Miami Dolphins WRs Brandon Gibson and Armon Binns are expected to
compete for the No. 3 wide receiver job during offseason workouts
and training camp.
Huddle Up: Gibson, who hit career highs with 691 receiving yards and 5 TDs with
the Rams last season, would seem at first glance to be the odds-on
favorite over Binns, who has 24 career receptions, but neither
figures to set the fantasy world afire playing behind Mike Wallace
and Brian Hartline in one of the league's lesser-regarded passing
attacks.
Mike Gillislee - RB
Posted 5/19/13 11:31pm et
Miami Dolphins rookie RB Mike Gillislee is expected to compete with RBs Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas for the starting running back job during offseason workouts and training camp.
Huddle Up: The 208-pound Gillislee, a fifth-round selection out of in-state Florida, isn't as fast as Miller or as big as Thomas (230 pounds), but he's a solid combo of the 2 incumbents and definitely will have his shot at the No. 1 job with neither of the vets having asserted themselves so far in their brief time in the league.
Dan Carpenter - PK
Posted 5/16/13 8:05am et
The Miami Dolphins could consider the salaries of PKs Dan Carpenter and Caleb Sturgis in their competition for the kicking job. Sturgis is scheduled to make one-fifth the salary Carpenter will make in 2013.
Huddle Up: It's a kicker, so if the performance level is close to similar expect Miami to save a few bucks and go with Sturgis.
Mike Wallace - WR
Posted 5/16/13 1:05pm et
Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace said he does not think building chemistry with QB Ryan Tannehill will not be too difficult and expects the chemistry to be fine once training camp begins. Wallace said he works with Tannehill after each practice.
Huddle Up: Wallace has averaged 65-1,095-9 over the past 3 seasons, and there's no reason to think he can't reach or eclipse those figures in 2013 -- even with a new QB in a new system.
Dion Sims - TE
Posted 5/10/13 10:52am et
Miami Dolphins TE Dion Sims is expected to push for playing time after dropping to 264 pounds from the 280-pound range. The team expects to use him in two-tight end sets with TE Dustin Keller. Keller isn't known to be a great blocker, and Sims will be relied upon to block.
Huddle Up: The Dolphins didn't sign Keller in free agency to sit around, and if Sims is to be the blocking half of Miami's tight end tandem there's definitely a ceiling on his fantasy value as a rookie.
Dion Sims - TE
Posted 5/6/13 11:03pm et
Miami Dolphins TE Dion Sims could see time in two-tight end sets this season because of his blocking ability.
Huddle Up: Sadly, there are few if any fantasy leagues that score points for blocking acumen. There are plenty of other single-tight end teams and more prolific multiple-TE clubs, so Sims is unlikely to make a ripple on the fantasy radar.
Dion Jordan - DE
Posted 5/3/13 9:32pm et
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said there is no timetable for DE Dion Jordan's return. "He's going to get himself well as quickly and completely as he possibly can, whenever that is," Philbin said. "And when the medical people deem that he's healthy, he will be joining us on a full-time basis."
Huddle Up: Jordan is recovering from shoulder surgery, but the hope is that he'll be ready to roll by the start of training camp.
Nate Kaeding - PK
Posted 5/2/13 9:28pm et
Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Nate Kaeding (groin) has decided to retire from professional football after suffering a groin injury a few days ago. 'It's not like I can switch the way I kick, or change this way, or use a different muscle,' Kaeding said. 'Especially for me, and the way I kick, that's the main lever in the kicking motion. It's impossible to avoid it and I've got these chronic issues.'
Huddle Up: The end of the line has come too soon for Kaeding, one of fantasy's top kickers over his first 7 pro seasons, scoring at least 109 points each year.
Davone Bess - WR
Posted 4/27/13 12:12am et
The Cleveland Browns acquired WR Davone Bess from the Miami Dolphins Friday, April 26. Cleveland sent their their fourth- and fifth-round picks to Miami for Bess and the Dolphins' fourth- and seventh-round picks. Shortly after the trade, Bess received a three-year contract extension.
Huddle Up: Bess will provide a nice slot target while Josh Gordon and presumably Greg Little work the outside. Bess had become superfluous in Miami; he'll be a welcome addition to the Browns' passing game in Cleveland, albeit one with limited fantasy value.
