Channing Crowder said from Radio Row on Wednesday that he’s ready to return to the NFL. He said it won’t be with the Dolphins though, not as long as general manager Jeff Ireland is still with the team.

Quarterbacks were a main thread of discussion as the NFL Scouting Combine opened because the position presents some interesting challenges for NFL teams.

As we wrap up Day 1 of the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, we’ll leave you with a few thoughts (some random), observations and highlights from what we’ve heard.

Dolphins second-year WR Patrick Turner isn’t drawing praise from teammates.

I think the Brandon Marshall trade is a great deal for the Miami Dolphins on several different levels.

Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said the team’s attempted release of veteran LB Joey Porter had nothing to do with his off-field comments, and more to do with his on-field performance.

The opening scenes of the 2010 Scouting Combine are underway, as the first groups of the 329 invited players arrive and coaches and general managers meet with the media.

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.

The verbal feud between Dolphins LB Channing Crowder and Jets coach Rex Ryan is making headlines, but Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is one observer who doesn’t appear to be amused, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.