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Scout teams served as feeder system for NFL

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In his locker room speech following his successful debut as Miami’s interim head coach, Dan Campbell credited his practice squad players for helping propel the Dolphins to their big win at Tennessee. “Don’t forget those guys,” he implored his team. Those guys getting the props were the same ones quarterback Ryan Tannehill had mocked two weeks earlier, when he criticized them for being overly aggressive during a usually low-key workout and told them to enjoy their “scout team trophy” after…

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Quick start by Dolphins helps Dan Campbell earn first home victory

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What a difference a day makes. On Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes suffered their worst defeat in program history, a 58-0 pounding from Clemson at Sun Life Stadium. It was 42-0 by halftime. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins played the role of Clemson, quickly jumping on the Houston Texans and holding on for a 44-26 victory at the same Sun Life Stadium for interim Coach Dan Campbell‘s first home victory. Miami led 41-0 at halftime. Coming out of the locker room,…

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New lockers among the changes for Dolphins under Dan Campbell

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Miami Dolphins veteran receiver Greg Jennings arrived at work Monday to discover he had been assigned a different locker, which was fine with him. “I was just hoping I still had a locker,” Jennings said. A new coach has brought job insecurity and lots of change, from the locker room arrangement and practice routine to schemes and use of personnel. Interim coach Dan Campbell said he has sought advice from many associates and mentors since being promoted last week, and…

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Bucs, Dolphins, Jags already falling short of expectations

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Things were supposed to be different in the Sunshine State this season. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted quarterback Jameis Winston with the top pick, getting a Heisman Trophy winner and collegiate national champion. — The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a six-year, $114 million contract, landing the top free agent on the market. — The Jacksonville Jaguars completed a three-year overhaul that included a burgeoning roster and nearly $180 million in free agency upgrades. But already…

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Dolphins replace defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle with Lou Anarumo

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Kevin Coyle‘s replacement as the Miami Dolphins‘ defensive coordinator wasn’t ready to explain Thursday how he’s going fix what’s wrong. “I found out about an hour ago that I got this job,” Lou Anarumo said. “It’s a little bit early to say.” Don’t fault Anarumo if he felt a bit overwhelmed. He has lots of problems to address after being promoted from defensive backs coach when new interim coach Dan Campbell fired Coyle. The moves came after the Dolphins fired…

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Dolphins coach Joe Philbin fired 4 games into his 4th season

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Joe Philbin was fired Monday four games into his fourth season as coach of the Miami Dolphins, and one day after a flop on an international stage that apparently sealed his fate. Tight ends coach Dan Campbell, who has been with the Dolphins since 2010, was expected to be promoted to interim coach. The Dolphins (1-3) lost their third game in a row and turned in their fourth consecutive lackluster performance when they were beaten Sunday in London by the…

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