Despite having four quarterbacks already on the roster (if you want to call Pat White a quarterback), the Miami Dolphins have made arrangements to work out Tommy Grady of the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz on Monday, Aug. 2.Originally a member of the Oklahoma Sooners in 2003, Grady redshirted in 2003 and was the backup to Heisman Trophy winner Jason White in 2004. Grady appeared in five games for the Sooners that season, totaling 63 yards and a touchdown pass.After sitting out due to transfer rules in 2005, Grady saw action in seven games a the backup quarterback for the Utah Utes, throwing for 102 yards and a touchdown with three interceptions.Grady threw for 681 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions as the primary backup to starter Brian Johnson in 2007.

Undrafted in 2008, Grady served as the backup quarterback for the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of af2 in 2009.With the Yard Dawgz moving to the new Arena Football League in 2010, Grady took the reins as the team’s starting quarterback over former FSU quarterback Xavier Lee.Despite a 6-10 record and a second-place finish in the division, Grady excelled for the Yard Dawgz in 2010 with 4,307 passing yards and 81 touchdowns against 17 interceptions.With the Yard Dawgz’ season officially coming to an end Friday, the team’s coach gave Grady his blessing to explore this NFL opportunity.A big, strong-armed quarterback at 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, Grady is a somewhat intriguing prospect but has a long way to go to even sniff an NFL career. He would likely be groomed on the practice squad if he were to stick around at all in Miami Dolphins.Evan Oglesby out with illnessNo one landed on the PUP list on Miami Dolphins first day of training camp yesterday, but the Miami Dolphins did place cornerback Evan Oglesby on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.This does not remove Oglesby from the 80-man roster, and he can be activated from this list at any time when he is ready to return to the field.Although it is not known what Oglesby’s exact illness is, it is likely minor and he should be activated in a few days. Teams simply make these kinds of moves because they are necessary precursors to having players on these lists during the regular season, if needed.A five-year NFL veteran, the 27-year-old Oglesby is coming for a reserve cornerback job in his second season and first camp with the Miami Dolphins.Discuss this article on the forum here! Chris J. Nelson majored in journalism at Georgia State University and is currently a programming coordinator for Turner Sports in Atlanta.

The AFC East will be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL next season. Several teams should be significantly approved after some offseason overhauls. Sorry Buffalo, Miami Dolphins,I’m not talking about your beloved Bills. New York Jets Hard Knocks newest victim has a cocky coach and a dominant defense going for them. After last season’s surprising advance to the Conference Championship, expectations have risen. With Cornerback Darrelle Revis holding out, all is not well with Rex Ryan’s team. Can they replicate last year’s success? Last Season: 9-7. Lost in Conference Championship Key Additions: LaDainian Tomlinson RB, Jason Taylor DE, Santonio Holmes WR, Antonio Cromartie CB, Kyle Wilson CB (R) Key Subtractions: Thomas Jones RB, Alan Fanaca OL, Kerry Rhodes CB, Leon Washington RB Breakout Player: Shonn Greene Miami Dolphins, RB—Greene will be running behind a great line and under a coach who loves to pound the football.

