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Biography: Chris Shashaty is a reporter and columnist who covered the NFL for SportsTalk.com (now ESPN Insider) from 1999-2001, delivering critical commentary, game day coverage, and interviews with NFL players, coaches, and team management. Chris has also been a regular contributor on various radio sports talk shows in markets across the US. Covering the Miami Dolphins, Chris has had the opportunity to interview players, coaches, team management, and alumni. He has followed the team at a meaningful level for 40 years.


2020

05/06/20 -Shula's Example is his Enduring Lgacy
04/17/20 -Time for the Dolphins to Set a New Cornerstone

2018

05/01/18 -Regime Stakes Future on Tannehill, Conservative Draft

2017

12/23/17 -Has the Window Closed on Ryan Tannehill?
11/06/17 -Culture War
08/15/17 -Extreme Makeover
08/01/17 -Top Priority in Training Camp: Defense
05/03/17 -Dolphins Opt for Dirty over Sexy
01/05/17 -Five Keys for a Dolphin Playoff Win

2016

12/26/16 -Dolphins Punch Postseason Ticket
12/09/16 -Still in the Fight
11/26/16 -Next Two Games Will be Revealing
11/07/16 -Coming Back
09/27/16 -Growing Pains
09/15/16 -Want Us to Start Believing, Dolphins? Beat the Patriots
09/02/16 -High Hopes, Low Expectations
08/04/16 -Musical Chairs is Bad for Good OL Play
07/29/16 -10 Questions Going Into Training Camp
04/29/16 -Talented Tunsil Must Earn Trust
03/11/16 -Confidence Lacking in Dolphins New Regime

2015

10/28/15 -Revived Dolphins Ready for Measuring Stick
10/12/15 -Can the Season be Saved?
09/28/15 -Turnaround Must Start on Defense, and Here’s How
08/17/15 -Roster Analysis
08/01/15 -10 Questions Going into Training Camp

2014

12/02/14 -Dolphins Must Lose Inconsistency to Gain Postseason
09/08/14 -Not Your Same Old Dolphins in Win over Pats
05/07/14 - Hickey Era Begins with 2014 NFL Draft
01/06/14 - Time for Ross to Decide

2013

11/08/13 - Making Sense of Chaos
10/31/13 - Time for Philbin to Act
09/25/13 - Are the Dolphins Lucky or Just Good?
08/05/13 - Some Good, Some Bad at Start of Pre-Season
03/29/13 - Judge March in December
01/01/13 - 2012 A Failure, Will 2013 Be Better?

2012

11/21/12 - What Now, Dolphins?
10/22/12 - These Dolphins are a Pleasant Surprise
09/01/12 - 2012 Miami Dolphins: Five Keys to Success
08/23/12 - Tannehill Promotion Risky, but Correct
08/15/12 - Dolphins Should Re-think Defensive Changes
07/30/12 - Home Improvement
04/16/12 - Time for Ireland to Deliver
03/19/12 - Bizarre Decisions Threaten Credibility
01/02/12 - Starting QB for 2012: Matt Moore

2011

11/22/11 - For Dolphins, Answers Just Ahead in Big D
11/07/11 - Good Riddance to "Suck for Luck"
10/03/11 - There’s Only One Solution for These Dolphin
09/06/11 - Six Keys to Success for 2011
08/13/11 - Dolphins Off to a Solid Start
06/14/11 - Managing Expectations
05/11/11 - Ireland Did What Was Safe, Not What Was Necessary
04/14/11 - On Rumors and Playing it Safe
03/25/11 - Is Ponder the Target?
03/09/11 - Dolphins Likely Targeting QB with Top Pick
02/05/11 - My Dolphins' Super Bowl Memories
01/07/11 - Path Forward is Clear for Dolphins

2010

12/31/10 - Dolphin Likes, Dislikes for 2010
12/09/10 - Dolphins Need Stability
11/30/10 - Five Goals for Winning Five Straight
11/17/10 - Be Positive, Dolphins Still on Right Track
11/09/10 - Midseason Grades
10/15/10 - Credibility on the Line
09/27/10 - No Moral Victories in Loss to Jets
09/21/10 - Offense Not Passable
09/10/10 - Ten Keys to Success for 2010
08/29/10 - Dolphins Likes; Dislikes
08/23/10 - Team Shaping Up Mostly as Expected
08/18/10 - Roster, Starters Firming Up
08/07/10 - Offense Has Potential to be Explosive
07/22/10 - 10 Questions Going into Training Camp
07/10/10 - Heat Will Challenge Dolphins for Top Billing
06/24/10 - Offseason Observations
05/03/10 - Pass Rush Could be Scarce
03/30/10 - Dolphins Locked in on Defense with Top Pick
03/09/10 - What Should the Dolphins Do Next?
03/04/10 - Dolphins Would be Wise to Draft Rolle
02/19/10 - Interview with Kendall Langford
01/27/10 - Interview with Greg Camarillo
01/10/10 - Q&A With Dolphins' GM Jeff Ireland

