November 6
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Dolphins outspoken linebacker Joey Porter wanted to talk about president-elect Barack Obama and not respond to some mouthy receiver who just had two catches against Miami in Sunday's 26-17 victory over the Broncos. Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall responded to Porter's post-game comments Sunday in which he said Marshall was, "soft,'' and that he, "definitely got in his head,'' by saying Porter was the soft one and that he had, "popcorn muscles.'' Marshall went on to say that Porter dances in clubs without a shirt, "like a girl,'' and could, "get knocked down on his butt.'' "Today is a celebration, man. I'm not worried about Marshall. We witnessed history,'' said Porter, who was sporting ..."
October 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month, the NFL announced Thursday. In four games this month Porter has amassed 14 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Porter leads the league with 10.5 sacks, tying his career high set in 2000 and 2005 with the Steelers. Porter struggled with a slow-healing knee last season while playing out of position in a 4-3 alignment, and ended up with just 5.5 sacks. He is thriving in Miami's 3-4 defensive alignment, where he has more freedom and is going against lighter opponents. "I don't want to jinx ourselves here, but they say they come in bunches and right now he's been able to get them,'' ..."
October 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter has already surpassed his season prediction of 10 sacks, so he's setting the bar higher. "[It would] be cool to get that," Porter said when asked if he coveted the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. "That's a goal every selfish player has in the back of their mind ... . You want to be the best at what you do." Porter was nominated in 2002 but lost out to Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks. Porter, who has 10.5 sacks, will have his hands full this week as he goes against Broncos rookie left tackle Ryan Clady, the 12th overall pick who hasn't allowed a sack this season. Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been sacked just four times. "I'm going to attack him ..."
October 28
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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The beginning of Joey Porter's big-play celebrations usually vary. Sometimes he pounds his chest. Sometimes he puts a finger over his lips and calls for silence. But Porter's routine always ends the same way, with one sweeping right leg kick. "What I'm saying is get that stuff out of here," Porter said. The kick used to be a statement to his opponents. But the Dolphins' often-controversial linebacker, who leads the NFL with 10½ sacks, now uses his kick to send a message to his critics, who concluded he was a free-agent bust and fading player based on last season. This season Porter is in danger of straining a leg muscle considering how much he's celebrating. That's a far cry from last year ..."
October 27
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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After a sloppy first half in which the defense was whistled for five penalties and missed several tackles, the Dolphins trailed by two points and were determined to stop the rampaging Buffalo Bills on the opening drive of the third quarter. Despite the morale-boosting presence of dinged-up nose tackle Jason Ferguson, the suddenly elite Bills shoved the ball down the heart of the defense's throat on a 70-yard touchdown drive that gave Buffalo a seemingly secure nine-point lead. And that's about the time Dolphins coach Tony Sparano whispered to fiery linebacker Joey Porter, "I need the ball.'' Porter complied, sparking a dominating fourth quarter. The Dolphins forced four turnovers, not ..."