News: Multiple sources have reported that defensive lineman Paul Soliai on Wednesday.
Analysis: Soliai was franchised by the Dolphins prior to last season, so they obviously like what he brings to the table. In terms of Fantasy value though, Soliai doesn't get the job done. He recorded 27 tackles in his 16 games last year. He should be ignored in IDP formats this fall.
News: In a surprising move, the Dolphins placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Paul Soliai on Thursday. Soliai is guaranteed a one-year deal at the average of the five highest-paid players at his position (roughly $12.5 million) for 2011, and the Dolphins would receive two first-round picks if they opt to not match an offer from another team for him.
Analysis: Soliai is a tremendous nose tackle for the Dolphins but not a big stat provider (two sacks, 33 solo tackles). Keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Miami DL Paul Soliai recorded his second sack of the season in Week 14 against New York. he would have three tackles in the Dolphins 10-6 over the Jets.
Analysis: Soliai now has 26 tackles on the year to go with his two sacks. He doesn't do enough to be considered a Fantasy option in IDP leagues and can be left on waivers.
News: Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said on Monday that he does not know whether LB Channing Crowder (groin) or DE Jared Odrick (right thigh bruise) will play this week at Minnesota. Crowder would likely be replaced by Tim Dobbins . If Odrick can’t play Miami might move NT Randy Starks to DE and start NT Paul Soliai.
Analysis: Starter or not, Doliai is not a player we recommend in IDP formats. He has been a special teams player throughout his career and is not a player we expect to rack up many tackles or get to the quarterback. Leave him off Fantasy rosters.
News: Miami TE Anthony Fasano, DL Erik Walden, DL Lionel Dotson, DL Paul Soliai, DB Nate Ness and QB Tyler Thigpen have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 11 game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Fasano has fallen out of favor with Fantasy owners and isn't worth owning going forward. The rest of these players have little to no Fantasy value.
News: Miami DL Paul Soliai and LB Erik Walden have been ruled out for the team's Week 11 game at Carolina.
Analysis: Neither of these players have any Fantasy relevance and can continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Dolphins have listed the following players as inactive for Week 10 vs. Tampa Bay: LB Joey Porter, DT Paul Soliai, LB Erik Walden, QB Tyler Thigpen, TE Anthony Fasano and RB Kory Sheets.
Analysis: Porter was declared out earlier this week, so hopefully you already benched him in IDP leagues. Fasano was questionable with his hip issue, but has minimal Fantasy value in deeper leagues. The other guys in this list can continue to be ignored in all formats.
News: Dolphins LB Channing Crowder and DL Jason Ferguson will miss the Dolphins' game at New England on Sunday. The Dolphins downgraded both players on their injury report to out, weakening their defense for the matchup against Tom Brady and the Patriots. Crowder missed last Sunday's win against the Jets with a left shoulder injury, and Ferguson has an elbow injury. Reggie Torbor is expected to replace Crowder in the lineup and Paul Soliai is in line for the first start of his three-year career with Ferguson out. The Dolphins also announced Saturday night that they signed rookie linebacker J.D. Folsom off their practice squad and released linebacker William Kershaw.
Analysis: Consider other options over Crowder and Ferguson, both of whom are low-end defensive players for Fantasy use anyway. Torbor, Soliai, Folsom and Kershaw are all low-end Fantasy options as well.
News: The Dolphins have announced the inactives for their Week 13 game at St. Louis. Not in uniform will be: QB John Beck (third QB), DB Jason Allen (coach's decision), TE Joey Haynos (coach's decision), DE Rodrique Wright (coach's decision) and DT Paul Soliai (coach's decision).
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them in all formats.
News: The Miami Dolphins have announced the inactives for their Week 7 game vs. Baltimore. Not in uniform will be: QB John Beck (third QB), WR Ernest Wilford, FB Casey Cramer, WR Derek Hagan, DE Rodrique Wright and DT Paul Soliai.
Analysis: Wilford and Hagans both had a little Fantasy value to start the season, but the fact they seem to be inactive more often than not means you should ignore them in almost all formats for the time being. Everyone else on this list has zero Fantasy value.
News: Dolphins DL Keith Traylor (ankle), RB Patrick Cobbs (coach's decision), DL Rob Ninkovich (coach's decision), DL Paul Soliai (coach's decision) and third QB Casey Bramlet (coach's decision) were all named inactive for Miami's Week 17 game vs. Cincinnati.
Analysis: Traylor and Cobbs have minimal Fantasy value, while all these others shouldn't be owned in any leagues. Be sure to bench them all for Week 17.
News: Dolphins DB Tuff Harris (coach's decision), RB Patrick Cobbs (coach's decision), DL Anthony Bryant (coach's decision), DL Rob Ninkovich (coach's decision) and DL Paul Soliai (coach's decision) were named inactive for their Week 16 game at New England. For the Patriots, WR Chad Jackson (coach's decision), DB Raymond Ventrone (coach's decision), TE Benjamin Watson (ankle), TE Kyle Brady (foot), LB Chad Brown (coach's decision) and QB Matt Gutierrez (coach's decision) were also named inactive.
Analysis: Cobbs inactive status means Jesse Chatman will likely start at RB for the Dolphins, with Samkon Gado backing him up. For the Patriots, their TE situation is a mess at the moment and should not be touched Fantasy-wise as Stephen Spach will start.
News: For Baltimore, TE Todd Heap (hamstring), kicker Rhys Lloyd (coach's decision), DB Samari Rolle (shoulder), RB Cory Ross (coach's decision), DB Gerome Sapp (thigh), DL Amon Gordon (coach's decision) and WR Demetrius Williams (ankle) were all named inactive for Week 15's game at Miami. For the Dolphins, RB Jesse Chatman (ankle), DB Tuff Harris (coach's decision), LB Channing Crowder (foot/knee), DL Anthony Bryant (coach's decision), DL Rob Ninkovich (coach's decision) and DL Paul Soilai (coach's decision) are also inactive.
Analysis: Heap and Chatman are the only two with much Fantasy impact in this list, but both were highly questionable coming into today, so hopefully you had a backup plan ready. Be sure to bench all these players for Week 15.
News: The Dolphins inactives for Week 2 against Dallas are: RB Lorenzo Booker, QB John Beck, DB Andre Goodman, DB Lamont Thompson, DB Courtney Bryan, LB Abraham Wright, DL Rodrique Wright and DL Paul Soliai.
Analysis: Keep all of these players reserved for Week 2. They have no Fantasy value since they are listed as inactive.
News: Dolphins LB Joey Porter (knee) and DL Paul Soliai (knee) did not play during Thursday's preseason game against the Saints.
Analysis: Soliai was a middle round pick of the Dolphins and is trying to make the team as a reserve. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Dolphins rookie nose tackle Paul Soliai limped off in the second quarter during Saturday's preseason game against the Bucs with a knee injury.
Analysis: Soliai was a middle round pick of the Dolphins and is trying to make the team as a reserve. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: Aside from top picks WR Ted Ginn, QB John Beck and RB Lorenzo Booker, the Dolphins' 2007 draft class includes: Hawaii C Samson Satele, Utah DT Paul Soliai, Hawaii FB Reagan Mauia, Central Michigan C Drew Mormino, Syracuse LB Kelvin Smith, Michigan State P Brandon Fields and Colorado DE Abraham Wright.
Analysis: Outside of Ginn, Beck and Booker, none of the Dolphins draft picks are worth consideration in Fantasy play, IDP or otherwise. Smith and Mauia will be nice special-teams players while Soliai and Wright will provide D-line depth.
