Finsiders Playbook: Dolphins vs. Patriots

5/20/2018 Finsiders Playbook: Dolphins vs. Patriots

1/80


2/80


3/80


4/80

2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS SCHEDULEPRESEASON

AUG. 8 7:00PM at FALCONS L, 10-16

AUG. 16 7:30PM at BUCCANEERS W, 20-14

AUG. 23 7:00PM COWBOYS W, 25-20

AUG. 28 7:00PM RAMS W, 14-13

REGULAR SEASON

SEPT. 7 1:00PM PATRIOTS

SEPT. 14 1:00PM at BILLS

SEPT. 21 4:25PM CHIEFS PRESENTED BYAARP FOUNDATION

SEPT. 28 1:00PM at RAIDERS

OCT. 5 BYE WEEK

OCT. 12 1:00PM PACKERS* PRESENTED BYAT&T

OCT. 19 1:00PM at BEARS*

OCT. 26 1:00PM atJAGUARS*

NOV. 2 1:00PM CHARGERS* PRESENTED BYFPL

NOV. 9 1:00PM at LIONS*

NOV. 13 8:25PM BILLS PRESENTED BYBANK OF AMERICA

NOV. 23 4:25PM at BRONCOS*

DEC. 1 8:30PM at JETS

DEC. 7 1:00PM RAVENS* PRESENTED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT

DEC. 14 1:00PM at PATRIOTS*

DEC. 21 1:00PM VIKINGS*

DEC. 28 1:00PM JETS* PRESENTED BY PUBLIX

* Game subject to flex scheduling

4

4

4

4

Tickets for all Dolphins home games areavailable on Dolphins.com, at the Dolphinsticket office, located at Gate G of Sun LifeStadium; by phone at 1-888-FINS-TIX; andat Ticketmaster ticket centers.

The Dolphins ticket office is open Mondaythrough Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. andSaturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Payment methodsaccepted for individual game ticket pur-chases are cash, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa and Discover card.

Group seating of 10 or more individuals is alsoavailable through the Dolphins group salesoffice. For more information or to receive a

brochure on group sales, please call 1-(888)FINS-TIX, press option 5.

For additional information on individualgame tickets, call the Dolphins Ticket Officeat 1-(888) FINS-TIX, press option 7.

Dolphins Tickets Online Dolphins.comDolphins Ticket Office 1-(888) FINS-TIX

Ticketmaster

U.S. Ticket Sales: 1-(800)-745-3000

Ticketmaster Express: 1-(866)-448-7849

U.S. Fan Support: 1-(800)-653-8000


5/80


6/80


7/80

Editor: Scott Stone

Editorial Contributors: Alain Poupart, Andy

Cohen, Harvey Greene, Jason Jenkins, Fitz

Ollison, Theresa Monahan, Hank Nathan,

Brian Coyle, Michael Farnham

Director of Photography: Jon WilleyTeam Photographers: Denis Bancroft, Dave

Cross, Nancy Kerrigan, Peter McMahon,

Alenny Orovio, Jose Pinerio

Cover Photo by: Jon Willey

Printing: FranklinDodd Communications,

Miami

The Miami Dolphins would like to thank Curtis

Publishing Company for its assistance in the

design and expanded content of Finsiders

Playbook.

Publisher: Tom Curtis

General Manager: Andy Cohen

Creative Director: Armando Mato

Associate Editor: Alain Poupart

2014, Miami Dolphins, Ltd. All rights

reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part

without written consent of the editorial officesis prohibited. Editorial Offices: 347 Don Shula

Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

Published by

Playmakers Media Corporation500 Mamaroneck Avenue

Suite 320

Harrison, NY 10528

(P) 914-358-3555

(F) 914-358-3556

www.playmakersmedia.com

President: Terry Columbus

VP of Sales: Karen Brownstein

Sr. Dir. Bus Dev: Sandy Rosenberg

To place an ad in Dolphins publications,please contact Playmakers Media

Game Plan

Game Facts ..........................................7

Cameron Wake feature ........................9

Todays Groups ..................................14

Quick Hitters ......................................17

Connections ......................................18

Todays Matchup ................................20

The Last Time ....................................21

Preseason in Pictures ........................22

Game Day

Head Coachs Corner ........................24

Dolphins Ownership ..........................26

Dolphins Management ......................27

Dolphins Coaching Staff ....................28

Dolphins Head Shots ........................31

Dolphins Roster..................................37

Depth Charts......................................38

Patriots Roster....................................41

Patriots Head Shots ..........................42

Patriots Players to Watch ..................45

Finsiders Focus........................................50

Pop Dolphins ..........................................54

10 Questions with Daryn Colledge ........56

Cheerleader of the Game ......................60

Dolphins Top 10 ......................................63

History: Dolphins on Opening Day ........68

My Generation ........................................70

The Last Word ........................................75

INSIDEVOLUME 49 NUMBER 3


8/80


9/80

DOLPHINS VS. PATRIOTS | 7

GAME PLAN

GAME FACTS

Date: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 | Time: 1 p.m. | Site: Sun Life Stadium | Television: CBS

Radio: WBGG (105.9 FM), WINZ (940 AM)

Jimmy Cefalo, play-by-play; Joe Rose, Bob Griese analysis; Keith Sims, sideline

WQBA (1140 AM, Spanish language) Raul Striker Jr., Roly Martin

Series record:

Dolphins lead 51-46 (including playoffs)

Last meeting: 2013 at Miami; Dolphins 24,

Patriots 20

Dolphins largest margin of victory52 1972 at Miami; Dolphins 52, Patriots 0

Patriots largest margin of victory: 34

1980 at New England; Patriots 34, Dolphins 0

Current series streak: Dolphins won the

last meeting

Dolphins longest win streak: 9 (1989-93)

Patriots longest win streak: 7 (1985-88,2010-13)

National Anthem: The Stadium

Flag: Full Field Flag

Colors Presented By: Homestead Air

Reserve Base

Flyover: Black Diamond Jet Team

Pregame Activities: Cheerleader

Performance

Halftime Entertainment:

The Voice, South Florida Style.

Four ladies who previously competed on

NBCs The Voice and are South Florida

natives Laura Vivas (Season 3),

Michaela Paige (Season 3), Karina Iglesias

(Season 4) and Monique Abbadie (Season 4)

will perform songs together.

Everyday Hero:

Staff Sergeant Brian Mast

Honorary Captains:

Dan Marino

Jason Taylor

Game officials

Referee Walt Anderson (66); Umpire Jeff Rice

(44); Head Linesman Steve Stelljes (22);

Line Judge Byron Boston (18); Field Judge

Eugene Hall (103); Side Judge Greg Meyer

(78); Back Judge Terrence Miles (111);

Replay Official Billy Smith; Replay Assistant

Jim Grant; Supervisor Jim Duke

Students of the Week

Equestrian Trails Elementary School

Sophia Esopakis

Everglades Elementary School

Pable Patino

Emerald Cove Middle School

Cameron Faurot

Palm Beach Central High School

Natalie Marcelo

Bair Middle School

Raymond HicksColbert Elementary School

Kareem Edwards

Hallandale Adult Community Center

Efrain James

Lauderdale Lakes Middle

Robert Ramsey

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary

School

D'Kyle McKinnis

South Broward High

Isaiah Fernandez

Tamarac Elementary

Wyatt Neale

J.P. Taravella High School

Adam Sinclair


10/80


11/80

By ALAIN POUPART

SACRIFICESWELL WORTH IT

for CAMERON WAKE


12/80

10 | FINSIDERS PLAYBOOK

Cameron Wake didnt become an NFL star by accident.

By now, the story of his journey has been well document-

ed, how he went from being undrafted out of Penn State to

being out of football and working as a personal trainer before

going to Canada, starring in the CFL and eventually becom-

ing a success with the Miami Dolphins.

At the root of the story is Wakes dedication to nutrition

and fitness, a dedication that borders on fanatical.

That has been one constant with Wake from the time he

was a sophomore in college, and his commitment never

wavered even through the disappointments of his football

career.

And that certainly hasnt changed now that Wake has firm-

ly established himself as one of the top pass rushers in theNFL, a player good enough to be named by his peers as one

of the leagues top 100 players three different times.

