There was a trade done between the Miami Dolphins and the Cleveland Browns on Monday, but no player need to change their NFL jerseys as the trade was unusually for team officials, with former Dolphins senior vice president of football operations being Browns’ vice president of football administration and replacing Dawn Aponte, who is to do Thomas’ job with the Dolphins.
The trade was made partly because both vice presidents’ new bosses were the bosses who they used to work for.
Thomas spent last 12 seasons with the Dolphins and got the job of vice president recently. The Browns’ executive vice president of business operations, Bryan Wiedmeier, was president of the Dolphins while Thomas worked there as vice president.
As for Aponte, she had been working with the Browns for one year and was the club’s chief negotiator on contracts. Before joining the Browns, she worked as the NFL’s management council and also worked for the New York Jets with Bill Parcells, who is now the Dolphins’ president.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Friday, November 6, 2009
Dolphins LB and NT to be doubtful for Sunday game with injuries
After being limited in practice all this week, it is very doubtful that the Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder and nose tackle Jason Ferguson will be able to play against the New England Patriots this Sunday.
Both are with injuries. Crowder suffered a left shoulder injury and has already missed last week’s win over the New York Jets, and Ferguson has an elbow injury. Coach Tony Sparano declined to predict if Crowder would play, instead he said that he has been satisfied with Crowder’s replacement, Reggie Torbor, who tied for the team high with seven tackles against the Jets.
As for Ferguson, there also has been already good replacement. Paul Soliai would take over the job and make the first start since he put on NFL jersey three years ago if Ferguson is confirmed not able to play.
Both are with injuries. Crowder suffered a left shoulder injury and has already missed last week’s win over the New York Jets, and Ferguson has an elbow injury. Coach Tony Sparano declined to predict if Crowder would play, instead he said that he has been satisfied with Crowder’s replacement, Reggie Torbor, who tied for the team high with seven tackles against the Jets.
As for Ferguson, there also has been already good replacement. Paul Soliai would take over the job and make the first start since he put on NFL jersey three years ago if Ferguson is confirmed not able to play.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Dolphins RB Cobbs to be out for season with knee injury
“A tremendous, tremendous warrior,” the Miami Dolphins Coach Sparano said Tuesday about running back Patrick Cobbs’ injury. “But that’s how this game goes.” Indeed, injuries are inevitable for those who play in football jerseys, what the coach can do is only to express his regret.
The reserve running back has been considered to be an important contributor to the team’s wildcat package. He was hurt on a carry in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s victory over the New York Jets, and tests results showed that he has torn an anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Thus Cobbs will have to miss the rest of the season to recover from the injury.
As a mainstay in the wildcat, which uses three running backs, Cobbs had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard run from the formation last year and led the Dolphins with 16 kickoff returns for a 22.6-yard average this season. His leaving will force the team to find another runningback to take over his position, and rookie Lex Hilliard may be the choice.
The reserve running back has been considered to be an important contributor to the team’s wildcat package. He was hurt on a carry in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s victory over the New York Jets, and tests results showed that he has torn an anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Thus Cobbs will have to miss the rest of the season to recover from the injury.
As a mainstay in the wildcat, which uses three running backs, Cobbs had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard run from the formation last year and led the Dolphins with 16 kickoff returns for a 22.6-yard average this season. His leaving will force the team to find another runningback to take over his position, and rookie Lex Hilliard may be the choice.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Williams sisters became first female African-American owner of Dolphins
After the Miami Dolphins ended their Tuesday workout, they were introduced to new minority owners of the franchise-the Williams sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams.
The announcement was made almost one week after it was reported that the Dolphins owner Stephen Ross would have a deal with the Williams sisters, who live in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., about an hour’s drive from the Dolphins’ stadium.
The two star tennis players said they have been Dolphins fan for long time and felt honored to be the first female African-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL franchise.
“To have this opportunity is really where our heart is,” Venus said. “We’re South Florida girls. When we get off the road, this is where we come home to. When we come home to Dolphins games, it’s going to be exciting.”
The sisters are the fifth and sixth celebrity Ross has brought into the franchise since he purchased the Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga in January. The other four owning partnership are singer Jimmy Buffett, musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony.
The announcement was made almost one week after it was reported that the Dolphins owner Stephen Ross would have a deal with the Williams sisters, who live in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., about an hour’s drive from the Dolphins’ stadium.
The two star tennis players said they have been Dolphins fan for long time and felt honored to be the first female African-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL franchise.
“To have this opportunity is really where our heart is,” Venus said. “We’re South Florida girls. When we get off the road, this is where we come home to. When we come home to Dolphins games, it’s going to be exciting.”
The sisters are the fifth and sixth celebrity Ross has brought into the franchise since he purchased the Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga in January. The other four owning partnership are singer Jimmy Buffett, musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony.
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