GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 Dolphins Sign Four Free Agents For 2006 May 15, 2006 The Miami Dolphins signed a pair of unrestricted free agents in tight end Keith Heinrich (pictured from Cleveland) and linebacker Keith Newman (from Minnesota). Both players signed one-year contracts. Also on Monday, the team announced that it signed cornerback Michael Lehan as a free agent and wide receiver/quarterback/specialist Marcus Vick as an undrafted college free agent. The 27-year-old Heinrich originally was a sixth-round draft choice of Carolina in 2002. He played his rookie season with the Panthers before spending the next two years (2003-04) with the Browns. He was on Cleveland’s injured reserve list with a knee injury for all of 2005. In his NFL career, he has played in 18 games, including three starts, and has caught nine passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-5, 250-pound Heinrich was a four-year letterman at Sam Houston State (1998-2001) where he was a first-team Division I-AA All-America selection as a senior. Born March 19, 1979, he attended Tomball (Texas) High School. Newman, 29, was a fourth-round draft choice of Buffalo in 1999, who has played with the Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta (2003) and Minnesota (2004-05) in his seven NFL seasons. During that time he has appeared in 92 regular season games, including 76 starts, and recorded 407 tackles, 23 sacks, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries and seven forced fumbles. He had his most productive season in 2000 when he tallied career-high figures of 96 tackles and eight sacks with Buffalo, to go along with a fumble recovery and two forced fumbles. Last year with the Vikings, he started 10 of the 13 games in which he played and registered 46 tackles, three sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble. The 6-2, 250-pounder was a four-year letterman at North Carolina (1995-98) who started his final two seasons. Born January 19, 1977, Newman attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa, Fla. Lehan, 26, attended the Dolphins rookie minicamp from May 5-7 on a tryout basis. He played with Cleveland the last three years after the Browns made him a fifth-round draft choice in 2003. He was released by the team on February 23, 2006. In his three NFL seasons, the 6-0, 190-pound Lehan has started four of the 32 games in which he has appeared. He has totaled 40 tackles on defense and 20 more on special teams during that time. He was a four-year letterman at Minnesota (1999-2002) who started his final three seasons. Born November 25, 1979, Lehan is a Minnesota native where he attended Hopkins (Minn.) High School. Like Lehan, Vick attended the Dolphins’ rookie mincamp from May 5-7 on a tryout basis. He played two seasons at Virginia Tech (2003, 2005) as a quarterback. Last year with the Hokies, he completed 177 of 289 passes for 2,393 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, as he led the team to an 11-2 record. Overall in his career, he connected on 207 of 346 passes for 2,868 yards with 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. The younger brother of former Virginia Tech and current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, Marcus attended Warwick High School in Newport News, Va. He was born on March 20, 1984. “I want to make it very clear that we will not condone any behavior issues in the future relative to Marcus Vick,†said Dolphins Head Coach Nick Saban. “Marcus acknowledges that he has made some mistakes, all of which has resulted in severe consequences for him. They have helped him learn that he will need to make much better choices and decisions in the future or risk similar consequences that could jeopardize his career as a professional player. “As an organization, we did an enormous amount of research, including consulting with professionals in detailed, in-depth analysis to feel comfortable that giving Marcus an opportunity as a free agent is a risk worth taking. Marcus has made a commitment to this organization and our fans to represent the Miami Dolphins in a first-class manner.†http://www.miamidolphins.com/pressbox/pressreleases/pressreleases.asp?contentID=4491&lid=4491 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 We (miami) dont need another QB with the likes of Culpepper and Harrington coming next season. Perhaps he'll be playing Kick/Punt Return or some WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 The signed him as a "wide receiver/kick returner/specialist". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 told u guys someone would take him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narz_Wave 10 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] We (miami) dont need another QB with the likes of Culpepper and Harrington coming next season. Perhaps he'll be playing Kick/Punt Return or some WR [/ QUOTE ] Don't see Marcus taking one snap under center unless both Culpepper & Harrington end up hurt. Marcus will make a good WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveFan09 50 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 i hope he's an alright player with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach 10 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] We (miami) dont need another QB with the likes of Culpepper and Harrington coming next season. Perhaps he'll be playing Kick/Punt Return or some WR [/ QUOTE ] Noone knows if he can catch, so how would we know if he can play WR? I thought it was funny a couple of days ago a NFL scout said Marcus Vick was fast enough for WR, but not fast enough for QB..... that was pretty akward haha. Don't see Marcus taking one snap under center unless both Culpepper & Harrington end up hurt. Marcus will make a good WR. [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narz_Wave 10 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Look at the 2003 bowl game against Cal. He lined up at WR. Even scored a TD. Seemed to grasp that role very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 latest : http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Sat...s=1045855934844 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 nice... i'm glad he's getting a second chance, and that he's proving people wrong... including a lot on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,533 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 i think its more like his 6th or 7th chance..lol j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 [ QUOTE ] i think its more like his 6th or 7th chance..lol j/k [/ QUOTE ] "j/k"??? You can't "j/k" the truth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman 13 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I know its going to be depressing but I have to ask. How much money is Vick's contract for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeTownFan 10 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Did you see him return that punt????? That was pretty funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 i didn't see it... what did he do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 He stepped out of bounds as he caught the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 so, the ball was right at the sidelines? what's so big about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLU 10 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Was that all he played that game ? any good out of him all. I think he should be a great reciever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I don't know, I didn't watch the game. Just Sportscenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanefive 11 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 He caught I think about 3 passes in the 3rd. I didn't watch much after that. I thought he looked pretty good, he looked quick and fast and showed good hands. He might get some time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 I heard that he could possibly b the # 3 WR this year...just a rumor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHS20 10 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 He returned punts the other night too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridabeaver 10 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 He didn't do anything against the Bucs saturday night. His route running was horrible and he was held without a catch against the Bucs 3rd team defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total 12 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 he had 2 catches tonight for 22 yards and a td tonight... i'm tellin ya - he's gonna make the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies4life 10 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yeah, I'm pretty happy for my boy. He took a lot of crap (that he had coming...and that he deserved) and it's good to see that he's in the process of cleaning up his image. I wish him the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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