2009

12/30/09 - Miami Dolphins All-Decade Team
12/28/09 - A Morning-after Hangover
12/20/09 - Interview with Lousaka Polite
12/10/09 - Ross May Sell Stadium to Gain Needed Improvements
12/01/09 - Pasqualoni on the Hot Seat
11/23/09 - Can the Dolphins Depend on Ricky Williams?
11/13/09 - Mid-Season Report Card
11/04/09 - Keys to Beating the Patriots
10/30/09 - Time for Dolphins to Deliver
10/16/09 - Perfect Timing for the Bye Week
10/04/09 - Phins.com Interview with Mike Dee
09/29/09 - Like Marino, Henne Will Have Help
09/24/09 - Dolphins Own Worst Enemy
09/16/09 - Can the Dolphins Avoid 0-2?
09/10/09 - Two Keys to Dolphin Success in 2009
08/29/09 - Postgame comments: Dolphins-Bucs
08/26/09 - Now the hard part begins
08/12/09 - Phins.com Exclusive: Taylor on Webb and Long
08/10/09 - Team Coming Together, But Problems Linger
08/03/09 - Size Matters
07/28/09 - Is Davis at Risk of a Holdout?
07/16/09 - 10 Questions Going into Training Camp
07/01/09 - On Paper: Schedule Tougher, But Dolphins Better
04/29/09 - Dolphins Corner The Draft
04/15/09 - Dolphins 2009 Schedule Analysis
04/06/09 - Dolphins Close In on Draft
03/23/09 - Phins.com Interview with Jason Allen
03/11/09 - Phins.com Interview with John Beck
03/04/09 - Time for Taylor to Retire
02/27/09 - The Shopping List
02/12/09 - Dolphins 50 Greatest Players of all Time
01/28/09 - Interview with Chad Henne
01/13/09 - Final Grades and Awards for 2008

2008

12/30/08 - The Miami Dolphins are Back
12/22/08 - Game On
12/10/08 - Phins.com Interview with Jake Long
12/01/08 - Phins.com Interview with Renaldo Hill
11/24/08 - Phins.com Q&A with Head Coach Tony Sparano.
11/17/08 - Phins.com Interview with Ted Ginn,Jr.
11/13/08 - Phins.com Q&A With Jeff Ireland
11/10/08 - Midseason Grades
11/04/08 - Pennington is Midseason MVP
10/22/08 - Bills Game is a Must Win Situation
10/14/08 - Cam's Return Brings Bad Memories
10/08/08 - Secrets of their Success
09/29/08 - Interview with Justin Smiley
09/23/08 - Breaking Down the Wildcat
09/17/08 - Dolphins Now Paying for Saban's Mistakes
09/08/08 - Rude Welcome for Young Dolphins
09/02/08 - Revisiting the 1994 Clock Play
08/26/08 - Rapid Learning Curve Key to 2008 Success
08/12/08 - No Hanging Chads at QB
08/04/08 - Early Returns are Mixed
07/22/08 - Taylor Trade a Sad Ending; A New Beginning
07/14/08 - Favre to Miami? Maybe
07/07/08 - 10 Questions Going Into Training Camp
06/24/08 - Offseason Observations
06/04/08 - Taylor Side-Step Going Nowhere
05/09/08 - Dolphins Take Passive Approach to Latest Spygate Tapes
04/29/08 - Bricks and Mortar
04/21/08 - Closing Arguments
04/10/08 - Let the Mind Games Begin!
04/02/08 - Sparano Not Yet Sold on Beck, Tough Choices Await
03/05/08 - Silence Keeps Ryan in Play
03/05/08 - The Taylor Side-Step
03/01/08 - McCown Signing a Mistake
02/18/08 - Rebuilding the Roster
02/07/08 - J.T. and Giants have Dolfans Smiling Again
01/18/08 - Sparano Just A Regular Guy

2007

12/31/07 - Dolphins Will Begin Anew
12/10/07 - Future at Quarterback Still Uncertain
12/04/07 - Will Wayne Can Cameron?
11/24/07 - Unlikely Candidates Trying to Help Dolphins Avoid Infamy
11/15/07 - Waiving Ricky Would be a Dumb Move
11/03/07 - Dolphins Mid-Season Report Card
10/23/07 - Dolphins Lack Professionalism
10/16/07 - Satele at the Center of O-Line Success
10/04/07 - Interview with John Beck
09/29/07 - Interview with Lorenzo Booker
09/26/07 - Hall of Fame Less Without Moore
09/11/07 - Dolphins Take Actions to Prevent Spying
09/11/07 - Lack of Scoring, Conditioning Dooms Dolphins
09/07/07 - Cameron Makes Changes, but Winning is What Counts
08/29/07 - Five Keys to Success for 2007
08/17/07 - Improvement For Starters
08/10/07 - Interview with Dolphins' President/COO Bryan Weidmeier
08/03/07 - Improvement Within Division Vital to Playoff Chances
07/24/07 - 10 Questions Going into Training Camp
07/05/07 - Offseason Observations
06/01/07 - Yet Another Quarterback Quandary
05/11/07 - Ricky Strikes Out
04/30/07 - Shock and Sensibility
04/24/07 - Getting a Feel for this Draft
04/14/07 - It Has to be About the "O" Now
04/04/07 - Huizenga Sets Policy on Holdouts
03/14/07 - These Changes Are Good
03/02/07 - Money Can't Buy a Ring in the NFL
02/23/07 - Dissecting the Dolphins' Roster
02/10/07 - Fixing Offense is Job Number 1 for Cameron
01/20/07 - New Coach, New Structure Brings New Hope
01/08/07 - Taylor on Top
01/03/07 - Benedict Saban

