Dolphins news for the week of 7/21

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Dolphins | Still Room for Improvement - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:09:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins WR Chris Chambers wants to refine his comeback route, to "round it off a little bit."

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Dolphins | Seau Will Be Used in Blitzing Situations - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:36:19 -0700

The Miami Herald reports Miami Dolphins LB Junior Seau will be used in blitzing situations a lot throughout the season, according to head coach Dave Wannstedt. "Like with Junior Seau. We normally haven't been a big blitz defense, but . . . it's no secret that he's one of the best pass-rushing linebackers in the league," Wannstedt said. "So we'll find ways, maybe three or four times a game, to use him that way."

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Dolphins | Battle for Last DT Spot - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:58:03 -0700

The Palm Beach Post reports Miami Dolphins DLs Johnny Thomas, Dario Romero and Davern Williams will compete for the final defensive tackle spot.

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Dolphins | Bowens' Injury Opens Up Playing Time - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:11:59 -0700

Updating previous reports, Todd Archer, of the Palm Beach Post, reports for the Sporting News that with Miami Dolphins DE David Bowens (knee) out until at least November, DEs Adewale Ogunleye, Jay Williams and Rob Burnett will get more playing time.

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Dolphins face possible holdouts

Six draft picks remain unsigned
The Dolphins edged a little closer to getting their draft picks signed but also got closer to possible holdouts by their top three picks after an unusual day of talks Monday.

The Dolphins reached an agreement with seventh-round pick Davern Williams, a defensive tackle, on a three-year deal. That reduced the number of draft picks who haven't agreed to terms to six as the team prepares to open training camp Friday....

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Miami signs rookie DT

DAVIE -- With players scheduled to report to training camp Thursday, the Dolphins lowered their number of unsigned draft picks to six Monday by reaching a three-year agreement with defensive tackle Davern Williams.

Williams, the team's seventh-round pick, No. 248 overall, joined fifth-rounder Donald Lee and sixth-rounder Corey Jenkins among the signed rookies. Linebacker Eddie Moore, left tackle Wade Smith, guard Taylor Whitley, wide receiver J.R. Tolver, tackle Tim Provost and safety Yeremiah Bell are unsigned, but the team is hopeful it can reach deals before the first practice Friday....

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Dolphins | Bell Agrees To Terms - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 06:44:50 -0700

Updating previous reports, Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft pick S Yeremiah Bell. Terms of the deal were not disclosed

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Dolphins | Provost Agrees To Terms - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 06:47:19 -0700

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with sixth-round draft choice OT Tim Provost. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Dolphins | Lee, Three Others Selected for Internship - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:00:28 -0700

According to Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, the Miami Dolphins have selected four coaches for minority coaching internships with the team. Former NFL RB Amp Lee (Rams), Cheston Blackshear (Florida), Wayne Dickens (Moorehouse), and Charles Huff (Central Florida) will all work with Dolphins' coaches during training camp.

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Dolphins | Team No Longer Talking To Agents Collectively - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:08:29 -0700

Updating ongoing reports, Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins are declining to talk to the agents of the team's top three draft picks collectively any longer. The Dolphins told the agents of LB Eddie Moore, OT Wade Smith, and OG Taylor Whitley that they would like to speak to each one separately. As of yet, the agents have stood firm in their desire to work together.

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Dolphins | Slow Progress With Tolver - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:12:23 -0700

Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins and fifth-round draft pick WR J.R. Tolver are making slow progress in contract talks. The Dolphins are asking Tolver to accept a four-year deal, while Tolver's agent has told the team that he would prefer a three-year deal.

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Dolphins | Moore To Accept Deal? - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:15:18 -0700

Updating an ongoing story, Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports an NFL Players Association source said that Derek Spratley, the agent of Miami Dolphins second-round pick LB Eddie Moore, exchanged proposals with the team and is willing to accept a five-year deal. However, the deal contains incentives that will be very difficult to earn, such as requiring Moore to make two Pro Bowls in his first four seasons.

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Dolphins | Ogunleye Contract Update - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:23:50 -0700

Updating previous reports, Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins and starting DE Adewale Ogunleye are still negotiating some incentives in his contract. Ogunleye's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has said several times that he expects Ogunleye, who remains unsigned, to be in camp on time but does not want to guarantee anything. "I really doubt it will come to that, but we have some work to do," Rosenhaus said.

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Dolphins | Moore Signs - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 07:31:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Palm Beach Post reports Miami Dolphins rookie LB Eddie Moore signed a five-year contract worth $3.45 million on Thursday, July 24. The deal includes a $1.54 million signing bonus, and he can earn $1.5 million in incentives.