2016 Training Camp & Preseason Guide
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Miami Dolphins 2016 TRAINING CAMP & PRESEASON GUIDE 2016 MIAMI DOLPHINS SCHEDULE JULY 29 PRESEASON Dolphins hold first training PRESENTING DATE OPPONENT LOCATION NETWORK RADIO TIME GIVEAWAY camp practice of 2016 SPONSOR season 560 WQAM Fri., Aug. 12 at New York Giants East Rutherford, N.J. WFOR CBS4 KISS 99.9 7 p.m. 560 WQAM Fri., Aug. 19 at Dallas Cowboys Arlington, Texas WFOR CBS4 KISS 99.9 8 p.m. 560 WQAM Thurs., Aug. 25 Atlanta Falcons Orlando, Fla. NBC KISS 99.9 8 p.m. AUGUST 30 560 WQAM Thurs., Sept. 1 Tennessee Titans Miami Gardens, Fla. WFOR CBS4 KISS 99.9 7 p.m. Teams must reduce rosters from 90 to 75 players REGULAR SEASON PRESENTING DATE OPPONENT LOCATION NETWORK RADIO TIME GIVEAWAY SPONSOR 560 WQAM SEPTEMBER 3 Sun., Sept. 11 at Seattle Seahawks Seattle, Wash. CBS KISS 99.9 4:05 p.m. 560 WQAM Teams must reduce rosters Sun., Sept. 18 at New England Patriots Foxborough, Mass. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m. from 75 to 53 players 560 WQAM Sun., Sept. 25 Cleveland Browns Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m. Jersey Rally Towel 560 WQAM Thurs., Sept. 29 at Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati, Ohio NFL Network KISS 99.9 8:25 p.m. 560 WQAM Sun., Oct. 9 Tennessee Titans Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* 560 WQAM Sun., Oct. 16 Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* SEPTEMBER 8, 11-12 560 WQAM Sun., Oct. 23 Buffalo Bills Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* Kickoff Weekend 2016 BYE WEEK 560 WQAM Sun., Nov. 6 New York Jets Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* 560 WQAM Sun., Nov. 13 at San Diego Chargers San Diego, Calif. CBS KISS 99.9 4:05 p.m.* 560 WQAM JANUARY 29, 2017 Sun., Nov. 20 at Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles, Calif. FOX KISS 99.9 4:05 p.m.* 560 WQAM Pro Bowl Sun., Nov. 27 San Francisco 49ers Miami Gardens, Fla. FOX KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* Orlando, Fla. 560 WQAM Sun., Dec. 4 at Baltimore Ravens Baltimore, Md. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* 560 WQAM Sun., Dec. 11 Arizona Cardinals Miami Gardens, Fla. FOX KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* 560 WQAM Sat., Dec. 17 at New York Jets East Rutherford, N.J. NFL Network KISS 99.9 8:25 p.m. 560 WQAM FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Sat., Dec. 24 at Buffalo Bills Orchard Park, N.Y. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m. 560 WQAM Super Bowl LI Sun., Jan. 1 New England Patriots Miami Gardens, Fla. CBS KISS 99.9 1 p.m.* Houston, Texas * Game subject to flexible scheduling in Weeks 5-17 All times Eastern All Dolphins games can be heard on 560 WQAM and Kiss 99.9, the flagship stations of the Miami Dolphins Radio Network, Dolphins.com and throughout South and Central Florida on the more than 12 stations that make up The Miami Dolphins Radio Network. In addition to 2015 AFC EAST STANDINGS the game broadcasts, the stations will feature expanded pre, halftime and postgame shows. Dolphins fans who TEAM W L PCT PF PA tune into Miami's Sportsradio 560 WQAM will have the opportunity to listen to live broadcasts of Head Coach Patriots 12 4 .750 465 315 Adam Gase’s day-after game press conferences and “Dolphins Friday,” a day of Dolphins’ centric-content on Jets 10 6 .625 387 314 the station featuring interviews with players, coaches, and team executives. Bills 8 8 .500 379 359 WFOR-TV, CBS4 will once again be the preseason Dolphins 6 10 .375 310 389 home of the Dolphins as three of the four preseason contests will be shown on the CBS affiliate in the Miami- Ft. Lauderdale market. The N.Y. Giants, Dallas and Tennessee preseason games will all air on CBS4, while the Atlanta preseason game will be nationally televised on NBC. 2016 MIAMI DOLPHINS TRAINING CAMP & PRESEASON GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS TRAINING CAMP INFORMATION 1 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE 2 MEDIA WORKROOM & PARKING INFORMATION 3 MIKE TANNENBAUM BIO 4 CHRIS GRIER BIO 5 ADAM GASE BIO 6 ASSISTANT COACHES BIOS 7-19 WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2016 20-21 FREE AGENCY TRACKER 22 VETERAN NEWCOMER BIOS 23-44 2016 ROOKIE CLASS 45-46 2016 DRAFT PICK BIOS 47-50 UNDRAFTED COLLEGE FREE AGENT BIOS 51-56 MIAMI DOLPHINS IN THE COMMUNITY 57-58 PRESEASON TELEVISION 59 ON THE RADIO 60 TRAINING CAMP HISTORY 61 2015 TEAM STATISTICS 62 2015 NFL TEAM RANKINGS 63 2016 TRANSACTIONS 64-65 NUMERICAL ROSTER 66 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER 67 2016 TRAINING CAMP OVERVIEW The Miami Dolphins unveiled several exciting changes to improve the