Will win the division if…First, Revis would have to end his holdout rather quickly or the defense won’t be nearly as dominant as last year. Second, Quarterback Mark Sanchez taking a big step forward in year two will go a long way towards the Jets becoming a balanced offense. Fantasy Stud: Shonn Greene, RB – Expect 1,000 plus yards and 8-10 touchdowns. MVP: Darelle Revis, CB Projected Record: 10-6, Second AFC East Miami Dolphins Miami had adisappointingseason in 2009, failing to make the playoffs after making it the year before. With veteran quarterback Chad Pennington going down in week three, a transition year was to be expected. In Chad Henne’s first year as starter, he showed the NFL he has all of the makings of a star quarterback while at the same time experiencing some growing pains in the form of forced passes and inaccuracy on short throws. Will he develop quickly enough to make Miami a contender this year? Last Season: 7-9, Third in the AFC East Key Additions: Karlos Dansby LB, Richie Incognito OL, Brandon Marshall WR, Koa Misi LB (R), Jared Odrick (R) Key Subtractions:Miami Dolphins,Jason Taylor LB, Gibril Wilson FS, Justin Smiley OG, Joey Porter LB, Ted Ginn WR (Yay!) Breakout Player: Cameron Wake, LB—Wake is ready to make Dolfans forget Jason Taylor with a double-digit sack season. Will win the division if…Chad Henne develops into a top-ten quarterback, making the Fins one of the most dynamic offenses in football. The defense doesn’t have to be dominant but solid. They can’t give up the big play as much as they did last year. Fantasy Stud: Brandon Marshall, WR – Expect 1300 yards and 10 touchdowns. MVP: Randy Starks, DT Projected Record: 11-5, First AFC East New England Patriots Tom Brady might never lead another 16-0 team again, but he is far from finished in the NFL. The offense is going to be among the league’s best units as long as he is at the helm. The defense is the real question mark, especially with Ty Warren out for the season, creating a big void up front. Last Season: 10-6, AFC East Champs, lost in round one of the playoffs. Key Additions: Alge Crumpler TE, Damione Lewis DT,Miami Dolphins, Devin McCourtey CB (R) Key Subtractions: Shawn Springs CB, Adalius Thomas LB, Ben Watson TE Breakout Player: Jerod Mayo LB—The third-year backer is ready to lead the Pats defense. Will win the division if…Tom Brady’s health is of the most importance.

The defense must prove to be better than people think because on paper they’re nothing special. Fantasy Stud: Randy Moss—Expect 1400 yards and 13 touchdowns MVP: Tom Brady Projected Record: 9-7, Third AFC East BuffaloBills The Buffalo Bills don’t have much going for them. They don’t have a quarterback and boast one of the league’s worst squads on both sides of the football. Their best player might even end up being rookie halfback C.J. Spiller. Winning six games would be an accomplishment. My best suggestion for Bills’ fans is to pick a new team. Last Season: 6-10, Fourth AFC East Key Additions: Andra Davis LB, C.J. Spiller RB (R) Key Subtractions: Richie Incognito OL, Terrell Owns WR Breakout Player: C.J. Spiller, RB—With injuries to team’s top two backs, Spiller will have every chance to prove himself, early and often. Will win the division if…the team planes for the Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Patriots all go down. Fantasy Stud: N/A MVP: Donte Whitner Projected Record: 3-13, Fourth AFC East Related Posts: Dolphins Fantasy Rankings Miami Dolphins Preview Heat signs Beverley 2010 Fantasy Football Preview: QB Madden: Miami Dolphins Ratings Subscribe to the comments for this post? Digg this! Post on Google Buzz Stumble upon something good?

When it comes to offense, the 2010 Miami Dolphins are quite deep in a couple of areas, namely the RB and TE positions. On many rosters, one would expect to find players of a lesser-caliber sitting at or near the bottom of the depth chart. This is not the case in Miami Dolphins. I found it an odd coincidence that the two players on the Fins’ offense whom I feel to be rather overlooked, share a none-too-common first name. Let’s have a look at these youngsters. TE Kory Sperry Miami Dolphins fans have not had much of a chance to see Sperry in action, as he has only started one game for the team. When Anthony Fasano was unable to play in a Week 10 match-up versus the Buccaneers, No. 85 was thrust into action and began making immediate contributions.

Including being the first player on the 2009 team to score a touchdown in the final two minutes of either half. While Kory only logged 3 receptions for 31 yards, each play he was a part of made a difference for the Miami Dolphins; two 13-yard gains for first downs that helped the Fins to come back after the defense let go of a 19-6 first half lead, and an amazing catch of a 5-yard bullet shot by Chad Henne for a touchdown. It seems to me that if Sperry sees more playing time this year, he will certainly be an impact player. There are not too many guys out there that could step onto the field for a cold start mid-way through the season, and return that kind of production. It is my sincere hope that management will give Kory Sperry ample opportunity to continue to prove that he can be a valuable supplement for Anthony Fasano, and Joey Haynos. At 6′4″, 242lbs., he makes an excellent target in the red zone, not to mention an asset for blocking on the outside edge.

