfill, 8.0; 1970: Bill Stanfill, 6.0; 1971: Manny Fernandez, 8.0;
1972: Vern Den Herder, 10.5; 1973: Bill Stanfill, 18.5; 1974: Bill Stanfill, 10.0; 1975: Vern Den Herder,
11.0; 1976: Don Reese and Bill Stanfill, 4.0; 1977: +A.J. Duhe, 7.0; 1978: Vern Den Herder, 11.0; 1979:
Vern Den Herder, 9.0; 1980: Kim Bokamper and A.J. Duhe, 5.5; 1981: Bob Baumhower, 9.0; 1982: Bob
Brudzinski, 4.5; 1983: Doug Betters, 16.0; 1984: Doug Betters, 14.0; 1985: Mike Charles, 7.0; 1986:
Mark Brown, 5.0 (47 yards); 1987: T.J. Turner, 4.0 (34 yards); 1988: T.J. Turner, 5.0 (22 yards); 1989:
Jeff Cross, 10.0 (94 yards); 1990: Jeff Cross, 11.5 (95.5 yards); 1991: Jeff Cross 7.0 (60 yards); 1992:
Bryan Cox 14.0 (115 yards); 1993: Jeff Cross 10.5 (62 yards); 1994: Jeff Cross 9.5 (58.5 yards); 1995:
* Home record includes 1-1 mark in playoffs; Road record includes 1-0 mark in playoffs
When they have won the toss, the Dolphins are 9-7 (6-4 home, 3-3 road).
When they have lost the toss, the Dolphins are 5-12-1 (3-5-1 home, 2-7 road).
*Dec. 25, 1971 – Miami 27, at Kansas City 24 (2 OT): Chiefs win toss. Jan Stenerud has 42-yard FG
attempt blocked by Nick Buoniconti of Dolphins. Teams trade punts. Garo Yepremian misses FG try from 52
yards. K.C. QB Len Dawson is intercepted by Jake Scott and teams trade punts. Yepremian kicks a 37-yard
FG at 7:40 of the second overtime.
Dec. 14, 1975 – at Baltimore 10, Miami 7: Dolphins win toss. Miami is forced to punt. Colts drive from their
own 4 to the Miami 14. Toni Linhart kicks 31-yard FG at 12:44.
Oct. 17, 1976 – Kansas City 20, at Miami 17: Chiefs win toss. Kansas City punts and Miami drives to 20-
yard line of Chiefs. Norm Bulaich fumbles into end zone and K.C. recovers for touchback. Chiefs drive to
Miami 17 and Jan Stenerud kicks 34-yard FG at 14:48.
Nov. 18, 1979 – at Cleveland 30, Miami 24: Browns win toss. Brian Sipe throws 39-yard TD pass to Reggie
Rucker at 1:59.
Nov. 20, 1980 – San Diego 27, at Miami 24: Chargers win toss. San Diego is forced to punt, but Woodrow
Lowe intercepts David Woodley at the Miami 40 and returns it to the 12 of the Dolphins. Rolf Benirschke
kicks 28-yard FG for Chargers at 7:14.
Dec. 8, 1980 – at Miami 16, New England 13: Dolphins win toss. Miami drives from its own 13 to the 5 of
New England with the big play being a 54-yard pass to Duriel Harris from David Woodley. Uwe von
Schamann kicks 23-yard FG at 3:20.
Oct. 4, 1981 – at Miami 28, N.Y. Jets 28 (tie): Jets win toss. Teams trade punts twice. Pat Leahy of Jets
misses 48-yard FG attempt near end of OT period.
Nov. 8, 1981 – Miami 30, at New England 27: Dolphins win toss. Miami punts, but Bob Brudzinski
intercepts Steve Grogan at New England 45 and returns it to 26 of the Pats. Thirteen yards is tacked on for
unnecessary roughness on tackle of Brudzinski, before Uwe von Schamann kicks 30-yard FG at 7:09.
*Jan. 2, 1981 – San Diego 41, at Miami 38: Chargers win toss. Rolf Benirschke misses 27-yard FG for San
Diego and Uwe von Schamann of Miami has 34-yard FG blocked by Leroy Jones of Chargers. Benirschke
kicks 29-yard FG at 13:52.
Oct. 9, 1983 – Buffalo 38, at Miami 35: Dolphins win toss. Uwe von Schamann misses FGs of 52 and 43
yards for Miami. Joe Danelo kicks 36-yard FG at 13:58.
Nov. 18, 1984 – at San Diego 34, Miami 28: Chargers win toss. Buford McGee runs for 25-yard TD at 3:17.
Sept. 21, 1986 – at N.Y. Jets 51, Miami 45: Jets win toss. Ken O’Brien throws a 43-yard TD pass to Wesley
Walker at 2:35.
Dec. 14, 1986 – Miami 37, at L.A. Rams 31: Dolphins win toss. Dan Marino throws a 20-yard TD pass to
Mark Duper at 3:04.
Oct. 18, 1987 – at N.Y. Jets 37, Miami 31: Jets win toss. Both teams exchange punts, then interceptions before
Jets take over on another Dolphin interception. Pat Ryan passes eight yards to Eddie Hunter at 14:26.
Oct. 25, 1987 – Buffalo 34, at Miami 31: Bills win toss. Scott Norwood kicks 27-yard FG at 4:12.
Oct. 8, 1989 – at Miami 13, Cleveland 10: Browns win toss. Cleveland drives to Miami 26-yard line, but Matt
Bahr misses 44-yard FG. Miami drives 55 yards and Pete Stoyanovich kicks 35-yard FG at 6:28.
Dec. 9, 1990 – at Miami 23, Philadelphia 20: Eagles win toss. Both teams exchange punts, then Eagles’
Jeff Feagles boots 23-yard punt. Miami drives 35 yards and Pete Stoyanovich kicks 39-yard FG at 12:32.
Nov. 24, 1991 – Miami 16, at Chicago 13: Dolphins win toss. Pete Stoyanovich kicks 27-yard FG at 4:11.
Dec. 22, 1991 – N.Y. Jets 23, at Miami 20: Dolphins win toss. Miami is forced to punt. Raul Allegre kicks
30-yard FG at 6:15.
Dec. 27, 1992 – Miami 16, at New England 13: Patriots win toss. New England is forced to punt. Pete
Stoyanovich kicks 35-yard FG at 6:43.
Jan. 2, 1994 – at New England 33, Miami 27: Dolphins win toss. Miami is forced to punt. Dolphins intercept
pass but are forced to punt. Drew Bledsoe passes 36 yards to Michael Timpson for touchdown at 10:14.
Oct. 16, 1994 – at Miami 20, L.A. Raiders 17: Dolphins win toss. Pete Stoyanovich kicks 29-yard FG at 5:46.
LARGEST COMEBACKS
DOLPHINS
SCORE/ FINAL
MARGIN QUARTER SCORE DATE OPPONENT
1. 24 points 0-24 (2nd) 34-27 12/15/74 NEW ENGLAND
2. 21 points 0-21 (2nd) 24-23 12/4/05 BUFFALO
2. 18 points 3-21 (2nd) 24-21 1/4/86 CLEVELAND*
3. 18 points 3-21 (2nd) 24-21 11/14/71 PITTSBURGH
4. 17 points 0-17 (3rd) 21-17 11/10/68 at Buffalo
17 points 3-20 (2nd) 31-23 11/12/89 at N.Y. Jets
17 points 7-24 (3rd) 28-24 11/27/94 at N.Y. Jets
17 points 0-17 (2nd) 28-20 10/29/00 GREEN BAY
NOTE: Miami’s largest fourth-quarter comeback was from a 16-point deficit (0-16 to 21-16) against
New Orleans on September 28, 1980.
OPPONENTS
SCORE/ FINAL
MARGIN QUARTER SCORE DATE OPPONENT
1. 23 points 7-30 (4th) 40-37 (OT) 10/23/00 at N.Y. Jets
2. 21 points 0-21 (2nd) 34-31 (OT) 10/25/87 BUFFALO
3. 21 points 3-24 (3rd) 27-24 (OT) 10/8/95 INDIANAPOLIS
4. 18 points 10-28 (2nd) 45-28 10/9/77 at Baltimore
5. 17 points 0-17 (3rd) 21-17 10/14/01 at N.Y. Jets
6. 15 points 6-21 (3rd) 22-21 1/9/95 at San Diego*
15 points 18-33 (4th) 36-33 (OT) 10/27/97 CHICAGO
8. 14 points 0-14 (3rd) 21-24 10/27/68 at Denver
14 points 0-14 (3rd) 31-28 10/3/76 L.A. RAMS
14 points 14-28 (4th) 34-28 (OT) 11/18/84 at San Diego
14 points 7-21 (2nd) 28-21 9/13/87 NEW ENGLAND
14 points 0-14 (1st) 40-21 11/15/87 at Indianapolis
14 points 0-14 (2nd) 34-14 11/26/89 PITTSBURGH
14 points 0-14 (1st) 35-31 9/1/91 at Buffalo
14 points 7-21 (2nd) 27-24 (OT) 12/29/02 at New England
* Playoff Game
DOLPHINS MONTH-BY-MONTH
(Regular Season)
YEAR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY RECORD
1966 0-3 2-2 0-4 1-2 0-0 3-11
1967 1-1 0-4 1-3 2-2 0-0 4-10
1968 0-3 2-1-1 2-2 1-2 0-0 5-8-1
1969 0-3 1-2-1 1-4 1-1 0-0 3-10-1
1970 1-1 3-1 3-2 3-0 0-0 10-4
1971 1-0-1 4-1 4-0 1-2 0-0 10-3-1
1972 2-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 0-0 14-0
1973 2-1 4-0 4-0 2-1 0-0 12-2
1974 2-1 3-1 3-1 3-0 0-0 11-3
1975 1-1 4-0 2-2 3-1 0-0 10-4
1976 2-1 2-3 1-3 1-1 0-0 6-8
1977 2-0 3-2 3-1 2-1 0-0 10-4
1978 2-2 4-1 2-2 3-0 0-0 11-5
1979 4-1 2-2 3-2 1-1 0-0 10-6
1980 3-1 1-3 2-3 2-1 0-0 8-8
1981 4-0 1-2-1 2-2 4-0 0-0 11-4-1
1982 2-0 0-0 1-1 3-1 1-0 7-2
1983 3-1 3-2 3-1 3-0 0-0 12-4
1984 5-0 4-0 3-1 2-1 0-0 14-2
1985 3-1 2-2 3-1 4-0 0-0 12-4
1986 1-3 2-2 3-2 2-1 0-0 8-8
1987 1-1 1-3 3-2 3-1 0-0 8-7
1988 1-3 4-1 0-4 1-2 0-0 6-10
1989 1-2 3-2 3-1 1-3 0-0 8-8
1990 3-1 3-0 3-1 3-2 0-0 12-4
1991 2-3 1-2 3-1 2-2 0-0 8-8
1992 3-0 3-1 2-3 3-1 0-0 11-5
1993 2-1 4-0 3-1 0-4 0-1 9-7
1994 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 0-0 10-6
1995 3-0 2-3 1-3 3-1 0-0 9-7
1996 3-1 1-3 2-2 2-2 0-0 8-8
1997 2-2* 3-1 3-2 1-2 0-0 9-7
1998 3-0 2-2 3-2 2-2 0-0 10-6
1999 2-0 4-1 2-2 1-3 0-1 9-7
2000 3-1 3-1 3-1 2-2 0-0 11-5
2001 2-1 2-1 3-1 3-2 1-0 11-5
2002 3-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 0-0 9-7
2003 2-1 3-1 3-2 2-2 0-0 10-6
2004 0-3 1-3 1-3 2-2 0-1 4-12
2005 2-1 1-3 1-3 4-0 1-0 9-7
2006 1-2 0-4 4-0 1-4 0-0 6-10
2007 0-4 0-4 0-3 1-4 0-0 1-15
2008 1-2 2-2 4-1 4-0 0-0 11-5
TOTALS 84-55-1 100-71-3 101-79 92-64 3-3 380-272-4
* Includes August 31, 1997, 16-10 win over Indianapolis.
* Game originally scheduled for Sun., Oct. 26 postponed to Mon., Oct. 27 due to Game 7 of World Series
# Game played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. due to California wildfires
@ Game originally scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. but moved back to 8:30 p.m. because of Hurricane
Jeanne.
% Game originally scheduled for Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. but moved up to Friday, October 21 at
7:00 p.m. because of the impending arrival of Hurricane Wilma.
ROAD
ATTENDANCE DATE OPPONENT RESULT
1. 103,667 1/30/83 *Washington (at Pasadena) 17-27 L
2. 90,163 9/9/07 Washington 13-16 (OT) L
3. 85,462 1/14/73 *Washington (at L.A.) 14-7 W
4. 84,059 1/20/85 *San Francisco (at Stanford) 16-38 L
5. 80,591 1/16/72 *Dallas (at New Orleans) 3-24 L
6. 80,374 11/18/79 Cleveland 24-30 L
7. 80,368 10/4/92 Buffalo 37-10 W
8. 80,252 9/1/91 Buffalo 31-35 L
9. 80,235 12/23/90 Buffalo 14-24 L
10. 80,208 10/29/89 Buffalo 17-31 L
# Playoff Game *Super Bowl
81,176 saw the Dolphins and Giants play on October 28, 2007 at London’s Wembley Stadium, which
was designated as a Dolphins home game
ATTENDANCE
7 home, 7 away from 1966-1977; 8 home, 8 away from 1979-1981, 1983-86, 1988-07; 4 home, 5
away in 1982; 7 home, 8 away in 1987
Attendance • 493
HOME HOME ROAD ROAD PAID
YEAR TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL
1999 592,161 74,020 547,485 68,436 1,139,646
2000 589,909 73,738 528,974 66,121 1,118,883
2001 588,127 73,515 531,480 66,435 1,119,607
2002 585,523 73,190 558,981 69,872 1,144,504
2003 587,787 73,473 570,449 71,306 1,158,236
2004 580,808 72,601 563,061 70,382 1,143,869
2005 575,256 71,907 532,541 66,567 1,107,797
2006 585,973 73,246 533,282 66,660 1,119,255
2007 577,835* 72,229 577,126 72,140 1,154,961
2008 523,919 65,489 544,046 68,005 1,067,965
*Includes figure of 81,176 for game on October 28, 2007 against New York Giants at London’s
Wembley Stadium that was designated as a home game.
494 • Attendance
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS
1965
March 3 – Minneapolis lawyer Joseph Robbie meets AFL Commissioner Joe Foss in
Washington, and Foss advises Robbie to apply for an expansion franchise in Miami.
May 6 – Joseph Robbie meets Miami Mayor Robert King High to ascertain the availability of
the Orange Bowl stadium, and the mayor agrees to invite the AFL to Miami.
June 7 – AFL Executive Committee votes to expand in 1966 at a meeting in Monmouth Park, N.J.
Aug. 16 – AFL awards its first expansion franchise to Joseph Robbie and television star Danny
Thomas for $7.5 million.
Nov. 27 – Miami picks Kentucky QB Rick Norton and Illinois RB Jim Grabowski in first round of
AFL’s college draft.
Dec. 16 – Miami Dolphins, Ltd. organizes as a Florida limited partnership. Joseph Robbie
becomes Managing General Partner and Danny Thomas Sports, Inc., becomes the
other general partner.
1966
Jan. 15 – Miami picks 31 players from eight teams in AFL expansion draft. One of the draftees,
T Norm Evans of Houston, would play 10 seasons at right tackle.
Jan. 29 – George Wilson becomes first head coach after eight years coaching the Detroit Lions
(57-46-6 and NFL champions in 1957) and one year as a Washington assistant.
June 8 – AFL merges into NFL with Pete Rozelle as commissioner. An AFL-NFL championship
game is scheduled for the next January followed by a common draft.
July 5 – Dolphins open first training camp at St. Petersburg Beach as 83 players report.
Aug. 7 – Training camp moves to St. Andrews School in Boca Raton, Fla.
Sept. 2 – Joe Auer returns opening kickoff 95 yards for Dolphin TD in first regular-season game,
but Oakland wins, 23-14, at Orange Bowl before 26,776 spectators.
Oct. 16 – Dolphins end string of nine losses (four in preseason) by defeating Denver, 24-7, for
first win in franchise history.
Oct. 23 – Miami earns club’s first road win with a 20-13 decision over Houston at Rice Stadium.
1967
June 1 – Joseph Robbie and W. H. Keland purchase the interest of Danny Thomas and agree
to equalize present holdings in Miami Dolphins, Ltd., whenever either acquires outside
holdings.
Aug. 19 – Record crowd of 50,822 sees first interleague game, which Atlanta wins, 27-17.
Sept. 17 – QB John Stofa breaks his right ankle shortly after scoring a TD, and rookie Bob Griese
directs 35-21 victory over Denver at Orange Bowl. RB Abner Haynes gains 151 yards
in season opener. Griese throws 68-yard TD pass to Joe Auer.
Nov. 26 – Dolphins end eight-game losing streak by defeating Buffalo, 17-14, on a fourth-down,
31-yard TD pass from Bob Griese to Howard Twilley with 1:01 remaining.
1968
Aug. 17 – Dolphins gain first interleague victory, 23-7 over Philadelphia at Orange Bowl.
Aug. 31 – AFL-record crowd of 68,125 at Orange Bowl sees Coach Don Shula’s Baltimore Colts
win interleague game, 22-13.
1969
May 10 – Pro football realignment for 1970 places Dolphins in AFC East with Boston, Buffalo,
New York Jets and NFL’s Baltimore.
May 16 – Joseph Robbie becomes majority owner of Dolphins when he is joined by five Miami
businessmen in purchasing the interest of W. H. Keland.
1970
Feb. 18 – Don Shula, 40, becomes head coach and vice president after seven years coaching
1971
Oct. 17 – QB Bob Griese sets NFL record with three consecutive passes for TDs in first quarter
of 41-3 victory over New England at Orange Bowl.
Nov. 7 – Dolphins post first-ever shutout, 34-0 over Buffalo at Orange Bowl, although Bills
gained 364 yards.
Dec. 19 – Record regular-season crowd of 74,215 paid sees Dolphins win first AFC East title by
defeating Green Bay, 27-6. FB Larry Csonka becomes club’s first 1,000-yard rusher
with 1,051 yards, and placekicker Garo Yepremian leads NFL with 117 points.
Dec. 25 – Dolphins win longest game (82 minutes, 40 seconds) in pro football history, 27-24 at
Kansas City, as Garo Yepremian kicks 37-yard field goal in second overtime of AFC
semifinal playoff. The victory marked the first postseason win in franchise history.
1972
Jan. 2 – Dolphins stymie Baltimore, 21-0, for first AFC Championship before 78,629 spectators
at Orange Bowl. Colts are scoreless for first time in 97 games and strong safety Dick
Anderson returns interception 62 yards for TD.
Jan. 16 – Dallas rushes for 252 yards in defeating Dolphins, 24-3, in Super Bowl Vl before
81,035 spectators at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
April 25 – Dolphins claim 16-year pro QB Earl Morrall, age 38, on waivers from Baltimore.
Oct. 1 – Dolphins end season ticket sale at record 69,303.
Oct. 15 – QB Earl Morrall replaces injured Bob Griese (broken right leg, dislocated ankle) at
Orange Bowl and finishes 24-10 victory over San Diego for 5-0 record.
Nov 12 – Don Shula becomes first NFL coach to win 100 regular-season games in 10 seasons
as Dolphins smother New England, 52-0, with 501 total yards at Orange Bowl.
Dec. 16 – Dolphins achieve NFL’s first 14-0 regular-season record and break NFL rushing record
with 2,960 yards by defeating Baltimore 16-0 at Orange Bowl.
Dec. 31 – QB Bob Griese comes off bench in 7-7 battle in third quarter after 10-game absence
and rallies Dolphins to 21-17 victory at Pittsburgh to repeat as AFC Champions.
1973
Jan. 14 – Dolphins cap a perfect season in Super Bowl Vll at Los Angeles by defeating
Washington, 14-7, for NFL’s first and only unbeaten, untied record. A 28-yard TD pass
from Bob Griese to Howard Twilley and interceptions by linebacker Nick Buoniconti
and safety Jake Scott are key plays. Scott, who recorded two interceptions on the day,
is named game’s MVP, becoming the first defensive back to earn such recognition.
April 18 – Dolphins surpass NFL record with 74,961 season ticket sales. Kansas City held old
record of 72,855 in 1972.
Sept. 30 – RB Mercury Morris sets a Dolphins single-game rushing record of 197 yards on 15
carries with three TDs (24, 70, 35) in 44-23 win over New England at Orange Bowl. It’s
a regular season record that stands until 2002 when Ricky Williams eclipses the mark.
Dec. 15 – WR Paul Warfield catches four TD passes (21, 7, 16, 4) from Bob Griese in first half
of 34-7 victory over Detroit at Orange Bowl. Dolphins compile best two-year record
(26-2) in NFL history.
Dec. 30 – Dolphins rush for 266 yards in defeating Oakland 27-10 for unprecedented third
straight AFC Championship at Orange Bowl.
1975
Sept. 22 – Winning streak at Orange Bowl stops at 31 games after 31-21 loss to Oakland.
Oct. 22 – World Football League folds after losing $30 million, but three ex-Dolphins remain
under contract to John Bassett.
Dec. 14 – Dolphins suffer 10-7 loss in overtime at Baltimore on 31-yard FG by Toni Linhart and
miss qualifying for playoffs for first time in six years under Don Shula.
1976
Jan. 22 – Prescription Athletic Turf (grass) approved for Orange Bowl stadium at a cost of $244,500.
1977
March 14 – Dolphins agree to 10-year lease for use of Orange Bowl with three-year cancellation
notice. New lease doubles rent to $45,000 per game, but is less than City of Miami’s
proposed 10 percent of gross ticket sales.
May 2 – QB Earl Morrall, age 43, who spent five seasons with the Dolphins, retires after a 21-
year career. Morrall passed for 20,809 career yards and guided the Dolphins through
most of undefeated 1972 season.
Sept. 11 – QB Bob Griese, forced to wear eyeglasses because of problems with contact lenses,
passes for two TDs in 27-21 preseason victory at New York Giants. Griese becomes
the first quarterback to successfully wear eyeglasses in NFL game action. The glasses
Griese wears in the 1978 AFC NFL Hall of Fame Game are on display in the Pro
Football Hall of Fame.
Nov. 24 – QB Bob Griese becomes first NFL quarterback since 1972 to throw six TD passes in
a game, and Dolphins set records of 55 points and 503 yards in 55-14 rout on
Thanksgiving Day at St. Louis.
Dec. 15 – Maxwell Club of Philadelphia names QB Bob Griese as its Pro Player of Year.
1978
Feb. 17 – Chuck Connor, 40, becomes Director of Player Personnel after three years of scouting
for BLESTO. He succeeds Bobby Beathard, who resigned Feb. 7 to become general
manager of the Washington Redskins.
April 17 – Dolphins acquire RB Delvin Williams from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for WR
Freddie Solomon, S Vern Roberson and picks in the first and fifth rounds of 1978 draft.
Nov. 12 – Delvin Williams becomes NFL’s first 1,000-yard rusher of 1978 with 144 yards and two
TDs in 25-24 triumph at Buffalo, marking 18th straight win over Bills. Williams sets a
then-Dolphin record of 1,258 yards rushing in season.
1979
Jan. 8 – Howard Schnellenberger, receivers and passing game coach, is named head coach
at the University of Miami.
Feb. 22 – FB Larry Csonka, 32, re-signs with Dolphins as a free agent after four-year absence
in World Football League (1975) and with NFL’s New York Giants (1976-78).
Oct. 14 – Tony Nathan escapes on record 86-yard punt return for TD as Dolphins defeat Buffalo,
17-7, for 20th consecutive win in series, the NFL’s longest consecutive win streak by
one team over another.
Nov. 29 – QB Bob Griese, benched in favor of Don Strock for second straight game, rallies
Dolphins to 26 points in second half for 39-24 victory over New England as FB Larry
Csonka scores three TDs.
Dec. 9 – QB Bob Griese completes 17 of 22 passes for 229 yards in 28-10 win at Detroit which
clinches AFC East title.
