Let's start with the news: Agent Ralph Cindrick said on his twitter account that the Dolphins have just agreed to terms with DT Montavious Stanley.
Stanley was a 4-3 defensive tackle last season with the Jaguars. He is likely going to be asked to play the nose or hybrid nose tackle spot for the Dolphins. Jason Ferguson retired suddenly a couple of weeks back and Miami is obviously looking for depth.
Stanley has played for five teams in six years, including the 2006 Dallas Cowboys when Jeff Ireland was in the personnel department there.
Late last week I followed wide receiver Brian Hartline and guard Nate Garner to a community relations reading event then spoke with both about the importance of their upcoming training camp.
I break down Hartline and Garner's chances of starting here.
It is important to note that Garner is 100 percent healthy following a foot injury that derailed his offseason. He spent the entire offseason rehabilitating the injury.
Hartline spent the offseason trying to get bigger, stronger, faster. He also had an issue with a auto accident in which his truck was found abandoned by the side of the road along Interstate 595 here in So. Fla.
Hartline declined to comment on the accident under advice of counsel.
I don't really think this issue will cause Hartline major problems. All reports are no one was injured in the accident, including Hartline. Hartline has a lawyer. The Dolphins aren't likely to discipline him severely unless he is found guilty of something serious. I don't think abandoning a vehicle -- if it can be even proven he did so -- will rise to the level of getting severely disciplined.
Remember, this isn't the first time the vehicle of a Dolphins player was found abandoned at the scene of an accident. Channing Crowder's vehicle was found abandoned at the scene of an accident in January of 2008.
Neither the NFL nor the Dolphins imposed any game-related discipline in that instance. Crowder was reportedly cited for careless driving.
This doesn't and shouldn't diminish the seriousness of leaving an accident -- if indeed that is what Hartline did. But in the universe of off-field issues the NFL weighs, it is more a moon than a supernova.
(I meant OutterConferenceRivalry)
Posted by: Finatic | July 25, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Why do the Cowboys open camp a week before the rest of the teams?That sounds like something Billicheat would do.
Posted by: beerndrums | July 25, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Let the world know that the cowboys early start is because they start preseason early vs bengals @ canton in the HallOfFameGame..
Posted by: Finatic | July 25, 2010 at 04:22 PM
Cinci is giving the Boys a 4 day head start.....I like it.
Posted by: beerndrums | July 25, 2010 at 04:26 PM
LoL.... Good one.... Ima have to use that one if u don't mind.
Posted by: Finatic | July 25, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Garner healthy and Hartline bigger is good.
The "X" factor for our offense is Ronnie Brown. If he is back at 100%, were good.
My concerns are on defense.
However, with PSI + Nolan driving, it does help me sleep at night.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | July 25, 2010 at 04:49 PM
thanks Kris for the info on this carlo ponti troll guy. We will keep an eye on him.
Posted by: Tvk | July 25, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Bootang,
In the Trifectas first season here we pulled off the biggest turnaround in NFL history and won the division. That season we also led the league in the + turnover ratio.
I agree with you, we will live or die by our turnovers this year.
Less INT's from Henne and More INT's from Sean and Vontae spells playoff run :)
I'm Pumped!
Posted by: odinseye | July 25, 2010 at 04:52 PM
( MAD MEN ) TONIGHT AT 10.OO PM ON AMC . IT'S THE BEST THING ON TV .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Hartline reminds me of Chris Collingsworth.
Posted by: John | July 25, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Aloco is that TV show on a man the is mad that lives in New Jersey???
Posted by: Tvk | July 25, 2010 at 05:02 PM
aloco, me forgot, also the man takes steroids and is angry all the time. That is why it is called Madman.
Posted by: Tvk | July 25, 2010 at 05:03 PM
ooh ooh and his name is Nicolas Jostopoulos.
Posted by: Tvk | July 25, 2010 at 05:04 PM
This was just announced on ESPN about Sergio Kindle-http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5408761
Posted by: youbetcha | July 25, 2010 at 05:05 PM
NO TVK,HE'S NOT NJ PHIN . BETTER
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Maybe Kindle was drinking
Posted by: Tvk | July 25, 2010 at 05:07 PM
That's what I was gonna say Kindel=wasted
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:09 PM
Sergoi kindle injured falling down 2 flights of stairs. Head injury.
Posted by: youbetcha | July 25, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Kindle drives into building, Kindle falls down two flights of steps, Thank God Kindle is not a Miami Dolphin. Sounds like maybe this kid might have a substance abuse problem? Oh bye the way, Go Marlins!!!
Posted by: bobbyd12 | July 25, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I have a hard time believing that an athelete would have more agility n would have to be trashed to do something that silly!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:15 PM
This is the longest week of the year. July 30 can't come soon enough.
I wouldn't pee on TO if he was on fire. Please don't even think about it.
What's the latest on Jim Mandich and his battle with cancer...haven't heard much lately...
Posted by: football is life the rest are details | July 25, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Makes Misi look even better.
Posted by: youbetcha | July 25, 2010 at 05:15 PM
There was a reason they didn't select that kid... Chalk another one up for the trifecta!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:17 PM
OK Guy's Good evening, hat's new in "PHINLAND"????
