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Much is at stake for Miami Dolphins' Channing Crowder and Vernon Carey

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November 2

Miami Herald

"With unrestricted free agency looming for linebacker Channing Crowder and right tackle Vernon Carey, both are receiving positive feedback. The Dolphins recently had preliminary talks with Crowder's agent about a new contract, but the sides aren't close on money. Carey, meanwhile, said Bill Parcells assured him in recent days that he's ''doing a good job.'' He thought the Dolphins would have broached a new contract by now, but understands the team wanting to ``feel you out the whole year.'' Carey ($2.57 million base salary) and Crowder ($1 million) have a lot at stake financially. And both believe they could be playing better. Crowder yearns to reach Zach Thomas' level but said last week ..."

Dolphins' Crowder showing new maturity

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October 19

Miami Herald

"The spiral notebooks and three-ring binders are spread across his bed, where Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder is resting with his back against the headboard. He's quiet here, calculated and studious like a college kid cramming for an exam. His eyes are fixed on a 42-inch plasma television. His hand is clutching a remote control, the one that allows him to scan the grainy, silent game footage playing on the screen. ''Watch when this guy motions,'' Crowder says, pointing toward a player on the Ravens' offense. ``Look how his stance is, how close he is to the other tight end. Does he look like he's wide enough to guard on a pass route? His [rear end] is down, and he's loaded up. ``Look ..."

Both sides hoping for a big payoff as Channing Crowder's free agency looms

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October 15

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Channing Crowder's a funny guy. He usually has a witty retort for questions that could easily be followed with a rim shot. But following a career-best 13-tackle performance in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Texans, Crowder tried to mask his frustration by joking about his meager NFL salary. When addressing Owen Daniels' destructive four-catch performance again the Dolphins, Crowder pointed out the tight end gets paid "probably more than me." When explaining why the game-winning quarterback draw by Matt Schaub worked, Crowder credited Texans coach Gary Kubiak for a great play-call. He then pointed out: "Kubiak gets paid, too. Probably more than me." Crowder, who is in his fourth season as a ..."

Dolphins share the love

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September 22

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Beaming with pride over Ronnie Brown's five-touchdown performance against the Patriots, an over-exuberant linebacker Channing Crowder called the Dolphins tailback his best friend. The touching moment inspired players on the defensive side to fill the visiting locker room with an "Awwwwww" in unison. Realizing he'd just exhibited vulnerability in a testosterone-filled atmosphere, Crowder, the Dolphins' resident comedian, quickly played into the laughter by screaming across the locker room, "I love you Ronnie. I love you." A heartfelt "I love you too" was immediately sent back Crowder's way."