Dec. 30 – Pittsburgh overpowers Dolphins with 20-point first quarter in 34-14 playoff victory at
Pittsburgh, and Steelers eventually win Super Bowl XIV.
1980
Sept. 5 – Don Shula signs four-year contract through 1983 season, canceling old pact which
had one year remaining.
Sept. 7 – In season opener, running back Joe Cribbs rushes for 60 yards, catches nine passes
for 71 yards and scores a TD in Buffalo’s 17-7 win at Rich Stadium, ending the
Dolphins’ 20-game winning streak over the Bills.
Sept. 21 – QB Bob Griese wins his 100th game, coming off bench and passing for two TDs in
fourth quarter for 20-17 victory at Atlanta.
1981
Feb. 5 – Six-time All-Pro guard Larry Little, 35, retires following a 14-year career which included
12 years with the Dolphins. He ended with 152 career starts.
June 25 – QB Bob Griese, the 14th passer in football history to eclipse 25,000 yards, retires
following a 14-year career with the Dolphins. He had presided over 101 of the 135
victories in the club’s history (101-62-3) and was consensus All-Pro in 1971 and 1977.
The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback held records of 1,926 completions in 3,429
attempts, 25,092 yards and 56.2 percent passing accuracy. He guided Miami to Super
Bowl triumphs in 1972 and 1973.
July 1 – Dolphin linebacker Rusty Chambers is killed in an automobile accident in Hammond, La.
Sept. 27 – Coach and son clash as Shula Bowl I has Don Shula opposed by Baltimore rookie punt
returner David Shula. Dolphins outlast Colts, 31-28, for fourth straight win in Baltimore.
Oct. 4 – Wide receiver Nat Moore sets Dolphin record (since broken) with 210 receiving yards
(on seven catches) as Miami and New York Jets play to 28-28 tie.
Nov. 1 – Shula Bowl II, as the Dolphins defeat the Colts and David Shula 27-0 in Miami.
Nov. 8 – Don Shula captures 200th NFL coaching victory when linebacker Bob Brudzinski
intercepts pass in overtime to set up Uwe von Schamann for 30-yard field goal in 30-
27 triumph at New England.
1982
Jan. 2 – Dolphins overcome 24-0 deficit but succumb in overtime, 41-38, to San Diego in
highest-scoring playoff game in history. Rolf Benirschke ends four-hour struggle with
29-yard field goal. It is the first game in NFL history where two quarterbacks, Miami
reliever Don Strock and San Diego star Dan Fouts, both passed for more than 400
yards. Orange Bowl crowd of 73,735 comprised fourth sell-out of season.
Sept. 21 – NFLPA calls players strike with games not resuming until November 21.
Dec. 12 – In one of the most bizarre incidents in Miami Dolphin history, a work release parolee
(Mark Henderson) cleared a space on the snow-frozen turf at New England’s Sullivan
Stadium that enabled the Patriots to kick a late fourth-quarter field goal and win the
game, 3-0, before 25,716 fans.
Dec. 27 – The incredible record of not having won in 16 years in the Orange Bowl continues as
the Dolphins score 20 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Buffalo
1984
March 5 – Miami Dolphin Owner Joseph Robbie announces plans to build a new multi-purpose
stadium in north Dade County. Mr. Robbie also announces acquisition of the land and
discusses possible stadium funding.
June 24 – Running back David Overstreet is killed in an automobile accident in Winona, Texas.
Oct. 21 – Wide receiver Nat Moore catches a 19-yard TD pass from QB Dan Marino for the 58th
touchdown of his Dolphin career, surpassing Larry Csonka’s all-time club record of 57.
Nov. 11 – The Dolphins remain the NFL’s only unbeaten team as they improve their record to 11-
0 (16 straight regular-season wins) with a 24-23 victory over Philadelphia. DE Doug
Betters’ block of an Eagle PAT with 1:52 remaining in the game seals the win.
Dec. 2 – The Dolphins lose a 45-34 decision to the Raiders, but QB Dan Marino breaks the all-
time NFL record for TD passes in a season with his 37th. His record-breaking
touchdown pass, which came on a four-yard toss to Jimmy Cefalo in the first quarter,
was the first of four on the day for Marino as he reached the 40-touchdown plateau.
He also shatters Dolphin single-game records for most yards passing (470), most
completions (35) and most attempts (57).
Dec. 17 – Miami ends the regular season with the best record in the AFC (14-2) following a 28-
21 victory over Dallas. WR Mark Clayton catches three touchdown passes to give him
18 for the season as he eclipses the all-time NFL mark in that category. Dan Marino
becomes the first-ever NFL quarterback to pass for over 5,000 yards in a season as
he ends up with 5,084. The most prolific passing season in NFL history also consists
of 48 touchdown passes, 564 attempts, 362 completions and only 17 interceptions for
a franchise record passer rating of 108.9. Both Clayton (73-1,389) and WR Mark
Duper (71-1,306) surpass prior Dolphin records for receptions and reception yardage
in one season.
Dec. 20 – QB Dan Marino is named as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press.
1985
Jan. 6 – The Dolphins defeat the Steelers, 45-28, in the AFC Championship game in Miami to
earn a berth in Super Bowl XIX.
Jan. 8 – Joseph Robbie gives the go-ahead to prepare final plans and specifications to
construct the new 75,000-seat Dolphin Stadium.
1986
Jan. 4 – The Dolphins rally from a 21-3 deficit to defeat the Cleveland Browns 24-21 in an AFC
divisional playoff game. Miami is led offensively by Tony Nathan’s 10 receptions for
101 yards and rookie Ron Davenport’s two touchdowns.
Jan. 12 – Despite 20 tackles by LB Bob Brudzinski, the Dolphins commit six turnovers and lose,
31-14, to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game before 74,978
fans in the Orange Bowl. It marks Miami’s first loss in an AFC title game in six tries.
Jan. 21 – Dolphin C Dwight Stephenson is named the recipient of the NFL’s Man of the Year
award at a press conference in New Orleans. The award is in recognition of
Stephenson’s outstanding performance on the playing field and in the community.
Jan. 22 – The Dolphins announce the retirement of Defensive Line Coach Mike Scarry, a
member of Don Shula’s staff since 1970. Dan Sekanovich, formerly of the Jets and
Falcons, is named to replace him.
Feb. 19 – Miami appoints Receivers and Quarterbacks Coach David Shula to the position of
Assistant Head Coach. In addition, the club names Mike Westhoff as the Special
Teams/Tight Ends Coach.
June 3 – Owner Joseph Robbie plants a ceremonial 30-foot Royal Palm tree to begin a million
dollar beautification project near Dolphin Stadium.
Sept. 6 – Dan Marino signs a multi-year contract to remain as quarterback of the Dolphins. Two
days before, Marino’s wife, Claire, had given birth to the couple’s first child – Daniel Charles.
Sept. 21 – Miami suffers a heart-breaking 51-45 overtime loss to the N.Y. Jets in the Meadowlands as
Dan Marino reaches 1,500 career attempts to qualify as the NFL’s top-ranked passer of all-
time. Marino finishes the afternoon 30 of 50 for 448 yards and six TDs. The six TDs are a
personal high for Marino and tie the team record held by Bob Griese. Mark Duper (154)
and Mark Clayton (174) each have over 100 yards receiving in the game.
Oct. 12 – In what was billed as “Marino-Kelly I,” the Dolphins and Dan Marino (24 of 41 for 337
yards) defeat the Buffalo Bills and Jim Kelly (20 of 28 for 218 yards, two INTs) 27-14
at the Orange Bowl.
Nov. 24 – The N.Y. Jets enter the Orange Bowl with a nine-game winning streak and the
league’s best record at 10-1. They leave with a 45-3 loss as Lorenzo Hampton rushes
for 148 yards and two TDs on 19 carries (7.8 average) including a 54-yard TD run.
Hampton’s 100 yards snap a streak of 36 regular-season games (41 overall) for Miami
without a 100-yard rusher. Marino completes a personal-high 80.6 percent of his
passes (29 of 36) for 288 yards and four TDs.
Nov. 25 – Less than 24 hours after the memorable 45-3 win over the Jets, General Manager
Mike Robbie announces at a press conference that Don Shula has signed a multi-year
contract to remain as head coach.
Dec. 14 – Dan Marino sets an NFL career record with the seventh 400-yard game of his career
as he passes for 403 yards in a thrilling 37-31 overtime win in Anaheim, Calif., over
the playoff-bound L.A. Rams. Marino completes 29 of 46 with five TDs, including a 20-
yarder to Mark Duper in OT to win the game. Marino is named AFC Offensive Player
of the Week for his efforts.
Dec. 22 – The Dolphins play their final game in the Orange Bowl – a 34-27 loss to the New England
Patriots. New England captures the AFC East title with the win. The Dolphins finish 21
1987
Jan. 10 – John Offerdahl is named Old Spice NFL Rookie of the Year
Jan. 20 – Tom Olivadotti, an assistant for the Cleveland Browns, is named Defensive Coach for
Miami. He is put in charge of the overall defense with the prime responsibility of pass
defense. Chuck Studley is re-assigned as Linebacker Coach, with prime responsibility
of run defense. Linebacker Coach Bob Matheson resigns.
Jan. 27 – Former Dolphin greats Larry Csonka and Jim Langer are among a group of seven
named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They join Paul Warfield as the only members
of the franchise to earn the honor, with induction scheduled for August 8.
Aug. 16 – The Dolphins play host to the Chicago Bears in the first game ever played in Joe
Robbie Stadium. The date marks the 22nd anniversary of the Dolphin franchise. The
Bears put a damper on the festive evening with a 10-3 preseason victory before
63,451. QB Dan Marino (dislocated ring finger on right hand) and LB John Offerdahl
(torn right bicep) suffer injuries. Marino is out for three weeks; Offerdahl will miss the
first six regular-season games.
Sept. 22 – NFL Players Association goes on strike; the Dolphins’ home contest with New York
Giants (first regular-season game in Joe Robbie Stadium) on September 27 is
canceled because of strike.
Oct. 4 – The Dolphins’ “replacement” team takes the field for the first time, traveling to Seattle
to meet the Seahawks. The Dolphins lose, 24-20.
Oct. 11 – Miami’s replacement team records a 42-0 shutout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs
in the first regular season game played in Joe Robbie Stadium. Safety Liffort Hobley
(two interceptions, 55-yard fumble recovery for a TD, four tackles, two passes defensed)
is named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. Don Shula and Joe Robbie
are given game balls by the replacement team following the contest in honor of Miami’s
first win in the new stadium. The next week (October 18), the replacement team loses its
last game, 37-31 in overtime, to the N.Y Jets at the Meadowlands.
Oct. 25 – After four missed weeks of action (one game cancellation, three replacement games),
the regular Dolphin players return to action. Miami loses, 34-31, in overtime at home
to the Buffalo Bills. The 21-point comeback by Buffalo is the best ever by an opponent
against a Dolphins team at the time.
Nov. 1 – Don Shula wins his 250th regular-season game as the Dolphins defeat Pittsburgh 35-
24 at Joe Robbie Stadium.
Nov. 29 – The Dolphins suffer their first shutout loss (27-0 at Buffalo) since December 12, 1982
– the famous snowplow game at New England (3-0). The game also sees the end of
Dan Marino’s streak of 30 straight games with at least one touchdown pass. His string
is second all-time to Johnny Unitas’ 47.
Dec. 30 – RB Troy Stradford is named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.
1988
Feb. 29 – Former Dolphin Larry Seiple is named receivers coach. Seiple, who had been out of
pro coaching for a year, had been receivers coach at Detroit (1980-84) and Tampa
Bay (1985-86).
July 31 – The Dolphins make their first ever trip abroad and take on the San Francisco 49ers at
Wembley Stadium in London for the third-annual American Bowl. Miami comes from
behind to defeat the 49ers, 27-21, before 70,535 British fans to open the preseason.
Oct. 9 – The Dolphins reverse history by defeating the Raiders, 24-17, at the Los Angeles
Memorial Coliseum. It marks Miami’s first win ever against the Raiders in their home
stadium and the Dolphins’ first victory over the Raiders in 10 years. The game is played
in 96 degree heat - the warmest game in Dolphins’ history.
Oct. 23 – Dan Marino records the second-best single-game passing yardage total in NFL history
– 521 yards (Norm Van Brocklin holds the single-game record of 554 yards) and
completes 35 of a team record 60 attempts, all to no avail as the N.Y Jets defeat the
Dolphins, 44-30, at Joe Robbie Stadium.
Oct. 30 – Shula Bowl III – Head Coach Don Shula and his assistant head coach and son, David
Shula, are on the opposite side of the field of Mike Shula, a coaches’ assistant for
Tampa Bay, as the Dolphins defeat the Bucs, 17-14, in Tampa Stadium.
Dec. 12 – Dan Marino becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for over 4,000 yards
four times in a career in the Dolphins’ 37-31 win over Cleveland. He also throws for
his 193rd career touchdown, setting a new Dolphin record and surpassing the total of
former quarterback Bob Griese, who had previously held the mark. Marino tops the
1989
Jan. 22 – Joe Robbie Stadium hosts Super Bowl XXIII only two-and-a-half years after its initial
opening. San Francisco comes back in the final minutes of the game to defeat the
Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16. The game marks the first time since Super Bowl Xlll
(January 21,1979) that the NFL’s championship game is played in Miami.
Jan. 23 – Dolphin Linebackers Coach Chuck Studley resigns after five seasons with Miami.
Jan. 25 – Former Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt joins the Dolphins
coaching staff as linebackers coach.
Feb. 27 – David Shula, the Dolphins’ assistant head coach and passing game coordinator, and
Dave Wannstedt, the team’s linebackers coach, resign their respective positions to
accept new posts with the Dallas Cowboys.
March 1 – George Hill is named the new linebackers coach for the Dolphins, while John
Sandusky, the Dolphins’ offensive line coach, is promoted to assistant head coach.
March 6 – Gary Stevens, formerly of the University of Miami, is named quarterbacks/pass
offense coach for the Dolphins.
May 15 – Chuck Connor, the Dolphins director of player personnel for 11 seasons, announces
his resignation to join the Atlanta Falcons as director of pro scouting.
June 12 – Tom Heckert, formerly a college scout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland
Browns, is named Miami’s Director of College Scouting.
Sept. 17 – In Miami’s 24-10 win at New England, Dan Marino throws his 200th career touchdown
pass, becoming the 13th player in NFL history to throw for 200 TDs. It was just his 89th
career game, and he reaches the 200 touchdown pass mark faster than any
quarterback in NFL history.
Oct. 8 – In Miami’s 13-10 overtime win vs. Cleveland, Dan Marino goes over 25,000 yards
passing in his career, becoming the 25th player in NFL history to reach the 25,000
yards passing milestone. Marino also breaks Bob Griese’s Dolphin team record of
25,092 career passing yards.
Nov. 12 – Pete Stoyanovich kicks a team-record 59-yard field goal in a 31-23 victory over the
New York Jets, a kick that also tied the third longest field goal in NFL history at the
time.
Nov. 19 – Miami defeats Dallas, 17-14, in Shula Bowl IV, as Don Shula extends his record to 4-0
in Shula vs. Shula contests. This time Shula was opposed by son Dave, the Assistant
Head Coach of the Cowboys.
Dec. 3 – Dan Marino goes over 3,000 yards passing for the year in Miami’s 26-21 loss at
Kansas City. It was his sixth season passing for 3,000 yards and he ties Dan Fouts’
NFL record of six 3,000 yard seasons.
Dec. 24 – The Dolphins are eliminated from playoff contention with a 27-24 loss to the Kansas
City Chiefs in the season finale at Joe Robbie Stadium. The game is played in 40-
degree weather, the coldest home game in the history of the Dolphins.
1990
Jan. 7 – Joseph Robbie, founder and owner of the Dolphins and the driving force behind the
construction of Joe Robbie Stadium, dies of respiratory failure at age 73.
Jan. 12 – The Miami Dolphins and Robbie Stadium Corporation undergo an organization
realignment to ensure continued administration of both entities by the Robbie family.
Tim Robbie becomes President of the Dolphins, Dan and Janet Robbie are named
Executive Vice Presidents of the team, while Eddie Jones is named Executive Vice
President and General Manager of the club. In addition, J. Michael Robbie is named
Executive Vice President of Robbie Stadium Corporation.
Jan. 19 – Dolphin President Tim Robbie announces that the Dolphins have signed Don Shula to
a three-year contract to remain as head coach.
Jan. 27 – Former Dolphins great Bob Griese is among a group of seven named to the Pro
Football Hall of Fame. Griese becomes the fourth player in Miami history to earn the
honor with induction scheduled for August 4.
Feb. 7 – Monte Clark, former San Francisco and Detroit Head Coach and Dolphin Assistant
Coach, is named Miami’s Director of Pro Personnel, while Charley Winner is given
expanded duties and is named the club’s Director of Player Personnel.
March 7 – H. Wayne Huizenga, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Blockbuster Video, purchases fifty percent of the Robbie Stadium Corporation (the
parent company of Joe Robbie Stadium) as well as a fifteen percent limited
partnership in the Miami Dolphins.
1991
Jan. 5 – The Dolphins return to the playoffs after a four-year absence with a 17-16 win over the
Kansas City Chiefs at Joe Robbie Stadium. In the contest, Pete Stoyanovich sets an
NFL playoff record with a 58-yard field goal.
Jan. 12 – Miami drops a 44-34 playoff decision at the Buffalo Bills. The teams combine for 78 points
– the highest scoring non-overtime playoff game in history. The only higher scoring playoff
game was Miami’s 41-38 overtime loss to the San Diego Chargers on Jan. 2, 1982.
Jan. 24 – Monte Clark, the Dolphins director of pro personnel, announces his resignation.
Jan. 27 – Larry Csonka is named to the NFL’s all-time Super Bowl Silver Anniversary team.
Feb. 2 – Richmond Webb is named NFL Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News.
March 8 – Mike Shula joins the Dolphins as a Coaches’ Assistant.
March 26 – The Robbie Family and Wayne Huizenga purchase 107 acres of land adjacent to Joe
Robbie Stadium for additional parking and future development.
May 23 – At the NFL owners meetings in Minneapolis, Joe Robbie Stadium is selected as the
site for Super Bowl XXIX (1995).
Aug. 3 – The Dolphins make the longest road trip in team history as they travel 14,912 round-trip
miles to Tokyo to battle the Los Angeles Raiders at the Tokyo Dome in American Bowl ’91.
Miami comes from behind to defeat the Raiders, 19-17, before 51,122 Japanese fans.
Aug. 20 – Dan Marino signs a five-year contract extension to remain as quarterback of the Miami
Dolphins.
Sept. 22 – Don Shula captures the 300th win of his coaching career with Miami’s 16-13 win over
the Green Bay Packers. With career coaching win number 300, Shula joins the
immortal George Halas (324 wins) as the only NFL coaches to win 300 or more
games.
Nov. 10 – In Miami’s 30-20 win over New England, both Mark Duper and Mark Clayton surpass
Nat Moore’s team record of 7,547 career receiving yards. Duper is the first to move
past Moore with a 17-yard reception in the first quarter, while Clayton passes Moore
with a 32-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.
Nov. 18 – During halftime of Miami’s 41-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills, former Dolphin great middle
linebacker Nick Buoniconti is inducted into the Dolphin Honor Roll.
Dec. 1 – Dan Marino sets an NFL record as he goes over 3,000 yards passing in a season for the
eighth time in his career in Miami’s 33-14 win over Tampa Bay. Marino entered the 1991
campaign with seven such seasons and was tied with Joe Montana for the record.
Dec. 9 – Miami defeats Cincinnati 37-13 in Shula Bowl V as Don Shula extends his record to 5-
0 in Shula vs. Shula contests. This time, Shula teamed with son Mike, a Dolphins
coaches assistant, and was opposed by son David, the receivers coach for the
Bengals. In the contest, Dan Marino sets an NFL record by throwing his 20th
1992
Feb. 1 – Former Dolphin All-Pro center Dwight Stephenson rejoins Miami as assistant offensive
line coach.
Feb. 3 – Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene is named as the Dolphins’ defensive line
coach. Greene replaced Dan Sekanovich, who announced his resignation.
May 20 – Dolphins sign a long-term agreement to build a new training facility at Nova University
in Davie, to be ready by the start of the 1993 training camp.
June 1 – Charley Winner announces his retirement as Miami’s Director of Player Personnel.
Winner, who had served 37 years in the NFL as a coach and administrator, originally
joined the Dolphins in 1981.
June 4 – Tom Heckert is named as the Dolphins’ Director of Player Personnel. Heckert had
worked the previous three years as Miami’s Director of College Scouting.
June 12 – Tom Braatz, a 27-year NFL executive with the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay
Packers, is named as Miami’s Director of College Scouting.
July 17 – Don Shula signs a two-year contract extension to continue as the Dolphins’ Head
Coach through the 1994 season. The extension takes effect at the conclusion of
Shula’s current contract which expires following the 1992 season.
Aug. 16 – The Dolphins travel 9,908 round-trip miles and earn a 31-27 preseason win over the
Denver Broncos before a crowd of 60,813 fans at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. The game
marks the third time overall and second consecutive season that the Dolphins have
travelled abroad to play a preseason contest and the win improves Miami’s record to
3-0 in games played on foreign soil.
Aug. 31 – Miami’s season opening contest, scheduled for September 6 at Joe Robbie Stadium
against the New England Patriots, is rescheduled for October 18, the National Football
League announces. The date change is made in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew,
which struck the South Florida area on August 25. Both teams originally were off that
weekend, based on the NFL’s 16-games-over-17-weeks schedule which allows each
team one bye during the season. The Patriots and Dolphins will have their Open Week
on September 6, which marks the beginning of the 1992 regular season.
Sept. 29 – The Dolphins dip into the free agent market and sign perennial all-pro tight end Keith
Jackson, a week after a federal-court ruling in Minneapolis made a free agent of
Jackson, in addition to Garin Veris, Webster Slaughter and D.J. Dozier.
Oct. 4 – In a 37-10 win over the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium, safety Louis Oliver records three
interceptions and returns one of his INTs for a 103-yard touchdown. Oliver’s return ties
for the NFL’s all-time longest interception return with a 103-yard return by San Diego’s
Vencie Glenn against Denver on November 29, 1987.
Oct. 18 – Dan Marino throws four touchdown passes as Miami earns a 38-17 win over the
Patriots at Joe Robbie Stadium in a game that is rescheduled from September 6 due
to the effects of Hurricane Andrew. Marino throws four-or-more touchdowns in a game
for the 17th time in his career and ties the all-time NFL record for most career games
with four or more touchdown passes with Johnny Unitas.
Nov. 16 – During halftime ceremonies of Miami’s 26-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the 1972 Miami
Dolphins team, holders of the only perfect season in NFL history and winners of Super
Bowl VII, are honored and inducted into the Dolphin Honor Roll.
Dec. 20 – The Dolphins clinch the team’s second trip to the playoffs in the last three seasons
with a 19-17 come-from-behind win over the New York Jets at Joe Robbie Stadium.
In the contest, Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino throws the 290th touchdown pass of
his NFL career and ties Johnny Unitas for second place on the NFL’s all-time touch-
down pass list.
1993
Jan. 10 – The Dolphins earn a 31-0 win over the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Divisional
Playoffs before a crowd of 71,224 at Joe Robbie Stadium. Miami’s 31-point margin of
victory is the largest by the team in a playoff game. The previous largest margin of
victory in the post-season by the Dolphins was three 21-point wins as Miami had a
21-0 win over the Baltimore Colts on Jan. 2, 1972; a 34-13 win over the San Diego
Chargers on Jan. 16, 1983; and a 31-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 29, 1984.
Jan. 17 – The 1992 season comes to a close. Miami suffers five turnovers (two interceptions
and three fumbles) as the team drops a 29-10 decision to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC
Championship contest before a crowd of 72,703 at Joe Robbie Stadium.
Jan. 26 – Kim Helton is named the team’s offensive line coach. John Sandusky, who served as
assistant head coach/offensive line, remains with the team as assistant head coach
and assumes the responsibility of coaching the tight ends. In addition, assistant
offensive line coach Dwight Stephenson resigns to pursue his interests in the
construction and real estate business.
