Karlos Dansby is not on his way to South Florida this evening, according to The Herald's Jeff Darlington. And the Dolphins are showing initial interest in now-former Arizona safety Antrel Rolle, a source tells me.
Darlington is hearing from a source that is refuting a report in the National Football Post that said Dansby was flying to Miami Thursday evening.
This doesn't mean Dansby isn't on the Dolphins radar. The team has had eyes on him this offseason. But it does mean there will not be a wine-and-dine session beginning at midnight as some have speculated.
The truth is Dansby doesn't have to be in South Florida to be signed by the Dolphins. These things often get done on the phone with the agent. And if a contract agreement is reached, the player can sign the deal and fax it back to the team.
And as the Dolphins don't hold press conferences for their free agent acquisitions, Dansby definitely doesn't have to fly in the night free agency begins.
As for Rolle, his contract was terminated by the Cardinals today. His agent Drew Rosenhaus is now shopping Rolle as we speak.
And a source tells me their exists a possibility Rolle ends up with the Dolphins -- the team he wants to play for.
[Update: The Chicago Tribune is reporting Rosenhaus is talking to the Bears. I am reporting he's talked to at least three teams since Rolle was released. And he expects to give the Cardinals one final shot before signing with anyone other than the Dolphins. If the Dolphins are the team, Arizona doesn't get one last chance because Miami is ultimately where Rolle wants to play. Rosenhaus is able to do this because Rolle is not an unrestricted free agent. His contract was terminated and therefore he is on the market right now.]
Rolle, however, is playing this thing coyly.
'I'm leaving myself open to all markets right now," Rolle said on his blog at PlayerPress.com. "I will be looking for teams with certain defensive schemes and teams that have a good reputation as far as how the organization is run. But right now I am willing to listen to anyone."
True. But if the Dolphins interest increases, he's going to be all ears for the home team.
Rolle is a South Miami-Dade resident and a former University of Miami standout.
The Star Ledger is reporting that
the Giant will be hosting Antrel Rolle on Friday.
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Posted by: Joey in Jersey | March 04, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Getterdone , omar kelly's report states dansby is NOT expected to visit florida on friday.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Joey, by the Giant, do you mean Bill Parcells?
Posted by: Dishpan | March 04, 2010 at 11:27 PM
IF the Fins resign Pennington Brian Miller says the Fins will probaly trade Thigpen for a draft pick, sounds reasonable and a way to get an extra pick
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 04, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I'm still scratching my head on the Dolphins bringing back Pennington. It doesn't make any sense. The guy is coming off his third shoulder surgery...geez what can he have left?
You already have three QB's on the roster..so what happens two either of the backups they have now? Trade?
Posted by: fishypete | March 04, 2010 at 11:29 PM
who's brian miller ? is dansby on a plane, train or in a automobile yet ? did anyone hear about the jets trade ? can rosenhaus trick any more media in reporting how miami's made a big deal for rolle but it's not big enough ?
Posted by: salguochee | March 04, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Kelly, contrary to Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald, reports that Danbsy will hop a private jet at 1:00 a.m. ET and fly to Miami.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 04, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Trade Thigpen and a 6th rd pick for Boldin.
Problem solved LOL.
Posted by: flipper | March 04, 2010 at 11:31 PM
"Kelly, contrary to Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald, reports that Danbsy will hop a private jet at 1:00 a.m. ET and fly to Miami."
Mike Florio PFT
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 04, 2010 at 11:31 PM
trade pat white to az for boldin and their #1 pick.
Posted by: melvin | March 04, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Thigpen is a good young QB, there is some teams out there that will want this kid and probaly give us a decent draft pick for him
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 04, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Jesus Chr@st !!
I just read that Cromartie has been named in at least FIVE paternity suits in the past three years and has S E V E N.. CHILDREN.. living in five states.
THAT is why the Country is Doomed.
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Posted by: Joey in Jersey | March 04, 2010 at 11:34 PM
I heard the bills would give a #2 for Thigpen.
Posted by: Mel Kiper | March 04, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Dishpan:
Sorry for the typo...
I meant "Giants"
Posted by: Joey in Jersey | March 04, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Omar kelly : " A NFL source says plebty of that savings ( porters ) will be offered to dansby , who despite public reports and widespread speculation is NOT expected to visit south florida friday ". Who knows ??
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:38 PM
plenty
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Joey in Jersey dont like black people
Posted by: kldy | March 04, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Seems funny to me... I read how all these teams are talking to all these players... They can't until after Midnight, doofusses... That is called tampering. I would love to know where all this "player" info comes from... I would also love to know why some people cannot get it through their heads Marshall will never has his wife beating ars in Miami...
Posted by: Derek in West Palm Beach | March 04, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Chris Mortensen Twitter: Phins will load up defensive front 7 and add 1 WR playmaker. McClain falling on many draft boards.
Posted by: Eric | March 04, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Its being reported that Karlos Dansby is in a submarine off Key Biscayne waiting to meet in Bill Parcells' secret underwater lair that is known in league circles as both the Tuna Dome and the Tunasphere.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | March 04, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Perfect English Carlito, good monkey
Posted by: monito | March 04, 2010 at 11:43 PM
NJ, it doesn't mean that Miami isn't going after Dansby, it just means no one knows for sure when he will arrive. With the tampering rule in effect till midnite, it can't be known that Miami has him flying in.
You can bet Miami is actively persuing and may already have a tenative deal in place as we speak.
