That is Carolina Panther power football. Opening drive is what they do best. Lot of power runs and a few intermediate passes.

After watching the Miami Dolphins at training camp Friday, I leave knowing this is Chad Pennington’s team, Ted Ginn is making progress, Jason Taylor will start and Ricky Williams’ has a new-found burst.

The Associated Press reports that about 3,000 people witnessed one veteran and a slew of rookies make big plays at the Dolphins’ scrimmage Saturday in Davie, Fla.

Some football fans believe that the legacy of Bill Parcells often casts a shadow over just what occurs with the Dolphins. But according to NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George, general manager Jeff Ireland and coach Tony Sparano have been vital to the success of the defending AFC East champions.

Some observations from Thomas George at Dolphins camp as storms continue to hit South Florida.

Judging by his latest comments, Jason Taylor is happy to be back in Miami. Taylor, back with the Dolphins after one season in Washington, didn’t hide his enthusiasm from The Miami Herald when asked about working with Bill Parcells, coach Tony Sparano and company.

Dolphins DE Jason Taylor told the Miami Herald that he plans to continue playing after the 2009 season. Taylor signed a one-year contract with Miami in May.

Before re-signing with the Dolphins, Jason Taylor was said to have been considering a number of different options, one of which was joining the Patriots. But now that Taylor will be back facing the Patriots and not playing for them, Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald suggests Bill Belichick will likely look in-house to replace OLB Mike Vrabel, who was traded to the Chiefs in the Matt Cassel deal.

Defensive end Jason Taylor is returning to the Miami Dolphins after agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Wednesday. Taylor, Miami’s all-time leading sack specialist, re-joins the Dolphins after spending last season with the Washington Redskins, who traded a second-round pick to Miami for Taylor before the 2008 season.

According to the St. Petersburg Times, Buccaneers defensive coordinator Jim Bates says the team is open to adding a veteran lineman. Specifically, Tampa Bay could be interested in six-time Pro Bowler and free-agent DE Jason Taylor.

Free-agent DE Jason Taylor is looking for a place to play. Just don’t expect him to play for the Jets. Business is business, but this is the Jets.

Free-agent DE Jason Taylor recently talked about the possibility of joining his former hated rival, the New England Patriots.

Free agent defensive end Jason Taylor is still looking for a new team. How about his former team, the Dolphins which still seek a pass rusher?

QB Tom Brady and T Matt Light celebrated last summer when the Dolphins shipped DE Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks. A year later, Taylor is a free agent, having been released by the Redskins. Could Taylor land back in the AFC East with the pass rush-needy Patriots?

A pair of backups with starting experience — Chris Simms and Rex Grossman — are making their free agent visits.