Jan. 30 – Former Dolphins great Larry Little is among a group of five named to the Pro Football
Hall of Fame. The former Dolphin guard becomes the fifth player in Miami history to
earn the honor, joining RB Larry Csonka, QB Bob Griese, C Jim Langer and WR Paul
Warfield.
Feb. 7 – The Dolphin coaching staff leads the AFC to a 23-20 overtime win over the NFC in
the Pro Bowl contest played in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Feb. 11 – Mike Shula resigns as a coaches assistant and is named as tight ends coach of the
Chicago Bears.
Feb. 22 – Tony Nathan, who spent the past five years as a coaches’ assistant on the Miami
Dolphins coaching staff, is promoted to offensive backs coach. In addition, Carl Taseff,
who served as the team’s offensive backs coach since joining the Dolphins in 1970,
will become more active in other areas of the football operation, including personnel
scouting and evaluation, and will maintain a continued involvement in various coach-
ing responsibilities.
May 21 – Kim Helton resigns as offensive line coach to become head coach at the University
of Houston. John Sandusky, who served as offensive line coach from 1976-92, resumes
his offensive line coaching responsibilities.
June 1 – Rich McGeorge is named as assistant offensive line/tight ends coach of the Dolphins.
June 4 – Dolphins hold last practice session at St. Thomas University, which had served as host
to team’s training facility since July 12, 1970.
July 11 – Ribbon cutting ceremonies officially open the Dolphins’ new training facility on campus
of Nova University in Davie, Fla.
Sept. 12 – Dan Marino surpasses the 40,000-yard passing mark during Miami’s 24-14 loss to the
N.Y. Jets. He joins Fran Tarkenton (47,003), Dan Fouts (43,040) and Johnny Unitas
(40,239) as the only quarterbacks to gain 40,000 passing yards. Marino attains the
40,000-yard mark in only 153 regular-season games and accomplishes the feat faster
than any QB in league history. The previous record for fastest ascent to 40,000 yards
was 168 games by Dan Fouts.
Oct. 10 – Scott Mitchell comes off the bench and replaces an injured Dan Marino (torn right
Achilles) and throws a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Dolphins to a 24-14
win at the Cleveland Browns. Mitchell enters the game just before halftime and com-
pletes 10 of 16 passes for 118 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Mitchell
is named as AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the
Browns. Marino is placed on Injured Reserve on October 13 and misses the
remainder of the season.
Oct. 24 – Dan Marino misses his first starting assignment in 145 consecutive non-replacement
regular season games as Miami earns a 41-27 win over Indianapolis. The game marks
the first career NFL start at quarterback for Scott Mitchell as he hits on 12 of 19 passes
for 190 yards with a touchdown. Mitchell becomes the eighth player to start at
quarterback for the Dolphins since Don Shula was named head coach in 1970.
1995
Jan. 9 – Natrone Means rushes for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the San Diego
Chargers to a 22-21 win over the Miami Dolphins in an AFC Divisional Playoff contest
at Jack Murphy Stadium. San Diego took a 22-21 lead with just 35 seconds left in
regulation as Stan Humphries threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Mark Seay. The Dolphins had one final chance to win the game as Dan Marino drove
the team to the Chargers’ 30-yard line but Pete Stoyanovich’s 48-yard field goal
attempt with eight seconds left was wide right.
Jan. 18 – Assistant head coach/offensive line John Sandusky announces his retirement. A
veteran of over three decades of NFL coaching (he concluded his 36th season in
1994), Sandusky was one of only two coaches to serve as offensive line coach on a
Don Shula coached team. Sandusky was offensive line coach with the Colts (1963-
69) and Dolphins (1976-94) under Shula, while Monte Clark coached the offensive
line with the Dolphins under Shula from 1970-75.
1997
Jan. 14 – Miami Dolphins unveil a modified team logo and new uniforms for the 1997 season.
The basic logo and team colors remain the same. The sunburst on the logo is more
prominently displayed with the elimination of the hashmarks around the sun’s
1998
Jan. 24 – Former Dolphins center Dwight Stephenson (1980-87) is among a group of five who
are elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1999
Jan. 2 – The Dolphins defeat the Buffalo Bills, 24-17, in an AFC First-Round Playoff game at
Pro Player Stadium. It represents Miami’s first playoff win since December 31, 1994,
when they posted a 27-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a First-Round contest
at Pro Player Stadium.
Jan. 14 – Dave Wannstedt, head coach with the Chicago Bears from 1993-98, is named the
Dolphins’ assistant head coach.
Jan. 21 – Paul Boudreau is named offensive line coach.
March 2 – Eddie Jones signs a three-contract to remain as the team’s President and Chief
Operating Officer.
June 15 – Dan Marino signs a two-year contract extension through 2001.
Sept. 13 – The Dolphins defeat the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos,
38-21, in a season-opening Monday night game at Mile High Stadium. The win was
the 300th during the regular season in Dolphins history.
Oct. 10 – The Dolphins set a franchise record by posting 25 fourth-quarter points, and in the
process erase a pair of nine-point deficits to earn a 34-31 triumph over the Colts at the
RCA Dome. Quarterback Dan Marino throws a pair of touchdowns in the final period,
including a two-yard strike to Oronde Gadsden with 27 seconds to play, lifting Miami
to victory. It marks the 35th time in Marino’s career that he has led the Dolphins back
from a fourth-quarter deficit for a win.
Oct. 17 – Dan Marino completes an eight-yard pass to Tony Martin in the first quarter against
the New England Patriots at Foxboro Stadium. The completion, the first and only one
of the game for Marino, puts him over the 60,000-yard passing plateau for his career,
the only quarterback in NFL history to attain that mark. Marino leaves the game following
the next series with a shoulder injury, forcing him to miss the next five contests. Damon
Huard relieves Marino with the Dolphins trailing 7-0. After his first attempt in picked off and
returned for a touchdown by Ty Law, Huard goes on to complete 24 of 42 passes for 240
yards with two touchdowns in leading the Dolphins to a 31-30 victory. The game-winning
points occur on a five-yard TD pass to Stanley Pritchett with 23 seconds remaining in the
game. The Dolphins become the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back road
games when trailing by seven or more points after the third quarter.
Dec. 5 – Former wide receiver Nat Moore becomes the 12th member of the Dolphin Honor Roll
during halftime ceremonies against the Indianapolis Colts at Pro Player Stadium.
Dec. 12 – Kicker Olindo Mare accounts for two field goals against the Jets at the Meadowlands.
His first field goal of the game, a 24-yarder, was his 32nd of the season, breaking Pete
Stoyanovich’s club single-season records of 31, which Stoyanovich had set in 1991.
2000
Jan. 9 – The Dolphins defeat the Seattle Seahawks, 20-17, in an AFC First-Round Playoff
game at the Kingdome, the final football game at the stadium. The win is Miami’s first
road playoff victory since they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1972 AFC
Championship Game at Three Rivers Stadium. Quarterback Dan Marino completes 17
of 30 passes for 196 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the victory, in
which he guides a late drive that leads to the game-winning touchdown with 4:48
remaining.
Jan. 15 – The Dolphins drop a 62-7 decision to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Divisional
Playoff game at ALLTEL Stadium. The contest is the final one in the playing career of
quarterback Dan Marino and coaching career of Jimmy Johnson.
Jan. 16 – Jimmy Johnson, the Dolphins’ General Manager/Head Coach since 1996, retires. Dave
Wannstedt, the team’s Assistant Head Coach in 1999, is named Head Coach.
Jan. 24 – Jim Bates is named defensive coordinator, replacing George Hill. Clarence Brooks is
named defensive line coach, replacing Cary Godette.
Feb. 1 – Chan Gailey, the Head Coach with the Dallas Cowboys from 1998-99, is named
offensive coordinator, replacing Kippy Brown. Randy Shannon, a defensive assistant
with the Dolphins from 1998-99, is promoted to linebackers coach.
Feb. 7 – Mike Shula, the offensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996-99,
re-joins the Dolphins as quarterbacks coach, replacing Larry Seiple. Shula previously
had served as an assistant on Miami’s coaching staff from 1991-92. Judd Garrett is
named as an offensive assistant, and Robert Nunn is named as a defensive assistant.
Feb. 10 – Quarterback Dan Marino, the Dolphins’ first-round draft choice in 1983 and the NFL’s
all-time leading passer, voids the final two years of his contract, thus becoming a free
agent.
Mar. 13 – Dan Marino announces his retirement from professional football.
Apr. 14 – The Dolphins unveil Dan Marino’s permanent encased locker at the team’s Nova
Southeastern University training facility, the first of its kind in club history.
May 3 – The Dolphins name Rick Spielman as Vice President-Player Personnel. Spielman had
served as Director of Pro Personnel with the Chicago Bears since 1997.
June 12 – Huizenga Holdings, Inc., the private company that represents many of the non-publicly
traded business interests of the Huizenga family, announces that it retained the
investment banking firm of Morgan Stanley Dean Whitter to explore strategic
alternatives regarding the financial structure of the Miami Dolphins and Pro Player
Stadium. Alternatives include the potential of additional investors in the team and the
stadium, as well as naming rights for the stadium.
Aug. 21 – The portion of N.W. 199 Street in front of Pro Player Stadium is re-named “Dan Marino
Boulevard”. The new address for the Dolphins’ home becomes 2269 Dan Marino
Boulevard.
Aug. 23 – More than 50,000 fans show up at Pro Player Stadium for the public tribute to Dan
Marino. The night’s festivities include appearances by the five other members of the
famed quarterback “Class of ‘83” – John Elway, Jim Kelly, Todd Blackledge, Tony
Eason and Ken O’Brien – as well as former Dolphins Head Coach Don Shula and
former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw. The band “Hootie and the Blowfish”
provide the musical entertainment, while the four-hour event concludes with a gala
fireworks display.
Sept. 3 – Jay Fiedler opens at quarterback in the Dolphins’ season-opener against Seattle at
Pro Player Stadium. Fiedler is the first quarterback to start on opening day for the
Dolphins other than Dan Marino since 1983. Fiedler completes 15 of 24 passes for
134 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Dolphins’ 23-0 win, the third
shutout victory on opening day in franchise history and the first since 1983.
Sept. 17 – The Dolphins defeat the eventual Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, 19-6, in a
game that was played through a steady rain at Pro Player Stadium. At halftime of the
game, former quarterback Dan Marino has his jersey No. 13 retired, the second Dolphin
ever to receive that honor. He also becomes the 13th member of the Dolphin Honor Roll.
2001
Jan. 6 – The Raiders defeat the Dolphins, 27-0, in a Divisional Playoff game in Oakland. It is
the first time that Miami has been shutout in 38 postseason contests.
Jan. 15 – Keith Armstrong is named special teams coach and Tony Wise is hired as offensive
line coach.
Jan. 27 – Former linebacker Nick Buoniconti, who anchored Miami’s “No-Name” defense,
leading the Dolphins to two straight Super Bowl victories, becomes the eighth former
Dolphin to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the first defensive player.
Feb. 2 – Head Coach Dave Wannstedt signs a one-year contract extension through the 2003
season.
Mar. 1 – Bob Sanders is named linebackers coach, replacing Randy Shannon, who became
the defensive coordinator at the University of Miami.
May 9 – Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Spielman signs a one-year contract extension
through the 2003 season. In addition, Ron Labadie is promoted to Director of
College Scouting, after serving as the Dolphins’ midwest scout since 1990. Tom
Braatz, the team’s Director of College Scouting since 1992, is named as a scout, and
John Crea is named as the Dolphins’ midwest area scout.
June 4 – George Paton is named Director of Pro Personnel, replacing Tom Heckert, Jr., who
was named Director of Player Personnel with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Aug. 4 – Former linebacker Nick Buoniconti is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the
eighth Dolphin and first defensive player to earn that honor.
Sept. 13 – In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the NFL announces that it will cancel
games for the weekend of September 16-17. The Dolphins game against the Buffalo
Bills at Pro Player Stadium is re-scheduled for Sunday, January 6.
Dec. 10 – The Dolphins earn a resounding 41-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on a Monday night
at Pro Player Stadium, the last game that these two teams would play as AFC East
opponents, prior to realignment in 2002. For the Dolphins, it is their 36th victory on Monday
Night Football, as they surpass San Francisco as the winningest team in MNF history.
Dec. 16 – The Dolphins are handed a 21-0 shutout by the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park.
Coupled with their 24-0 loss to the Jets at Pro Player Stadium on November 18, it
marks just the third time in franchise history and the first time since 1970 that the
Dolphins suffer two shutout losses in the same season.
Dec. 22 – Playing their third game in 13 days, the Dolphins drop a 20-13 decision to the New
England Patriots in the last regular season game ever played at Foxboro Stadium.
Dec. 30 – With a 21-14 win over Atlanta at Pro Player Stadium, the Dolphins clinch their fifth
playoff appearance in a row, as they become the only NFL team to reach the
postseason in each of these five years, a span ranging from 1997-01.
2002
Jan. 6 – In a game that was originally scheduled to be played on September 16, but cancelled
because of terrorist attacks, the Dolphins clinch a home First-Round Playoff game with
a 34-7 season ending win over Buffalo, just the fourth time in team history that the
2003
Feb. 2 – Ricky Williams rushes for 56 yards and two touchdowns on 11 attempts, catches three
passes for 18 yards while also forcing a fumble on special teams in the AFC’s 45-20
victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. For his efforts, Williams is named
the game’s MVP, just the second Dolphin ever to win that honor, joining kicker Garo
Yepremian who came away with the award in the 1974 game.
Feb. 13 – The Dolphins name Glenn Pires as assistant defensive line coach, replacing Robert
Nunn, who left to become defensive line coach with the Washington Redskins. Pires
had spent the previous two seasons as linebackers coach with the Detroit Lions.
May 2 – Tom Braatz, a veteran of 38 seasons as an NFL front office executive, announces his
retirement. Braatz had joined the Dolphins in 1992 as Director of College Scouting and
spent his final two years with the club as a college scout. Chris Grier, the team’s
southeast college scout the past three years, is promoted to national scout.
May 4 – Former Dolphin David Woodley (1980-83), an eighth-round draft choice in 1980 who
started at quarterback for the Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII against Washington,
passes away in his hometown of Shreveport, La.
May 9 – Quarterbacks Coach Mike Shula, who played quarterback at the University of
Alabama from 1983-86, is introduced as the school’s head coach.
June 28 – At a press conference, it is announced that former wide receivers Mark Duper and
Mark Clayton, popularly known as the “Marks Brothers”, will be inducted into the
Dolphin Honor Roll at halftime of a December 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles
at Pro Player Stadium.
Oct. 27 – The Dolphins record a 26-10 victory over the San Diego Chargers in a Monday night
game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The game originally was scheduled to be
played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, but is moved because of wildfires that
devastate Southern California. After arriving in San Diego Sunday evening, the Dolphins
board a flight to Phoenix the morning of the game, at approximately 11:00 a.m. (PT).
Nov. 23 – In a Sunday night game against Washington at Pro Player Stadium, the Dolphins don
orange jerseys in a 24-23 win over the Redskins. It is the first time in franchise history
that the Dolphins have worn a jersey color other than white or aqua.
Nov. 27 – The Dolphins improve their Thanksgiving Day record to 4-1 with a 40-21 victory over
the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. The Dolphins wear their “throwback” jerseys,
commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1973 team that captured the club’s
second straight Super Bowl title.
Dec. 15 – At halftime of a 34-27 loss to Philadelphia at Pro Player Stadium, former wide
receivers Mark Duper and Mark Clayton become the 14th and 15th members of the
Dolphin Honor Roll.
Dec. 21 – In a 20-3 win over the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium, DE Jason Taylor registers
three sacks, and in the process becomes the Dolphins’ all-time sack leader,
surpassing Bill Stanfill, whose mark of 67.5 had stood since 1976.
Dec. 29 – Owner H. Wayne Huizenga announces that the Dolphins will restructure their football
operations for the 2004 season, including the search for a General Manager who will
be responsible for all personnel matters on both the professional and college levels,
as well as the makeup of the Dolphins roster. Head Coach Dave Wannstedt is given
a two-year contract extension through the 2006 season.
2005
Jan. 10 – Owner H. Wayne Huizenga announces major organizational and stadium changes
through the creation of an innovative sports and entertainment company, Dolphins
Enterprises, LLC. This company now will serve as an umbrella for all of the Huizenga
sports and entertainment entities. In addition, Pro Player Stadium is re-named Dolphins
Stadium. Improvements to the stadium include a remodeled club level and luxury
suites, improved traffic flow, additional parking and state-of-art scoreboards.
TEAM STATISTICS
DOLPHINS OPPONENTS
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS................................................. 18 16
Rushing...................................................................... 5 8
Passing ...................................................................... 11 7
Penalty ....................................................................... 2 1
3rd Down: Made/Att. .................................................. 2/10 5/12
3rd Down Pct. ........................................................... 20.0 41.7
4th Down: Made/Att .................................................. 0/1 0/0
4th Down Pct. ........................................................... 0.0 0.0
POSSESSION AVG. .................................................... 33:26 26:34
TOTAL NET YARDS ..................................................... 276 286
Avg. Per Game .......................................................... 276.0 286.0
Total Plays ................................................................ 62 56
Avg. Per Play ............................................................ 4.5 5.1
NET YARDS RUSHING ............................................... 52 151
Avg. Per Game .......................................................... 52.0 151.0
Total Rushes ............................................................. 21 33
NET YARDS PASSING ................................................ 224 135
Avg. Per Game .......................................................... 224.0 135.0
Sacked/Yards Lost .................................................... 3/28 0/0
Gross Yards ............................................................... 252 135
Att./Completions ....................................................... 38/25 23/9
Completion Pct. ......................................................... 65.8 39.1
Had Intercepted ......................................................... 4 0
PUNTS/AVERAGE........................................................ 3/44.0 5/43.4
NET PUNTING AVG. ................................................... 3/37.0 5/37.4
PENALTIES/YARDS .................................................... 4/34 7/59
FUMBLES/BALL LOST ............................................... 2/1 1/1
TOUCHDOWNS ........................................................... 1 3
Rushing ..................................................................... 0 2
Passing ..................................................................... 1 0
Returns ..................................................................... 0 1
RUSHING
NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Brown........................ 12 19 1.6 6 0
Williams .................... 4 17 4.3 7 0
Polite ........................ 3 15 5.0 11 0
Cobbs ...................... 1 1 1.0 1 0
Pennington................ 1 0 0.0 0 0
DOLPHINS............ 21 52 2.5 11 0
OPPONENTS........ 33 151 4.6 48 2
PASSING
.......................... SACK/
.......................... ATT. COMP. YDS. PCT. TD INT. LG LOST RATING
Pennington ...... 38 25 252 65.8 1 4 45 3/28 53.7
DOLPHINS .... 38 25 252 65.8 1 4 45 3/28 53.7
OPPONENTS 23 9 135 39.1 0 0 31 0/0 59.1
INTERCEPTIONS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
DOLPHINS............ 0 0 – – 0
OPPONENTS........ 4 108 27.0 64t 1
PUNTING
NO. YDS. AVG. NET TB IN 20 LG BLK
Fields ...................... 3 132 44.0 37.0 0 1 56 0
DOLPHINS .......... 3 132 44.0 37.0 0 1 56 0
OPPONENTS ...... 5 217 43.4 37.4 1 2 52 0
PUNT RETURNS
RET. FC YDS. AVG. LG TD
Bess ........................ 2 0 10 5.0 5 0
DOLPHINS ............ 2 0 10 5.0 5 0
OPPONENTS ...... 2 1 21 10.5 11 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
.................................. NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
Cobbs ...................... 2 55 27.5 34 0
Ginn .......................... 1 14 14.0 14 0
DOLPHINS ............ 3 69 23.0 34 0
OPPONENTS ........ 2 54 27.0 31 0
FIELD GOALS
1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTALS
Carpenter .............. 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1
DOLPHINS............ 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1
OPPONENTS........ 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 2/2
SCORING
.................................. TDR TDP TDRt PAT FG S 2-PT TP
R. Brown .................. 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 6
Carpenter.................. 0 0 0 0/1 1/1 0 0 3
DOLPHINS............ 0 1 0 0/1 1/1 0 0 9
OPPONENTS........ 2 0 1 3/3 2/2 0 0 27
TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS.
DOLPHINS 0/0, OPPONENTS 0/0
SACKS
DOLPHINS 0.0, OPPONENTS 3.0
MIAMI 0 7 0 7 – 14
OAKLAND 0 7 7 7 – 21
ATT. – 54,401
Miami Oakland
First Downs Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 16-5-9-2 12-5-7-0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 242-63-3.5 301-52-5.8
Rushes-Yards-Average 33-118-3.6 36-114-3.2
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 124-3-31 187-0-0
Passes Attempted-Completed-lntercepted 27-13-1 16-8-0
Punts/Number-Average 5-39.2 4-32.2
Penalties/Number-Yards 0-0 4-30
Fumbles/Number-Lost 2-0 4-2
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Kiick 14-64; Morris 8-29; Csonka 10-23; Griese 1-2.
Oakland: Hubbard 18-58; Smith 9-37; Dixon 8-31; Banaszak 1-(-6).
PASSING – Miami: Griese 27-13-1, 155 yards, 2 TDs.
Oakland: Lamonica 16-8-0, 187 yards, 2 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Warfield 4-62, 1 TD; Kiick 4-34; W. Richardson 2-30, 1 TD; Morris 2-15; Twilley 1-14.
Oakland: Biletnikoff 3-46, 1 TD; Chester 2-47; Sherman 1-82, 1 TD; Smith 1-9; Dixon 1-3.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: None.
Oakland: Brown 1-50, 1 TD.
SACKS – Miami: None.
Oakland: Hilton 1; Curtis 1; Miller 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: Yepremian 24(WR), 24(S).
Oakland: Blanda 23(S).
MIAMI 0 10 7 7 0 3 – 27
KANSAS ClTY 10 0 7 7 0 0 – 24
BALTIMORE 0 0 0 0 — 0
MIAMI 7 0 7 7 — 21
SUPER BOWL Vl
COWBOYS 24, DOLPHINS 3 Tulane Stadium
January 16, 1972 New Orleans, LA
A 252-yard rushing attack and sharp passing by Roger Staubach spurred the Dallas Cowboys to
a 24-3 victory over the Dolphins at Tulane Stadium. Duane Thomas pranced 95 yards on 19 carries,
fullback Walt Garrison added 74 yards on 14 carries and Staubach passed twice for touchdowns to
Lance Alworth and Mike Ditka. Staubach, who was sacked twice in the first quarter, bounced back to
complete 12 of 19 passes, and he scrambled from the Dolphin pass rush five times. The Dolphins
were frustrated all day; in the first quarter, Larry Csonka lost a fumble and Bob Griese was chased
by tackle Bob Lilly for a 29-yard loss. Griese also fumbled away a snap at the Dallas 16 in the fourth
period. Although it was an intriguing 10-3 at halftime, the Cowboys marched 71 yards in eight plays
after the kickoff, and Thomas swept three yards for the TD.
DALLAS 3 7 7 7 – 24
MIAMI 0 3 0 0 – 3
MIAMI 0 7 7 7 – 21
PITTSBURGH 7 0 3 7 – 17
MIAMI 7 7 0 0 – 14
WASHINGTON 0 0 0 7 – 7
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Csonka 15-112; Kiick 12-38, 1 TD; Morris 10-34.
Washington: Brown 22-72; Harraway 10-37; Kilmer 2-18; C.Taylor 1-8; Smith 1-6.
PASSING – Miami: Griese 11-8-1, 88 yards, 1 TD.
Washington: Kilmer 28-14-3, 104 yards, 0 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Warfield 3-36; Kiick 2-6; Twilley 1-28, 1 TD; Mandich 1-19; Csonka 1-(-1).
Washington: Jefferson 5-50; Brown 5-26; C.Taylor 2-20; Smith 1-11; Harraway 1-(-3).
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Scott 2-63; Buoniconti 1-32.
Washington: Owens 1-0.
SACKS – Miami: Fernandez 1; Stanfill 1.
