The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

Larry Shannon arrived in Miami as a third-round draft pick with elite measurables and sky-high potential, but when Jimmy Johnson compared him to Randy Moss, the weight of those expectations quickly became a burden too heavy to bear. Injuries would derail Larry’s Dolphins career, but could not stop him from finding his purpose. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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After four seasons with one of the Miami Dolphins biggest rivals, Dedric Ward traded Jets green for aqua and orange and joined the Fins’ wide receiver room in 2001. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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In 2016, Jermon Bushrod arrived in Miami with an impressive nine years of NFL experience, two Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl championship, all while playing left tackle. With the Dolphins, he shifted to right guard and was instrumental in helping Jay Ajayi rush for 1,272-yards, the third-highest single-season total in franchise history. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, it didn’t take Doug Betters long to stand out in a crowd. The Miami Dolphins 1978 sixth-round draft choice quickly became a key contributor, and by 1983, he was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year. A key member of the Fins’ fabled Killer B’s defense, Betters is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in team history. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Just when you think you’ve heard it all from Joe Rose, the former Dolphins tight end and long-time radio play-by-play man is diving back in, and as expected, it’s a wild ride. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kevin Burnett spent two of his nine NFL seasons in Miami, registering 100+ tackles in back-to-back years from 2011-2012. The former linebacker dives in to discuss his upbringing in Compton, California, his special relationship with former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, and making sure Jason Taylor’s final game was a special one. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Kenyan Drake delivered his fair share of big plays in three-plus seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but none was more spectacular than his 69-yard “Miami Miracle” to lift the Fins over the Patriots in 2018. The recently retired Drake dives in to discuss that iconic moment and other great memories during his Dolphins tenure. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Jeff Cross went from ninth-round draft choice in 1988 to leading the Miami Dolphins in sacks one year leader and being named to the Pro Bowl in 1990. The defensive end registered 59.5 sacks in his nine seasons in Miami and is a member of the team’s Walk of Fame. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Undrafted out of Bethune-Cookman in 1967, Larry Little turned a $750 free agent signing bonus with the San Diego Chargers into a Hall of Fame career with the Miami Dolphins. Little led the way for Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, and Jim Kiick during the Dolphins run of three straight Super Bowl appearances, back-to-back championships, and the NFL’s only perfect season. Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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In this special episode, O.J. and Seth chronicle the Miami Dolphins September 4, 1994 contest against the New England Patriots. After a torn Achilles tendon forced Dan Marino to miss the majority of the 1993 season, questions and doubt circled around the legendary quarterback in ways previously deemed unimaginable. The anticipation for this season opening game was heightened by the matchup between future Hall of Fame head coaches in Don Shula and Bill Parcells, two new team owners in H. Wayne Huizenga and Robert Kraft, and the Patriots new shining star: quarterback Drew Bledsoe. What followed was a game for the ages featuring nearly 1,000 yards in combined offense, nine touchdown passes thrown between the two quarterbacks, and a 4th and 5 connection between Marino and Irving Fryar that Miami Dolphins fans will never forget!

Contributors to this episode include Chris Clark and Dolphins Productions.

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