2006

12/28/06 - Saban Will Stay in Miami
12/17/06 - Offense Should Be Scrapped
12/05/06 - Back To Reality
12/01/06 - M&M Instead of R&R
11/21/06 - Defense Doesn't Rest
11/08/06 - Mid-Season Report Card
11/02/06 - Saban is Part of The Solution
10/23/06 - Time To Go To Plan B
10/18/06 - Mularkey on the Hot Seat
10/13/06 - Win Needed To Save Season
10/02/06 - Season Slipping Away
09/25/06 - No Style Points But Positives Are There
09/18/06 - They're Better Than This
09/08/06 - Dolphins Don't Measure Up Yet
09/02/06 - Mueller Making Good on QB Plan
08/27/06 - Six Keys To Success for 2006
08/11/06 - Dolphins Ready for some Live Action
08/02/06 - Time To Worry About Allen's Absence
07/21/06 - 10 Questions Going into Training Camp
07/09/06 - New Facility Has Dolphins Covered
06/23/06 - Secondary Considerations
06/05/06 - Dolphins, Ricky Making the Best of It
05/17/06 - Overall Improvement Still Unclear
04/23/06 - NFL Draft: Dolphin Will Seek Value First
04/14/06 - Position Analysis: Offensive Backs
04/08/06 - Position Analysis: Offensive Line
03/29/06 - Position Analysis: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
03/18/06 - Dolphins Get Lucky With Daunte
03/05/06 - Position Analysis: Defensive Backs
02/24/06 - Too Early To Judge Ricky
02/17/06 - Position Analysis: Linebackers
02/09/06 - Position Analysis: Defensive Line
01/27/06 - Hall Pass: What About Bob?
01/14/06 - The QB Question: Three Steps to Success
01/03/06 - Final Grades and Awards for 2005

2005

12/30/05 - Final Exam: Beat the Patriots
12/23/05 - Top 40? Dolfans Throw An Incomplete Pass
12/15/05 - Dolphins Hanging Tough
12/06/05 - Finish Mustn't Excuse Flaws
11/21/05 - Mid-Season Report Card
11/07/05 - Linehan Blew It
11/04/05 - Playoff Run Begins Now
10/23/05 - Cefalo on Dolphins, Past and Present
10/11/05 - Dolphins Still Lack Self-Control
9/27/05 - For Mueller, Change is Good
9/24/05 - Mueller: Ricky and Ronnie likely beyond 2005
9/14/05 - Frerotte Finally Settles It
9/9/05 - Keys to 2005 Success: Defeat the Enemy Within
8/31/05 - QB Situation Stumps Saban.
8/25/05 - Fuzzy Picture Coming Into Focus.
8/15/05 - Five Practice Games Too Much? Not for Dolphins...
8/12/05 - 40 Greatest Dolphins: My List
8/05/05 - Cast Him In Bronze: Marino Made Good
7/31/05 - Brown's Absence Bad for Dolphins
7/23/05 - 10 Questions Going Into Training Camp
7/02/05 - Fixing Offense No Easy Task
6/09/05 - Spielman Leaves Mixed Legacy in Miami
5/23/05 - Ricky's Return a Risky Move
4/18/05 - 2005 Draft: Decision Time for Dolphins
4/15/05 - Position Analysis: Offensive Backs
4/02/05 - Position Analysis: Offensive Line
3/24/05 - Position Analysis: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
3/16/05 - Position Analysis: Defensive Backs
2/28/05 - Farewell To Fiedler
2/19/05 - Position Analysis: Linebackers
2/9/05 - Best QB Ever? It's Marino by more than a Mile
1/31/05 - HOF: Don't Forget About Kooch
1/26/05 - Position Analysis: Defensive Line
1/16/05 - Making Haste Slowly and Secretly
1/10/05 - The Road To Recovery Begins

2004

12/31/04 - Saban Should Shop and Cook
12/24/04 - How the Dolphins defeated the World Champs
12/18/04 - Pride On the Line Against the Pats
12/09/04 - Figuring Feeley Out
11/30/04 - Bates Making His Case
11/26/04 - Mid-Season Grades - Defense
11/18/04 - Mid-Season Grades - Offense
11/10/04 - One Down, One To Go
10/27/04 - What's In The Plan?
10/20/04 - Dolphins Can't Stop Losing
10/13/04 - Long Strange Trip to Buffalo
10/06/04 - Last Chance To Salvage Season
9/28/04 - Dolphins Sinking Fast
9/21/04 - Injuries Crippling Dolphins
9/14/04 - Time to Move Forward with Feeley
9/7/04 - Offensive Line is the Key to Success in 2004

     
   
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