Washington: Talbert 1; Biggs 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: Yepremian 42(B).
Washington: Knight 32 (WR).
1973 AFC PLAYOFF
DOLPHINS 34, BENGALS 16 Orange Bowl
December 23, 1973 Miami, FL
A defense which had allowed only 15 touchdowns all season kept the Cincinnati Bengals out of
the end zone while the Dolphins hammered 241 yards on the ground for a convincing 34-16 victory.
Mercury Morris scooted 106 yards on 20 carries and Bob Griese completed 11 of 18 passes,
including TDs of 13 yards to Paul Warfield and seven yards to Jim Mandich. Garo Yepremian
converted field goals of 50 and 46 yards in the second half to widen the winning margin. The Dolphins
led 21-3 when a lapse just before halftime gave life to the Bengals. Safety Neal Craig intercepted
Griese and returned it 45 yards for a score, and Horst Muhlmann booted field goals of 46 and 12
yards – the second coming after Morris fumbled a kickoff – to make it 21-16.
OAKLAND 0 0 10 0 – 10
MIAMI 7 7 3 10 – 27
ATT. – 75,105
Oakland Miami
First Downs Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 15-4-9-2 21-18-2-1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 236-49-4.8 292-60-4.9
Rushes-Yards-Average 26-107-4.1 53-266-5.0
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 129-0-0 26-1-8
Passes Attempted-Completed-lntercepted 23-15-1 6-3-1
MINNESOTA 0 0 0 7 – 7
MIAMI 14 3 7 0 – 24
MIAMI 7 3 6 10 – 26
OAKLAND 0 7 7 14 – 28
ATT. – 52,817
Miami Oakland
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 18-10-6-2 19-8-11-0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 294-57-5.2 411-64-6.4
Rushes-Yards-Average 41-213-5.2 32-135-4.2
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 81-2-20 276-2-17
Passes Attempted-Completed-lntercepted 14-7-1 30-20-1
Punts/Number-Average 6-33.2 7-42.7
Penalties/Number-Yards 3-15 3-59
Fumbles/Number-Lost 0-0 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Csonka 24-114; Malone 14-83, 1 TD; Griese 2-14; Kiick 1-2.
Oakland: Davis 12-59; Hubbard 14-55; Banaszak 3-14; Stabler 3-7.
PASSING – Miami: Griese 14-7-1, 101 yards, 1 TD.
Oakland: Stabler 30-20-1, 293 yards, 4 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Warfield 3-47, 1 TD; N. Moore 2-40; Nottingham 1-9; Kiick 1-5.
Oakland: Biletnikoff 8-122, 1 TD; Branch 3-84, 1 TD; Moore 3-22; C. Smith 2-35, 1 TD; C. Davis
2-16, 1 TD; Hubbard 1-9; Pitts 1-5.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Anderson 1-14.
Oakland: Villapiano 1-5.
SACKS – Miami: Den Herder 1; Fernandez 1.
Oakland: Sistrunk 1; Jones 1.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
Oakland: None.
1978 AFC WILD-CARD PLAYOFF
OILERS 17, DOLPHINS 9 Orange Bowl
December 24, 1978 Miami, FL
The Houston Oilers amassed a 455-209 margin in total yardage, and aided by five Dolphins
turnovers, gained a 17-9 victory in a battle of AFC wild-card entries at the Orange Bowl. Toni Fritsch
kicked a 35-yard field goal with 7:25 remaining to snap a 7-7 tie that existed since the first quarter.
An interception by linebacker Greg Bingham led to a clinching 50-yard touchdown drive capped by
Earl Campbell’s one-yard dive with 1:55 to go. Campbell, the NFL rushing leader with 1,450 yards as
a rookie, had been checked for only 16 yards on 13 carries in the first half. Dolphins quarterback Bob
Griese, playing with very sore ribs, connected with tight end Andre Tillman for a 13-yard TD after
Earnie Rhone had recovered a fumbled punt at the Houston 21. But Griese completed only 13 of 28
passes. Twice the Dolphins lost the ball inside the Oilers 10-yard line when the game was tied.
Houston’s Dan Pastorini wore a flak jacket to protect three broken ribs, and he passed for 261 of his
306-yard total in the first half.
HOUSTON 7 0 0 10 – 17
MIAMI 7 0 0 2 – 9
MIAMI 0 0 7 7 – 14
PITTSBURGH 20 0 7 7 – 34
SAN DIEGO 24 0 7 7 3 – 41
MIAMI 0 17 14 7 0 – 38
SD – FG Benirshke 32 9/64 1- 5:11
SD – Chandler, 56 punt return (Benirschke kick) 1- 7:36
SD – Muncie, 1 run (Benirschke kick) 7/29 1-11:02
SD – Brooks, 8 pass from Fouts (Benirschke kick) 3/11 1-13:29
M – FG von Schamann 34 10/63 2- 6:29
M – Rose,1 pass from Strock (von Schamann kick) 7/39 2-12:15
M – Nathan, 25 run after lateral from Harris who 4/63 2-15:00
caught 15 pass from Strock (von Schamann kick)
M – Rose, 15 pass from Strock (von Schamann kick) 8/74 3- 4:10
SD – Winslow, 25 pass from Fouts (Benirschke kick) 6/60 3-10:45
M – Hardy, 50 pass from Strock (von Schamann kick) 6/83 3-13:32
M – Nathan, 12 run (von Schamann kick) 2/15 4- 0:07
SD – Brooks, 9 pass from Fouts (Benirschke kick) 10/82 4-14:02
SD – FG Benirschke 29 6/74 OT-13:52
ATT. – 73,735
San Diego Miami
First Downs Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 34-10-21-3 25-3-21-1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 564-85-6.6 472-79-6.0
Rushes-Yards-Average 29-149-5.1 28-78-2.8
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 415-2-18 394-3-29
Passes Attempted-Completed-lntercepted 54-33-1 48-31-2
Punts/Number-Average 4-40.3 5-42.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 9-55 7-50
Fumbles/Number-Lost 3-3 2-1
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Nathan 14-48, 1 TD; Woodley 1-10; Hill 3-8; Vigorito 1-6; Franklin 9-6.
San Diego: Muncie 24-120, 1 TD; Brooks 3-19; Fouts 2-10.
PASSING – Miami: Strock 43-29-1, 403 yards, 4 TDs; Woodley 5-2-1, 20 yards, 0 TDs.
San Diego: Fouts 53-33-1, 433 yards, 3 TDs; Muncie 1-0-0, 0 yards, 0 TDs.
RECElVlNG – Miami: Nathan 9-114, 1 TD; Harris 6-106; Hardy 5-89, 1 TD; Rose 4-37, 2 TDs; Cefalo
3-62; Vigorito 2-12; Hill 2-3.
San Diego: Winslow 13-166, 1 TD; Joiner 7-108; Chandler 6-106; Brooks 4-31, 2 TDs; Muncie 2-5;
Scales 1-17.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: L. Blackwood 1-8.
San Diego: Edwards 1-35; Buchanon 1-0.
NEW ENGLAND 0 3 3 7 – 13
MIAMI 0 14 7 7 – 28
SAN DIEGO 0 13 0 0 – 13
MIAMI 7 20 0 7 – 34
N.Y. JETS 0 0 0 0 – 0
MIAMI 0 0 7 7 – 14
MIAMI 7 10 0 0 – 17
WASHINGTON 0 10 3 14 – 27
SEATTLE 0 7 7 13 – 27
MIAMI 0 13 0 7 – 20
SEATTLE 0 10 0 0 – 10
MIAMI 7 7 14 3 – 31
M – Nathan, 14 run (von Schamann kick) 8/68 1-10:51
S – FG Johnson 27 7/29 2- 1:24
M – Cefalo, 34 pass from Marino (von Schamann kick) 4/60 2- 4:07
S – Largent, 56 pass from Krieg (Johnson kick) 4/70 2-11:37
M – Hardy, 3 pass from Marino (von Schamann kick) 13/76 3-10:35
M – Clayton, 33 pass from Marino (von Schamann kick) 2/33 3-12:35
M – FG von Schamann 37 8/69 4- 3:32
ATT. – 73,469
Seattle Miami
First Downs Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 8-2-6-0 22-8-12-2
Total Yards-Plays-Average 267-55-4.9 405-70-5.8
Rushes-Yards-Average 18-51-2.8 36-143-4.0
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 216-2-18 262-0-0
Passes Attempted-completed-lntercepted 35-20-0 34-21-2
Punts/Number-Average 7-37.0 3-37.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 4-20 1-5
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-1 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATlSTlCS
RUSHING – Miami: Nathan 18-76, 1 TD; Bennett 11-41; P. Johnson 6-22; Carter 1-4.
Seattle: Doornink 10-35; Hughes 7-14; Krieg 1-2.
PASSING – Miami: Marino 34-21-2, 262 yards, 3 TDs.
Seattle: Krieg 35-20-0, 234 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Miami: Clayton 5-75, 1 TD; Nathan 4-20; Hardy 3-48, 1 TD; Duper 3-32; Cefalo 2-43,
1 TD; Moore 2-11; Bennett 1-20; Rose 1-13.
Seattle: Largent 6-128, 1 TD; Doornink 6-23; Turner 3-38; Skansi 2-31; Hughes 1-8; C. Young 1-
5; Krieg 1-1.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: None.
Seattle: Harris 2-45.
SACKS – Miami: Betters 1; Brudzinski 1.
Seattle: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: von Schamann 43(WR), 37(WL).
Seattle: N. Johnson 41(WL).
MIAMI 10 6 0 0 – 16
SAN FRANCISCO 7 21 10 0 – 38
M – FG von Schamann 37 7/45 1- 7:36
SF – Monroe, 33 pass from Montana (Wersching kick) 8/78 1-11:48
M – Johnson, 2 pass from Marino (von Schamann kick) 6/70 1-14:15
SF – Craig, 8 pass from Montana (Wersching kick) 4/47 2- 3:26
SF – Montana, 6 run (Wersching kick) 6/55 2- 8:02
SF – Craig, 2 run (Wersching kick) 9/52 2-12:55
M – FG von Schamann 31 12/72 2-14:48
M – FG von Schamann 30 1/0 2-15:00
CLEVELAND 7 7 7 0 – 21
MIAMI 3 0 14 7 – 24
NEW ENGLAND 3 14 7 7 – 31
MIAMI 0 7 0 7 – 14
KANSAS CITY 3 7 6 0 – 16
MIAMI 0 3 0 14 – 17
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Smith 20-82; Logan 7-17; Paige 1-2; Marino 4-(-3).
Kansas City: Okoye 13-83; Word 9-13; McNair 2-7.
PASSING – Miami: Marino 30-19-0, 221 yards, 2 TDs.
Kansas City: DeBerg 30-17-1, 269 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Miami: Clayton 5-66, 1 TD; Paige 5-30, 1 TD; Duper 3-36; Edmunds 2-49; Smith 2-22;
Jensen 1-11; Martin 1-7.
Kansas City: Paige 8-142, 1 TD; McNair 3-22; Harry 2-59; Roberts 2-26; R. Thomas 1-15; Hayes 1-5.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Williams 1-0.
Kansas City: None.
SACKS – Miami: Griggs 1.
Kansas City: Smith 1.5; Cooper 0.5.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: Stoyanovich 57(S).
Kansas City: Lowery 52(S).
1990 AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF
BILLS 44, DOLPHINS 34 Rich Stadium
January 12, 1991 Orchard Park, NY
The Miami Dolphins saw the 1990 season come to an end with a 44-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an
AFC Divisional Playoff contest in the snow and ice at Rich Stadium. The game was an offensive shootout
MIAMI 3 14 3 14 – 34
BUFFALO 13 14 3 14 – 44
SAN DIEGO 0 0 0 0 – 0
MIAMI 0 21 0 10 – 31
ATT. – 71,224
San Diego Miami
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 10-3-7-0 18-9-9-0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 202-62-3.3 324-69-4.7
Rushes-Yards-Average 16-70-4.4 40-157-3.9
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 132-1-8 167-0-0
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 45-18-4 29-17-0
Punts/Number-Average 7-46.3 8-41.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 4-39 0-0
Fumbles/Number-Lost 3-1 3-1
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Craver 8-72, 1 TD; Humphrey 23-71; Parmalee 5-18; Clayton 1-0; Mitchell 1-(-1);
Saxon 2-(-3).
San Diego: Bieniemy 4-26; Butts 7-25; Humphries 1-10; Harmon 4-9.
PASSING – Miami: Marino 29-17-0, 167 yards, 3 TDs.
San Diego: Humphries 44-18-4, 140 yards, 0 TDs; Kidd 1-0-0, 0 yards, 0 TDs.
RECEIVING – Miami: Paige 5-14, 1 TD; Jackson 4-53, 2 TDs; Humphrey 4-30; Duper 3-57; Craver 1-13.
San Diego: Harmon 9-73; Walker 3-33; Lewis 2-12; Miller 2-12; Jefferson 1-10; Butts 1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Vincent 2-2; Oliver 1-21; Cox 1-7.
San Diego: None.
SACKS – Miami: Hunter 1.
San Diego: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
San Diego: None.
BUFFALO 3 10 10 6 – 29
MIAMI 3 0 0 7 - 10
ATT. – 72,703
Buffalo Miami
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 20-10-8-2 15-1-14-0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 358-73-4.9 276-60-4.6
Rushes-Yards-Average 48-182-3.8 11-33-3.0
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 176-1-1 243-4-25
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 24-17-2 45-22-2
Punts/Number-Average 2-34.5 4-37.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 3-20 5-40
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-0 4-3
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Humphrey 8-22; Craver 2-13; Marino 1-(-2).
Buffalo: Thomas 20-96; Davis 19-61, 1 TD; Lamb 1-16; Reed 2-6; Kelly 3-4; Gardner 3-(-1).
PASSING – Miami: Marino 45-22-2, 268 yards, 1 TD.
Buffalo: Kelly 24-17-2, 177 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Miami: Jackson 5-71; Humphrey 5-41; Martin 3-55; Clayton 3-32; Duper 2-36, 1 TD;
Banks 2-18; Craver 2-15.
Buffalo: Thomas 5-70, 1 TD; Davis 4-52; Reed 3-25; Lofton 2-19; McKeller 1-11; Metzelaars 1-6;
Gardner 1-(-6).
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: Brown 1-32; Oliver 1-0.
Buffalo: Hicks 1-31; Hansen 1-0.
SACKS – Miami: Coleman 1.
Buffalo: Smith 1.5; Hansen 1; Bennett 1; Talley 0.5.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Miami: None.
Buffalo: Christie 38(WL).
KANSAS CITY 14 3 0 0 – 17
MIAMI 7 10 10 0 – 27
MIAMI 7 14 0 0 – 21
SAN DIEGO 0 6 9 7 – 22
MIAMI 0 0 0 22 – 22
BUFFALO 10 14 3 10 – 37
ATT. – 73,103
Miami Buffalo
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 26-5-20-1 27-18-9-0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 502-80-6.3 536-74-7.2
Rushes-Yards-Average 14-70-5.0 52-341-6.6
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 432-0-0 195-0-0
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 66-34-3 22-12-2
Punts/Number-Average 3-38.3 4-34.5
Penalties/Number-Yards 4-15 5-29
Fumbles/Number-Lost 2-1 1-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Byars 4-22; Kidd 1-18; Parmalee 5-13; McDuffie 1-9; Kirby 2-8, 1 TD; Marino 1-0.
Buffalo: Thomas 25-158, 1 TD; Holmes 15-87, 1 TD; Tindale 4-68, 1 TD; Brooks 2-28; Tasker 2-7;
Kelly 3-(-3); Copeland 1-(-4).
PASSING – Miami: Marino 64-33-3, 422 yards, 2 TDs; Kosar 1-1-0, 10 yards, 0 TDs; McDuffie 1-0-
0, 0 yards, 0 TDs.
Buffalo: Kelly 22-12-2, 195 yards, 1 TD.
MIAMI 0 0 0 3 – 3
NEW ENGLAND 0 7 10 0 – 17
ATT. – 73,103
Miami New England
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 10-2-6-2 15-7-7-1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 162-64-2.5 228-66-3.5
Rushes-Yards-Average 17-42-2.5 31-108-3.5
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 120-4-21 120-3-19
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 43-17-2 32-16-0
Punts/Number-Average 7/37.4 7/36.7
Penalties/Number-Yards 5-21 5-31
Fumbles/Number-Lost 2-1 2-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Parmalee 9-22; Abdul-Jabbar 5-16; McPhail 1-4; Marino 1-2; Pritchett 1-(-2).
New England: Cullors 22-86; Grier 6-16; Bledsoe 2-4; Meggett 1-2.
PASSING – Miami: Marino 43-17-2, 141 yards, 0 TDs.
New England: Bledsoe 32-16-0, 139 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Miami: McPhail 5-28; L. Thomas 3-62; Parmalee 3-13; McDuffie 3-6; Perriman 1-13;
Jordan 1-11; Drayton 1-8.
New England: Glenn 4-57; Coates 4-25; Brown 2-32, 1 TD; Meggett 2-11; Jefferson 1-7; Purnell
1-4; Gash 1-3; Cullors 1-0.
BUFFALO 0 7 7 3 – 17
MIAMI 3 3 8 10 – 24
ATT. – 72,698
Buffalo Miami
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 23-7-13-3 25-10-10-5
Total Yards-Plays-Average 416-57-7.3 345-69-5.0
Rushes-Yards-Average 18-77-4.3 34-117-3.4
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 339-3-21 228-1-7
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 36-21-1 34-23-1
Punts/Number-Average 2/36.5 1/34.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 9-93 6-75
Fumbles/Number-Lost 4-4 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
MIAMI 0 3 0 0 – 3
DENVER 14 7 3 14 – 38
ATT. – 75,729
Miami Denver
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 14-1-11-2 24-13-10-1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 252-51-4.9 424-62-6.8
Rushes-Yards-Average 13-14-1.1 38-250-6.6
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 238-1-5 174-1-8
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 37-26-2 23-14-0
Punts/Number-Average 5/45.6 2/48.5
Penalties/Number-Yards 10-57 5-41
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-1 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Miami: Parmalee 7-14; Abdul-Jabbar 3-5; Huard 2-(-2); Pritchett 1-(-3).
Denver: Davis 21-199, 2 TDs; Loville 8-34, 1 TD; Elway 3-19; Brister 6 (-2).
PASSING – Miami: Marino 37-26-2, 243 yards, 0 TDs.
Denver: Elway 23-14-0, 182 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Miami: McDuffie 9-118; Parmalee 5-24; Gadsden 4-36; L. Thomas 3-31; Pritchett 3-
23; Jacquet 1-6; Abdul-Jabbar 1-5.
Denver: Sharpe 5-38; R. Smith 4-71, 1 TD; McCaffrey 3-52; Griffith 1-14; Davis 1-7.
INTERCEPTIONS – Miami: None.
MIAMI 3 0 10 7 – 20
SEATTLE 7 3 7 0 – 17
ATT. – 66,170
Miami Seattle
First Downs/Total-Rush.-Pass.-Pen. 18-7-10-1 12-0-10-2
Total Yards-Plays-Average 299-68-4.4 171-56-3.1
Rushes-Yards-Average 37-108-2.9 20-41-2.1
Net Yards Passing-Times Thrown-Yards Lost 191-1-5 130-6-32
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 30-17-0 30-14-2
Punts/Number-Average 8/41.3 7/47.9
Penalties/Number-Yards 6-67 2-10
Fumbles/Number-Lost 0-0 0-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
MIAMI 0 7 0 0 – 7
JACKSONVILLE 24 17 14 7 – 62
INDIANAPOLIS 3 11 0 3 0 – 17
MIAMI 0 0 7 10 6 – 23
ATT. – 73,193
Indianapolis Miami
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass-Pen. 14/6-8-0 26/16-10-0
Third Down Efficiency 2-11/18.2 8-17/47.1
Total Yards-Plays-Average 293-55-5.3 434-84-5.2
Rushes-Yards-Average 23-99-4.3 48-258-5.4
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 194-0-0 176-2-9
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 32-17-0 34-19-3
Punts/Number-Average 4-42.8 3-46
MIAMI 0 0 0 0 – 0
OAKLAND 10 10 7 0 – 27
BALTIMORE 0 7 7 6 – 20
MIAMI 3 0 0 0 – 3
BALTIMORE 3 10 7 7 – 27
MIAMI 3 0 0 6 – 9
ATT. – 74,240
Baltimore Miami
First Downs/Total-Rush-Pass Pe. 16/8-7-1 18/5-11-2
Third Down Efficiency 5-12/41.7 2-10/20.0
Total Yards-Plays-Average 286-56-5.1 276-62-4.5
Rushes-Yards-Average 33-151-4.6 21-52-2.5
Net Yards Passing-Sacked-Yards Lost 135-0-0 224-3-28
Passes Attempted-Completed-Intercepted 23-9-0 38-25-4
Punts/Number-Average 5-43.4 3-44.0
Penalties/Number-Yards 7-59 4-34
Fumbles/Number-Lost 1-1 2-1
Time of Possession 26:34 33:26
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING – Baltimore: McClain 19-75, 1 TD; McGahee 7-62; Flacco 5-8, 1 TD; Neal 1-4; T. Smith 1-2.
Miami: Brown 12-19; Williams 4-17; Polite 3-15; Cobbs 1-1; Pennington 1-0.
PASSING – Baltimore: Flacco 23-9-0, 135 yards.
Miami: Pennington 38-25-4, 252 yards, 1 TD.
RECEIVING – Baltimore: Mason 4-71; Clayton 2-16; Heap 1-31; McGahee 1-9; Neal 1-8.
Miami: Brown 6-43, 1 TD; Ginn 5-38; Cobbs 4-55; London 4-38; Martin 3-16; Bess 2-54; Williams 1-8.
INTERCEPTIONS – Baltimore: Reed 2-76 yards, 1 TD; Leonhard 1-20 yards; Washington 1-12 yards;
Miami: None.
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Baltimore: Suggs 1-0 yards.
Miami: Porter 1-5 yards.
SACKS – Baltimore: Pryce 1; Suggs 1; Leonhard 0.5; Nakamura 0.5.
Miami: None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS – Baltimore: None.
Miami: None.
RUSHING
PLAYER GAMES ATT. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1. Larry Csonka 12 225 891 4.0 49 9
2. Tony Nathan 11 118 454 3.8 26 3
3. Mercury Morris 10 95 440 4.6 27 1
4. Jim Kiick 11 115 391 3.4 27 6
5. Andra Franklin 6 93 335 3.6 29 2
6. Lamar Smith 3 54 219 4.1 24 2
7. Sammie Smith 2 41 181 4.4 17 0
8. Woody Bennett 10 59 179 3.0 17 4
9. Bernie Parmalee 7 53 150 2.8 16 1
10. Karim Abdul-Jabbar 3 35 116 3.3 18 1
11. J.J. Johnson 5 38 107 2.8 18 1
12. David Woodley 5 17 102 6.0 12 1
13. Aaron Craver 4 12 98 8.2 25t 1
Bob Griese 12 15 98 8.2 25 1
15. Bobby Humphrey 2 31 93 3.0 15 0
16. Benny Malone 3 14 83 5.9 23t 1
17. Jay Fiedler 3 13 71 5.5 11 0
18. Joe Carter 4 9 66 7.3 19 0
19. Pete Johnson 3 16 61 3.8 14 0
20. Ron Davenport 2 9 54 6.0 31t 2
21. David Overstreet 1 9 50 5.6 13 0
22. Irving Spikes 3 9 49 5.4 23 0
23. Leroy Harris 1 9 43 4.8 09 0
24. Delvin Williams 2 21 42 2.0 09 0
25. Autry Denson 4 16 41 2.6 17 0
26. Larry Seiple 11 1 37 37.0 37 0
27. Paul Warfield 11 4 34 8.5 25 0
28. O.J. McDuffie 10 3 31 10.3 19 0
29. Marc Logan 2 12 23 1.9 07 0
30. Keith Byars 1 4 22 5.5 10 0
31. Ronnie Brown 1 12 19 1.6 06 0
32. John Kidd 4 1 18 18.0 18 0
33. Don Nottingham 6 2 17 8.5 12 0
Tom Vigorito 7 4 17 4.3 06 0
Ricky Williams 1 4 17 4.3 07 0
36. Stanley Pritchett 5 8 16 2.0 07 0
37. Lousaka Polite 1 3 15 5.0 11 0
38. Travis Minor 1 5 14 2.8 05 0
39. Gary Davis 1 2 12 6.0 09 0
40. Tom Orosz 5 1 11 11.0 11 0
41. Ray Lucas 1 1 10 10.0 10 0
42. Eddie Hill 12 3 8 2.7 04 0
Terry Kirby 1 2 8 4.0 07 1
Charles Leigh 9 1 8 8.0 08 0
45. Nat Moore 13 1 7 7.0 07 0
46. Tony Martin 8 1 6 6.0 06 0
47. Jerris McPhail 1 1 4 4.0 04 0
48. John Avery 2 1 3 3.0 03 0
Earl Morrall 2 4 3 0.8 03 0
50. Tony Paige 4 1 2 2.0 02 0
51. Patrick Cobbs 1 1 1 1.0 01 0
Duriel Harris 7 1 1 1.0 01 0
Dan Marino 18 15 1 0.1 05 1
54. Norm Bulaich 2 2 0 0.0 00 0
Mark Clayton 10 1 0 0.0 00 0
Damon Huard 4 3 0 0.0 02 0
Chad Pennington 1 1 0 0.0 00 0
58. Scott Mitchell 2 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0
59. Don Strock 13 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0
SCORING
PLAYER GAMES TD TDR TDP TDRT FG PAT PTS.
