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MIAMI - The Miami Dolphins run wind sprints and pass patterns. John Paxson Jersey . They run sweeps and draws. They run out of bounds and run out the clock.Mostly they seem to run in place.The Dolphins have been at or near .500 for three consecutive years under coach Joe Philbin, showing little or no progress toward ending their playoff drought. They were the only AFC team to finish 8-8 this season, and they went 4-4 at home, 4-4 on the road, 3-3 in the AFC East and 6-6 in the conference.That made them the NFLs most mediocre team.Its hard, defensive tackle Randy Starks said. But it has been like this since Ive been here.Actually, the most recent playoff appearance came in 2008, Starks first year with the Dolphins. But theyre 43-53 since.For the second year in a row, a dud of a December ruined the Dolphins post-season chances. They lost three of their final four games and were widely regarded as underachievers, even in their own locker room.Not making the playoffs with such a good team and good people, its sad, safety Jimmy Wilson. Were 8-8, an average team. Thats not what we wanted when Philbin came here.Here are things to know as the Dolphins begin another long off-season trying to escape their rut of being not quite good enough:THE COACH STAYS: Philbin will be back for a fourth season because owner Stephen Ross believes the franchise is headed in the right direction. But Miami has gone 7-9, 8-8 and 8-8 under Philbin, and the coach knows hell begin the 2015 season with his job on the line.I told Mr. Ross when I interviewed for the job that we were going to get better week to week and year to year, Philbin said. Going 8-8 again, obviously I failed my obligation of responsibility I made to Mr. Ross. I didnt do well enough coaching this team to get them better. ... We have to find ways to improve, and do that quickly.DEFENSIVE DECLINE: Philbins first big off-season decision will be whether to retain defensive co-ordinator Kevin Coyle after his units late-season collapse. In the final four games, Miami gave up 28, 41, 35 and 37 points.The aging defence ranked 20th in points allowed, compared with seventh and 11th in the first two seasons under Philbin and Coyle.We couldnt stop the bleeding, Starks said. It was miscommunication, different things. We werent on the same page. It just fell apart at the end. Put it on everybody.ROSTER CHANGES: Mike Wallace ended the season on the bench, and the $15 million receiver might not be back next year.Wallace has three years left on a $60 million, five-year contract, but his future is in doubt after Philbin yanked him for the second half of Sundays season-ending loss to the New York Jets. Wallace led Miami with 10 touchdowns but was unhappy not to be targeted more often.The Dolphins are also expected to consider releasing Starks; receivers Brian Hartline and Brandon Gibson; linebacker Dannell Ellerbe; and cornerback Cortland Finnegan, who might retire.Players who will become unrestricted free agents in March include safeties Wilson and Louis Delmas; defensive tackle Jared Odrick; running backs Knowshon Moreno and Daniel Thomas; tight end Charles Clay; offensive linemen Samson Satele and Daryn Colledge; and backup quarterback Matt Moore.OFFENSIVE PUNCH: The most encouraging development in 2014 was the improvement of third-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill. He set a franchise record for completions and became Miamis first 4,000-yard passer since Dan Marino. He ranked fifth in the NFL in completion percentage, 10th in touchdown-interception ratio and 14th in passer rating.The running game was good, too. Lamar Miller surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time, and Miami averaged 4.7 yards per carry, second best in the NFL.But pass protection was poor once left tackle Branden Albert suffered a season-ending right knee injury in Game 9, and for the second year in a row, an overhaul of the offensive line is needed.NEEDS: General manager Dennis Hickey enters his second year in Miami about $6 million under the salary cap, and the Dolphins will be in the market for upgrades at guard, defensive tackle and cornerback.Hickey will hope to do as well in the draft as last year, when he took tackle JaWuan James and receiver Jarvis Landry in the first two rounds. James started every game and played well, and Landry led the team with 84 catches.Miami will have the 14th pick in the first round in April.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine Dwyane Wade Jersey . -- Aaron Rodgers isnt out for revenge in Green Bays season opener. Jerian Grant Jersey . Alfredo Simon lowered his ERA to 0.86, and the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Friday for their 16th win in their last 17 games at the Friendly Confines. http://www.authenticbullsauthority.com/michael-jordan-bulls-jersey-c-5/ . The biggest collapse in franchise history was a long time ago, and he was too busy trying to make sure it didnt happen again.With the 2015/16 season drawing to a close, thoughts are turning to the summer signings that could transform teams for the next campaign. So could Zlatan Ibrahimovic be coming to the Premier League? How about Alvaro Morata?Goals win games and here are 10 players from the continent who could help provide them... Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ibrahimovic scored twice in his last appearance at the Parc des Princes According to the man himself, Ibrahimovic is leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a legend having scored more than 150 goals in his four-year stay in the French capital. At 34, the Swedes age profile might lead some to conclude that the powerful striker is past his best but theres no sign of his output deteriorating. While a move to Major League Soccer has been mooted, Manchester United have also been linked with bringing Ibrahimovic to the Premier League.Michy Batshuayi Michy Batshuayi is a target for a host of clubs across Europe this summer The Belgium international scored plenty for Standard Liege as a teenager and having enjoyed a breakthrough season with Marseille, netting 21 goals, a big move now beckons. Everyone knows hes leaving, says Marseille coach Frank Passi and England is the likely destination. Team-mate Steven Fletcher claims that he has everything you need for the Premier League and Sky Sports understands that the 22-year-old is on West Ham and Tottenhams shortlist.Alvaro Morata Juventus Alvaro Morata scored in last seasons Champions League final After a fine first season at Juventus in which the Spaniard scored against his old club Real Madrid in both legs of the Champions League semi-final before also finding the net against Barcelona in Berlin, Morata has had a quieter campaign in 2015/16. Having had to play second fiddle to Mario Mandzukic, hes even courted Premier League interest by saying it is more attractive for a striker so expect the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal to be on alert. However, Sky sources understand Real Madrid will activate his £24m buy-out clause and potentially sell him on at a profit. Alexandre Lacazette Alexandre Lacazette has been open about his Premier League ambitions The top scorer in France last season, no easy feat with Ibrahimovic around, Lacazettes form dipped in the early part of the 2015/16 campaign. However, hes been hot again of late, scoring 11 goals in his last 10 games for Lyon. Its not been enough to earn him a place in Didier Deschamps France squad but it might help get him to the Premier League - an ambition hes been very open about. Sky sources understand West Ham and Tottenham are interested. Lucas Perez Lucas Perez has enjoyed a fine season in La Liga with Deportivo la Coruna Its not been a conventional rise to the top for 27-year-old Lucas, with spells in Greece and Ukraine behind him, but the Deportivo La Coruna forward has certainly announced himself with 17 goals in La Liga this season - even finding the net in seven consecutive games late lasst year. Dennis Rodman Jersey. Leicester are reportedly prepared to make the Spaniard their club record signing but wont have it all their own way with Lucass name also thought to be on Arsenals list.Antoine Griezmann Antoine Griezmann has been one of the stars of Atletico Madrids season Its all about the team at Atletico Madrid, but when an individual is as good as Griezmann theres still room for superstars in Diego Simeones system. The France international has scored more than 30 goals for the club this season including the crucial away goal in Munich that helped see off Bayern in the Champions League semi-final. With four years left on his deal, Atletico are under no obligation to sell but Chelsea have still been linked with a bid.Gonzalo Higuain Gonzalo Higuain came second in the race for the European Golden Shoe A consistent scorer in his seven-year stay at Real Madrid, Higuain has long been linked with Premier League clubs and thats not going to stop after his stunning season with Napoli. The Argentine is the Serie A top scorer, having netted 36 goals in 35 games - the best campaign of his career. Although the 28-year-old is expected to spearhead Napolis Champions League campaign next term, Arsenals need for a striker means his name will continue to come up.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has impressed with Borussia Dortmund Only Robert Lewandowski has outscored Aubameyang in the Bundesliga this season, with the Dortmund striker maturing into one of the most exciting talents around. Hes well aware that the Premier League would suit him too - theres so much space, he said in April - and got a taste of in scoring against both Tottenham and Liverpool in this seasons Europa League. There isnt a club in the competition that wouldnt want him in the squad.Edinson Cavani Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani continues to score regularly The impending exit of Ibrahimovic, might reduce the likelihood of Cavani following him out the door at PSG but the 29-year-old Uruguayan did describe the prospect of a Premier League move as very appealing as recently as March. He is the third highest goalscorer in Ligue 1 this season and his continued good form in front of goal could persuade Manchester United to make good on an interest that was widely reported in the winter.Vincent Janssen Netherlands international l Vincent Janssen has starred for AZ With 27 goals for AZ this season, Janssen is the Eredivisie top scorer and at just 21 can expect lots of attention this summer. The hard-working forward was in the lower leagues last year but is developing fast with 21 of his goals coming in 17 games since January. 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