Maybe if I was working in a different avenue or I took a

different path in life, it wouldnt be a big deal, Wake

explains. But this is my vessel, this is how I make my money,

how I make my living, how I achieve my goals. You have a

Ferrari, youre not going to just throw any kind of motor oil or

anything in it, youre going to find the best that you can findto make sure that engine runs to the peak performance. And

I want to get the peak performance and cheeseburgers and

potato chips and sodas, thats not going to maximize my

effort. I kind of cut out whatever I can that doesnt translate

into peak performance. Being my engine, I max out every

time.

While a bit small for his position by NFL standards, Wake

is a powerhouse. He is, as the saying goes, cut and a runningjoke around his teammates is how much he likes to walk

around without a shirt or with a half-shirt to show off an

abdomen without even a hint of flabbiness.

This is a guy who, time and time again, answers the ques-

tion about his favorite snack with grapes.

For Wake, its always been about making the sacrifices

necessary to succeed, and that certainly hasnt changed over

the years.Its funny how things kind of transition, Wake says. As

Ive gotten more wisdom in the game and some of the young

guys are coming up to me and asking me, Hey, what do you

do in the offseason? Or, What do you eat? (Im) starting to

kind of grab guys and say, listen, how badly do you want that

interception? How badly do you want that sack or that touch-

See WAKE, page 12


13/80


Cameron Wake is

coming off his third

Pro Bowl season,

and he credits his

success to taking careof his body.


14/80


down? Is it worth not eating that cheese-

burger and having a chicken sandwich or a

salad? Instead of putting four hours into that

video game, maybe playing for 30 minutesand going out and doing some extra run-

ning or studying on that playbook.

Because it could be that one thing that

you notice from your studies and your play-

book or that one extra rep or that salad that

gives you that one inch that creates that

sack or that interception or that touchdown,

(and) in this game you know that one inch,that one foot that you can gain can make a

difference in the game and the difference in

a season.

Wake has made a significant difference

since signing with the Dolphins in January of

2009.

He recorded 51.5 sacks in his first five

seasons in the NFL, already putting him sev-

enth on the Dolphins all-time list.

He also made the Pro Bowl three times in

those five seasons, including 2013 when a

knee injury limited him for a few games and

even forced him to have to sit out a game

for the first time in his career he was inac-

tive for his first two games in a Dolphins uni-

form, but that was because the coaches felt

he wasnt yet ready to help the defense.

I probably would say last year might

have been my toughest year I played so far,

Wake said. Knock on wood, Ive been

blessed or fortunate, lucky, however you

want to look at it, not to be injured. Ive

never really had to deal with anything.

Football, I get hurt every game. Everybody

gets hurt. But injuries, Ive never had any-

thing until (last) year.

I noticed that it was a blessing and a

curse at the same time to have the kind of

mentality that I have, that I dont care if I

have one leg, I want to play. But then I have

to say, hey, listen, maybe this is not the best

thing to do. Maybe your backup can playbetter than you. Maybe for the team its best

that you sit down, even though deep inside

of you all I want to do is go out there and do

whatever I can. There were games where I

wasnt up to par, to the normal Cameron

Wake that most people have seen. Having

said that, still being looked at as one of the

premier guys in the league and being

selected to the Pro Bowl was truly an

honor.

It was just more validation for the sacri-

fices he made in college when he gave up

fast food, gave up parties and dedicated

himself to doing everything he could to

make himself a professional athlete.

But the work never ends. Wake has come

too far to even think about starting to take it

easy.

Besides, he actually enjoys that part of

the job.

I like it, he says. I like that and I actu-

ally love watching the results. I love going

out there and putting an extra 5 pounds on

that bench or that squat that last week I

know I couldnt do or running that gasser or

that conditioning test knowing last week I

came in 2 seconds later and Im making

progress. In my mind, I know every time I do

that, that extra 5 pounds, thats going to

benefit me when the lights come on on

Sunday.

WAKE, from page 10

I like (working out).

I like that and I actually

love watching the

results.


15/80


16/80


GAME PLAN TODAYS GROUPS | QUICK HITTERS | CONNECTIONS | TODAYS M360 Access

AARP

ABM One Site Services

Ackels, Edward

Ackerman, JenniferAiello, George

Akladious, Irene

Alan Hochman Tours

Alicandro, Joe

All Star Recruiting

Alpha-Omega Training and

Compliance, Inc.

Althaus, Jennifer

Ameen, John

Anacreonte, Douglas

Analetto, Lauren

Andler Packaging GroupArmano, Mike

Audet, Alain

Auxier, Jill

Balestra, Albert

Barouh, Richard

Barrientos, Alexander

Baskett, Pat

Baster, Derek

Beachside Village Resort

Berge, Jane

Berggren, Jillian

Bethesda HospitalBeyond Sports &

Entertainment

Blaustein, Noah

Bledsoe, Helene

Blick, Marcy

Bliss, Thomas J.

Blythe, Karen

Boca Raton Regional

Medical

Bodensteiner, Jason

Borr, James

Boston Red SoxBostons on the Beach

Brass Monkey Tavern

Brid, Demetrio

Brooks Residents

Bruening, Kyle

Bucciarelli, Michael

Burney, Cedric

Cady, Steve

Cannon, Pat

Cape Coral Yacht Club

Cappersmall Inc.

Carrasquillo, WilfredoCarrillo, Jairo

Caruana, Albert

Castillo, Otniel

Castle, Nick

Cathon, David

CF Sports

Champsaur, Ismael

Chang, Shaun

Chiefa, Amy

Childs, Christopher

Christie, Jason

Cirella, Christopher

Clark, Sean

Coastal Travel Pats Group

Cobb, John

Coffey, Paula

Cohen, DonaldCollins, Daniel

Conde, Jason

Cook, Cherryl

Courtemanche, Wade

Craig, Eric

Cranford, Stephen

Crawley, Kari

Crowley, Joe

Cruz Jr., Hiram

Cutliff, Scott

Cutliff, Scott

DAgostino, RichardDairy Management

Daniels, Kellie

Daves Last Resort & Raw Bar

David, Claudia

DEA

DeBiase, Mike

Delano, Jorge

Deleon, Steve

DePasquale, Colleen

Diaz, Christian

Diaz, Freddy S.

Discala, CiroDittami, Chris

Doherty, Bernie

Dolfan-Travel

Donovan, Rashana

Dorini, Anthony

Douglas, Scott

Dover, Kevin

Dragon, James

Drew, Bill

Dunn, Daniel J.

Engineered Tax Services

Entertainment Benefits

Group

Ezra Tours

Fat Daddys

Faulkner, Kevin

Fitzgerald, John

Flockhart, Jack

Florida Destination

Fogarty, Gene

Follmer, Donna E.

Fonfeder, Max

Fonseca, Alfredo

Fox, Keith N.

Frangiamore, Nick

Frank, Joe

French, Linda

Galeana, Manuel

Gasparoni, Joe

Gates, Bill

Gauthier, Melissa

George, Stephen M.

Geosyntec

Ghostine, Debra

Gianino, Patricia

Giffoni, Melissa

Glencer, Patrick

Gochenour, Sarah

Goicochea, Zonia

Gold, Taro

Goodman, DavidGoodman, Josh

Gordon, Jon

Gray, Michael

Greater Kendall Business

Association

Hargraves, Brion

Harris, Matthew

Hassett, Jim

Hatfield Jr., Philip

Health First, Inc.

Hedrick, Maryanne

Helfner, IsaacHerrera, Luis

Herrera, Miguel

High Spirits Liquid Lounge

Holiday Travel Svc.

Hourigan, Fanny

Jimenez, Nicolle

Jupiter Marina

JW Policy Services

Kabbas, Joseph

Kahan, Veve

Kaplan University

Kearney, SusanKeats Bar

Kendale Day Care

Kennedy, Mike

Keough, David

Khan, Intaf

King, Curtis

Kinney, Robyn

Kipping, Bob

KIQ Tours

Kohle, Tara

Kowalczyk, David

KQ Cares Inc.

Kreis, Kirk B.