1. Garo Yepremian 12 0 0 0 0 12 28 64
2. Larry Csonka 12 10 9 1 0 0 0 60
3. Uwe von Schamann 10 0 0 0 0 9 32 59
4. Pete Stoyanovich 7 0 0 0 0 7 19 40
5. Jim Kiick 11 6 6 0 0 0 0 36
6. Olindo Mare 8 0 0 0 0 9 6 33
7. Mark Duper 10 5 0 5 0 0 0 30
Tony Nathan 11 5 3 2 0 0 0 30
9. Woody Bennett 10 4 4 0 0 0 0 240
Bruce Hardy 13 4 0 4 0 0 0 24
Keith Jackson 4 4 0 4 0 0 0 24
Nat Moore 13 4 0 3 1 0 0 24
Paul Warfield 11 4 0 4 0 0 0 24
14. Mark Clayton 10 3 0 3 0 0 0 18
Dan Johnson 5 3 0 3 0 0 0 18
16. Jimmy Cefalo 10 2 0 2 0 0 0 12
Ron Davenport 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 12
Andra Franklin 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 12
Oronde Gadsden 7 2 0 2 0 0 0 12
Tony Paige 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 12
Joe Rose 11 2 0 2 0 0 0 12
Lamar Smith 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 12
23. O.J. McDuffie 10 1 0 1 0 0 0 8#
24. Fuad Reveiz 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 8
25. Karim Abdul-Jabbar 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 6
Dick Anderson 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 6
INTERCEPTIONS
PLAYER GAMES NO. YDS. AVG. LG TD
1. Dick Anderson 11 5 107 21.4 62 1
2. Jake Scott 11 4 76 19.0 55 0
Gerald Small 7 4 42 10.5 18 0
A.J. Duhe 11 4 36 9.0 35 1
Glenn Blackwood 11 4 27 6.8 19 0
Lyle Blackwood 9 4 11 2.8 08 0
7. Curtis Johnson 11 3 43 14.3 33 0
Troy Vincent 5 3 2 0.7 02 0
9. J.B. Brown 7 2 56 28.0 32 0
Brock Marion 7 2 50 25.0 31 0
Nick Buoniconti 11 2 38 19.0 32 0
Don McNeal 10 2 36 18.0 20 0
Louis Oliver 5 2 21 10.5 21 0
Mike Kolen 10 2 16 8.0 11 0
Doug Swift 11 2 12 6.0 12 0
Jarvis Williams 4 2 0 0.0 00 0
16. William Judson 10 1 34 34.0 34 0
Bob Matheson 12 1 29 29.0 29 0
Gene Atkins 3 1 26 26.0 26 0
Frankie Smith 2 1 14 14.0 14 0
Bryan Cox 5 1 7 7.0 07 0
Terrell Buckley 6 1 6 6.0 06 0
Paul Lankford 12 1 2 2.0 02 0
Calvin Jackson 6 1 0 0.0 00 0
Michael Stewart 3 1 0 0.0 00 0
572 • Honors
Jake Scott (safety) – Writers 1972, 1975; AP 1972; NEA 1972-73.
Keith Sims (guard) – AP 1994.
Bill Stanfill (defensive end) – Writers 1974; NEA 1974; PFW 1973.
Dwight Stephenson (center) – AP 1983.
Pete Stoyanovich (kicker) – AP 1990; NEA 1992.
Patrick Surtain (cornerback) – AP 2003.
Jason Taylor (defensive end) – AP 2001.
Zach Thomas (linebacker) – AP 2001, 2005; FD 2003.
Uwe von Schamann (kicker) – AP 1982.
Paul Warfield (wide receiver) – AP 1972; Writers 1973; NEA 1973; PFW 1973.
Richmond Webb (tackle) – AP 1993, 1995.
Delvin Williams (running back) – NEA 1978.
† Writers discontinued Second Team in 1976
* All-NFL of the 1980s selected by Hall of Fame
ALL-AFC SELECTIONS*
Dick Anderson (safety) – AP 1972-73; UPI 1972-73; SN 1972-74; PFW 1973.
Trace Armstrong (defensive end) – PFW 2000.
Bob Baumhower (defensive tackle) – SN 1979; PFW 1979, 1981, 1983; UPI 1981-83.
Doug Betters (defensive end) – UPI 1983; PFW 1983.
Nick Buoniconti (linebacker) – AP 1972.
Mark Clayton (wide receiver) – PFW 1984; UPI 1985.
Bryan Cox (linebacker) – UPI 1992; FN 1992.
Larry Csonka (fullback) – PFW 1970, 1973; AP 1972-73; UPI 1971-73; SN 1971-73.
Vern Den Herder (defensive end) – AP 1972.
A.J. Duhe (linebacker) – UPI 1981.
Mark Duper (wide receiver) – UPI 1984.
Norm Evans (tackle) – AP 1973; SN 1974.
Manny Fernandez (defensive tackle) – SN 1971.
Roy Foster (guard) – UPI 1985-86; PFW 1986.
Irving Fryar (wide receiver) – UPI 1994.
Bob Griese (quarterback) – SN 1970-71, 1973; AP 1971; UPI 1971, 1977; PFW 1971, 1977.
Duriel Harris (kick returner) – PFW 1976.
Larry Izzo (special teamer) – PFW 2000.
Keith Jackson (tight end) – UPI 1992.
Bob Kuechenberg (guard) – PFW 1974, 1978; SN 1975, 1978 (tackle).
Jim Langer (center) – PFW 1973-77; AP 1974-76; UPI 1973-77; SN 1973-77.
Larry Little (guard) – AP 1971-75; UPI 1971-75; SN 1971-74; PFW 1971, 1973, 1975.
Sam Madison (cornerback) – FN 1998-99; PFW 1999-01.
Olindo Mare (kicker) – PFW 1999.
Dan Marino (quarterback) – UPI 1983-86, 1992, 1994; FN 1992, 1994; PFW 1983-86.
Brock Marion (safety) – PFW 2000.
Nat Moore (wide receiver) – PFW 1977; SN 1977; UPI 1977.
Earl Morrall (quarterback) – AP 1972; SN 1972.
Tony Nathan (punt returner) – SN 1979.
Ed Newman (guard) – UPI 1982-84; PFW 1984.
John Offerdahl (linebacker) – UPI 1986, 1988, 1990; PFW 1986; FN 1990.
Adewale Ogunleye (defensive end) – PFW 2003.
Louis Oliver (safety) – UPI 1992.
Reggie Roby (punter) – UPI 1984-85, 1991; PFW 1984-85, 1987; FN 1991.
Jake Scott (safety) – FN 1970; AP 1971-75; UPI 1971-73, 1975; SN 1972-73, 1975; PFW 1974.
Keith Sims (guard) – UPI 1994; FN 1994.
Bill Stanfill (defensive end) – UPI 1971-74; AP 1972-74; SN 1972-74; PFW 1973.
Dwight Stephenson (center) – UPI 1983-87; PFW 1983-87; FN 1983, 1986-87.
Pete Stoyanovich (kicker) – UPI 1992.
Patrick Surtain (cornerback) – PFW 2002-03; FD 2003.
Jason Taylor (defensive end) – PFW 2000, 2002, 2006; FN 2000.
Zach Thomas (linebacker) – PFW 2002, 2006.
Matt Turk (punter) – FN 2001.
Fulton Walker (kick returner) – PFW 1983.
Paul Warfield (wide receiver) – AP 1971-73; UPI 1971, 1973; SN 1970-73; PFW 1971, 1973-74.
Richmond Webb (tackle) – UPI 1992-95; FN 1992-94.
Delvin Williams (running back) – UPI 1978; SN 1978; PFW 1978.
Ricky Williams (running back) – PFW 2002.
Garo Yepremian (kicker) – PFW 1971, 1973; SN 1971, 1973; AP 1973.
*Only UPI, PFW and FN continue to choose All-AFC
KEY TO AWARDS
AP – Associated Press; UPI – United Press International; NEA – Newspaper Enterprise Association; SN – Sporting News;
PFW – Pro Football Weekly; Writers – Pro Football Writers; FN – Football News; FD – Football Digest; SI – Sports Illustrated.
Honors • 573
PRO BOWL SELECTIONS
(Starters Capitalized)
1970 – RB Larry Csonka, QB Bob Griese, WR Paul Warfield.
1971 – RB LARRY CSONKA, QB BOB GRIESE, G Larry Little, RB Mercury Morris, S Jake Scott
(dnp), DE Bill Stanfill, WR PAUL WARFIELD.
1972 – S Dick Anderson, LB Nick Buoniconti (dnp), RB Larry Csonka (dnp), T Norm Evans, G LARRY
LITTLE, RB Mercury Morris, S JAKE SCOTT, DE Bill Stanfill (dnp), WR Paul Warfield (dnp).
1973 – S DICK ANDERSON, LB Nick Buoniconti, RB Larry Csonka (dnp), QB Bob Griese, C JIM
LANGER, G LARRY LITTLE, T Wayne Moore (dnp), RB Mercury Morris (dnp), S JAKE
SCOTT, DE Bill Stanfill (dnp), WR Paul Warfield (dnp), K GARO YEPREMIAN.
1974 – S DICK ANDERSON, RB Larry Csonka, T Norm Evans, QB Bob Griese, G Bob Kuechenberg,
C JIM LANGER, G LARRY LITTLE, DE BILL STANFILL, S Jake Scott (dnp), WR Paul Warfield.
1975 – G BOB KUECHENBERG, C JIM LANGER, S JAKE SCOTT.
1976 – C JIM LANGER.
1977 – QB BOB GRIESE, G Bob Kuechenberg, C JIM LANGER, WR NAT MOORE.
1978 – QB Bob Griese, G Bob Kuechenberg, C Jim Langer, RB DELVIN WILLIAMS, K GAROYEPREMIAN.
1979 – DT BOB BAUMHOWER, LB Kim Bokamper, S Tim Foley.
1980 – NO SELECTIONS.
1981 – DT BOB BAUMHOWER, G Ed Newman.
1982 – DT Bob Baumhower, RB Andra Franklin, G Ed Newman (dnp), G Bob Kuechenberg1.
1983 – DT BOB BAUMHOWER, DE DOUG BETTERS, WR Mark Duper, G Bob Kuechenberg2, QB
DAN MARINO (dnp), G ED NEWMAN, C DWIGHT STEPHENSON.
1984 – DT Bob Baumhower (dnp), WR Mark Clayton, LB A.J. Duhe, WR MARK DUPER, QB DAN
MARINO, G ED NEWMAN, P REGGIE ROBY, C DWIGHT STEPHENSON.
1985 – WR Mark Clayton, G Roy Foster, QB DAN MARINO (dnp), C DWIGHT STEPHENSON.
1986 – WR Mark Clayton3, WR Mark Duper (dnp), G Roy Foster, QB DAN MARINO (dnp), LB JOHN
OFFERDAHL, C DWIGHT STEPHENSON (dnp).
1987 – QB Dan Marino (dnp), LB John Offerdahl, C Dwight Stephenson (dnp).
1988 – WR Mark Clayton, LB JOHN OFFERDAHL (dnp), NT Brian Sochia4.
1989 – TE Ferrell Edmunds, LB JOHN OFFERDAHL, P REGGIE ROBY.
1990 – DE Jeff Cross, TE Ferrell Edmunds, LB JOHN OFFERDAHL, T Richmond Webb.
1991 – WR MARK CLAYTON, QB Dan Marino (dnp), T Richmond Webb.
1992 – LB BRYAN COX, TE KEITH JACKSON (dnp), QB DAN MARINO, T RICHMOND WEBB.
1993 – FB Keith Byars, WR Irving Fryar5, TE Keith Jackson (dnp), G Keith Sims, T RICHMOND WEBB.
1994 – LB Bryan Cox, WR Irving Fryar, QB DAN MARINO (dnp), G KEITH SIMS, T RICHMOND WEBB.
1995 – LB Bryan Cox, QB DAN MARINO (dnp), G KEITH SIMS, T RICHMOND WEBB.
1996 – T Richmond Webb.
1997 – NO SELECTIONS.
1998 – DT TIM BOWENS (dnp).
1999 – CB SAM MADISON, K OLINDO MARE, LB ZACH THOMAS6.
2000 – DE TRACE ARMSTRONG, ST Larry Izzo, CB SAM MADISON, S Brock Marion, C Tim Ruddy7,
DE JASON TAYLOR, LB Zach Thomas8.
2001 – CB SAM MADISON (dnp), LB Zach Thomas (dnp).
2002 – DT Tim Bowens, CB Sam Madison , S Brock Marion, CB PATRICK SURTAIN (dnp), DE JASON
9
574 • Honors
NAT MOORE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
1987 – CB Don McNeal S Brock Marion, CB Patrick Surtain, C
1988 – K Fuad Reveiz 1999 – Jerry Wilson, S Shawn Wooden
1989 – LB John Offerdahl 2000 – DE Trace Armstrong, DE Jason Taylor, LB
1990 – LB John Offerdahl 20 Zach Thomas
1991 – FB Tony Paige 2001 – LB Twan Russell
1992 – S Liffort Hobley 2002 – LB Tommy Hendricks
1993 – LB John Offerdahl 2003 – S Shawn Wooden
1994 – LB Bryan Cox 2004 – CB Sam Madison
1995 – LB Bryan Cox 2005 – WR Wes Welker
1996 – QB Dan Marino 2006 – S Renaldo Hill
1997 – S Shawn Wooden 2007 – T Vernon Carey, TE Justin Peelle
1998 – QB Dan Marino 2008 – LB Akin Ayodele
1999 – CB Terrell Buckley, CB Ray Hill,
S Calvin Jackson, CB Greg Jeffries,
Honors • 575
1997 – LB Derrick Rodgers, Sports Illustrated (NFL Defensive)
2001 – WR Chris Chambers, FN, FD (NFL Offensive)
576 • Honors
AFL ALL-STAR GAME
(1966-69)
1966 – DE Ed Cooke, LB Tom Erlandson, CB Jimmy Warren, S Willie West
1967 – LB John Bramlett, WR Jack Clancy, QB Bob Griese, CB Dick Westmoreland
1968 – QB Bob Griese, RB Jim Kiick, WR Karl Noonan
1969 – George Wilson (coach), LB Nick Buoniconti, C Tom Goode, RB Jim Kiick, G Larry Little, DE
Bill Stanfill
Honors • 577
TE Bruce Hardy (1978-89) LB John Offerdahl (1986-93)
G Bob Kuechenberg (1970-84) LB Nick Buoniconti (1969-76)
G Larry Little (1969-80) CB Tim Foley (1970-80)
T Norm Evans (1966-75) CB Don McNeal (1980-89)
T Jon Giesler (1979-88) S Dick Anderson (1968-77)
C Dwight Stephenson (1980-87) S Jake Scott (1970-75)
K Garo Yepremian (1970-78) P Reggie Roby (1983-92)
(Greatest Game - San Diego 41 at Miami 38 (OT) on Jan. 2, 1982)
1985 1994
Player of the Week (3) Player of the Week (5)
QB Dan Marino (Week 4 at Denver) – Offense QB Dan Marino (Week 1 vs. New England) – Offense
QB Dan Marino (Week 14 at Green Bay) – Offense K Pete Stoyanovich (Week 9 at New England) –
S Glenn Blackwood (Week 15 vs. Buffalo) – Defense Special Teams
WR Mark Ingram (Week 13 at N.Y. Jets) – Offense
1986 RB Bernie Parmalee (Week 15 vs. Kansas City) –
Offense
Player of the Week (2) QB Dan Marino (AFC First-Round Playoff Game vs.
LB John Offerdahl (Week 8 at Indianapolis) – Defense Kansas City) – Offense (NFL)
QB Dan Marino (Week 15 at L.A. Rams) – Offense
Player of the Month (1)
QB Dan Marino (November) – Offense
1995
Player of the Week (2)
1987 QB Dan Marino (Week 14 vs. Atlanta) – Offense
CB Terrell Buckley (Week 17 at St. Louis) – Defense
Player of the Week (2)
RB Troy Stradford (Week 11 at Dallas) – Offense
WR Mark Duper (Week 15 vs. Washington) – Offense
1996
Player of the Week (2)
1988 RB Karim Abdul-Jabbar (Week 1 vs. New England) –
Offense
Player of the Week (3) K Joe Nedney (Week 16 vs. Buffalo) – Special Teams
LB Mark Brown (Week 5 vs. Minnesota) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 7 vs. San Diego) – Offense Rookie of the Month (1)
QB Dan Marino (Week 15 vs. Cleveland) – Offense LB Zach Thomas (October) – Defense
Player of the Month (1)
QB Dan Marino (October) – Offense
1997
Player of the Week (3)
1989 S Shawn Wooden (Week 1 vs. Indianapolis) – Defense
LB Derrick Rodgers (Week 7 at N.Y. Jets) – Defense
Player of the Week (3) CB Terrell Buckley (Week 15 vs. Detroit) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 2 at New England) – Offense
S Louis Oliver (Week 5 vs. Cleveland) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 10 at N.Y. Jets) – Offense
1998
Player of the Week (2)
1990 LB Robert Jones (Week 11 at Carolina) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 16 vs. Denver) – Offense
Player of the Week (3)
RB Sammie Smith (Week 1 at New England) – Offense Player of the Month (2)
QB Dan Marino (Week 14 vs. Philadelphia) – Offense LB Zach Thomas (September) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (AFC First-Round Playoff Game vs. LB Robert Jones (December) – Defense
Kansas City) – Offense (NFL)
Player of the Month (1)
1999
LB John Offerdahl & DE Jeff Cross (October) – Defense Player of the Week (9)
QB Dan Marino (Week 1 at Denver) – Offense
1991 CB Sam Madison (Week 2 vs. Arizona) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 5 at Indianapolis) – Offense
Player of the Week (1) CB Sam Madison (Week 6 at New England) – Defense
QB Dan Marino (Week 15 vs. Cincinnati) – Offense K Olindo Mare (Week 6 at New England) – Special Teams
PR Nate Jacquet (Week 8 at Oakland) – Special Teams
1992 CB Sam Madison (Week 9 vs. Tennessee) – Defense
Player of the Week (3) K Olindo Mare (Week 15 vs. San Diego) – Special Teams
LB Bryan Cox (Week 4 at Seattle) – Defense DE Trace Armstrong (AFC First-Round Playoff Game
S Louis Oliver (Week 5 at Buffalo) – Defense vs. Seattle) – Defense (NFL)
CB Troy Vincent (AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Player of the Month (1)
San Diego) – Defense (NFL) K Olindo Mare (October) – Special Teams
Player of the Month (1)
LB Bryan Cox (September) – Defense
2002 2007
Player of the Week (5) Player of the Week (1)
DE Jason Taylor (Week 6 at Denver) – Defense QB Cleo Lemon (Week 15 vs. Baltimore) – Offense
DE Adewale Ogunleye (Week 11 vs. Baltimore) –
Defense 2008
RB Ricky Williams (Week 12 vs. San Diego) – Offense Player of the Week (3)
RB Ricky Williams (Week 14 vs. Chicago) – Offense RB Ronnie Brown (Week 3 at New England) – Offense
DE Jason Taylor (Week 15 vs. Oakland) – Defense QB Chad Pennington (Week 8 vs. Buffalo) – Offense
K Dan Carpenter (Week 14 vs. Buffalo at Toronto) –
Special Teams
Player of the Month (2)
Player of the Month (1)
DE Jason Taylor (October) – Defense
LB Joey Porter (October) – Defense
DE Jason Taylor (November) – Defense
K Dan Carpenter (November) – Special Teams
2003
Player of the Week (3)
DE Adewale Ogunleye (Week 3 vs. Buffalo) – Defense
DE Jason Taylor (Week 12 vs. Washington) – Defense
LEAGUE LEADERS
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
Year Player Total
POINTS 1971 Paul Warfield .............................. 11
Year Player Total 1977 Nat Moore .................................. 12
1971 Garo Yepremian .......................... 117 1984 Mark Clayton ............................ 18
1992 Pete Stoyanovich ........................ 124 1988 Mark Clayton ............................ 14
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS FIELD GOALS
Year Player Total Year Player Total
1984 Mark Clayton .............................. 18 1991 Pete Stoyanovich ........................ 31
(tied, Marcus Allen of L.A. Raiders) (tied, Chip Lohmiller of Washington)
1997 Karim Abdul-Jabbar .................... 16 1992 Pete Stoyanovich ........................ 30
(tied, Chip Lohmiller of Washington)
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1999 Olindo Mare ................................ 39*
Year Player Total
1972 Mercury Morris............................ 12 RUSHING
1997 Karim Abdul-Jabbar .................... 15 Year Player Total
(tied, Terrell Davis of Denver) 2002 Ricky Williams ............................1,853
BORN: 1/4/30
COLLEGE: John Carroll ’51
PLAYER: 1951-57
ASSISTANT COACH: 1960-62
HEAD COACH: 1963-95
DOLPHINS HEAD COACH: 1970-95
YEAR INDUCTED: 1997
On July 26, 1997, Don Shula capped an illustrious career when he was inducted into the
Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, following his election into that shrine on January
25, 1997, his first year of eligibility. Shula’s unanimous election to the Hall was the ultimate
honor in a career full of record-setting accomplishments.
Starting with the 1996 season, Shula has served as Vice-Chairman of the Miami Dolphins,
having been named to that position on January 5, 1996. This year marks his 40th season with
the Dolphins, a tenure that started when he was named head coach of the club in 1970. He
was enshrined on the Dolphin Honor Roll at Dolphin Stadium on November 25, 1996.
Shula’s record as head coach of the Dolphins (1970-95) and before that as head coach of
the Baltimore Colts (1963-69) is unmatched in National Football League history. In 1995 he
concluded his 33rd season as an NFL head coach and his 26th season as head coach of the
Dolphins. He owns a career record of 347-173-6 (.665), including a regular season mark of
328-156-6 (.676), and is the winningest coach in NFL history. On November 14, 1993 in
Philadelphia, when the Dolphins defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 19-14, Shula won his 325th
career game, moving him past the immortal George Halas (324-151-31) and setting an NFL
record for most career victories, a mark once thought to be unreachable. Shula’s 328 regular
season wins also is an NFL record, surpassing Halas’ former NFL mark of 318 regular season
victories. Shula and Halas are the only NFL coaches to win 300 or more career games, as
Shula recorded his 300th career win on September 22, 1991, with a 16-13 triumph over Green
Bay in just his 29th year as an NFL head coach, as compared to 36 seasons for Halas to
accomplish that feat.
