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Dolphins Don't Land Collins; McCain Releases Twitter Rant

La'el Collins, once projected as a first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, is not going to become a Miami Dolphin. Much to the dismay of Miami fans, Collins has agreed to sign a three-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

Teams passed on drafting him because he hadn't yet talked to police about an investigation regarding the murder of his ex-girlfriend. He was never considered a suspect. Days after the draft, several Dolphins players, including some former LSU teammates of Collins flew to Baton Rouge to recruit him.

Dolphins linebacker Chris McCain, never shy about unleashing his opinions on Twitter, addressed Miami's failed attempt to bolster their offensive line.

"100% dawgs on the dark side?" Whatever that means, maybe Dolphins' opponents this season should feel worried...

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