Lacroix, Paul

Lago Mar Country Club

Lake Fairways Mens Club

Lakeside Medical Center

Lambrinakos, Gus

Lamond, Bob

Lamoureux, Michael

Leddy, Andrew

Lee Memorial Health System

Lee, Steven

Legendary Travel & Leisure

Lekach, Zalman

Lemieux, Veronica

Lennon, Kerry

Lezeau, Sanon

Lider, Simon

Liff, Tzviki

Lile, Arlind

Lima, Marcelo

Linn, Andrew

Macia Med. Center

Macnaught, Audra

Madrid, Luis

Magadov, Steven

Magliozzi, Rocco

Mahoney, William

Manresa, Alain

Marieni, DanielMarinelli, Kathy A.

Marrero, Erick

Mazza, Carm

McGrady, Drew

McKay, Connor

MDI Sports

Memorial Community

Youth Services

Miami Internatioanl Club

Mirabella, Lisa

Naval Air Station - Morale

Welfare and RecreationNew England Sports Tours

Ngo, Trung

Nova Middle School

Ocean Manor

Orange Bowl Committee

Palm Beach Gardens

Patriot Fan Club

PGA Golf Club

Poplin, Tim

Porter Group/Threds Inc.

Prime Travel/Celebration

ToursProvost, Jeremy

Prudential

Purro, Anthony

QEP Corporation

Regency DKI

Ripperman, Joseph

Rocca, Lawrence

Rubin, Cole

Ruiz, Eric

Ryan, Patrick

Salton, Brenda

Saltzburg, SpencerSanfilippo, Janet

SBA COMMUNICATIONS

Schlecker, Allen

Schwaber, Robert

See America Travel

Sherhag, Greg

Silveira, Felipe

Simons, Ronna

Smiles for Kids

SoBe Cheer

Sunny International Travel

The Cove in Deerfield

The Vibe Agency

The Ward Advertising Agency

Tom Columbus & Associates

Town of Jupiter

Treasure Coast

Comedy Troup

Tri County Adventures

U.S. Department of

Homeland Security

U.S. Veterans Medical Ctr

Vozzcom

Weltherby Healthcare, Inc.


17/80


18/80


19/80


GAME PLAN QUICK HITTERS |CONNECTIONS | TODAYS MATCHUP | LAST TIMPATRIOTS EDITION

1

2

3

4

5

This will mark the fourth time the Dolphinsopen the season with a home gameagainst the Patriots. The Dolphins went 2-1in the first three, with victories in 1994 (39-35) and 1996 (24-10).

Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline hasrecorded at least four catches in his last sixgames against New England.

Five of Tom Bradys seven worst careerstarts in terms of passing yardage cameagainst the Dolphins.

Cameron Wake has recorded a sack ineach of the last four Dolphins-Patriotsgames at Sun Life Stadium.

The game will mark the first time theDolphins have faced New England in aSeptember afternoon game since 2000.The Dolphins won that game, 10-3, on theirway to the AFC East title.


20/80


GAME PLAN CONNECTIONS | TODAYS MATCHUP | LAST TIME

Dolphins defensive tackle A.J. Francis (on

injured reserve) spent time during the

2013 season on the New England practice

squad.

Patriots offensive line coach Dave

DeGuglielmo served in the same role

with the Dolphins from 2009-11.

Patriots special teams coach Scott

OBrien spent two seasons with the

Dolphins (2005-06) as coordinator of foot-

ball operations/assistant to the head

coach.

Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll

served as offensive coordinator for the

Dolphins in 2011.

Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich

played in four games for Miami in 2007

and one more in 2008.

Patriots wide receiver Brian Tyms

(reserve/suspended list) spent part of the

2013 season on the Dolphins practice

squad.

New England offensive lineman Chris

Barker went to training camp with the

Dolphins in 2013 before being released

and then claimed off waivers by the

Patriots.


21/80


22/80


GAME PLAN TODAYS MATCHUP | LAST TIME

New England a difficult opening testBy ALAIN POUPART@apoupartFins

Teams in the AFC East have been chasing

the New England Patriots for the past sever-

al years, and the Dolphins will find out right

away how they measure up in 2014.

The Dolphins along with the New York

Jets and Buffalo Bills are hoping to end

New Englands five-year run as division cham-

pion, but it wont be an easy task because the

Patriots still have most of the elements that

have helped them achieve their recent suc-

cess.

It starts with Head Coach Bill Belichick and

quarterback Tom Brady, of course, but the

Patriots also went into the season having

added Darrelle Revis, widely considered one

of the best cornerback in the league since he

arrived as a first-round pick of the Jets in

2007.

New England also will be helped by the

return in the lineup of defensive tackle Vince

Wilfork and linebacker Jerod Mayo, who

both missed the second half of the 2013 sea-

son because of injuries. And then theres tight

end Rob Gronkowski, who the Patriots hope

will be ready for the season opener after he

underwent knee surgery late last season.

The Dolphins split their season series with

the Patriots last season, but both games eas-

ily could have gone either way.

Miami squandered a 17-3 lead in the firstmeetings at Gillette Stadium in late October

before coming back for a stirring 24-20 victo-

ry at Sun Life Stadium in mid-December

thanks to a late touchdown by Marcus

Thigpen and a game-clinching interception

by defensive back Michael Thomas in the end

zone.

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill and

Brady both put up big passing numbers in

the December contest in South Florida, but

Miami also has done as good a job on Brady

through the years as just about any team in

the entire NFL.

The Dolphins defense returns most of the

starters from last years group and will need a

big performance to contain a New England

offense that figures to be improved at wide

receiver after featuring a couple of rookies in

2013.

The Patriots offensive line will be adjust-

ing to life without former Pro Bowl guard

Logan Mankins, who was traded to Tampa

Bay in late August.On the other side of the ball, the Dolphins

will be looking for their new offense to get off

to a strong start against a Patriots defense

that has proven opportunistic over the last

several years.

Afer opening the season 3-0 in 2013, a

second consecutive season-opening victory

would provide a huge boost for the Dolphins.

Head Coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots haveenjoyed quite a run over the last several years.


23/80


GAME PLAN LAST TIME

The Dolphins improved to 8-6 on the sea-

son after Ryan Tannehill hit running back

Marcus Thigpen with a 14-yard touchdown

pass with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter.

DB Michael Thomas, signed just five days

earlier, sealed the victory for the Dolphins

when he intercepted Tom Brady in the end

zone on a fourth-and-5 from the Miami 14-yard line with 7 seconds left.

Tannehill tied his season high with three TD

passes and had a season-best 120.6 passer

rating.

The turning point came when the Dolphins

cut into New Englands 10-0 lead with an

82-yard drive in the final 1:31 of the firsthalf, the touchdown coming on a 39-yard

pass from Tannehill to Mike Wallace.

DEC. 15, 2013 | SUN LIFE STADIUM; MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. | DOLPHINS 24, PATRIOTS 20

STORY LINES

Rushing

Patriots LeGarrette Blount 11-47

Dolphins Lamar Miller 15-61

Passing

Patriots Tom Brady 34-55-1, 364 yards, TD

Dolphins Ryan Tannehill 25-37-0, 312 yards,

3 TDs

Receiving

Patriots Julian Edelman 13-139, TD

Dolphins Mike Wallace 6-105, TD

Interceptions

Patriots None

Dolphins Michael Thomas 1-0

Opponent fumble recoveries

Patriots Nate Ebner

Dolphins None

Sacks

Patriots Kyle Arrington, Chandler Jones,

Sealver Siliga, Joe Vellano

Dolphins Cameron Wake

Field goals

Patriots Stephen Gostkowski 2-3

Dolphins Caleb Sturgis 1-1

STAT LEADERS


24/80


25/80

PRESEASON

2014


26/80


GAME DAY HEAD COACHS CORNER

Q. What are your thoughts on the chal-

lenge of opening the season against

the New England Patriots?

I think our players, our staff, our fans,

youre looking in the AFC East, you start with

the New England Patriots. Thats a great way

to start the season. Its great to get them at

home in September at 1 oclock. I think its

going to be an absolutely great way to open

the season.

Q. How big of a tone-setter could this

game become for the Dolphins?

Weve been talking to the team about

starting fast this season and getting off to a

good start. Its an AFC game, its a division

game, its a home game. Youve kind of got

all three wrapped into one and you want the

season to start on a positive note, so

absolutely I think its important that we play

very, very well.