In addition, Shula won Super Bowl titles in 1972 and 1973, one of only six coaches in NFL
history to win consecutive Super Bowls. His 1972 team went 17-0, recording the only
undefeated season in NFL annals. He has appeared in more Super Bowls (six) than any other
coach, and is one of only two coaches (along with Buffalo’s Marv Levy) to reach the Super
Bowl three straight seasons (1971-73). He also advanced to the Super Bowl with the Dolphins
in 1982 and 1984, as well as in 1968 as head coach of the Colts.
A remarkable 20 times in 33 seasons, Shula’s teams reached the playoffs. His teams won
at least ten games 21 times in those 33 years, and he suffered only two losing seasons (6-8
in 1976 and 6-10 in 1988) in that span. He averaged more than ten wins per season in his
career (347 wins in 33 years as a head coach), and he was the youngest coach to win 100,
200 and 300 games.
During Shula’s tenure with the Dolphins, from the time he replaced George Wilson on
February 18, 1970 to become the franchise’s second-ever head coach through his final season
in 1995, his winning percentage of .658 (257-133-2) during that time was the best record in all
of professional sports. The Dolphins either won or shared first place in the AFC East 15 times
in the 26 years under Shula, and reached the playoffs 16 times. His ultimate achievement was
the NFL’s only unbeaten, untied record of 17-0 in 1972, capped by a 14-7 win over the
Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. He won a second consecutive Super Bowl title in
1973, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII, and compiled an overall record
of 32-2 in those back-to-back seasons, a two-year mark that has yet to be surpassed.
Before joining the Dolphins, Shula spent seven years (1963-69) as head coach of the
Baltimore Colts. In that span he compiled a record of 73-26-4 (.728) and advanced to the
NICK BUONICONTI
LINEBACKER 85
BORN: 1/15/40
COLLEGE: Notre Dame ’52
NFL: 1962-71
DOLPHINS: 1969-76
YEAR INDUCTED: 2001
Nick Buoniconti, the driving force of the Dolphins’ famed “No-Name Defense,” inspired his
teammates with his outstanding play and fiery leadership. During his seven years with the
Dolphins the team advanced to three straight Super Bowls (1971-73) and won twice (1972,
1973), with one of those wins coming after their unparalleled undefeated season in 1972.
Buoniconti was only 5-11 and 220 pounds and was considered to be too small to play middle
linebacker. However, as many coaches noted, he always “played bigger than his size” during a
stellar 14-year career with the Dolphins and the Boston Patriots.
The only member of the Dolphins defense to be elected to the Hall of Fame, Buoniconti
joined the team in 1969 after playing seven seasons with the Patriots. During his tenure with
the Dolphins, he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player three times (1969, 1970, 1973)
and was named to the AFL All-Star game in 1969 and was selected to two Pro Bowls (1973,
1974) following the merger of the two leagues. In 1990, he was voted as a linebacker on the
Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary all-time team, and on November 18, 1991, he was enshrined on
the Dolphin Honor Roll at Dolphin Stadium.
Before joining the Dolphins, Buoniconti helped the Patriots capture the 1963 AFL Eastern
Division title, and he played in five AFL All-Star games. Overall in his 14-year career, he played
in 183 games and recorded 32 career interceptions. He was named to the All-Time AFL team
in 1970, and overall was named a first team All-AFL/AFC choice eight times.
A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, Buoniconti had an outstanding collegiate career at
Notre Dame. Following his retirement from the Dolphins, he and his son, Marc, were the driving
ADDITIONAL STATS
Sacks: 2 in 1969, 1 in 1971, 1 in 1972, 1 in 1973, 1 in 1976 1 for 16 yards in 1971;
Touchdowns: 1 fumble recovery in 1973 in 1970; 4 in 1971 (P-2)
Kickoff Returns: 1 for 8 yards in 1962
Blocked Kicks: 1 PAT in 1976
LARRY CSONKA
FULLBACK 39
BORN: 12/25/46
COLLEGE: Syracuse ’68
NFL: 1968-74, 1976-79
DOLPHINS: 1968-74, 1979
YEAR INDUCTED: 1987
Larry Csonka ranks as the Dolphins’ all-time leading rusher with 1,506 carries for 6,737
yards (4.5 average) and 53 TDs. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, he put together three
consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (1971-73) as Miami advanced to the Super Bowl each year.
Csonka shined in those three Super Bowls, averaging 6.3 yards a carry and going over 100
yards rushing in two of them. Originally drafted in the first round out of Syracuse in 1968, he
was named the MVP of Super Bowl Vlll after carrying 33 times for 145 yards and two
touchdowns as the Dolphins steamrolled the Minnesota Vikings, 24-7, for their second straight
NFL title. Called a “modern-day Bronko Nagurski” by Dolphins coach Don Shula, “Zonk” also
played three seasons with the N.Y. Giants (1976-78) and one year with the Memphis
Southmen of the World Football League (1975). His career rushing totals in the NFL, which
placed him sixth on the league’s all-time rushing list when he retired, are: 1,891 carries for
8,081 yards (4.3 average) and 64 TDs. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his second year
BOB GRIESE
QUARTERBACK 12
BORN: 2/3/45
COLLEGE: Purdue ’67
NFL: 1967-80
DOLPHINS: 1967-80
YEAR INDUCTED: 1990
He was unquestionably the “thinking man’s quarterback.” Bob Griese, renowned for his poised
leadership and ingenious play-calling, sustained the Dolphin offense with a flair for winning from
1967-80.
The bespectacled quarterback became the 14th passer in the NFL’s exclusive 25,000-yard
club in 1980. On the same day he reached that milestone, he suffered a shoulder injury which
ultimately forced his retirement on June 25, 1981. His No. 12 jersey became the first in Dolphins
history to be retired, on May 6, 1982, in ceremonies at the team’s annual awards banquet. In
1990 he was also voted the quarterback on the Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary all-time team, and
on November 19, 1990, he was enshrined on the Dolphin Honor Roll at Land Shark Stadium.
Including playoffs, he had a .681 winning percentage (88-41-1) under Coach Don Shula.
“Cornerstone of the franchise,” Dolphin founder Joe Robbie called him. He was a consensus All-
Pro quarterback in 1971 and 1977, made six appearances in the Pro Bowl and was voted the
team’s Most Valuable Player six times by South Florida media.
After becoming eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame in 1985, Griese was named as a
finalist all five years before being elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990.
“He’s probably the most unselfish guy I’ve ever been around,” Shula said. “He got as much of
a thrill calling the right running play for a touchdown as he did connecting on a bomb. That’s just
his makeup.”
JIM LANGER
CENTER 62
BORN: 5/16/48
COLLEGE: S. Dakota St. ’70
NFL: 1970-81
DOLPHINS: 1970-79
YEAR INDUCTED: 1987
Jim Langer was the anchor of the Miami offensive line during the Dolphins’ championship
years of the 1970s. Coming out of South Dakota State in 1970, he was signed as a free agent
by Cleveland but was released on the final cut. Langer was picked up on waivers by the
Dolphins and, after spending most of the year on the taxi squad, played in the final five games
of 1970, mainly on special teams. After serving as a backup at center the following season, he
won the starting job in 1972, which he would hold until sidelined with a knee injury in 1979. A
consensus All-Pro from 1973-77, Langer was a six-time Pro Bowl selection (five times as a
starter). Over a 10-year period from 1970-79, he played in 128 straight games. He also made
109 consecutive starts between 1972-79. Voted the team’s Most Valuable Player by South
Florida media in 1975, Langer also holds the distinction of having played every offensive down
in the Dolphins’ perfect 1972 season. Wanting to spend the final years of his career near his
Royalton, Minn., home, at his own request Langer was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in
1980, where he played for two seasons (1980-81). He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his
first year of eligibility. In addition, on November 19, 1990, he was enshrined on the Dolphin
Honor Roll at Land Shark Stadium.
A rumbling giant in the Dolphin trenches for 12 seasons, Larry Little’s very presence in leading
a sweep was an intimidating force in a Miami running attack which led the NFL during the 1970s
at 2,372 yards per season. Coming out of Bethune-Cookman in 1967, Little entered the NFL as
an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers for a $750 bonus. He was traded to the
Dolphins on July 2, 1969, in exchange for Miami cornerback Mack Lamb, a former high school
teammate. After having started just four games during his two seasons with the Chargers, Little
emerged with the Dolphins and played in 158 regular season games with 152 starting
assignments. He also started 12 playoff games for Miami and was a key ingredient of the
Dolphins’ back-to-back Super Bowl championship teams of 1972 and ’73. Little earned All-Pro
honors six times (1971-75 and 1977) and was a Pro Bowl selection on four occasions (1971-74).
He was the first player in league history to be named as AFC Offensive Lineman of the Year three
straight seasons (1970-72) by the NFL Players’ Association. Little, who anchored the offensive
line which helped set a then-NFL record with 2,960 rushing yards during the Dolphins’ “perfect
season” in 1972, was named by the National 1,000-Yard Club as the league’s Outstanding
Blocker for the ’72 campaign. A native Floridian, Little was the first Dolphins player inducted into
the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, on March 6, 1978. In 1990, he was voted as a guard on the
Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary all-time team. Little was elected into the Hall of Fame in his eighth
year of eligibility after having been a finalist on three occasions. On December 13, 1993, he was
enshrined on the Dolphin Honor Roll at Land Shark Stadium.
DAN MARINO
QUARTERBACK 13
BORN: 9/15/61
COLLEGE: Pittsburgh ’83
NFL: 1983-99
DOLPHINS: 1983-99
YEAR INDUCTED: 2005
Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on February 5, 2005 and enshrined on August 7,
2005 . . . Others included in the Class of 2005 were Steve Young, Benny Friedman and Fritz
Pollard . . . Marino’s No. 13 jersey became the second Dolphin uniform number to be retired,
on Sunday, September 17, 2000, at halftime of the Dolphins-Baltimore Ravens game at Land
Shark Stadium . . . He was also inducted into the Dolphin Honor Roll on that date . . . The only
other Dolphin player to wear No. 13 was safety Jake Scott, who wore that number from 1970
through 1975 . . . He announced his retirement on March 13, 2000 . . . Marino ranks among the
NFL’s all-time top ranked passers . . . In his 17-year career, Marino played in 242 games (240
starts) and he was 4967-8358 (59.4%) for 61,361 yards, 420 touchdowns, and 252
In his career, with 8,358 attempts, Marino ranks second in NFL history in pass attempts . . . With
4,967 pass completions, Marino ranks second in NFL history in completions . . . With 61,361
yards passing, Marino ranks second in NFL history in total yards passing . . . With 420 touchdown
passes, Marino ranks second in NFL history in touchdown passes . . . He broke Fran Tarkenton’s
NFL records in all four categories only to be later passed in each by Favre in 2007.
YARDAGE: Marino’s 61,361 yards passing rank second on the NFL’s all-time career passing
yardage list . . . On November 12, 1995 vs. New England, with a nine-yard completion to Irving
Fryar in the first quarter, Marino passed Fran Tarkenton (47,003 career passing yards),
breaking Tarkenton’s NFL record for most career passing yards and moving into first place on
the NFL all-time career passing yardage list, before being passed by Favre in 2007:
Marino reached the 50,000, 40,000 and 30,000 yards passing plateaus faster than any
quarterback in NFL history . . . In 1984, Marino set an NFL record for most yards passing in a
single season with 5,084 yards . . . He broke the former record of 4,802 yards passing, which
was set by Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers in 1981 . . . Marino and Drew Brees (2008)
are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 5,000 or more yards (once) . . . Marino
(1984-86, 1988, 1992, 1994) and Peyton Manning (1999-2004, 2006-08) are the only
quarterbacks in NFL history to have six or more 4,000-yard seasons . . . Marino passed for 3,000
or more yards 13 times (1984-92, 1994-95, 1997-98) in his 17 seasons in the NFL and is
second behind Brett Favre (1992-2008) for the most 3,000-yard seasons in NFL history . . .
Favre broke Marino’s record in 2005 . . . Marino led the NFL in passing yards five times during
a season, having accomplished that feat in 1984-86, 1988, and 1992 . . . Marino tied the NFL
record for most seasons leading the league in passing yardage (five) with Sonny Jurgensen
(1961-62, 1966-67, 1969) . . . Marino had 13 career 400-yard games (15, including playoffs) and
the Dolphins were 8-5 in those 13 games (9-6 overall, including the playoffs) . . . Marino had 63
career regular season 300-yard games (67, including playoffs), and the Dolphins were 37-26 in
those 63 300-yard games (38-29 overall, including playoffs) . . . Marino’s 63 career 300-yard
passing games extended his own NFL record for most career 300-yard passing games . . .
Marino owns the top 11 and 40 of the top 50 passing yardage games in Dolphins history as well
as 67 of the 87 300-yard passing games in club history . . .
Marino reached the 200 touchdown passes plateau faster than any quarterback in NFL history
and is tied with Peyton Manning for the fastest to reach 300 TD passes . . . In his career Marino
threw at least one TD pass in 203 of his 242 regular-season games as well as in 16 of his 18
playoff games (219 of 260 overall) . . . Marino had six career games of throwing five or more
touchdown passes, and the Dolphins were 4-2 in those contests . . . Marino had 21 career
games passing for four or more touchdowns, and he was 16-5 in those 21 contests . . . Overall
in his career he threw three or more touchdowns in 62 games (67, including playoffs), and he
was 41-21 in those contests (44-23 including post-season games) . . . Marino threw for 20 or
more TD passes in 13 of his 17 years in the NFL . . . The only seasons when he failed to reach
20 TD passes came in 1999, 1997, 1996 and in 1993, a season when he played only five
games due to injury . . . By throwing for 20 touchdown passes in 1998, he extended his own
NFL record for most years throwing for 20 or more touchdown passes to 13 seasons, a record
that Favre broke in 2008 . . . Marino and Peyton Manning are the only players in NFL history
to throw 20 or more touchdown passes in their first ten NFL seasons and is one of three
players (along with Manning and Brett Favre) to throw 20 or more TD passes in ten consecutive
seasons . . . Four times in his career (1984-86, 1994) Marino threw for 30 or more touchdowns,
and he is tied for second along with Manning to Brett Favre (eight, 1994-98, 2001, 2003-04)
for the NFL record of most seasons throwing 30 or more touchdown passes . . . Marino is the
only QB to throw 40 or more touchdowns in two different seasons (1984, 1986) . . . In 1984,
Marino threw for 48 touchdown passes, breaking the former NFL record of 36 TD passes that
was set by George Blanda of the Houston Oilers in 1961 and tied by Y.A. Tittle of the New York
Giants in 1963 . . . Marino’s record was broken by Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts,
who threw for 49 touchdown in 2004 . . .
NFL RECORDS: Overall, Marino holds 11 NFL regular season records and is tied for five
others . . . In addition to the above records, Marino holds NFL single-season records for yards
(5,084 in 1984) . . . Having led the NFL in attempts in 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, and 1997, Marino
set a new NFL record for most seasons leading the league in pass attempts (five) . . . Having
led the NFL in completions from 1984-86, 1988, 1992 and 1997, Marino set a new NFL record
for most seasons leading the league in pass completions (six) . . . Marino and George Blanda
(1963-65) are the only QBs to lead the NFL in completions three consecutive years . . . Having
led the NFL in passing yards from 1984-86, 1988 and 1992, Marino joined Sonny Jurgensen as
the only players to have led the NFL in passing yards in five seasons, and only Dan Fouts (1979-
82) has led the league longer consecutively in yardage (four seasons) . . .
COMEBACKS: Over the course of Marino’s 17-year career with the Dolphins, he brought
the team back from a fourth quarter deficit a total of 37 times, with 21 fourth quarter triumphs
at home and 16 on the road . . . Included in that total were three playoff games in which Marino
led Miami back in the fourth quarter . . . With 37 fourth quarter comeback victories, Marino ranks
second in that category: Denver’s John Elway has 43 final period come-from behind wins . . . In
Marino’s 37 career fourth quarter comebacks, he completed 280 of 441 passes (63.5%) for
3,710 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight INTs in the final stanza for a rating of 104.4 . . .
MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: On January 28, 1999, Marino was named as the 1998
Sprint/NFL Man of the Year . . . It is the only league-sponsored award that recognizes player
community service as well as excellence on the field . . . Off the field, Marino established the
Dan Marino Foundation, which was created to benefit children’s charities in South Florida . . .
Marino became the second Dolphin player to win the NFL Man of the Year Award; Dwight
Stephenson won that honor in 1985 and Jason Taylor became the third Dolphin to win that
award in 2007.
PRO BOWL: Marino was selected to nine Pro Bowls (1983-87, 1991-92, 1994-95), including
seven as a starter (1983-86, 1992, 1994-95), but due to injuries he was able to play in only two
games (1984, 1992) . . . Marino’s nine Pro Bowl selections set a Dolphins record for most career
selections, surpassing the former record of six selections that had previously been set by
quarterback Bob Griese (1970-71, 1973-74, 1977-78), center Jim Langer (1973-78), and guard
Bob Kuechenberg (1974-75, 1977-78, 1982-83) . . . Marino’s seven Pro Bowl starts set a
Dolphins record for career starts, surpassing the former record of five starts that had previously
been set by Langer (1973-77) . . . Marino was first selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad following
his rookie season of 1983.
PERSONAL
Married to Claire (1/30/85), Marino and his wife have six children, Daniel Charles (9/4/86),
Michael Joseph (5/18/88), Joseph Donald (7/26/89), Alexandra Claire (5/13/92), Niki Lin
(12/15/96) and Lia (7/12/95) and reside in Weston . . . Finished his seventh year as a studio
analyst for CBS’ “The NFL Today”l . . . Played himself in movie “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” which
starred Jim Carrey, Sean Young and Courtney Cox and was one of the most popular films in
1994 . . . Appeared in 1998 movie “Holy Man”, that starred Eddie Murphy . . . Appears in music
video by Hootie and the Blowfish for song, “Only Wanna Be With You” . . . Established the Dan
Marino Foundation, which helps support many South Florida charities . . . He also raised funds
for his foundation through the “Touchdown for Tots” program, which raised more than $830,000
since its inception . . . As a sponsor of his own program, Marino donated $500 for every
touchdown he threw . . . Sponsors an annual golf tournament in February in Miami for the benefit
of the Dan Marino Foundation, which in 2008 raised more than $400,000 . . . Helped create
Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center in Weston that opened in 1998 and offers
comprehensive health care to children with chronic medical needs . . . Named as Sprint/NFL Man
of the Year in 1998 . . . Named Miami Dolphins NFL Man of the Year each year from 1996-98
. . . In 1998, served as one of three NFL representatives appearing in a national public service
announcement in honor of the NFL’s 25-year partnership with the United Way . . . Had a street
(Dan Marino Boulevard) named after him next to Land Shark Stadium . . . Had his neighborhood
field in Pittsburgh named “Dan Marino Field” in March, 1990 . . . Was the No. 1 selection in the
inaugural United States Football League draft in 1983, being chosen by the Los Angeles
Express . . . Had been a fourth-round choice of baseball’s Kansas City Royals in 1979 . . .
Attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, lettering in football and baseball . . . Full
name is Daniel Constantine Marino, Jr., born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
ADDITIONAL STATS
Rushing: 28 for 45 yards, 1.6 avg., long 15, 2 TDs in 1983; 28 for -7 yards, -.3 avg., long 10 in 1984;
26 for -24 yards, -.9 avg., long 2 in 1985; 12 for -3 yards, -.3 avg., long 13 in 1986; 12 for -5
yards, -.4 avg., long 5t, 1 TD in 1987; 20 for -17 yards, -.9 avg., long 6 in 1988; 14 for -7
yards, -.5 avg., long 2, 2 TDs in 1989; 16 for 29 yards, 1.8 avg., long 15 in 1990; 27 for 32 yards,
1.2 avg., long 11, 1 TD in 1991; 20 for 66 yards, 3.3 avg., long 12 in 1992; 9 for -4 yards, -.4
avg., long 4t, 1 TD in 1993; 23 for -6 yards, -.3 avg., long 10, 1 TD in 1994, 11 for 14 yards,
1.3 avg., long 12 in 1995; 11 for -3, -0.3 avg., long 7 in 1996; 18 for -14 yards, -.8 avg., long 1
in 1997; 21 for -3 yards, -0.1 avg., long 10, 1 TD in 1998; 6 for -6 yards, -1.0 avg., long 0 in
1999 for total of 302 for 87 yards, 0.3 avg., long 15, 9 TDs (P-15 for 0 yard, 0.0 avg., long 5, 1 TD)
Receiving: 1 for -6 yards in 1995
Miscellaneous Tackles: 2 in 1984, 1 in 1988, 2 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 1 in 1992 for total of 7
Fumble Recoveries: 1 in 1988
MARINO’S NFL RECORDS
Most Yards Gained, Season: ..........................................................................................5,084 in 1984
Most Games, 400 or more Yards Passing, Career:..........................................................................13
Most Games, 400 or more Yards Passing, Season: .............................................................4 in 1984
Most Games, 300 or more Yards Passing, Career:..........................................................................63
Most Games, Four or more Touchdown Passes, Career: ................................................................21
Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted, Rookie Season: .........................2.03 in 1983 (296-6)
Most Seasons Leading League, Attempts......................................5 (1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1997)
DWIGHT STEPHENSON
CENTER 57
BORN: 11/20/57
COLLEGE: Alabama ’80
NFL: 1980-87
DOLPHINS: 1980-87
YEAR INDUCTED: 1998
Dwight Stephenson spent his entire career with the Dolphins, and was considered by many
to be the “best at his position ever” in the NFL. He was selected to five straight Pro Bowls
(1983-87), and earned starting honors in four of those contests (1983-86). His four Pro Bowl
starts is tied for the fourth-most in team history. Stephenson anchored an offensive line which
allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL each of his seasons as a starter and enabled Miami
quarterback Dan Marino to set numerous passing records. His playing career ended
prematurely after suffering torn anterior cruciate and lateral colateral ligaments in his left knee
against the New York Jets on December 7, 1987, when he was hit unexpectedly by Marty
Lyons on a New York fumble return. Stephenson’s greatest honor during his playing days came
in 1985 when he was selected as the Miller Lite/NFL Man of the Year for his work in charity
and community projects, the first Dolphin to win that award. Stephenson also served as an
Assistant Offensive Line Coach on Don Shula’s Dolphins staff in 1992. Before joining the
Dolphins as a second-round draft choice in 1980, he had an outstanding college career at
Alabama, where he was called “the greatest center I have ever coached” by the late Paul
“Bear” Bryant. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his sixth year of eligibility
after having been a finalist on five occasions. In 1990, he also was voted as the center on the
Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary all-time team, and on December 12, 1994, he was enshrined on
the Dolphin Honor Roll at Land Shark Stadium.
Paul Warfield sandwiched two stints with the Cleveland Browns around a five-year career with
the Dolphins. After spending his first six seasons in the NFL with the Browns (1964-69), Warfield
was acquired by Miami in January of 1970 in exchange for a first-round pick in the upcoming
draft. In his five seasons with the Dolphins, Warfield had 156 receptions for 3,355 yards (21.5
average) and 33 TDs. He ranks 19th on the team’s all-time list for receptions, while he is eighth
in receiving yards and fifth in receiving touchdowns. A member of both the ’72 and ’73 Super
Bowl championship teams, he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl all five years he was with the
Dolphins (once as a starter), in addition to being named to three Pro Bowl squads with the
Browns. Warfield, one of two Dolphins (along with Mark Ingram) in the team’s history to score
four touchdowns in one game, also played one season with the Memphis Southmen of the World
Football League (1975) before finishing his career with Cleveland (1976-77). His career receiving
totals in the NFL are: 427 receptions for 8,565 yards (20.1 average) and 85 TDs. His 85
touchdown catches at the time of his retirement were tied for the third-highest career total in NFL
history. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In 1990, he also was voted
as a wide receiver on the Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary all-time team, and on November 19, 1990,
he was enshrined on the Dolphin Honor Roll at Land Shark Stadium.
