The Latest Breaking News from Chris Grier

Only three types of players typically hit free agency in the NFL.

MIAMI — The kind folks on social media are snipers taking dead aim, as always. They are having fun making fun of the Miami Dolphins’ offseason. The theme in the Twitterverse seems to be that, while the rest of the NFL percolates with exciting major trades and big free agent…

INDIANAPOLIS — The Miami Dolphins appear likely to appease any concerns Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard may have with his contract this offseason.

The Saints blocked the Dolphins from speaking to him.

This defense needs him back.

Tua Tagovailoa can finally stop looking over his shoulder, for now.

MIAMI — Mike McDaniel walked to the lectern in the fieldhouse of the Baptist Health Training Complex and delivered his first one-liner of the day. However, the microphone didn’t completely pick up McDaniel, who tapped and blew into the mic.

Both are very excited.

This is owner Steve Ross and general manager Chris Grier’s best chance, maybe their last chance, to show they know how to run the Miami Dolphins. That means learning enough from their years of mistakes and recognizing talent in a manner that gives fans some belief — or merely hope…