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Should have been "What's"
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:21 PM
How do you fall down 2 flights of stairs, I understand 1 flight, but 2 ????????
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:28 PM
I'm guessing he had to be loaded. After the running into the house thing
Posted by: youbetcha | July 25, 2010 at 05:31 PM
See this is what happens when ya drink you beat ur baby momma or hit parked cars of ur driving that guy was so f-up-ed ge couldn't even walk a straight line he musta been hangin with jamarcus Russel n his crunked juice!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:32 PM
YOU GUYS BETTER GET READY TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN MAD MEN TONIGHT BETTER THAN THIS CRAP YOU TALKING ABOUT . WOMEN .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Aloco, Dont you have some "Wall street" news for us, What should we keep a eye on tommarrow, Come on buddy, Share the Wealth.......
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Some of us don't need to watch mad men to get our hot women all some of us have to do is roll over! ;)
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Grrrreat Point.....
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:42 PM
CUBAN , THE MARKET IS GOING TO OPEN UP 120 POINTS DUE TO EUORPE AND OIL .THANK GOD I HAVE NO SHORT POSITIONS ON .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Grreatdane, the women in mad men are THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY FROM LATE 1950'S NOT LIKE THE WOMEN OF TODAY .TODAY IS THE FIRST SHOW THIS YEAR AND SHOULD BE GEAT .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:45 PM
GREAT
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:45 PM
What's worse is that one flight of steps led to the upstairs and the other flight was on the opposite side of the house leading to the basement.My sources informed me that after he fell down from the first set,he caught on fire and did the "drop n roll",and rolled down the steps to the basement.Sounds like he drank some drank with JaMarcus Russel.
Posted by: beerndrums | July 25, 2010 at 05:45 PM
I KNOW MOST OF YOU GUYS WATCH WRESTLING ON SUNDAY .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Your not "Spreading" the wealth with that post my friend, Can you give me some "HOT" aka Inside info?????????????
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:46 PM
I know was just messin I have actually watched a few episodes! :)
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:47 PM
CUBAN , I AM LIKE YOU NEED HELP .ALL I CAN SAY ; SHORT AFTER FEW DAYS OF GAINS /IT WORKS .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:48 PM
ANY ONE WATCHES THIS CRAP SHOW CALL (( SO YOU CAN DANCE )) ?
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Um no... Do ur self a favor turn the channel asap!!!! Espn is good or even discovery or history channel.... :) save your self from that crap pleeze don't do it!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:53 PM
"HOT" Ashley is quite expensive Aloco, My City pay isn't cutting it, and you know what the Kicker is?, She makes more money then me, And I've had this job for 18 years, She's a Radiologist and has been working at her job for 3 years, My advice to all the younger posters, Dont take a Civil Service job.......
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:55 PM
Not with a gun to my head
Posted by: youbetcha | July 25, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Any man that watches"DWTS" needs to hand in his "MAN" card......
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:57 PM
I know what home would say to do with ur money hide it in a mattress! Wiered we haven't heard from our local conspericy theorist!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Marmaduke, Maybe Mando banned him, It is strange that we havent heard from him, Lets keep our fingers crossed.....
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 05:59 PM
He must be busy making those dolphins aluminum hats u guys were talkin about!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:00 PM
LOL At DANE..........
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Ya know tha sad part of it all if he did make them I'd be the first in line to buy one!!!! LOL
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Aloco, Check to see if "Home" has a public offering on his "Patented" Aluminum foil hat company.... STAT.. Need to make some cash. LOL
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 06:08 PM
IF YOU THNK ABOUT IT ,THE AMC CHANNEL IS BECOMING THE BEST .
1-AMC
2-QVC ....RELAXING AND GETTING SCREWED .
3-HSC ....TO SEE PEOPLE GET SCREWED .
4-WEATER CHANNEL ...GOOD
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 06:08 PM
YOUR LAST POST CUBAN VERY....FUNNY .
Posted by: ALoco | July 25, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Oh by the way on a sad note for those of u that r heat fans Udonis Haslems mother passed away this morning! :( RIP
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:11 PM
GRRREAT, Whats your opinion on Kindle dropping down TWO flights of stairs, Maybe his bum knee was more "Bum" then he was letting on..
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 06:11 PM
@ kris
totally agree
Posted by: SOD | July 25, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Didn't think about that I just figured he was hanging with Jamarcus Russel hittin that crunked juice but mabey he was crunked by the stairs when his knee went out n missed catching the railing...
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:17 PM
That n I kinda wondered why tha trifecta didn't go after him.... It may prove to be his character more than the issues with his knee but either way the trifecta seems to know something
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Or maybe they were thinking "You Know, this guys one flight of stairs short of a full floor".......
Posted by: Cuban Menace | July 25, 2010 at 06:25 PM
I mean you would think the agility of atheletes it would be hard for someone to just fall down a flight of stair no less two... I'm no athelete n the only time I have fallen down my stairs was when I was hangin with Russel!
Posted by: Grrreatdane | July 25, 2010 at 06:25 PM