ALL-TIME ROSTER
(1966-08 - Players must participate in at least one regular-season game to qualify)
HEAD COACHES
Bates, Jim Tennessee 2004
Cameron, Cam Indiana 2007
Johnson, Jimmy Arkansas 1996-99
Saban, Nick Kent State 2005-06
Shula, Don John Carroll 1970-95
Sparano, Tony New Haven 2008
Wannstedt, Dave Pittsburgh 2000-04
Wilson, George Northwestern 1966-69
ASSISTANT COACHES
Armstrong, Keith Temple Special Teams 2001-07
Arnsparger, Bill Miami (Ohio) Defense, Linebackers 1970-72
Ass’t Head Coach/Defense 1973, 1976-83
Baggett, Charlie Michigan State Ass’t Head Coach/Offense/WRs 2005-06
Bates, Jim Tennessee Defensive Coordinator 2000-04
Beightol, Larry Catawba Ass’t Head Coach/Offensive Line 1996-97
Offensive Line 1998
Bingaman, Les Illinois Defensive Line 1966-69
Blevins, Doug E. Tennessee State Kicking 1997-02
Bonamego, John Central Michigan Special Teams Coordinator 2008
Boudreau, Paul Boston College Offensive Line 1999-00
Bowles, Todd Temple Ass’t Head Coach/Secondary 2008
Brooks, Clarence Massachusetts Defensive Line 2000-04
Brown, Kippy Memphis Running Backs 1996-97
Offensive Coordinator 1998-99
Bush, Steve S. Connecticut State Offensive Quality Control 2008
Capers, Dom Mount Union Special Ass’t to the Head Coach 2006
Defensive Coordinator 2007
Clark, Monte Southern California Offensive Line 1970-73
Offense 1974
Offense/Offensive Line, Run Offense 1975
Offensive Line 1995
Coley, James Florida State Offensive Assistant 2005
Offensive Quality Control 2006
Collier, Joel Northern Colorado Staff Assistant 1994
Defensive Staff Assistant 1995-97
Running Backs 1998-04
Corrao, David Arizona Defensive Quality Control 2008
Costello, Vince Ohio University Defense 1974
Craig, Dameyune Auburn Special Teams Assistant 2005
Crosby, Steve Fort Hays State Special Teams 1979-82
Davis, Bo Louisiana State Assistant Strength and Conditioning/
Assist with the Defensive Line 2006
Davis, Tim Utah Assistant Offensive Line 2005-07
PLAYERS
–A–
UNIFORM
NAME POS. SCHOOL NUMBER YEARS
Abdul-Jabbar, Karim RB UCLA 33 1996-99
–B–
Babb, Charlie S Memphis State 49 1972-79
Bachman, Ted CB New Mexico State 47 1976
Bailey, Clarence FB Hampton Institute 38 1987
Bailey, Elmer WR Minnesota 88 1980-81
Bailey, Robert CB Miami (Fla.) 23 1996
Baker, Mel WR Texas Southern 82 1974
Baker, Robert WR Auburn 16, 83 1999, 2002
Ball, Larry LB Louisville 51, 52 1972-74, 1977-78
Banks, Fred WR Liberty 86 1987-93
Bannon, Bruce LB Penn State 58 1973-74
Barber, Kantroy FB West Virginia 48 1999
Barber, Rudy LB Bethune-Cookman 72 1968
Barisich, Carl DT Princeton 78 1977-80
Barnes, Darian FB Hampton 36 2005-06
Barnes, Rodrigo LB Rice 51 1975
Barnett, Bill DT Nebraska 70 1980-85
Barnett, Fred WR Arkansas State 80 1996-97
Bartholomew, Brent P Ohio State 6 1999
Baty, Greg TE Stanford 84 1990-94
Baumann, Charlie K West Virginia 7 1991
Baumhower, Bob DT Alabama 73 1977-86
Bealles, Bill T Northern lowa 65 1987
Beaudoin, Doug S Minnesota 44 1980
Beavers, Aubrey LB Oklahoma 53 1994-95
Beck, John QB Brigham Young 9 2007-08
Beecher, Willie K Utah State 2 1987-88
Beier, Tom S Miami (Fla.) 47 1967, 1969
Bell, Yeremiah S Eastern Kentucky 37 2004-08
Bellamy, Ronald WR Michigan 15 2004
Benjamin, Guy QB Stanford 7 1978-79
Bennett, Charles DE Southwestern Louisiana 93 1987
Bennett, Woody FB Miami (Fla.) 34 1980-88
Benson, Charles DE Baylor 78 1983-84
Berger, Joe G Michigan Tech 65 2005-06
Berger, Ron DE Wayne State 76 1973
Bess, Davone WR Hawaii 15 2008
Bessilleu, Don S Georgia Tech 46 1979-81
Betters, Doug DE Nevada-Reno 75 1978-87
Bishop, Richard DE Louisville 72 1982
Blackwood, Glenn S Texas 47 1979-87
–C–
Camarillo, Greg WR Stanford 83 2007-08
Canale, Whit DE Tennessee 72 1966
Carey, Vernon T Miami (Fla.) 72 2004-08
Carlton, Darryl T Tampa 71 1975-76
Carolan, Brett TE Washington State 84, 86 1996
Carpenter, Dan K Montana 5 2008
Carpenter, Preston TE Arkansas 36 1966
Carter, Cris WR Ohio State 88 2002
Carter, Joe RB Alabama 23 1984-86
Carter, Kevin DE Florida 93 2005-06
Casares, Rick RB Florida 35 1966
Caterbone, Mike WR Franklin and Marshall 81 1987
Cefalo, Jimmy WR Penn State 81 1978-84
Cesare, Billy S Miami (Fla.) 33 1980
Chalenski, Mike DE UCLA 70 1997
Chambers, Chris WR Wisconsin 84 2001-07
Chambers, Rusty LB Tulane 60, 51 1976-80
Charles, Mike DT Syracuse 71 1983-86
–D–
Daniels, Travis CB Louisiana State 21, 29 2005-07
Dar Dar, Kirby WR Syracuse 15, 87, 89 1995-98
Darius, Donovin S Syracuse 40 2007
Darnall, Bill WR North Carolina 42 1968-69
Davenport, Ron FB Louisville 30 1985-89
Davis, Gary RB Cal Poly-SLO 27 1976-79
Davis, Ted LB Georgia Tech 54 1970
DeBerg, Steve QB San Jose State 17 1993
DeMarco, Bob C Dayton 61 1970-71
Del Gaizo, Jim QB Tampa 11 1972, 1975
Dellenbach, Jeff T/C Wisconsin 65 1985-94
Den Herder, Vern DE Central College (lowa) 86, 83 1971-82
Dennard, Mark C Texas A&M 63 1978-83
Dennery, Mike LB Southern Mississippi 52 1976
Denney, John LS Brigham Young 97, 92 2005-08
Dennis, Mark T Illinois 74 1987-93
Denson, Autry RB Notre Dame 21 1999-00
–E–
Easlick, Doug FB Virginia Tech 42 2004
Edmunds, Ferrell TE Maryland 80 1988-92
Edmunds, Randall LB Georgia Tech 55 1968-69
Edwards, Antuan S Clemson 21 2004
Edwards, Robert RB Georgia 47 2002
Elia, Bruce LB Ohio State 50 1975
Ellis, Craig RB San Diego State 33 1986
Ellis, Ken CB Southern 48 1976
Emanuel, Bert WR Rice 87 2000
Emanuel, Frank LB Tennessee 50 1966-69
Emtman, Steve DT Washington 94 1995-96
Ephraim, Alonzo C/G Alabama 63 2005
Erickson, Craig QB Miami (Fla.) 7 1996-98
Erlandson, Tom LB Washington State 53 1966-67
Evans, Frederick DT Texas State 62 2006
Evans, Heath FB Auburn 44 2005
Evans, Norm T Texas Christian 73 1966-75
–F–
Faaola, Nuu FB Hawaii 34 1989
Faison, Earl DE Indiana 84 1966
Farley, Dale LB West Virginia 58 1971
Farmer, George WR Southern 86 1987
Fasano, Anthony TE Notre Dame 80 2008
Faulkner, Jeff DE Southern 75 1990
Feeley, A.J. QB Oregon 7 2004-05
Feely, Jay K Michigan 3 2007
Feldman, Todd WR Kent State 82 1987
Ferguson, Jason DT Georgia 95 2008
Fernandez, Manny DE Utah 75 1968-75
Fiedler, Jay QB Dartmouth 9 2000-04
Fields, Brandon P Michigan State 4, 2 2007-08
Fifita, Steve DT Utah 60 2007
Fleming, Marv TE Utah 80 1970-74
Flemons, Ronald DE Texas A&M 79 2004
Fletcher, Jamar CB Wisconsin 24, 21 2001-03
Folau, Spencer T Idaho 60 2001
Foley, Tim CB/S Purdue 25 1970-80
Fonoti, Toniu G Nebraska 71 2006
Forsey, Brock RB Boise State 43 2004
Foster, Jerome DT Ohio State 78 1986
Foster, Roy G Southern California 61 1982-90
Fowler, Charlie G Houston 71 1967-68
Fowlkes, Dennis LB West Virginia 52 1987
Foxx, Dion LB James Madison 57 1994-95
Franklin, Andra FB Nebraska 37 1981-84
Franklin, Tony K Texas A&M 1 1988
Freeman, Arturo S South Carolina 27, 20 2000-04
Frerotte, Gus QB Tulsa 11 2005
Fryar, Irving WR Nebraska 80 1993-95
–G–
Gado, Samkon RB Liberty 27 2007
Gadsden, Oronde WR Winston-Salem State 86 1998-03
Gaines, Chris LB Vanderbilt 58 1988
Gaines, William DT Florida 93 1994
Galbreath, Harry G Tennessee 62 1988-92
Galyon, Scott LB Tennessee 58 2000-02
Gamble, Trent S Wyoming 42 2000-03
Gardener, Daryl DT Baylor 92 1996-01
Gardner, Donnie DE Kentucky 79 1991
Gary, Cleveland RB Miami (Fla.) 32 1994
Gbaja-Biamila, Akbar DE San Diego State 93 2007
Giaquinto, Nick RB Connecticut 35 1980-81
Gibson, Ernest CB Furman 42 1989
Giesler, Jon T Michigan 79 1979-88
Gilchrist, Cookie RB None 2 1966
Gilmore, Bryan WR Midwestern State 82 2004-05
Gilmore, Jim G Ohio State 66 1987
Ginn, Hubert RB Florida A&M 32, 33 1970-75
Ginn, Ted Jr. WR Ohio State 19 2007-08
Glenn, Jason LB Texas A&M 51 2005
Glenn, Kerry CB Minnesota 35 1990-92
Goar, Guy C Colorado State 67 1987
Gogan, Kevin G Washington 66 1999
Golic, Mike DT Notre Dame 96 1993
Goode, Irv C/G Kentucky 55 1973-74
Goode, Kerry RB Alabama 22 1989
Goode, Tom C Mississippi State 58 1966-69
Goodman, André CB South Carolina 29, 21 2006-08
Goodwin, Hunter TE Texas A&M 83 1999-01
Gordon, Lamar RB North Dakota State 30 2004
Gordon, Larry LB Arizona State 50 1976-82
Gore, Stacy P Arkansas State 3 1987
Grady, Garry S Eastern Michigan 29 1969
Graf, Rick LB Wisconsin 58, 99 1987-90
Gramatica, Bill K South Florida 11 2004
Grant, African S Illinois 41 1990
Grant, Ernest DT Arkansas Pine-Bluff 97 2000-01
Grau, Jeff LS UCLA 47 2003
Gray, Chris G Auburn 62 1993-96
Green, Chris CB/S Illinois 42 1991-94
Green, Cleveland T Southern 61, 74 1979-86
Green, Eric TE Liberty 86 1995
Green, Hugh LB Pittsburgh 55 1985-91
Green, Ray S South Carolina 40 2001-02
Green, Trent QB Indiana 10 2007
Green, Yatil WR Miami (Fla.) 87 1997-99
Greene, Andrew G Indiana 68 1995
Greenwood, Morlon LB Syracuse 52 2001-04
Gregory, Damian DT Illinois State 75, 98 2000-01
Griese, Bob QB Purdue 12 1967-80
Griese, Brian QB Michigan 14 2003
Griggs, David LB/DE Virginia 92 1989-93
Grigsby, Boomer FB Illinois State 46 2008
Grimsley, John LB Kentucky 59 1991-93
Groth, Jeff WR Bowling Green 85 1979
Gruber, Bob T Pittsburgh 71 1987
–H–
Hadnot, Rex C/G Houston 66 2004-07
Hagan, Derek WR Arizona State 82 2006-08
Haley, Jermaine DT Butte College 94 2000-02
Halterman, Aaron TE Indiana 80 2007-08
Hamilton, Michael LB North Carolina A&T 50 2000
–I–
Iaquaniello, Mike S Michigan State 48 1991
Ingram, Mark WR Michigan State 82 1993-94
Irvin, Mark S Bethune-Cookman 46 1987
Irwin, Heath G Colorado 66 2000-01
Irwin, Tim T Tennessee 76 1994
Ismail, Qadry WR Syracuse 86 1997
Isom, Rickey FB North Carolina State 20 1987
Izzo, Larry LB Rice 53 1996-00
–K–
Keating, Bill DT Michigan 72 1967
Kehoe, Scott T Illinois 71 1987
Kelly, Ben CB Colorado 35, 20 2000-01
Kershaw, William LB Maryland 58 2008
Keyes, Jimmy LB/K Mississippi 52 1968-69
Kidd, John P Northwestern 17 1994-97
Kiick, Jim RB Wyoming 21 1968-74
Kinchen, Brian TE Louisiana State 88 1988-90
Kindig, Howard G/C Cal State-Los Angeles 54 1972-73
King, Vick RB McNeese State 33 2004
Kirby, Terry RB Virginia 43, 42 1993-95
Kitts, Jim FB Ferrum College 48 1997-98
Klingbeil, Chuck NT Northern Michigan 99 1991-95
Knight, Sammy S USC 24 2003-04
Koch, Greg T Arkansas 68 1986-87
Kocourek, Dave TE Wisconsin 83 1966
Kolen, Mike LB Auburn 57 1970-77
Kolic, Larry LB Ohio State 94, 54 1986-88
Konecny, Mark RB Alma 41 1987
Konrad, Rob FB Syracuse 44 1999-04
Kopp, Jeff LB Southern California 52 1995
Kosar, Bernie QB Miami (Fla.) 19 1994-96
Kozlowski, Mike S Colorado 37, 40 1979-86
–L–
Laakso, Eric T Tulane 68 1978-84
Lamb, Mack CB Tennessee State 45 1967-68
Lambrecht, Mike DT St . Cloud State 69 1987-89
Land, Mel LB Michigan State 52 1979
Langer, Jim C South Dakota State 62 1970-79
Langford, Kendall DE Hampton 70 2008
Lankford, Paul CB Penn State 44 1982-91
Lawless, Burton G Florida 71 1981
Lee, Donald TE Mississippi State 85 2003-04
Lee, Larry G/C UCLA 63, 66 1985-86
Lee, Ronnie T/TE Baylor 86, 72 1979-82, 1984-89
Lee, Shawn NT North Alabama 98 1990-91
Lehan, Michael CB Minnesota 30, 22 2006-08
Leigh, Charles RB None 15, 36, 23 1971-74
LeJeune, Norman S Louisiana State 42 2005-06
Lekkerkerker, Cory T California-Davis 71 2007
Lemon, Cleo QB Arkansas State 17 2005-07
Lethridge, Zebbie CB Texas Tech 37 2001
Lewis, David TE California 87, 89 1987
Limbrick, Garrett FB Oklahoma State 32 1990
Little, George DE Iowa 99 1985-87
Little, Larry G Bethune Cookman 66 1969-80
Liwienski, Chris G Indiana 76 2007
Logan, Marc FB Kentucky 20 1989-91
London, Brandon WR Massachusetts 17 2008
Long, Jake T Michigan 77 2008
Lothridge, Billy P Georgia Tech 7 1972
Lowe, Omare CB Washington 24 2002
Lubischer, Steve LB Boston College 54 1987
Lucas, Ray QB Rutgers 6 2001-02
Lusk, Hendrick TE Utah 83 1998
Lusteg, Booth K Connecticut 5 1967
–M–
Mackey, Kyle QB East Texas State 15 1987
Madison, Sam CB Louisville 29 1997-05
Malone, Benny RB Arizona State 32 1974-78
Malone, Darrell CB Jacksonville State 47 1992-94
Mandich, Jim TE Michigan 88 1970-77
Manning, Brian WR Stanford 83 1997
Mare, Olindo K Syracuse 10 1997-06
Marino, Dan QB Pittsburgh 13 1983-99
Marion, Brock S Nevada 31 1998-03
Mark, Greg LB Miami (Fla.) 94 1990
Marrone, Doug G/C Syracuse 78 1987
Marshall, David LB Eastern Michigan 96 1987
Martin, David TE Tennessee 88 2007-08
Martin, Jamar FB Ohio State 32 2004
Martin, Tony WR Mesa (Colo.) 89 1989-93, 1999-00
Mass, Wayne T Clemson 78 1971
Massaquoi, Tim TE Michigan 89 2006
Matheson, Bob LB Duke 53 1971-79
Mathis, Evan G Alabama 73 2008
Matthews, Bo FB Colorado 33 1981
Matthews, Wes WR Northeastern State (Okla.) 23 1966
Mauck, Carl C Southern Illinois 60 1970
Mauia, Reagan FB Hawaii 45 2007
Maxwell, Jim LB Gardner-Webb 53 2006
McBride, Norm DE Utah 53 1969-70
McChesney, Matt G Colorado 60 2008
McCreary, Loaird TE Tennessee State 80 1976-78
McCullers, Dale LB Florida State 54 1969
McDaniel, Wahoo LB Oklahoma 54 1966-68
–N–
Nails, Jamie G Florida A&M 66 2002-03
Nathan, Tony RB Alabama 22 1979-87
Ndukwe, Ikechuku G Northwestern 68 2008
Nealy, Ray RB Arkansas-Pine Bluff 20 1997
Nedney, Joe K San Jose State 6 1996-97
Neff, Bob S Stephen F. Austin 43 1966-68
Neighbors, Billy G Alabama 63 1966-69
Newman, Ed G Duke 64 1973-84
Newman, Keith LB North Carolina 55 2006
Newson, Kendall WR Middle Tennessee State 82, 14 2003-05
Nicolas, Scott LB Miami (Fla.) 57, 52 1987
Ninkovich, Rob DE/LB Purdue 93 2007
Nomina, Tom DT Miami (Ohio) 76 1966-68
–O–
Odom, Cliff LB Texas Arlington 93 1990-93
Offerdahl, John LB Western Michigan 56 1986-93
Ogden, Jeff WR Eastern Washington 88 2000-01
Oglesby, Alfred DE/NT Houston 96 1990-92
Ogunleye, Adewale DE Indiana 90, 93 2000-03
Oliver, Louis S Florida 25 1989-93, 1995-96
Oliver, Muhammad CB Oregon 20 1994
Orosz, Tom P Ohio State 3 1981-82
Ortega, Ralph LB Florida 54 1979-80
Oubre, Louis G Oklahoma 68 1987
Ours, Greg C Muskingum 63 1987
Overstreet, David RB Oklahoma 20 1983
Owens, Morris WR Arizona State 82 1975-76
Owens, Rich DE Lehigh 96 1999-00
–P–
Paige, Tony FB Virginia Tech 49 1990-92
Page, Chase DE North Carolina 95 2007
Palmer, Dick LB Kentucky 50 1970
Park, Ernie G McMurray 61 1966
Parmalee, Bernie RB Ball State 30 1992-98
Pearson, Willie CB North Carolina A&T 41 1969
Pederson, Doug QB Northeast Louisiana 14 1993
Peelle, Justin TE Oregon 87 2006-07
Polite, Lousaka FB Pittsburgh 36 2008
Perriman, Brett WR Miami (Fla.) 80 1997
Perry, Ed TE James Madison 89 1997-04
Perry, Jereme S Eastern Michigan 33 2007
Perry, Todd G Kentucky 75 2001-03
Pesuit, Wally T Kentucky 65 1977-78
Petrella, Bob S Tennessee 48 1966-71
Phillips, Lawrence RB Nebraska 21 1997
Pidgeon, Tim LB Syracuse 94 1987
Planansky, Joe TE Chadron State 88 1995
Plummer, Bruce CB Mississippi State 38 1988
Pennington, Chad QB Marshall 10 2008
Pool, David CB Carson-Newman 27 1994
Poole, Ken DT Northeast Louisiana 78 1981-82
Poole, Will CB USC 27 2004-05
Pope, Derrick LB Alabama 56 2004-07
Porter, Joey LB Colorado State 55 2007-08
Potter, Steve LB Virginia 54 1981-82
Potts, Roosevelt FB Northeast Louisiana 42 1997
Powell, Alvin G Winston-Salem State 78 1989
Powell, Jesse LB West Texas State 56 1969-73
Preston, Roell WR Mississippi 82 1999
Price, Sam RB Illinois 30 1966-68
Pritchett, Stanley FB South Carolina 36 1996-99
Prokop, Joe P Cal Poly-Pomona 7 1992
Pruitt, James WR Cal State-Fullerton 82, 87, 81 1986-88, 1990-91
Pryor, Barry RB Boston University 31 1969-70
Pyburn, Jack T Texas A&M 65 1967-68
–R–
Rader, Jason TE Marshall 85 2006
Raglin, Floyd CB Southern 24 1987
Randle, Tate S Texas Tech 21 1987
Rather, Bo WR Michigan 82, 85 1973, 1978
Ray, Ricky CB Norfolk State 43 1981-82
Readon, Ike DT Hampton Institute 79 1987
Reaves, Willard RB Northern Arizona 38 1989
Reed, Kerry WR Michigan State 15 2007
–S–
Salter, Bryant S Pittsburgh 30 1976
Sampleton, Lawrence TE Texas 80 1987
Sander, Mark LB Louisville 58 1992
Satele, Samson C Hawaii 64 2007-08
Saxon, James RB San Jose State 22 1992-94
Schamel, Duke LB South Dakota 60 1987
Schulters, Lance S Hofstra 30, 31 2005, 2007
Schwedes, Scott WR Syracuse 81 1987-90
Scott, Jake S Georgia 13 1970-75
Scott, Ronald RB Southern 33 1987
Scott, Stanley DE Florida State 77 1987
Seau, Junior LB USC 55 2003-05
Secules, Scott QB Virginia 9 1989-92
Seiple, Larry P/RB/TE Kentucky 20 1967-77
Selfridge, Andy LB Virginia 51 1976
Sellers, Ron WR Florida State 34 1973
Sendlein, Robin LB Texas 52 1985
Shannon, Larry WR East Carolina 19, 82 1998-99
Shaw, Josh DT Michigan State 75, 76 2004-05
Shaw, Terrance CB Stephen F. Austin 22 2000
Sheldon, Mike T Grand Valley State 68 1997-99
Shelton, L.J. G/T Eastern Michigan 70 2006-07
Shepherd, Leslie WR Temple 84 2000
Shipp, Jackie LB Oklahoma 50 1984-88
Shiver, Sanders LB Carson-Newman 52, 96 1984-85
Shull, Steve LB William & Mary 59, 52 1980-83
Siler, Rich TE Texas A&M 87 1987
Simmons, Sam WR Northwestern 83 2003
Simpson, Antoine DT Houston 98 1999
Simpson, Bob DE Colorado 70 1978
Sims, Keith G Iowa State 69 1990-97
–T–
Tagliaferri, John RB Cornell 35 1987
Tanner, Barron DT Oklahoma 72 1997-98
Tautolo, Terry LB UCLA 52 1983-84
Taylor, Ed CB Memphis State 45 1979-82
Taylor, Henry DT South Carolina 98 2001
Taylor, Jason DE Akron 99 1997-07
Taylor, Johnny LB Hawaii 54 1986
Teague, George S Alabama 23 1997
Teal, Jimmy WR Texas A&M 1988
Testerman, Don FB Clemson 34 1980
Thayer, Tom G/C Notre Dame 57 1993
Thomas, Donald G Connecticut 66 2008
Thomas, Joey CB Montana State 41 2008
Thomas, Kiwaukee CB Georgia Southern 20 2005
Thomas, Lamar WR Miami (Fla.) 85 1996-00
Thomas, Norris CB Southern Mississippi 41 1977-79
Thomas, Rodell LB Alabama State 53, 54 1981, 1983-84
Thomas, Rodney CB Brigham Young 45, 24 1988-90
Thomas, Thurman RB Oklahoma State 34 2000
–U–
Uhlenhake, Jeff C Ohio State 63 1989-93
Urbanek, Jim DT Mississippi 79 1968
Uwaezuoke, Iheanyi WR California 80 1998
–V–
Veasey, Craig DT Houston 94 1993-94
Vick, Marcus WR/QB Virginia Tech 16 2006
Vigorito, Tom RB/WR Virginia 32 1981-85
Vincent, Troy CB Wisconsin 23 1992-95
Volk, Rick S Michigan 21 1977-78
von Schamann, Uwe K Oklahoma 5 1979-84
–W–
Wade, Charley WR Tennessee State 37 1973
Wade, Todd T Mississippi 71 2000-03
Wainright, Frank TE Northern Colorado 82 1995-98
Walden, Erik LB Middle Tennessee 50 2008
Walker, Bracey S North Carolina 26 1997
Walker, Brian S Washington State 45 1997-98, 2000-01
Walker, Fulton CB West Virginia 41 1981-84
Walters, Rod G lowa 76 1980
Wantland, Hal S Tennessee 46 1966
Ward, Chris T Ohio State 67 1986
Ward, Dedric WR Northern Iowa 87 2001-02
Ward, Ronnie LB Kansas 55 1997
Warfield, Paul WR Ohio State 42 1970-74
Warren, Jimmy CB Illinois 49 1966-69
Washington, Dick CB Bethune-Cookman 44 1968
Washington, Mark LB Texas State 51 2007
Weaver, Jed TE Oregon 81 2000-02
Webb, Richmond T Texas A&M 78 1990-00
Webster, Larry DT Maryland 79 1992-94
Weidner, Bert G/C Kent State 60 1990-95
Weisacosky, Ed LB Miami (Fla.) 51 1968-70
Welker, Wes WR Texas Tech 83 2004-06
West, Willie S Oregon 22 1966-68
Westmoreland, Dick CB North Carolina A&T 25 1966-69
White, Jeris CB Hawaii 42 1974-76
Whitley, Taylor G Texas A&M 69 2003-04
Wickert, Tom T Washington State 60 1974
Wilford, Ernest WR Virginia Tech 18 2008
Wilkinson, Dan DT Ohio State 95 2006
Williams, Delvin RB Kansas 24 1978-80
Williams, Gene G Iowa State 61 1991-92
–Y–
Yates, Billy G Texas A&M 73 2003
Yepremian, Garo K None 1 1970-78
Young, Steve T Colorado 74 1977
Young, Willie T Alcorn A&M 76 1973
–Z–
Zawatson, Dave T California 75 1991
Zecher, Rich DT Utah State 77 1966-67
Zgonina, Jeff DT Purdue 92, 90 2003-06
Zolak, Scott QB Maryland 14 1999
Boldface indicates active player or coach.
