Omar Kelly

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Just a journalist and human trying to make his way in the world. I’ve been in sports media for 25-plus years. Columnist for Miami Herald. Instagram: OmarKelly

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I spoke to Jaelan Phillips privately about a trade 3 weeks ago. He did not want to go anywhere! Miami was his home. He and his fiancée were building a life here. But he eventually learned that business trumps everything in the NFL and came to terms with it seemingly.

Dolphins receiver Odell Beckham Jr prayed before going to his very first practice with his team.

Just in case you thought the Dolphins weren’t well represented in Madrid. This is the breakfast crowd at my hotel.

I tell you about these Miami streets all the time.

You know what the key to beating the Chiefs today is? Let me see if you can guess?

It’s not cold in Cleveland, it’s barely raining and it’s not even windy TWO HOURS before Dolphins-Browns kickoff. It’s a typical Cleveland day now.

The only seasons the #Dolphins have had a good team are the seasons their O-line was solid (2008, 2016, 2021 and 2022). The organization turned their nose up on improving the O-line this offseason and now it’s holding the team back (no run game anymore).

You can always tell the Tua Tagovailoa orange jersey day by the music. I didn’t even have to look.

Look at the Eichenberg Express in Liam Eichenberg’s return to left guard (74).

What more needs to be said?

The Bills are in their 4-minute offense, running the ball to kill the clock. Dolphins know Buffalo’s running to close out the 48-20 win and CAN’T STOP THEM. These aren’t all backups on the field. Dolphins have a run defense issue, and it isn’t going away.

I’m taking your questions for the next 30 minutes. Bring it.

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Quinn Ewers looks exactly like I hoped he would. He’s a young, inexperienced QB who is settling in. The game is seemingly slowing down for him. You can watch Ewers and see why he was once the top high school prospect in the nation.

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill basically said he wanted out of the Dolphins organization after the game.

Just watched Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds run his mock 40. He’s moving, moving. Small, but the speed and agility are there. This is sub 4.4.

Aaron Brewer sounds off on the fake tough guy practices the Bears had when assessing Miami’s showing in these 3 joint practices.

It’s always telling who Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel talks to during stretch.

Bradley Chubb asked if we wanted the PR answer, or the real answer about his $5.2M worth of bonuses that are contingent on the Dolphins finishing top 20 in scoring defense, which requires them to allow 3 less point than the Falcons allow this weekend.

Today at #Dolphins practice I saw this very interesting exchange between Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb. I’ve covered this sport for 20 years and never witnesses this type of hand-to-hand combat drill before.

Okay…. New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley has presence to him.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill is not threatened by De’Von Achane speed. In fact, Hill states Achane is the third fastest player on the team. You won’t believe who he’s behind according to Hill.

Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. explains how much Minkah Fitzpatrick has helped his game grow, and what it’s like to learn from Jeff Hafley, who specializes in coaching the secondary.

I’m puzzled that #Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t know most of his interceptions typically occur in bunches.

Udonis Haslem ended this conversation about the Heat with Kendrick Perkins telling him “I’ll see you outside.”

Unfortunately, we broke the news to #Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill that he hasn’t caught a pass for more than 30-yards in a full year. He wasn’t too pleased.

Dolphins first round pick Kadyn Proctor checked in at rookie camp at 6-foot-7, 352 pounds. He’s clearly a massive man. During this interview he addresses playing guard as a rookie.

I talk about the dawg all the time. I know it because I’ve seen it, lived in it, dwelled among it my whole life. I covered great FSU an UM champions that were built on it. Jimbo Fisher knows the dawg, &amp; he knows what creates it….. The dawg getting unleashed on Monday night.

Be careful who you bring into your inner circle.

New Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brent (32) is indeed massive. He’s 6-foot-3, but I don’t believe he’s 198 pounds. Ife Melifonwu is listed at 6-foot-3 and 210 pound. I’d argue that Brent looks bigger than Ife.

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is the prewarm up speech giver. He did so last week as well. Watch this video and tell me what you notice.

“This guy is a flag bearer,” Kyle Smith, the Dolphins assistant GM said about selecting Texas Tech ILBer Jacob Rodriguez.

I talk about the dawg all the time. I know it because I’ve seen it, lived in it, dwelled among it my whole life. I covered great FSU an UM champions that were built on it. Jimbo Fisher knows the dawg, & he knows what creates it….. The dawg getting unleashed on Monday night.