fan experience as part of “Back to Football powered by South Florida Ford” at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The team will hold its first practice on Friday, July 29 at 9 a.m. This year’s training camp will feature a brand new canopy over the seated area, providing fans with shade CAMPING OUT and a more comfortable experience than ever before. A new area reserved for children 12 years old and younger will provide them When: Friday, July 29 to Wednesday, August 17 with special access to post-practice autographs from Dolphins players. In addition, weekend practices will feature food trucks, inflatables and fun-filled games for all to enjoy. Where: Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 7500 S.W. 30th Street GENERAL MEDIA INFORMATION Davie, FL 33314 During training camp, accredited media will be able to work out of the Dolphins’ press room at the facility. The press room is equipped Spectator Seating: Capacity for 2,000 fans, located on the for wireless access (Network: CMP-WIFI-PB Password: Perfect72). west side of the facility The workroom for accredited media covering the Miami Dolphins is located behind the Dolphins Pro Shop. Access to the media Fan Parking: Free at the Nova Southeastern University LRITC workroom will be granted by the Miami Dolphins communications garage, located near the intersection of department to members of the media upon their arrival at training University Drive and S.W. 30th Street. camp. Concessions: Food and beverages are available for sale Parking passes will be distributed by the communications department. The passes will need to be clearly displayed to gain entry into the media parking areas. Media parking is available at Pro Shop: Located at the south end of bleachers; the Nova Southeastern University Medical School garage (HPD Open during all practice sessions Garage), which is next to the Dolphins Pro Shop, and located near the intersection of University Drive and S.W. 30th Street, between Griffin Road and I-595. Access to this garage is off University Drive Practice Hotline: 954-452-7004 (Updated with practice times) and S.W. 30th Street. In the event the HPD Garage is full, the overflow media parking will be in the AUX Parking Lot next to the NOVA Softball fields. Tickets: Fans can register for tickets at dolphins.com/trainingcamp Live trucks will be allowed to park in the facility's Business Parking Lot only if prearranged through the communications department. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW REQUESTS All interview requests for Miami Dolphins executives, coaches and players should go through the Dolphins JASON MATT THERESA BRETT RENZO GAYLE SYDNEY Communications JENKINS TAYLOR MANAHAN BRECHEISEN SHEPPARD BADEN WADE Department. These Sr. Vice President, Director of Corporate Football Football Communications Communications should be submitted Communications & Football Communications Communications Communications Coordinator Coordinator no later than 24 hours Community Affairs Communications Manager Manager Manager in advance. O: 954-452-7174 O: 954-452-7179 O: 305-943-1451 O: 954-452-7190 O: 954-452-7144 O: 954-452-7173 O: 954-452-7198 M: 954-290-6864 M: 954-649-7505 M: 904-838-7160 M: 954-663-1255 M: 904-616-1538 M: 954-610-8660 M: 305-720-5131 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1 Miami Dolphins 2016 Training Camp & Preseason Guide 2016 DOLPHINS OPEN TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE PRACTICE # DATE TIME LOCATION 1 Friday, July 29 9 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 2 Saturday, July 30 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 3 Sunday, July 31 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 4 Monday, Aug. 1 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University Tuesday, Aug. 2 5 6:10 p.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University (Season Ticket Members Only) Wednesday, Aug. 3 Players off, no media availability 6 Thursday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 7 Friday, Aug. 5 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University Saturday, Aug. 6 8 6:30 p.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University (Season Ticket Members Only) Sunday, Aug. 7 Players off, no media availability 9 Monday, Aug. 8 9 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 10 Tuesday, Aug. 9 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University 11 Wednesday, Aug. 10 8:35 a.m. Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University Thursday, Aug. 11 No open practice or media availability Friday, Aug. 12 Preseason Game 1 at New York Giants, 7 p.m., MetLife Stadium Saturday, Aug. 13 Players off, no media availability Sunday, Aug.