RB Kory Sheets Kory No. 2 has had even less of a chance to prove himself as a Miami Dolphins, with no starts, and only one carry for five yards in Week 17 versus the Steelers. Sheets, acquired from the 49′ers practice squad mid-way through ‘09, is part of a supporting cast of three capable runners backing up the Ronnie and Ricky Show. Known in college (and the NFL combine when he recorded a 4.39s 40 yd time) for his pure speed, Sheets saw significant playing time in four preseason games for the ‘Niners, scoring three touchdowns, and rushing for almost 200 yards. Even occupying the bottom HB slot on the depth chart, Kory Sheets could very well be forced into action in the near future. Lisfranc surgeries such as the one undergone last season by Ronnie Brown, have been known to be accompanied by possible complications as long as 18 months after the fact.

That, combined with Ricky Williams advanced age, suggest that Kory could, in a worst-case scenario, rapidly jump from fifth HB to third; a role that would certainly come with a lot more playing time. Purdue’s all-time rushing touchdown leader should be up to the challenge. If nothing else, he is the closest thing that the Miami Dolphins have to track-speed now that Ted Ginn has been sent to San Francisco. There is a fair chance that he will act as a kick returner at some point this season. Tony Sparano even expressed regret over failing to afford Sheets more playing time in 2009, another clue that we might see more of him very soon. In the words of the Miami Dolphins‘ head coach, “This guy can really, really run.” So, while there are no guarantees for the two Kory’s in 2010, I believe that a time will come when they will be asked to take up an increased role in this Miami Dolphins offense: something to which I, for one, am looking forward.

The Miami Dolphins weren’t able to build on their 2008 division title, falling to just 7-9 last season. But things are looking up as the 2010 season approaches. The Miami Dolphins were able to land wide receiver Brandon Marshall, giving them a true No. 1 wideout for the first time in several years. His presence should immediately improve a passing attack which ranked No. 20 in the NFL last season. After ranking No. 25 in scoring defense, it was clear the Dolphins needed to part ways with Paul Pasqualoni. Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan has been brought in to take over defensive coordinator duties. Miami Dolphins is hoping that this move, along with the signing of Karlos Dansby, will help rejuvenate the defense.

Offense: Marshall may be a diva, like so many other wide receivers in today’s game, but he will have an immediate impact on the offense in a positive way.  First off, he gives emerging quarterback Chad Henne a go-to guy. Secondly, he demands a lot of defensive attention. That means fellow wideouts Davone Bess, Greg Camarillo, and Brian Hartline will have the potential to have more productive seasons. It also means Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown will benefit as defenses are forced to pay more attention to the passing game. Marshall’s presence will also allow offensive coordinator Dan Henning to abandon the Wildcat offense. Miami Dolphins started to abandon it when Brown went down with an injury last season, and Henne impressed throwing the football during that time.

Miami won’t need to depend on deception as much now that it has a top notch playmaker. Led by tackles Jake Long and Vernon Carey, the Dolphins also boast one of the better offensive lines in the league. Defense: If Miami Dolphins hopes to return to the top of the AFC East, it must turn things around on this side of the football. Last season, the Dolphins were among the worst scoring defenses in the league, allowing 24.4 points per game. They gave up way too many big plays while not making enough big plays themselves. While Dansby fills a big hole at inside linebacker, making a major turnaround won’t be easy. Players will need to step up to fill the shoes of departed outside linebackers Joey Porter and Jason Taylor. Plus, the Dolphins will have to juggle personnel following the retirement of nose tackle Jason Ferguson.

The impression I’m getting is that Randy Starks will slide down to take Ferguson’s spot. Porter and Taylor combined for 16 sacks last season, so Koa Misi, Charlie Anderson, and Cameron Wake must be able to at least match that production. First round draft pick Jared Odrick must produce at the defensive end spot as well. Pro Bowl safety Yeremiah Bell leads a defensive backfield which should show some improvement as long as Miami Dolphins can mount a formidable pass rush. Cornerbacks Votae Davis and Sean Smith will benefit from getting lots of experience as rookies last year. Prediction: 3rd AFC East – The Miami Dolphins could certainly do better than third, but there are still some areas of concern on the defensive side of the football. Miami should be able to muster a winning season, and it may be able to find its way into the playoffs. Be sure to check out my 2010 NFL predictions to see who I have winning the division.