Q. Is the challenge in facing the Patriots

pretty much try to stop Tom Brady?

They have a good football team all the

way around. Their special teams are good,

their defense is good. (Vince) Wilfork is back.

A lot of the guys that they had are back.

(Darrelle) Revis is in the fold playing well.

And (Tom) Brady is still throwing the ball

extremely well. Shane Vereen has been very,

very productive in the preseason. Theyve

scored a lot of points. Its going to be a chal-

lenge, without a doubt. Tom Brady is an out-

Head CoachJoe Philbin

Head Coach Joe Philbin doesnt have a set plan on how to use Knowshon Moreno and the other

running backs in game situations.


27/80

standing quarterback, but theres other good

football players on that team.

Q. The Dolphins recorded a stirring victo-ry against the Patriots the last time

they came to Sun Life Stadium; will

you bring up that game as you pre-

pare for this years season opener?

I think most of them remember. Well see.

But were really focused on this year and get-

ting off on a great start. Thats really the most

important thing.

Q: Is your preference usually to use your

running backs on a series-by-series

basis or rotate them within the same

series?

It all depends. Each and every one, yes,

yes, yes. Again, if I said, I want this guy to

get three series, then he busts off a 32-yard

run and he banged off of four guys and he

looks a little tired, we are going to get some-

body else in there. Its hard to say. We always

have a target of how many play snaps we

would love this particular player to get, espe-

cially a skill player. But it doesnt always work

out that way and you kind of have to coachwith your eyes. You have a plan going in and

you have to see. If hes tired, lets get some-

body else in. If hes really on a roll, he looks

fresh and he keeps going, keep riding him.

Ive seen both. Ive done both and Im not

afraid to do either one.

Q. How much has new defensive tackle

Earl Mitchell impressed you in the run

game?

I like everything hes done since the day

hes gotten here, to be quite honest with

you. Hes a football player through and

through. He comes out to the practice field

every single day and works his tail off. Hes a

good guy in the locker room. The players

respect him. I think hes making good

progress. Hes making a nice contribution.

Hes a football player. He works on the funda-

mentals, good person, really high on him.

Q. Was first-round pick JaWuan James

getting more snaps on the offensive

line than anybody else in the presea-

son something that was planned all

along?

No, it wasnt planned. We felt like he

needed some work and needed some repe-

titions. I think, by and large, weve kind of

accomplished that and were happy that hes

gotten the reps that he has. Weve seen

steady improvement.


Defensive tackle Earl Mitchell has made a

good impression in his short time with the

Dolphins.


28/80

Gloria Estefan

Partner

Emilio Estefan

Partner

Serena Williams

Partner

Venus Williams

Partner

Marc Anthony

Partner

Fergie

Partner

PARTNERS

Jorge Perez

Vice ChairmanDon Shula

Vice Chairman

Matt Higgins

Vice Chairman

DIRECTORS

STEPHEN M. ROSSChairman of the Board/

Managing General Partner

GAME DAY OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | COACHING STAFF


29/80

Tom Garfinkel

President and

Chief Executive Officer

Dennis Hickey

General Manager

Dawn Aponte

Executive Vice

President of Football

Administration

Todd Boyan

Senior Vice President

of Operations-Sun Life

Stadium

Dan Caspersen

Senior Vice Presidentof Human Resources

Chris Clements

Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer

Bill Galante

Senior Vice Presidentof Operations-Davie

Tery Howard

Senior Vice President-Chief Technology

Officer

Claudia Lezcano del Campo

Senior Vice President-

Chief Marketing Officer

Nat Moore


Special Projects and

Alumni Relations

Jeremy Walls


Chief Revenue Officer

Nick Forro

Vice President of Ticket

Sales, Service and

Operations

Harvey Greene

Vice President ofHistorical Affairs

Jason Jenkins

Vice President ofCommunications

Bob Lynch

Vice President ofCorporate Partnerships

and Media Sales

George Torres

Vice President of SunLife Stadium Events


30/80

Pro Career: Became the ninth coach in Dolphins history on January

20, 2012. Philbin joined Miami after serving as the offensive coor-

dinator with the Green Bay Packers from 2007-2011. During that

era, his offense ranked in the top 10 in points scored and total yards

every season. In five seasons at the helm of the Packers prolific

offense, the team scored 2,263 points (third in the NFL during that

span). In 2011, the Packers set franchise records for victories (15),

points (560) and total yards (6,357). The 560 points ranked secondin NFL history. In 2008-09, the Packers became the first team in

league annals to have a 4,000-yard passer (Aaron Rodgers), a

1,200-yard rusher (Ryan Grant) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Greg Jennings, Donald Driver) in con-

secutive seasons. Philbin joined the Packers in 2003 as an assistant offensive line coach. He served

as the tight ends/assistant offensive line coach from 2004-05 and offensive line coach in 2006.

Background: Philbin played one year at Washington & Jefferson, where he earned his degree in soci-

ology. He has coached collegiately at Tulane (1984-85), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1986-87),

Allegheny (1990-93), Ohio (1994), Northeastern (1995-96), Harvard (1997-98) and Iowa (1999-2002).


GAME DAY COACHING STAFF | 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS | DOLPHINS ROSTER | D

Joe PhilbinHead Coach

Blue AdamsAssistant

Defensive Backs

Lou AnarumoDefensive Backs

John BentonOffensive Line

Jack Bicknell Jr.Assistant

Offensive Line

Charlie BullenAssistant

Defensive Line

Jeff BurrisDefensive Assistant

David CorraoAssistant Linebackers

Kevin CoyleDefensive Coordinator


31/80


EPTH CHARTS | PATRIOTS ROSTER | 2014 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | PLAYERS TO WATCH

Mark DuffnerLinebackers

Ben JohnsonAssistant Quarterbacks

Darren KreinHead Strength and

Conditioning

Bill LazorOffensive Coordinator

Marwan MaaloufAssistant

Special Teams

Ben MartinOffensive Assistant

Phil McGeoghanAssistant

Wide Receivers

Jeff NixonRunning Backs

Ken OKeefeWide Receivers

Dave PulokaAssistant Strength

and Conditioning

Dave ReganSports Science Analyst

Darren RizziSpecial Teams

Coordinator

Kacy RodgersDefensive Line

Zac TaylorQuarterbacks

Jay KaiserAssistant

to the Head Coach


32/80


33/80


GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS

2 Brandon Fields

punter

8 Matt Moore

quarterback

9 Caleb Sturgis

kicker

10 Brandon Gibson

wide receiver

11 Mike Wallace

wide receiver

14 Jarvis Landry

wide receiver

17 Ryan Tannehill

quarterback

18 Rishard Matthews

wide receiver

21 Brent Grimes

cornerback

22 Jamar Taylor

cornerback

24 Cortland Finnegan

cornerback

25 Louis Delmas

safety

26 Lamar Miller

running back

27 Jimmy Wilson

safety

28 Knowshon Moreno

running back

29 Will Davis

cornerback


34/80


GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS | PAT

31 Michael Thomas

safety

35 Walt Aikens

safety

33 Brandian Ross

safety

42 Charles Clay

tight end

58 Chris McCain

linebacker

50 Olivier Vernon

defensive end

51 Mike Pouncey

center

52 Philip Wheeler

linebacker

53 Jelani Jenkins

linebacker

55 Koa Misi

linebacker

56 Jonathan Freeny

linebacker

57 Jordan Tripp

linebacker

59 Dannell Ellerbe

linebacker

32 Orleans Darkwa

running back

34 Damien Williams

running back

37 Sammy Seamster

cornerback


35/80


IOTS ROSTER | 2014 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | PLAYERS TO WATCH