TOP SCHOOLS: 29 – Miami (Fla.); 20 – Ohio State; 18 – Alabama; 17 – Texas A&M; 16 – Auburn,
Syracuse, Tennessee; 14 – Florida; 13 – Louisiana State, Michigan; 12 – Michigan State.
LENGTH OF SERVICE
TOTAL
YEARS NAME AND YEARS PLAYED
17 Dan Marino 83-99
15 Bob Kuechenberg 70-84
14 Bob Griese 67-80; Don Strock 74-87
13 Nat Moore 74-86
12 Vern Den Herder 71-82; Bruce Hardy 78-89; Jim Jensen 81-92; Larry Little 69-80; Ed
Newman 73-84; Zach Thomas 96-07
11 Tim Bowens, 94-04; Mark Duper 82-92; Tim Foley 70-80; Larry Seiple 67-77; Jason
Taylor 97-07; Howard Twilley 66-76; Richmond Webb 90-00
10 Dick Anderson 68-77; Bob Baumhower 77-86; Doug Betters 78-87; Mark Clayton 83-92;
Jeff Dellenbach 85-94; Norm Evans 66-75; Jon Giesler 79-88; Jim Langer 70-79; Paul
Lankford 82-91; Ronnie Lee 79-82, 84-89; Olindo Mare 97-06; Don McNeal 80-89; Earnie
Rhone 75-84; Reggie Roby 83-92; Tim Ruddy, 94-03
FIRST-ROUND BY POSITION
.......................................................................................... TOP ALL
POSITION............................................................................ NO. FIRST ROUND
Offensive Line ............................................................................................ 10# 8
Defensive Line............................................................................................ 8 8
Running Back ............................................................................................ 8* 7
Defensive Back .......................................................................................... 5 6
Wide Receiver ............................................................................................ 5* 4
Linebacker .................................................................................................. 4& 4
Quarterback................................................................................................ 3* 3
Tight End .................................................................................................... 1* 0
Kicker/Punter .............................................................................................. 0 0
*includes one selection in second round #includes three selections in second round and one in third round
& includes two selections in second round
2002 2006
3/15 2nd (51st overall) round pick in 2006 to
3/8 1st (25th overall) and 4th (125th overall) round Minnesota for QB Daunte Culpepper
picks in 2002 and 1st (18th overall) round pick 5/12 5th (145th overall) round pick in 2007 Detroit
in 2003 to New Orleans for RB Ricky Williams for QB Joey Harrington
and 4th (114th overall) round pick in 2002
3/12 RB J.J. Johnson to Cleveland for conditional
7th round pick in 2004
2007
6/13 QB Cade McNown to San Francisco for 3/5 WR Wes Welker to New England for 2nd
conditional 7th round pick in 2003 (60th overall) and 7th (238th overall) round
7/19 DE Al Wallace and 4th (119th overall) round picks in 2007
pick in 2003 to Carolina for DE Jay Williams 4/3 K Olindo Mare to New Orleans for a 6th
8/20 T Cornell Green to Tampa Bay for 7th (247th (199th overall) round pick in 2007
overall) round pick in 2003 6/6 5th (136th overall) round pick in 2008 to
8/22 7th (232nd overall) round pick in 2003 to Kansas City for QB Trent Green
Washington for QB Sage Rosenfels 10/16 WR Chris Chambers to San Diego for a 2nd
(57th overall) round pick in 2008
2003
4/16 5th (154th overall) round pick in 2004 to San
2008
Diego for LB Junior Seau 2/29 6th (167th overall) round pick in 2008 and a
4/25 2nd round pick in 2004 to New England for 3rd 6th (197th overall) round pick in 2009 to
(78th overall) round pick in 2003 Dallas for DT Jason Ferguson and a 6th
4/27 7th (226th and 247th overall) round picks in (195th overall) round pick in 2008
2003 to Carolina for 6th (181st overall) round 4/26 4th (100th overall) round pick in 2008 to Dallas
pick in 2003 in draft trade-up for LB Akin Ayodele and TE Anthony Fasano
5/27 LB Derrick Rodgers to New Orleans for a 7th 4/26 RB Lorenzo Booker to Philadelphia for a 4th
(219th overall) round pick in 2004 (115th overall) round pick in 2008
8/25 S Scott McGarrahan to Green Bay for 4/27 3rd (64th overall) round pick in 2008 to Detroit
conditional 7th round draft choice in 2006 for 3rd (66th overall) and 6th (176th overall)
round picks in 2008
2004 4/27 4th (115th overall) and 7th (208th overall)
round picks in 2008 to Chicago for 4th (110th
3/3 2nd (35th overall) round pick in 2005 to overall) round pick in 2008
Philadelphia for QB A.J. Feeley 7/20 DE Jason Taylor to Washington for 2nd (44th
FREE AGENTS
(Boldface indicates made active roster) 1996
1992 PLAYERS SIGNED (6):
CB Robert Bailey – signed on March 7 (from Dallas)
PLAYERS SIGNED (1): WR Fred Barnett – signed on March 12 (from Philadelphia)
TE Keith Jackson – signed on September 29 (from Philadelphia) QB Mike Buck – signed on April 11 (from Arizona)
C Cal Dixon – signed on April 16 (from N.Y. Jets)
1993 WR Charles Jordan – signed on March 13 (from Green Bay)
PLAYERS SIGNED (4): DE Daniel Stubbs – signed on April 4 (from Philadelphia)
FB Keith Byars – signed on July 15 (from Philadelphia)
DT Mike Golic – signed on June 8 (from Philadelphia) PLAYERS LOST (4):
T Ron Heller – signed on April 20 (from Philadelphia) DE Marco Coleman – signed on March 7 (by San Diego)
WR Mark Ingram – signed on March 18 (from N.Y. Giants) LB Bryan Cox – signed on February 22 (by Chicago)
WR Irving Fryar – signed on March 19 (by Philadelphia)
PLAYERS LOST (4): CB Troy Vincent – signed on March 2 (by Philadelphia)
WR Mark Clayton – signed on June 4 (by Green Bay)
TE Ferrell Edmunds – signed on March 12 (by Seattle)
G Harry Galbreath – signed on March 23 (by Green Bay) 1997
QB Scott Secules – signed on March 22 (by New England) PLAYERS SIGNED (4):
WR Lawrence Dawsey – signed on March 24 (from N.Y. Giants)
1994 S Corey Harris – signed on March 17 (from Seattle)
PLAYERS SIGNED (5): TE Walter Reeves – signed on March 21 (from San Diego)
P Jim Arnold – signed on April 25 (from Detroit) S George Teague – signed on March 20 (from Dallas)
S Gene Atkins – signed on February 18 (from New Orleans)
CB Tyrone Braxton – signed on May 13 (from Denver) PLAYERS LOST (1):
QB Bernie Kosar – signed on April 13 (from Dallas) WR Randal Hill – signed on May 28 (by New Orleans)
S Michael Stewart – signed on March 9 (from L.A. Rams)
1998
PLAYERS LOST (5): PLAYERS SIGNED (2):
DE David Griggs – signed on March 24 (by San Diego) G Kevin Donnalley – signed on February 17 (from Tennessee)
DE Jeff Hunter – signed on April 25 (by Tampa Bay) S Brock Marion – signed on March 3 (from Dallas)
QB Scott Mitchell – signed on March 6 (by Detroit)
S Louis Oliver – signed on March 15 (by Cincinnati) PLAYERS LOST (3):
C Jeff Uhlenhake – signed on April 23 (by New Orleans) WR Qadry Ismail – signed on March 3 (by New Orleans)
G Everett McIver – signed on February 23 (by Dallas)
1995 FB Roosevelt Potts – signed on February 26 (by
PLAYERS SIGNED (3): Baltimore)
TE Eric Green – signed on March 10 (from Pittsburgh)
WR Randal Hill – signed on March 7 (from Arizona) 1999
QB Dan McGwire – signed on April 24 (from Seattle) PLAYERS SIGNED (4):
TE Hunter Goodwin – signed to offer sheet as a restricted
PLAYERS LOST (6): free agent on April 8 (Minnesota declined to match offer
RB Aaron Craver – signed on March 10 (by Denver) sheet on April 9)
C Jeff Dellenbach – signed on March 8 (by New England) CB Greg Jeffries – signed on February 18 (from Detroit)
RB Cleveland Gary – signed on May 8 (by St. Louis) DE Rich Owens – signed on March 16 (from Washington)
S Chris Green – signed on June 5 (by Buffalo) FB Roosevelt Potts – signed on April 1 (from Baltimore)
RB James Saxon – signed on June 19 (by Kansas City)
DT Craig Veasey – signed on June 2 (by Houston) PLAYERS LOST (2):
TE Frank Wainright – signed on February 26 (by Baltimore)
P Klaus Wilmsmeyer – signed on April 1 (by Carolina)
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2009 NFL Schedule Atlanta at New England 1:00 Indianapolis at Tennessee 8:20
(All times ET) Kansas City at Philadelphia 1:00 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Green Bay at St. Louis 1:00 N.Y. Jets at Miami 8:30
Tennessee at Pittsburgh 8:30 N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay 1:00 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 New Orleans at Buffalo 4:05 (Byes: Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami,
Miami at Atlanta 1:00 Chicago at Seattle 4:05 San Francisco)
Kansas City at Baltimore 1:00 Tennessee at N.Y. Jets 4:15 Houston at Cincinnati 1:00
Philadelphia at Carolina 1:00 Denver at Oakland 4:15 Detroit at Green Bay 1:00
Denver at Cincinnati 1:00 Miami at San Diego 4:15 St. Louis at Jacksonville 1:00
Minnesota at Cleveland 1:00 Indianapolis at Arizona 8:20 Baltimore at Minnesota 1:00
N.Y. Jets at Houston 1:00 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 N.Y. Giants at New Orleans 1:00
Jacksonville at Indianapolis 1:00 Carolina at Dallas 8:30 Cleveland at Pittsburgh 1:00
Detroit at New Orleans 1:00 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Carolina at Tampa Bay 1:00
Dallas at Tampa Bay 1:00 (Byes: Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Kansas City at Washington 1:00
San Francisco at Arizona 4:15 Philadelphia) Philadelphia at Oakland 4:05
Washington at N.Y. Giants 4:15 Detroit at Chicago 1:00 Arizona at Seattle 4:05
St. Louis at Seattle 4:15 Cincinnati at Cleveland 1:00 Tennessee at New England 4:15
Chicago at Green Bay 8:20 Oakland at Houston 1:00 Buffalo at N.Y. Jets 4:15
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Seattle at Indianapolis 1:00 Chicago at Atlanta 8:20
Buffalo at New England 7:00 Tennessee at Jacksonville 1:00 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
San Diego at Oakland 10:15 N.Y. Giants at Kansas City 1:00 Denver at San Diego 8:30
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Baltimore at New England 1:00 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Carolina at Atlanta 1:00 Tampa Bay at Washington 1:00 (Byes: Baltimore, Denver, Detroit,
Minnesota at Detroit 1:00 Buffalo at Miami 4:05 Jacksonville, Seattle, Tennessee)
Cincinnati at Green Bay 1:00 N.Y. Jets at New Orleans 4:05 Chicago at Cincinnati 1:00
Arizona at Jacksonville 1:00 Dallas at Denver 4:15 Green Bay at Cleveland 1:00
Oakland at Kansas City 1:00 St. Louis at San Francisco 4:15 San Francisco at Houston 1:00
New England at N.Y. Jets 1:00 San Diego at Pittsburgh 8:20 San Diego at Kansas City 1:00
New Orleans at Philadelphia 1:00 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Minnesota at Pittsburgh 1:00
Houston at Tennessee 1:00 Green Bay at Minnesota 8:30 Indianapolis at St. Louis 1:00
St. Louis at Washington 1:00 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 N. England at Tampa Bay (London) 1:00
Tampa Bay at Buffalo 4:05 (Byes: Chicago, Green Bay, Buffalo at Carolina 4:05
Seattle at San Francisco 4:05 New Orleans, San Diego) N.Y. Jets at Oakland 4:05
Pittsburgh at Chicago 4:15 Cincinnati at Baltimore 1:00 Atlanta at Dallas 4:15
Cleveland at Denver 4:15 Cleveland at Buffalo 1:00 New Orleans at Miami 4:15
Baltimore at San Diego 4:15 Washington at Carolina 1:00 Arizona at N.Y. Giants 8:20
N.Y. Giants at Dallas 8:20 Pittsburgh at Detroit 1:00 MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Dallas at Kansas City 1:00 Philadelphia at Washington 8:30
Indianapolis at Miami 8:30 Oakland at N.Y. Giants 1:00 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Tampa Bay at Philadelphia 1:00 (Byes: Cincinnati, Kansas City,
Cleveland at Baltimore 1:00 Minnesota at St. Louis 1:00 New England, Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 1:00 Atlanta at San Francisco 4:05 Tampa Bay, Washington)
Washington at Detroit 1:00 Houston at Arizona 4:15 Denver at Baltimore 1:00
Jacksonville at Houston 1:00 New England at Denver 4:15 Houston at Buffalo 1:00
San Francisco at Minnesota 1:00 Jacksonville at Seattle 4:15 Cleveland at Chicago 1:00
RECEIVING
TENNESSEE TITANS
NAME G NO. YDS. AVG. TD
Sunday, December 20 at Tennessee – 1:00 Bo Scaife 2 6 71 11.8 1
p.m. EDT/CBS-TV* Alge Crumpler 2 6 65 10.8 0
* Kickoff time can potentially be moved, including Justin Gage 1 2 51 25.5 0
to 8:15 p.m. on NBC-TV Nate Washington 2 3 38 12.7 1
Address: 460 Great Circle Road PASSING
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: (615) 565-4000 NAME G ATT. CMP. YDS. TD INT.
Owner/Chairman: Bud Adams Kerry Collins 4 137 80 881 1 10
General Manager: Mike Reinfeldt
Head Coach: Jeff Fisher • The teams have faced off eight times during
(15th NFL Season, 15th with Titans) the regular season with the Dolphins holding a
Career Record: 128-102 17-14 advantage.
Bucs Record: 128-102
Public Relations: Robbie Bohren/Dwight Spadlin/ • Miami has won the last two contests, both at
Jared Puffer home in the series (24-10 on December 24,
Stadium (Year Opened): LP Field (1999) 2005, and 13-10 on September 24, 2006).
Capacity: 68,798
Playing Surface: Tifsport Bermuda Sod
Division: AFC South
PRESEASON TELEVISION
The Miami Dolphins will make a preseason return to national television when their game
against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa will be televised on FOX, while their remaining
three preseason games will be broadcast on WFOR-TV (Channel 4) in Miami, the 14th
consecutive season WFOR has served as the preseason home of the Dolphins. In addition,
the games can also be seen on WXCW (Channel 6) in Fort Myers as well as WTVX (Channel
4) in West Palm Beach.
The Dolphins open their 2009 preseason schedule with a home game on Monday, August
17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It marks the seventh straight year the two teams have
faced each other in the preseason. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM. ET at Land Shark Stadium
and the game will be televised live on WFOR, WXCW and WTVX if it is sold out 72 hours
before kickoff; otherwise it will be shown on a delayed basis.
The Dolphins will return to action five days later on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 PM. ET as
the defending NFC South Champion Carolina Panthers make their first ever preseason
MEDIA INFORMATION
CREDENTIALS: Media representatives who do not have press credentials for the entire season (but
will be working for an accredited media outlet on an immediate deadline) may request them on a
single-game basis. Written credential requests must be made at least one week in advance to:
Harvey Greene, Senior Vice President - Media Relations, Miami Dolphins, 7500 S.W. 30th Street,
Davie, FL 33314 (954/452-7010). Reserved credentials can be picked up at the press will call booth,
located outside Gate H of Land Shark Stadium, on the day of the game. ALL members of the media
picking up credentials at the will call window must present a valid photo identification. In addition, all
media members must show a valid photo identification upon entering the stadium. The media
entrance is at Gate G, just to the right of Gate H.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY: Still photography of any kind is NOT permitted at any time in the Dolphins’
locker room following both home and road games, in addition to the locker room at the team’s training
facility during the course of the week.
VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY: Video photography is limited to just interviews in the Dolphins’ locker room
following both home and road games, in addition to the locker room at the team’s training facility during
the course of the week. B-roll footage is NOT permitted at any time.
PRESS BOX: To get to the Land Shark Stadium press box, enter at Gate G. Go through two sets of
doors and take the elevator to the third floor. Exit elevator and the broadcast booths are to the right.
For the print section, make a left and exit the broadcast booth box into the club lounge area. Go 50
yards to the staircase and go to the lower level of the club lounge. The entrance to the print press
box is just beyond the bottom of the stairs. Only credentials issued by the Dolphins will be honored
for admittance to Land Shark Stadium.
LOCKER ROOMS: Admission to the home and visiting locker rooms is governed by each individual team.
Only media representatives with proper credentials, granting locker room access or those stamped with
INTERVIEW ROOM: Head Coach Tony Sparano will hold his post-game press conference
immediately following the conclusion of the game in the interview room, which is located on the
ground level in the west side of the stadium.
PARKING: Press parking at Land Shark Stadium is very limited. All parking requests must be directed
to Harvey Greene, Senior Vice President - Media Relations, (954/452-7010).
TELEPHONES: Any media member desiring to have their own press box telephone line must order it
directly from Joe Curbelo of the Miami Dolphins Information Technology department, (954/452-
7135). Instruments can be ordered from the Dolphins’ media relations department, (954/452-7010).
WIRELESS ACCESS: Land Shark Stadium offers wireless internet access in all areas of the press
boxes. The access is free of charge and works with all wi-fi enabled computer equipment. For those
computers that do not have wi-fi capabilities, every seat is equipped with a “Cat 5” network jack to
which members of the media can connect using a Cat 5 patch cable.
COPY TRANSMISSION: Copy transmission is available at every Dolphins home game. The
transmission representative is Tim Lippman, 22 Keswick B, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442 (954/428-
9751; CELL: 954/548-9033 or e-mail: [email protected]).
FIELD ACCESS: Only working newspaper, network TV photographers, club/stadium officials and a
limited number of local TV photographers are permitted on the field during the game. Press box
passes will not be honored for field admittance at any time, unless authorized by the Miami Dolphins.
FOR MORE INFO: For more information on the Dolphins, contact the media relations department:
Harvey Greene, Senior Vice President - Media Relations; Fitz Ollison, Director of Communication;
Jason Jenkins, Director of Media Relations; and Gayle Baden, Executive Assistant. Office phone
number is (954) 452-7010 and (954) 452-7000-switchboard.
TRAINING CAMP: The Dolphins practice at Nova Southeastern University during both the preseason
and regular season. The campus is located in Davie at 7500 S.W. 30th Street.
DIRECTIONS
FT. LAUDERDALE TO TRAINING CAMP: From the north, take I-95 South to I-595 West. Take I-595
West to University Drive exit. Proceed off exit and turn left onto University Drive (going south). Go
past three traffic lights to S.W. 30th Street and turn left. Entrance to facility is 300 yards on right.
MIAMI AIRPORT TO TRAINING CAMP: From the airport, take 836 West to 826 North. FoIlow 826
North to exit for Florida Turnpike North. Take Turnpike North to I-595 West. Take I-595 West to
University Drive exit. Proceed off exit and turn left onto University Drive (going south). Go past three
traffic lights to S.W. 30th Street and turn left. Entrance to facility is 300 yards on right.
FROM THE SOUTH TO TRAINING CAMP: From the south, take I-95 North to I-595 West. Take I-595
West to University Drive exit. Proceed off exit and turn left onto University Drive (going south). Go
past three traffic lights to S.W. 30th Street and turn left. Entrance to facility is 300 yards on right.
FT. LAUDERDALE TO LAND SHARK STADIUM: Take I-595 West to Florida Turnpike South. Upon
approaching stadium, follow signs for “Stadium via I-95” (DO NOT take turnpike extension -exit 47
Homestead). Get off at Exit 2X (Dan Marino Blvd./199th St.). Proceed off exit and make a right onto
Dan Marino Blvd. Enter through Parking Gate 4, which is on the right.
MIAMI AIRPORT TO LAND SHARK STADIUM: Take I-95 North to Ives Dairy Road. Proceed west for five
miles (name of road changes to 199th Street/Dan Marino Blvd.) and stadium is on right. Enter parking
Gate 4.
TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION (Note: If two clubs remain tied after a third club is
eliminated during any step, tiebreaker reverts to Step
If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs 1 of the two-club format.)
in the same division finish with the best won-lost-tied
percentage, the following steps will be taken until a 01. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in
champion is determined: games among the clubs.)
02. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played
TWO CLUBS within the division.
03. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
01. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in 04. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played
games between the clubs.) within the conference.
02. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played 05. Strength of victory.
within the division. 06. Strength of schedule.
03. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games. 07. Best combined ranking among conference teams
04. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played in points scored and points allowed.
within the conference. 08. Best combined ranking among all teams in points
05. Strength of victory. scored and points allowed.
06. Strength of schedule. 09. Best net points in common games.
07. Best combined ranking among conference teams 10. Best net points in all games.
in points scored and points allowed. 11. Best net touchdowns in all games.
08. Best combined ranking among all teams in points 12. Coin toss.
scored and points allowed.