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Dolphins Decline Tender On Moore & Others

Brian Miller — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:04:32 +0000

Marlon Moore for Six

A short time after making Austin Spitler a 1 million dollar back-up LB and securing 3rd string QB Pat Devlin, news has now come to pass that the Dolphins are going to let several of their restricted free agents hit the market come Tuesday.

Perhaps the biggest indication yet that the Dolphins are serious about adding at least one if not more WR’s, the Dolphins declined to tender Marlon Moore. They have also declined to tender safety Jonathon Amaya, DB Bryan McCann, and ERFA Patrick Brown.

Another declined player, Jeron Mastrud could prove to be an indication that the team is looking for another TE. Anthony Fasano has yet to be re-signed but there is word that he will be offered an extension.

Dolphins 2012 Player Review: Rishard Matthews

Matt Patrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:44 +0000

Nobody really has high expectations for a player that is drafted in the 7^th round. When the Miami Dolphins drafted Rishard Matthews from Nevada with the 227^th pick in the 7^th round last year, most fans had no clue who he was. Competing with 11 other receivers in training camp, he beat the odds and earned a spot on the Dolphins’ 53 man roster. Without further ado, let’s grade out Matthews on his overall performance in 2012.

Dec 2, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (86) makes a catch in front of New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. The Patriots won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

To begin with, Matthews was slowly acclimated to the Dolphins’ offense. He only played in eight games. During the last three games, QB Ryan Tannehill started targeting him more, often going his way in critical third down situations. Overall, he was targeted 19 times, catching 11 balls for 151 yards and zero touchdowns. Trust me; I do realize these numbers aren’t exactly Pro Bowl worthy.

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Dolphins 2012 Player Review: Marlon Moore

Matt Patrick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:13 +0000

The weakest link on the 2012 Miami Dolphins’ Squad was at the wide receiver position. When the Dolphins traded away WR Brandon Marshall in the offseason and failed to find a replacement, the door was left wide open for some of the other receivers to step up. Unfortunately for Marlon Moore, he was unable to capitalize on this opportunity. And after three mediocre seasons, 2012 will most likely be Moore’s last stint as a Dolphin.

Nov.11, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Marlon Moore (14) during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Sun Life Stadium. Tennessee won 37-3. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Moore is simply non-existent in this offense. Even though he received ample playing time this season participating in 14 games, he was only able to record just six catches for 116 yards and one measly touchdown. During his three years with Miami, he only has 12 catches for 244 yards and two touchdowns. (more…)