66 Shelley Smith

guard

67 Daryn Colledge

guard

64 Samson Satele

center

63 Dallas Thomas

guard

71 Branden Albert

tackle

70 JaWuan James

tackle

74 Jason Fox

tackle

75 Nate Garner

guard

76 Anthony Johnson

defensive tackle

77 Billy Turner

guard

78 Terrence Fede

defensive end

79 Derrick Shelby

defensive end

80 Dion Sims

tight end

82 Brian Hartline

wide receiver

89 Harold Hoskins

tight end

90 Earl Mitchell

defensive tackle


36/80


37/80


GAME DAY 2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS

91 Cameron Wake

defensive end

92 John Denney

long snapper

93 Jason Trusnik

linebacker

94 Randy Starks

defensive tackle

98 Jared Odrick

defensive tackle


38/80


39/80


GAME DAY DOLPHINS ROSTER | DEPTH CHARTS | PATRIOTS ROSTERNO. NAME POS. HT. WT. EXP. COLLEGE

2 Brandon Fields P 6-5 249 8 Michigan State

8 Matt Moore QB 6-3 220 8 Oregon State

9 Caleb Sturgis K 5-9 190 2 Florida

10 Brandon Gibson WR 6-0 210 6 Washington State11 Mike Wallace WR 6-0 200 6 Mississippi

14 Jarvis Landry WR 5-11 202 R LSU

17 Ryan Tannehill QB 6-4 220 3 Texas A&M

18 Rishard Matthews WR 6-0 215 3 Nevada

21 Brent Grimes CB 5-10 190 8 Shippensburg

22 Jamar Taylor CB 5-10 200 2 Boise State

24 Cortland Finnegan CB 5-10 190 9 Samford

25 Louis Delmas S 5-11 210 6 Western Michigan

26 Lamar Miller RB 5-10 224 3 Miami (Fla.)

27 Jimmy Wilson S 5-11 205 4 Montana28 Knowshon Moreno RB 5-11 218 6 Georgia

29 Will Davis CB 5-11 190 2 Utah State

31 Michael Thomas S 5-11 201 2 Stanford

32 Orleans Darkwa RB 6-0 215 R Tulane

33 Brandian Ross S 6-1 190 3 Youngstown State

34 Damien Williams RB 5-11 221 R Oklahoma

35 Walt Aikens S 6-1 210 R Liberty

37 Sammy Seamster CB 6-0 205 R Middle Tennessee St.

42 Charles Clay TE 6-3 255 4 Tulsa

50 Olivier Vernon DE 6-2 268 3 Miami (Fla.)

51 Mike Pouncey C 6-5 305 4 Florida

52 Philip Wheeler LB 6-2 245 6 Georgia Tech

53 Jelani Jenkins LB 6-0 245 2 Florida

55 Koa Misi LB 6-3 252 5 Utah

56 Jonathan Freeny LB 6-2 254 3 Rutgers

57 Jordan Tripp LB 6-3 240 R Montana

58 Chris McCain LB 6-5 250 R California

59 Dannell Ellerbe LB 6-1 245 6 Georgia

63Dallas Thomas G 6-5 315 2 Tennessee64 Samson Satele C 6-3 300 8 Hawaii

66 Shelley Smith G 6-4 310 5 Colorado State

67 Daryn Colledge G 6-4 308 9 Boise State

70 Ja'Wuan James T 6-6 318 R Tennessee

71 Branden Albert T 6-5 310 7 Virginia

74 Jason Fox T 6-6 310 5 Miami (Fla.)

75 Nate Garner G 6-7 320 7 Arkansas

76 Anthony Johnson DT 6-2 304 R LSU

77 Billy Turner G 6-4 313 R North Dakota St.

78 Terrence Fede DE 6-4 282 R Marist79 Derrick Shelby DE 6-2 282 3 Utah

80 Dion Sims TE 6-4 260 2 Michigan State

82 Brian Hartline WR 6-2 200 6 Ohio State

89 Harold Hoskins TE 6-2 248 R Marshall

90 Earl Mitchell DT 6-3 310 5 Arizona

91 Cameron Wake DE 6-3 262 6 Penn State

92 John Denney LS 6-5 252 10 Brigham Young

93 Jason Trusnik LB 6-4 252 8 Ohio Northern

94 Randy Starks DT 6-3 305 11 Maryland

98 Jared Odrick DT 6-5 302 5 Penn State


40/80


GAME DAY DEPTH CHARTS | PATRIOTS ROSTER | 2014 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT

MIAMI DOLPHINS

OFFENSE

82 Brian Hartline

71 Branden Albert 75 Nate Garner

67 Daryn Colledge 77 Billy Turner

64 Samson Satele 51 Mike Pouncey

66 Shelley Smith 63 Dallas Thomas

70 Ja'Wuan James 74 Jason Fox

42 Charles Clay 80 Dion Sims 89 Harold Hoskins

11 Mike Wallace 18 Rishard Matthews

17 Ryan Tannehill 8 Matt Moore

26 Lamar Miller 28 Knowshon Moreno 34 Damien Williams 32 Orleans Darkwa

10 Brandon Gibson 14 Jarvis Landry

DEFENSE

91 Cameron Wake 79 Derrick Shelby

94 Randy Starks/98 Jared Odrick 76 Anthony Johnson

90 Earl Mitchell

50 Olivier Vernon 78 Terrence Fede

52 Philip Wheeler 56 Jonathan Freeny 58 Chris McCain

55 Koa Misi 93 Jason Trusnik

59 Dannell Ellerbe 53 Jelani Jenkins 57 Jordan Tripp

21 Brent Grimes 22 Jamar Taylor

24 Cortland Finnegan 29 Will Davis 37 Sammy Seamster

25 Louis Delmas 31 Michael Thomas

27 Jimmy Wilson 35 Walt Aikens 33 Brandian Ross

SPECIAL TEAMS

2 Brandon Fields

9 Caleb Sturgis

9 Caleb Sturgis

2 Brandon Fields

14 Jarvis Landry 34 Damien Williams 32 Orleans Darkwa

14 Jarvis Landry 18 Rishard Matthews 21 Brent Grimes

92 John Denney

WR

LT

LG

C

RG

RT

TEWR

QB

RB

WR

LE

DT

DT

RE

LB

LB

LBCB

CB

S

S

P

K

K0

H

KR

PR

LS


41/80

| PLAYERS TO WATCH


NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OFFENSE

80 Danny Amendola 85 Kenbrell Thompkins 18 Matthews Slater 84 Brian Tyms

77 Nate Solder 61 Marcus Cannon 65 Jordan Devey

67 Josh Kline 65 Jordan Devey 64 Chris Barker

62 Ryan Wendell 64 Chris Barker 66 Bryan Stork

63 Dan Connolly 67 Josh Kline

76 Sebastian Vollmer 61 Marcus Cannon 71 Cameron Fleming

87 Rob Gronkowski 47 Michael Hoomanawanui 81 Tim Wright

11 Julian Edelman 17 Aaron Dobson 19 Brandon LaFell

12 Tom Brady 10 Jimmy Garoppolo

22 Stevan Ridley 38 Brandon Bolden 46 James Develin

34 Shane Vereen 28 James White

DEFENSE

50 Rob Ninkovich 99 Michael Buchanan 74 Dominique Easley

75 Vince Wilfork 96 Sealver Siliga 93 Bruce Gaston

72 Joe Vellano 94 Chris Jones 98 Kelcy Quarles

95 Chandler Jones 90 Zach Moore

91 Jamie Collins 58 Darius Fleming

51 Jerod Mayo

54 Donta Hightower 58 Darius Fleming

24 Darrelle Revis 26 Logan Ryan 29 Malcolm Butler

37 Alfonzo Dennard 25 Kyle Arrington 39 Brandon Browner

30 Duron Harmon 23 Patrick Chung 43 Nate Ebner

32 Devin McCourty 27 Tavon Wilson

SPECIAL TEAMS

6 Ryan Allen

3 Stephen Gostkowski


6 Ryan Allen

18 Matthew Slater 34 Shane Vereen

11 Julian Edelman 80 Danny Amendola

50 Rob Ninkovich

WR

LT

LG

C

RG

RT

TE

WR

QB

RB

RB

LDE

DT

DT

RDE

LB

LB

LBLCB

RCB

S

S

P

K

KO

H

KR

PR

LS


42/80


43/80


GAME DAY PATRIOTS ROSTER | 2014 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | PLAYERS TONO. NAME POS. HT. WT. EXP. COLLEGE

