— Top performers of today’s practice: 1. Brian Hartline (big catches); 2. Tannehill (TDs thrown & run for) 3. Dion Sims (BEAST).
— Philbin said “doesn’t have strong preference ” on whether coordinators are on field or in booth during games.
— Philbin said “not at that stage” to say Matt Moore will be backup QB.
— Kevin Coyle said he thought Dion Jordan did a solid job, but admits he can “do a better job rushing the passer.”
— Kevin Coyle said it is premature to assume the linebacker moves won’t work. “I think you’ll see marked improvement” as preseason continues.
— Coyle said Terrence Fede is a young developing player “who has a lot of upside.” Coyle said he played well in first game.
— “He’s got good awareness and is an attention to detail guy,” Coyle said of Fede.
— “We’ve nicknamed him red zone Jimmy because in his career he makes plays that (impact the game),” Coyle said of Jimmy Wilson.
— “Jimmy has grown tremendously in the 3 years we’ve been together. He’s one of the best communicators on the team,” Coyle said of Wilson.
— “We lose an experienced player. We feel we have capable backups,” Kevin Coyle said of Reshad Jones.
— Kevin Coyle said early in preseason tackling is an issue. “Certainly we have to tackle better…This week is an important fundamental week.”
— Danny Hrapmann 55-yd FG attempt, right hash…no good…wide right…good distance…practice over.
— Lamar Miller run off tackle right maybe 6-8 yds. Nice play.
— Tannehill threw a nice 38 yard pass to Hartline.
— 11-on-11…1st offense vs. 3rd defense…T’hill to Hartline for 75-yd TD on slate. Way too easy.
— Dion Sims just caught a TD pass during the final snap of 11-on-11. He caught it from Tannehill.
— Devlin, Lobato have taken very few snaps w/2nd or 3rd team in 11-on-11 & 7-on-7 today.
— Just watched Damien Williams make a nice blitz pickup for Ryan Tannehill. The rookie can play.
— Ryan Tannehill with a nice red zone pass to an elusive Damian Williams.
— Michael Egnew drops a pass in 11-on-11 session.
— Brent Grimes with a nice breakup of a pass to Brandon Gibson.
More Top Picks Best Knife Sharpening Systems
— Tannehill overthows Hartline down sideline…jamar Taylor tight coverage…tough pass to complete.
— Shocking that defense had no sacks or QB hurries Friday vs. Atlanta. Pass rush been looking good in camp.
— CB Cortland Finnegan on field…not in uniform…being greeted by teammates.
—
— Dolphins players heading into practice bubble for 5-minute cool-down break.
— The cornerbacks are working on how to handle picks. Safeties on dropping back into zone out of box. Smart practice.
— Today is a REALLY physical Dolphins practice. I’m loving it. They’ve been missing this since the Sparano days.
— Jordan Tripp with a nice goal line stop. He really read the play well.
— Jason Trusnik is getting some work with the starting defense.
— CB Kevin Fogg has right knee wrapped in ice and currently not participating.
— The way Charles Clay is limping around in his brace, it is doubtful he will play in the exhibition season. Dion Sims needs to get ready.
— Knowshon Moreno looks much better than he did yesterday. I’m thinking he’s starting RB on opening day.
— Knowshon Moreno runs behind his blocks better than Lamar Miller. He’s a zone runner. Impressive to watch.
— Dion Jordan just beat his man in the goal line and would have produced a would-be safety on Tannehill.
— Knowshon Moreno just took an 11-on-11 snap and ran through a tackle. First time I’ve seen him look good.
— Ryan Tannehill just scramble for a 7-yard gain on a QB option.
— Ryan Tannehill just threw a backward pass to Damien Williams that wasn’t caught, and would have been a safety (backed in work today).
— LBs finished strong but were very shaky early. MLB Koa Misi might have been best among LBs, Lamar Miller best RB.
— Damien Williams is working today. That’s impressive considering his ankle injury looked serious.
— This drill is by far the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever seen. These linebackers can not tackle.
— Miller just got by Wheeler again…RBs doing very well. Doing too well if you are rooting for the LBs.
— Joe Philbin is watching this drill up close and personal. He better know this is a MAJOR PROBLEM!
— One linebacker is an adequate tackler — Koa Misi. Everyone else seems subpar. BIG PROBLEM.
— Dion Sims just trucked Jason Trusnik, making media members (including me) curse.
— This is new. The Dolphins are doing a wrap up drill with Oklahoma drill emphasis. Just no taking them to the ground.
— Jamar Taylor is starting for the absent Cortland Finnegan, but then he goes to nickel and Will Davis goes to the boundary.
— Wheeler just leveled Lamar Miller. Biggest hit of camp. Half speed drill, full speed hit. Wow!
— LBs and RBs doing 1-on-1 tackling. Still working game-specific deficiencies from Falcons loss.
— Cortland Finnegan is missing his second straight practice. He recently had a death in his family.
— Charles Clay is out here running routes with his right knee in a brace. That’s new. Not that he’s working. The brace.
— Pat Devlin is here practicing.
— The Dolphins are down to Lamar Miller & Orleans Darkwa as the only HEALTHY tailbacks who have been here more than a day.
— Cameron Marshall, who was here earlier in the offseason but got cut, has been re-signed because of all the tailback injuries.
More Top Picks Best Sunglasses With Clearest View
— Chris McCain is not practicing today. He has his right leg in a compression sleeve.
— Mike Gillislee will be sidelined a few days with a hamstring injury. He suffered it yesterday. That’s 4 injured tailbacks now.
— Dolphins OT Jason Fox will be sidelined a few days due to a chest injury.
— The Dolphins are working out Brady Quinn & John Skelton along with Rex Grossman. Plan is to add a veteran QB this week.
— Remember this is the LAST WEEK to attend Dolphins training camp practice.