After spending last season with the Jets, Jason Taylor‘s seen how a division power prepares for games and believes the Dolphins aren’t doing enough to change the scenery of the AFC East.

A look at some of the notable injuries around the NFL in Week 17, starting wtih updates on Michael Oher and Haloti Ngata of the Ravens.

Channing Crowder supplied some fuel for the fire for Dolphins fans, offering up some choice words for those at Sun Life Stadium who voice their displeasure.

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.

Miami keeps spending and spending — to keep its team together and improve. The latest signing: Safety Yeremiah Bell has agreed to terms on a four-year deal worth $20 million, including $10 million guaranteed. Bell will play strong safety again this year and Gibril Wilson is expected to play free safety.

Just before the start of free agency, the Dolphins made another move, re-signing LB Channing Crowder to a multi-year deal.

Miami offensive tackle Vernon Carey re-signed with the Dolphins, securing a six-year, $42 million deal that will keep him in the same city he played high school and college football.

While tags are flying around in record numbers, the Dolphins will not be using their franchise tag. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Thursday his team will not designate offensive tackle Vernon Carey, safety Yeremiah Bell nor linebacker Channing Crowder as Miami’s franchise player.