3 Stephen Gostkowski K 6-1 215 9 Memphis6 Ryan Allen P 6-2 215 2 Louisiana Tech

10 Jimmy Garoppolo QB 6-2 225 R Eastern Illinois

11 Julian Edelman WR 5-10 200 6 Kent State12 Tom Brady QB 6-4 225 15 Michigan

17 Aaron Dobson WR 6-3 200 2 Marshall18 Matthew Slater WR 6-0 210 7 UCLA19 Brandon LaFell WR 6-3 210 5 LSU22 Stevan Ridley RB 5-11 220 4 LSU23 Patrick Chung S 5-11 210 6 Oregon

24 Darrelle Revis CB 5-11 198 8 Pittsburgh25 Kyle Arrington CB 5-10 190 6 Hofstra26 Logan Ryan CB 5-11 195 2 Rutgers

27 Tavon Wilson DB 6-0 215 3 Illinois28 James White RB 5-10 205 R Wisconsin

29 Malcolm Butler CB 5-11 190 R West Alabama30 Duron Harmon DB 6-1 205 2 Rutgers32 Devin McCourty DB 5-10 195 5 Rutgers34 Shane Vereen RB 5-10 205 4 California37 Alfonzo Dennard CB 5-10 200 3 Nebraska

38 Brandon Bolden RB 5-11 220 3 Mississippi39 Brandon Browner CB 6-4 221 5 Oregon State43 Nate Ebner DB 6-0 210 3 Ohio State46

James Develin FB 6-3 255 2 Brown47 Michael Hoomanawanui TE 6-4 260 5 Illinois

50 Rob Ninkovich DE 6-2 260 9 Purdue51 Jerod Mayo LB 6-1 250 7 Tennessee54 Donta Hightower LB 6-3 270 3 Alabama58 Darius Fleming LB 6-2 255 3 Notre Dame61 Marcus Cannon OL 6-5 335 4 Texas Christian

62 Ryan Wendell OL 6-2 300 6 Fresno State63 Dan Connolly OL 6-4 305 9 SE Missouri State64 Chris Barker OL 6-2 310 2 Nevada65 Jordan Devey T 6-6 317 1 Memphis66 Bryan Stork OL 6-4 310 R Florida State

67 Josh Kline OL 6-3 295 2 Kent State71 Cameron Fleming OL 6-6 325 R Stanford72 Joe Vellano DL 6-2 300 2 Maryland74 Dominique Easley DL 6-2 290 R Florida75 Vince Wilfork DL 6-2 325 11 Miami (Fla.)

76 Sebastian Vollmer T 6-8 320 6 Houston77 Nate Solder T 6-8 320 4 Colorado80 Danny Amendola WR 5-11 195 6 Texas Tech81 Tim Wright TE 6-4 220 2 Rutgers84 Brian Tyms WR 6-3 204 2 Florida A&M

85 Kenbrell Thompkins WR 6-1 195 2 Cincinnati87 Rob Gronkowski TE 6-6 265 5 Arizona90 Zach Moore DL 6-6 275 R Concordia-St. Paul91 Jamie Collins LB 6-3 250 2 Southern Mississippi93 Bruce Gaston DL 6-2 310 R Purdue

94 Chris Jones DT 6-7 309 2 Bowling Green95 Chandler Jones DE 6-8 265 3 Syracuse96 Sealver Siliga DT 6-9 325 3 Utah98 Kelcy Quarles DL 6-4 294 R South Carolina

99 Michael Buchanan DL 6-2 255 2 Illinois


44/80


GAME DAY 2014 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | PLAYERS TO WATCH


kicker

6 Ryan Allen

punter

11 Julian Edelman

wide receiver

12 Tom Brady

quarterback

22 Stevan Ridley

running back

24 Darrelle Revis

cornerback

30 Duron Harmon

safety

32 Devin McCourty

safety

34 Shane Vereen

running back

37 Alfonzo Dennard

cornerback

50 Rob Ninkovich

defensive end

51 Jerod Mayo

linebacker

ROB

GRONKOWSKI


45/80


54 Donta Hightower

linebacker

62 Ryan Wendell

center

63 Dan Connolly

guard

67 Josh Kline

guard

72 Joe Vellano

defensive tackle

75 Vince Wilfork

defensive tackle

76 Sebastian Vollmer

offensive tackle

77 Nate Solder

offensive tackle

80 Danny Amendola

wide receiver

87 Rob Gronkowski

tight end

91 Jamie Collins

linebacker

95 Chandler Jones

defensive end

JEROD MAYO


46/80


47/80


GAME DAY PLAYERS TO WATCH

TOM BRADY

VINCE WILFORK

Pos.: Quarterback

Ht: 6-4Wt: 225 | NFL Exp: 15th year

How Acquired: Draft, 2000, 6th round

Of Note: Brady threw a touchdown pass in

every game in 2010, 2011 and 2012,

becoming the first quarterback in NFL

history with a TD pass in every game forthree consecutive seasons.

Pos.: Defensive tackle


How Acquired: Draft, 2004,

1st round (21th overall)

Of Note: Wilfork missed the final 12

games of the 2013 season because of a

torn Achilles tendon. He had missed

exactly half that many games (6) in his first

nine NFL seasons.

DARRELLE REVIS

Pos.: Cornerback


How Acquired: Free agent, 2014

Of Note: Ten of Revis 21 career

interceptions have come in the fourth

quarter, including five in the final two

minutes of regulation and the margin

at seven points or less.


48/80


49/80


50/80


51/80


52/80


53/80


The home opener is always something special. Its the

first time that you as a player get to play in front of all your

fans, and put on a show for the people that support you. Its

the time to put on a performance to remember, and also

set the tone for your season.

Now, most players get a little overwhelmed their first

home opener, but for me, that wasnt exactly

the case. Its weird because the whole

thing about me was that everyone

was saying that youre going to be

playing in front of 75,000-80,000

people, but I was used to play-

ing in front of 100,000 at Penn

State. So I wasnt too nervous

stepping out on that field for my

first-ever home opener in 1993

against the New York Jets, well, at least

when it came to the amount of fans in the

stands.

I truly didnt get the full feel of a home opener until I

was a member of pregame introductions however, and that

was around my third season. Coming through that tunnel of

teammates was exhilarating. Every time I did that, it was

exciting. There was no feeling like it. I had never had that

happen before because at Penn State, we didnt do that.

The lights didnt shine on individual players down in Happy

Valley. But coming through that tunnel, and that tunnel of

teammates is something that Ill never forget. That gets

you going right away, and even gets you going too much

sometimes, too, because you get so hyped.

When all the pregame hype is over with, though, its

time to get down to business. The home opener is the

game that creates the vibe around your team for the sea-

son. Its the tone-setter. Its incredibly important to start off

the home schedule with a win because the first win is

always the toughest win. Its always the most important,

especially when youre playing a divisional opponent like

we are in the New England Patriots. You want to be able to

have a home-field advantage at your stadium; you want to

go 6-2, 7-1, or 8-0 at home. So the first one is extremely cru-

cial to get under your belt, and this season, its even more

important because of our opponents.

Playing against New England to start

off the year, a team that has dominated

our division 11 out of the past 13

years gives you even more motiva-

tion. We want to be able to break

that decade of dominance.

Splitting with them last year was

one thing, but sweeping them

would give us the edge and confi-

dence to eventually dethrone them

from the top. Getting off to a great start,

especially against Brady and them, is para-

mount to success this season.

During my career, I was lucky to have a team and team-

mates that were good enough to post an outstanding 8-1

home-opener record. Personally, though, I believe that no

matter what, you should always win the first game at home

because all the odds are stacked in your favor. Its a game

you pay extra attention to. Its in September, so its

extremely hot down here still while most teams arent used

to that, and youre ready to play while other teams are still

trying to adjust to the environment. We always wore white

and we usually played a 1 p.m. game, so the other team

was always in dark uniforms. You could see it in the skill

players and the big men up front, you could see it in their

sideline, and how the heat would cause them to fade at

times. It gets to them and creates openings to strike, and

hopefully that plays to our advantage this year.

We were always primed and ready for that home open-

er, and I think this team will be as well.

As told to Brian Coyle

THIS ISSUE: O.J. McDUFFIE on opening day


54/80


55/80


56/80


GAME-DAY EDITION

By MICHAEL FARNHAM

Game-day music Pregame superstitions

Usually hard rock

Outkast

Houston Hip-Hop,

Slim Thug

A lot of soundtracks

and scores and a lot of

hip-hop

They change each

week depending on

how good I did the

game before.