Davone Bess - WR
Posted 4/25/13 12:07pm et
The Miami Dolphins are highly likely to trade WR Davone Bess to the Cleveland Browns for mid-round picks.
Huddle Up: The Browns are in need of pass-catchers, and Bess is steady and serviceable slot option, having averaged 64 catches and 689 yards over his 5 seasons in Miami.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 4/10/13 10:38am et
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Tuesday, April 9, that RB Reggie Bush could potentially catch between 60-80 balls in 2013.
Huddle Up: Bush hasn't been in that range of receptions since recording 89 and 73 his first two years in the league, averaging 42 catches a year over the past five seasons. Lions running backs have collectively averaged 90 catches a season over that same span, but aside from a handful of games with Jahvid Best they haven't had a dynamic pass-catching back like Bush. Still, best to err on the low end of Schwartz's optimistic estimate when projecting Reggie's numbers this year.
Davone Bess - WR
Posted 3/29/13 6:50pm et
The Miami Dolphins could look to trade WR Davone Bess during the 2013 NFL Draft if they want to upgrade at their slot receiver position. The team would save $2.7 million if they released Bess this offseason.
Huddle Up: Miami already has a bunch of dough tied up in Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline, so saving on a slot receiver makes sense. Bess is a talented pass-catcher who could be a solid PPR contributor if he winds up in a WCO with a penchant for throwing to the slot man.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 3/23/13 3:01pm et
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said this week that RB Reggie Bush will be used in a role similar to his days with the New Orleans Saints. In two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, he averaged 222 carries and 39 catches per season, but in five years in New Orleans, he averaged 105 carries and 59 receptions per campaign.
Huddle Up: This isn't necessarily good news fantasy-wise, as Bush would be down more than five touches per game from his recent work with Miami. Fantasy owners already are ceding Detroit's goal line looks to Mikel Leshoure, so Bush's fantasy value in Detroit would be down from what it's been the past two seasons as a Dolphin.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 3/20/13 1:56pm et
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said there is a possibility RB Reggie Bush could return punts or kickoffs this season.
Huddle Up: It seems unwise to ask Bush to be both the feature back and a special teams mainstay; maybe the plan is for Bush to be the RBBC lead dog and a sometimes return man. Don't overly inflate Bush's fantasy value in leagues where you also get credit for return yards, but that potential does make for an intriguing tie-breaker.
Lamar Miller - RB
Posted 3/19/13 12:48pm et
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said he needs to see consistent growth from RB Lamar Miller in 2013. In particular, he needs to be more disciplined in blitz pickup.
Huddle Up: Blitz pickup is almost always an issue with young backs, but the Fins definitely are putting most of their eggs in Miller's basket having released their top back, Reggie Bush, of the past 2 seasons.
Davone Bess - WR
Posted 3/17/13 3:16pm et
Miami Dolphins WRs Davone Bess, Armon Binns, Rishard Matthews, Brian Tyms and Jeff Fuller are expected to compete for two or three roster spots. The team could also add a wide receiver during the 2013 NFL Draft to join the competition.
Huddle Up: Bess has been a decent, low-end PPR option with at least 61 catches in 3 of the past 4 seasons, but with the additions of Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson obviously have dropped Bess down the depth chart.
Matt Moore - QB
Posted 3/17/13 3:18pm et
Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore, WR Mike Wallace, WR Brian Hartline, DE Cameron Wake, LB Dannell Ellerbe and LB Philip Wheeler will count $50.07 million against the salary cap in 2014.
Huddle Up: That will be something to deal with a year from now, but in the meantime, the Fins hopefully have enough cap space to bolster their offensive line, which has been overlooked during their recent FA spending spree.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 3/13/13 12:07pm et
The Detroit Lions have offered free-agent RB Reggie Bush a full-time position in the offense over RB Mikel Leshoure.
Huddle Up: Bush would be the lead dog in a committee that also includes Mikel Leshoure and would give the Lions the closest thing they've had to a dynamic running back since Jahvid Best hung up his cleats. There are at least a couple other teams interested in Reggie, but the Lions are offering something (a starting gig) they may not be willing to offer.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 3/13/13 2:40pm et
The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with RB Reggie Bush on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Bush was reportedly told he'd be the Lions' starter, which would put Mikel Leshoure at the back end of Detroit's RBBC. Bush gives the Lions a dynamic back, especially in the passing game, while Leshoure is likely to hang on to the goal line work.
