Jim Mandich Battling Cancer

by George Richmond on March 9, 2010

Jim Mandich, beloved voice of the Miami Dolphins and member of the famous ‘72 team, revealed on Tuesday that he has cancer.

The former tight end, who is usually heard weekdays from 4-7 PM on 560 WQAM, had previously not been seen or heard from since the week prior to the Super Bowl.  It was only known that he was battling an undisclosed illness.

Mandich, 61, is receiving chemotherapy for a tumor in his bile duct, a tube that reaches from the liver to the small intestine. He hopes to know in a couple weeks how effectively the chemotherapy is working.

“I was led to believe there are a lot of positive outcomes with this condition,” he said. “My mind frame is strong. I feel very good. I’m surrounded by the best professionals at the Sylvester Center. I have a lot of love from family and friends.”

While Mandich had previously maintained that he would step away from the microphone after 2010, he had and still wishes to continue providing color commentary on the radio for Dolphin games.  If it were up to this fan, the Meeshigan man would not be permitted to leave that position even if he wanted to!

ThePHINS.com sends out its warmest wishes to the Jim Mandich and his loved ones.

May 2010 mark the triumphant return of the Mad Dog to the Miami Dolphins broadcast booth!

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Dolphins Re-sign NT Jason Ferguson

by George Richmond on March 9, 2010

On Sunday, it was learned that free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson was facing an 8-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.

At age 35 and rehabbing from a torn quadriceps, it appeared his days in Miami were over.

Yet in a surprise move, the Dolphins re-signed the 14-year veteran on Tuesday to an undisclosed contract.

So why would the Dolphins make such an uncharacteristic move?

Well, there’s a distinct possibility that Ferguson might not have been sufficiently recovered from his injury by Week 1 anyway.  So there is a chance the Dolphins would have placed him on the PUP list, rendering the Georgia grad ineligible for the season’s first six games.

As with the PUP list, teams are granted a roster exemption for suspended players.  So the Dolphins would be able to fill Ferguson’s roster spot with someone else.  Only in this case, the Dolphins will not have to pay #95 while he’s out of action.

The suspension does not go into effect until the regular season.  In some cases, players are permitted to practice and participate in workouts/meetings/etc. while on suspension.  They’re simply banished on gameday.

No word on whether this which will be the case for Ferguson.

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Jason Ferguson Suspended 8 Games

March 7, 2010

The Dolphins entered the 2010 offseason with questions at the nose tackle position.
Unfortunately, it appears that a likely contingency option will have to be scrapped.
The NFL announced on Saturday that it has suspended free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson eight games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.
Ferguson was suspended four games in [...]

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Free Agency: Day One Recap

March 6, 2010

A quick rundown of Friday’s free agent happenings, as they relate to the Dolphins.
• Starting outside linebacker Joey Porter, inside linebacker Akin Ayodele and safety Gibril Wilson were released.
• Reached an agreement with free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby on a 5-year, $43 million deal.
• Re-signed veteran quarterback Chad Pennington to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract [...]

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Report: Dolphins reach 1-year deal with Pennington

March 5, 2010

After agreeing to terms with linebacker Karlos Dansby earlier in the evening, the Dolphins gave fans a nightcap of sorts.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports the team and quarterback Chad Pennington have come to terms on a 1-year, $2.5 million contract.
Earlier Friday, it was reported that Pennington and the Dolphins had agreed on the above terms of [...]

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Dolphins Have a Deal with Dansby

March 5, 2010

The Miami Herald’s Jeff Darlington reports the Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement with free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby.
Dansby will sign a 5-year, $43 million contract on Saturday that includes $22 million guaranteed.  He will earn $9 million per year for the first three years of the deal and is now the NFL’s third-highest paid [...]

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