I dont have any.

Before I use the hot tub I

have to make sure I use

the bathroom and then

use the hot tub. Its never

the other way around,

and Ive been doing that

since high school.

DARYN COLLEDGE

LOUIS DELMAS

EARL MITCHELL

JARED ODRICK

I just get in and get

ready, get my mind

right.


57/80


Pregame meal

Best pregame

motivational speaker

Most intense teammate

on game day

Topughest road

environment

Spaghetti

David Arkin Seattle

Spaghetti

Id say Koa Misi.

Hes focused. I would have to say

Chicago, Soldier Field.

Its so close that you

feel like the fans are

tugging on your jersey.

Antonio Smith back in

Houston. He would get

us hyped and had

great speeches every

week.

Candlestick Park, San

Francisco. That was

tough.

Steak!Ribeye or

New York Strip

Sean Lee back at PennState

Houston

Brian Cushing with the

Texans

My high school coach,

(Jeff Bertani from North

Miami Beach HS). To this

day he still calls me and if I

dont reply that night hell

send me a text message,

giving me motivation.

One

chicken breast

and a salad

(Boise State Strength

and Conditioning

Coach) Jeff Pitman,

the Pit Viper, from

Boise State

My defensive linecoach from Penn State,

Larry Johnson


58/80

10 QUESTIONS WITH DARYN COLLEDGE

1. You never missed a game in your eight seasons. Not

a single game. Whats the secret?

DC: A whole lot of hard work. A whole lot of luck. A

whole lot of stubborness. You cant always play this

game at 100 percent, but I guess Ive been lucky

enough to do it. My injuries have come close to bye

weeks. I always felt I have a responsibility to my team-

mates and coaches to be out there. If there is any way,

Im going to play. I fractured my leg last year and

kept playing. The first couple of weeks I strug-

gled with it, but by Week 4 it kind of

numbed up on me and I was fine.

2. You played for Joe Philbin when

he was offensive line coach and offen-

sive coordinator of the Packers? Is he

much different today as head coach of

the Dolphins?

DC: From a lowly offensive line coachto head coach of the Dolphins, he has-

nt changed a whole lot. Hes always a

man of principle and thats what he

is today. Hes the kind of guy who

wants to do it the right way every

time and I think he ingrained

that in a bunch of young guys,

including me. Hes a big rea-son I have never missed a

game. He always said do the

right thing because its the

right thing to do.

3. What are the things

you bring to this offensive

line?

DC: Ive always been aintelligent player. Ive never been the flashiest or the

fastest. Ive never been the strongest. I find myself in

the right position a lot. Im good at reading defenses and

Im on the field all the time. If Im going to be here at the

beginning of the year, then you should feel confident Ill

be here at the end of the year.

4. There are five new starters on this line. How

imposing a challenge is that?

By ANDY COHEN



59/80

DC: Its harder on the outside than it is on

the inside. Depending on the lineup we

have out there, we have a lot of experience

on the offensive line. Ive got a good rap-

port with the tackles. Coaches are going to

keep rotating guys. By Week 3, I think we

will have settled into a clear starting five.

Then weve got to stay healthy the whole

season. If we can keep five guys on the field

healthy, we have a chance to be a special

offensive line, and I really mean that.

5. Toughest guy you ever blocked, and

why?

DC: (Laugh). Its such a clich, but the

toughest guy you go up against every day is

yourself. But to answer your question, there

are so many talented guys out there. I

played against Tommie Harris in his prime. I

played against Vince Wilfork in his prime.

Kyle Williams in Buffalo is so tough. It is so

hard these days, you go up against an All-

Pro every week. And the guy who isnt an

All-Pro is trying to become one.

6. Tell us some things about yourself?

What are your passions? What are you

like away from football?

DC: Im a big adventure guy. I like scuba

diving. I like flying. Im a snowboarder. I like

to ski. Im as active as I can be. Ive got a

passion for wine. Me and a couple of bud-

dies who played in Green Bay own a small

wine label. Ive got a bunch of hobbies. Im

kind of eclectic.

7. Ryan Tannehill was sacked 58 timeslast season. Are there any assurances you

can give to Dolphins fans about the pro-

tection Tannehill will receive this season?

DC: Everybody guarantees its going to

be better. We have a better scheme. Ryan is

more aware. As an offensive line, we cant

allow 50 sacks. That cant happen. Were

going to get the ball out faster. Were going

to protect better. Everybody is going to do

a better job and well have a better running

game, which will take some of the pressure

off Ryan.

8. You attended North Pole High

School in Alaska. The butt of jokes?

DC: Its just like you think it would be. Its

North Pole, Alaska. We have candy cane

light poles. We have Santa Claus every-

where. It was a great place to grow up as akid with all the fishing, hunting and camp-

ing. I dont know if Ill ever live there again

because its a place all on its own, but it was

special growing up there.

9. You are 32 years old. How much

longer will your body and mind allow you

to play?

DC: I really dont know. Thats a questionyouve got ask yourself every time you go to

camp. During the offseason you think you

can play five more years. Then by the end of

the first week of camp you think you can play

only five more days. Its tough to tell. Very

rarely does a guy get to choose his destiny

in this league. You just go out and work hard

and then one day someone will tap you on

the shoulder and say youre done. Until that

day comes, Ive got enough to keep going.

10. Youve played with some very

good teams. You played on a Super Bowl

champion. What do you think is the real

potential of this Dolphins team?

DC: This team can make the playoffs.There is no doubt in my mind. Any team that

can make the playoffs always has a chance.

Dont forget, my Super Bowl team in Green

Bay was a wild-card team. We have a great

defense here. We have quality special teams

and we have an offense thats heading in the

right direction. We have a lot of real good

playmakers. I just feel fortunate to be here.



60/80


61/80


62/80


63/80

MELISSA4 year VeteranCaptainHometown: Miami, FL


64/80


65/80


FINSIDERS PLAYBOOKS TOP 10THIS WEEK: TOP VICTORIES OVER NEW ENGLAND

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Sept. 4, 1994

Miami 39, New England 35

Dan Marino returns from

Achilles injury, outduels Drew

Bledsoe in season opener

Sept. 21, 2008

Miami 38, New England 13Ronnie Brown

runs wild as the

Wildcat is

unveiled

Dec. 24, 2000


Dolphins win AFC East as both

teams brought back after 35

minutes for final play

Dec. 20, 2004Miami 29, New England 28

Derrius Thompsons

late TD helps the

Dolphins pull

off a major

upset

Oct. 17, 1999


Damon Huard replaces an

injured Dan Marino and leads a

thrilling comeback

Jan. 8, 1983


The Dolphins defense suffo-

cates New England in a first-

round playoff game

Dec. 27, 1992Miami 16, New England 13 (OT)

Pete Stoyanovich kicks a 35-

yard field goal in overtime as

Dolphins win AFC East title

Dec. 15, 2013


Ryan Tannehill passes for 312

yards and three TDs; Michael

Thomas INT seals win

Dec. 10, 2006


The Dolphins hold Tom Brady

to 78 yards passing in a domi-

nating performance

Nov. 12,1972


Dolphins set franchise record

for most lopsided victory; 100th

career victory for Shula


66/80


67/80


68/80


69/80


70/80

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: OPENING DAY

1) Sept. 2, 1966 (above):

On the very first play in Dolphins history,

Joe Auer returns the opening kickoff 95

yards for a touchdown against the Oakland

Raiders at the Orange Bowl.

2) Sept. 20, 1970 (right):

In Don Shulas first game as Miamis head

coach, the Dolphins drop a 27-14 decision

to the Patriots in Boston. It wouldnt take

Shula long to turn things around as the team

won the next four games en route to a 10-4

record and their first-ever playoff berth.

68| FINSIDERS PLAYBOOK

Whether it was the first game the Dolphins ever playedthat featured an electrifying opening act, or Dan Marino allowing Dolphins fans to breathe a

sigh of relief by showing he was fully recovered from a potential career-threatening injury,opening day has been a special one for the team. And todays season opener, the 49th

played by the Dolphins, should be no different, as this years team looks to add its own

distinctive contribution to the franchises storied history.