Anthony Fasano - TE
Posted 3/12/13 6:18pm et
Updating a previous report, the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent TE Anthony Fasano (Dolphins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: The addition of Fasano, who has 73 catches for 783 yards and 10 TDs over the past 2 seasons, gives the Chiefs and new QB Alex Smith a solid 1-2 TE punch as he'll team with holdover Tony Moeaki.
Matt Moore - QB
Posted 3/8/13 11:38pm et
The Miami Dolphins re-signed QB Matt Moore. Moore's new contract is reportedly for two years and worth $8 million.
Huddle Up: Moore had hoped to compete for a starting gig somewhere, but it looks like he's willing to accept a backup role to Ryan Tannehill in Miami.
Brian Hartline - WR
Posted 3/8/13 11:38pm et
The Miami Dolphins re-signed WR Brian Hartline to a five-year, $30.775 million deal that includes $12.5 million guaranteed.
Huddle Up: The Dolphins are hoping that Harline winds up being a very well-compensated WR2, as they would like to sign Mike Wallace in free agency and/or pursue a wideout with an early pick in the upcoming draft. Hartline was an inconsistent fantasy contributor, and if he winds up as the second option in Miami the peaks will likely become fewer and farther between.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 3/8/13 11:49pm et
Miami Dolphins impending free-agent RB Reggie Bush has emerged as one of the Detroit Lions' top free agent targets this offseason.
Huddle Up: Adding a speed back like Bush to a rotation that includes Mikel Leshoure makes sense, as Bush would fill the role Jahvid Best handled until his injury. Such a role might result in fewer touches for Bush, and Leshoure is a solid goal line back, but Bush would still have value in PPR leagues.
Brian Hartline - WR
Posted 3/5/13 12:59pm et
The Miami Dolphins are close to re-signing WR Brian Hartline to a multiyear deal worth between $6 million and $6.5 million per season.
Huddle Up: Even if Miami does retain Hartline, the Dolphins are still expected to pursue a big-name, No. 1 wideout in free agency.
Randy Starks - DT
Posted 3/4/13 12:40pm et
The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on DT Randy Starks, which guarantees him $8.45 million.
Huddle Up: Not that there was much question, but the Dolphins aren't using the franchise tag on Reggie Bush so he's likely taking his talents away from South Beach.
Lamar Miller - RB
Posted 3/3/13 9:58pm et
The Miami Dolphins are not considering having RB Daniel Thomas competing with RB Lamar Miller for the starting running back job next season and are not expected to sign a veteran running back to compete with Miller. The team likes Miller's ability to make jump-cut moves, which allows him to get to the second level in the team's zone-blocking scheme.
Huddle Up: Sounds as if the Dolphins must have really liked what they saw from Miller's 57 total touches as a rookie last season ...
Matt Moore - QB
Posted 3/3/13 10:14pm et
The Cleveland Browns may show interest in Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Matt Moore this offseason as well as Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel if he is released.
Huddle Up: Both are viable options for the Browns, who aren't expected to retain No. 2 QB Colt McCoy. Moore is looking for a starting role, and signing with the Browns may give him a decent opportunity as he would be competing against second-year QB Brandon Weeden for the job.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 2/28/13 4:15pm et
Updating a previous report, while the Detroit Lions are interested in free-agent RB Reggie Bush (Dolphins), it might take $5 million or so to land the speedy back.
Huddle Up: Given their extended run of RB woes, the Lions are one of the few NFL teams that likely would be willing to pony up for a higher-priced back.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 2/26/13 10:40pm et
The Detroit Lions have legitimate interest in signing free-agent RB Reggie Bush (Dolphins).
Huddle Up: The Dolphins appear content to let Bush leave, and the Lions -- a franchise which seemingly has been searching for a legit back since Barry Sanders' retirement -- have all the makings of a great fit.
Reggie Bush - RB
Posted 2/25/13 12:31am et
The San Diego Chargers could show interest in Miami Dolphins
impending free-agent RB Reggie Bush as they will be looking for a
third-down back.
Huddle Up: The Chargers and their new regime have stated their confidence in
incumbent starter Ryan Mathews, but at the same time, they aren't
going to take any chances given Mathews' lengthy injury history.
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