Posted by: GetterDone Phins! | March 04, 2010 at 11:44 PM
NJ, I know, it's crazy, I'm reading that the Fins already offered Rolle a five year deal, PFT reporting he's visiting Giants Friday and his teammate Darrel Dockett has tweeted he knows where Rolle is going...how does he know where he is going if he hasn't visited Giants yet???
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 04, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Getter Done dont you g damn question the ego maniac that is NJ. you sob
Posted by: sucio | March 04, 2010 at 11:46 PM
everyone hates marshall but they love rey lewis hahaha what a world
Posted by: sports inc | March 04, 2010 at 11:47 PM
ray lewis kills people
Posted by: sucio | March 04, 2010 at 11:48 PM
LMAO @ getterdone. I didn't say miami isn't going after him and you don't think the airlines have records when dansby was flying in to miami ?? what you think miami used the secret service and used the stealth fighter jet to bring dansby in secretly ???
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:51 PM
We don't exactly have a great FA record so far. I don't imagine that will change. Don't expect any big names. I surely don't.
Posted by: Marc | March 04, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Nj,
No it was a submarine
Posted by: carlito from golfito | March 04, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Marc so good to have you back. What kind of dress you wearing tonight for free agency.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | March 04, 2010 at 11:52 PM
The Dolphins won't get anyone until the draft.The team we had last year will be the same one next year.....minus Porter.
Posted by: beerndrums | March 04, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Davey police source report large black male lottering outside of fins HQ.
Posted by: DyingBreed | March 04, 2010 at 11:53 PM
bobbyd12. miami did offer a 5 year deal to rolle but it was lower than all of the other deals .
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:53 PM
LOL @ carlito
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:54 PM
I heard Cromartie is going to the Jets. Is that true?
Posted by: The Cuban Assassin | March 04, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Black stretch limo just pulled up to fins HQ
Posted by: DyingBreed | March 04, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Is the Ball droping in time square for the release of Joey Porter
Posted by: SoiledBottom | March 04, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Espn will have a free agency special sportscenter at 12:30 am.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 04, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Lol at Jets. They are ruining their future by trading draft picks like the fins did when we had marino except well we had marino and a legit shot at the superbowl every year and they have the sanchize lmao. Same old jets.
Posted by: THUNDERBOLT | March 04, 2010 at 11:58 PM
kldy:
I LIKE THEM A LOT BETTER THAN I LIKE YOU (Fool.)
There's just no way that Antonio (or ANYONE else) can possibly make enough MONEY to bring them up right or even be a decent Dad.
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Posted by: Joey in Jersey | March 04, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Will Dick Clark count down to the release of Joey Porter
Posted by: SoiledBottom | March 04, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Joey Porter is now no longer a Dolphin.
Posted by: DyingBreed | March 04, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Wu hoooo I'm Porter free
Posted by: SoiledBottom | March 05, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Good riddance Joey!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | March 05, 2010 at 12:00 AM
12:00
Please, if there is a GOD in Heaven
LET THERE BE A DANSBY IN MIAMI!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | March 05, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Did the door hit Joey on the behind on his way out
Posted by: SoiledBottom | March 05, 2010 at 12:01 AM
the Miami Dolphins are interested in free-agent WR Derrick Mason (Ravens) and free-agent WR Antonio Bryant (Buccaneers), according to a league source. However, nothing is imminent or in the works
Posted by: fishypete | March 05, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Dansby has just been spotted at the airport dragging Rex Ryan on his ankles.
Posted by: DyingBreed | March 05, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Odinseye
There are lots of Gods in heaven and they all fight over parking
Posted by: SoiledBottom | March 05, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Carlito (from 11:42 PM)
&
SoiledBottom (from 11:59 PM) :
L M F A O !!!!!!
Posted by: Joey in Jersey | March 05, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Funny, people have said that for 3 years THUNDERBOLT, except, last time I checked the Jets made it to the playoffs and went rather far, while we stockpile draft picks and all watched in shame because we swept the Jets...I'd rather be in their shoes...
Posted by: Marc | March 05, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Ur kidding right marc.
Posted by: THUNDERBOLT | March 05, 2010 at 12:05 AM
"...I'd rather be in their shoes..."
I'd rather go 0-16 than be a Jet's fan. Because then I'd have to kill myself...
Posted by: Matthew | March 05, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Well????? Any bombs drop????
Posted by: Rob in OC | March 05, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Soiled,
The door?
Sources I've spoken with claim it was Sporano's foot.
Either way, he's OUTTIE!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | March 05, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Not kidding at all...The Jets went to the playoffs, and we didn't. They accomplished this by making TRADES and being aggressive in the free agency...
Posted by: Marc | March 05, 2010 at 12:08 AM
karlito for dansbito
Posted by: carlito from golfito | March 05, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Rob, cromartie to the jets,
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | March 05, 2010 at 12:09 AM
NJ, real swift comeback, I'm impressed...LMAO :)
Doubt he flies coach on a commercial, more like a private, easier to keep pass list discreet.
Anywho, Bottom line is Dansby doesn't even have to be present, deals can take place over the ph, he can be wherever he wants till time to make a deal offical.
If Miami gets him, it will be reported most likely that he arrives tmrw, during the day.
Posted by: GetterDone Phins! | March 05, 2010 at 12:09 AM
That's old news Jersey ;)
Posted by: Marc | March 05, 2010 at 12:10 AM