71/80

By HARVEY GREENE


3) Sept. 17, 1972 (above left):

In a rematch of their epic playoff contest

from the previous year (the NFLs longest

game), the Dolphins defeat the Chiefs, 20-10,

in Kansas City to start their undefeated season.

4) Sept. 2, 1984 (above right):

Dan Marino begins his record-setting

year by throwing for five touchdown passes

as the Dolphins defeat the Redskins, 35-17,

in Washington, D.C.

5) Sept. 4, 1994 (right):After missing the last 11 games of the

1983 season with torn Achilles tendon, Dan

Marino returns to action, throwing for 473

yards and five touchdown passes to lead the

Dolphins to a 39-35 win at home against the

New England Patriots, a performance that

lands him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.


72/80

MY GENERATION THIS WEEK: DEFENSIVE ENDS By BRIAN COYLE

1. Who is the toughest offen-

sive lineman you have

faced?

Thatd be Nate Solder. You

know how they say Tom Brady,

he doesnt take a lot of sacks. Its

because of his protection, and

guys like Solder. Hes big, tall,

and really good with his hands.

2. Who sets the bar at your

position?

Its Cam Wake. Every time in

practice, every time in games, he

makes plays that I and everyone

else want to be able to make.

Seeing his work ethic day in andday out is really something. Off

the field he conducts himself

very well as well.

3. What player did you admire

growing up?

I admired Sean Taylor and

Ray Lewis. I was thinking beforehigh school that I would be play-

ing safety, so that was the posi-

tion I was going to play. So Id always watch

clips of him all the time because he was so

physical. It was just plain fun watching him.

And then Ray Lewis, when he was with the

Ravens hed just control the whole defense.

I just loved watching him and Sean play.

4. What has been the most memorable

moment of your career?

It would have to be when I got my first

touchdown during my rookie year on a

blocked punt against the Jets. I didnt think

that I would get a touchdown my rookie

year, I dont think anybody that goes out

there and plays defensive line especially

expects to score, especially in their rookie

year. That was something that was really

special.

5. What coach had the biggest influence

on your playing career?

I would say (Dolphins defensive line

coach) Kacy Rodgers. Its the first coach that

Ive had for more than one year and I just

learn so much from him as far as using my

hands and learning how to read the offense

and learning how to study film. Hes a great

teacher and one of the best coaches out

there.

CURRENT PLAYER: OLIVIER VERNON



73/80

1. Who was the toughest offensive line-

man you faced?

I saw my share of some really good ones,

but Jonathan Ogden was by far the best.

Big, strong, athletic there is a good rea-

son hes in the Hall of Fame!

2. Who set the bar at your position?

Reggie White and Bruce Smith, hands

down. You are talking nearly 400 sacks

between two guys, which is just unreal. Both

of them took over games and shut down

offenses single-handedly.

3. What player did you admire growing

up?

Michael Jordan. I know Mike didnt play

football, but his greatness transcended his

sport. I think that his commitment to his

craft, his professionalism, his style and his

level of dominance inspired athletes across

all sports.

4. What was the most memorable

moment of your career?

Its really tough to single one out. Being

drafted was special; starting my first game;

playing with Dan Marino; all of the wins. But

being carried off the field by my teammates

after WINNING my final game was some-

thing Ill always be humbled and amazed by.

5. What coach had the biggest influence

on your playing career?

George Novak and Jimmy Johnson.

Coach Novak was my high school coach at

Woodland Hills in Pittsburgh. I had never

even played football before he approached

me while I was doing some yard work.

Coach convinced me to try out for the teamand literally taught me the game, because I

had no clue! I will always be grateful. And of

course Jimmy! Jimmy believed in my abili-

ties coming out of Akron and he gave me

the chance to play, and play early.

FORMER PLAYER: JASON TAYLOR



74/80


75/80


76/80


77/80


THE LAST WORD BY ANDY COHEN

To understand how Bill

Lazor got to where he is

today, as offensive coordi-

nator of the Miami

Dolphins, you have to first

go back to Oct. 12, 1991.

Lazor was an untested

sophomore quarterback at

Cornell who started that

season third on the depth

chart. He was so thin that

his coach, Jim Hofher, per-

sonally put him on a scale

to make sure he weighed

170 pounds. I was sur-

prised he weighed that

much, Hofher said.

Cornell was playing at

Stanford that day in 1991. It

predictably wasnt much of

a game.

We were a non-schol-

arship Ivy League team, a

band of merry men travel-

ing across the country,

recalls Hofher. A mismatch of a game.

So at halftime, with the game already out

of hand, Hofher turned to his young quarter-back and gave him his chance. Bill Lazor

would start the second half.

Now, the scoreboard says that Cornell was

drubbed 55-6 by Stanford. What it doesnt

tell you is that Bill Lazor led his team to its

only touchdown drive. Just six points? It was

enough to convince Hofher that he had

found his starting quarterback.

What he also found in the process was a

player as smart as any he had ever coached,

a player who would start for the next two-plusseasons, a player who was so impressive in so

many ways that Hofher gave Lazor a coaching

job right out of college.

Thats how his path to the Miami Dolphins

began.

He was so cerebral, recalls Hofher, who

Bill LazorsImpressive Journey

See LAST WORD, page 76

New Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor started demon-

strating his offensive acumen when he was playing quarterback

at Cornell more than two decades ago.


78/80

is now assistant head coach at Nevada. He

would ask questions, the right questions. But

he was not only bright, he was industrious

and he was firm and he was like that as a

young player.

Hofher rattles off stories about Lazor with

pride and admiration. There was the time

Lazor audibled to a quarterback sneak

against Harvard.

We were at the 5-yard line, Hofher

recalls. You wouldnt think you could run a

quarterback sneak from there.

But Lazor knew exactly what to do, exact-

ly where the crease would be, exactly how his

linemen would block on the play. A 5-yard

touchdown on a quarterback sneak? No

problem for Bill Lazor.

He was so much fun to coach, Hofher

says. There was nothing that was too muchfor him.

Like the time against Brown when Cornell

had a fourth-and-goal from the 10-yard line

on the final play of the game, needing a

touchdown to win. Hofher remembers put-

ting in one of those plays that might have

confused most any other quarterback. An

unbalanced line to the wide side of the field.A fake handoff. A naked quarterback bootleg

to the left. A tight end crossing into the end

zone. Lazor could not have executed the play

any better.

The good guys won that day, Hofher

says.

Or maybe Hofher will tell you about the

day Lazor passed for 400 yards againstColumbia. Or the run of games when he

threw 124 straight passes without an inter-

ception. Or the 17 school records that he

broke, many of them set by Hofher when he

played quarterback at Cornell.

But those werent the things that Hofher

will remember most. What remains most

vivid, and will always remain most vivid, is

how Bill Lazor used his mind as his most

potent weapon.

How many college coaches ask their

young quarterback: What do you think we

should run on this play? And how many col-

lege coaches would intently listen?

This is Bill Lazors story. Intelligent.

Creative. In many ways, ahead of his time.

The perfect mentor for Dolphins quarterbackRyan Tannehill. The perfect architect for this

new-look offense.

When Hofher took the head-coaching job

at the University of Buffalo in 2001, who do

you think he hired as his offensive coordina-

tor? Yep, Bill Lazor. At 28 years old.

May have been the youngest Division I

offensive coordinator in the country at thattime, Hofher says.

A year later, Lazor said goodbye to his old

coach and made his move to the NFL. He has

worked for some impressive offensive minds

through the years Dan Reeves, Joe Gibbs,

Mike Holmgren and Chip Kelly and took

something from each of them. Now, he is tak-

ing all of that knowledge and applying it tothe Dolphins, impressing so many people in

his short time here.

But his biggest fan may still be Jim Hofher.

He has always lived his life with his eyes

wide open, Hofher said of Lazor. I love him

as if he was one of my own.

And it all really started at halftime of a lop-

sided loss at Stanford some 23 years ago.


LAST WORD, from page 75

He was not only bright,

he was industrious and

he was firm and he was

like that as a young

player.


79/80


80/80

Documents

Finsiders Playbook: Dolphins vs. Patriots