The Miami Dolphins have made quite the strides in the past few seasons. They’ve turned their entire identity round and round, going from a mediocre mini-roadblock for opponents in the AFC East, to 1-15, and suddenly back into the thick of the playoff race in the past two seasons. They won their division and reached the playoffs in 2008, behind Chad Pennington’s second Comeback of the Year award season, and continued their resurgence back into the league’s competitive ranks with a quiet playoff chase (albeit unsuccessful Miami Dolphins) leading down to the final game of the season in 2009. With a new quarterback under center, Chad Henne, and Chad Pennington sitting on the bench, Miami Dolphins heads into another season with high hopes, and once again with no sure-fire identity that gives experts a guarantee on what to expect. That’s where NFL Soup comes in. We have our finger on the pulse of the league, and we’re pretty confident we found five things you’ll want to keep an eye out for in 2010. In fact, we came up with five things we just about guarantee for the 2010 fantasy football season.

No. 1: Brandon Marshall Will Once Again Get His 100 Miami Dolphins didn’t give up two second-rounders to watch Marshall twiddle his thumbs and to have Chad Henne throw more passes to Davone Bess and his running backs. Miami Dolphins can run the ball and perform the Wildcat with the best of them, but with Marshall, they can now stretch the field and insert an explosive passing game. It may take a little while for everyone to adjust, but in the long run, Brandon Marshall will be the best thing that ever happened to Henne and this young, growing team. Mark him down for a fourth straight season with 100-plus catches. Hey, if Henne can lock in and get Bess the ball, why not Marshall?

No. 2: Ronnie Brown Won’t Rid of the Injury Bug Brown can put up dynamite numbers as one of the top Wildcat options in the league when healthy, but after missing 16 total games in the past three seasons, his health has become a huge question mark. Factor in that Ricky Williams is coming off of a sensational 2009 season, Brown is in a contract year, and that he’s coming off of a Lisfranc fracture, the odds are against him to make magic happen for Miami Dolphins in 2010. The contract year could keep him motivated to turn in a full season with big numbers, but he’s still splitting carries, and a Lisfranc injury is no small task from which to return. Miami could begin to cut him loose and ride the hot hand (Williams), while looking toward fresh blood in the 2011 NFL Draft.

No. 3: Ricky Williams, An Oldy But Goody Williams is 33, and if Ronnie Brown is even remotely healthy in 2010, they will once again be splitting the rushing load in Miami Dolphins’s backfield. But if our second prediction (see above) pans out, he could be back as the starter in 2010 for the second straight season. Williams may be old for a running back, but when you look at the fact that he missed two separate seasons and had just 334 total carries in the three seasons combined going into last year, it’s safe to say he’s got some miles left. Williams put up an impressive 1,121 yards and 11 scores last year, and we don’t see him slowing down just yet. Until Brown is fully healed and back as the starter, we’d quietly grab Williams as our first Miami Dolphins running back off of fantasy draft boards. No. 4: Brian Hartline is a Legit No. 2 You can talk about his supposed car crash all you want, but unless Hartline is in jail or facing a suspension, we’re buying into the play-making ability we saw out of him in 2009. Ted Ginn Jr. is gone, which means Davone Bess can concentrate solely on the slot, and newly acquired Brandon Marshall can reel in the No. 1 receiver targets. But that still leaves some fantasy value to be had, especially in a growing offense. We like Hartline to easily beat out Greg Camarillo and best his 2009 totals of 500-plus receiving yards and an impressive 16.3 yards per catch. He shouldn’t be flying off fantasy draft boards, but Hartline possesses decent

No. 4 WR value if his legal troubles stop chasing him when the season begins. No. 5: Chad Henne Will Arrive in 2010 Henne went from being a clipboard holder in 2008 to taking over for an injured and struggling Chad Pennington in Miami Dolphins 2009. It took him until just his third game in 2009 to make an impact, as he played very well against a stout New York Jets pass defense, as he threw for two touchdowns, no picks, and 241 yards. Henne certainly had his share of struggles during the season, but exhibited a strong arm and poise in the pocket, and finished with a solid 60.8 completion percentage on the season. Henne also made quite an impression on fantasy owners last season, topping 320 passing yards in three of his final five games.