Author: Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post

Emmitt Smith said coach Don Shula wouldn’t make him an offer in 1993 to come to the Dolphins and help Dan Marino win a championship.

The Dolphins are landing defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, per ESPN, days after initial reports he would join Mike McDaniel’s staff.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is turning down a Pro Bowl spot because he’s still in protocol, but his father says his son is ‘doing great.’

Dr. Joseph Maroon, who helped create a test for concussion recovery, agrees with the Dolphins: With proper rest, Tua Tagovailoa isn’t at elevated risk.

Doctors advised Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead to have season-ending surgery after Week 1. He ignored it and went on to have a Pro Bowl season.

Should the Dolphins have suspected Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion during the game? Or is hindsight the only way to have spotted the signs?

Hall of Famer Larry Little knows this weekend’s reunion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 17-0 Dolphins could be their last major gathering.

Teddy Bridgewater was healthy enough to continue in Sunday’s Jets-Dolphins game, but a spotter’s ruling automatically ended his day after one play.

Dolphins rookie punter Tommy Heatherly, who will compete with veteran Thomas Morstead, once weighed 318 before shedding 113 pounds.